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About the Parent Teacher Association
The purpose of a Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is to advocate for students and families and help keep families aware of things going on within the school. At P.S. 24 , we take pride in having very dedicated parents and teachers who keep our Parent Teacher Association thriving and engaged with the needs and wants of our P.S. 24 community.
To learn more about what the PTA does, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
All general inquires can go to connect.ps24pta@gmail.com, and a member of our Executive Board will respond. Or contact a specific board member directly.
Executive Board 2024 - 2025
Co-Presidents
Rachel Schwab & Marisol DiLeo, ps24pta.president@gmail.com
Treasurer
Alison Hao-Smith, ps24pta.treasurer@gmail.com
Recording Secretary
Ching-Haua Chen, ps24pta.recordingsecretary@gmail.com
Vice President, Communications
Cassandra Parets, ps24pta.vpcommunications@gmail.com
Vice President, Events
Shay Smallwood, ps24pta.vpevents@gmail.com
Vice President, Fundraising (vacant)
ps24pta.vpfundraising@gmail.com
Vice President, Publications (vacant)
ps24pta.vppublications@gmail.com
Financial Secretary
Doelis Lopez, ps24pta.financialsecretary@gmail.com
Corresponding Secretary (vacant)
ps24pta.correspondingsecretary@gmail.com
Committees
If you are interested in any of the below committees, email the contact listed directly, or email the Executive Board (connect.ps24pta@gmail.com). We do not require a large time-commitment for any of these committees. Whether you simply want to provide feedback and ideas, or you want to lead an event, any level of participation is welcome.
5th Grade Graduation
Works with the administration, as well as 5th Grade teachers and parents to organize events aimed at raising money for the 5th Grade graduation/activities.
Contact:
PTA Executive Board
connect.ps24pta@gmail.com
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
P.S. 24 is one of the most diverse schools in our district. We believe that it important that the activities and curriculum within the school reflect the experiences of everyone in our community. To learn more about this committee or to get involved, visit our web page or contact ps24diversity@gmail.com.
Contact:
ps24diversity@gmail.com
Fundraising
Coordinates all PS 24 fundraisers including Boo Bash, Springfest, Auction as well as the Candy Sale, Winter Fair, Valentine’s Day Sale, Spiritwear, and Mother's Day Sale. Develops new fundraising ideas.
Contact:
ps24pta.VPfundraising@gmail.com
Gardening and Green Team (Sustainability) Committee
Parents and Teachers working to make the school a more environmentally friendly place! This committee will work on the upkeep of the school garden as well as incorporating Earth-friendly initiatives in the classroom!
Contact:
Green Team (Sustainability): myannaco@schools.nyc.gov
Gardening: dnystrom@schools.nyc.gov
Publications and Communications
Is responsible for publication of Sounding Board news magazine and the Yearbook and works to promote our school on social media (Facebook, Twitter) and newspapers in a positive way
Contact:
ps24pta.VPpublications@gmail.com
Safety
Works with the administration and parents to promote the safest possible environment in and around our school. The PA School Safety Representative is a member of the School Safety Team and attends monthly meetings.
Contact:
Rachel Schwab & Marisol DiLeo
ps24pta.president@gmail.com
Special Education
Works with the administration, the Special Ed teachers, and parents to serve the needs of families with children enrolled in Special Ed at PS24.
Contact:
Morgan Evers
Morgan.blair.evers@gmail.com
STEAM
Works with the administration, teachers, and parents to support science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics education.
Contact:
ps24pta.steam@gmail.com