PS23 Mahatma K. Gandhi Community School

10/04/2026

🌟 WEEK OF RESPECT STARTS TOMORROW! 🌟

PS 23 is ready to celebrate Week of Respect!

💙 Throughout the week, we’ll be coming together to promote kindness, respect, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
Each day has a fun way for students to participate, starting tomorrow with STOMP OUT BULLYING! 👣💙

🔵 Monday: Wear BLUE
🌈 Tuesday: Wear NEON or BRIGHT colors
🧦 Wednesday: Wear SILLY or CRAZY socks
🧢 Thursday: Wear your FAVORITE HAT
🏠 Friday: Wear your HOUSE GEAR and team up against bullying!

Please see the flyer for all the details. Remember, students who are not participating must wear their school uniform.

Let’s make it a great week and show what RESPECT at PS 23 looks like! 💙💛💚❤️

09/23/2026

💚 REMINDER, PS 23 FAMILIES! 💚

Tomorrow, Wednesday, September 23, is GREEN OUT WEDNESDAY for Start With Hello Week!

Wear your GREEN to show that kindness is our color! 💚 Let's fill our school with green and remind everyone that a simple hello can make a BIG difference!

🦅 Every Hawk. Every Day. We Choose Hello!

08/12/2026

Students can register for free with code : HCSTUDENT

https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/JerseyCity/HudsonCountysStridesforSafety5kARunAgainstGunViolence

08/04/2026

**📚 2026–2027 School Supply Lists Are Now Available!**

We hope all of our PS #23 families are enjoying the second half of summer! ☀️

As you get ready for the new school year, the **2026–2027 school supply lists** are now available online. You can view your child's grade-level supply list here:

https://ps23.jcboe.org/apps/supplies

We can't wait to welcome everyone back in **September** for another amazing school year. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer, stay safe, and we'll see you soon!

Find school supply lists for your student, complete with “Add to Cart” buttons to purchase items online at popular retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Amazon.

04/28/2026

Get ready to learn, play, and dive into a world of literacy! 🌊📚✨

🧩 Interactive literacy games
📖 FREE books to take home
🎊 Giveaways & surprises

Bring the whole family and join the fun!

👉 Save your spot: https://tinyurl.com/FLD2026⁠�

04/21/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! 🎉

Our TREP$ Marketplace will be open from 3:00–4:30 PM in the gym, and we are so excited to showcase all of the creativity, hard work, and entrepreneurial spirit our students have put into their products!

From handmade items to creative inventions, our students have been working all year to prepare for this moment—and now it’s time to shop and support! 🛍️

💡 Event Details:
📍 Location: School Gym (Exit 6 enter through parking lot)
⏰ Time: 3:00–4:30 PM

🚨 Reminder: All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Everyone is welcome to come out and support our young entrepreneurs. Bring some cash and get ready to shop some amazing student-created products!

We can’t wait to see you there! 💛

04/21/2026

In celebration of World Book Day, we are excited to host a Storybook Character Day at school!
✨ Date: Thursday, April 23rd
✨ What to do: Students are invited to come to school dressed as their favorite book character!

This is a fun way to encourage a love of reading and bring stories to life. Costumes can be simple, creative, and made from items you already have at home—no need to purchase anything special.

We can’t wait to see all of the amazing characters come to life!

*pictured: Ms. Duarte, Ms. Silk and Ms. Boland as book characters*

03/26/2026

📚🎉 Book Fair Raffle Reminder! 🎉📚

Our Book Fair raffle has been going strong all week, and there is still time for your child to enter!

🎁 Stitch Basket – valued at $111
🐉 Dragons Basket – valued at $109

Every book purchase earns students raffle entries for a chance to win one of these amazing baskets!

⏰ The Book Fair is open until tomorrow morning, so there is still time to add funds to your child’s eWallet and let them shop before it ends.

Let’s keep the excitement going—good luck to all of our readers! 🍀📖

03/23/2026

📚✨ The Book Fair Starts Today! ✨📚

We’re so excited to kick off our Book Fair today! Students will have the opportunity to explore and shop for some amazing books all week long.

To make things easier (and safer!) for our younger readers, we encourage families to set up an eWallet—a simple, cashless way for students to shop without worrying about losing money.

03/16/2026

📚 The Book Fair is Coming! 📚

We are excited to announce that our School Book Fair will be open from March 23 – March 27! Students will have the opportunity to browse and shop for new books during their scheduled class visit.
Our Book Fair is a great way to inspire a love of reading while supporting our school library. There will be something for every reader!

💳 Set Up an eWallet for Easy & Safe Shopping
We encourage parents to set up a Book Fair eWallet for their child. An eWallet is a secure, cashless way for students to shop at the fair without the risk of losing money—especially helpful for our younger students!

📖 In this post you will find:
• The Book Fair Online Flyer with details about the fair: https://tinyurl.com/nhaukr9e
• The link to set up your child’s eWallet: https://tinyurl.com/4dyzsfch

Thank you for supporting our school and helping us grow a community of readers! ❤️📚