 Regular Events
New York Cares Day
During each of the past several years, the PS 163 community has worked
in October alongside the wonderful NY Cares organization to spruce up
the interior and exterior of our school. The annual cleanup day is a
great way to kick off the school year and helps everyone contribute to
and take pride in our community!
New York Cares brings vital volunteer support each year to more than
850 nonprofit agencies, public schools, and other deserving
organizations throughout the five boroughs. The New York Cares program
staff works with the school to identify our community’s most pressing
needs, and create projects on which volunteers can make a meaningful
difference. New York Cares recruits and deploys volunteer teams to join
with our parents and staff to help meet those needs. The great majority
of the projects accomplished on New York Cares Day typically would not
come to fruition were it not for the commitment of the New York Cares
organization. Contact PS163facilities@yahoo.com
Dia del Los Muertos-Halloween Party
Dia Del Los Muertos is PS 163’s dual-language celebration of Halloween.
This Friday evening event encourages families to dress up in costume
and offers a meal as well as an array of fun activities like dancing,
mask making and a magic show.
This fundraiser helps to benefit the LEAP after school program as well
as other enrichment programs offered at PS 163. Contact PS163funraisers@aol.com
Holiday Sing-A-Long
Before the holiday break, parents from each class are invited to attend
a special musical presentation of holiday classics. The event is
designed to celebrate ALL cultures and holidays.
Orchestrated by Ms. Anna Marie Spallina, this is a perennial favorite
among parents, teachers, and student alike. Contact Salamanca Javier
the PS 163 Parent Coordinator at: jsalamanca@schools.nyc.gov
Noche de Amor
Noche de Amor is PS 163’s dual-language celebration of Valentines Day.
This Friday evening event encourages families to dress their best and
offers a meal as well as an array of fun activities like dancing,
Valentine making and a performance. This fundraiser helps to benefit
the LEAP after school program as well as other enrichment programs
offered at PS 163. Contact: PS163funraisers@yahoo.com
Bake Sales
Everyone loves a good bake sale! PS 163 PTA sponsors 3-4 bake sales per
year, encouraging parents to bake and buy goodies. The proceeds benefit
all enrichment programs offered at PS 163.
Contact: PS163funraisers@aol.com
Spring Fair and Auction
One of the biggest community events of the year, our Spring Fair and
Auction takes place on the third Saturday in May. The event has food,
rides, games, rummage sales, and class activities that are great fun
for the entire family. The PS 163 Silent Auction takes place the day of
the Spring Fair, and auctions off everything from home-cooked meals to
stays in vacation homes! These popular and successful events raise
thousands of dollars to benefit the enrichment programs offered at PS
163. Contact: PS163Springfairandauction@yahoo.com
Chess Nights
Chess night are part of an ongoing effort to support the chess
enrichment offered at PS 163. There are four events each year all on
Friday evenings starting at 6:30pm. Children and parents play chess and
enjoy a slice of pizza while developing chess skills.
Chess Programs at PS 163 are funded solely by parent fundraisers. Chess
Night and Wine Tasting, along with parent contributions to an Annual
Appeal are earmarked for chess. The Chess Committee continues to need
supporters and volunteers to assure that chess remains in our school
for all children to enjoy. Contact chess@ps163pta.org for volunteer opportunities or how to participate.
Crazy Hat Day
As part of Spirit Week at PS 163, each Spring students get creative and
use their heads to put together some fabulous and inspired hats that
are shown off in a parade around the school yard!
Contact Salamanca Javier the school Parent Coordinator at: jsalamanca@schools.nyc.gov
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