WELCOME TO ANDERSON

IMPORTANT DATES

Mark your calendars for the following events:

  • McNally Jackson Book Fair – Fri-Fri, Dec 5-12, Parents volunteers needed
  • 4th-5th Grade Winter Concert – Fri, 12/12, 9am
  • Picture Day Makeups – Thur, 12/18
  • December PTA meeting – Fri, 12/19, 8:30am, auditorium
  • Anderson Music Benefit III – Sat, 1/31/26, 6-9pm, Cutting Room (tickets on sale soon)
  • Anderson Annual Auction and Gala – Sat, 3/28/26, 6:30pm Temple Emanu-El (tickets on sale soon)

Book Fair

Book Fair Is Here and We Need You!
December 5th – 12th

Support literacy by talking to your children about books that interest them and volunteering at the book fair! Sign up for volunteer shifts, from 12/5 Fri 2:30pm setup through 12/12 Fri 3pm cleanup.

  • Please review budgets and sales tax with kids at home! Students received book fair catalogs that show pricing examples in their backpacks before Thanksgiving.
  • Any books purchased online through the catalog will arrive at school the week after the book fair. The book fair may not have all the books listed in the catalog. Additional books not listed will be for sale.
  • Every student is welcome at the book fair. Parents, contact Ms. Chandonnet for financial assistance: Nchandonnet@schools.nyc.gov. Other questions: bookfair@andersonpta.org

See Book Fair FAQ here.

Support Anderson’s 2025–2026 Direct Appeal

Fuel Our Student’s Future TODAY on Giving Tuesday

Welcome to Giving Tuesday which kicks off the charitable season where non-profits around the globe celebrate the joy of giving. Our annual Direct Appeal is the most direct way to support our students and Anderson. We aim to have 100% participation from all families. Every gift helps, and gifts of all sizes are meaningful.

Many employers offer additional matching bonuses as part of Giving Tuesday! 12 companies have already matched $26,000. See if your company offers a match to maximize your donation.

***Grade Particiption Contest is ON!***

To learn more about where the funds are spent or donate, you can also visit: andersonpta.org/fundraising/direct-appeal

QUESTIONS? directappeal@andersonpta.org

Anderson Music Benefit (AMB 3) – 01.31.26

For one night only, you will hear from Anderson parents & faculty who include:

  • Grammy-nominees and tony-award winners
  • Surgeons & lawyers
  • Jazz and Cuban singers, comedians
  • Critically acclaimed voices who sang Mozart & Puccini in legendary opera houses around the world
  • Composers & performers of Broadway and Hollywood fame
  • Conductors, artists, professional puzzlers, & so much more!

The Cutting Room: 44 East 32nd Street
Saturday, January 31, 2026
6PM to 9PM

Limited number of presale tickets on sale soon!
100% of the proceeds of ticket sales go directly to PS 334
Cocktails & Full Dinner are available for purchase
21+ only

Annual Anderson Auction and Gala – 03.28.26

Save the Date for Anderson’s Biggest Fundraising Event of the Year! 

Saturday March 28, 2026, 6:30PM

Temple Emanu-el, 1 East 65th St, New York, NY 10065

Tickets on sale soon!

Please help Anderson by collecting much-needed auction items! A donation form and more details will be sent by email. Secure an item and enter it into the donation form by 12/31/25 you might win a $100 Amazon Gift Card! (Each item = 1 entry – the more items you enter the more chances to win!)

If you would like to get involved and help with the Auction or have questions please contact auctionchair@andersonpta.org.

Teachers Gift Fund

Donate to the Anderson School Annual Teachers Gift Fund

Express your appreciation for your child’s wonderful teachers by contributing to the Teachers Gift Fund. The funds will cover all holiday gifts through the end of the school year. The suggested donation is $65 per child per year. Payment options include:

Zelle (preferred method)

Recipient method: PARENTS OF P.S. 334, INC.
Email: treasurer@andersonpta.org
Memo line: “Teacher Gift Fund Donation”

Venmo – Enter Venmo handle @PS334PTA in the search box.

PayPalhttps://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=255QWSKXN8534

School Photos

A quick Picture Day update! We’re only partway to unlocking our fundraising rewards!

Current: 84 families (16.31%) have ordered photos.

We need 206 total orders (40% participation) to start earning 10% of net sales back to the PTA, and 50%+ participation will give us 15% back!

Every photo order helps fund school activities, classroom resources, and community programs. Order your child’s photos HERE. Let’s reach that 40% together!

Makeup Day: December 18. CLICK HERE to sign up for makeup day if you missed picture day or would like a retake!

Anderson Journal

Please continue to send in your photos of our students at Anderson events to be considered to appear in the yearbook.

In the subject line, please try to include the students’ names and the school event pictured (i.e. Field Day). Also, please be sure to send high resolution images (actual photo size). Thank you.

Dragon Fuel

Let’s start the school year off right by thanking Anderson teachers and staff for all of their hard work. We are continuing the tradition of giving back with monthly Dragon Fuel, a surprise trolley of snacks and treats.

Please purchase some Dragon Fuel from the link to the Amazon wishlist, and it will be delivered directly to the school for distribution.

Thank you for supporting the Anderson community! We will periodically add more items to the wishlist, so please check back often.

Support Dragon Fuel Here

 

Grand Bazaar NYC

Grand Bazaar NYC Presents: Holiday Bazaar @ Grand Central
In partnership with Made in NYC, Grand Bazaar NYC will be returning to The Biltmore Room at Grand Central Station for a holiday-themed pop-up shopping event on December 16 – December 18. Stop by and support over 150 local vendors.

Regular Market Is On!
Every Sunday @ Columbus Ave. & 77th St (the Anderson School Yard) from 10am – 5pm.

Upcoming themes:

About Us
The Grand Bazaar is the longest continuously running flea market in Manhattan, celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. It is a significant fundraiser for the Anderson School PTA, generating tens of thousands of dollars annually. The history and mission of Grand Bazaar NYC can be found here.