NEED TO KNOW FOR FIRST DAY

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First day begins at 8:10 am. Students should bring a combination lock for their locker and a notebook and pen or pencil on the first day. Students may bring in items from the supply lists gradually over the first few days.

In order to enter the school building, students must complete the daily health screening for the DOE. You can access it here: https://healthscreening.schools.nyc . You can also add it as a tool onto your phone. There will also be paper copies available at the security desk.

Students must also complete the Consent for Covid Testing Form PRIOR to the first day. All the information on how to do this is here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information/covid-19-testing-for-students

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