Get Involved
Parent EngagementGet Involved!
We are always looking for people to help out. We have a lot of ways for your and your family to pitch in: volunteer, donate money, come to PTA meetings, etc.
Volunteer Your Time
Email us if you’d like to help out or have an idea for a project: ps20mpta@gmail.com.
Donate Money
There are two easy ways to donate money: online or by check/money order.
To donate online, simply click on the button below which will take you to our online donation page.
To donate by check or money order, please download the donation form and include it with your payment made out to “PS20M PTA”. Then give the form and payment (in a sealed envelope: “PS20 PTA Dues”) to Tina Mo, our Parent Coordinator in the Main Office.
School Tours
School tours will be given by the Principal a couple of times per month from now thru March 2020. There is also a Q&A session.
Schedule Your Visit
Upcoming school tour dates:
- Dates TBD
Feel free to call us (212-254-9577) to schedule a tour directly, or you can also send us an email. We look forward to seeing you!
Our Parent Leaders
Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA officers are a diverse and committed group of parents and who work directly with class parents, teachers, administrators, and staff to improve the learning environment at PS20. We oversee subcommittees and hold family events and raise money to enrich the student experience and to engage our families and school community. We are the collective voice of our parents and teachers. We maintain the parent room and parent resources and much much more.
If you’re interested in helping out, or would like to learn more, email us at ps20mschool@gmail.com, call us at 212.254.9577 (ext 114), or visit us in the Parent Room (112).
Next PTA Meeting
Our PTA meetings are usually held on the 3rd Friday of every month.
All meetings 6:30-7:30pm:
Nov 20, 2020 (Meeting Minutes PDF)
Dec 18, 2020 (Meeting Minutes PDF) (Video Recording)
Jan 15, 2021 (Meeting Minutes PDF) (Video Recording)
Feb 26, 2021
Mar 19, 2021
April 16, 2021
May 21, 2021
June 18, 2021
To increase safety, all meetings will be held remotely via video call. Please watch for the Parent Coordinator & Class Parent emails for details & agenda.
Come to a PTA Meeting
You’ll be surprised about how much is going on: policies, events and news that could impact your child’s education. PTA General Meetings will be held remotely via video call from 6:30-7:30pm. All parents and teachers are welcome. Translation is provided. Meeting link and agenda will be emailed out to families prior to the meeting.
Who is on PTA this year?
PTA Executive Board
Jason Stewart – President
Balin Brandt – Secretary
Grace Pai & Daisy Ng – Treasurer
A general election for officers is held each year at the beginning of the school year. All parents and teachers are eligible to run for office. Contact a current officer for details and what’s involved.
Join the PTA
Be heard! We need your involvement. The PTA is only as strong as it’s members. Please consider joining us in making PS 20 the school we all want it to be.
There are no dues, only your time and voice once per month.
Volunteer
Just 10 minutes here and there makes a huge difference. Email us if you’d like to help out or have an idea for a project. Or come to a meeting and raise your hand.
Visit the Parent Room 112
Under normal conditions, the PTA maintains a working lounge with computers, tables and supplies for parents. During the pandemic, the parent room is closed for the safety of the community. We will re-open once it is safe to do so.
Our Parent Leaders
School Leadership Team (SLT)
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies for our school. They make sure there are resources to support those policies and provide ongoing evaluations of a school’s educational programs and their impact on student achievement. They play an important role in school-based decision-making, helping to make the school’s culture more collaborative.
Who's on the SLT?
School Principal, Parent Association/Parent-Teacher Association President, and United Federation of Teachers Chapter Leader
The other members are elected parents and staff members. The SLT must have an equal number of parents and staff.
Who are the parent members this year?
Julie Vargas (Title 1 Co-Chair)
May Ling Wong (Title 1 Co-Chair)
Maria Acevedo
Paul Cackler
Akelia Lawrence Maitland
Sharon Stapel
Laura Lugo
Cousette Rivera
Balin Brandt
Who are the staff members this year?
William Hawkins (UFT Rep)
Phillip Rivera (DC-37 Rep)
Christine Drago (Teacher)
Vacant (Teacher)
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Can I come to an SLT meeting?
Next SLT Meeting & Agenda (2019)
October: Sign Final CEP
November:
December:
What is Title 1 funding?
PS 20 is currently a Title 1 funded school. Title 1 provides for additional funding to schools and districts to help address the needs of students from low-income families and bridge the gap between them and other students.
Title I parents are also required to be involved in the school’s planning and evaluation of the Title I program and budget through the Title I Parent Committee (PAC).
A Message
From Principal Pinto
"At PS 20, diversity is our strength. We are an un-zoned, multilingual school that is proud to offer Dual Language Mandarin and Dual Language Spanish programs, language enrichment schoolwide, and language classes for parents. Biliteracy, paired with cultural intelligence, is a valuable skill set that will prepare our students to achieve their goals both locally and globally.”"
- Sarah Pinto
Our Blog
School News
This is where you’ll find The Principal’s Letter and other events, announcements, or general happenings at our school.
Principals Letter March 5th, 2021
Greetings, We are approaching the 1 year mark of NYC being locked down, which included our school building. Our community has experienced loss, hardship, and instability. As a school, we intend to mark this anniversary by finding hope and inspiration in each...
Principals Letter February 26th, 2021
Greetings, March brings with it warmer weather and a second family teacher conference. Teachers will be reaching out to set up a time to talk about your child’s progress. As in the fall, we will set up a time over the next 2 weeks to speak with families. March 4th...
Principals Letter February 11th, 2021
Greetings, Thank you to Matt James, a friend of PS 20, who dropped off over 20 laptops, food for our pantry, and Valentine roses for Ms. Tina. When we return on February 22nd, we will celebrate Black History Month which will go into March as well. Students can join...
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