Original November 2022 Newsletter
Principal’s Address
Dear Sage Families,
This month marks the change of marking period. Marking period 1 grades will be posted on November 14th. Please be sure you have all the necessary accounts, as we will not be distributing paper report cards.
We would all like to acknowledge our United States Veterans and active military members…Thank you for your service!
To all Sage Families, Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy time with friends and family!
Sincerely,
John Greggo
School/Community Calendar
- Nov 3- D28 CEC Meeting @6:30 PM Register here
- Nov 4 - End of 1st Marking Period
- Nov 7 - Start of 2nd Marking Period
- Nov 8 - Students do not attend ( Election Day)
- Nov 9 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences - Book appointments here
- Nov 11 School Closed ( Veterans day)
- Nov 14 - MP1 grade posted- Visit NYC Schools Account
- Nov 17 - SHSAT for registered 8th grade students
- Nov 22nd - PTA General Membership Meeting
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- Nov 24 & 25 School closed ( Thanksgiving Recess)
- Nov 15 & 23rd - Parent workshop - NYCSA & High School Application
- 11/15 virtual @ 6 PM Register here to attend. Spanish, Russian & Chinese interpretation available. Interpretación en español disponible, Доступен испанский перевод, 提供西班牙语翻译
- 11/23 in person @9:30 AM Room 205 Register here to attend - If you need an interpreter in your preferred language, email Mrs. Obata by 11/7th.
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Parent Teacher Conference
Please click & view Teacher Reacher Tutorial to find how to create the Teacher Reacher Account. To those of you who used Teacher Reacher last year, your account stays the same. This will allow you to book your parent teacher conference schedule for :
November 9th, 2022.
- Afternoon conference: 12:15 pm – 2:45 pm
- Evening conference : 5 pm – 7:30 pm
Please note:
- Teacher Reacher is now open. If you don’t see availability, please reach out to teachers.
- Only one guardian create an account per student
- Teachers are available during their office hours on every Mondays and Tuesdays: Find office hours.
- Find the staff email address : https://www.russellsagems.org/directory/faculty to reach out to teachers if the Parent-Teacher Conference schedule does not work out or simply you wish to take more time to discuss the student progress.
Parent workshop - NYCSA( Gama system) & High School Application
presented by Ms. Obata & Ms. Ebony
- 11/15 virtual @ 6 PM Register here to attend. Spanish, Russian & Chinese interpretation available.
- 11/23 in person @9:30 AM Room 205 Register here to attend - If you need an interpreter in your preferred language, email Mrs. Obata by 11/7th.
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Fall Spirit Days
SUBJECT FOCUS
ELA
Grade 6
In November, 6th graders will continue with our first unit, "Discover Your Voice." They will use annotating skills, small group discussion, and inferencing to analyze how a variety of texts address the essential question: What are the ways you can make yourself heard? The texts we will be reading for Unit 1 include Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woods, "OMG! Not Another Selfie", and "What's So Funny, Mr. Sceizka?" by Jon Sceizka. Students will engage in small group discussions to annotate and analyze these texts for the author's purpose and central idea. In October, the sixth graders made literacy goals based on their Beginning-of-Year iReady scores. Through the next few months, they will be working towards these literacy goals in ELA and core foundations.
Grade 7
The 7th grade ELA team is continuing to explore the first unit of HMH called "Reality Check." Students will use different types of texts to explore the author's purpose, main idea, and many other literary elements, all while working to answer the question, "What can blur the lines of what is real and what isn't?" Students will be reading a variety of texts to explore this question, including the article "Not Everything as It Seems" by Arnetta Carter.
Grade 8
In the month of November, all ELA students will be accessing the recently acquired Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Curriculum. One of the main goals of the ELA Department is to teach at least three units from the HMH Curriculum over the course of this academic year. HMH provides teachers with a tool for systematic and explicit instruction through a rich and diverse platform that aims to build and improve the foundational skills students need to be successful across all disciplines. HMH's platform also supports differentiation and the continued practice of foundational skills.
The 8th grade ELA students will commence the HMH Curriculum with a Technology Unit - "Gadgets and Glitches" with the essential question: "Does Technology improve or control our lives?" We will read several short stories, along with the anchor text that aligns with the unit to delve into the implications of the increased use of technology and the dependence it causes on us as a society. Following the sequence of the HMH learning model: Unit Opener, Analyze and Apply, Collaborate and Compare, Reader's Choice and End of Unit Activities; students will closely examine the effects of our augmented reliance on technology. During the unit, students will have the opportunity to analyze different texts, collaborate with each other and participate in rich discussion to share and build upon their classmates’ ideas. Through the use of HMH and Google Drive, students will further exchange ideas and support each other and practice the citing of logical text-based evidence in support of their claims. This will be evidenced in their culminating assignment which will be an expository essay on this topic.
WORLD LANGUAGE
French - Grade 8
8th Grade French Scholars will continue focusing on grammar in the month of November, especially on most frequent verbs on the proficiency exam and possessive adjectives. All daily lessons lead to small group discussions only in French so that students can continue synthesizing everything they have learned since 7th grade. The month of November will conclude with projects on different cultural places around the world.
French - Grade 7
Bienvenue! 7th Grade French students have finished up our unit on expressing our likes and dislikes. In November, we will be commencing our unit on "back to school."
