About
The PS85Q Parent Association (the PA!) wants to welcome you to the 2022-2023 school year! As a reminder to all of our parents, our current PA Board consists of:
- Faridys Zambrana and Shomita Rahman: Co-Presidents
- Lisa Mulero and Pagona Lalljee: Co-Vice Presidents
- Mercedes Jennings and Simone Curbelo: Co-Secretaries
- Carolina Windsor and Mina Nakajima-Wu: Co-Treasurers
What is the PA?
We’re a group of parents who volunteer to organize fundraising that directly benefits ALL PS85Q CHILDREN.
What kinds of fundraising did the PA organize during the 2022-2023 school year?
- Movie Nights
- Cherrydale Mail Order Fundraising
- Box Tops for Schools
- Spring Dance
- Read-a-Thon
How did the PA use the funds raised during the 2018-2019 school year?
- Noguchi Museum Program for 1st graders
- Art House Astoria for Kindergarten, 2nd graders, and 3rd graders
- Audubon for the Birds for 3rd graders
- Dance Wave for 5th graders
- Printer ink for all teachers
- Teacher & staff appreciation events