Mark your calendars for the following events:

• McNally Jackson Book Fair - Mon-Fri, Dec 8-12, Parents volunteers needed

• 6th-8th Grade Winter Concert - Wed, 12/10, 9am

• 4th-5th Grade Winter Concert - Fri, 12/12, 9am

• SLT Meeting - Wed, 12/17, 2:45pm, Library

• Picture Day Makeups - Thur, 12/18

• December PTA meeting - Fri, 12/19, 8:30am, auditorium 
• Anderson Music Benefit - Sat, 1/31/26, 6-9pm, Cutting Room (tickets on sale soon)
• Anderson Annual Auction and Gala - Sat, 3/28/26, 6:30pm Temple Emanu-El (tickets on sale soon)

We’ve raised ~$247,000 from contributions of 25% families and we still have a way to go towards our $500,000 approved goal.

The grade with the highest participation rate will receive a Pizza Party with Principal Harris where the Golden Dragons, Edna + Drake, will be awarded to their inaugural Anderson class. Parents are invited to join this special celebration! 

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

QUESTIONS?  directappeal@andersonpta.org

Together, We Make a Difference. DONATE TODAY!

Join us in shaping the future of our children’s education.

Support literacy by talking to your children about books that interest them and volunteering at the book fair all week! The Book Fair schedule, including class shop times, can be found here. Volunteers greatly needed here; physical labor needed Friday especially for truck loading! See Book Fair FAQ here.

• Please review budgets and sales tax with kids at home! Students received book fair catalogs that show pricing examples in their backpacks before Thanksgiving. 

• Any books purchased online through the catalog will arrive at school the week after the book fair. The book fair may not have all the books listed in the catalog. Additional books not listed will be for sale.

• Every student is welcome at the book fair. Parents, contact Ms. Chandonnet for financial assistance: Nchandonnet@schools.nyc.gov. Other questions: bookfair@andersonpta.org

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

For one night only, you will hear from Anderson parents & faculty who include:

• Grammy-nominees and tony-award winners
• Surgeons & lawyers
• Jazz and Cuban singers, comedians
• Critically acclaimed voices who sang Mozart & Puccini in legendary opera houses around the world
• Composers & performers of Broadway and Hollywood fame
• Conductors, artists, professional puzzlers, & so much more!

The Cutting Room: 44 East 32nd Street 

Saturday, January 31, 2026

6PM to 9PM

Limited number of presale tickets on sale soon!

100% of the proceeds of ticket sales go directly to PS 334

Cocktails & Full Dinner are available for purchase

21+ only

Take a look at the 2025 Playbill.

Save the Date for Anderson’s Biggest Fundraising Event of the Year! 

Saturday March 28, 2026, 6:30PM

Temple Emanu-el, 1 East 65th St, New York, NY 10065

• Secure an item and enter it into the donation form by 12/31/25 you might win one of two $100 Amazon Gift Cards!

• Please submit to donations to our: Online Donation Registration Form

• Please contact the auction team for donor letters or hard-copy registration forms.

Consider Donating your time!

• Still searching for a variety of roles including: Food and Beverage Sponsorship, Donations - and much more! No skillset requirements- just enthusiasm and commitment to supporting our children!
• Interested in getting involved with the Auction or have questions please contact auctionchair@andersonpta.org.

🎁 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: 

12/13: Grand Holiday Bazaar

12/20: Grand Holiday Bazaar

ℹ️ 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