About - PTA of PS 372

The PTA of PS 372

Everyone with a child at PS 372 is a PTA member

Responsibilities of the parent-teacher association (PTA):

  1. Facilitate collaboration among teachers, administrators and families

  2. Raise funds to support programs in our classrooms

  3. Create and run events that unite our school community

Examples of how the PTA supports our school:

  • Purchasing iPads and computers

  • Providing new sports and occupational therapy equipment

  • Funding field trips, studios, and special programs (architecture and chess, for example)

  • Enhancing art and music programs

  • Awarding grants to classroom teachers and specialists for books and other educational materials

The PTA also organizes family events throughout the year, including Pizza Friday, the school carnival, Valentine’s Day dance, movie nights, and an auction party for parents.

We fund all of these efforts through tax-deductible donations from our families. There are no formal dues to be paid, and everyone with a child at PS 372 is automatically part of the PTA.

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  • These parent volunteers help to manage day-to-day PTA operations.

    Co-Presidents: Katherine Hedge and Keiyan Wan

    Vice President: Melissa Melkumov

    Co-Vice President: OPEN 

    Co-Secretaries: Marissa DeVito Siegal and Erica Roberts

    Treasurer: Kyle Finegan

    After School Liaison: Sascha Weiss

    Class Parent Coordinator: Janice Clear

    New Families Rep: Praveena Anandraj

    Adelphi Rep: Faja Farquharson

    9th St Rep: Justina Perez

    13th Ave Rep: OPEN

    Ex-Officio: Katherine Beto

    Members at Large: Julianna Calderon, Kerrie Frisinger, Nisha Patel, Lauren Williams, and Sascha Weiss

The PTA meets monthly to provide a forum where members of our community can ask questions and share ideas or concerns.

There are also opportunities throughout the school year to volunteer for events and committees. Participation at any level is welcome.

Current members of our community can view volunteer opportunities on Konstella. Or, contact the executive board at executiveboard@ps372pta.org.

The School Leadership Team

The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a collaborative team of parents, teachers, staff, and the principal that determines the school’s annual goals and develops the school’s Comprehensive Educational Plan for the year.

The SLT is mandated by state law* and comprised of seven staff members (elected by the staff) and seven parents (elected by the parents) who serve two-year terms.

The team provides an excellent forum for parents to make a valuable contribution to our school and ensure that family voices are represented.

Beyond the original mandate, our SLT has also chosen to work on issues such as student diversity, school safety, and parent-teacher communication.

*Under State Education Law, Section 2590, all New York City public schools are required to establish School Leadership Teams. SLTs must comply with the current Chancellor’s Regulation A–655.

Meetings

The SLT meets once a month, with additional committee meetings at other times.

Participation

All members of the school community are encouraged to join SLT committees, and all committee and SLT meetings are open to everyone.

For more information, contact slt@ps372.net.

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