The River School PS 281 PTA
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Mission Statement
The Parent-Teacher Association of the River School.
About This Cause
The River School (PS 281) is a public elementary school in the Kips Bay / Murray Hill neighborhood on the east side of Manhattan in NYC. The school opened in 2013, and serves a diverse population of families of all nationalities, races, and incomes, including many diplomats working at the nearby United Nations or consulates. The objectives of the River School PTA are: 1. To provide support and resources to the school for the benefit and educational growth of the children. 2. To develop a cooperative working relationship between the parents and staff of our school. 3. To develop parent leadership and build capacity for greater involvement; to foster and encourage parent participation on all levels. 4. To provide opportunities and training for parents to participate in school governance and decision-making. The River School PTA raises money through a direct appeal to families (the Family Fund), sales of merchandise (apparel and bake sales), affinity programs, and its annual Spring Benefit and Silent Auction. The funds are used to pay for enrichment programs that supplement the school's budget from the City. Enrichment programs currently funded include: * Professional Development for teachers, including Columbia University’s Teachers College Reading & Writing Project, Metamorphosis Math and ICT classroom support with G&R Inclusive Group * Art Farm in the City - animal encounters for Pre-K * Teaching Assistants to help in Kindergarten classrooms * Studio in a School - visual art instruction for Kindergarten and 1st Grade * Mathletics - online math practice for grades 3-4 * Raz-Kids - online reading program for all grades * The Coding Space - introduction to coding for grades 2-4 * Ready - workbooks aligned with Common Core curriculum to help grades 3-4 prepare for standardized tests The River School PTA is all-volunteer. Only 8% of our budget goes to administrative overhead. Please help us provide the best education possible to River School kids!