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Fundraising

It takes a lot to make and keep our public school strong.

State and city budgets do not come close to covering everything that students, teachers and staff need to succeed. One of the key components that makes The Richard Rodgers School of the Arts and Technology such a special place is support from our families. Because of the generosity of PS 166 families, we’re able to enrich the experiences of each and every one of our children. To see some of the activities your donations fund, visit the Events page.

Families and community members can support PS 166 by donating to the school or partnering with local and national businesses that share profits with our school. Please click below for more information on how you can help.

Learn more about PS166 Fundraising and Shop in Support of our school.

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Volunteer

Looking to get involved? There are numerous ways you can help.

There are several parent committees that facilitate parent involvement in our school. Some of our committees include:

Inclusion
Spiritwear
Green
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
Kindergarten
5th Grade

Find a committee you might want to join, or maybe there’s one you’d like to start yourself.

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Events

Every year, PS166 hosts several events that build a sense of community and are fun for the whole family. Some of our annual events include:

Broadway Sings
Falloween
Gala Auction
Talent Show
Movie Night
Pie Sale
Valentine's Day Dance
Book Fair
Field Day
Picture Day

Find out more about upcoming and past events.

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Going Green

Our mission is to create a culture of sustainability, healthy living and environmental responsibility in our school and the greater community.

Environmental Stewardship

PS 166 is a Department of Education Zero Waste School. All students are taught to compost their food scraps in the cafeteria and in classroom compost bins. A curbside composting program allows families to drop off their household compost at the school each Tuesday morning. We also run a weekly textile drive, keeping hundreds of pounds of textiles out of landfills each month.

Wellness

PS 166 is committed to providing nutrition and wellness education to all our students. We follow the Department of Education’s Alternative Menu in our cafeteria, offering more plant-based and fewer processed food items than in the traditional cafeteria menu. All students eating school lunch have access to our fresh salad bar.

All kindergartners will care for their own edible garden, and will create recipes using produce from this garden through our seven-week kindergarten residency program.

The school is currently searching for new ways to bring nutrition and wellness programs to our students, and we look forward to introducing new programs to the school in the coming months.

Find out more about PS 166's numerous awards and recognitions, Green Policy, and how you can do your part.

Parent Teacher Association

The PS166 Parent Association (PTA) is an organization of parents, teachers, and administrative staff at PS166 dedicated to supporting the school through community events and educational enrichment. Every current PS166 parent is automatically a member of the PS 166 PTA, and we welcome participation from all members.

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Meeting Minutes

The PTA works organizes community events and raises funding to cover educational enrichment opportunities that are not covered by the Department of Education budget. General membership meetings are held each month to discuss upcoming school events, fundraising, safety issues, curriculum updates, and other topics relevant to your children’s education. All parents are encouraged to attend, however if you are not able to attend, you can still keep abreast by downloading the meeting minutes below.

Meeting Date:

2024-2025 School Year: PTA General Meeting Dates

* Some Meetings will be In Person after Drop-off 8:30am. Stay Tuned for Monthly Updates (Otherwise Zoom at 8pm)

2023-2024 School Year Meeting Minutes

2022-2023 School Year Meeting Minutes

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PTA Executive Board

Co- President: Marguerite McNicoll

Co-President: Hannah Varner

Co-VP Volunteers: Sarah Arsenault

Co-VP Volunteers: Davina St. John

Co-Treasurer: Tim Mank

Co-Treasurer: Amit Patel

Co-VP Fundraising: Sinead Keegan

Co-VP Fundraising: Steven Teves

Recording Secretary: Annalisa Peterson

Communications Secretary: Renee Vero

Financial Secretary: Justine Vlasto

VP Grants : Aaron Ford

PTA Quick Links

Inclusion Committee

Did you know PS166 has an Inclusion Committee currently dedicated to helping parents of neurodiverse children? Our mission is to be a resource, sounding board and advocate for parents of PS166 students who need additional support to be successful in the classroom and at school-wide events. We also collect and distribute information and resources from community, state-wide and national organizations that are relevant to our group of neurodiverse learners and their parents and caregivers. Please complete our survey HERE!

If you'd like to opt-in to receive emails from the inclusion committee, please click HERE!