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June Newsletter
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Principal’s Address
Dear Sage Owls,
We started this school year with such trepidation! As the school year progressed and with the systems we had in place to welcome students back into the building we’ve had an AMAZING school year! Please take a moment to review all the newsletters from this year! Of course none of it could have happened without our heroic Sage staff! Thank you assistant principals, teachers, guidance counselors, paraprofessionals, school aides, cafeteria staff, custodial staff and school safety agents!
There is so much to celebrate over the 2021-2022 school year! From starting the year painting a mural in our school yard to marching in the Forest Hills Memorial Day parade, our Sage students persevered and now shine even brighter! Thank you Sage Owls for a year none of us will ever forget!
To our rising 6th and 7th graders we’ll see you in September! To our graduating 8th graders…Congratulations!
Have a stupendous summer everyone!
Sincerely,
John Greggo
School/Community Calendar
- June 2 - D28 CEC Meeting at 6:30 pm
- June 2 - Matilda presented by JHS190 Broadway Jr. 7 PM
- June 1st - Regents Exam - US History *** Canceled ***
- June 6 - NJHS / Award Ceremony for Grade 8
- June 7 - Students do not attend - Clerical day
- June 7 - Senior Prom 4-8 PM
- June 8 - NJHS for 6th & 7th grade
- June 8 - SLT Meeting 4PM Join the zoom meeting *** https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82617650053?pwd=aVB2ZGxtemllYmZuR0NNaFZ1S09Qdz09Meeting ID: 826 1765 0053Passcode: 491349
- June 9 - Anniversary Day : Students do not attend
- June 14 - PTA Executive board meeting 9:30 AM
- June 14 - 8th Grade Graduation 7-9 PM - St. John’s University
- June 15 - Regents Exam : Living Environment
- June 16 - Regents Exam : Algebra I
- June 15 - School Safety Meeting
- June 20 - School Closed
- June 21 - Regents exam : World Language Proficiency
- June 21 - PTA General Membership Meeting
- June 22 - Field Day for 8th graders
- June 27 - Last day of school / Final Report Cards distributed
- June 29 - Orientation for incoming families. 9 AM & 6 PM
- July 5 - First day of Summer Rising
- August - Last day of Summer Rising
- September - First day of school
***The 2022–23 DOE school year calendar is now available!
Visit DOE Website https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/2022-2023-school-year-calendar/
June 2022
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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2
D28 CEC Meeting 6:30 PM
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4
5
6
NJHS/Award Ceremony
Grade 8
7
-Clerical Day
Students do not attend
-Senior Prom
8
NJHS Ceremony Grade 6&7
SLT Meeting 7:45 am
9
Anniversary Day- Students do not attend
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11
12
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14
-PTA exec. Board meeting 9:30 AM
-Parent Workshop “Goal Setting”
6PM
8th Grade Graduation 7-9 PM
15
Living Environment Regents Exam (G8)
16
Algebra I Regents Exam(G8)
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20
Juneteenth (observed), schools closed
21
-World Language Proficiency Exam (G8)
-PTA Meeting 7PM
22
G8 Field Day
23
24
25
26
27
Last day of School
Report Card distributed
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29
Orientation for incoming families
9AM & 6PM
30
Summer Rising
Starts on July 5th
SUBJECT FOCUS
ELA
Grade 6
6th Grade ELA: Our 6th graders are embarking on their Hero's Journey Unit. They will identify what a hero is and how most stories follow the Hero's Journey plot line. They are continuing to read Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief while making connections between the Hero's Journey Unit and the novel. Students are using their context clue skills to identify and define new words they come across to increase their vocabulary. We are so proud of our 6th graders and the hard work they put in all year!
Grade 7
For the month of June, seventh grade will finish reading the novel, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. Students will participate in discussions where they make connections to different refugee experiences. Students will also participate in literature circles.
Grade 8
As we embark on the final month of the school year, 8th Grade ELA students are focusing on the "Finding Your Path" Unit.
In this unit, students will explore the teenage years as a unique stage of life between childhood and adulthood. They will read and analyze multiple texts in order to help them gain a clearer understanding of their teen years and to further assist them in answering the units essential question:
"How do your teenage years prepare you for adulthood?"
