Makes our school a safe, just, and welcoming place for all families in our school and to equip our students to be engaged citizens in our community. Some of our projects include the Equitable School Supplies Project (which provides equal school supplies for all students), a Civics Education program for 4th & 5th graders, English language classes for school families, and the Parent Resource Room.

Raises money for the school to help support the enrichment programs offered to the students. The committee plans and organizes various fundraisers throughout the school year. Some examples include: Picture Day, Carnival, Magic Show, Plant Sale, Raise Craze, and Read-a-Thon.

Plans, prepares and hosts an assortment of social events throughout the year for the entire school. Our mission is to promote fun, friendship, family and the spirit of community. Examples include: Fright Night, cooking classes, a dance performance, a hoedown, Someone Special event and the popular International Food Festival.

Maintains the PS166Q school garden, cleaning, planting and watering the garden year round. The garden is full of local plants that attract and provides home for local birds and bug life, all funded through the PTA. The Garden Committee is also dedicated to facilitating projects that involve teachers and students in the garden, i.e.: classrooms received kits to plant in the classroom and then transplant them into the garden (K, 1st & 2nd grade)

Brings fun and learning to the all students of PS166Q and all members of the PTA! The Committee coordinates hands-on learning booster programs to complement school curriculum and expose kids to something new and exciting.

Supports the PS166Q administration, the PTA, and the teachers by securing funding for enrichment programs, school enhancement initiatives, and classroom projects to enhance the experience of our students. Some of our recent projects include funding to upgrade the auditorium, enrichment programs for various grades, and supplies for the garden. For more information about the grants committee or to get involved, please email us at: ps166qgrants@gmail.com.

Spreads the word about the activities of the PTA to all its members! The Committee designs email newsletters, social media graphics, event flyers, calendars, posters, banners and more. The Committee coordinates with Class Parents and school staff to make sure that all PTA info is shared with members in a timely fashion. The Committee also makes sure information is up to date on the PTA website.

Since 2014, the PTA has been holding an auction each Spring to raise funds for enrichment programming at PS166Q. It’s been our most successful fundraising event. Auction Night has been a great opportunity for parents to mingle and bid on amazing donations from our community members and businesses. Donations include restaurant and salon/spa gift certificates, special gift baskets created by each class, and memberships to local museums.