Chapter 2 will focus on school vocabulary while we learn how to ask for and give information, as well as how to ask for and express opinions.
Spanish - Grade 8
In the first half of November students will be presenting their ofrenda of Dia de los Muertos as part of our cultural awareness standard. During this activity students will be understanding other cultures' perspectives and practices. In the second half of November students will be ending their 7th grade curriculum review and will begin with the first 8th grade unit Making Plans. In this unit students will practice their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The goal of the unit is for students to be able to make social plans, accept and turn down invitations, and describe daily routines.
Spanish - Grade 7
In November students will finish Unit 1: All About Me. Students will give personal information and express preferences about activities, analyze images, video, audio and print text in Spanish to gain insight into identity. They will also present basic information about themselves in the target language, investigate, explain and reflect on the role of music in shaping identity (Paraguay). We will also start Unit 2: La Escuela where we will exchange information about life at school, including people, places, calendars, schedules, and student activities.
Spanish - Grade 6
Students will have their Spanish lessons regarding different events and celebrations that take place in November. Elections Lessons, learning Spanish vocabulary used before and after voting. They can compare and contrast how this civic act is performed in most of the Hispanic countries. For veteran's week they will watch a video of Arlington Tomb of Unknown soldier and the significance for those who offer their lives, lesson will be in Spanish helped by the key vocabulary Spanish words.
The most celebrated holiday that takes place in Mexico is "Day of the Dead" , they will watch videos, complete the worksheets that show all the elements used to honor their beloved ones that died like candles, food, dresses, altars, etc. Thanksgiving week students can write about what they are grateful for in the target language, writing a letter for example or creating a poster with their family celebrations that will be posted in our classroom bulletin board. Some classes will start with discussions about some topics like : Should school students wear uniforms?
Mandarin - Grade 8
8th-grade Mandarin students have finished an interview about their food preferences. In November, students will continue building vocabulary and enhancing writing skills. Students will learn how to order food at a Chinese restaurant. Following that lesson, we will begin the introduction of the Chinese currency. Measure words, including 元，块，角，毛，分，斤, will be practiced in role-play activities. At the end of the unit, students will design a menu for a fast-food or Chinese-food restaurant and present their project to the class.
Mandarin - Grade 6
Six-grade Mandarin students have finished learning Chinese Pinyin, numbers, and basic greetings. They are now learning the position of the tonal marks and reviewing Unit 1 content. In November, students will continue learning new radicals to build the foundation for writing Chinese characters. Students will focus on telling the date and be introduced to the Lunar Calendar. Additionally, students will learn how to tell their date of birth and age based on their prior knowledge. They will participate in different activities to enhance their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
Latin- Grade 6
6th grade Latin students will continue to build background knowledge about Ancient Rome. We will be focusing on the lives of young Romans in Roman cities. Students will pick Latin names as we learn about naming traditions. We will learn how Ancient Romans wrote as we continue to learn Latin expressions and vocabulary. In addition, we will continue to build upon our English vocabulary by learning about Latin roots and derivatives.
ASL
6th grade ASL students are perfecting their ABC’s, numbers 1-50, colors and introductions/greetings. Students have started learning fall signs and have now started learning questions words and verbs! They are excited to learn verbs in order to play childhood games in American Sign Language. They are also working on having more 1:1 signing conversations with their peers in order to be comfortable using signs out in the community.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
As we enter November and the beginning of the second marking period there is a lot of optimism for all students in getting off to a great start. We are finishing Soccer Tournaments and skills building we are embarking onto our FitnessGram unit. Students will be assessed pre and post to determine their levels of fitness and determine where they have grown or declined from previous years. Yoga classes will continue to build their Yoga practice as they continue to practice their moving meditation. Martial Arts skills building and self defense training are always an important part of our daily program.
In addition, our beloved Sports Center allows students an opportunity to participate in any physical activity they choose. November has four different sports for after school at Sage. The Boys Flag Football team finishes the regular season at an 8-1 clip hosting the Queens Championship game at Queens bridge Park on 11/1/22 at 4:00pm. Then moving on to inter borough championships after. The Girls Volleyball team will begin on November 2 at 2:45 PM every Wednesday and Friday at Sage. Volleyball will be 8th grader only and will be held at Sage unless otherwise instructed by Coach Bates. Our Boys Basketball team starts their season October 28 at 2:30 coached by Mr. Gavilanes and the Girls Basketball team starts on October 27 at 2:30 coached by Ms. Rizzo & Ms. Allen. Both teams are expecting great seasons.
ENL
The English as a New Language (ENL) Department welcomes any Newcomers to New York City and Russell Sage Junior High School! Our Multilingual English Language Learners (MLs/ELLs) are from various parts of the world such as Burkina Faso, China, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Haiti, Japan, Panama, Russia, Spain, and Uzbekistan to name a few. Our MLs/ELLs are categorized into three subgroups. Newcomers are the MLs/ELLs who have been in the country between zero years and three years. Developing learners have been in the country between four years and six years, and Long-Term students have been in the country seven years and on.
