Why Donate to the OEC PTA?

Because this list isn’t just long - it’s impactful.
Because none of it happens without your support.
Because every dollar you give helps create joy, connection, and opportunity for our children and their teachers.

Let’s keep the momentum going in 2025–2026.
Donate today at oec-pta.org and help make magic happen again.

 

 

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What Your Donation Supports: A Year of Impact

In 2024–2025, the OEC PTA powered over 200 events and initiatives (see list below) that supported more than 1,300 students, families, and teachers across Park and Brookside Schools. From fun community moments to educational enrichment and essential resources, your support made this all possible.

Here’s what we accomplished together:

 

Student Experiences

  • Read-A-Thons, Book Fairs, and Author Visits

  • Cultural celebrations like Parksgiving, Stone Soup, and Black History Night

  • School Spirit Weeks, Holiday Events, and Talent Shows

  • Field Days, Waterslide Day, Luau Day, and Song Shares

Family & Community Engagement

  • Sweetheart Dances, Movie Nights, and School Meet & Greets

  • Parent education nights like “Navigating the Digital Age”

  • Back-to-School Bashes and Year-End Riverfront Celebration

  • Coat Drives, Food Pantries, and Volunteer Fairs

Educational Enrichment

  • Classroom author visits and science assemblies

  • Art to Remember fundraisers

  • Nature walks and garden builds

  • School-wide participation in literacy, kindness, and cultural awareness campaigns

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

  • Breakfasts, charcuterie lunches, and surprise gifts

  • Empanada deliveries, flower days, and appreciation notes

  • Full support for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week

 

What the OEC-PTA Sponsored in 2024-2025:

 

