Check out the S.I.P. website!
/We have an entire website devoted to SIP, our School-wide Interdisciplinary Project. You’ll find schedules, meeting links and coming soon … our very own broadcasting station!
Institute for Collaborative Education
Our mission is to open every door possible for our students. With a commitment to student-centered education, our vision is to provide a nurturing, creative, and challenging academic program that meets the unique needs of all students. Our dedication to maintaining small class sizes enables personal relationships and allows teachers and advisors to make meaningful connections with every student, fostering a culture of safety, support, and belonging.
At NY.ICE we develop independent thinkers through collaborative work, authentic problem-solving and inquiry-based projects. Students take risks, test theories, and learn from their hands-on experiences.
Upon graduation, we expect NY.ICE students to be a force in the world, ready to thrive in the academic, creative, social, and intellectual journeys that await them in college and beyond.
Use Multiple Perspectives / Use Evidence / Analyze Information / Make Connections / Take Risks
Town Hall TIME CHANGE
/Town Hall on Thursday September 17th will begin at 7:30pm instead of 7pm.
Town Hall tonight, Wednesday September 16th will begin at 6:00pm as planned.
SCHOOL STARTS THIS WEEK!
/We are so excited to welcome everyone back to school on Wednesday September 16th! You will receive all the information you need to log on for the first day.
Wednesday September 16 - Friday September 18: 10am to 12pm ALL REMOTE
Monday September 21 - Friday September 25: 9:45am to 2pm ALL REMOTE
Monday September 28: NO SCHOOL - YOM KIPPUR
Tuesday September 29: First day of In-Person Learning
Check out our new FAQ page for School Re-Opening Questions
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Two more Town Hall meetings THIS WEEK:
Wednesday September 16 at 6PM and Thursday September 17 at 7PM
Links will be sent by email. Please choose to attend just one of the meetings to leave room for everyone.
Town Hall Meetings September 9 and 10
/We are holding two Town Hall meetings this week, to continue to discuss our school re-opening plans.
Wednesday September 9 at 6PM
Thursday September 10 at 7PM
Please choose only ONE meeting to attend. Both meetings will cover the same material and we will also record them. In addition, we will be creating an FAQ sheet to send out.
You should have received the links to these zoom meetings in your email. Please write to Lisa if you do not have the links.
ICE PAC
/MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES!
There is as yet no word as to whether New York State will cancel upcoming math and ELA tests, scheduled to begin March 25. As one NYC teacher tweeted, "Anything that puts pressure on staff and students to show up when they don’t feel 100% is a no go." If the state won't take responsibility, you can; boycott the tests! Last year, 90% of ICE families refused (aka "opted out" of) the tests for their children. If you would like to refuse for your 6th, 7th, or 8th grader, please fill out this form (or send your own note or email to Pete or Kristen indicating you want to opt your child out). For those of you who are used to signing opt out letters at parent-teacher conferences, please don't wait for that opportunity this time because who knows if they will even happen.
Need to know more? Be on the lookout for additional info coming in your email from ICE PAC parents from your grade (this opt out campaign is a parent-to-parent initiative, not an official school one) by this weekend. In the meantime, if you are curious about the opt out movement, check out optoutnyc.com or NYC Opt Out on Facebook.