To support our MLs/ELLs’ range of academic and linguistic development, online adaptive learning program Lexia English is assigned to Entering and Emerging MLs/ELLs and PowerUp for all MLs/ELLs and learners with IEPs. Sage also offers a Title III After School Program on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:30pm to 4:00 pm in Room 141 and 143. Snacks are provided for all the participating students at 2:30 in the cafeteria. The program supports the participants with ELA and Math homework and other class assignments. For information, please email Ms. Restrepo (arestrepo@schools.nyc.gov) or Ms. Gomez (ogomez@schools.nyc.gov). Other extracurricular activities and clubs are also available to enrich all students’ interests.
Title III LEGO Robotics with Ms. Kim (jkim24@schools.nyc.gov) and Mr. Narain (dnarain@schools.nyc.gov) implements building robots using LEGO EV3 Mindstorm and coding on the web-based program Coderz on Wednesdays, 2:30pm - 4:00pm from October 26, 2022, through April, 2023. Sessions will be held in-person (Room 317). Schedules will be shared with the participating students on the first day of the program. Please feel free to email the teachers if interested in any of the programs.
MATH
During the month of November our students will be learning:
- 6th Grade Topics
- Unit #2: Integers and Rational Numbers
- Integers, rational numbers, absolute value, coordinate plane, distance on coordinate plane and polygons on coordinate plane
- Unit #3: Numeric and Algebraic Expressions
- Exponents, GCF, LCM and numerical expressions
- 7th Grade Topics
- Solve real world problems involving all four operations with rational numbers
- Demonstrate knowledge of Number System topics by taking Q1 final assessment
- Determine unit rates from situations involving complex fractions
- Begin to identify proportional relationships from graphs, tables, and word problems
- 8th Grade Topics
- Linear Functions
- Literal Equations
- Begin - System of Linear Equations
SCIENCE
During the month of November, our students will be learning:
- 6th Grade Topics
- Energy and Work - Exploring the concepts of the different forms of energy, energy transformations, and renewable/non-renewable energy sources. Additionally, we will investigate how force is applied to an object, how work is conducted on an object and how machines make work easier.
Laboratory Activities & Skills
- Demonstrating the change of energy from potential to kinetic and vice versa, diagraming energy transformations, calculating force and work
- 7th Grade Topics
- Cells - Looking inside Cells, cells, cells organelles, and function, the cell in its Environment, cell processes (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), cell division.
Laboratory Activities & Skills
- Lab safety
- Introduction to the Microscope parts, and functions
- 8th Grade Topics
- Exploration of cells. We will focus on biochemical processes that take place within the cell including photosynthesis and cellular respiration. These two processes are vital to cellular activities; students will analyze similarities and differences between the two. We also will examine how various chemicals are transported within a cell using various modes of transport. Finally, we will begin our research on nucleic acids DNA and RNA towards the end of the month.
Laboratory Activities & Skills
- Diagram DNA structure
- Observe chromosome in mitosis
- Run and analyze a sample DNA
- Participate in a protein synthesis simulation
SOCIAL STUDIES
Grade 8
During the month of November, 8th grade social studies classes will continue to review the history of the United States by focusing on the early development of the nation after the American Revolution through the Antebellum period. Students have begun to participate in Socratic seminar discussions of key social, political, and economic issues in U.S. history. To prepare for these classroom discussions, students are developing questions to extend their thinking (synthesize, make connections, analyze, etc.). Students will also continue to practice writing essays based on analysis of primary and secondary sources. Throughout the month of November, we will recognize Native American Heritage Month by conducting research on the various indigenous groups of North America, including their contributions in history and the impact of the expansion of the U.S.
Grade 7
During the month of November 7th grade students will continue their studies of the causes of the American Revolution. In addition, students will be introduced to the Framework United States and Government Regents concepts in order to begin writing a Regents style essay on the Causes of the American Revolution. Students have already started practicing viewing documents and political cartoons in various perspectives. They will continue to be exposed to sources to describe how perspective can influence their understanding of the world then and present day. By the end of the month students will participate in a Socratic Seminar synthesizing the information to determine if the American Revolutionary war was inevitable and justified.
Grade 6
Hello Russell Sage Community,
The month of October has been very exciting and eventful for our 6th graders! Students have completed their Geography units and moved onto the exciting unit called Early Peoples. Our fellow homo sapiens (modern students) are and will step into an educational time machine and learn about: Australopithecus, Homo Habilis’s, Homo Erectus’s, and many more different types of Early Peoples!
Within this unit students will explore the habitat, tools, and behaviors of Early People. We also dive into the Paleolithic and Neolithic Era. Students will also analyze and compare how Early People evolved into Homo Sapiens (Take a look in the mirror!) Students will learn how to write in DBQ (Document Based Question) Format, work in groups, and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
In addition to academics, we are focusing on the social-emotional well being of our students by allowing them to express their feelings on their culture and how they relate to the Social Studies curriculum.
TALENT
BAND
The 7th and 8th grade band students are in preparation mode for their winter concert taking place on December 15th. They are practicing multiple selections that reflect various holiday celebration music. The concert permission slips will be sent out the first week of November with all the details and information.
The 6th grade students are becoming a lot more comfortable with their first 5 notes through the use of their Essential Elements books. Some are on their way of learning 2 new notes as they progress further and exploring new rhythms. They've also been exposed to real sheet music through their first warm-up.
