NOTICE FOR FIRST PTA MEETING OF 2025-2026 (16 Aug 2025)
Please see the notice for the first PTA. You may also register for the meeting here.
Please see the notice for the first PTA. You may also register for the meeting here.
Hello Parents,
Click Here For The School Supply List.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me in the main office at (718) 794-9759 ext. 4263, or email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov.
Thank you.
Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
11X566
Hello PTA Parent and Staff Members,
Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to announce that the first PTA meeting of the school year will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm (in the school) at 2545 Gunther Avenue in the auditorium. Your attendance is required for this meeting, so please make every effort to join us. There will be refreshments served during the meeting.
Please register for the meeting here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9V-qijnHollngWQuXYfvEcGwuFPN8NCjnZpq3q1UIBWyXag/viewform?usp=preview
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 794-9750 ext. 4263.
Professionally,
Tahesha Perry, PTA President
Good Morning,
We hope you all had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to coming back to school! We know many of you are eager to begin preparing your supplies. Below is the supply list and uniform sale dates so you have everything you need for the start of school on Thursday, September 4th.
Supply Lists:
- 6th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjLeCGWMk7kZcjbwF_jbivgmy25fbzLo2aezMEUjqfo/edit?usp=sharing
- 7th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YecjZdEme4oYONdCnbJf4b921Oa9PZPzFX2DJILSQXU/edit?usp=sharing
- 8th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RTqYdVEBU3U7fQsI2AVgoKOLWkxwqxGcqeYEc4TQRsw/edit?usp=sharing
We hope to see the 6th graders and parents this Thursday, August 28th at 10am for our PGMS 6th Grade Orientation and we can't wait to see everyone on September 4th for the first day of school!
Welcome PTA Parent & Staff Members:
TONIGHT’S ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY FOR MAXIMUM PARENT AND STAFF PARTICIPATION!
You can join us virtually here:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/s/94503878193 passcode: 147442
Our Current Candidates For the Executive Board are:
- Tahesha Perry (current VP) for PRESIDENT
- Serena Rodriguez (current President) for TREASURER
- Chaney Matos (current Secretary) for SECRETARY
- Shane Nickens (Parent Member) for VICE-PRESIDENT
Join us tonight to cast your ballot and vote for the next EXECUTIVE BOARD of PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION.
We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.
Sincerely,
Serena Rodriguez, President of
Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
11X566
Hello PTA Parent/Staff Members:
THERE ARE 10 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE 2025-2026 PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) ELECTIONS. Join us on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm at 2545 Gunther Avenue Bronx, New York 10469 (in the school auditorium).
The PTA Members must elect the new Executive Board Members who will lead the PTA membership for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member of the PTA, your attendance is required in order for our PTA to successfully elect the new Executive Board.
A list of the current nominees running for the PTA Board is available on the Registration and Nomination Form. If you would like to run for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, or simply want to show your support for one of the nominees, please complete the Election Registration and Nomination Form. Scan the provided QR Code with your phone camera to access the form.
You can register for the elections, make your nominations and access the link to see the current nominations.
If you have any concerns or questions, you may:
We look forward to seeing you at the PTA elections on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.
Sincerely,
Serena Rodriguez, President of
Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
11X566
Hello PTA Parent/Staff Members:
The PTA Executive Board formally invites you to join the PTA membership on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm for the 2025-2026 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Elections.
The PTA Members must elect the new (or current) Executive Board Members who will lead the PTA membership for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member of the PTA, your attendance is required in order for our PTA to successfully elect the new Executive Board.
A list of the current board members and nominees running for a position on the PTA Board will be posted on the nomination form. If you would like to run for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, please complete the Election Nomination Form located on our school website PGMS566.org.
To register for the elections, visit our school website PGMS566.org and click Register For (May 19th) PTA Elections in the section that says Register For Our Upcoming Events. You may also find the links on Class Dojo.
If you have any concerns or questions pertaining to the elections, please feel free to either 1. Call Parent Coordinator Leader in the main office at (718) 794-9750 ext. 4263, 2. email him at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, or 3. stop by the main office in room 426 on the 4th floor.
We look forward to seeing you at the PTA elections on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.
Sincerely,
Serena Rodriguez, President of
Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
11X566
PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW, APRIL 24, 2025
6th & 7th Grade Parents,
If you have not sent in the money for Picture Day, you may do so by 3pm today. There are only 10 envelope left, so first come, first serve.
Remember, all kids taking individual pictures may "Dress Up" for pictures, or just wear their uniform. No Jeans Please.
Don't miss this opportunity to capture a precious moment in time. If you have any question, you can call me in the office (718) 794-9750.
Thank you for your cooperation and participation.