At the end of the unit, they will have the opportunity to write an argument about the impact of technology on teen friendships.
The process will include applying the criteria for argument writing and all steps of the essay writing process including:
Analyzing texts
Gathering information
Conferencing with peers
Drafting
Editing
Publishing
WORLD LANGUAGE
Grade 8
FRENCH:
8th Grade French students will continue reviewing for Parts 2, 3 and 4 of the Proficiency Exam on June 21st. In addition to grammar and key vocabulary terms, students will practice listening, reading, and writing parts based on previous tests. French students will also conclude their year with an analysis of French comedies. Students will also create their own skit based on their favorite historical character. Our resident historian will conclude the year with a presentation in French on the Cold War and connections to today.
SPANISH:
Our students in 8th Grade Spanish are in the midst of participating in the Speaking Portion of the Second Language Proficiency Exam. For this section, students are expected to have four (4) brief conversations with their teacher on a predetermined topic to demonstrate mastery of conversational skills and New York State Standards of speaking a second (or third) language. The end of this month, students have the option to take the rest of the Second Language Proficiency Exam which includes a listening section, a reading section, and a writing section. To prepare for this, students are working on various final projects to demonstrate mastery of vocabulary and grammar. Examples include creating "mini lessons" as if they were to teach a topic to their peers as teacher for the day, role play scenarios based on previous units, and study guides to support their peers. Students will also have the opportunity to take practice exams as a way to prepare so that they know what they are expecting during the exam. Our native speaking students have the option to complete literary analyses of Spanish texts such as Spanish poetry books, Spanish folklore, and Harry Potter.
Grade 7
FRENCH:
7th Grade French students will continue to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French as we finish our unit on ordering and eating at a café. Students will be competing in "Restaurant Wars" during which they will create a restaurant concept, design, and menu. This will be our culminating project for the unit. We will end the year synthesizing all the grammar and vocabulary we have learned this year.
SPANISH:
In June we will continue with The Family/House Unit. Students will continue to compare perspectives and family structures across cultures. We will interpret short texts and listen to bloggers throughout Spanish-speaking countries. We will describe our homes, routines and activities that bring us together as a family. Students will exchange information about the responsibilities of family members in the home (chores). We will also discuss the importance of communicating problems with our families and how to give advice (verb deber). There will be a summative assessment and a culminating project at the end of the Unit.
Grammar/Vocabulary; Noun/adjective agreement (number and gender), possessive adjectives, prepositions, verbs poner and deber.
MANDARIN:
7th grade Mandarin students are wrapping up the Hobby Unit. They have completed the writing assignment in which students write a reply letter to their friends and talk about their hobbies and what they do on weekends. In June, students will build the vocabulary of vegetables and fruits. By learning the comparative and the superlative adverbs, students will be able to ask and answer questions about their dietary habits. Additionally, students will watch the dragon boat race videos and experience the traditional celebration activities to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival.
Grade 6
SPANISH :
For the following weeks the students will be working in two projects during the period classes.
First project is called " Las Vacaciones " (vacations) the students can express what they would like to do this summer. They can talk about places to visit, relatives to visit and activities with their families or friends like going to the pool, barbecues, hiking, going to the beach, etc.
Next project is called "Libro de Recuerdos año 2021-2022" (Memory Book School 2021-2022). They can write about events to remember of this school year and something they will miss a lot, their favorite books, classes, friends, etc.
LATIN:
6th Grade Latin students are continuing our journey through ancient Rome. Each lesson builds background knowledge in the areas of history, culture, and language. We will continue to explore how influences from ancient Roman culture are all around us. Students will continue to learn more Latin vocabulary and expressions. We will also be reading Latin texts to learn how to use context clues, vocabulary, English cognates, and inferences to comprehend what we are reading. As always, we will continue to examine English derivatives from Latin words in order to build our English vocabulary. We will be ending the year with some engaging and interesting creative projects such as Museum Day arts and crafts and some creative mythological writing!