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is excited to welcome their new members:
Sophia Chen
Aidan Davidescu
Aidan Krivogorsky
Shanil Ashraf
Zabrina Trabasas
Emily Ko
Zachary Ustoyev
Bella Mak
Zooey Wang
Shomilli Das
Nathan Chen
Celestine Wang
Congratulations!
ART
ORCHESTRA
Students in orchestra have mastered playing notes with fingers on the D-string and will work on A-string notes with fingers in the coming month, before beginning preparations for our winter showcase and concert. They are perfecting holding their instruments and bows properly, and care of instruments.
Orchestra classes collaborated to create a Halloween Video. Click this link to view the video: https://youtu.be/KHeymzwz_R8
Afterschool Strings Clubs have begun! Honors Orchestra is learning the song Skeleton Sam. Beginner Orchestra students have learned how to hold their instruments and are learning to play their first notes. Guitar and Ukulele club students are learning to read single-string tab. They have learned two songs so far.
DANCE
Hello, Sage families! My name is Mr. Kiefer Rondina or Mr. R for short and I am the new dance teacher at JHS 190 Russell Sage. I am a dancer, teacher, choreographer and I am excited to join the Sage community and I look forward to an amazing and productive school year ahead! For the past few weeks, the students and I have been working on our class agreements and emphasizing the dress code for dance. As mentioned to all classes, students are required to wear black clothing as part of the dress code. In addition, shoes are not allowed inside the classroom to maintain a clean and safe space to dance. Please help me in making sure these expectations are being met by the students! Now to kick us off this month, we will be exploring Jazz Dance in the 19th & 20th Century! Students will be introduced to the foundations of jazz as well as popular moves like the Charleston, the Lindy Hop, Swing, etc.
SPEECH
On October 27, 2022, Mrs. Loew and Mrs. Rothbort took the 8th grade Speech students took a walking trip to Forest Hills High School for a guided tour. The special part of this trip was, the tour guides were former Sage speech students who are now juniors and seniors at FHHS. Our Sage students were given a guided tour of the building as well as a presentation by the FHHS speech students about their school. We then had a question-and-answer session where many interesting and pertinent questions were asked by our 8th graders and answered by the high school students. This is also one of our students’ speech goals, asking and answering WH questions for clarification and information.
We had a great time and the students got to see a side of FHHS that most do not get to see. We will culminate this trip by writing thank you letters to our wonderful student tour guides at the high school. We look forward to taking next years’ 8th graders on this fabulous annual trip next year.
Library
Congratulations to the following students for completing the Summer Reading Challenge! - Brandon Ayavaca, Jessica Basdeo, Rebecca Basdeo, Sydney Cathcart, Ari Ebens, Kalei Harrison, Chaske Harrison, Aileen Kim, Olivia Liu, Isaura Lucas, Kaitlyn Ortiz, Samantha Ozgen, Anaya Potdar, Julie Wadia, Celestine Wang, Christopher Wang, Vanessa Wong and Elias Yahia.
The library displayed books for Hispanic Heritage Month and scary books in honor of Halloween. A special book display featuring nonfiction books about Prehistory was created by 7th grader Caleb Harrison.
Library Classes are completing mandated Digital Citizenship classes. 6th and 8th grade are almost done. 7th grade classes have gotten started, and will finish soon. Ask your student about Digital Citizenship!
11 classes have either visited the library or had a visit in their classroom from the librarian. Classes have been visiting to borrow and return books, and to learn about how SORA, our ebook application ( https://soraapp.com ) works.
Minecraft Fridays began on October 21. Any Friday that is not before a holiday will be Minecraft Friday, from 2:20-4:00 pm. All students are invited to attend when they are free. No registration required. Students who have a device will be asked to use them, as Minecraft for Education does not work on Chromebooks, and the library has a limited supply of PC's.
Library Hours -
Monday-Thursday - 7:30-8:00am - Office Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 2:30-3:00pm - Library Time
Lunch Periods:
Period 4 - Wednesday & Friday
Period 5 - Tuesday & Friday
Period 7 - Monday & Tuesday
Resources of the Month:
Growing Hearts and Minds - Social Emotional Learning:
https://soraapp.com/library/nycschools/curated-1345414/titles
Career Zone - Explore Your Career Path
https://www.careerzone.ny.gov/jz/views/careerzone/index.jsf
ELECTION DAY RESOURCES
Election 2022 - Vote Kids
https://www.aap.org/en/advocacy/election-vote-kids/
Rock the Vote
https://www.rockthevote.org/
WOOD WORKING
Our Woodshop classes have been working very hard on creating a variety of useful and fun projects. Here is a picture of some of the projects our 6th graders have made during the last few weeks. The students have made bird houses, cell phone stands, napkin holders, and step stools.
Currently, our woodshop classes are making tool totes, guitars (that will be able to be played), foot stools, and small tables.
Message from Dean Alban
We had a very successful Halloween celebration at Sage. The students followed the guidelines and had a great time displaying their costumes.
Parents: Please remind your child of the following:
- Remind your child to bring their student IDs every morning. This helps during morning entry. If your child does not have one, please tell them to visit with Ms. Briana during their lunch period. She will make them one and provide them with lanyards.
- Remind your child to always walk on the right side in the hallways and staircases.
