PS 11 Brooklyn PTA

PS 11 Brooklyn PTA

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Purvis J. Behan Elementary School

Public School 11 strives to develop well-rounded children in an e

The Ps 11 PTA is a collaboration of parents, caregivers, teachers, administrators and the support staff amongst our community. Each & every parent/caregiver of a Ps 11 student is a member of the Ps 11 PTA.

06/04/2026

☀️ PS 11 Summer Block Party — June 13th, 11 AM–2 PM!

Get ready to celebrate the end of the year in a BIG way! Join us for a full-on summer block party with waterslides, a dunk booth, double dutch, cheerleading, roller skating, lawn games, and a DJ keeping the energy going all day.

🌍 Plus — an International Food Fest featuring Caribbean, Haitian, Vietnamese, Jamaican, Latin American, Soul Food, and so much more. Baked goods, cake pops, frozen treats, and fruit refreshers too.

👕 Grab a PS 11 t-shirt and tie-dye it on-site for $15!

🌭Pre-order $7 Snack Packs (hot dog, chips, and drink) through June 10th.

This event is free, but please register using the link below. We can’t wait to celebrate with your family!

http://bit.ly/4dMgmZn

06/04/2026
05/18/2026

The Brooklyn Cyclones game is back! Come join the PS11 community for a fun and relaxing afternoon at the ballpark. Bring your aunts, uncles, grandparents, friends and neighbors—all are welcome.

Sunday, May 31st at 2pm

🎟️ $18 per ticket, and PS11 gets a fundraising kickback for every ticket sold
🧢 Free Cyclones hat with each ticket
⚾ Optional on-field parade before first pitch for the kiddos

Grab tickets now through May 22 using the link below or QR code.

Can’t wait to see you at the ballpark!

Photos from PS 11 Brooklyn PTA's post 05/08/2026

THE RAISE 11 SILENT AUCTION ENDS MONDAY — AND WE NEED YOU! 

We’re $137,000 away from our funding goal, so every single bid made moves us closer to protecting the programs that make PS 11 extraordinary. Art, music, classroom tech, and staff support aren’t extras. They’re the heart of our children’s school experience, made possible by our incredible teachers and staff, and sustained by all of us. 

This year’s auction features over 250 incredible items, including tickets to must-see events, restaurant gift cards, vacation homes, class baskets, ASE Early Registration, and so much more! 

Bidding closes Monday, 5/11 at 9 PM EST. 

Don’t miss your chance to win something amazing and make a real, lasting difference for every kid at PS 11. 

Place your bids now: 
http://bit.ly/3QxLkLE

04/26/2026

The Scholastic Book Fair starts tomorrow!
Students will come down and shop with their class and the fair is open to families before and after school, 8 am-4 pm daily.
See the class shopping schedule here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HEpYxEBF2OIdRZpMy3L4RDMZS6nLjy3YMbkNjU0JRXk/edit?usp=sharing

Create your child’s Book Fair eWallet so they can shop cash-free, worry-free, and independently! It’s easy to set up and easy for others to contribute funds. Start here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/pspurvisjbehanschool
*Families need to create a new ewallet each year, but if you had money left over from last year, you can easily add the balance to this year’s ewallet.  Cash, credit card and ApplePay are also accepted.

Please also consider donating to Share the Fair, which helps ensure that every child gets a book, regardless of their ability to pay: https://shop.scholastic.com/stf/fund?orgUCN=600078638

We’re looking for parent volunteers to help! Sign up for a shift! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C44ACA72DA2FCC07-48689412-scholastic #/

Photos from PS 11 Brooklyn PTA's post 04/16/2026

One of our most special PS11 traditions is here ❤️
Teacher Time Auction is live
Meaningful moments, unforgettable memories, and all in support of our school
Happy bidding everyone ✨

04/14/2026

Parenting is not meant to be done alone.

Join us for an honest, supportive conversation on navigating stress, trauma, and raising resilient kids. Thoughtful tools, real life strategies, and a space to connect with our PS11 community.

Friday April 17
5:30 to 7:00 pm
PS11 Auditorium

With Dr. Rob Gore

Come as you are. Leave feeling stronger. 💛

04/13/2026

📣Attention PS 11 Community! We need your help!📣

🍎 Vote to upgrade the PS 11 cafeteria kitchen during Participatory Budgeting Vote Week, Today, Saturday, April 11 - Sunday, April 19. 

Learn about the District 35 Participatory Budget and submit your vote here: https://council.nyc.gov/crystal-hudson/pb/

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419 Waverly Avenue
New York, NY
11238

Opening Hours

Monday 8:20am - 2:40pm
Tuesday 8:20am - 2:40pm
Wednesday 8:20am - 2:40pm
Thursday 8:20am - 2:40pm
Friday 8:20am - 2:40pm