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No School on Thursday, October 2, 2025 (Yom Kippur)

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Families,

Please be aware that on Thursday, October 2, 2025 all New York City Public Schools will be closed for Yom Kippur. School will continue on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 8:25am.

Thank You,

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Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
Parent Teacher Meet & Greet/ Student Absent Email Address

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents,

There are two important pieces of information I need to share with you.

First, tomorrow, September 18th, you will receive a call from one of your child's advisors to introduce themselves. The call will take place between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. So, please stay alert for that phone call. Your child's advisor may be able to answer some general academic or classroom related questions you may have.

Second, in the interest of making sure your child's absence is reported correctly, our school has created a student absence reporting email address.

Missing out on school means missing out on learning. Missing even one day of school can make children fall behind in class. Just 2 absences per month can add up to missing 1 full month of school. This counts for all absences, even excused absences. Good attendance starts early.

Tips:
Talk to your child about why attendance is important.
Use a calendar to keep track of your child's absences from school.
Schedule regular check-ups at the doctor on school holidays.
Set bedtime and morning routines.
Talk to school staff if getting to school on time is hard.

Pelham Gardens Middle School is committed to working together with you. To make our reporting process more efficient, one option is to report absences via email at: 11X566_absentstudent@groups.schools.nyc

Third, if you have any questions about tomorrow's phone call or reporting an absence of your child, please feel free to call me at (718) 794-9750 extension 4263, email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, or message me on Class Dojo.

Thank you,

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Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
11X566
2545 Gunther Avenue, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10469
mleader3@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 794-9750 ext. 4263
fax: (718) 794-9756

http://pgms566.org

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
TODAY IS THE DAY - First PTA Meeting is Today

Hello Pelham Gardens Middle School Parents and Staff Members,

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!

The PTA's first meeting of the school year is TODAY at 5:30pm, in the auditorium.

If you have any suggested activities, events or fundraiser ideas for the PTA, or any concerns or question you would like to present to the Executive Board, please have them ready. The Executive Board Members of the PTA will bring some important matter to the parent members' (and teachers') attention as stated in previous emails and messages.

Also, our esteemed Principal Mr. McGhie will make an early appearance at tonight's meeting to speak to the parents and staff members in attendance. He will be able to answer some Admin-level questions parents may have about schoolwide, districtwide or citywide policies.

And of course, there will be food and beverages served at the meeting, so come ready to Meet, Greet and Eat! And don't forget, please register for tonight's meeting here: https://forms.gle/6qVvJGVNZqdoSh2t7.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me in the main office at (718) 794-9750 extension 4263, email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov or message me on Class Dojo 😁.

Thank You,

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Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator
on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School
11X566
2545 Gunther Avenue, 4th Floor
Bronx, New York 10469
mleader3@schools.nyc.gov
(718) 794-9750 ext. 4263
fax: (718) 794-9756

http://pgms566.org(Official School Website)

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
NOTICE FOR FIRST PTA MEETING OF 2025-2026 (16 Aug 2025)

Please see the notice for the first PTA. You may also register for the meeting here.
- Flyer for First PTA Meeting of 2025-2026.pdf
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
School Supply List 2025-2026

Hello Parents,

Click Here For The School Supply List.

If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me in the main office at (718) 794-9759 ext. 4263, or email me at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov.

Thank you.

Miles-Tyrone: Leader, Parent Coordinator

on behalf of Pelham Gardens Middle School

11X566

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
First PTA Meeting of 2025-2026

Hello PTA Parent and Staff Members,

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year. We are excited to announce that the first PTA meeting of the school year will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 5:30pm (in the school) at 2545 Gunther Avenue in the auditorium. Your attendance is required for this meeting, so please make every effort to join us. There will be refreshments served during the meeting.

Please register for the meeting here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe9V-qijnHollngWQuXYfvEcGwuFPN8NCjnZpq3q1UIBWyXag/viewform?usp=preview

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Parent Coordinator Mr. Leader at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov or call (718) 794-9750 ext. 4263.

