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
Just 10 minutes here and there makes a huge difference. Can you help us with cook labs, selling books, fundraising, or grant writing? Are you tech-savvy or would like to do a little web design? Not sure how to help? The PTA will work with the school and the volunteers to match you up with tasks.
Email us if you’d like to help out or have an idea for a project: ptaquestions@ps20m.org.
Donate Money
There are two easy ways to donate money:
- To donate by check or money order, please make a check payable to “PS20M PTA Inc” and drop it in the Main Office.
- To donate online, simply click on the button below which will take you to our online donation page.
School Tours
School tours will be given by Principal Pinto at various times throughout the year. Feel free to ask questions during the tour or at the Q&A session following the tour.
Schedule Your Visit
IN-PERSON TOURS
- Oct 16, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024
- Nov 20, 2024
- Dec 4, 2024
- Dec 18, 2024
- Jan 15, 2025
SCHEDULING A TOUR
All tours start at 9:00am.
Feel free to call us (212-254-9577) to schedule a tour directly, or you can also send us an email (YMO2@schools.nyc.gov). 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.
You’ll be surprised about how much is going on: policies, events and news that could impact your child’s education.
If you’re interested in helping out, or would like to learn more, email us at ptaquestions@ps20m.org, call us at 212.254.9577 (ext 114), or visit us in the Parent Room (112).
Come to a PTA Meeting
Our PTA meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month – unless there is a holiday conflict.
All parents and teachers are welcome. To increase safety, all meetings will be held remotely via video call. Please watch for the Parent Coordinator & Class Parent emails for details & agenda. Translation is provided.
PTA Meetings for 2024-2025 School Year
Sep 18, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
Nov 13, 2024
Dec 11, 2024
Jan 8, 2025 cancelled this month
Feb 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
May 14, 2025
Jun 11, 2025
Meeting ZOOM link: tinyurl.com/ps20mpta
All meetings are from 7 – 8pm.
Who is on PTA this year?
PTA Executive Board
A general election for officers is held each year at the end of the school year for the upcoming year. All parents and teachers are eligible to run for office. Contact a current officer for details and what’s involved at ptaquestions@ps20m.org
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.
Email us at ptaquestions@ps20m.org to learn more and join.
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.
Email us at ptaquestions@ps20m.org to learn more about how to volunteer.
Visit the Parent Room 112
The PTA maintains a working lounge with computers, tables and supplies for parents. Please come by and make use of the facilities.
Our Parent Leaders
School Leadership Team (SLT)
The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a group of people who develop educational policies, Parent and Family Engagement Policy and a School Parent Compact 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.
Join a School Leadership Team meeting to find out more or be a part of the planning process.
Who's on the SLT?
There are three members of the school community who must be members of 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 SLT members this year?
Elizabeth Ma
Evgenia Sergeeva
Grace Pai
Inez Olivan
Isabel Reyna Torres
Juann Dong
Katherine Wakid
Kelli Nardis
Lawrence O’Neill
Maureen Monterubio
Sarah Pinto
Willy Hawkins
Come to an SLT meeting
Parents are welcome to attend SLT meetings as observers. If you’d like to attend, please reach out to learn more: YMO2@schools.nyc.gov
If you wish to speak or ask questions, please fill out a card to be addressed at the end of the meeting.
SLT Meetings for 2024-2025 School Year
Oct 29, 2024
Nov 19, 2024
Dec 17, 2024
Jan 28, 2025
Feb 25, 2025
Mar 25, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
May 28, 2025 (subject to change)
June 2025 (date TBD)
Meetings are from 8:00 – 9:30am.
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.
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