Communication from Mrs. Kirrane & Our School Chancellor
Robert J. Christen School P.S. 81
P.S. 81 Parents' Association Home Page
Happy New Year!
PA RESOURCES
Looking to catch up or stay in the loop? Our PA Resources page has everything you need—read minutes from past Parents' Association (PA) and School Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, review our PA bylaws, and explore the latest budget updates. It's your one-stop spot for staying informed and engaged!
UPCOMING EVENTS - WINTER 2026
January 14 -SLT Meeting
January 20 - PA Meeting
January 21 - Coffee with the Principal (Grades K-2)
January 22 - Coffee with the Principal (Grades 3-5)
January 27 - D&I Meeting
Note: Dates subject to change - any changes will be communicated via ClassDojo and other PA communication channels
STAY IN TOUCH!
P.S. 81 and the Parents' Association primarily use ClassDojo to communicate with families. Be sure to download the app on your devices so you don’t miss important updates!
Have a question about the PA?
Feel free to email us anytime at ps81pa@gmail.com.
Want to receive PA updates via WhatsApp?
Join our announcement-only WhatsApp group to get reminders, event info, and other important PA news—just scan the QR code below to sign up! 
WINTERFEST 2025
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE WINTERFEST SUCH A SUCCESS!
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make Winterfest such a fun, festive event! To all of our super creative crafters, tree and wreath handlers, game managers, concession workers, hot chocolate and coffee makers, photographers, and chainsaw operators, THANK YOU!
And a big thank you to all of the families who came out in support of this long-standing Riverdale community tradition. We raised over $2,000 for our school and had a lot of fun doing it!!! If you have any ideas or suggestions on how to make next year's event even better, please email us at ps81pa@gmail.com.
TRUNK OR TREAT 2025
THANK YOU TO OUR TRUNK-OR-TREAT VOLUNTEERS!
We would like to thank all of our Trunk-or-Treat volunteers for your hard work, creativity, and dedication!
To our spooky carnival hallway decorators, everyone who worked the event, and especially our trunk hosts, thank for you for making this a wonderful community event.
Congratulations to the Costco Trunk, hosted by our fantastic P.S. 81 teachers, which took home "Favorite Trunk" by popular vote! <<See photo below>>
Welcome to the P.S. 81 Parents' Association!
We’re so glad you’re here! As a parent or guardian of a P.S. 81 student, you are automatically a member of the Parents' Association—no sign-ups or fees required. That’s right—you’re already part of a vibrant community of families working together to support our school, our students, and each other.
The Parents' Association is made up entirely of parent and guardian volunteers who help plan events, fundraise, and create enriching experiences for all of our children. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you here—and every contribution makes a difference.
PA EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kelli Goodman, President
Barbara Scully, Treasurer
Diana Babbitt, Recording Secretary
Kiata Nixon, Corresponding Secretary
Shannon Murtha, First Vice President
Renee Wong, Financial Secretary
Tyler Phillips, VP of Publishing