- Remind your child to always be kind and respectful towards their classmates. This will go a very long way!
Beginning of MP2, there will be an assembly for all students to review guidelines and policies set forth at the beginning of the school year, and to look forward to events that will take place during the next couple of months.
Message from Guidance Counselor
Hello my 6th graders!
I had the pleasure to meet some of you; keep up the good work. You all have been doing a great job adjusting to middle school. Most of you mentioned you like how you get to be more independent, and get to have different teachers compared to Elementary. This is your third month in middle school, you all should feel proud of yourselves.
My office is a safe space where you can discuss your academic and social concerns. I am here to listen and offer solutions.
NOTE: We’re not changing anymore talents; it will mix up the grades from each teacher. We try our best to offer your first or second choice; you will be able to have different talents the following school year.
All the best,
Ms. Del Rio (Room 140B)
Urban Advantage News!
On Saturday, October 29th, I had a pleasure meeting with Russell Sage families at Bronx Zoo! The park was decorated with a Halloween theme and we were able to catch the Dinosaur Safari before it closed. Holiday season is around the corner. Remember to use the UA Free Voucher sent by Mrs. Obata to visit NYC Science institutions! - Mrs. Obata
UA Voucher Guide:
Free admissions are provided to our students and their families to visit NYC Science institutions thanks to Urban advantage partnership.
The voucher can be used throughout this school year at :
- American Museum of Natural History
- Bronx Zoo
- Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- New York Aquarium
- New York Botanical Garden
- New York Hall Of Science
- Queens Botanical Garden
- Staten Island Zoo
Find more details below to learn how to reserve your tickets.
Enjoy !
INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT +3 VOUCHERS:
- Student +3 vouchers expire June 30, 2023.
- All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions below, under each institution, for instructions on how to reserve your timed entry tickets.
- Most UA institutions require that you show your tickets. Once you reserve your timed entry tickets you should receive an email with admission information.
- Each voucher admits 4 people; more than 4 people may be admitted at one time by reusing the voucher ID.
- Voucher does not include parking at UA institutions, except at the Staten Island Zoo.
American Museum of Natural History
Valid for general admission and one special exhibit. To use the voucher, call AMNH Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200 in advance (prior to your visit date) to reserve a timed entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number during this call. To cancel, call (212) 769-5200 by 5 pm the day prior to your visit.
Bronx Zoo
Valid for an all-inclusive Bronx Zoo Admission, which offers unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), and Congo Gorilla Forest (Apr-Dec). Parking not included. To use this voucher, click here or copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Valid for general admission. Children under 14 must be supervised by adults 18 or over. Tickets are required; reserve in advance for fastest entry. Visit: https://www.bbg.org/visit, click "Get Tickets” then "Not a Member, Buy Tickets" (no fee will be charged). Select date and choose "Affiliated Organization Tickets" on the Reserve Tickets Menu. Go to “Checkout”. You will receive a confirmation email with QR code that you must show on arrival. You must bring your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either paper or digital copy) to show to Visitor Services staff.
New York Aquarium
Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, click here or copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.
New York Botanical Garden
Valid for daytime All-Garden Pass access. Admission to the Holiday Train Show, The Orchid Show and other special exhibitions are subject to availability. Parking not included. To use the voucher, visit NYBG and present your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either paper or digital copy) to a visitor services representative at a ticket booth.
New York Hall of Science
Valid for general admission. Parking not included. To use this voucher, please present it (or a digital copy)at the admissions desk. NYSCI Hours: Thursdays - Sundays | 10 am to 5 pm (Beginning October 8, 2022) (Last admission at 4 pm)
Queens Botanical Garden
Vouchers are valid for general admission to the Queens Botanical Garden. You may present your "Student + 3" voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the main entrance or parking booth for free admission. Note that parking fees are not included with your voucher. Please visit www.queensbotanical.org to view our events calendar!
- The Queens Botanical Garden is open:
○ April-October: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 6pm
○ November-March: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 4:30pm
■ *Closed Mondays year-round, except legal holidays. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Staten Island Zoo
To use your UA voucher, please visit http://www.statenislandzoo.org/tickets/. The voucher is valid for admission to all exhibits. Instructions for voucher use: ● Click on the "Urban Advantage Admissions Tickets" button.
- Select the number of guests visiting from the drop down option entitled “Urban Advantage Tickets Covered By Voucher (Max 4)”. ○ Additional guests can be covered by placing another reservation using the same voucher number.
- You will be asked to provide your Voucher ID number, Teacher Name, and School Name before checkout. ○ You must present your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either by paper or with a digital copy) at the admissions gate upon arrival. Free parking is available.
- UA "Student + 3" vouchers may also be used for a live, interactive 15-minute “Virtual Animal Drop-In” with a Zoo educator and animal of your choice. Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance and are made at http://www.statenislandzoo.org/virtual-zoo/. ○ If using your UA voucher for a Virtual Animal Drop-In, use the discount code “UAS+3” (case sensitive) at checkout to apply your redemption discount. You will be prompted to provide your Voucher ID number.
