News & Events | PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School<\/title>\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <style>\n :root {\n --primary: #122449;\n --secondary: #F0F0F0;\n --accent: #F4A261;\n }\n \n body {\n font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n background-color: var(--secondary);\n color: #333;\n }\n\n h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-heading {\n font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n }\n\n \/* Fade In Animation *\/\n .fade-in {\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(20px);\n animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;\n }\n\n @keyframes fadeIn {\n to {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: translateY(0);\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-[#F0F0F0]\">\n\n <header class=\"relative h-[40vh] min-h-[300px] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden bg-[#122449]\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"PS 161 Community Event\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover opacity-40\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"relative z-10 text-center px-4\">\n <h1 class=\"text-5xl font-extrabold text-white tracking-tight drop-shadow-lg font-heading uppercase\">\n News & <span class=\"text-[#F4A261]\">Events<\/span>\n <\/h1>\n <div class=\"w-24 h-1 bg-[#F4A261] mx-auto mt-4 rounded-full\"><\/div>\n <p class=\"text-white mt-4 text-lg font-medium\">January 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n <section class=\"py-16 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n \n <div class=\"mb-16 fade-in\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-6 font-heading border-l-8 border-[#F4A261] pl-4\">School Spotlight<\/h2>\n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-r from-[#122449] to-[#2a4075] rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xl text-white flex flex-col md:flex-row\">\n <div class=\"md:w-1\/3 bg-gray-300 min-h-[250px] relative\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-1.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover opacity-80 mix-blend-multiply\" alt=\"Library Event\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-book-reader text-6xl text-white opacity-50\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"p-8 md:w-2\/3 flex flex-col justify-center\">\n <div class=\"uppercase tracking-wide text-sm text-[#F4A261] font-bold mb-2\">In The News<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading mb-4\">Dog Man Author, Dav Pilkey, Visits PS 161!<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-200 mb-6 text-lg\">We were honored to host the creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Read about this incredible visit in the New York Times.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/08\/books\/review\/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-flex items-center bg-[#F4A261] text-[#122449] font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-white transition w-max\">\n Read the Article <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt ml-2\"><\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n \n <div class=\"lg:col-span-2 fade-in\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.1s;\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-8 font-heading border-b-4 border-[#F4A261] inline-block pb-2\">January Calendar<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-blue-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">05<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Students Return to School<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-check mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>Monday<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful break. Let's start the new year strong.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-purple-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">09<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Three Kings Day & Spirit Day<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-tshirt mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>School Spirit: Cozy Hat Day<\/p>\n <ul class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm list-disc pl-5 space-y-1\">\n <li>Assemblymember Septimo's Three Kings Day Gift Giveaway<\/li>\n <li>Fan4Kids Parent Workshop: \"Healthy Eating on a Budget\" (Room 203, 9:00 AM)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-red-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-red-600 rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">19<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">School Closed<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"far fa-clock mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>All Day<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">School is closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-green-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">20<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Parent Engagement Day<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-users mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>Multiple Events<\/p>\n <ul class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm list-disc pl-5 space-y-1\">\n <li><strong>8:45 AM:<\/strong> PTA Meeting (Room 203)<\/li>\n <li><strong>7:00 PM:<\/strong> Virtual Math Parent Workshop (Zoom)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-yellow-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">23<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Community Potluck<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-utensils mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>11:00 AM @ Room 203<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">Join Parent Coordinator Denise Jourdan for a potluck! Bring a dish and let's share a meal and good conversation. <br><strong>Spirit Day:<\/strong> Snowman Day.