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				<title><![CDATA[Mother's Day Breakfast]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for our Mother's Day celebration! We appreciate all the support from the moms and mother figures. Please join us on May 8th at 9:30 AM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pep Rally!]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[May Family Message]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest updates of What's Happening in NYC Public Schools for May 2026, such as next schools' calendar, Summer Rising application results, admission dates, and Parent Teacher Conference dates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:08:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New York State ELA Testing (Grades 3-5)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The New York State ELA exams are taking place on Monday, April 20th (Session 1) and Tuesday April 21st (Session 2).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Workshop Math Extravaganza]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Friday, April 17th, 2026 in the school library to learn about the different math resources you can use to support your child.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Breakfast and Workshop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us on Wednesday, April 29th, 2026. We are having a family breakfast and workshop.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Childhood Surveys]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your voice matters!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[April Family Message]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest updates of What's Happening in NYC Public Schools for April 2026, such as School Surveys, Summer Rising application results, and a new automated language assist.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Rising Closes Tomorrow]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to register for Summer Rising, tomorrow is the deadline!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2026 State Test Informational Workshop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for an informative workshop to better understand the upcoming State Tests.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spirit Week!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Show off your cool and funny ideas during Spirit Week!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:51:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NYSESLAT Testing Parent Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us in the library on Monday, March 30th, 2026 for our NYSESLAT Testing Parent Meeting!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Breakfast and Workshop]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us on Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. We are having a family breakfast and workshop.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:55:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Family Surveys]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our school values your thoughts and feedback, please complete the digital surveys with the provided envelopes that we sent home. Thank you]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Literacy Expo]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us for our Literacy Expo on Thursday, March 19th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Retake Day]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 08:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[D16's Parent Empowerment Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2177528</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Game Day and Half Day for Parent Teacher Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2173810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us there will be games, icies, and snacks during our morning Game Day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March Calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Take a look at our March calendar of 2026 and all our upcoming events! Thank you]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 16 - Meet with our Superintendent McIntosh]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2172173</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Black History Month Assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2171389</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us as we commemorate another year of honoring Black History Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:34:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[March - What's Happening in NYC Public Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2171660</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest updates of Whats Happening in NYC Public Schools for March, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:46:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Snow Day - No School on Monday 2/23/2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2169411</link>
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				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:17:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SLT Rescheduled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our scheduled SLT meeting for 2/10/26 will be rescheduled to 2/24/26.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day Bake Sale]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2164500</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Picture Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Class Picture Day for all Grades will be on Friday, February 6th, 2026.
Kindergarten and 5th Grade Graduation Picture Day will be on Monday, February 9th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:41:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February - What's Happening in NYC Public Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2162689</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest updates of Whats Happening in NYC Public Schools for February, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Respect for All Week!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2160733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Respect for All Week will take place between February 9th - 13th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message For Our Families - Immigrant Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2161083</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A message from Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels regarding resources to support both the staff and families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Krispy Kreme Donut Pick-Up]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2159550</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thank you to all those who bought donuts to support the fundraiser. The Krispy Kreme Doughnuts will be available for pick-up on Thursday, January 29th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 20:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[In-Person Classes Tomorrow - Tuesday, January 27, 2026]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2158216</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All classes will be in person tomorrow.  School starts at 8:20am.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Guide To Access Google Classroom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2157010</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hello P.S. 81 families, please check out this guide we have put together to assist with accessing your child's Google Classroom.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 16 Early Childhood Fair]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2153678</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the District 16 community for an Early Childhood Fair on January 29th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Test Prep Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2152175</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are welcome to join us for our Parent Test Prep Workshop on Thursday, January 15th, 2026.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Norovirus Update for the 2025–26 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2152706</link>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January New York City Update - Message for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2152405</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the latest updates of Whats Happening in NYC Public Schools for January 2026]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:30:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Doughnut Fundraiser Orders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2155715</link>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 13:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Introductory Letter from Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2152167</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:31:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PTA Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2150696</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on Zoom tomorrow (January 9th, 2026)!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:15:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy New Year! January 2026 School Calendar]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2149290</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our upcoming events in January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 10:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Gift Distribution]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2148810</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday December 23rd, students of P.S. 81 will receive gifts during the school day!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P.S. 81 Talent Show!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2147835</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come and enjoy amazing performances by our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December New York City Update- Message for Families]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2148098</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[End of 2025 Family Letter from Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, have a joyful holiday season!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 16 - Community Conversation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2131002</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to invite you to be part of a series of community conversations on reimagining District 16.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[P.S. 81 Friendsgiving Potluck!!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2138522</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All families are invited to our annual Friendsgiving Potluck!!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 07:45:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School Fair!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2135137</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out the District 16 Middle Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Family Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2132695</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to invite you to be part of our hands-on technology workshop.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Teacher Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2130991</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached flyer for tomorrow’s (November 6th) Parent-Teacher Conference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 13:05:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November New York City Public Schools Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2130225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Family Update provides includes important information about kindergarten admissions for fall 2026, upcoming admissions deadlines, November parent-teacher conferences, the first Climate Action Day of the 2025–26 school year, preparing for remote learning, and the New York City Schools Account.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:03:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Engaging Parents for Multilingual Students Success Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2135142</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[How to Support your K-8th Grade Newcomer Student in NYC/NYS Schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2129765</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your child's attendance matters!