MANDARIN:
In June, 6th grade Mandarin students will start the Time Unit. Students will review the Chinese number system and learn time words that are frequently used in daily time expressions. By developing the time vocabulary and grammar patterns, students will be able to say the time in both formal and informal styles, how to ask basic time-related questions, and use the time to talk about their past, present, and future life in the target language.
ASL:
6th Grade ASL: Our 6th graders are working diligently on signing full sentences in ASL. They are to begin their final ASL project this marking period as mentioned in the previous newsletter. Students will pick a song approved by the teacher and they will work on learning to interpret the song from spoken English to ASL. Students will then have the option of preforming the signed song in front of the class or record themselves signing the song and submitting it to Ms. Ruiz. Students will also learn some summer signs that can be utilized over the summer break!
ENL
In June we celebrate English Language Learners' progress and wins with a unit focused on identity. The unit is an affirmation of identities to enable them to invest the many colors of their identities in preparation to be leaders of the future. Together, we will explore the multimodal narratives highlighting the cultural knowledge and language abilities of our multilingual learners. Students will choose their preferred form of creative expression in a culminating project. This may include but not limited to poem, prose, PowerPoint presentation, song, video and skit. Together we will celebrate the year in by showcasing and recommitting to the single stories toward a collaborative narrative of great learning and success!
The English as a New Language department has one final Multilingual English Language Learners’ Parent Meetings. Please join us as we discuss important information and ways to prepare our students for the upcoming 2022-2023 year. Your attendance is highly encouraged as we share how you can prevent your child/children academic slide during the summer and jumpstart them for the next academic year. The meetings will be held via Zoom and interpreters are available in Chinese, Russian and Spanish. If you need an interpreter in any other languages, please do not hesitate to email Ms. Kim jkim24@schools.nyc.gov or Ms. Tong ctong2@schools.nyc.gov.
Please see the tentative dates and topics for the meetings below, and sign up for the meetings by following the link:
Last Meeting - Wednesday, 6/1 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvfuCtpzIuH9eyzsgBgYGF0eA3lU1YukvT
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Fourth ML/ELL Parent Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Regents
- Accommodations
- Promotional Criteria & Graduation Requirements
- Summer School and other Summer Learning Opportunities
- Social Emotional Support at Home
- Helpful Resources
- Questions & Answers
MATH
During the month of June our students will be learning about:
- 6th Grade Topics
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- Statistics → measures of center, measures of variation, mean absolute deviation, histograms, box plots, dot plot.
- Statistic Project
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- 7th Grade Topics
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- Calculating and identifying slope from a table, graph, and equation
- Determining the slope and y-intercept for linear relationships - both proportional and non-proportional
- Graphing linear relationships using slope and y-intercept
- Solving equations with variables on both sides of the equals sign
- Solving multi-step equations
- Solving equations with one, infinite, and no solutions
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- 8th Grade Topics
- Measures of Center
- Measures of Spread
- Statistical Displays (Box and Whisker, dot plots, histograms, etc)
- 2-way frequency tables
- Graphing Piecewise Functions
- REGENTS REVIEW
IMPORTANT DATES: **INFORMATION WILL BE SENT VIA PUPILPATH**
NYS Algebra I Regents (Grade 8): June 16, 2022 @ 8:30 AM
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Physical Education department is heating up this Month as students are highly encouraged to wear the PE Uniforms during PE days. We are in full swing for Soccer tournaments and flag football tournaments inside the gymnasium. Students have options as we are inviting all students to go outside and join the walking club and participate in school yard fitness activities near the school yard. The Boy's Baseball Team has won the first round of the playoffs and is entering into later stages of the Queens division finals as the team is finally in mid-season form and hope to keep the dream alive. The Boys' Basketball team is currently suiting up getting ready for another league until mid-June. Our Boys Soccer Tournament is in full swing for all levels of soccer skills. Hope everyone has a great summer and hope to see everyone soon.
