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S P E C I A L   E V E N T S   A T   P S 3 DIRECT DRIVE Our most important fundraiser, the Direct Drive accounts for at least a quarter of the total  budget. Giving supports all PS 3 children and shows your commitment to our exceptional  curriculum. For those with heavy schedules and little time, this is a great way to make a  meaningful contribution. Donations range from $10 to $3,000. No amount is too small or  too large. Our goal is 100% participation.  CLASS FUNDS - September   This initiative raises funds for specific needs within each classroom. Class Parent(s) usually  contact families requesting donations (usually $10 ‐ 20). Each teacher uses their class fund  for supplies needed throughout the year. Another request for additional funds may be sent,  though needs vary class by class. BREAKFAST WITH LISA The Class Parent Committee sponsors regular meetings with principal Lisa Siegman. The next meeting is scheduled for Friday, January 30 at 8:30am, RM 310A          PARENT TEACHER POTLUCK PS 3 is a bustle of activity inside the classroom and out. There’s so much going on, it can be hard to get a fix on it all.  Gatherings like this provide an opportunity for parents and teachers to mingle and talk about subjects of common interest in a relaxed atmosphere. HALLOWEEN PARADE Kids, teachers and parents join together for a neighborhood walk.  Lots of color and laughter make this one of PS 3's most cherished traditions! KIDS' ART - November A favorite among PS 3 students and parents (grandparents!) alike, this fundraiser features our kids' original artwork transferred onto their choice of magnets, t-shirts, mugs, trivets, note cards, etc.              FALL FESTIVAL - Late October/Early November The PS 3 Fall Festival brings together students, parents, teachers and neighbors alike for autumn family fun. The festival (attended by over 500 guests per year!) includes carnival games & prizes, huge inflatables, a beautiful hayride around the historic West Village, unique arts & crafts, live music, class-donated basket raffle, seasonal vendors, a delicious food court and art cafe, a quality raffle, used & new book sale, make-your-own caramel apples and lots more!!  The Fall Festival is truly an all-community event which requires over one hundred volunteers to make the day happen. BOOK FAIR–November  This book fair coincides with parent‐teacher conferences, and is fun for everyone. Kids love  choosing their favorite books and browsing through the eclectic selections.  GREENWICH VILLAGE ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR  /  WEBSITE February 19-21, 2010 Hosted by PS 3 since 1980, this event for rare book collectors and book lovers is the school's major public event. Hundreds of booksellers across the country bring their wares to booths at the school, and people from all over the city visit PS 3 to catch this distinctive book fair.   SILENT AUCTION - MARCH Featuring artwork, clothes, vacations, crafts, and everything imaginable that parents and local businesses can possibly donate, this fundraiser is geared for adults. An array of wines, a great assortment of food and live music is offered, along with the ability to view auctioned items online before the bidding begins. Coordinators will oversee publicity, food, drink, entertainment, sponsors, donations, decorations, set up & clean up. ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS DAY We're proud of our school's involvement in the arts and, specifically, our endeavors to become a recycling school.  Our arts teacher, Lupi, inaugurated this event in 2006, with amazing verve and artistic fervor. Each student contributed an idea for recycling.                 SQUARE DANCE - April Real country western music, finger-licken' good grub, a petting zoo, and a whole heap o' fun. WRITING FESTIVAL - April This annual event, the brain-child of a former PS 3 student who wanted to celebrate the children's writing, includes readings of selected works from each classroom as well as guest authors. TALENT SHOW - May Time to showoff everyone's special talents.  This annual event is not to be missed! FIELD DAY - June Games, cheers and fierce competition mark this fabulous all-grades event!               ALL-SCHOOL PICNIC - June A great way to wrap up the busy year. Entertainment provided by the Afterschool's creative students! BACK TO TOP