Mark your calendars for the following events:

• January SLT Meeting - TODAY (1/27), 2:45pm in the library
  

• 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 Chess Tournament - Sun, 3/1, 9:30am
  

• 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!)
  

THE WAIT IS ALMOST OVER!! 

SAT, JANUARY 31ST

THE CUTTING ROOM - 44 EAST 32ND ST

6PM-9PM 

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)

👉 BUY TICKETS HERE

Sale ends Monday, Jan 19th @ 3pm

Items will be backpacked week of Jan 26th

RAFFLE PRIZES include Exclusive Met Opera + Carnegie Hall Tickets 

(sales and drawing night of event only)

Food and drinks available for purchase at the venue. 

PREVIEW DINNER MENU

Take a look at the 2025 Playbill.

21+ | Friends & Family Welcome
NOTE: All AMB3 merch purchased will be backpacked by Friday, Jan 30th.

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

  • Open Lead Roles:

    • Sponsorships (Urgent): calls/outreach to last year's sponsors for renewals, approach new prospects, define donor levels.
    • Food and beverage: Coordinate w/ chairs and caterer, help source/organize donated alcohol, desserts. We already have some drinks to start! 

    • Decorations: Are you artistic and crafty or wish you were? Join auction chairs and 2 other leaders to lead planning & execution.

    • Communications: Coordinate with Chairs/Leads to send weekly updates to the community, promote items available for auction, build excitement.

    • Live program: Collaborate with chairs on the live auction, program, paddle raise.

    • Day of Volunteers: Assist with check-in, check-out, day of operations, and paddle raise.

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

Looking for a sweet way to brighten someone’s day? The Anderson PTA is excited to announce our Valentine’s Day Fundraiser!

Whether it’s a note of encouragement for your child, a "thank you" to a favorite teacher, or a shout-out to our amazing school staff, these "Grams" are the perfect way to share some kindness.

The Details:
Price: $3.00 per Valentine’s gram.

Recipient: Students, teachers, and all school staff members.

A festive Valentine’s card with your personalized message will be delivered directly to the recipient's classroom or workspace the week of Valentine’s Day! All students and staff will receive a box of popcorn from the PTA along with a card, including yours!

Look out for the order form soon!

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