SCIENCE
During the month of June our students will be learning about:
- 6th Grade Topics
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- Measuring Earthquakes
- Tsunami's
- If time permits…Introduction to Astronomy
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- 7th Grade Topics
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- Human body systems - homeostasis
- Immune system
- Digestion
- Nervous system
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- 8th Grade Topics
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- Ecology concluding with the impacts that humans have had on their environment
- Review all the topics we have covered this year in 8th grade to ensure that students are ready for high school science and regents examinations
Important Dates: **INFORMATION IS FORTHCOMING VIA PUPILPATH**
NYS Living Environment Regents (Grade 8): June 15, 2022 @ 11:00 AM
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: Pringle Ringle - Kadin Challenge
SOCIAL STUDIES
Grade 6
The 6th grade team moved from Ancient India to Ancient Greece. While in Greece, we will be studying the architecture, monuments, and temples. In addition, we will be focusing on the culture, religion, mythology, and philosophers of the Ancient Greeks. The 6th grade students will be reading various parts and performing Greek plays in class. Some classes will take a virtual field trip to Ancient Greece and visit many beautiful places. Their last stop on the virtual field trip is to an Ancient Greek kitchen where the students will be able to make and try tzatziki sauce with pita.
As always, we incorporate social emotional learning into our daily lessons. One minute meditation is very popular among the students. Meditation allows our students to relax and free their mind of stressors which allows them to focus on the topics at hand.
Grade 7
This June, the 7th grade students will continue their study of the Civil War and look at the Reconstruction Era. Students will examine important historical documents, including The Emancipation Proclamation, The Gettysburg Address, and the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the US Constitution.
-7th Grade Social Studies Team
GRADE 8
June is Justice and Pride Month for 8th grade Social Studies students! Students will evaluate achievements of various social and political movements in the United States starting from the 1950s, including the fight for the Equal Rights Amendment, Asian American and Pacific Islander Civil Rights, Supreme Court decisions on anti miscegenation laws and same sex marriage. Students will also analyze how the Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s has inspired other groups of people to start fighting for their rights. Some classes will continue working on programs in collaboration with the Justice Resource Center for civic duty and participation. Programs include We the People, MOOT Court and Project Citizen.
TALENT
2022-2023 Talent Class
***6th and 7th grade students will be receiving a link in their talent Google drive that will give them an opportunity to rank their talent choice for next year. All students are encouraged to fill the form out if they wish their choices to be considered when programming for next year. Please encourage your child to do so.
Band
Congratulations to all the band students on a wonderful spring concert! All the students worked diligently over the last 5 months to prepare for the concert which took place on May19th. This was our first concert since the Covid pandemic put a pause on our performances and a first Sage outdoor concert! We cannot wait to share our playing with everyone in December again!
The Tri-M Music Honor Society was visited by the BRC director Rick Akin who presented the students with a certificate of appreciation for running another successful drive. He also informed the students of how BRC runs and how the donations directly affect the people who live in the shelters. The students collected over 1000 pairs of socks and once again, we wanted to say thank you to all of those families who donated! We truly appreciate your generosity.
The Russell Sage band participated in the Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade on Sunday May 29th. The students marched down Metropolitan Ave and played When the Saints Go Marching In. It was a wonderful community event and we hope to be a part of it every year!
ART
Strings
Ms. Wright is so proud of the String Orchestra classes, Afterschool String Orchestra Club and Modern Band Club for their awesome performances at the spring concert. They knocked it out of the park!
Some highlights:
- Class 633, accompanied by students from class 6A1, performed Jammin by Bob Marley.
- Class 6-Blue and String Orchestra Club performed Despacito by Luis Fonsi.
- Class 6-Silver performed Twist and Shout by the Beatles.
- Class 8-Silver and String Orchestra Club performed Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes.
- Classes 6A1 and 6S1 collaborated to perform Happy by Pharrell Williams.
- Modern Band Club performed Believer by Imagine Dragons and Blinding Lights by The Weeknd
Ms. Wright posted a form to all parents and students, and not only did our school community enjoy the music, but they also said all students were confident, professional looking, well behaved, and talented. Thanks to all who participated! Thank you also to Mr. Greggo, Ms. Monahan, Ms. Aulicino, Ms. Meneses, Ms. Malizia, Ms. Criscione and all of the teachers and school staff, and for Tri-M Students for assisting and making the concert possible.
