Join our school administration to hear about the upcoming school year! All enrolled families will receive the meeting link closer to August 28th. The exact time to be determined.

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.

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.

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.

**Rain Date 9/20/25**

Join your teacher for a virtual curriculum night on September 17th. Exact time and meeting links to be sent to families before event.

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.

Join us at the school after drop off for our September PTA meeting and Town Hall to hear from your PTA and school administration.

School closed in observance of Yom Kippur.

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.

School closed in observance of Indigenous People's Day.

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!

Sign up here to volunteer.

School closed in observance of Diwali.

October Town Hall and PTA Meeting including the Title I meeting & Election. Features 5th grade at the Town Hall.

School closed for students

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!

Sign up here to volunteer.

Virtual meeting details will be shared with families.

📸 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 and PTA Meeting including the Title I meeting & Election. Features 4th grade at the Town Hall.

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!