Our PTA's Mission
At PS56, we recognize there has never been a greater need for a mutually collaborative relationship between the families of students and the educators and administrators charged with their academic and emotional well-being. The PTA is in charge of creating bridges of communication among all the different stakeholders.
Every parent's voice is important and should be made to feel welcome. Every teacher and administrator should feel their hard work is recognized and their input is appreciated. Together, we can create an engaging environment where our students will flourish and be set on their path to becoming responsible global citizens.
2024-2025 Executive Board
We're here to help! Reach out to any of the board members directly with questions or feedback (all accessible via Konstella), or use pta@ps56k.org.
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​President: Beatriz Congar (beatriz@ps56k.org)
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Vice President: Jessie Cohen (fundraising@ps56k.org)
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Corresponding Secretary: Corey Apar Kahn (corey@ps56k.org)
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Treasurer: Sarah Spagnolo (treasurer@ps56k.org)
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Financial Secretary: April Greene (treasurer@ps56k.org)
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Recording Secretaries: Amelia Felbinger & Makayla Moto
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Lower Grade Rep (PreK-1st Grade): Shira Moss
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Upper Grade Rep (2nd-5th Grade): Jason Lord-Surratt
General PTA Meetings
Meetings are typically held on the third Monday of each month, online and occasionally in-person. All PS 56 parents and staff are encouraged to attend.
And remember -- any parent, grandparent, and guardian with a child attending PS56 is automatically a PTA member!
Meetings Dates for the ‘24 - ‘25 school year
Monday, Sept 16 - 7pm
Monday, Oct 21 - 7pm
Monday, Nov 18 - 7pm
Monday, Dec 18 - 7pm
Monday, Jan 13 - 7pm
Monday, Feb 10 - 7pm
Monday March 17 - 7pm
Wednesday, April 23 - 7pm
Monday, May 19 - 7pm
Monday, June 16 - 7pm
PTA Committees
Get involved and make a difference in the PS56 community – it takes a village! Find the Committees section in Konstella and sign up. If you have an interest or idea for a new committee, reach out to the PTA board at pta@ps56k.org to help with next steps.
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​5th Grade Committee​
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After School Committee
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Class Parents
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​Design Committee
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​​Fundraising Committee​​
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Gates Avenue Green Team
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Pride Committee
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Reading Campground Event
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STEAM 56 Event