Parental Involvement

Family Engagement at PS/IS 210

At PS/IS 210, we deeply value and encourage parental involvement as a key component of student success. Our active Parents Association plays an essential role in supporting school activities and fostering a strong sense of community. We believe that when families and schools work together, students thrive both academically and socially.

As a parent or guardian, you can support your child’s education in meaningful ways, including:

Joining the Parents Association to stay informed and involved
Attending all Parent-Teacher Conferences to monitor academic progress
Participating in school-sponsored Open Houses
Maintaining regular communication with your child’s teacher
Ensuring your child arrives on time and ready to learn each day
Creating a home environment that supports learning
Reading with your child daily to build literacy and connection
Modeling positive behavior to reinforce respectful and responsible habits

Your involvement makes a lasting difference. Together, we can create a supportive and enriching educational experience for every student.

Parent Association

At PS/IS 210, we recognize that parent involvement takes many meaningful forms, both formal and informal. We welcome and encourage families to be active participants in our school community.

Informal involvement includes opportunities such as:

Chaperoning class trips
Attending student performances
Helping organize or participating in parenting and educational workshops
Supporting fundraising efforts and school-wide social events

Formal involvement is available through our Parent Association (PA). Every parent or guardian of a PS/IS 210 student is automatically a member. The PA is led by a volunteer executive committee—including a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer—and meets monthly. The full association also gathers once a month to discuss school updates, fundraising initiatives, upcoming events, and important school or policy matters.

The Parent Association is a valuable forum for families to:

Stay informed about school operations
Share ideas and concerns
Build connections with other parents
Play an active role in shaping the school experience for all students

We believe that when families and schools work together, students benefit in every way—academically, socially, and emotionally.

Get Involved

Roles of PTA/PA

PA Cabinet

President, Maria Martinez
Recording Secretary, Rubi Contreras
Treasurer, Patricia Rodriguez

Email: Parents@210@gmail.com

At PS/IS 210, all of the following individuals are automatically members of our school’s Parent Association (PA):

Parents
Step-parents
Legally appointed guardians
Foster parents
Persons in parental relation

No separate registration is required—if you are responsible for a child enrolled at PS/IS 210, you are already a valued member of our PA community

School Leadership Team (SLT) at PS/IS 210

The School Leadership Team (SLT) is a collaborative policy- and decision-making body that plays a vital role in shaping the direction of our school. The SLT meets monthly and is composed of:

Parents (including the Parent Association President)
Administration and staff members (the Principal, two teachers, and the UFT Chapter Leader)

The Principal, PA President, and UFT Chapter Leader serve on the SLT for the duration of their roles. All other members serve a two-year term. SLT meetings are open to all parents, and we encourage families to attend and stay informed.

The SLT is responsible for:

Writing and revising school policies
Collaboratively planning the school year
Co-authoring the Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)
Addressing key school-wide initiatives and improvement strategies

Parent representatives on the SLT also serve as liaisons, sharing updates with the broader parent community and bringing family feedback back to the team.

The SLT is a valuable forum for transparency, collaboration, and shared leadership—ensuring that the voices of families and staff are heard in shaping the future of PS/IS 210.

SLT Members:

Maria Martinez
Jose Reyes
Anyelin Arvelo
Visania Meirelis
Patricia Rodriguez
Rubi Contreras
Ramon Peralta

Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC)

As a Title I school, PS/IS 210 is committed to fostering strong family-school partnerships. In accordance with NYC Department of Education guidelines, all Title I schools are required to establish a Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC).

The Title I PAC serves as a consultative and representative body that ensures the voices of all Title I parents are heard and valued. The PAC works in collaboration with the School Leadership Team (SLT) to:

Participate in the joint review, planning, and improvement of the school’s Title I program
Contribute to the development, revision, and review of the school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Help ensure that Title I funds are used effectively to support student achievement and family engagement

All parents of students participating in the Title I program are encouraged to get involved. Your input helps shape the educational experience at PS/IS 210 and strengthens our school community.