The Talented and Gifted School for Young Scholars (TAG) is one of New York City’s five public citywide gifted and talented (G&T) schools.  Founded in 1999, TAG is located in the vibrant neighborhood of East Harlem and serves grades K-8.
TAG offers rigorous academics and a vibrant community where students think critically, explore creatively, and grow as confident leaders. With diverse enrichment programs and strong partnerships among teachers, parents, and the PTA, we foster curiosity, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning.
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The TAG PTA (Parent Teacher Association) plays a vital role in enriching our students’ educational experience. Through fundraising, volunteer efforts, and strong collaboration with teachers and staff, the PTA supports critical programs, organizes community events, and ensures that every child at TAG thrives. We encourage all families to get involved—your participation makes a lasting difference in our children’s lives.

Registration Deadline: Friday, September 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
​What: Weekly online debate classes with the American Debate League (ADL). Students will build argumentation, research, and public-speaking skills and may qualify to participate in tournaments throughout the year.
Who: TAG 4th–8th graders only

• If your student is enrolled in YMCA on debate days, please note: YMCA cannot accommodate debate studentsduring class time. Families must arrange for students to log in from home or another quiet location.

When (by grade):

• 4th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 5th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 6th Grade: Fridays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 9/26/2025
• 7th Grade: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 10/01/2025
• 8th Grade: Wednesdays, 4:00–5:30 PM — starts 10/01/2025
  22 weekly classes run through May.

Where: Online (Zoom)
Attendance & Tournaments:

• Class attendance is tracked by ADL and helps determine tournament selection.
• Expect 5–6 optional in-person tournaments on select Saturdays (8:00 AM–5:00 PM), typically in Queens/Bronx. Transportation not provided. Each debater must be accompanied by a guardian (not a drop-off event).

Cost: $100 (registration fee)
How to Register (2 steps):

1. Pay via Zelle to [email protected]
   • Add your student’s full name & grade in the Zelle memo.
   • Alternatively: give Ms. B a check payable to TAG PTA, Inc. with your child’s name & grade in the memo.
2. Email payment confirmation (Zelle screenshot or note about check) to [email protected] and [email protected] before 9/19
3. Complete the Registration Form:  https://forms.gle/7drVerZfPUM1roKS9
4. Questions? Email  [email protected]

Separate from the on-site afterschool run by the YMCA, additional on-site afterschool options for the 2025/2026 school year are available.

• Chess - Eight by Eight (https://www.eightbyeightchess.com/tag)
• Robotics - R3space (https://www.r3space.org/tag.html)
• Debate - American Debate League

For more information, including contact details and registration links, please see:
docs.google.com/presentation/d/14krSCndZbmSTpw6W4Lh45tEtLRsIqe7q-1ppHj5eKQw

Dear TAG Families,

We urge you to consider taking on a leadership position for next year's Parent Teacher Association Executive Board or School Leadership Team. We need parents in these vital roles to help our school continue its tradition of academic and social excellence and enrichment, to build community, and to make TAG a place where all of our children can thrive. 

All parents and guardians of TAG students (except TAG employees) are eligible to serve, and all parents of students attending TAG in the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to vote in this election.

Elections will take place during the PTA meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. This meeting will be held by video conference.

Executive board positions for the Talented & Gifted School For Young Scholars Parent Teacher Association for the 2025-2026 school year are described briefly below. All executive board offices can be held together with co-officers, but you must run together as a slate in order to serve together.

Mandatory Officers

• President (run executive board meetings, coordinate with the PTA board, engage with the TAG community)
• Recording Secretary (handle meeting/Zoom logistics, keep minutes)
• Treasurer (handle finances, budget, spend)
  
  

Non-Mandatory Officers

• Budget VP (help Treasurer, focus on finances)
• Enrichment VP (did someone say after-school and extracurricular programming?!) 
• Family Engagement VP (plan fun community events – e.g., potluck, ice skating, coffee meet-and-greets)
• Fundraising VP (raise money for our kids! Typically includes coordinating book fairs, picture days, TAG swag, and gala/auction)
• Grants VP (identify and apply for funds; work with admin and other schools in our building as needed; connect with elected officials and other representatives!)
• Information Technology VP (manage the PTA website, info/data management and organization)
• Vice President at Large (step in to help the officers as needed!)

All officers are expected to attend a monthly executive board meeting (remote) and hold a monthly meeting for their respective committees as applicable (also remote.) 

More detailed descriptions of each position can be found in our PTA bylaws (https://www.tagscholarspta.org/about-tag-pta.html).

We will also be electing 2 positions to the School Leadership Team (SLT). The SLT is a body made up of school administrators, teachers, and parents which develops TAG’s educational policies and ensures there are resources to support those policies. SLT meets monthly throughout the academic year to set academic and social goals for the school.

At the June 17 meeting, all nominees will get a brief chance to address attendees before voting takes place. 

• You must attend to vote!
• Following elections for the executive board, attendees will also vote for open positions on the School Leadership Team
• To nominate yourself or another parent for any of these positions, use the Nomination form (refer to the link in the Jupiter Ed message or use the QR code on the notice posted to the PTA bulletin board at school). All Nominations should include the name, contact email and phone number of the nominee. Please submit your nominations on or before Sunday, June 1. Candidates running as co-officers must notify the Nominating Committee at the time of the nomination.

• Candidates interested in more than one position may indicate so in their nominating form. 

After nomination:

• Nominated candidates will be confirmed by this committee to ensure interest/willingness to serve.
• Confirmed candidates will be added to the ballots.  
• We will also accept floor nominations at the June 17 meeting.

To review PTA Bylaws, visit www.tagscholarspta.org/about-tag-pta.html. For any inquiries related to the election, please email [email protected].

Thank you.
The TAG PTA  Nominating Committee