Professionally,

Tahesha Perry, PTA President

MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
School Supply List 2025-2026

Good Morning,

We hope you all had an enjoyable summer and are looking forward to coming back to school! We know many of you are eager to begin preparing your supplies. Below is the supply list and uniform sale dates so you have everything you need for the start of school on Thursday, September 4th.

Supply Lists:

- 6th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bjLeCGWMk7kZcjbwF_jbivgmy25fbzLo2aezMEUjqfo/edit?usp=sharing
- 7th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YecjZdEme4oYONdCnbJf4b921Oa9PZPzFX2DJILSQXU/edit?usp=sharing
- 8th Grade Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RTqYdVEBU3U7fQsI2AVgoKOLWkxwqxGcqeYEc4TQRsw/edit?usp=sharing

We hope to see the 6th graders and parents this Thursday, August 28th at 10am for our PGMS 6th Grade Orientation and we can't wait to see everyone on September 4th for the first day of school!
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
VOTE FOR THE NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD

Welcome PTA Parent & Staff Members:

TONIGHT’S ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY FOR MAXIMUM PARENT AND STAFF PARTICIPATION!

You can join us virtually here:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/s/94503878193 passcode: 147442

Our Current Candidates For the Executive Board are:
- Tahesha Perry (current VP) for PRESIDENT
- Serena Rodriguez (current President) for TREASURER
- Chaney Matos (current Secretary) for SECRETARY
- Shane Nickens (Parent Member) for VICE-PRESIDENT

Join us tonight to cast your ballot and vote for the next EXECUTIVE BOARD of PELHAM GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION.

We look forward to seeing you TONIGHT, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.
Sincerely,

Serena Rodriguez, President of
Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association
11X566
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
NOTICE FOR UPCOMING PTA ELECTIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
Hello PTA Parent/Staff Members:

THERE ARE 10 DAYS LEFT BEFORE THE 2025-2026 PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION (PTA) ELECTIONS. Join us on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm at 2545 Gunther Avenue Bronx, New York 10469 (in the school auditorium).

The PTA Members must elect the new Executive Board Members who will lead the PTA membership for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member of the PTA, your attendance is required in order for our PTA to successfully elect the new Executive Board.

A list of the current nominees running for the PTA Board is available on the Registration and Nomination Form. If you would like to run for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, or simply want to show your support for one of the nominees, please complete the Election Registration and Nomination Form. Scan the provided QR Code with your phone camera to access the form.

You can register for the elections, make your nominations and access the link to see the current nominations.

If you have any concerns or questions, you may:

Call Mr. Leader at (718) 794-9750 ext. 4263,

email him at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, or

Stop in the main office in room 426 on the 4th fl.

We look forward to seeing you at the PTA elections on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Sincerely,

Serena Rodriguez, President of

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

11X566
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School
NOTICE FOR UPCOMING PTA ELECTIONS FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Hello PTA Parent/Staff Members:

The PTA Executive Board formally invites you to join the PTA membership on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm for the 2025-2026 Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Elections.

The PTA Members must elect the new (or current) Executive Board Members who will lead the PTA membership for the 2025-2026 school year. As a member of the PTA, your attendance is required in order for our PTA to successfully elect the new Executive Board.

A list of the current board members and nominees running for a position on the PTA Board will be posted on the nomination form. If you would like to run for President, Vice-President, Treasurer or Secretary, please complete the Election Nomination Form located on our school website PGMS566.org.

To register for the elections, visit our school website PGMS566.org and click Register For (May 19th) PTA Elections in the section that says Register For Our Upcoming Events. You may also find the links on Class Dojo.

If you have any concerns or questions pertaining to the elections, please feel free to either 1. Call Parent Coordinator Leader in the main office at (718) 794-9750 ext. 4263, 2. email him at mleader3@schools.nyc.gov, or 3. stop by the main office in room 426 on the 4th floor.

We look forward to seeing you at the PTA elections on Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:30pm.

Sincerely,

Serena Rodriguez, President of

Pelham Gardens Middle School Parent-Teacher Association

11X566
MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

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