Brookside- 2nd Grade End of Year Celebration/Kona Ice
OEC PTA All Day Planning Meeting
Canva Meeting
Park- New Student Meet & Greet
Bond information session with BOE
Brookside camp talent show
Park- PTA Meet & Greet
Park- PTA Meet & Greet
Brookside- PTA Meet & Greet
Brookside- Welcome Back Event
Book Club Panel Discussion
Park- Bus Orientation- Last names M-Z
Park- Bus Orientation- Last names A-L & Playdate (12pm
Park Social Hour
Brookside- PTA Meet & Greet
Prep Back to school
1st day back to school
Brookside Bash
Park- Parky Picnic
Park- Pre-K Back to School
Park- K Back to School
Brookside- 1st Back to School
Brookside- 2nd Back to School
Last day to register for the bond vote
Last day to sign up to be a class parent
Brookside School - Wear Red\, Orange\, Yellow\, or Brown
Park School - Wear White for Peace Day
Tour the Church on OHS Property
Absentee Bond Vote due
BOND VOTE - VOTE YES!
Class Parent Training Session
PARK: Wear White and Maroon
Last day to join the OEC PTA for a chance to win Club Fit membershi
In Person/Virtual 1st General PTA meeting of the 2024-2025 School y
Help set up PBIS Store - Volunteers needed
Screen Smart Parenting w/ Dr Adam J Pletter\, PsyD
Brookside PBIS Store: During school - Volunteer opportunities
Brookside- Hispanic Heritage Dinner - Volunteer opportunities
Park- Picture Day
Park- Picture Day
Nature Walk
Brookside- News with Orduz
Park School Author Visit - Rorie Capareli
Board of Education Meeting
Park School Author Visit - Rorie Capareli
Park School - Wear Orange
Brookside- Picture Day *Change from printed district ca
Brookside- Picture Day *Change from printed district ca
Brookside: Har-loween Festival
Park: Harvest Parade *9:45a* Parents can start
Brookside- Spirit Day: Wear red\, white\, and blue
Election Day - VOTE!
Board of Education Meeting
Brookside Author Visit - Rorie Caparelli
Park School: Wear a shirt with a kind message
Park- Parksgiving Celebration
Brookside Author Visit - Rorie Caparelli
Brookside- Stone Soup- Family Preparation
Regular BOE Meeting
Brookside - Stone Soup
Park- Cultural Dinner
Park Make Special Dessert
1st Grade Thanksgiving Feast
1/2 Day at School
Park School: Wear orange
Brookside: Wear Orange
Brookside Open Mic Day
Brookside- Bookfair
OEC-PTA / OPrime Coat Drive Kickoff!
Brookside- Bookfair w/ Family Night 4p-7p
Park photo retake day Starts at 9a
Brookside- Bookfair w/ Family Night 4p-7p
Brookside- Bookfair w/ Family Night 4p-7p
Brookside- Bookfair
Park: Wear your most festive holiday sweater
Kindergarten: Decorate cookies - Teachers will reach out with info.
OEC-PTA / OPrime Coat Drive Reminder
Brookside- Picture Day Retake
Brookside Spirit Week - Dress to Impress
Park: Wear a festive hat or accessory.
Brookside Spirit Week - Holiday Sweater
Park: Winter Wonderland: Wear something white
Brookside Spirit Week - Wear Green like the Grinch
Park: Pre-K: Pajama Day K: Wear your favorite holiday colors (red
Holiday Festival Brookside - Teachers will give more information
Brookside Spirit Week - Dress like your favorite animal
Regular BOE Meeting
Park: Pre-K Winter Concerts
Brookside Spirit Week - PJ and Stuffy Day
Park: Pre-K: Wear your favorite holiday colors (red\, green\, blue\
Brookside - Comfy Cozy Thursday
Brookside - Wear White Friday
Pre-K Library Trip
Pre-K Registration Opens
News with Orduz / 6pm
GENERAL PTA MEETING AT PARK SCHOOL
Pre-K Library Trip
Paper Bag Players come to Park School
Park School: Wear words on your shirt to connect to Martin Luther K
* POSTPONED* WINTER NATURE WALK AT TEATOWN
Regular BOE Meeting
Saturday Explore & Learn - OUFSD
Brookside School - Wear Red for Lunar New Year
Park K - BOCES science hands-on learning
Park- Movie Night
Brookside PBIS Set up
2nd Grade Songshare
Brookside: Wear PJs or Sweats to celebrate World Read Aloud Day
Brookside PBIS
2nd Grade Songshare
Brookside PBIS
2nd Grade Songshare
Special BOE Meeting
Park School Winter Song Share
Brookside - Workshop: All Families welcome to join Brookside for a
Brookside PBIS Store
Brookside 2nd Grade Song share - Thursday makeup session
Park- Sweetheart Dance / -7pm
Park- Sweetheart Dance 5:30p-7p
Park & Brookside: Wear something Red/Pink/Purple
Registration Open for Kindergartner Grow Wild Outside at Teatown!
