Benjamin Turner Academy PTA

10/08/2026

Lets Go BTA Bulldogs! We are only 16 members away from our 75% membership Goal. We are on our way to qualifying for the next NYS PTA membership award.

10/02/2026

Ms. Edmonds 4th grade class surprised our custodians with a lovely poster board!

10/02/2026

Our fabulous custodians enjoyed a hot lunch and delicious desserts curtesy of the school and the BTA PTA.

10/02/2026

🧹💙 CUSTODIAN APPRECIATION DAY 💙🧹

**We See You. We Thank You. We Appreciate You!**

Today, we celebrate the amazing custodians who work behind the scenes every day to help keep our school clean, safe, welcoming, and ready for our students, families, and staff.

From the early mornings to the long days, you do so much more than clean—you help create an environment where our school community can **learn, grow, and thrive.**

Thank you for ALL that you do!
💙 **BTA PTA THANKS YOU! 💙

We notice. We appreciate. We celebrate YOU!

09/29/2026

🍂🎃 CALLING ALL VENDORS! 🎃🍂

Are you a small business owner, baker, crafter, artist, maker, boutique, food vendor, or local entrepreneur? We want YOU at our Fall Festival! 🍁🧡

✨ NO VENDOR FEE! ✨
That’s right — FREE vendor space!

Come showcase your products, connect with families, meet new customers, and be part of a fun-filled community celebration! 🎪🍂
624 S 3rd Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550
October 23, 2026 (2pm - 7pm)

📣 Spots are LIMITED, so don’t wait!

👉 Scan the QR Code or use the sign-up link to reserve your space.

🍁 Bring your business. Bring your creativity. Bring your fall spirit!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D4AA4A829A0F5C07-66095573-btafall

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎃🛍️🍎

09/24/2026

We are thrilled to announce that BTA is officially eligible to receive the New York State PTA Early Bird Award! 🏆

This achievement is a direct reflection of the incredible parents and staff who stepped up, joined the PTA, and showed that you believe in the vision and the future of our school. Thank you!

If you are a parent, teacher, staff, grandparent, aunt, uncle, or just someone who love our BTA family, please join our PTA! We only need 26 new members to become eligible for our NYS Trailblazers award!

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09/20/2026

📚 NO SCHOOL REMINDER!

Just a friendly reminder that there is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, September 21, 2026.

Enjoy the day, BTA families! 💙🌱

09/19/2026

We are so proud of our BTA students and our fantastic teacher!

Students in Tashina Haywood’s fifth-grade class at Benjamin Turner Academy outperformed statewide proficiency rates in ELA, math and science last year, extending an academic success story that first drew attention in the spring. Ms. Haywood’s students posted proficiency rates of 59% in English l...

09/18/2026

What a great day at BTA today! We celebrated Dad bring your kid to school day and the fathers represented. Thank you to our Parent Liason Ms Graham as well as Student Activities for this great event.

09/16/2026

Come meet the 2026- 2027 school year!