Now this is an idea whose time has come. A coming together of Brooklyn PTA’s as a way to fund raise, share information, and support the schools. They’ve even got a website. They’re planning a great inaugural event that I may participate in.

This Friday a group of Brooklyn elementary school PTAs will come
together for a unique event to raise money together.

In the face of budget cuts this year and planned cuts for next year,
PTAs of all sorts are being asked to do more fund raising to help
support their schools. In communities with a strong economic base,
this is not as difficult as it is for communities where families are
less affluent.

A new organization, brooklynpta.org, was formed to raise money for all
of our children, no matter which school they attend.

Our first event is this Friday’s 5K Run-Walk-Stroll-Toddle in Prospect
Park. Any Brooklyn elementary school is eligible to share in the race
proceeds by getting 20 runners/walkers to participate. Remember to
note which school you are running for when you register. Runners can
come from anywhere, not just your school.Get your sisters, brothers,
cousins, aunts, uncles, mothers, fathers and friends and come on out.

To sign up or get more information, go to brooklynpta.org.

The registration fee is $15 with a $25 cap for families running
together. Raise additional money by getting sponsors!

Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the run begins at 7 p.m. at the
Lincoln Road Pavilion.

With all the crazy news from the DOE lately, this is a nice chance to
do something positive for our schools. Some of the schools involved so
far include PS 10, 107, 146, 29, 39, 139, 295 and 261 among others. We
also have support from the UFT and the Brooklyn Roadrunners Club. How
about you?

Any questions? Feel free to ask me or go to brooklynpta.org.

Sincerely,
Sarah Cassidy (PS 146, BNS)