Brookside "Art to Remember" school fundraiser is open! Click here t
Volunteering with Neighbors Link Info Session
Regular BOE Meeting
Brookside- **Black History Night/ 6pm** NEW DATE!
Free Author visit at Ossining Public Library: Ecuadorian author\, D
Brookside: Wear black and yellow: Help us to kick off Reading Month
Brookside- Dance
Brookside: Wear a shirt from your favorite team!
Brookside: MAR10: Wear anything Mario themed.
Brookside: Wear shirts with words on them!
Brookside- Dance Purchase tickets in advance
Brookside: Bring a stuffed animal to school to read to!
Brookside: Wear shirts with words on them!
BOE BUDGET WORKSHOP
Park and Brookside Read-A-Thon
Park & Brookside: Wear Something Green for St. Patrick's Day
Park School Illustrator Visits
Park School Illustrator Visits
Brookside: Bring a Flashlight to Read in the Dark!
Park & Brookside: Wear Some Fun Socks - World Down Syndrome Day
Ossining Library Event for Read-A-Thon: Games\, Activities\, Crafts
Brookside Garden Planters Build
Park and Brookside: Read-A-Thon Continues!
Park and Brookside: Dress as your Favorite Storybook Character
Incoming K Parent Orientation\, Park School gym
Regular BOE Meeting
Park: Parent Café “Nurturing your Child’s Development”
Brookside: March Mathness -6:30p
Park and Brookside: Wear Pajamas to Cozy up with a Good Book!
Brookside Garden Planters Build
Brookside: PBIS Set-Up
Brookside: Celebrate the Read-A-Thon!
Park: Celebrate the Read-A-Thon!
Brookside: PBIS Store Open
Park and Brookside: Wear Blue for Autism Awareness Day
Brookside: PBIS Store Open
Park: The Very Hungry Caterpillar School Assembly
All Parents: The Internet Safety for Parents session
Special BOE Meeting
Brookside: Last chance to register for Spring Break Free Camp
Brookside: Wear Fun Socks - Principal for the Day Request
Park and Brookside: Wear Blue and Green For Earth Day
Regular BOE Meeting w/ Special Read-A-Thon Presentation
Brookside: Bring a Waste-Free-Snack - Earth Day
Brookside Principal for the Day is requesting that students bring a
Explore and Learn @ AMD School - Free Student Breakfast
6:00p 2025-2026 3rd Grade Student Orientation and Scavenger Hunt @
Park: Super Hero Day - Dress like your Favorite Superhero
Park: Free Books for all Students
General PTA Member Meeting + Free Book Giveaway @ Park or Virtual
Park and Brookside: Decorate the schools with sidewalk chalk art to
Teacher and Staff Appreciation - Masterpiece Monday - Bring to scho
Park and Brookside: Teacher Breakfast / Coffee - Volunteers Needed
OEC PTA - 2025 Candidates Forum
Park: Charcuterie Board Lunch for Teachers and Staff - Volunteers N
Teacher and Staff Appreciation - Gratitude Tuesday - Thank you for
Brookside: Charcuterie Board Lunch - Volunteers Needed
Park: Teachers get Wanna Empanadas! - Volunteer Opportunities!
Park and Brookside: Wonderful Wednesday Surprise Teacher with t
Special BOE Meeting
Park and Brookside: Thankful Thursday - Show your gratitude by mak
Navigating the Digital Age
Park and Brookside: Friday Flowers - Bring a fake\, handmade or dra
Brookside: Teachers get Wanna Empanadas! - Volunteer Opportunities!
Brookside- 1st Grade Family Orientation
Regular BOE Meeting
7:00a-9:00p Vote at the Ossining High School - Ossining Public Scho
Brookside: Spirit Day - Wear Red\, White\, and Blue
Brookside: SEL Fair Culture of Care Fair - Volunteers needed
Park: Pre-K Field Day
Brookside: Help Set up PBIS Store
Brookside: PBIS
BOE Meeting at AMD
Brookside: Math Mania Event
Park: Pre-K Field Day
Brookside: Wear Pink or Black - Principals for the Day Request
Park: Luau Day - Wear Wear your Hawaiian or Beach Gear
Brookside- 2nd Grade Song Share
OPrime: Mobile Food Pantry @ Park School
Fill Out District Surveys
Park: Kindergarten Field Day
Deadline to apply to the OEC PTA Board
Brookside: Last Day to Enter Art & Literacy Contest
Brookside: 1st Grade Song Share
Park: Kindergarten End of Year Celebration Song Share
Brookside: Garden Dedication to Ms. Mahoney
Park: Kindergarten Readiness Workshop
Brookside: Juneteenth Parade - Parents Invited
Park: Juneteenth Celebration Pre-K Wear Red \\ K Wear Green
Brookside: Waterslide Day
Brookside: Field Day cancelled due to Heatwave
Brookside: Field Day Raindate
5p-7p Park and Brookside: End of Year Party at the Riverfront! Live
Digital Age Part II 6p-8p