PPAS PTA

Let’s put the FUN in fundraising! Join us for the PPAS Benefit Bash at The Fleur Room in Sunday, May 3 from 6 to 9pm! Tickets for this adults-only event start as low as $65 each! It’s our night, for our kids.

Get your tickets here or text PPAS-PTA-Bash to 33100

Thanks to some of our fabulous parents, your PTA has secured The Fleur Room — yes, that beautiful glass-encased rooftop bar with gorgeous 360-degrees views from the top of Moxy Hotel – Chelsea for our PPAS Benefit Bash. And it’s ours for the evening!

This is not a formal sit-down dinner or a stuffy fundraiser. It’s a chance to get dressed up (possibly in something floral-inspired?), take in those skyline views, enjoy some tasty bites, have some fun, bid on some great auction items, and get to know each other better. 

While our kids shine on stage and screen, keeping us busy all year, this night brings together the adult community behind the scenes — parents, alumni, teachers, administrators, staff, and other friends.

Yes, it’s an important fundraiser for the PPAS PTA. Proceeds go directly toward enhancing production quality and the overall arts experience for every PPAS student. Bigger impact. More magic on stage and screen. We’re making this year’s event inviting and fun for everyone in our greater PPAS community, so we hope you will join us for a fun adults-only evening! 

Regular single tickets are also available now: $65 Bronze, $90 Silver, or $125 Gold per person. Gold-level attendees will receive 10 raffle tickets each for special items in addition to the silent, online auction. Silver-level attendees will receive four raffle tickets each and Bronze-level attendees get two each!

Also, please consider purchasing one or more sponsored tickets that will help us host teachers, administrators, and other members of our community. Bring your partner. Bring a friend. Invite that parent whose kid practically lives at your home but you’ve never hung out. Reconnect with alumni. Chat with teachers about stuff that doesn’t revolve around your kids.

Raising performing arts kids can be full-on. This is our exhale. Sunset. Skyline. Community.

Please plan to join us and get your ticket here today! 

Our beloved Parent Coordinator Teri Gindi will receive the 2026 Reach for the Stars Award, in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to our students, our school, our alumni, and our community over 30 years, at the event May 3rd.

Let’s come together to honor Ms. Gindi, celebrate our school, support our kids, and uplift our community!

To make your special donation honoring Teri, select Make a Cash Contribution here and leave your message in your comments.

Order by April 6th for our April 20th delivery

PPAS merch is back! Moving forward, the store will be open the last two weeks of each month, then closed the final two weeks for order fulfillment — so make sure to grab your gear here while the shop is open.   Store Closes: April 6, 2026 Orders Ship: April 20, 2026 Don’t miss out — get your orders in now!

The 2026 NYC School Survey is open now until April 1st! A paper copy was sent home with students. The PPAS survey raffle drawings are continuing – two family names will be selected and contacted directly.

Complete the survey on NYCSchoolSurvey.org, where it is available in 13 languages. You’ll need your students’s nine-digit student identification number, or OSIS, to begin filling out your survey online.

You can find the OSIS number on your student’s report card, or school ID card. Once on the Survey page, you must enter a lowercase “f”, followed by your child’s OSIS to access the survey. Note that the “f” must be lowercase.

Learn more and submit your survey at NYCSchoolSurvey.org.

Help us build an outstanding silent auction to support our kids!

Please help us succeed in our PPAS PTA Benefit Bash fundraising goals by gathering donations for our silent auction! The silent auction will be available online by April 19 and at our Benefit Bash on Sunday, May 3. All auction proceeds go directly toward elevating the arts experience for every PPAS student.

We’re seeking auction items of all kinds — and every contribution counts, big or small. 

We welcome:  

• Gift cards (even a coffee treat from Starbucks!)
• Dining experiences — from your favorite local takeout to high-end restaurants
• Holiday stays or getaway packages
• Artwork, collectibles, luxury items, sports memorabilia
• Tickets to sporting events, Broadway shows, movies, concerts, performances
• Gift baskets and specialty products
• Professional services, college coaching, headshots, classes
• One-of-a-kind experiences

Consider the businesses you visit every day — the café where you grab and go, your florist, hairdresser, local bistro, gym, etc. Many small businesses are delighted to contribute, especially when they hear about your student’s journey and growth at PPAS. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Know a business owner? Reach out to your employer, local providers, family, friends, close connections. The more varied our auction items — at a range of values — the more funds we can raise while creating an exciting auction experience!
Together, we can make the 2026 Benefit Bash a powerful fundraiser and invest in an even richer arts journey for our students, while snapping up some fabulous items and treats for ourselves. 

Donate your auction item(s) HERE

Don’t miss the next general PTA meeting – join us in person in the PPAS Library or on Zoom for all the latest updates. See previous meeting minutes here.

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Location: Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting HERE
Meeting ID: 443 110 2254
Passcode: PPASPTA

PPAS has launched a fun and informative new school website featuring academic and arts program overviews, student testimonials and an expanded alumni section.

Check it out here: www.ppasnyc.org

The PPAS PTA e-newsletter is live! Subscribe for the latest 2025-26 school year news so you never miss a thing!

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This week’s issue – March 23, 2026

Past issues:

March 16, 2026 here

March 9, 2026 here

March 2, 2026 here

Feb. 23, 2026 here

Feb. 16, 2026 here

Feb. 9, 2026 here

Feb. 2, 2026 here

Jan. 26, 2026 here

Jan. 19, 2026 here

Jan. 12, 2026 here

Jan. 5, 2026 here

Dec. 29, 2025 here

Dec. 15, 2025 here

Dec. 8, 2025 here

Dec. 1, 2025 here

Nov. 24, 2025 here

Nov. 17, 2025 here

Nov. 10, 2025 here

Nov. 3, 2025 here

Oct. 27, 2025 here

Oct. 21, 2025 here

Oct. 14, 2025 here

Oct. 6, 2025 here

Sept. 29, 2025 here

Sept. 22, 2025 here

Sept. 15, 2025 here

Sept. 8, 2025 here

Sept. 1, 2025 here

Aug. 18, 2025 here

Say it Loud, Say it Clear — We’re Building Community Here!

Hello PPAS Community, As we gear up for the 2025-26 school year, we are filled with excitement and pride to welcome back every member of our one-of-a-kind PPAS family. Together, we carry forward a legacy of passion, creativity, and community that’s made our school a shining beacon of arts and learning. We are the PPAS PTA — a dedicated team of parent advocates, arts champions, and school partners who cheer loudly from the sidelines, fill seats at performances, support our incredible school leaders, and ensure the voices of our students and families are heard. Because when PPAS shines, we all shine! Our commitment this year is to continue rallying behind our kids, fueling the arts, and turning parent power into community magic — one performance, meeting, and high-five at a time.Our values guide us every step of the way: 1. Support Through Service: We uplift students, teachers, and arts partners by actively fundraising, volunteering, and providing the resources needed to help every learner and program succeed. 2. Connection Through Equity: We foster a welcoming, inclusive community by building strong, empathetic relationships among parents, teachers, and staff — ensuring every voice is heard and valued. 3. Empowerment Through Engagement: We promote leadership, collaboration, and transparency by encouraging parent participation in school governance, decision-making, and community-building. As our Principal Leah Dyer says, PPAS is “one extraordinary 6–12 school with incredible staff, inspiring partnerships, and endless student talent.” Together, we are honored to be part of this story — adding our energy and enthusiasm to the chapters yet to come. We look forward to an unforgettable year of growth, creativity, and community with you all! Warmly, Ruth & Raven (“R&R”)