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"space-y-8 fade-in\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.2s;\">\n \n <div class=\"bg-green-50 p-8 rounded-2xl border-2 border-green-400 text-center shadow-lg\">\n <div class=\"w-16 h-16 bg-green-500 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-white mx-auto mb-4 text-2xl\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-comments\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-2\">Connect on Class Dojo<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-sm text-gray-600 mb-6\">\n Get real-time updates, photos from the classroom, and direct messages from teachers.\n <\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.classdojo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-block bg-green-500 text-white font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-full hover:bg-green-600 transition w-full shadow-md\">\n Join Our Class Dojo\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n <div class=\"bg-[#122449] text-white p-6 rounded-2xl shadow-lg\">\n <h3 class=\"font-bold text-[#F4A261] mb-4 uppercase text-sm tracking-wider\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n <ul class=\"space-y-3 text-sm\">\n <li class=\"flex items-start\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marker-alt mt-1 w-6 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i> <span>628 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10455<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-phone w-6 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i> <span>718-292-5478<\/span><\/li>\n <li class=\"flex items-center\"><i class=\"fas fa-user-circle w-6 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i> <span>Ms. Denise Jourdan (Parent Coord.)<\/span><\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <section class=\"py-20 bg-[#122449] text-white border-t border-gray-700\">\n <div class=\"max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 text-center\">\n <div class=\"mb-12 fade-in\">\n <i class=\"fab fa-instagram text-5xl text-[#F4A261] mb-4\"><\/i>\n <h2 class=\"text-4xl font-bold font-heading\">Follow Us @ps161bx<\/h2>\n <p class=\"mt-4 text-gray-300\">See what our scholars are up to every day!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-4 mb-12 fade-in\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.2s;\">\n <div class=\"aspect-square bg-gray-800 rounded-lg overflow-hidden group relative border border-gray-700\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-11-24-at-8.24.13-PM-Large.jpeg\" alt=\"Insta Post\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-500 opacity-80 group-hover:opacity-100\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black\/50 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart text-white text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"aspect-square bg-gray-800 rounded-lg overflow-hidden group relative border border-gray-700\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-1.jpg\" alt=\"Insta Post\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-500 opacity-80 group-hover:opacity-100\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black\/50 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart text-white text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"aspect-square bg-gray-800 rounded-lg overflow-hidden group relative border border-gray-700\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-2.jpg\" alt=\"Insta Post\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-500 opacity-80 group-hover:opacity-100\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black\/50 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart text-white text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"aspect-square bg-gray-800 rounded-lg overflow-hidden group relative border border-gray-700\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-4.jpg\" alt=\"Insta Post\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover group-hover:scale-110 transition duration-500 opacity-80 group-hover:opacity-100\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 bg-black\/50 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-heart text-white text-2xl\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ps161bx\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-block border-2 border-[#F4A261] text-[#F4A261] font-bold py-3 px-8 rounded-full hover:bg-[#F4A261] hover:text-[#122449] transition duration-300\">\n View More on Instagram\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>News & Events | PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School News & Events January 2026 School Spotlight In The News Dog Man Author, Dav Pilkey, Visits PS 161! 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\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n \n \n News & Events | PS 161 Juan Ponce De Leon School<\/title>\n <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.tailwindcss.com\"><\/script>\n <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.4.0\/css\/all.min.css\">\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;600;700;800&family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <style>\n :root {\n --primary: #122449;\n --secondary: #F0F0F0;\n --accent: #F4A261;\n }\n \n body {\n font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n background-color: var(--secondary);\n color: #333;\n }\n\n h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .font-heading {\n font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;\n }\n\n \/* Fade In Animation *\/\n .fade-in {\n opacity: 0;\n transform: translateY(20px);\n animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;\n }\n\n @keyframes fadeIn {\n to {\n opacity: 1;\n transform: translateY(0);\n }\n }\n <\/style>\n<\/head>\n<body class=\"bg-[#F0F0F0]\">\n\n <header class=\"relative h-[40vh] min-h-[300px] flex items-center justify-center overflow-hidden bg-[#122449]\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"PS 161 Community Event\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover opacity-40\">\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"relative z-10 text-center px-4\">\n <h1 class=\"text-5xl font-extrabold text-white tracking-tight drop-shadow-lg font-heading uppercase\">\n News & <span class=\"text-[#F4A261]\">Events<\/span>\n <\/h1>\n <div class=\"w-24 h-1 bg-[#F4A261] mx-auto mt-4 rounded-full\"><\/div>\n <p class=\"text-white mt-4 text-lg font-medium\">January 2026<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/header>\n\n <section class=\"py-16 bg-white\">\n <div class=\"max-w-6xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n \n <div class=\"mb-16 fade-in\">\n <h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-6 font-heading border-l-8 border-[#F4A261] pl-4\">School Spotlight<\/h2>\n <div class=\"bg-gradient-to-r from-[#122449] to-[#2a4075] rounded-2xl overflow-hidden shadow-xl text-white flex flex-col md:flex-row\">\n <div class=\"md:w-1\/3 bg-gray-300 min-h-[250px] relative\">\n <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ps161x.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/download-1.jpg\" class=\"w-full h-full object-cover opacity-80 mix-blend-multiply\" alt=\"Library Event\">\n <div class=\"absolute inset-0 flex items-center justify-center\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-book-reader text-6xl text-white opacity-50\"><\/i>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"p-8 md:w-2\/3 flex flex-col justify-center\">\n <div class=\"uppercase tracking-wide text-sm text-[#F4A261] font-bold mb-2\">In The News<\/div>\n <h3 class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading mb-4\">Dog Man Author, Dav Pilkey, Visits PS 161!<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-200 mb-6 text-lg\">We were honored to host the creator of Dog Man and Captain Underpants. Read about this incredible visit in the New York Times.<\/p>\n <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/01\/08\/books\/review\/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"inline-flex items-center bg-[#F4A261] text-[#122449] font-bold py-3 px-6 rounded-lg hover:bg-white transition w-max\">\n Read the Article <i class=\"fas fa-external-link-alt ml-2\"><\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 lg:grid-cols-3 gap-12\">\n \n <div class=\"lg:col-span-2 fade-in\" style=\"animation-delay: 0.1s;\">\n <h2 class=\"text-3xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-8 font-heading border-b-4 border-[#F4A261] inline-block pb-2\">January Calendar<\/h2>\n \n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-blue-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">05<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Students Return to School<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"far fa-calendar-check mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>Monday<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful break. Let's start the new year strong.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-purple-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">09<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Three Kings Day & Spirit Day<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-tshirt mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>School Spirit: Cozy Hat Day<\/p>\n <ul class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm list-disc pl-5 space-y-1\">\n <li>Assemblymember Septimo's Three Kings Day Gift Giveaway<\/li>\n <li>Fan4Kids Parent Workshop: \"Healthy Eating on a Budget\" (Room 203, 9:00 AM)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-red-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-red-600 rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">19<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">School Closed<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"far fa-clock mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>All Day<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">School is closed in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-green-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">20<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Parent Engagement Day<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-users mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>Multiple Events<\/p>\n <ul class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm list-disc pl-5 space-y-1\">\n <li><strong>8:45 AM:<\/strong> PTA Meeting (Room 203)<\/li>\n <li><strong>7:00 PM:<\/strong> Virtual Math Parent Workshop (Zoom)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-6 mb-8 bg-gray-50 p-6 rounded-xl shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition border-l-4 border-yellow-500\">\n <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-24 h-24 bg-[#122449] rounded-lg flex flex-col items-center justify-center text-white\">\n <span class=\"text-xs uppercase font-bold tracking-wider\">JAN<\/span>\n <span class=\"text-3xl font-bold font-heading\">23<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div>\n <h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-[#122449] mb-1\">Community Potluck<\/h3>\n <p class=\"text-gray-600 mb-2\"><i class=\"fas fa-utensils mr-2 text-[#F4A261]\"><\/i>11:00 AM @ Room 203<\/p>\n <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm\">Join Parent Coordinator Denise Jourdan for a potluck! 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