P.S. 81 Parents' Association Home Page

JOIN THE TEAM!

PA & SLT ELECTIONS APPROACHING

Get Involved. Make Connections. Make a Difference.

Bring your ideas. Share your talents. Help shape our school community! 

The Parent Association is a not-for-profit organization that exists solely to benefit the P.S. 81 school community. The Parent Association is powered by parents and guardians just like you! Joining the Executive Board is a meaningful way to support our school, build community, meet other families, and help create memorable experiences for our children. Whether you have a little time or a lot, every role helps strengthen our school and ensures parent voices are heard. Join the team!

ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN THE APRIL 21ST PA MEETING!

To learn more about the available positions please click here:
PA & SLT Roles & Responsibilities

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

PA Executive Board

  • President
  • Recording Secretary
  • Treasurer
  • 1st Vice President
  • Vice President - Membership
  • Vice President - Publishing
  • Corresponding Secretary
  • Financial Secretary

SLT 

  • 2 open seats

To learn more about these positions visit this link: PA & SLT Roles and Responsibilities

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!

PA & SLT Meeting Minutes

PA Documents

PA & SLT Roles and Responsibilities

2025-26 PA Welcome Letter

PA Calendar

About the PA

P.S. 81 PA's Cheddar Up Store

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS - SPRING 2026

April 21 - PA General Meeting (Nomination Meeting)
April 24 - Picture Retake Day
April 29 - D&I Meeting
May 1  - Centennial Celebration
May 4-8 - Teachers Appreciation Week
May 13 - SLT Meeting
May 18 - PA General Meeting (Election Meeting)
May 20 - D&I Meeting 
June 10 - SLT Meeting
June 16 - General 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 Calendar

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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