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Notice of Impending School Bus Strike

NOTICE OF IMPENDING SCHOOL BUS STRIKE

To support the school bus drivers, matrons and mechanics that help get our kids to and from school everyday, you have to voice your concerns to the City of New York and urge them to sign a contract for a 5-year extension.

Here is an article from the New York Post which sheds some light on the situation: https://nypost.com/2025/10/20/us-news/nyc-school-bus-firms-plan-to-fire-workers-end-service-to-150k-students-in-contract-dispute/

You can download the notice in the attachment.
- Notice of Impending School Bus Strike.pdf
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
TONIGHT'S PTA MEETING IS CANCELLED!!!

Hello PTA Parent Members and Staff,

This message is to inform you that tonight's PTA meeting has been cancelled. The PTA Executive Board will follow up with the next meeting soon.

Thank You and have a great evening.

Executive Board

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
RE: Hope You Had A Great 3 Day Weekend, But Now...
Hello Again PTA Parent Members and Staff,

Today is Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This is a friendly reminder about tomorrow's PTA meeting and October fundraiser.

The PTA will hold its second meeting of the school year tomorrow, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm. The meeting will take place in-person at our school building at 2545 Gunther Avenue in the auditorium. Please register before the meeting here: https://forms.gle/RxnegVaWiVSDmuaZ6

We will discuss the following matters:

PTA Plates For A Purpose Fundraiser (Lunch for students) - Students will have received their food earlier in the day.

Candy/Popcorn/Cookie Dough Fundraiser - Permission Slips and Boxes are available. Money due Nov. 3rd.

Joining Committees and Volunteering for School Events

Parent Member Ideas for PTA-sponsored Events

Flyers for the fundraiser and tomorrow's PTA meeting were distributed to your child in their advisory, so all the details are provided there. You can also see the flyers attached to this email, on our school website PGMS566.org and on Class Dojo.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, call (718) 794-9750 extension 4263 or message him on Class Dojo.

Thank You,

Tahesha Perry, President

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
- Fundraiser Flyer - Oct 2025 1(1).pdf
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
Happy Friday - Fun, Family, Food and Fundraisers For Fall
Hello Again PTA Parent Members and Staff,

Happy Friday to you! This is a friendly reminder about the upcoming PTA events for October.

The PTA will hold its second meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm. The meeting will take place in-person at our school building at 2545 Gunther Avenue in the auditorium. Please register for the meeting here: https://forms.gle/RxnegVaWiVSDmuaZ6

We will discuss the following matters:

PTA Plates For A Purpose Fundraiser

Candy/Popcorn/Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Joining Committees and Volunteering for School Events

Parent Member Ideas for PTA-sponsored Events

Flyers for both of the fundraisers and the upcoming PTA meeting were distributed to your child this past Tuesday in their advisory, so all the details are provided there. You can also see the flyers attached to this email, on our school website PGMS566.org and on Class Dojo.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, call (718) 794-7950 extension 4263 or message him on Class Dojo.

Thank You,

Tahesha Perry, President

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
RE: Fun, Family, Food and Fundraisers For Fall
Hello PTA Parent Members and Staff,

Happy Hump Day to you! The school year began on an extremely positive note with an already-elected PTA Executive Board and a successful first PTA meeting. Therefore, we would like to share to the following upcoming PTA events for October.

The PTA will hold its second meeting of the school year on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 5:30pm. The meeting will take place in-person at our school building at 2545 Gunther Avenue in the auditorium. Please register for the meeting here: https://forms.gle/RxnegVaWiVSDmuaZ6

We will discuss the following matters:

PTA Plates For A Purpose Fundraiser

Candy/Popcorn/Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Joining Committees and Volunteering for School Events

Parent Member Ideas for PTA-sponsored Events

Flyers for both of the fundraisers and the upcoming PTA meeting were distributed to your child yesterday in their advisory, so all the details are provided there. You can also see the flyers attached to this email, on our school website PGMS566.org and on Class Dojo.

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, call (718) 794-7950 extension 4263 or message him on Class Dojo.

Thank You,

Tahesha Perry, President

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
No School on Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Yom Kippur)

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Families,

Please be aware that on Thursday, October 2, 2025 all New York City Public Schools will be closed for Yom Kippur. School will continue on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 8:25am.

Thank You,

--

Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
Parent Teacher Meet & Greet/ Student Absent Email Address

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents,

There are two important pieces of information I need to share with you.

First, tomorrow, September 18th, you will receive a call from one of your child's advisors to introduce themselves. The call will take place between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. So, please stay alert for that phone call. Your child's advisor may be able to answer some general academic or classroom related questions you may have.

Second, in the interest of making sure your child's absence is reported correctly, our school has created a student absence reporting email address.

Missing out on school means missing out on learning. Missing even one day of school can make children fall behind in class. Just 2 absences per month can add up to missing 1 full month of school. This counts for all absences, even excused absences. Good attendance starts early.

Tips:
Talk to your child about why attendance is important.
Use a calendar to keep track of your child's absences from school.
Schedule regular check-ups at the doctor on school holidays.
Set bedtime and morning routines.
Talk to school staff if getting to school on time is hard.

Pelham Gardens Middle School is committed to working together with you. To make our reporting process more efficient, one option is to report absences via email at: 11X566_absentstudent@groups.schools.nyc

Third, if you have any questions about tomorrow's phone call or reporting an absence of your child, please feel free to call me at (718) 794-9750 extension 4263, email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, or message me on Class Dojo.

Thank you,

--

Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
11X566
2545 Gunther Avenue, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10469
mleader3@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 794-9750 ext. 4263
fax: (718) 794-9756

http://pgms566.org

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
TODAY IS THE DAY - First PTA Meeting is Today

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents and Staff Members,

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

The PTA's first meeting of the school year is TODAY at 5:30pm, in the auditorium.

If you have any suggested activities, events or fundraiser ideas for the PTA, or any concerns or question you would like to present to the Executive Board, please have them ready. The Executive Board Members of the PTA will bring some important matter to the parent members' (and teachers') attention as stated in previous emails and messages.

Also, our esteemed Principal Mr. McGhie will make an early appearance at tonight's meeting to speak to the parents and staff members in attendance. He will be able to answer some Admin-level questions parents may have about schoolwide, districtwide or citywide policies.

And of course, there will be food and beverages served at the meeting, so come ready to Meet, Greet and Eat! And don't forget, please register for tonight's meeting here: https://forms.gle/6qVvJGVNZqdoSh2t7.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me in the main office at (718) 794-9750 extension 4263, email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov or message me on Class Dojo 😁.

Thank You,

--

Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
11X566
2545 Gunther Avenue, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10469
mleader3@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 794-9750 ext. 4263
fax: (718) 794-9756

http://pgms566.org(Official School Website)

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
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.
- Flyer for First PTA Meeting of 2025-2026.pdf
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
School Supply List 2025-2026

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

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

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