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Parents Association
The MS 51 Parent Association (PA) is your voice in the school—a venue for asking questions and connecting to the school administration and the larger school community. We also raise funds to enhance your child’s school experience.
The PA, through the generous support from MS 51 families and other fundraising events provides critical support for the Arts Talents, Technology, Staff Development, Social-Emotional Programs, and Scholarships so all students can participate in the rich offering of activities. These dollars and in-kind support ensure MS 51 remains a rigorous and enriching educational experience for all students.
Contact us at middleschool51pa@gmail.com
How can I participate
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Attend PA meetings (check our calendar for dates)
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Stay Informed – Register for a NYC School Account or with Konstella to receive monthly PA newsletter and weekly announcements.
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Volunteer – We have a monthly volunteer session on Saturday mornings and are always seeking support in translation services, bake sales, and staffing at PA events
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Serve on the PA board or a committee!
Donate
Help support MS 51! Donations fund everything from lab equipment, learning software, sport team fees, studio materials and more.
You can contribute by:
PAYPAL
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Visit PayPal and use your preferred credit card
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Please add note: “Friends of MS 51”
CHECK:
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Mail a check to the school c/o: MS 51 Parent Association, 350 Fifth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
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Please make the check out to “Friends of MS51”
CASH:
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Drop off the money with Ms. Julia Castro, Parent Coordinator
Consider a company match
Another way you can increase your donation to our PA is through your company’s Matching Gift Program. Please contact your Human Resources Department to see if your company offers matching gifts.
Shopify:
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Interested in purchasing MS51 merchandise click here for our shopify account.
Parent Resources
Diversity, Unity & Equity Team (DUET)
The ABCs of MS51
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Achievement
because all students are up to the task and can grow -
Belonging
because we affirm every child, their family and their community -
Commitment
because it takes all of us working together to build an equitable community
DUET plays a vital role in shaping a school culture that promotes an inclusive, diverse, and equitable learning environment. All are welcome to join DUET’s monthly meetings and engage in planning events and initiatives to facilitate DUET’s mission—supporting an academic program that will allow all students to excel, celebrating the diversity of our community, and giving our students an opportunity to learn from each other.
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Our monthly meetings Include:
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Family and faulty discussions of diversity, equity, and inclusion
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Planning for the One Book, One School Program
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Developing ideas for inclusive academic programing (e.g., Black Lives Matter week)
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Planning monthly cultural celebrations e.g., Hispanic Heritage Month, Diwali, Lunar New Year)
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And we welcome your ideas!
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We hold meetings monthly and all MS 51 community members are welcome to join at any time! If you need interpretation in Spanish and Mandarin, please let us know before the meeting by emailing us at Jcastro10@schools.nyc.gov