Serena Rodriguez, President
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
Parent -Teacher Association
PTA Lunch For Students II
A hardcopy of the flyer to be returned with students' money will be handed out to the advisories on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Dear Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents,
The PTA Executive Board and Lifeway Photographers are hosting a Picture Day for all students on Thursday, April 24, 2025. Pictures will be taken individually and by class group. Students were given packets to take home (and this letter) which are to be completed, with payment due by Monday, April 21, 2025.
Please do not permit your child to wear green or green color combinations (as it will negatively affect the photo). Students should be dressed to impress! We look forward to your participation!
Professionally,
Serena Rodriguez, President
Parent-Teacher Association
Pelham Gardens Middle School, 11X566
Parents want to have a direct voice in matters concerning our school and students, such as school-based planning and shared decision making, should become a part of the School Leadership Team, or SLT. How do you become a member of the SLT, you ask? There are 5 ways to get on the SLT:
The School Leadership Team consists of 10 or more members and includes of the above mentioned membership spots. The PTA President is a mandatory member of the SLT, along with the Principal/Admin Designee and UFT Chapter Leader. Any parent who wishes to become a member of the SLT, must either be elected PTA President by the PTA parent members, or be elected by the PTA parent members to specifically serve on the SLT. If you are interested in being a part of the Pelham Gardens Middle School SLT, please make sure you attend our PTA meetings and express your interest to the PTA Executive Board and the parent members.
Michael Morgan
(Assistant Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Tahesha Perry
(7th/8th Grade Parent)
Bibi Khan
(7th Grade Parent)
Agnes Velez
7th Grade Parent
Christine Matias
(7th Grade Parent)
Chaney Matos, PTA Secretary
(8th Grade Parent)
Patricia Moreta
(8th Grade Parent)
Launamay Rutherford
(8th Grade Parent
Anne Hennessey
(8th Grade Science/Sped)
Alexandra Karpathios
(8th Grade Social Studies)
Leton Hall
(8th Grade Science)
Aaron Roberson
(School Aide)
Michael Morgan
(Assistant Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Serena Rodriguez
(7th Grade Parent)
Bibi Khan
(6th Grade Parent)
Agnes Velez
6th Grade Parent
Christine Matias
(8th/6th Grade Parent)
Chaney Matos, PTA Secretary
(7th Grade Parent)
Patricia Moreta
(7th Grade Parent)
Launamay Rutherford
(7th Grade Parent)
Anne Hennessey
(8th Grade Science/Sped)
Alexandra Karpathios
(8th Grade Social Studies)
Leton Hall
(8th Grade Science)
Aaron Roberson
(School Aide)
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N/A
N/A
Michael Morgan
(Assistant Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Cheyeanne Zelaya
(7th Grade Parent)
TBA
TBA
TBA
TBA
Anne Hennessey
(Visual Arts/Sped/Coordinator of Student Activities)
TBA
Amy Mascunana
(ESL-ELA)
TBA
Michael Morgan
(Assistant Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Dejonae Pettaway
(PA President/6th grade parent)
Lashandra Francis
(PA Secretary/6th grade parent)
Staffanie Bonilla
(PA Treasurer/8th grade parent)
Jennifer Oquendo
(8th grade parent)
Cynthia Maldonado
(7th grade parent)
Anne Hennessey
(*COSA/Visual Arts/Sped)
*COSA = Coordinator of Student Activities
Justin Bonti
(7th grade math)
Amy Mascunana
(8th grade/ESL-ELA)
Michael Morgan
(Assistant Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Yanira Ferreira
(PA President/8th grade parent)
Corinthia Barrow
(PA Treasurer/6th grade parent)
Neisha Jones
(PA Secretary/7th grade parent)
Nancy Torres
(8th grade parent)
Tiffany Lynn Gonzalez
(8th grade parent)
Anne Hennessey
(COSA/Visual Arts/Sped)
*COSA = Coordinator of Student Activities
Justin Bonti
(7th grade math)
Amy Mascunana
(8th grade/ESL-ELA)
Lakiya Daughtry
(School Aide)
Ian McGhie
(Principal)
Joalleyne Weathers
(7th grade Sped. ELA)
Yanira Ferreira (successor)
(PA President/8th grade parent)
Sandra Mollette (predecessor)
(PA President/8th grade parent)
Dawn Jones
(PA Secretary/8th grade parent)
Sandra Mollette
(PA Treasurer/8th grade parent)
Yanira Ferreira
(PA Treasurer/8th grade parent)
Nancy Torres
(8th grade parent)
Rossy Soto
(8th grade parent)
Neisha Jones
(6th grade parent)
Lynn Gonzalez
(7th grade parent)
Anne Hennessey
(COSA/Science/Sped)
*COSA = Coordinator of Student Activities
Justin Bonti
(7th grade math)
Amy Mascunana
(8th grade/ESL-ELA)
Lakiya Daughtry
(School Aide)