Upcoming Events
Fall Family Welcome Picnic
All families are invited to join us in Morningside Park for our annual Welcome Picnic!
Saturday, September 13th
1 to 4 PM
Morningside Park on Morningside Avenue at the BBQ space on 116th
We're looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help make the P.S. 165 Welcome Picnic a success! This is a wonderful chance to welcome new and returning families, and we need your help to set up, manage activities, serve refreshments, and clean up afterward. Your support will ensure a fun and memorable afternoon for everyone. Sign up today to be part of this special event! Sign up to volunteer here.
Meet up: Lion’s Head Tavern
P.S. 165 community meet up at Lion’s Head Tavern for a night out! Lionshead will donate $2 from every drink purchase to our PTA. All are welcome!
Curriculum Night
Virtual Parent Teacher Curriculum Night
Join your teacher for a virtual curriculum night on September 17th. Meeting links will be sent to families by school administration before the 17th.
Fall Family Welcome Picnic (Rain Date)
Rain Date for the Welcome Picnic
Save the date! Families are invited to join us in Morningside Park for our Welcome Picnic. Time and exact location to be determined before the event.
Meet Up: Morningside Lantern Festival
Join your P.S. 165 family at the Morningside Lantern Festival procession!
Lantern-building workshops will be held September 13-19th with registration opening September 3rd.
The Morningside Lights procession begins in Morningside Park at 116th Street and Morningside Avenue at 8PM. Meet at the start to walk in the procession, or join in anywhere along the route. The route is approximately one mile in length, and arrives on the Columbia campus around 8:45PM.
Rosh Hashanah
School is closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah on September 23rd and September 24.
PTA Meeting and Town Hall
Join us at the school 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 26th.
Heritage Day and Open Classroom
Celebrate the rich cultures that make up our PS 165 community! Heritage Day, co-hosted by the PS 165 PTA Culture & Inclusion Committee, kicks off in the morning with Open Classrooms from 8:15–9:00 AM, where families can visit and share in classroom activities. Afterward, parents and caregivers are invited to a special community event featuring cultural presentations, displays, and opportunities to connect.
We need parent volunteers to welcome guests, guide families to classrooms, assist with setup and cleanup, and support activities during the parent event. Whether you can help for an hour or stay for the full morning, your presence will help make Heritage Day a warm, inclusive, and memorable celebration. Sign up here to volunteer.
Movie Afternoon
Lights, popcorn, action! Join us for Movie Afternoon — a cozy school community event supported by our afterschool programming. Kids will enjoy a fun film together in the auditorium from 2:45–5:00 PM, with time before and after for getting settled and wrapping up.
We need volunteers from 2:15–5:15 PM to help with setup, snack distribution, supervision during the movie, and a quick cleanup afterward. Your support will help make this a smooth, safe, and enjoyable afternoon for all our young movie-goers.
Grab a spot below and be part of the show!
October Town Hall (5th Grade) and PTA Meeting
Join us at the school after drop off for our October PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This meeting will include the Title I meeting & Election. Features 5th grade at the Town Hall.
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.
Election Day Bake Sale
Help support PS165 by participating in our Election Day Bake Sale! You can get involved in several ways: donate baked goods, volunteer at the sale, or bring the kids to join in the fun. Whether you love to bake or just want to lend a hand, we need your help to ensure the sale runs smoothly. It's a great way to meet other families, raise funds for our school, and enjoy some delicious treats. Sign up today and be part of this sweet event!
Picture Day
📸 Join us for Fall Picture Day at PS165!
We're looking for enthusiastic parent volunteers to help make this special day run smoothly. From assisting students with their class photos to helping carry out the schedule, your support will ensure Picture Day is a success. It's a fun and rewarding way to get involved with our school community. Sign up today and be part of the memories!
November Town Hall (4th Grade) and PTA Meeting
Join us at the school after drop off for our November PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
This meeting will include the Title I meeting & Election. Features 4th grade at the Town Hall.
This hybrid meeting will be held virtually and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school administration several days before the 21st.
Thanksgiving Holiday
School closed in observance of Thanksgiving on November 27th and 28th.
Scholastic Fall Book Fair
We’re looking for volunteers to help make the PS165 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! Sign up here.
Winter Fest
Help us spread cheer at Winterfest — a cozy afternoon of activities, crafts, and community fun! On from 1–4 PM, families can enjoy cookie decorating, a festive photo booth, a race car track, cityscape mural decorating, classic board games, the Book Fair, and so much more.
We need volunteers to keep the fun flowing! Sign up to greet guests at the entry table, serve snacks, help at craft stations, assist at the Book Fair, or support one of our exciting activity areas. Whether you can give an hour or the whole afternoon, your help will make Winterfest a warm and welcoming celebration for all.
Choose a shift (or two!) below and be part of the team that brings the magic of Winterfest to life. Sign up here!
December Town Hall (3rd Grade) and PTA Meeting
Join us at the school after drop off for our December 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 12th.
