P.S. 39 Kicks Off School Year With International Potluck Dinner

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Homemade paella, dumplings, sushi, jerk chicken -- these are just a few of the delectable and savory dishes at P.S. 39's International Potluck Dinner.  You won’t go hungry at this event with a menu that spans the entire globe from the Philippines’ to Jamaica, and Germany to Brazil -- of course you’ll have the all American favorites of mac-and-cheese, pizza and hot dogs to choose from.

Organizers Robbyn Kistler and Karen Herskowitz have been organizing this kick-off event for the last three years.  “Families bring fabulous dishes representing their cultural backgrounds,” says Robbyn.  “One of my favorites is Filipino chicken adobo.” This is also a great opportunity to meet many of the staff of P.S. 39, as well as other families in our community. 

For over two hours, there’ll be fun-filled games, face painting and arts and craft tables for the kids. Plus a special line-up of entertainment by some of P.S. 39’s talented parents/musicians.  They include Jeff Raheb who will perform classical and jazz guitar, and Ayako Shirsaki and her husband Tom Landman who will play melodica and ocarina. Mr. Trust and our P.S. 39 students will surprise us with a special performance, followed by the Fukata Dance Company and their Latin dance presentation.

P.S. 39 t-shirts and other gear will also be available to purchase, proceeds benefiting the PTA.

Be sure to mark your calendar for this kick-off event.

Friday, September 28^th

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

John Jay High School

7th Ave and 5th St.

If you’re interested in volunteering, contact International Potluck Dinner organizers Karen Herskowitz, kherskowitz@ps39.org, or Robbyn Kistler, robbynk@gmail.com.

-Maria Lord

(Mom to Hayes, 2^nd Grade)