Staff Office Hours
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2022-2023 TEACHER OFFICE HOURS
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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1st Floor:Buehre & Gomez
2nd Floor:Amster & Ortega
3rd Floor:Ledesma
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1st Floor:Beauzil & Gomez
2nd Floor: Ortega
3rd Floor:Ledesma
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1st Floor:Buehre & Rees
2nd Floor: Ortega
3rd Floor:Ledesma
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1st Floor:Beauzil & Buehre
2nd Floor:Amster
3rd Floor:Rees
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1st Floor:Beauzil & Gomez
2nd Floor: Amster
3rd Floor:Ledesma & Rees
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Cafeteria-Breakfast
Board Games - Rm. 152
Austin
Library Open Access
Wright
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Bates
Yoga & Morning Med.-Rm.305
Tong
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Cafeteria-Breakfast
Board Games - Rm. 152
Austin & Ramirez
Library Open Access
Wright
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Gaffan
Yoga & Morning Med.-Rm.305
Tong
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Cafeteria-Breakfast
Board Games - Rm. 152
Ramirez
Library Open Access
Wright
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Bates
Yoga & Morning Med.-Rm.305
Destefano & Tong
Intramural Basketball
Allen
|
Cafeteria-Breakfast
Board Games - Rm. 152
Ramirez & Noy
Library Open Access
Wright
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Gaffan
Yoga & Morning Med.-Rm.305
Destefano
Intramural Basketball
Allen
|
Cafeteria-Breakfast
Board Games - Rm. 152
Austin & Noy
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Bates, Gaffan & Vogel
Yoga & Morning Med.-Rm.305
Destefano
Intramural Basketball
Allen
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
7-Egan-Rm 323
8-Rosner-Rm.230
ENL:
Kim-Rm.342A
Math:
7-Zeitlin-Rm.220
8-Restrepo-Rm.323
8-Rizzo-Rm.323
Science:
6-Allen-Rm.103
7-Beauzil-Rm. 254
8-Biggs-Rm.329
Science Lab Support
8-Boujida-Rm.315
Social Studies:
7-Opell-Rm.350
8-Johnson-Rm.340
Talent:
Megaro-Rm.305
Zastawny-Rm.B68
World Language:
Spanish-Ramirez-Rm.209
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Rees-Rm.130
8-Rosner-Rm.230
ENL:
Kim-Rm.342A
Math:
6-Buehre-Rm.101
7-Zeitlin-Rm.220
8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331
8-Rizzo-Rm.323
Science:
6-Kadin-Rm.143
8-Destefano-Rm.328
8-Boujida-Rm.315
Science Lab Support
8-Biggs-Rm.329
Social Studies:
7-Napolitano-Rm.343
8-Pon-Rm.241
Talent:
Megaro-Rm.305
Wang-Rm.307
Zastawny-Rm.B68
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
7-Baglione-Rm. 243B
8-Rosner-Rm.230
ENL:
Kim-Rm.342A
Math:
7-Anwar-Rm. 220
8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331
Science:
6-Kadin-Rm.143
8-Biggs-Rm.329
Science Lab Support:
Social Studies:
7-Gaffan-Rm.211
7-Egan-Rm 323
8-Pon-Rm.241
Talent:
Wang-Rm.307
Zastawny-Rm.B68
World Language:
Amster-Spanish-Rm. 202
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
7-8-Austin-Rm. 240
ENL:
Tong-Rm.342B
Math:
6-Royer-Rm.102
6-Gomez-Rm.102
7-Zeitlin-Rm.220
8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331
8-Rizzo-Rm.323
Science:
6-Kadin-Rm.143
8-Biggs-Rm.329
Science Lab Support
8-Boujida-Rm.315
Social Studies:
7-Egan-Rm 323
8-Pon-Rm.241
Talent:
Wang-Rm.307
Zastawny-Rm.B68
World Language:
Spanish-Ortega-Rm.204
P.E.:
Bates-Rm. Gym
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6 - Dolan-Rm 141A
7-Egan-Rm 323
8-Rosner-Rm.230
ENL:
Kim-Rm.342A
Math:
6-Royer-Rm.102
7-Zeitlin-Rm.220
8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331
8-Rizzo-Rm.323
Science:
7-8-Payne-Rm.254
Science Lab Support
6-Kadin-Rm 143
8-Boujida-Rm.315
Social Studies:
6-Datorre-Rm.128
8-Pon-Rm.241
Talent:
Megaro-Rm.305
Wang-Rm.307
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Parent Outreach
Anwar
Destefano
Gaffan
Kadin
Michalowicz
Pon
Rees
Wang
|
Parent Outreach:
Amster
Bates
Egan
Opell
Restrepo
Allen
|
Parent Outreach:
Austin
Beauzil
Boujida
Gomez
Megaro
Payne
Rizzo
Zeitlin
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Parent Outreach:
Baglione
Datorre
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Megaro
Rosner
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Parent Outreach:
Biggs
Buehre
Ortega
Tong
Napolitano
Ramirez
Wright
Zastawny
