PTA & Parent Coordinator

Parent Engagement Events 2019 - 2020

2019 - 2020 School Year

Please click the button below for a list of 2019 - 2020 Upcoming PTA Meetings and Parent Engagement events. Flyers for all activities will be sent home. Information will be placed on the school App & website as it becomes available. Dates and Activities are subject to change. The PTA and Parent Coordinator work in partnership to support the families of P596X. Additional information to follow on TBA events - please check back.

Afternoon & Evening/Fall Parent Teacher Conferences @ PS498

November 14, 2019

Thursday, November 14, 2019

1:00pm to 3:30pm & 5:00pm to 7:30pm

PS498

1640 Bronxdale Avenue

Bronx, NY 10462

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PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER

FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME SHORTLY

PS596X Fathers Club

November 20, 2019

The PS596X/PS176X Father's Club is a Collaborative event.

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Let's continue a good thing: Talking, networking and learning from each other!

Light refreshments will be served!

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Location:

PS178

850 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475

Room 160 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

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2019 FATHERS CLUB DATES:
November 20th, 2019
December 18th, 2019
January 15th, 2020
February 26th, 2020
March 18th, 2020
April 22nd, 2020
May 20th, 2020
June 17th, 2020

PS596X Holiday Show 2019

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

PS596X Proudly Presents Our 2019 Holiday Show

Harry S. Truman High School

750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 -

Maye A. Shaw Auditorium

DATE: Wednesday, December 18, 2019

TIME: 10:00am

IMPORTANT

PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION AND

LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL

DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES!

February Cultural Assembly: Vashti Dancers

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

February's Cultural Assembly will feature: Vashti Dancers

Vashti creates dance and music that combine the aesthetic and technical values of classical disciplines (ballet, modern, traditional African and classical music) with the evolving aesthetics of Africa and its Diaspora.

Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 -
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 - 10:00am

IMPORTANT
PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION AND
LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES!

November Saturday Academy

November 9, 2019

Saturday, November 9, 2019

PS178 - 850 Baychester Avenue

10am to 12pm - Cafeteria

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Saturday Academy provides an additional learning opportunity to assist you in supporting your children’s success in school and in the community.  Activities are designed to be, empowering, educational, interactive and fun. To help defray the cost of materials and to keep the program alive, a nonrefundable fee of $5.00 per family is being charged. The fee is be paid in advance.  Lunch will be provided.

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This month's academy will be an OPWDD Front Door Information Session

Date: Saturday November 9, 2019

Front Door Time : 10:00am to 12:00pm     

Simultaneous English and Spanish sessions.

Questions: Contact Dawn Harney, Parent Coordinator at 718-904-5779 or DHarney@schools.nyc.gov

Afternoon & Evening/Fall Parent Teacher Conferences at PS178 and PS153

November 14, 2019

Thursday, November 14, 2019
1:00pm to 3:00pm & 5:00pm to 7:30pm

PS178
850 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475

PS153
650 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475

PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER
FORMS WILL BE SENT HOME SHORTLY

Monthly Read Aloud

November 19, 2019

As part of our book of the month program, you are invited to join us for an engaging learning experience with your child.  The teachers have been hard at work unpacking and adapting each book so that it meets the need of all our learners. The first monthly read aloud will take place on Tuesday, November 19!

We would to share some of these strategies with you, so that you can assist your child at home in reading each book.  

We look forward to seeing you!

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Place: Each unit will have their own read 

            aloud.

PS596X STEM Fair

Friday, January 17, 2020

Friday, January 17, 2020 - 10:00am

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Please join us as our students present the 2019 PS596X STEM FAIR!

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EACH UNIT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN STEM FAIR ACTIVITIES

PARENTS/GUARDIANS

Please bring identification for security reasons!

PS596X Black History Celebration

Friday, February 14, 2020

PS596X Black History Month Celebration 2019

Friday, February 14, 2020 - 10:00am

Please join us as our students celebrate Black History Month!

EACH UNIT WILL HAVE THEIR OWN BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES

PS178
850 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475

PS153
650 Baychester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10475

PS498
1640 Bronxdale Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462

PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Please bring identification for security reasons!

November Cultural Assembly: Ginga Brasileira

Wednesday, November 13, 2019

November's Cultural Assembly will feature: Ginga Brasileira

Ginga Brasileira features costumes, songs and dances from the Brazilian culture. Humor is used throughout the performance and some students will have an opportunity to participate. Each audience member will leave the performance with a general understanding of Brazilian culture and will even learn a few words in Portuguese!

Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 -
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 - 10:00am

IMPORTANT
PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION AND
LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES!

School Leadership Team Meeting

10:00 am - PS178 Rm 160

Friday, November 15, 2019

The School Leadership Team plays a significant role in creating a structure for school-based decision making and shaping the path to a collaborative school culture. The School Leadership Team functions as the management team of the school, representing the educational community. It oversees the planning and restructuring process to ensure our children are provided with quality education through increased teacher and parent participation.

Smart Financial Planning: Achieving your vision of a great life for your children through Special Needs Planning. 

November 19, 2019

- Wills and Trusts

- Insurance and Asset Protection

- OPWDD and the NY Medicaid Waiver  - Choosing a guardian that shares your values 

 P.S.596X @ 178                                              Tuesday, November 19, 2019

850 Baychester Avenue, Room 264

Bronx, New York 10475

10:30am to 12:00pm                                         

As parents of children on the autism spectrum, you must juggle many responsibilities: work, bills and of course caregiving.  However, one ball you cannot afford to drop is special needs planning. Having a last will and testament is crucial because minor children are completely reliant on the parents emotionally and financially. Since minor children cannot manage finances, courts will appoint someone their guardian, to supervise their financial needs and care. One wrong move in this complicated ballet balancing benefits (SSI, Medicaid and OPWDD) services with asset rules (leaving money) could be disastrous.

The goal of the workshop Special Needs Planning, presented by Stuart Flaum is to help you plan to achieve your vision of a great life for your son or daughter.

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January Cultural Assembly: Hip Hop Fundamentals

Wednesday, January 22, 2020

January's Cultural Assembly will feature: Hip Hop Fundamentals

Hip Hop Fundamentals is an award-winning team of diverse professional Break dancers dedicated to Hip Hop Education. They are the world's only Break dance education company combining academic and social content with the world's most dynamic dance form. As certified teaching artists, seasoned performers, and battle-tested dancers, they are passionately driven to inspire audiences and participants of all ages.

Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 -
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 - 10:00am

IMPORTANT
PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION AND
LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES!

March Cultural Assembly: Bollywood Indian Dancers

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Our March Cultural Assembly will feature: Bollywood Indian Dancers

Harry S. Truman High School
750 Baychester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10475 -
Maye A. Shaw Auditorium
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 10:00am

IMPORTANT
PARENTS & GUARDIANS - PLEASE BRING IDENTIFICATION AND
LEAVE EXTRA TIME TO GO THROUGH SCANNING AT TRUMAN HIGH SCHOOL
DUE TO INCREASED SECURITY MEASURES!

Bollywood dance is a mixture of numerous Indian folk & classical dance as well as popular world dance elements! Bollywood is often known in the western culture for its awe-inspiring dance sequences, often featuring large numbers of dancers in perfect co-ordination and ornate costumes.