NOTE: Grade 6 and 7 students - Be sure to choose "String Orchestra" as your first choice when the Talent form comes out to have the best chance of continuing to learn your instrument.
Students in 8-Silver are ending the year with independent projects, and 6th grade String Orchestra students are taking part in the Orchestra Karate Challenge from now until mid-June.
ACADEMIC RECOVERY
Some classes in Academic Recovery programs are concluding their Project Citizen portfolios. Students have identified an issue in our community and conducted research on possible solutions and alternatives. Students collaborated to create policies per Justice Resource Center guidelines and protocol. Students’ portfolios will be evaluated by program judges. Students will next engage in June Justice and Pride Month curriculum and activities to continue combating social injustice and gain more awareness.
2021/22 Academic Recovery Tracker/Newsletter
LIBRARY
SUMMER READING : Studies show that students who do not read over the summer lose valuable ELA skills gained during the previous school year. Reading improves reading and writing skills and builds vocabulary, and also can be lots of fun. Watch this video for info about Summer Slide: https://youtu.be/KIyk-uq1ogI
The school’s reading log sheet (see link below) can be printed and used at home to track reading, or can be tracked online using Sora (https://soraapp.com) . Students will be asked to submit the reading log (paper or electronically via Pupilpath or Email) in September to show evidence of reading over the summer, in order to get a surprise. Deadline: the last school day in September.
Recommended reading lists for each grade can be found by following the links at the bottom of the message. All titles are available in e-book format, as well as in print.
Also, please consider taking part in Queens Library's Summer Reading program. For more information, follow this link: www.summerreading.org
Recommended Reading – Entering Grade 6:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rnml8_l8KNKVEBR9S03irxQpUqjDZL5L/view?usp=sharing
Recommended Reading – Entering Grade 7:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ds3ckx0IBvF1Xt_dkZ2EfqfJXW7mFcBk/view?usp=sharing
Suggested Summer Reading – Entering Grade 8:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DZwxuPQTKoEWShj4cIHMM8FZtlDAE-dT/view?usp=sharing
Suggested Summer Reading – Entering Grade 9:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LgpMoNHTwzkVN0I0NwekJOXa5RznDOZ/view?usp=sharing
Reading Log – Google Forms Version:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LgpMoNHTwzkVN0I0NwekJOXa5RznDOZ/view?usp=sharing
Reading Log – Printable:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lBDlZRGISkGALYGzestnLQGunZ7f8ko-/view?usp=sharing
Happy Reading!
RESOURCES OF THE MONTH
Booklist - Mental Health Awareness Month: https://soraapp.com/library/nycschools/curated-1138779/page-1
LIBRARY LUNCH PERIODS
There are no passes. Students will be signed up by Dr. Alban, Ms. Wright or another school staff member. Students may visit the library during a lunch period once a week. During the open lunch periods on this schedule, teachers may send 1-2 students to the library at a time for assistance.
by lunch period:
PERIOD 4 - Thursday, Friday
PERIOD 5 - Monday, Wednesday
PERIOD 6 - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
PERIOD 7 - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
PERIOD 8 - library maintenance, prep for teacher who request assistance (books checked out to classrooms, web pathfinders, etc.)
by day:
MONDAY - period 4 & 6
TUESDAY - period 6 & 7
WEDNESDAY - period 5 & 7
THURSDAY - period 4 & 6
FRIDAY - period 4 & 6
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT DAYS
The library is open to one grade a day, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, from dismissal until 2:45 pm. Students must arrive by 2:25, and stay in the library until 2:45 pm. Students will be escorted to the main lobby at 2:45 pm.
WEDNESDAY - grade 6
THURSDAY - grade 7
FRIDAY - grade 8
Dance Club
Multicultural Celebration hosted by the Multicultural Club
Guidance
Ms. Del Rio, 6th grade School Counselor: We know school is almost over but let's not forget that we still have to focus and strive academically.
Parents, I know how hard it’s to be in charge of a household and raise our children. However, one method that can work for you and it does not take a lot of your time is doing social emotional check-ins before going to bed. For instance, what did you learn today at school ? What were you grateful for today?
