Mark your calendars for the following events:

• Auction Info ZOOM Kick-off Meeting - Mon, 11/10 8:30pm (Zoom link below)

• No school - Veterans Day - Tue, 11/11

• PTA Meeting on ZOOM - Wed, 11/12, 7:30pm (Zoom link below)

• Early Dismissal for Parent-Teacher Conferences - Thu, 11/13, 11:35am

• PTA Coffee & Donuts - Fri, 11/14, 8:30am, Library

• Parent Training to Become Lunch / Recess Volunteers - Fri, 11/14, 8:45am, Lunch Volunteer Training Registration Form (Grab a coffee with PTA then join us!)

• Anderson Food Drive - Mon-Fri, 11/17-21, School lobby

• SLT Meeting - Wed, 11/19, 2:45pm

• Building-wide Safety Town Hall - Fri, 11/21, 1:45pm, auditorium (Updated)

• Thanksgiving Eve Event - Wed, 11/26, School yard

Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent advocacy efforts! With more than 500 emails sent to the mayoral campaigns, our voices were clearly registered. We’re committed to building on that momentum as we move into the post-election phase, and wanted to share the next steps we’re taking on behalf of our school community.

Next Steps:

Engage mayoral-elect transition team for a focused conversation on accelerated learning (connections welcome, send suggestions to president@andersonpta.org).

Continue coordinating with other G&T programs, and expand outreach, especially to middle schools and specialized high schools (please share contacts with president@andersonpta.org).

Collect family and alumni stories to support future meetings and communications — send to communityaffairs@andersonpta.org.

Begin targeted media outreach to highlight the importance of accelerated learning in NYC public schools (media contacts appreciated, share with president@andersonpta.org).

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to protect and strengthen opportunities for advanced learners.

Please join our next monthly PTA meeting to hear updates from Principal Harris and important news about our school.  

Wed, Nov 12, 7:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83195308174?pwd=9viNj5v96hlLAvFbnV2LbownU8UvIf.1

Meeting ID: 831 9530 8174

Passcode: 7h9xwm

📍Where? The Anderson Yard

⏰When? 3pm - 6pm

🎉What? An event open to the public with concessions, merchandise sales, and more! 

We need YOU! Yes, YOU! Come help us before and during the event. Returning to the yard will be the Fundraising & Programming Team, Michelle Liss, Blair Lichter, and Wenjun Jing. And, by popular demand, the popcorn, cotton candy, and hot chocolate teams will be making their appearance too! Sign up to help here.

November 17 - November 21

Thank you to the families who have already donated over $150,000 toward our goal of $500,000 – we are excited to see fantastic participation so far and hope all families will contribute what they can this year!

Join us at the PTA meeting this week to learn about this year’s campaign and participation contests – we have fun in store for the weeks ahead!

Gratitude Week will be celebrated the week of November 17th, giving students the opportunity to share what they love about Anderson with the community at large. Then we kick into high gear with Giving Tuesday, hoping for more corporate matches, followed by a strong finish to the calendar year, at which point we hope to have all donations submitted or pledged. 

If you haven’t already given, please consider doing so today.

To learn more about where the funds are spent or donate, you can also visit: andersonpta.org/fundraising/direct-appeal

QUESTIONS?  directappeal@andersonpta.org

Monday Nov. 10th 830pm

Please Join us for the 25–26 Auction Volunteer Kick-Off! This is Anderson’s biggest fundraiser of the year and we need our amazing community to make it great. Whether you love planning parties, organizing spreadsheets, writing comms, handling tech, or just pitching in with time and energy, we NEED your help! At the meeting we will share goals, committees/roles, and review where we need the most immediate help. If you cannot make it but are interested to help you can always email auctionchair@andersonpta.org.

Hope to see you there! Pooja & Danielle

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89707691438?pwd=plSRsOKffeVz5fW3rnC8b8Y8Rn3KL5.1 

Meeting ID: 897 0769 1438

Passcode: 8RqPqL

Express your appreciation for your child’s wonderful teachers by contributing to the Teachers Gift Fund. The funds will cover all holiday gifts through the end of the school year. The suggested donation is $65 per child per year. Payment options include:

• Zelle (preferred method)

     Recipient method: PARENTS OF P.S. 334, INC. 

     Email: treasurer@andersonpta.org

     Memo line: “Teacher Gift Fund Donation.”

• Venmo

     Enter Venmo handle @PS334PTA in the search box.

• PayPal

     https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=255QWSKXN8534

Let’s start the school year off right by thanking Anderson teachers and staff for all of their hard work. We are continuing the tradition of giving back with monthly Dragon Fuel, a surprise trolley of snacks and treats.

Please purchase some Dragon Fuel from the link to the Amazon wishlist, and it will be delivered directly to the school for distribution.

Thank you for supporting the Anderson community! We will periodically add more items to the wishlist, so please check back often. 

Support Dragon Fuel Here

Please continue to send in your photos of our students at Anderson events to be considered to appear in the yearbook.

• yearbook2026@andersonpta.org (8th grade)

• yearbook2027@andersonpta.org (7th grade)

• yearbook2028@andersonpta.org (6th grade)

• yearbook2029@andersonpta.org (5th grade)

• yearbook2030@andersonpta.org (4th grade)

• yearbook2031@andersonpta.org (3rd grade)

• yearbook2032@andersonpta.org (2nd grade)

• yearbook2033@andersonpta.org (1st grade)

• yearbook2034@andersonpta.org (Kindergarten)

In the subject line, please try to include the students' names and the school event pictured (i.e. Spooktacular). Also, please be sure to send high resolution images (actual photo size). Thank you.

A quick Picture Day update! We’re only partway to unlocking our fundraising rewards!

Current: 84 families (16.31%) have ordered photos.

We need 206 total orders (40% participation) to start earning 10% of net sales back to the PTA, and 50%+ participation will give us 15% back!

Every photo order helps fund school activities, classroom resources, and community programs. Order your child’s photos HERE. Let’s reach that 40% together!

Makeup Day: December 18. CLICK HERE to sign up for makeup day if you missed picture day or would like a retake!

A friendly reminder: Grade-level Whatsapp groups are unofficial platforms of communication between members of the Anderson community. Please keep messages focused on school logistics and PTA topics. If parents wish to voice concerns or questions about matters taking place during school hours, please reach out directly to school administrators, teachers and SLT reps. Doing so will improve communication between families and school leaders. 

Thank you for helping us keep communication constructive and our community strong.

🎁Grand Bazaar NYC Presents: Holiday Bazaar @ Grand Central

In partnership with Made in NYC, Grand Bazaar NYC will be returning to The Biltmore Room at Grand Central Station for a holiday-themed pop-up shopping event on December 16 - December 18. Stop by and support over 150 local vendors. 

🛍️Regular Market Is On! 

Every Sunday @ Columbus Ave. & 77th St (the Anderson School Yard) from 10am - 5pm. 

Upcoming themes: 

11/9: One of a Kind Bazaar 

11/16: Autumn Bazaar

11/23: Homecoming Bazaar

11/30: Grand Holiday Bazaar

🚸About Us 

The Grand Bazaar is the longest continuously running flea market in Manhattan, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is a significant fundraiser for the Anderson School PTA, generating tens of thousands of dollars annually. The history and mission of Grand Bazaar NYC can be found here.

The Anderson School PS 334

100 W 77th St

New York, NY,10024