06/21/2026
π¨ Hey PS 86K Families! π¬
Can you believe weβve made it to the final week of the school year?! We are wrapping up an amazing year of creativity and art with an epic, jam-packed Spirit Week from June 22β26! π₯³β¨
First, a massive Happy Fatherβs Day this Sunday to all of our incredible PS 86K dads, grandpas, and father figures! We love and celebrate you! ππ
Then, get those outfits ready because Monday kicks off our ultimate Grade Color War! π¨ From there, we are rocking matching outfits for Twin Day π―, staying eco-friendly for Reusable Water Bottle Day π§, repping our favorite teams for Soccer Jersey Day β½, and wrapping it all up in true island style with Tropical Day on Friday! ποΈπΊ
Friday is also our LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! π We hope all of our multimedia and arts superstars have a fun, creative, and safe summer break. ποΈπΈ
Don't forget to mark your calendars: the first day of the next school year is Thursday, September 10, 2026! Let's make this last week unforgettable! ππ
06/14/2026
Hey PS 86K Families! π¨β¨ Here is your quick look at our exciting week ahead (June 15 β June 19):
Monday @ 9:00 AM: New Kindergarten Orientation! Welcome to our newest little artists! ππ₯°
Tuesday: Awards Assemblies continue! Check backpacks for invitations. ππ
Wednesday @ 9:00 AM: 5th Grade Final Assembly held at IS 383! Let's celebrate our graduates! πβ‘οΈ
Thursday: Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremonies! Get your cameras ready! π§ΈπΈ
Friday: NO SCHOOL in observance of Juneteenth. Enjoy the long weekend! ποΈβ€οΈ
β½οΈ WWF Fundraiser! πΌ
All week long, our 4th graders are selling awesome FIFA-themed pins for $1! All money goes to the World Wildlife Fund to help save animals. Bring a dollar and score a pin! π₯
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06/07/2026
ποΈ Whatβs Happening This Week at PS 86K! π¨β¨
Hey PS 86K Families! π₯° Here is your quick look at whatβs coming up this week (June 8 β June 12). Letβs finish this school year strong and shining bright! π
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Mark Your Calendars:
π₯ Tuesday, June 9 @ 8:30 AM | Final PTA Meeting!
Join us in person for our last PTA meeting of the school year! Letβs celebrate our amazing community together. See you there! βοΈπ
π Friday, June 12 @ 9:00 AM | Grade 2 Awards Assembly
Celebrating our superstar second graders! π Reminder: This is an invitation-only event, and invites have already been sent home with the award recipients. ππ
π Friday, June 12 | Last Day of Riseboro
It is the final day of the Riseboro after-school program! π Important: Please make sure to update your childβs Blue Card with the correct dismissal and pickup procedures for the final two weeks of school. πβοΈ
Have a wonderful week, Bushwick! Let's make it great! ππ
06/01/2026
βοΈ June is here, and we are going out with a BANG! βοΈ
Can you believe itβs already the last month of the school year? π€― Time flies when you're having fun at PS 86K! We have a jam-packed calendar filled with amazing events to celebrate our incredible students. ππ¨πΊ
Here is a sneak peek of whatβs coming up this month:
π« PTA Meeting β Join us and stay connected!
πΆ Spring Music & Dance Show β Get ready to see our multimedia and arts stars shine!
π Field Trips β Learning on the move!
π₯³ Spirit Week β Show us your school pride!
π Awards Assemblies β Celebrating all our hard work!
π Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony β Our little leaders are growing up!
π 5th Grade Final Assembly β Saying a big goodbye to our graduates!
π Last Day of School β We made it!
..and SO much more! π Keep an eye out in your child's backpack for flyers and more details coming home soon! πβ¨
Letβs make this final month unforgettable! π
05/31/2026
Welcome to June, PS 86K families! βοΈποΈ A new month means a new character trait, and this month we are focusing on Compassion β€οΈ. We also want to wish a very Happy Birthday to all of our amazing staff members celebrating this month! ππ
Here is your look at a super busy, super fun week ahead:
πββοΈ Monday, June 1: Field Day for Kindergarten & 1st Grade! Wear your sneakers π and bring a water bottle π§. Get ready to move and groove!
πΆ Tuesday, June 2 & Wednesday, June 3: Our Spring Music & Dance Show! ππΊ Check the flyer to choose one of our 3 showtimes. Come early to sign in and see our spectacular student talent! π¨β¨
π« Tuesday, June 2: School Leadership Team (SLT) Meeting at 2:30 PM after school. π
π Thursday, June 4 & Friday, June 5: SCHOOL CLOSED for Chancellorβs Day and Clerical Day. Enjoy the long weekend! π₯³
05/24/2026
π¨ PS 86K Families! π
We hope you are having a wonderful, relaxing long weekend! Get ready for an action-packed, short-but-sweet week ahead.
Here is your weekly update for May 25 β May 29:
πΈ Monday, May 25: πΊπΈ School is CLOSED for Memorial Day. Enjoy the sunshine! βοΈ
πΉWednesday, May 27: π School is CLOSED for Eid al-Adha. Wishing a blessed holiday to all our families celebrating! β
πΈ Thursday, May 28: * π§ββοΈ Magnet Night (Grades K-2): Join our amazing Cooking Club and Yoga sessions! π³ Be sure to RSVP in advance for your tickets! ποΈ
πββοΈ Field Day (Grades 4 & 5): Game on! Please remember to bring your water bottle! π§π
πΉ Friday, May 29: π
Field Day (Grades 2 & 3): Ready, set, go! Let's bring that PS 86K energy! Don't forget your water bottles! π₯€βοΈ
πΈ Saturday: π£οΈ Go Debate Team! Good luck to our amazing students debating against other elementary schools at MS 50! Bring home the win! πβ¨
Letβs make it a fantastic week together! π€©β¨
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05/17/2026
Hey PS 86K Families! π Get ready for a super exciting and busy week ahead at our Multimedia and Arts Academy!
πͺ May 19 & 20: 4th Grade Cookie Sale! Happening during all lunch periods. Bring a little treat money! π
π¨ May 20 (3pm - 5pm): Family Magnet Night for Grades 3-5! Don't forget to RSVP to reserve your spot for your favorite activity! ποΈ
π§ May 20: Water Climate Action Day! Remember to bring your own reusable water bottle to school! π
β May 22 (8:30am): Coffee Chat with the Principal! All parents are welcome for warm conversations and school updates. See you there! ββ¨