Upcoming Events
Chipotle Fundraiser
Do good with Chipotle!
The PTA has partnered with Chipotle to raise funds for P.S. 165!
When: Tuesday, September 30th 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 PY7F4EL for pickup orders.
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!
Metropolitan Museum of Art Meet Up
P. S. Art is an annual celebration of the artistic achievement of remarkable New York City Public School students and their dedicated art teachers. This year marks the twenty-third anniversary of P. S. Art, and the eighteenth year this juried exhibition has been hosted at The Met. It showcases 137 extraordinary works selected from nearly 1,000 entries by students in prekindergarten to grade 12. On view are collages, drawings, mixed-media works, paintings, photographs, prints, and sculptures by artists in all five New York City boroughs as well as District 75, a citywide district serving students with disabilities. Each work demonstrates active student participation and decision making in the creation process; imaginative use of media; the results of close observation; and an understanding of artistic processes. This exhibition illuminates the students’ journeys, questions, and discoveries from early childhood to young adulthood.
YANY First Day
First day of YANY after school!
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
Lion's Head Tavern
P.S. 165 community meet up at Lion’s Head Tavern for a night out! Lion’s Head will donate $2 from every drink purchase to our PTA. All are welcome!
Heritage Day and Open Classroom
Celebrate the rich cultures that make up our PS 165 community! Heritage Day, co-hosted by the PTA Culture & Inclusion Committee, kicks off in the morning with Open Classrooms from 8:15–9:00 AM, where families can visit their child’s classroom and share in classroom activities. Afterward, parents and caregivers are invited to a special community event featuring cultural presentations, displays, and opportunities to connect.
Movie Afternoon
Lights, popcorn, action! Join us for Movie Afternoon — a cozy school community event supported by our afterschool programming. Kids will enjoy watching Coco together in the auditorium from 2:45–5:00 PM, with time before and after for getting settled and wrapping up.
All students are invited!
All students are welcome! Children attending YANY or YMCA will be attending with their afterschool program. Children not in YANY or YMCA need to be accompanied by an adult.
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.
YANY Presents
YANY Presents "A Week of Reviews"
Monday 01/26/2026 to Thursday 01/29/2026 from 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Parents of students enrolled in YANY are invited to watch their children perform and showcase their work from the fall semester.
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
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.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Virtual conferences. Details to be shared from individual teachers with parents.
YANY Presents
YANY Presents "The Youth Tapestry"
Thursday 05/28/2026 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Parents of students enrolled in YANY are invited to watch their children perform and showcase their work from the spring semester.
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 Last Day
The final day of the spring semester of YANY is 05/29/2026.
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 Presents
YANY Presents "Rhythms Rising"
Friday 05/29/2026 from 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Parents of students enrolled in YANY are invited to watch their children perform and showcase their work from the spring semester.
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
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.
Rosh Hashanah
School is closed in observance of Rosh Hashanah on September 23rd and September 24.
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.
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.
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!
Fall Family Welcome Picnic
All families are invited to join us in Morningside Park for our annual Welcome Picnic!
Saturday, Sept. 13
1–4 PM
Morningside Park at 116th Street
Kick off the school year with food, fun, and community!
All families are welcome—see you there!
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.
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.