Our PTA is proud to support a range of enriching clubs and initiatives that help students explore their interests, build new skills, and grow in confidence beyond the classroom.
These opportunities reflect our commitment to nurturing well-rounded learners and an inclusive, vibrant school community.
Want to get involved? Email us at jerseycityps5pta@gmail.com.
Chess club runs weekly at 4pm at the school garden or at a nearby cafe. Always free, all skill levels and ages are welcome. We go to three tournaments in Manhattan a year. Come play with us!
Who can join: Middle school grades — no experience needed.
When & where: Every Wednesday, 3–4pm, school garden.
Each week members plant and tend seasonal flowers, vegetables, and herbs; learn about transplanting and composting; do nature-inspired crafts; and explore NJ natives, urban tree canopy, pollinators, birds, and insects.
The Dr. Michael Conti PS5 Theater Club offers musical theater to students in grades 4–8, culminating in a live performance. Rehearsals led by Ms. Valentin engage students creatively through singing, acting, set design, and costume making.
We support the Middle School's Finance and Entrepeneurship Club in their fundraising endeavors which helps fund their Philly trip.
Support the annual 8th grade trip to Philadelphia
We support enrichment through art residencies, school assemblies, and programs that promote inclusion, advocacy, and a love of reading.
Theatre with Speranza Theatre Company (K & 1st grade).
Students work with Speranza right in their classrooms through theater games and creative writing, expressing their unique voices and building cultural exposure.
Speranza is a nonprofit, women-led NJ Theater Alliance member. The PS5 PTA raises funds to support this program — email jerseycityps5pta@gmail.com to join the committee.
Dance with Segunda Quimbamba Folkloric Center (Pre-K).
Pre-K students learn the rhythms, movements, and cultural traditions of Afro-Puerto Rican dance and music, building coordination, confidence, and cultural awareness.
PS5 hosts a variety of engaging assemblies including the Planetarium, Liberty Science Center (LSC), Rutgers Science Bus, Lizard Guy and a magician, Sk8 4 Life (wellness and resilience through skateboarding and storytelling), and middle school assemblies on anti-racism and internet safety.
The PS5 PTA partners with the school for the annual Book Fair, fostering a love of reading and raising classroom funds. Our Books for the Classroom initiative lets families contribute directly to classroom supplies, snacks, and special projects.
Located at the main entrance. Bring books for kids — borrow and give freely!
The PS5 PTA brings in guest speakers — authors, scientists, artists, and community leaders — to connect classroom subjects to real-world applications and spark curiosity for middle school students.
Workshops on internet safety, anti-racism in education, and neurodiversity — supporting an informed, inclusive, and compassionate school community.
We are looking for parents and teachers to become participants at the board and city level. If you are interested, please email jerseycityps5pta@gmail.com.
Volunteer coordinator needed! We are looking for parents who can research applicable grants, notify the school, and help teachers write and submit them. Email jerseycityps5pta@gmail.com if interested.
Have ideas? We want to hear from you! Reach out at jerseycityps5pta@gmail.com.
Join the PTA: Membership dues are $7 for individuals and $12 for families. Join online at https://ps5pta.givebacks.com/shop . (No time to volunteer? No problem! Your membership alone makes a difference.)
Sign up for the weekly PTA newsletter at https://www.givebacks.com/communication/46ff2aab-3186-46fd-aa86-f32390abce61/status for information on upcoming events and summaries of school communications.
Donate to the PTA! You can make tax-deductible contributions via Givebacks, or stay tuned for Colorfest, our big annual fundraiser. Visit https://ps5pta.org/donate to give.
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