The purpose of our PTA is to continually enhance the experience for all children here at PS 147 by collaborating with teachers and staff, providing funds, planning events, improving communications, seeking out enrichment opportunities, and advocating on behalf of our children and our parents. We want the best for our children. We know you do too. Every bit of support that you provide along the way helps makes us stronger and more able to meet the needs of our school.
Through PTA's parents can become active, effective participants in their children’s educations and schools, and in the educational system generally. For example, PTA's can empower parents to:
- organize and take action on issues
- provide input on school policies
- advocate for their children
- partner with school administration and staff
- collaborate with community members and elected officials
PTA's can support students’ educations directly by:
- educating parents about school curricula, school rules and procedures
- providing opportunities for parents to become involved in classroom and out-of-classroom activities
- participating in decision-making on the School Leadership Team (see SLT page)
- sponsoring numerous enrichment programs and activities
- running after-school programs
- fostering cooperative relationships between school staff and parents
- raising funds to supplement the schools’ budgets
Together, with you, we are the PTA and we need your help to give our children the memorable education they deserve. Outside of fundraising there will be a number of opportunities for you to contribute.
PTA General Membership meetings will be conducted virtually. Meetings take place at 6:30pm on the following dates:
- January 19, 2021
- February 23, 2021
- March 16, 2021
- April 20, 2021
- May 18, 2021
- June 15, 2021
For more information, including meeting link information, please visit the PS147 PTA website.
We would also like to thank all of our parents for continuously participating in our PTA meetings. Remember, YOUR CHILD, YOUR SCHOOL, YOUR VOICE - YOU have the power to make a difference!
Parent Coordinator:
Lourdes Santiago Phone: 718-497-0326 x. 2031
