Congratulations to Wen Jie (Jackie) Lin-Ham (LG member at large), Helen Maalik (MG member at large), and Lauren Moss (UG member at large)! Thank you for volunteering, and thank you to everyone who voted this morning. We look forward to working with our newest members!
On October 21st, we will be electing new members to fill 3 seats on the Executive Committee: 1 parent/guardian of a kindergarten student for the Lower Grade Member At Large position, 1 parent/guardian of a 6th grade student for Middle Grade Member At Large position, and 1 parent/guardian of a 9th grade student for Upper Grade Member At Large position. This is a fantastic way to get learn how the PTA Executive Committee works! Please consider nominating yourself or a fellow parent/guardian! Email nomcomm@nestmpta.org.
Come and meet some of our Executive Committee Board members, hear updates, and ask your burning questions! Tuesday, September 28th at 6pm on Zoom. Link and agenda will be shared in emails so be on the lookout!
Tomorrow is September 1st! Don't forget to submit your classroom supplies payment(s)! MG students, don't forget to also check out your supplies lists!
Do not miss the 15th annual K-12 talent show! BOOKMARK THIS LINK so you are ready to watch the show tonight, Friday, June 11th, at 6pm. Share love & support with the performers,
LIVE during the show, via this PADLET!
Please welcome the newly elected PTA Executive Committee. A special thanks to the Nominating Committee and our Parent Coordinator, Lisa Seale Cruz, for organizing and verifying the elections. Looking forward to a great year!
2021-2022 PTA Executive Committee
CO-PRESIDENTS - Donna Kwong (LG), Francine Turone (MG) and CherylAnne Jaroslaw (UG)
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS, Lower Grades - Uma Rajagopal and Amy Schuman
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS, Middle Grades - Sarika Gregoire and Patrick Train-Gutierrez
CO-VICE PRESIDENTS, Upper Grades - Amy Prince and Frances Quezada
TREASURER - Eileen Yim
ASSISTANT TREASURER - Neal Weiner
CO-RECORDING SECRETARY - Erica DeSimone and Cindy Liang
CO-VPs OF FUNDRAISING - Annika Colston and Raffaella Palacardo
CO-VPs OF COMMUNICATIONS - Judy Lee and Jill Mar
CO-VPs OF VOLUNTEERS, CLASS PARENTS & COMMITTEES - Sarah El-Batanouny and Sherri Schubert
CO-VPs OF GRANTS - Karena Rahall and Pritha Mittal
CO-VPs OF ATHLETICS - Lynn Schteingart and Robin Schatell
CO-SECRETARIES OF DATE MANAGEMENT & REPORTING - Emaan Moosani and Allan Title
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NEXT UP: SLT elections on June 17th, 2021! Send nominations and questions to nomcomm@nestmpta.org.
THANK YOU to everyone who stepped up to run for a position on the PTA EC. We are always in need of volunteers. So, even if you did not get elected, please reach out to the PTA and see how you can help. You do not need to be a PTA EC member to be on a committee. Let's soar together!
School Photos are fast approaching, April 5-9, and we need the help of parent volunteers to help make this process as safe and efficient as possible! There are still many available volunteer slots left, so please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044EAEAB29A64-volunteers. Thank you!
Tomorrow, our blended learners in Upper Grades are returning to the school building (and some for attending for the first time)! We are so excited for you to see your peers and teachers once again! Please remember to complete your health questionnaire before entering the building. You can either print it out or show it to a staff member on your mobile device. Thank you!
Bid now! Check out the summer offerings in the Summer Camp Auction and get in early on the savings. This is an exclusive opportunity for our NEST+m community! Happy Bidding!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, March 18th at 9:30am! Come join us on Zoom -- look for your the meeting details in your emails!
What is PTA Connect?
PTA Connect is the system database of the NEST+m PTA. Joining PTA Connect allows you to receive important school communications, access the Member Directory, make donations, and see your purchase/donation history. NEST+m PTA uses PTA Connect to sell tickets to school events and collect contributions to the Classroom Supplies and Teacher Appreciation events.
If you have forgotten your PTA Connect password, please visit the Password Reset webpage.
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Every parent or guardian of a NEST+m student as well as every teacher at NEST+m is automatically a member of the NEST+m PTA. We are one PTA for the entire school (K–12). Our goal is to create and maintain a welcoming and supportive community for all NEST+m families and faculty and to support the administration and faculty in their efforts to provide outstanding curricular and enrichment programs to all NEST+m students.
The school day is 8:30am - 2:50pm.
Each and every one of us can make a difference. Our collective participation enables the dynamic NEST+m community to continue to thrive. Every dollar we donate goes toward enriching our children’s education, and every hour we volunteer our time or services at an event, in the PTA office, or behind the scenes, ensures that our kids experience the excellent programs, resources, and enrichment for which NEST+m is recognized. Donations to the General Fund campaign continue to be the best way to directly benefit students at NEST+m.
Thank you for your support,
The NEST+m PTA
executivecommittee@nestmpta.org
212-677-5190 Ext. 6
It’s never been easier to support our school! NEST+m PTA participates in affiliate programs with the following partners. Just visit the NEST+m PTA website and click on the links below, then shop as you normally would! A portion of the proceeds will automatically be donated to the NEST+m PTA!
Whole Child is a parent-led group that meets monthly to address social, emotional and academic concerns of all students. Whole Child collaborates with the school administration to ensure that teachers meet the social, emotional and academic needs of all students.
In addition, the Whole Child Committee sponsors speakers and workshops that help parents positively address their children's concerns.
If you have any questions, please email wholechild@nestmpta.org.
For ongoing updates, please become a member of whole-child-committee@googlegroups.com.
Want more information about the parent-funded Teaching Assistants at NEST+m? Email vplower@nestmpta.org
NEST+m PTA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. The EIN is 41-2225124.
You can find our IRS Tax Exemption Letter here.
