Mark your calendars for the following events:

• Mix and Mingle (adults only) - 9/15, Tue

  • 2:50-3:15pm Open classrooms

  • 3:15-4:15pm Refreshments in the schoolyard 

• General PTA Meeting - 9/18, Fri, 8:30am, auditorium

• 6th-7th New-to-Anderson Family Welcome - 9/18, Fri, 9:30am, library 

• Anderson Experiences - Mets vs Phillies, 9/20, Sunday

• No school (Yom Kippur) - 9/21, Mon

• Meet the Teacher Night - 9/24, Thu, 4:30-7:30pm, Zoom (link TBA)

• Anderson Experiences - Yankees vs Orioles, 9/27, Sunday 

• Anderson New Parent Welcome Event - 9/29, Tue, 6:30pm, JCC

• Picture Day - 10/1, Thu

• General PTA Meeting and Election - 10/16, Fri, 8:30am, auditorium

A message from The Anderson School’s PTA president: 

We’re so happy you’re here! We’re grateful to usher in the school year with passionate educators and families. Whether your child has nine years or one year left at Anderson, we hope you join us to create positive experiences and wonderful memories for them. 

Staying up-to-date with this newsletter, distributed every two weeks, will help, whether it’s learning about volunteering or finding ways for your child to participate in Anderson traditions. 

In addition to receiving this newsletter, please stay tuned for a new, efficient way to receive PTA updates. Soon, you’ll be invited to an announcements-only Anderson Whatsapp community, where parents and guardians in grade-level Whatsapp groups will see PTA announcements in one, official place. If you aren’t in a grade Whatsapp group and would like to learn more, please contact your grade rep, from 1st (grade-rep-class-of-2034@andersonpta.org) through 8th grade (grade-rep-class-of-2027@andersonpta.org). Kindergarten parents can contact presidents@andersonpta.org until after your grade rep is elected on Friday, October 16.

However, live connections will remain the most important part of building a strong community. Later today, at the school’s Mix and Mingle, parents can visit and wander (like an open house!) into any available Anderson classroom that isn't occupied by other programming, from 2:50-3:15pm. Then from 3:15-4:15pm, parents can mingle with staff and other grownups in the yard over refreshments. 

Please check the school website for dates and this newsletter for future event reminders, as we aim to provide as much notice as possible to busy families. The school administrative office asks for patience when it comes to communication and certain logistics as they are unexpectedly short-staffed. Direct and advanced communication with teachers is advised first. 

We hope to see you at the many programs that are planned for the year, and hope you may even feel inspired to lead your own too.

Wishing you a wonderful school year,

Susanna Kim

Join us this Sunday September 20th at 1:10pm at Citi Field as the Mets take on the Phillies! We have a limited number of tickets available at $45 each. Please email andersonexperiences@gmail.com if you’re interested in attending (and feel free to ask your non-Anderson friends and family too!). Tickets are in the CocaCola corner - section 303 rows 12-13.

More of a Yankees fan than Mets fan? Join us next Sunday September 27th at 3:20pm at Yankees stadium for another Anderson sports outing to watch the Baltimore Orioles take on the Yankees. Tickets are $45 each and come with Yankees swag. Email andersonexperiences@gmail.com if you’d like to purchase tickets.

2026-2027 PTA Handbook

Who to Contact: Anderson School 2026-2027 (Updated September 14, 2026)

The PTA Fall election will take place during the October PTA General Meeting on Friday, October 16 and 8:30am in the auditorium. The vacant roles (that were not elected in the PTA spring election) are: 

• Kindergarten grade rep (up to 2)

• Auction chair/co-chair (up to 2)

In accordance with Chancellor’s Regulation A-660, where an officer position has more than one co-officer, co-officers must run together as a slate in order to serve together. This does not exclude another nominee or slate from running against a slate.

Candidates must nominate themselves by emailing nominations@andersonpta.org by October 1. 

Kindergarten parents who are interested in the role of Kindergarten grade rep and have questions can email parentinvolvement@andersonpta.org. 

Please see the PTA Bylaws for descriptions of these roles.  

Interested in researching funding for our school in the form of grants? Just want to learn more? Please contact presidents@andersonpta.org. We’d love to explore expanding opportunities to support our school by bringing together a group of parent volunteers in flexible ways.  

Please send in your First Day of School pictures of our Anderson students! They may appear in this year’s yearbook! Please send your photos to the correlating email for your child’s grade.

• yearbook2027@andersonpta.org (8th grade)

• yearbook2028@andersonpta.org (7th grade)

• yearbook2029@andersonpta.org (6th grade)

• yearbook2030@andersonpta.org (5th grade)

• yearbook2031@andersonpta.org (4th grade)

• yearbook2032@andersonpta.org (3rd grade)

• yearbook2033@andersonpta.org (2nd grade)

• yearbook2034@andersonpta.org (1st grade)

• yearbook2035@andersonpta.org (Kindergarten)

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

Picture Day is coming up on Thursday, October 1, and we’re looking for a few volunteers to help things run smoothly.

You can choose a session that works best for your schedule:

• AM Session: 8:20–11:00 AM

• PM Session: 11:40 AM–2:10 PM

• Both Sessions if you’re available all day

Sign up link HERE.

Volunteer roles for Anderson Picture Day are usually busy and fast-moving. Depending on the assignment, you may:

• Check in students upon arrival

• Guide students to stay safe and organized

• Help students get ready for their photos

• Support the photographer’s team with transitions

Please keep in mind:

• Times are approximate and may change up until the day of

• Schedules may shift, and volunteers should be prepared that they might not see their own child during their session

• Staying focused on the role helps keep the day running smoothly for students, staff, and volunteers

• The number of volunteer spots is limited for each session, and we’ll confirm volunteers based on availability and the needs of the event

• If more parents sign up than needed, we may not be able to include everyone this time — but we are grateful for all who offer to help

Thank you for supporting our school community and helping Picture Day run smoothly for our students!

🛍️Regular Market Is On!

Every Sunday @ Columbus Ave. & 77th St (the Anderson School Yard) from 10am - 5pm. We are also participating in Open Streets! Come support us. 

🛍️ 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. Instagram: @grandbazaarnyc

The Anderson School PS 334

100 W 77th St

New York, NY,10024