Welcome to the PS 33 Chelsea Prep PTA Webpage!
Our PTA is a highly motivated and active body - thanks to the dedication of all our parent volunteers across our school.
We are committed to building together an inclusive and supportive school community while enriching each child’s academic experience. This becomes possible thanks to our parents who, throughout the year, take on roles as Volunteers, Class Parents, Event Committee chairs/members, PTA Officers and SLT members.
The PTA works together with parents, administration and faculty to plan and organize numerous annual family and community events. These strengthen our community and raise the necessary money to directly fund extra enrichment classes, and to support our teachers with updated educational tools, with Teacher’s Assistants and with continued professional development.
Each parent’s participation has a direct impact on the community and the educational offering of PS 33 and benefit each child’s educational experience and growth.
Parent involvement is the key to our success.
“My son loves PS 33! At 33, he has grown academically and personally! He has always been matched with children on his reading, writing, and math levels. He loves the chess team too! We appreciate PS 33 and the whole community.”
- 2nd grade parent
“Both my kids were transferred to PS 33 in the midst of the pandemic. We couldn’t be happier with our decision. The PTA is very welcoming and dedicated to all students’ better education experiences and enrichment in a very challenging time. The teachers are so organized and well prepared for the hybrid teaching methods. My children are very happy to have joined this community.'“
- 1st and 2nd grade parent
Stay Informed and Involved
Every PS 33 parent or guardian, as well as every teacher at PS 33, is automatically a member of the PS 33 PTA!
Get involved in the life of your school and help make PS 33 a unique experience! Please consider signing up for a role that suits your skills, interests, and availability. We have numerous opportunities! For more information on how to get involved click here.
PTA General Meeting Dates
Please join us at the monthly PTA General meetings to hear from the principal about what’s going on in school, learn how you can help, and cast votes on official PTA business. Your thoughts and views are important. We encourage everyone to attend and stay informed and involved in your child’s education. Meeting dates and times for the 2024-2025 year are listed below and will be held virtually or in-person once a month in an effort to allow more parents to attend!
Friday, September 13 @ 9:00 am in person
Wednesday, October 16 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, November 15 @ 8:50 am in person
Wednesday, December 11 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, January 17 @ 8:50 am in person
Wednesday, February 12 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, March 14 @ 8:50 am in person
Wednesday, April 9 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
Wednesday, May 14 @ 7:00 pm via Zoom
Friday, June 13 @ 8:50 am in person
2024 annual Gala
May 23, 2024
2024 PS 33 Chess Team Wins!
May 19, 2024
The PS 33 Chess Team successfully defended the Manhattan Cup for the 4th year in a row at the Manhattan Cup tournament! It was a battle to the very end, with PS 33 winning only by a 1/2 point.
As always, a big thank you to Coach Angel, Coach Tommy, and Coach Juan for guiding and motivating the team! And a huge thank you to all the families for their support!
March 10, 2024
Our PS 33 Chess Team has won 10 state championships in the past seven years, including in March 2024. In addition to our first place finish in the K-3 u800 section, we managed to get four top 10 finishes amongst our team.
December 17, 2023
Nearly 2,500 players competed at the 2023 National K-12 Grade Championships in Orlando, Florida, in December 2023. Despite fierce competition, PS 33 achieved 4 top 10 finishes. A special shout-out to the fifth grade team, who put together 5.5 points out of a possible 6 on the final day to climb the standings—and netted one of the best 3 finishes at the Grade Nationals in Chelsea Prep history. Congratulations to everyone who participated!
November 12, 2023
The PS 33 All Girls Chess Team secured its fourth All Girls State Championships title in November 2023. The team’s relentless pursuit of excellence and perseverance once again led to a well-deserved victory. The commitment and teamwork displayed throughout the tournament reflect not only the players’ individual skills but also the cohesion of the entire team.
GET INVOLVED
Get involved! The PS 33 PTA Executive Board relies on committees of parents to help plan and run numerous events and efforts throughout the year. Some committees focus on a particular event or activity; others work on broader efforts to support the school.
“PS 33 Chelsea Prep has had a beautiful impact on our daughter. We have witnessed firsthand how the teachers and administrators nurture and guide students to develop a love of learning. There is no greater gift. Thank you!”
- 2nd Grade Parent
“PS 33 is the place where my kids have learned a lot through a rigorous academic curriculum, and have found and grown their interests in life long hobbies like reading, chess, singing, dancing and more. We love PS 33 Chelsea Prep so much!”
- 2nd and 5th grade parent
PS 33 HIGHLIGHTS
TALENT SHOW 2024
The 2024 PS 33 Talent Show featured 50 acts, 100 performers, and a packed auditorium of family and friends. It was beautiful to see our community all together.
April 6, 2024
FUN at the 2024 fun run
March 15, 2024
Our 2024 Fun Run was a tremendous success. We raised more than $26,000 for in-school enrichment programs, with donations pouring in from 11 different countries. Thank you to our amazing teachers, staff, families, and everyone who donated or volunteered!
math night 2024
Family Math Night included a variety of Math Games that have been used in Math Club as well as games created by our very own PS 33 Mathletes!
February 6, 2024
FALLOWEEN 2024
REMINDER: All volunteers MUST buy tickets for themselves and each member of their family attending the event.
You can buy your tickets here:
Meeting ID: 317 181 3480
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3171813480?omn=82367994203
Note: A Volunteer Coupon Code will be provided at the following Falloween Committee Meetings: Oct 18, 2024 09:00 AM or Oct 22, 2024 07:00 PM
Join one of the meetings above to receive your coupon code!
Great opportunity for teenagers to earn credit for Volunteer Hours! Thank you for making our 2024 Falloween event the best we've ever had! Review available slots and click on the button to sign up today before slots are filled:
October 29, 2023
PS 33 GETS A MAKEOVER!
June 9, 2023
PS 33 is lucky that Linda Seibert, mom to 3rd grader, Nik Vig, submitted a winning proposal for Deloitte Impact Day! On Friday, June 9th, 47 Deloitte volunteers entered our school to make it as bright and colorful as our students. Under the leadership of Linda, they worked over 230 volunteer hours to complete 11 projects across 4 floors. This doesn’t include at least 100 hours of planning at night and on the weekends that Linda spent creating a vision, drafting blueprints, researching ideas, ordering supplies, cutting hundreds of designs and hand selecting materials. None of this would have been possible without $4,500 of funding from Deloitte and their support encouraging employees to give back to their communities. The volunteers enjoyed their time as much as we loved having them. They were as productive as a professional team from Extreme Makeover. We hope our families will be inspired to volunteer throughout next year to continue our Campus Improvement initiatives that were sparked by Deloitte!
PS 33 Chelsea Prep | 281 Ninth Avenue | New York | NY | 10001
(212) 244-6426 | Parent Coordinator: April Diaz
Suggestions, Comments, Feedback
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