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Alumni OUTREACH

Chair(s): Ariel Intravia

A hand drawing a chalk outline of a graduation cap on top of a world map drawn on a green chalkboard.

apparel

We’re so excited to be your Apparel Committee Chairs. We’ve been working with local vendors and some very talented and creative P.S. 185 parents to bring you new spirit wear this year.

We’re always looking for volunteers to help. Whether you have a love for fashion, an eye for design, retail experience – or you’re simply someone who enjoys purchasing and wearing clothing – sign up today and we’ll be in touch to let you know about volunteer opportunities.

Chair(s): Heather Mancini, Tom Byrne and Joe Muto

Three young children standing outdoors on a sidewalk, holding hands, smiling, with buildings and trees in the background. They are wearing colorful shirts with smiley face designs and logos that say P.S. 185 BAY RIDGE BROOKLYN, NY.

assemblies
& SCHOOLWIDE EVENTS

Chair(s): Monique Elefterakis and Gabrielle James

Children and adults stand on stage, participating in a game show called "The Brain Show" with a colorful backdrop featuring stars, books, and US Capitol images. An older man with headphones reads questions, while children and judges answer or receive awards.

Book Fair

Join us for a world of imagination at our Annual Book Fair!

It's a two-day celebration of books, learning, and fun. All classes attend the fair during the school day, and families are welcome to purchase books after school. All proceeds raise funds for the PTA.

Chair(s): Ariel Intravia and Tiffany Grant

Book fair display with shelves of children's books and tables of books on red tablecloths in a gymnasium with a basketball hoop and blue walls.
Colorful assortment of sharpened colored pencils in various lengths and colors.

Diversity, equity & inclusion / Cultural Fair

Chair(s): Tiffany Grant

ENRICHMENT

Chair(s): Maia Lynch and Theresa Kovary

family fun

One Friday each month, PS 185 will host a FAMILY FUN NIGHT! Everything from movie nights, to crafts, to park clean-ups will happen during the family fun events! It’s a great way to build our PS 185 community and HAVE FUN!

Chair(s): Gabrielle James, Karen Carlson, and Amanda Rich

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GALA

This committee organizes our biggest fundraiser for the year!

Chair(s): TBC

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GARDEN

Planted in 2025 by the PS 185 PTA in collaboration with the Narrows Botanical Garden, our Native School Garden is a living classroom and a haven for wildlife.


Chair(s): Tara Cardone and Jeff Rallo

A garden scene with blooming yellow and red tulips, a gardening fork, rake, black watering can, and a potted plant, set against green foliage and trees.
Learn more

Graduation

This committee coordinates all events related to the 5th grade graduation, including Chip Fridays, the graduation ceremony, lunch and trip.

Chair(s): Monique Elefterakis and Angie Kotronis

Chalk drawings of graduation caps floating in the air on a blackboard.

holiday shop


Chair(s): Nicole Forman

School supplies on a wooden desk with a blackboard in background. Items include a metal mesh pencil holder with colorful pens, a rainbow-shaped organizer with a graduation cap, an apple, a red alarm clock, and a small yellow school bus toy.

KINDERGARTEN OUTREACH

Chair(s): Kim Langel

Stack of hardcover books with an open book on top, placed on a wooden surface against a teal background.

LIBRARY


Chair(s): Julie Cheap, Doree Douloumbakas, Michelle Magnus

Newsletter

The PTA Pulse

Chair(s): Kim Langel and Pam Piccola-Fales

newspaper

The Cub Chronicle

Chair(s): Nathalie Kirsheh and Danielle Palmo

Parent communication

Disseminates information to Class Parents.

Chair(s):Danielle Provenzano

Multiple hands stacked together, symbolizing unity and teamwork, with some hands wearing rings and a scrunchie.

plant sale

Every year in May our school hosts a plant sale - usually held on a Friday before Mother’s Day during the school day.

We will need volunteers to help set up / unload plants off the truck + sell throughout the day. Signup sheet to follow!

Chairs: Nicole Fusco-Evans and Ariel Intravia

Display of potted flowers including pink, purple, and orange impatiens at a plant sale, with signs indicating they are new guinea impatiens priced at $6.

School Photos

Twice a year this committee coordinates with a vendor to take school pictures of students and their class, which also serves as a fundraiser for the PTA.

Chairs: Audrey Raudales and Julie Samaris

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teacher & staff appreciation

Every year in June on a date when the kids are off from school, but the teachers have an in person work day, the PTA hosts a catered luncheon at school to honor our teachers and staff.

If parents volunteer to come into school on this day, their children are welcome to come help too. We will need volunteers to help plan beforehand and to set up on the day of. Signup sheet to follow as we get closer to June.

Chairs: Lauren Mehta and Diane Fazzorali

buffet table with various salads, fruit, cookies, and sandwiches at a party or gathering.

Wellness

Chairs: Theresa Kovary