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AFTERNOON - 2:20 - 2:50 pm
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MONDAY
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TUESDAY
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WEDNESDAY
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THURSDAY
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FRIDAY
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Weight Training-Rm.WR
Zeideia
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Weight Training-Rm.WR
Zeideia
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Student Government - Rm. 141A
Dolan
Weight Training-Rm.WR
Zeideia
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ASL (American Sign Language Club - Rm. 142A
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ASL (American Sign Language) Club - Rm. 142A
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Dolan-Rm.141A
6-Rees-Rm.130
7-Noy-Rm.302
7-Kurre-Rm.318
8-Vogel-Rm.320
Math:
6-Rosenberg-Rm.243A
6-Gavilanes-Rm. 105
7-Randolph-Rm.218
Science:
6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228
7-Baez-Rm. 250
Social Studies:
6-Collin-Rm.118
8-Payen-Rm.341
World Language:
Spanish-Morante-Rm.201
PE:
Candela-Rm.WeightRoom
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Rees-Rm.130
6-Colon-Rm. 104
7-Glenn-Rm.301
7-Kurre-Rm.318
8-Vogel-Rm.320
Math:
6-Rosenberg-Rm.243A
6-Gavilanes-Rm. 105
7-Randolph-Rm.218
Science:
6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228
7-BaezRodriguez-Rm. 250
Social Studies:
6-Collin-Rm.118
8-Payen-Rm.341
World Language:
Spanish-Morante-Rm.201
PE:
Candela-Rm.WeightRoom
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Rees-Rm.130
6-Ruiz-Rm.141A
7-Glenn-Rm.301
7-Noy-Rm.302
Math:
6-Royer-Rm.102
7-Randolph-Rm.218
7-Zheng-Rm.330
8-Collins-Rm.330
Science:
8-Narain-Rm.317
Social Studies:
6-Collin-Rm.118
6-Swartz-Rm.120
8-Arabachian-Rm. 340
World Language:
Mandarin-He-Rm.103
PE:
Candela-Rm.WeightRoom
Talent:
Gilkes-Rm.311
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Colon-Rm. 104
7-Glenn-Rm.301
7-Kurre-Rm.318
Math:
7-Zheng-Rm.330
8-Collins-Rm.330
Science:
7-Baez-Rm. 250
8-Narain-Rm.317
Social Studies:
6-Swartz-Rm.120
8-Arabachian-Rm. 340
8-Payen-Rm.341
World Language:
Spanish-Morante-Rm.201
Mandarin-He-Rm.103
Talent:
Gilkes-Rm.311
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Student Extra Help:
ELA:
6-Colon-Rm. 104
7-Kurre-Rm.318
Math:
6-Rosenberg-Rm.243A
6-Gavilanes-Rm. 105
7-Zheng-Rm.330
8-Collins-Rm.330
Science:
6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228
8-Narain-Rm.317
Social Studies:
6-Swartz-Rm.120
8-Arabachian-Rm. 340
World Language:
Mandarin-He-Rm.103
Spanish-Gavilanes-Rm.105
Talent:
Gilkes-Rm.311
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Parent Outreach:
Arabachian
Collins
Colon
Gilkes
Glenn
He
Narain
Royer
Ruiz
Swartz
Zheng
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Parent Outreach:
Arabachian
Collins
Dolan
Gilkes
He
Narain
Noy
Royer
Ruiz
Swartz
Zheng
|
Parent Outreach:
Baez-Rodriguez
Colon
Cruz Morante
Gavilanes
Kurre
Payen
Rosenberg
Ruffus
Vogel
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Parent Outreach:
Candela
Collin
Dolan
Gavilanes
Kurre
Rosenberg
Ruffus
Vogel
Zeideia
|
Parent Outreach:
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
Collin
Cruz Morante
Glenn
Payen
Zeideia
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Staff Organization Sheet
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JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE - ORGANIZATION SHEET- 2022-2023
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If your concern is not listed below, please call the main office (718)-830-4970 to be forwarded to the correct person.
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PROTOCOL
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|
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Position
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Contact Person
|
Contact Email / Extension
|
Concern
|
|
FIRST
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2nd Period Teacher
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Individual to Student - See PupilPath
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-Daily Attendance (absence & or lateness)
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Teacher
|
Individual to Student - See Staff Directory
in our website or Staff email list.
