Upcoming Events
June PTA Meeting and Town Hall
Join us at the school after drop off for our June PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration several days before the 18th.
Back to School Town Hall
Virtual town hall!
All parents are encouraged to join this virtual introduction to our school year. Hear from the Administration, PTA, and afterschool providers with important information.
Exact time to be announced by School Administration.
Meet Your Teacher
The School Administration will announce specific times for each grade to meet their teacher in 30 minute sessions.
Meetings will take place in the school yard.
Fall Family Welcome Picnic
All families are welcome to join the PTA at Morningside Park for a welcome and welcome-back picnic!
More details to come soon.
September PTA Meeting & Town Hall
Join us after drop off for our September PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration several days before the meeting.
Curriculum Night (Virtual)
Learn more about your child’s curriculum on the virtual meeting with P.S. 165 administrators and your child’s teacher.
Zoom links will be emailed to parents in advance.
Exact times to be announced.
Picture Day
We love picture day! All children will be photographed. Purchasing photos is optional.
More information will be sent to families about how to purchase photos.
Central Park Zoo Family Trip
Family Outing: Central Park Zoo
We are excited to announce the 2026 Title I family engagement trip to the Central Park Zoo!
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Arrive between 10-11am
Meeting Point: The bottom of the steps leading down from Fifth Avenue at 64th St into the Park/Zoo entrance.
Details:
Our tickets are all-inclusive.
A limited number of tickets are available, each family is limited to four tickets.
If we run out before you register, you will be placed on the waiting list for no-show tickets.
If you do not register in advance, we will not be able to release tickets to you on June 13th.
Leadership Day
Leadership Day is our June open classroom. More details will be shared from your child’s teacher.
Amity Hall Dinner
Celebrate the end of the school year with your classmates at Amity Hall!
Join us on June 8th for a special community dinner before summer break begins.
Amity Hall is welcoming P.S. 165 families and will be donating 10% of the evening's proceeds back to our PTA.
Reach out in your class chats now to coordinate a class meet up!
Location: 982 Amsterdam Ave between 108th and 109th
Field Day
Students participate in an annual Field Day with their class!
Get ready for one of the most exciting days of the year! P.S. 165 is looking for energetic and enthusiastic volunteers to help make our Field Day a huge success. Whether you can assist with games, supervise activities, hand out snacks, or cheer on our students, your support makes all the difference. Sign up today and be part of a day full of fun, laughter, and school spirit! Rain Date: 6/3/26
**NOTE: If you have signed up to be a chaperone for a specific class you cannot also volunteer for a station, as you would need to stay at your station for your shift.
YANY Last Day
The final day of the spring semester of YANY is 05/28/2026.
What is Young Audiences New York (YANY)?
YANY is a free onsite after school program for students K-5 which provides arts-focused programming for our children. Its mission is to use art, in all of its forms, as a catalyst for exploring creativity and advancing equity among youth, families, and communities in New York City. More information about YANY can be found on their web site.
Questions? Email our P.S.165 Community School Director: tlewis@yany.org
YANY Events
Junior Chefs Challenge #2: 3-4 pm
Ballet Hispanico Student Performance: 4-5 pm
May PTA Meeting and Town Hall
Join us at the school after drop off for our May PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration before the 22nd.
We will be holding elections for the 2026-2027 PTA Board on May 22nd, and we want you to get involved! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or looking to step up for the first time, all parents are welcome to run for any position.
YANY: Youth Tapestry
YANY’s Youth Tapestry
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
More information to be shared by YANY to enrolled families.
This is combined event featuring YANY's Youth Tapestry with Tues/Thurs participants
YANY: Rhythms Rising Performances
YANY’s Rhythms Rising
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
More information to be shared by YANY to enrolled families.
This is combined event featuring the Mon/Wed cohort.
Spring Fair
🌸 P.S. 165 Spring Fair! 🌸 Saturday, May 16th
Join us for one of the most exciting events of the year!
Hosted by the PTA, this is our biggest event of the year. It’s a day for our students, families, and neighbors to come together for a day of games, great food, and nonstop fun.
Be part of the fun and volunteer!
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day fun, safe, and successful for our students, families, and neighbors. Sign up for a shift and be part of a great day of community, laughter, and springtime celebration! 🌞🎟️🎉
Dads are warmly invited to help organize and volunteer at the Spring Fair.
🎉 Welcome Table
🎟️ Ticket Booth / SWAG Sales
🎁 Raffle / Auction Table
🍽️ Parent Food Booth
🎪 Carnival Tent
⚾️ Street Games
Virtual Parent Workshop
Virtual Parent Workshop: Setting your child up for success
Specials teachers: presentation 5-5:45pm
Classroom teacher presentations: 6-6:45pm
Parents will learn:
How to ensure success for the rest of this school year
How to prepare for the next grade level
Building background knowledge for next year
We encourage all parents to attend!
