Communication from Mrs. Kirrane & Our School Chancellor
Robert J. Christen School P.S. 81
P.S. 81 Parents' Association Home Page
THE TEAM
PA & SLT ELECTIONS CLOSED
Congratulations to our newly-elected PA Executive Board & SLT Members! Looking forward to working with you during the 2026-27 school year!
President - Kelli Goodman
1st Vice President - Shannon Murtha
Recording Secretary - Diana Babbitt
Treasuer - Barbara Scully
VP of Membership - Isabel Benros
VP of Publishing - Yoana Bravo
Financial Secretary - Renee Wong
SLT Members - Matthew Carter & Monique Perrault
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 Roles and Responsibilities
UPCOMING EVENTS - SPRING 2026
May 19 - CEC Meeting
May 20 - International Dinner
May 27 - D&I Meeting
May 30 & 31 - Annual School Show
May 31 - June 3 - Book Fair
June 9 - Dance Festival *(June 10 Rain Date)- Book Fair
June 10 - SLT Meeting - Book Fair
June 12 - Schoolwide Centennial Celebration- Book Fair
June 12 - P.S. 81 vs. P.S. 24 Baseball Game- Book Fair
June 15 - General Meeting- Book Fair
June 21 - P.S. 81 Yankees Game
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
