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🌎 You’re Invited! Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly & Family Food Tasting

Dear Dock Street Families, We are thrilled to invite you to our Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration and Family Food Tasting at Dock Street School for STEAM Studies! Join us as we honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of the ...
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2025 Open House & School Tour Dates! Incoming Grade 6 students.

For grade 5 class tours please email our Parent Coordinator lforte8@schools.nyc.gov ...
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PTA Meeting: PTA/SLT Special Elections – Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 PM (Zoom)

Join us for our October PTA Meeting on Tuesday, October 14 at 5:30 PM via Zoom! The agenda includes: Special Election for PTA Vice President of Communication and Vice President of Fundraising Election of three parent volunteers to serve on ...
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Dock Street Spooktacular Party – Friday, October 31st, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

🎃 Save the Date! 🎃 Dock Street’s student Spooktacular Party is happening on Friday, October 31st, from 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM! 👻 A fun-filled Halloween celebration just for our students: costumes, treats, games, and spooky surprises! 🕸️ Parents, we ...
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8th Grade Info – NYC-SIFT Newly Announced High School Open Houses

Newly Announced Open Houses (Oct. 3, 2025) Clicking on a school’s linked name will send you to the NYC-SIFT website. From there, look for “Upcoming Events” in the “About” section for details on specific open houses. Open Houses A-TECH High ...
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Back-to-School Bash! New Date: Saturday, October 4 | 11 AM – 2 PM at Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park

Dear Dock Street Families, Our Back-to-School Bash is happening on Saturday, Oct. 4th from 11 AM to 2 PM at Pier 2. A fun-filled event for families, staff, and the whole Dock Street community! Come enjoy a day full of ...
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2025 Open House & School Tour Dates!

For grade 5 class tours please email our Parent Coordinator lforte8@schools.nyc.gov ...
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Dock Street PTA Volunteer Opportunities

PTA Committees We invite you to join one of our PTA Committees for the 2025–2026 school year. Each committee plays a vital role in supporting our school: Family & Cultural Events Committee – Plans inclusive school events. Trip Planning Committee ...
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First Virtual PTA Meeting

Tuesday, September 9 5:30 PM We will share our plans, calendar for 2025–2026, and more. Click Here to Register: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkdu6vpz8vHtOAPXTSCzpprDrKCdw-zkWU ...
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Dock Street PTA Calendar of Events 2025–2026

SEPTEMBER
Community Events
Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) ?

Parent Meet & Greet: Thursday, Sept. 4, 8–9:00 a.m.

Back-to-School Bash: Saturday, Sept. 20, 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Plan October Spooktackular (Exec. Board)

Enrichment
Afterschool Sign-Up begins Sept. 02

DSI Afterschool begins Sept. 22 (14–15 weeks)
Fundraising
Holiday Auction planning begins
Dumbo Tree lighting planning begins

Administrative
1st Virtual PTA Meeting: Tuesday Sept. 9, 5:30 p.m.

OCTOBER
Community Events

Halloween Spooktackular: Friday, Oct. 31, 12:30–2:20 p.m.
(consider canceling afterschool)

Enrichment
DSI Afterschool continues

Fundraising
Auction planning continues

Basketball concession planning (JV/Varsity schedules)
Administrative
PTA Meeting: Oct 14, 2025

Talent Show AuditionPlanning Starts

NOVEMBER
Community Events
Native American Heritage Month ?

Family Feast: Wednesday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
(Ms. Forte leads, PTA volunteers & food donations?)

Fundraising
Holiday Auction Planning continues

Giving Tuesday – Nov. 28

Enrichment
DSI Afterschool continues

DSI Afterschool Open House

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Nov 11, 2025 → Veterans Day (federal holiday)

Talent Show Planning continues

DECEMBER
Community Events

Holiday Staff/Teacher Celebration: Dec. 15–19

The School Winter Showcase: Monday, Dec. 22, 1:30–3:30 p.m. PTA?

Dumbo Tree Lighting (early December)

Fundraising
Silent Auction – Dec 8-12, Live Auction – Dec 12

Enrichment
DSI Afterschool continues; 1st session ends (date TBD)

DSI Afterschool Arts Concert

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Dec 9, 2025

Balance sheet due (1st half of year)

Talent Show Planning continues

JANUARY
Community Events

Talent Show – Friday, Jan. 9 or Jan. 16 (Ms. Collins, permits required)

Plan Girls Empowerment Dinner

Fundraising
Popcorn/supplemental fundraiser planning begins

Begin Dumbo Drop planning

Enrichment
2nd DSI Afterschool Session planning

Start Planning Empire Stores Art Show
Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Jan 13, 2026

Auction Thank You Letters

FEBRUARY
Community Events
Black History Month ?

Valentine’s Day Dance – Friday, Feb. 13 (PTA-sponsored)

Girls Empowerment Dinner planning continues

Fundraising
Popcorn/supplemental fundraiser – Feb. 9

Dumbo Drop early planning continues

Enrichment
2nd DSI Afterschool Session: Feb. 2–June 6

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Feb 10, 2026

MARCH
Community Events

World Wildlife Day – Mar. 3 ?

Women’s History Month: Girls Empowerment Dinner – Friday, Mar. 6 (4–6 p.m.)

Fundraising
Dumbo Drop planning continues

Enrichment
DSI Afterschool continues

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Mar 10, 2026

Form PTA Nominating Committee to begin seeking officer/SLT nominees

APRIL
Community Events
Autism Awareness Month ?

Earth Day – Apr. 22 ?

Fundraising
Dumbo Drop promotion begins

Recruit student performances with admin (cheer, etc.)

Enrichment
DSI Afterschool continues

Empire Stores Art Show planning continues

Fundraising component: student art auction/sales

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Apr 14, 2026

Nominating Committee publishes slate of candidates (at least 10 days before May election)

MAY
Community Events
AAPI Month ?

Teacher Appreciation Celebration: Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4–7

Empire Stores Art Show – Last two weeks of May (with student art fundraising/auction component)

Fundraising
Dumbo Drop – Friday, May 29

Finalize Run of Show & materials for Dumbo Drop

Enrichment
Empire Stores Art Show continues
Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday May 12, 2026

PTA & SLT Elections held at General Meeting (officer elections first, SLT immediately after)

JUNE
Community Events
Pride Month ?

Teacher End-of-Year Celebration (Time Out Market, date TBC)

DSI Afterschool Showcase & Closing – Friday, June 12 (TBC: 2:30–3:30 p.m. or 5–6 p.m.)

Incoming 6th Grade Tours – Wednesday, June 24

Male Mental Health Awareness Month: Boys Empowerment Event (Mr. Smith to confirm)

Administrative
PTA Meeting: Tuesday Jun 9, 2026: Wrap up year

Close out budget

SLT Dates (School Leadership Team)
4:30PM – 6PM
9/30
10/28
11/25
12/16 or 12/23 (TBD)
1/27
2/24
3/31
4/28
5/26

F.E.A.T. Meet Dates (Family Engagement Action Team)
5PM – 6PM
9/29
10/27
11/24
12/15 or 12/22 (TBD)
1/26
2/23
3/30
4/27
5/18 (TBD)