Lion's Head Tavern Meet Up
Join us for a parents night out supporting our PTA
Where: Lion’s Head Tavern, 995 Amsterdam Avenue at 109th (near school!)
When: May 5th, 8:00-10:00 PM
Why: A fun night out with fellow P.S. 165 parents, plus Lion’s Head is donating $2 from every drink purchase back to our PTA!
This is the perfect chance to connect with other families, relax, and support our school - all while enjoying a night out. Bring friends or partners, the more, the merrier!
👉 When you order at the bar, be sure to mention you’re with the P.S. 165 PTA so all your drinks count toward the donation.
April PTA Meeting and Town Hall (Pre K)
Join us at the school after drop off for our April PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration several days before the 24th.
Chipotle Dinner Fundraiser
Do good with Chipotle!
The PTA has partnered with Chipotle to raise funds for P.S. 165!
When: March 31st from 4-8 PM
Where: Chipotle at 110th and Broadway (2843 Broadway)
How: Show the digital flyer on your phone or use the promo code from the flyer for pickup orders. Flyer to come!
Chipotle will donate 25% of all sales from our community back to our PTA. It's an easy and delicious way to support PS165, so grab your family and friends and we'll see you there!
March Open Classroom (Pre-K)
For Pre-K parents and guardians: join your child in their classroom for a special activity.
Bring your ID for the sign-in process to begin after drop off.
PTA Meeting and Town Hall (Kindergarten)
Join us at the school after drop off for our March PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration several days before the 27th.
STEM Night
This afternoon is a hands-on learning experience for the students! Planned by our Student Leaders in the Lighthouse Program, this fun-filled event celebrates the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive activities, engaging experiments, and collaborative challenges designed for students and families alike.
The Fun: From 3:00-4:30pm, explore various Maker-Stations.
The Highlight: From 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM, watch the Columbia Lion Dance Team perform, followed by a "behind-the-scenes" look at the mechanics inside the lion.
Just a few weeks after Lunar New Year, we’re pleased to have the Lion Dance Team joining us. The Lion Dance Team celebrates Chinese culture through the traditional art of lion dance. The performance can be loud, bring ear protection if you like it.
All students are welcome! Children attending YANY or YMCA will attend with their afterschool program. Children not in YANY or YMCA, including those in Pre-K and younger siblings, are welcome and need to be accompanied by an adult.
Our March Scholastic Book Fair will be open during STEM night for shopping with your kids!
Join us at the event
We’re looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help make this event a success! From assisting with activity stations to welcoming families, there are many ways to get involved. No STEM experience? No problem! All you need is a willingness to support and inspire our young learners.
Lion's Head Tavern Meet Up
Join us for a parents night out supporting our PTA
Where: Lion’s Head Tavern, 995 Amsterdam Avenue at 109th (near school!)
When: March 24th, 8:00-10:00 PM
Why: A fun night out with fellow P.S. 165 parents, plus Lion’s Head is donating $2 from every drink purchase back to our PTA!
This is the perfect chance to connect with other families, relax, and support our school - all while enjoying a night out. Bring friends or partners, the more, the merrier!
👉 When you order at the bar, be sure to mention you’re with the P.S. 165 PTA so all your drinks count toward the donation.
Free Vision Screening
The New York Vision Program of Helen Keller International will be visiting P.S. 165. All students are able to have a free vision screening at school. Parents can opt-out by notifying the school.
Eligible students can receive a free pair of eye glasses and/or a referral for a more comprehensive eye exam.
Questions? Please contact our Parent Coordinator or complete the paperwork that was sent home in backpacks.
Spring Scholastic Book Fair
2026 Spring Scholastic Book Fair
Wed Mar 18, 2026 – Fri Mar 27, 2026
Our favorite book fair is back! Students will attend the fair with their teacher and class.
Additionally, the book fair will be open during STEM night on March 26th for students to shop with their parents.
Book Fair eWallet: The easy way to pay
Available Between 2/25 - 3/27
Set up a NEW one for each Fair:
Students shop cash-free
Teachers build class libraries
How does eWallet work?
Book Fair eWallet is the easy way for students to shop the Fair cash-free, worry-free, and independently. It’s also easy for families to set up from your school’s Book Fair homepage, available three weeks before the Fair begins.
Family members can add funds with a credit card, use their Scholastic eGift balance, or simply invite others to contribute. Funds are available immediately and additional funds can be added at any time.
Total sales from our fall fair: $18,751! All purchases at the fair directly support literacy at our school by providing books for other students, our classrooms, and our school library. In the fall, we were able to give $2,150 worth of free books to students, $2,920 worth of books to teachers, and in total gave away $5,679 worth of books to our community.
Help Kids Shop for Books
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the Spring Scholastic Book Fair a success! Opportunities include assisting with setup and decorations, helping students and families browse and purchase books, managing checkout as a cashier, restocking and organizing books, and helping with cleanup after the fair. Whether you can give an hour or more, your support will help foster a love of reading while raising funds for our school. Sign up today to join the fun!
