named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Monthly PA Meetings
Regular evening meetings open to all parents and guardians to receive updates, join committees, and participate in decision-making
Parent Association Committees
Volunteer-led groups focused on various aspects of school life, open to new members through PA meetings
School Leadership Team (SLT)
Elected parent and staff body that develops the school's Comprehensive Educational Plan and provides guidance on school policy using consensus-based decision making
activities · 13 groups
What they do
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Family-School Engagement Programs 3 activities
- Facilitates family communication via digital platformUses Class Dojo to communicate with families about school events, teacher insights, lesson plans, and classroom photos to strengthen home-school connections.
- Fosters broad parent participation in school communitySupports and encourages parent involvement at all levels of the school community to strengthen family-school partnerships.
- Provides parent training for school governanceOffers training and opportunities for parents to participate in school governance and decision-making processes.
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Student and Member Conduct Policies 2 activities
- Implements student device use policyEnforces a policy prohibiting personal internet-enabled electronic devices during the school day in compliance with New York State Education Law §2803, minimizing distractions and supporting a focused learning environment.
- Manages student device collection and storageOperates a daily system for collecting, securely storing, and returning personal electronic devices for students in all grades, with staff-supervised procedures during arrival and dismissal.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 2 activities
- Offers STEM-focused after-school programmingProvides a STEM-focused after-school program featuring daily hands-on projects, homework support, and all materials supplied for student participation.
- Provides LEGO-based after-school classesOffers after-school LEGO-based classes where students engage in creative building and themed projects using a large collection of LEGO pieces.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 2 activities
- Operates comprehensive after-school programRuns a full-scale after-school program at PS 889 from 2:30 to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, offering homework help, enrichment activities, and a nutritious snack; serves 60 students with programming in yoga, sports, art, music, drama, and physical education.
- Operates weekly enrichment clubs for studentsRuns weekly enrichment clubs that extend classroom learning by enabling students to explore diverse interests and develop new skills, with offerings rotating based on parent and teacher leadership.
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Fire Safety Education & Prevention 1 activity
- Conducts emergency preparedness drillsCoordinates quarterly evacuation, lockdown, and shelter-in drills for staff and students to ensure safety readiness.
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PTA/PTO Communication & Engagement Coordination 1 activity
- Conducts monthly parent meetings and volunteer engagementHosts monthly evening meetings for parents and guardians to share updates and operates Parent Association (PA) committees that recruit and engage parent volunteers through structured monthly meetings.
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School and School-Community Events 1 activity
- Hosts school-year kickoff eventsOrganizes a Welcome Back Picnic event in the schoolyard at the start of each school year to engage the school community.
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Campus and Residential Safety Services 1 activity
- Maintains emergency communication protocolsEnsures emergency communication readiness by allowing parent-student contact through the main office and using GAMA for emergency messaging to families.
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Youth-Led Student Publications 1 activity
- Produces student-run magazineSupports the creation of a student-run magazine that serves as an outlet for students to express their interests, goals, and thoughts.
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Before and After School Childcare 1 activity
- Provides breakfast programs for studentsOffers breakfast to students through multiple modalities: early drop-off breakfast starting at 8:00 AM for grades 1–5, cafeteria breakfast for late-arriving students, and in-classroom breakfast at 8:20 AM for Pre-K and Kindergarten students.
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Supports arts residencies with cultural organizationsPartners with cultural organizations such as The Brooklyn Conservatory, NYC Ballet, Calpulli Mexican Dance Company, and Franklin Furnace to support arts residencies for students.
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Supports student educational growth with resourcesProvides support and resources to the school that directly benefit student educational development.
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Youth Health and Wellness Education 1 activity
- Supports student wellness and healthy habitsAdvances the school’s wellness policy by promoting healthy eating and physical activity among students.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113K
Contributions & grants$113K100%
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Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$126K
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balance sheet
Total assets$54K
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Net assets$54K
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue +16.1%
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Alden Moves Partner — Offers the Dance Explorers program at PS 889, introducing students to various dance styles and choreography.
- Brooklyn Click and Connect Partner — Provides after-school LEGO-based STEM classes with pickup from PS 889.
- Calpulli Mexican Dance Company Partner — Cultural partner providing arts residencies for students.
- Class Dojo Partner — Uses Class Dojo as a communication platform to connect families with teachers and classroom activities.