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-Curriculum -Homework Policy -Student Progress (behavior, attendance, grades ) -Student to Student Issues -Google Classroom Codes
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| |
Pupil Accounting
|
Ms. Camus
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mcamus@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1483
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-Provide documentation for absences (excused/unexcused) -Student Registration -Student Discharge
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School Aide
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Ms. Palandro Ms. Maria
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Distributed during student lunch / main office ext. 0
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-Metro Cards - Ms. Palandro -Working Papers - Ms. Maria
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| |
Ms. Brianna
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Distributed during student lunch / main office ext. 0
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- Student ID Card
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Nurse
|
Mr. Tabaku
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atabaku@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1541
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-Student medical documentation
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Secretary
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Ms. Gabby
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GLoiacono@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1482
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-CAASS -Student Registration
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Parent Coordinator
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Ms. Obata
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sobata@schools.nyc.gov / ext.1561
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-Parent Workshops -PTA /SLT Assitance -CAASS -NYC Schools Account
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SECOND
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Dean - Grades 6-8
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Dr. Alban
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palban@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1404
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-Student to student behavior issues -Mediation -Grade Level Activities
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SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, DEAN OR SOCIAL WORKER
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Guidance - Grade 6
|
Ms. Del Rio
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icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov / 1403
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-Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
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Guidance - Grade 7
|
Ms. Goldstein
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mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1402
|
-Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
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Guidance - Grade 8
|
Ms. Ebony
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ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1522
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-High School Application -Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
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Social Worker - Grades 6-8
|
Mr. Botta
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jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1523
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-Social Emotional Support -Mediation -Crisis Intervention Services -Counselling Services
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THIRD
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Assistant Principal - Grade 6
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Ms. Malizia
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lmalizia@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3061
|
-Concerns regarding ELA and Social Studies teachers -Grade 6 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 6 students
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|
SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
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Assistant Principal - Grade 7
|
Ms. Aulicino
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jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3234
|
-Concerns regarding World Language and ENL teachers -Grade 7 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 7 students
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|
Assistant Principal - Grade 8
|
Ms. Meneses
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cmeneses2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2071 / 2072
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-Concerns regarding Math and Science teachers -Grade 8 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 8 students. -CAASS
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Assistant Principal
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Ms. Monahan
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smonaha@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1061
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-Concerns regarding Special Education, Talent, PE, Safety
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Extra Curricular Activities
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Program
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Grade
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Room
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Day of week
|
Time
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# of Students
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Start Date
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End Date
|
Teacher
|
|
Geometry
|
8
|
330
|
Monday
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2:30 - 3:30 PM
|
35
|
October 17
|
May 22
|
Collins
|
|
Math Team - Grade 6
|
6
|
330
|
Wed
|
2:20PM-3:30PM
|
|
October 12
|
May 24
|
Collins
|
|
Math Team - Grade 7
|
7
|
330
|
Wed
|
2:20PM-3:30PM
|
|
October 12
|
May 24
|
Collins
|
|
Math Team - Grade 8
|
8
|
330
|
Friday
|
2:20 - 4: 00 PM
|
|
October 14
|
May 26
|
Collins
|
|
ART Club
|
ALL
|
323
|
Wed
|
2:30 - 4:00
|
30
|
October 26
|
May 24
|
Wang
Gilks
|
|
Strings Club
Beginner Orchestra Club
|
ALL
|
242 (library)
|
Wed
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3:00 - 4:00
|
|
October 19
|
May 25
|
Wright
|
|
Strings Club
Honors Orchestra Club
|
ALL
|
242 (library)
|
Tue
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2:30-3:00
|
|
October 18
|
|
Wright
|
|
Strings Club
Guitar & Ukulele Club
|
ALL
|
242 (library)
|
Thurs
|
2:30-3:30
|
|
October 20
|
|
Wright
|
|
Beacon by QCH
|
ALL
|
|
Mon-Fri
|
2:30-5:30
|
Contact the Beacon Program Coordinator, Malti McClean <mmcclean@qchnyc.org>
|
|
Title III ( For ELL Students)
|
Grade 6 - 8
ELL Student
|
141 & 143
|
Wed & Thurs.
|
2:30 - 4:00
|
30
|
October 26
|
April 26
|
Gomez
Restrepo
|
|
LegoRobotics
|
Grade 6 - 8
ELL Student
|
317
|
Wed
|
2:30 - 4:00
|
35
|
October 26
|
April 26
|
Kim
Narain
|
|
Financial Literacy
|
all
|
323B
|
Tuesday
|
2:25 - 3:30
|
20
|
October 26
|
May 23
|
Del Rio
|
|
Call to Action Teen Discussion
|
ALL
|
152
|
Friday
|
2:55-3:55 PM
|
|
October 21
|
May 26
|
Ebony
|
|
Vocal Coaching
for Audition
|
Grade 8 applying
for Performing Art
|
152
|
Wednesday
|
2:25- 3:05
|
|
October 12
|
End of Dec
|
Alban
|
|
SHSAT Prep 8th G
|
8
|
103 & 102
|
Tuesdays(11/1 & 11/15)
|
2:25 - 3:55 pm
|
2 groups of 30
|
11/1
|
11/15
|
Royer & Payne
|
|
Boys' Basketball
|
ALL Grade
**Tryouts Required
|
Gym
|
TBA
|
7-8 AM
2:50 - 4 PM
|
20
|
Dec
|
June
|
Gavilanes
|
|
Girls' Basketball
|
ALL Grade
**Tryouts Required
|
Gym
|
TBA
|
2:50 - 4 PM
|
15
|
Dec
|
March
|
Rizzo
|
|
Coming Up!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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SHSAT Prep 7th G
|
7
|
103 & 102
|
Tuesday
|
2:25 - 3:55 pm
|
2 groups of 30
|
Jan 4
|
May 24
|
Royer & Payne
|
|
Debate Club
|
ALL
|
TBD
|
Wed
|
2:50 - 3:55pm
|
2 Groups of 30
30 for Grade 6
30 for G 7&8
|
Jan. 11
|
May 31
|
Ebony
Johnson
|
|
Broadway Theater
|
Audition Required
All
|
Auditorium
|
Tue & Thurs
|
2:30 - 4 PM
|
N/A
|
Jan 18
|
June 3
|
Dolan
Noy
Baglione
|
|
Girls' Volleyball
|
Tryout required
|
|
More information is forthcoming
|
|
|
Boy's Baseball
|
Tryout required
|
|
More information is forthcoming
|
|
|
Regents Prep
|
8th grade
|
|
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Staff Directory