January PTA Meeting and Town Hall (2nd Grade)
Join us at the school after drop off for our January PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.
The meeting will be virtual and in-person. The meeting link will be emailed from the school several days prior to the 23rd.
February PTA Meeting and Town Hall (1st Grade)
Join us at the school after drop off for our February 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 13th.
First Day of School
We look forward to seeing our students for the first day of school!
Eager to get involved? Volunteer at the PTA table! Volunteering on the first day of school is a rewarding experience that allows you to warmly welcome students, parents, and teachers as they start the new academic year. You’ll assist with answering questions, providing information about upcoming events, and encouraging families to get involved in school activities. It's a great opportunity to connect with the school community, share the PTA's mission, and help set a positive tone for the year ahead. Sign up here.
Meet the Teachers
Enrolled students are invited to meet their teacher in-person at school!
MEET THE TEACHER TIMES:
PK/K - 9-9:30am
1-2nd - 9:30-10am
3-5th - 10-10:30am
Join us at the PTA table during the "Meet The Teacher" morning event and play a vital role in welcoming new and returning families to our school community! Sign up here.
As a volunteer, you will:
Greet parents and students as they arrive, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Provide Information about the PTA's mission, upcoming events, and how parents can get involved.
Assist with Sign-ups by encouraging parents to join the PTA, volunteer for future events, or participate in committees.
Distribute Materials such as flyers, event calendars, and PTA membership forms.
Answer Questions about PTA activities and initiatives, helping to foster a strong connection between families and the school.
Back to School Town Hall: Virtual
Join our school administration to hear about the upcoming school year! All enrolled families will receive the meeting link closer to August 28th.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 9:00AM
A zoom link will be shared in the days leading up to the meeting.
June Hybrid Town Hall and PTA Meeting
Submit your questions here for P.S. 165 school administration to answer during the Town Hall Q&A.
Please Note: This form is for general questions about the school at large to be answered during the monthly hybrid P.S. 165 Town Hall.
If you have a personal question or child-specific question, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or email Ms. Minaya, P.S. 165 parent coordinator, at parentcoordinator@robertesimon.org.
Spring Fair
Dads are warmly invited to join the committee and help organize our school’s Spring Fair!
May Hybrid Town Hall and PTA Meeting
Submit your questions here for P.S. 165 school administration to answer during the Town Hall Q&A.
Please Note: This form is for general questions about the school at large to be answered during the monthly hybrid P.S. 165 Town Hall.
If you have a personal question or child-specific question, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or email Ms. Minaya, P.S. 165 parent coordinator, at parentcoordinator@robertesimon.org.
April Hybrid Town Hall (Pre-K) and PTA Meeting
Submit your questions here for P.S. 165 school administration to answer during the Town Hall Q&A.
Please Note: This form is for general questions about the school at large to be answered during the monthly hybrid P.S. 165 Town Hall.
If you have a personal question or child-specific question, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or email Ms. Minaya, P.S. 165 parent coordinator, at parentcoordinator@robertesimon.org.
STEM Night
STEM Speakers Needed: Do you work in STEM? We are seeking parent volunteer speakers for STEM night on Thursday, March 27th. Please email us at admin@ps165pta.org to learn more.
March Hybrid Town Hall (Kinder) and PTA Meeting
Submit your questions here for P.S. 165 school administration to answer during the Town Hall Q&A.
Please Note: This form is for general questions about the school at large to be answered during the monthly hybrid P.S. 165 Town Hall.
If you have a personal question or child-specific question, please reach out to your child's classroom teacher or email Ms. Minaya, P.S. 165 parent coordinator, at parentcoordinator@robertesimon.org.
Scholastic Spring Book Fair
Scholastic Spring Book Fair is coming to PS 165 from March 17th-March 24th.
Help us foster a love of reading while raising funds for our school!
We need parent volunteers to help 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.
Parent - Teacher Conferences
Teachers will contact parents to schedule individual meetings.
It is a half day at school, dismissal at 11:20am.
K-5 Open Classroom: Number Talks
Join your K-5th grader for an open classroom morning!
Email Ms. Minaya with questions.
PTA Dads Committee Meeting
Join the P.S. 165 Dads Committee
Calling all P.S. 165 dads and father figures - join our first meet up at Amity Hall on February 5th.
The Dads Committee is forming, and we need YOU to help build a more connected and inclusive school community. This committee is dedicated to creating opportunities for dads and father figures to actively engage and make a lasting impact.
Together, with the backing of our entire PTA community, we can create a welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone at P.S. 165.
Pre-K Open Classroom: Buildings Projects
Join your Pre-K student for an open classroom!
Email Ms. Minaya with questions.
PTA Social Saturday Games Event
🎲 Join our PTA and PS 165 families for a Social Saturday Games Event! Board games, library tour and read along at the Morningside Heights Library, 2900 Broadway at 113th Street.