- Creativity Pro Soccer Partner — Provides a creative after-school soccer program with pickup from PS 889 and activities at Parade Grounds.
- EzraGuitar Partner — Offers after-school music and theater programs with pickup from PS 889.
- Franklin Furnace Partner — Cultural partner providing arts residencies for students.
- Kids Orbit Partner — Operates a full-scale after-school program at PS 889 with homework supervision and enrichment activities.
- Make Chem Possible Partner — Offers a STEM-focused, project-based after-school program with pickup from PS 889 and daily science activities.
- NIA Partner — Provides after-school programming at PS 889 that includes homework help, arts, and physical education.
- NYC Ballet Partner — Cultural partner providing arts residencies for students.
- New York City Department of Education Government — Operates in affiliation with the public school system to support student enrollment and funding.
- New York City Public Schools Government — Follows NYCPS policies including the Discipline Code, Chancellor's Regulation A-413, and Internet Acceptable Use and Safety Policy.
- New York State Education Department Government — Implements cell phone policy in compliance with New York State Education Law §2803.
- PS 889 Partner — Cooperative working relationship between parents and staff of PS 889
- PS 889 Partner — Parent Association collaborates with PS 889 school to facilitate enrichment clubs led by parents and teachers.
- Rosebud Art Studio Partner — Launches an on-site after-school art program at PS 889 for the 2024-25 school year, with additional pickup options on other days.
- Sports United Partner — Provides an after-school program at PS 889 with sports, homework help, and snacks.
- The Brooklyn Conservatory Partner — Cultural partner providing arts residencies for students.
- The Craft Salon Partner — Provides an after-school arts and crafts program with pickup from PS 889 and project-based learning.
- The Tiny Scientist Partner — Offers hands-on science classes for children with pickup from PS 889 on Mondays.
- United Federation of Teachers Partner — Collaborates through joint membership on the School Leadership Team, including the UFT Chapter Leader as a mandatory member.
- Viva Art Studio Partner — Offers a bilingual after-school art program with pickup from PS 889 on Wednesdays through Fridays.
- myschoolapps.com Partner — Online platform used for families to submit the annual Family Income Form.
strategies · 9
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Programming Based on Local Expertisemethodology: community-driven_programmingBy using parent- and teacher-led programming, the organization adapts enrichment offerings to community interests and expertise, ensuring responsive and personalized learning opportunities, because programs rooted in local knowledge have higher relevance and participation.
- Consensus-Based Decision Making for Shared Ownershipmethodology: consensus_decision_makingBy using consensus-based decision making, the organization ensures collaborative input and shared ownership in school leadership decisions, because inclusive governance builds trust and strengthens collective commitment to outcomes.
- Cultural Partnerships to Enhance Arts Educationmethodology: cultural-partnership_residenciesBy partnering with cultural institutions for arts residencies, the organization provides sustained engagement with professional artists, because long-term interaction with experts deepens student learning and artistic development.
- Equitable Access Through Individualized Accommodationsmethodology: equitable-accessBy providing individualized exceptions to device-use policies based on educational, medical, or linguistic needs, the organization ensures equitable access, because flexibility in rules prevents exclusion of vulnerable students and supports inclusion.
- Inclusive Family Engagement through Accessible Outreachmethodology: inclusive_family_engagementBy offering multi-format options (online and paper) for submitting required family income data, the organization supports equitable participation and ensures funding eligibility for all families, because accessible processes reduce barriers for non-English-speaking and low-income households.
- Integrated After-School Programming for Holistic Developmentmethodology: seamless-day-integrationBy integrating after-school programs with the traditional school day, the organization enhances learning and supports social and emotional growth, because seamless transitions and aligned curricula reinforce academic and personal development.
- Parent Leadership Development to Strengthen Engagementmethodology: parent_leadership_developmentBy building parent leadership and capacity, the organization strengthens family engagement in education and school governance, because empowered parents become active partners in shaping school culture and policy.
- School-Family Partnerships to Enhance Collaborationmethodology: school-family_partnershipBy fostering cooperative relationships between parents and school staff, the organization enhances school-community collaboration, because mutual trust and communication improve student outcomes and institutional responsiveness.
- Student-Led Media for Student Voice and Engagementmethodology: student-led_mediaBy empowering students to produce their own publication, the organization fosters expression and engagement, because authentic platforms for voice increase ownership and civic development.