Upcoming Events
Read-A-Thon
At PTA PS 185, our priority is to make sure that our students have the tools they need to learn and grow. We can't do that without your support. This year we are hoping for 100% participation from our families.
Donors Encourage Students.
Students Read.
PTA PS 185 Raises Funds.
Your involvement makes a difference.
If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/JbeeJN/1?utm=email
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our goals. The main goal is to get children to read as much as they can during this period, while parents help them log the minutes read on the child's individual Read-A-Thon page. Additionally, we are hoping that families and friends will donate to support our readers and raise funds for student activities for next school year.
You should have received a Remind notice with instructions for parents to set up the child's page for logging in minutes and supporting our fundraiser.
Please note individual reading during the school day as well as at home can be used towards the Read-A-Thon minutes.
Thank you for your help in reaching our goals to promote reading, while reaching our financial goals.
April School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
PS 185 Cultural Fair
PS 185 will celebrate the various backgrounds of our families with a Cultural Street Fair. Parent- and student-led interactive “booths” will showcase their families’ cultural origins.
Lion Dance Group
Latin Dance Troupe
Cumbe African Dance Group
Dabke Group
Origami and Cultural Crafts
Face Painting Booths
Henna Booths
Community Services and Cultural Booths
And much more!
Daytime: Students Only, 9 am -1:20 pm
Evening: Family and Friends, 5 - 8 pm
Please note that Ridge Blvd will be closed from 8am - 8pm for this event.
Stay tuned!
May School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
June School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
Spring Picture Day
Order forms were placed in your student’s take-home folder. Additional paper forms may be found on the main floor at the information desk and in the main office.
Please note the following:
Spring pictures are generally more casual than the fall’s, so regular school day clothes, sport jerseys, etc. are fine if you so choose.
Individual photos will be taken of children who bring a completed form and full payment. There is no make-up day for Spring Photos.
No class pictures will be taken.
Extra order forms are available in the Main Office.
*Any questions can be sent to ptaps185@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your support of this important fundraiser!
March School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
PTA March Meeting (Virtual)
D20 20K185PA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/98181597076?pwd=MNDxQuam3bJzi6iQaRFXLYigpIhIaJ.1
Meeting ID: 981 8159 7076
Passcode: 063625
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PS 185 Gala
The Gala is the biggest fundraiser for PS 185! The money raised goes back into the school to support various educational programs, school improvements, and student activities.
PTA February Meeting (Virtual)
D20 20K185PA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/95995683235?pwd=7sf3gX7ooKouguii19um4by6Awre6l.1
Meeting ID: 959 9568 3235
Passcode: 601330
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Chip Thursday!
This 5th Grade Graduation Fundraiser takes place during lunchtime for all grades once a month. Children can purchase some yummy snacks or fun swag! Thank you for your generosity and support!
$1-$6 items for sale.
February School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
PTA January Meeting (Virtual)
D20 20K185PA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/99583552053?pwd=ap8axaooGUmkbtEbd9o9tUqr4yxNob.1
Meeting ID: 995 8355 2053
Passcode: 828697
Brain Show Family Night
Exciting educational game show for children to promote education and show how much fun learning can be.
Brain Show Assembly
Exciting educational game show for children to promote education and show how much fun learning can be.
January School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
Holiday Express
The Holiday Express is our version of the Polar Express with a cultural twist. The event celebrates many cultures and traditions within our community.
The Holiday Express will take place during school hours. We seek parent volunteers to represent and share their knowledge about various winter holidays. Please get in touch with the DEI Committee to become a volunteer by Friday, Dec 13th.
If you do not have a specific holiday you’d like to represent but would still like to volunteer, we are also looking for a few volunteers to help usher the students from booth to booth to keep things organized.
PTA December Meeting (Virtual)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/91900646870?pwd=FtgbS0bopg87nm9anrbpaC8vbzVlvz.1
Meeting ID: 919 0064 6870
Passcode: 861295
December School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
Family Potluck & Thanksgiving Card Marking for BRC
Make something delicious from your family cookbook and bring it to the school!
PTA November Meeting (virtual)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/94733009703?pwd=PcvDylOaexWEaAUMjvWMVW75JT6f4a.1
Meeting ID: 947 3300 9703
Passcode: 085499
November School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.
Halloween Dance
Students will dance with a DJ , parade their costumes, walk over to the pumpkin patch and receive a bag with a craft that they can do in their classrooms or at home.
PTA October Meeting (Virtual)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/97653376844?pwd=5qN115MraBIoSAIeeBOOBN8RGLEP73.1
Meeting ID: 976 5337 6844
Passcode: 017926
Chip Thursday!
This 5th Grade Graduation Fundraiser takes place during lunchtime for all grades once a month. Children can purchase some yummy snacks or fun swag! Thank you for your generosity and support!
$1-$6 items for sale.
Fall Picture Day
Order forms were placed in your student’s take-home folder. Additional paper forms may be found on the main floor at the information desk and in the main office.
Please note the following:
Individual photos will be taken of children who bring a completed form and full payment.
All students will be photographed in a class photo, which may be purchased with a package.
If you would like to purchase a photo package of your child, please fill out the order form and send in payment on picture day, October 16th.
*Any questions can be sent to ptaps185@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for your support of this important fundraiser!
October School Leadership Team Meeting
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for their school. PS 185 SLT meetings are held monthly in the library and are open to the public in Room 202. If you have any issues you would like raised at an SLT meeting, you can contact the PTA Co-Presidents as your PTA representatives. In order to present an issue at a meeting, one needs to request to be on the agenda in advance.