The Attendance Team has created various incentives to maintain good attendance on days before and after holidays.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Appreciation Breakfast]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2126563</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us for a morning dedicated to our amazing parents and guardians!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Trunk or Treat Candy Donations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2125103</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our annual Trunk of Treat event is happening on Friday October 31st!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:48:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[October New York City Public Schools Update]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2121865</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This update from New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) includes important dates on the 2025–26 school year calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SLT Training Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2120712</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To support this critical work, the New York City Department of Education requires all SLT members to participate in a mandatory two-hour training each year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:32:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2117441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us at P.S. 81 to watch some Hispanic Heritage Month performances by our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register for a NYC School Budget Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2119734</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join this interactive workshop on October 30th via Zoom, to learn how NYC schools are funded.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 13:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Attendance Matters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2110467</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your child's attendance matters!
The Attendance Team has created various incentives to maintain good attendance on days before and after holidays.  Therefore, next Monday, September 22, 2025, all students in attendance will receive 5 Cheetah Dollars and they attend a Movie and Popcorn event.  All students in attendance on Thursday, September 25, 2025, will receive an additional 5 Cheetah Dollars and they will be entered into a Raffle for a special prize.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 13:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Drop off & Pick Up Reminders]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2108668</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please check the following time frames for appropriate drop off and pick up times at P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Sep 2025 10:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Roadwork to affect Transportation Times]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2108373</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please be aware that ongoing road work by the Department of Transportation may affectbus arrival and dismissal times for PS 81 and P4 students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Readiness Initiatives]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2107783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To ensure preparedness, schools will conduct drills and other exercises to test components of the emergency response plan.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:13:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Visitor Rules]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2105768</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parents/Families must follow P.S. 81/P4 Visitor protocol and always enter through Exit 1/Main Door (990 DeKalb Ave).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:04:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preparing for the 2025-2026 School Year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2101860</link>
				<guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2101860</guid>
					<description><![CDATA[Welcoming message to the new school from the Chancellor, Melissa Aviles-Ramos]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:20:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[On the week of September 15-19, our school/campus will conduct an emergency drill.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2107785</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This drill will focus on the General Response Protocols (GRP) for an Evacuation.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School - Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 8:20am]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2099399</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to a New School Year at P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens
Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 8:20am]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:45:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School BBQ]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2097225</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come enjoy some great food in the Big Yard at PS 81 on September 6th!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Join us for PS 81's 3K-PreK Orientation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2097218</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're excited to welcome our newest little learners and families to meet our amazing team on August 26th, 2025!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:57:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Orientation for Grades K to 5]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2097222</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We welcome you to join us in the PS 81 auditorium on August 28th, 2025, for a welcoming orientation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New York City Budget Workshop]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2081981</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Register for an NYC School Budget Workshop to better understand how NYC public schools are funded.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District 16 NYC Reads]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2076062</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re excited to invite you to a Family Fun Literacy Event on June 4th!

Attend an evening of fun literacy activities and hands on resources.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 13:09:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Rising 2025]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2068357</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Summer Rising is fast approaching, please accept your offers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 08:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Breakfast with Brendan II]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2050180</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Community Conversation:  The Current State and Future Vision for Education in Community School District 16]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring 2025 Basketball Schedule]]></title>
				<link>http://www.ps81k.org/apps/news/article/2046813</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please come out to support Coach Simpson and the P.S. 81K Basketball Team.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Mar 2025 16:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Apply for Summer Rising Today]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Summer Rising Application is now open on the MySchools portal.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:09:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Construction is Coming to P.S. 81K]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Scope of Work:  Exterior Masonry, Roofs, Flood Elimination]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:51:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News Coming Soon.....]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:05:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[News Coming Soon......]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Nov 2024 14:05:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3K, Pre-K and Kindergarten Tours This Month (January 2025)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[English and Spanish]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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