Congratulations and Thank You to the new PA Executive Board and School Leadership Team

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PA Executive Board 2021-22

Co-Presidents: Jacqueline Daniel-Scherz and Jennifer Brown

VP Grade Representative Chair: Cindy Chau

VP Fundraising: Priscilla Forsyth

VP ICE PAC: Kemala Karmen

Co-Treasurers: Amy Gropp Forbes and Peter Kos

Corresponding Secretary: Meibell Contreras

Co-Recording Secretaries: Sharon Collins and Jill Applebaum

School Leadership Team Parent Members

Jennifer Brown, Cindy Chau, Jacqueline Daniel-Scherz, Bradley Goodman, Amy Gropp Forbes, Bonnie Massey, Lavita McMath Turner.

10th and 11th grade Field Day POSTPONED to MONDAY JUNE 7

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Due to possible rain and thunderstorms tomorrow, we are postponing the 10th and 11th grade Field Day to Monday June 7th. Tomorrow will be a regular Thursday schedule for all students. On Monday they will join 6th and 7th grade who are also having their Field Day. Forecast looks sunny and warm.

10th and 11th grade students will receive more specific info about their grad req classes from their advisors.

Vaccination Scholarship Incentive

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Parents or guardians of any New Yorker, ages 12 to 17, can enter their child who has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose (at any time), for a chance to win one of 50, four-year full-ride scholarships (includes tuition, room and board, books and supplies) to any New York State public college or university.

Info HERE

Parents and guardians, add your name HERE

to be alerted on how and when to enter your child for a chance to win a full scholarship to any New York Public College or University.

Emergency Broadband Benefit

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The Emergency Broadband Benefit is an FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households to jobs, critical healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more.

About the Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

For more information: https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

Please complete the NYC School Survey

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Every year, all parents, teachers, students in grades 6-12 and select school support staff take the NYC School Survey. The survey helps school leaders understand what key members of their school community think about the learning environment at their school. The information captured by the survey is designed to support a dialogue among all members of the school community about how to make the school a better place to learn.

Take the survey HERE

Families should enter “f” followed by their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to access the survey. Note that “f” must be lowercase. Families can find their child’s Student Identification Number on their New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) or contact Lisa for assistance.

More info HERE

Important Calendar Dates

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Thursday May 13: No school - Eid Al-Fitr

Tuesday May 25: Career Day - Grades 8-11 - All Remote

Thursday May 27: Teacher Appreciation Day

Monday May 31: No school - Memorial Day

Thursday June 3: Regular school day

Thursday June 10: Last day of regular classes

Friday June 11: Asynchronous Day - Assignments will be posted - No live classes - No in-person school

Week of June 14: Modified Schedule - Projects and Presentation Week

Thursday and Friday June 17 and 18: Student Led Conferences - No classes

Monday and Tuesday June 21 and 22: No school - Stepping Up and Graduation ceremonies

Wednesday and Thursday June 23 and 24: Remote half days - 9:45 - 12

Friday June 25: Last day of school - Advisory Goodbyes

College Info Night for HS Families: Thursday May 6 6:00-7:30pm

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Everything You Wanted to Know About College but were Afraid to Ask

Missed the meeting? Here is the recording: https://youtu.be/2ARc5GOAeiU

Carolyn will be hosting a virtual College Info Night featuring a select group of college admissions representatives. This is your chance to bring your questions and learn everything there is to know about this important process!

Zoom Link

Career Day - We Need Speakers for Tuesday May 25, 2021

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If you or someone you know might be interested in speaking to our high school students about your/their work or career path, please use this form to share some information with our Career Day Team. Fill it out for yourself or send it along to someone you know. Here is a template of a letter you can use. We are looking for both traditional and non-traditional paths / jobs.

This will be an online event on Tuesday May 25th.

Maybe interested? No commitment required.

PA Meeting: Substance Use, Mis-use and Prevention Wednesday April 21 6pm - 8pm

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Join us to hear from Fred Muench, President - The Parnership to End Addiction

Fred is a clinical psychologist, a father of two teenage boys, in recovery from heroin addiction, and the President of The Partnership to End Addiction. He works with young people and families to build resilience and positive life outcomes, with policymakers to change draconian drug laws, and researchers and providers to provide evidence-based treatment. At the Partnership, he and his team run the nation's largest family helpline to support individuals to prevent and overcome addiction.

Please complete this PRE-MEETING SURVEY to help Fred target the concerns of our community.

Meeting Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88484915498?pwd=ajN5Q0xqYzNzSmQ3Zmt6RTFtUzQ0QT09

Meeting ID: 884 8491 5498

Passcode: 866092

HANDOUT from Fred Muench

Plan Ahead: College Financial Aid Night for 9th and 10th grade families

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Wednesday April 14th @ 6pm

Seasoned financial aid expert, Kal Cheny, will offer crucial insights and advice on how to prepare financially to send your students to college. Don't miss this opportunity -- this may seem far away now, but it is around the corner! Please feel free to send any questions you may have for Kal to Carolyn at Carolyn@iceeducate.org and he will make sure to get them answered.

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81827401213?pwd=WmI2SG51bTJHeTZqUmJLRGI4MWpwdz09

Meeting ID: 818 2740 1213

Passcode: 562439

Changes regarding State tests for middle school students

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We have just learned that the DOE has changed their position regarding the State tests for grades 3-8, for this year. 

Students are not required to take the State tests and they will not be penalized if they do not take the tests. Rather than opting out, as in previous years, students must now opt-in if they intend to take the tests. 

For planning purposes, please fill out this survey only IF you would like your child to take the State tests. 

Only students who want to take the tests need to fill out this form. 

Students who are remote will have to come into school if they want to take the tests.

Dates:

  • ELA: Wednesday April 21

  • Math: Wednesday May 5