Mark your calendars for the following events:

• Photo Order Fundraiser - Deadline today 1/20

• Anderson Music Benefit - Sat, 1/31, 6-9pm, Cutting Room (BUY NOW!)

• PTA Meeting - Fri, 2/13, 8:30am, Auditorium

• No School for Mid-Winter Break - Mon-Fri, Feb 16-20

• Anderson Annual Auction and Gala - Sat, 3/28/26, 6:30pm Temple Emanu-El (ON SALE NOW! Lock in an Early Bird Ticket $195 for best value!)

  
  

Deadline is TODAY. No extensions. We are currently at 37.52% participation.

If we do not reach 40% by tonight, the school receives nothing.

Reaching 40% unlocks 10% of total sales back to the school.

We are very close and need a few more families to place an order today.

Any qualifying order counts — prints, digital files, or gifts

Order now: https://shop.imagequix.com/29MHG94

How to order (1 minute):

• Enter your online code (from SGP)
• Search your email for no-reply@imagequix.com

Need help? help@stompinggroundphoto.com

Please order today if you haven’t yet — this directly determines whether our school receives fundraising proceeds. Thank you for your support!

BUY NOW - PRICE INCREASE THIS WEEK!

Join us for P.S. 334’s legendary AMB, featuring an exceptional lineup including award-winning, professional musicians who also happen to be Anderson parents and faculty. From opera and classical to Cuban rhythms, jazz, and rock ’n’ roll, this multi-genre concert showcases the remarkable depth of talent in our community — including our very own resident band, The Bandersons.

🎤 Hosted by: Matt Goldich (5th, 1st)

Matt is a longtime writer for Late Night with Seth Meyers, where his work has earned 5 Primetime Emmy nominations, 6 Writers Guild Award nominations, and 2 Daytime Emmy wins. A Comedy Cellar regular, Matt has written for The Late Show with David Letterman, The Emmys, The Golden Globes, and The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

👉 BUY $45 TICKETS HERE - prices go up THIS WEEK

Sale ends Monday, Jan 19th @ 3pm

Items will be backpacked week of Jan 26th

By demand, we have REOPENED Limited Edition AMB3 merchandise sales.  

👉 BUY MERCH HERE- new items! sale ends THIS FRIDAY (1/23) @ 3pm.

NOTE: All merch will be backpacked the week of Jan 26th

21+ | Friends & Family Welcome
Food and beverages available for purchase at the venue.

See you there! Take a look at the 2025 Playbill.

3/28/26 The Starlight Gala & Auction 6:30 PM Temple Emanu-El. Ticket options:

• Early Bird $195 - Only 100 available. Best value. Get 'em before they are gone!
• Friend of Anderson $260
• Benefactor of Anderson $360
• With any ticket purchase, you can also sponsor a teacher ticket or donate to the teacher ticket fund.

🎟 Buy tickets here!

🚀 The Auction Needs YOUR HELP!

To Reach for the Stars we need every Anderson family on board! Ways to Help:

• Procure Auction Items and Share Sponsor Leads.Just do it! Ask friends, family, your fav businesses for support. We need awesome donations to power this auction! Helpful links: 
  • Auction item donation form
  • Sample letter to prospective donor
  • Donation guide 
  • Sponsorship Packages share any leads with auctionchair@andersonpta.org
• Help Procure Donations in Kind to support the event (e.g. alcohol, wine & beer, desserts, Printing Services Photobooth, DJ, Flowers) Got any leads? Email auctionchair@andersonpta.org

• Volunteer With Us. Interested in helping? Email auctionchair@andersonpta.org

  • Volunteer roles: party & decor, night of operations, tech platform

  • Leader roles: sponsorships, party & decor, comms, live program, food & beverage

✨Thank You for Showing Up for Anderson as We Reach for the Stars✨

Save the date for our next meeting on Friday morning, Feb 13, in the auditorium. 

Here are the minutes from last Thursday’s monthly PTA meeting.  

Thanks to an incredible show of community support, we have reached our $500,000 Direct Appeal goal for this school year!

Thank you to the 66% who contributed, and a shout-out to those who secured corporate matching gifts. Reaching this goal helps secure the essential resources that make Anderson special, from classroom support to enrichment and beyond.

CONGRATS TO K, WINNERS OF THE PIZZA PARTY w/ PRINCIPAL HARRIS with 90% PARTICIPATION!

While the challenge has ended, our work isn’t done. Our goal remains 100% family participation, and donations will continue to be accepted through the end of the school year.

💙Thank you for your partnership—together, we make a difference. 💙

andersonpta.org/fundraising/direct-appeal

Let’s start the new year off right by thanking Anderson teachers and staff for all of their hard work. It’s time to restock the treats so we can continue 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

🛍️ Regular Market Is On! 

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

Upcoming themes: 

• 1/25: Winter Vintage
• 2/1: Music & Fashion
• 2/15: Hot and Spicy 
• 2/22: NO MARKET

📜 GB NYC is Hiring! 

Due to increased demand, Grand Bazaar is hiring a full-time Marketing and Social Media Lead and an Assistant Director of Market Operations. If anyone in your network is qualified and interested, please check out these job postings. 

🚸 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