Para mis padres latinos, si necesitan ayuda, por favor mandarme un correo electronico a Icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov. Tenemos muchos recursos para ustedes.
From Mrs. Goldstein, 8th grade counselor:
Happy June! I am really looking forward to celebrating with everyone at the prom, graduation and field day!
High school offers will be available the week of June 6 in MySchools. This includes the offers from the application of 12 choices and LaGuardia High School results (if applicable). Waiting lists will open at that time, information about the waiting lists can be found here:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enroll-grade-by-grade/high-school/waitlists
More information will be sent out once we receive the offers.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need assistance, mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov.
From Ms. Ebony, 7th grade counselor: We made it to the end of the school year!!!! I know it has been a long and emotional year for everyone, but we are almost at the finish line! I am proud of you all and happy to say I am your counselor. I look forward to seeing your wonderful faces next school year. Enjoy your summer and stay focused on your goals. I can be reached at Ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov
DEAN’S MESSAGE:
CONGRATULATIONS to our 8th grade students and families. Your hard work has paid off. I wish you every success in high school and beyond.
6th and 7th grade students and families:
I look forward to seeing you in September as you move on up to your new grade and class. I wish you all a restful and safe summer.
Parent Teacher Association
2022-2023 PTA / SLT Election
MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CHILD’S LIFE BY JOINING THE PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THE SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM (SLT)!
We Need You!!!The Parent/Teacher Association (PTA) Executive Board and School Leadership Team (SLT) are committed to enhancing the educational experience of the students and the Russell Sage community. They represent the parent body and allow you to be a voice for the families in your child’s school. We are looking for parents interested in running for thePTAExecutive Board and the SLT of Russell Sage JHS 190.
You can do it!!!No prior experience is required. You can make new friends, get to know the parents, teachers, administrators and students, and MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL! Help make next year a great one! join the PTA or SLT and help your community. We can't do all of the amazing things for the students withoutYOU!
We must fill at least the mandatory seats, or the PTA will be dissolved. Let’s start next year off strong! Please volunteer to join the PTA now to allow for a smooth transition. The current Board is here to help! Please check out the attached Election Notification for more information and fill out the Nomination Form using the link below.
2022-23PTAand SLT Nomination Form
Please feel free to contact us at secretarypta190@gmail.com with any questions. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the election at our last PTA General Meeting, Tuesday, June 21st at 7pm via Zoom.
Sincerely,
Russell SagePTAExecutive Board
2021-2022 TEACHER OFFICE HOURS
Staff office hours are facilitated by all teachers to support parents and students. Please utilize the chart below.
MON
Parent Outreach
TUES
Parent
Outreach
WED
Student Outreach
THURS
Student Outreach
FRI
Student Outreach
MORNING
7:30 am
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8:00 am
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Alban
Amster
Anwar
Austin
Baglione
Bates
Berlavski
Biggs
Boujida
Buehre
Datorre
Destefano
Egan
Gaffan
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Loew
Martinez
Michalowicz
Napolitano
Opell
Payne. F
Ramirez
Restrepo
Rizzo
Rothbort
Rosner
Ruiz
Schaefer
Tong
Tsourovakas
Wang
Zastawny
Zeitlin
140c
202
220
240
243B
107
254
329
315
101
128
328
209
211
341
342A
307
345
204
331
343
350
329
301
243A
102
345
230
128
103
342A
209
323
B68
220
Alban
Amster
Anwar
Austin
Baglione
Bates
Berlavski
Biggs
Boujida
Buehre
Datorre
Destefano
Gaffan
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Loew
Martinez
Michalowicz
Napolitano
Opell
Payne. F
Ramirez
Restrepo
Rizzo
Rothbort
Rosner
Ruiz
Schaefer
Tong
Tsourovakas
Wang
Zastawny
Zeitlin
140c
202
220
240
243B
107
254
329
315
101
128
328
211
341
342A
307
345
204
331
343
350
329
301
243A
102
345
230
128
103
342A
209
323
B68
220
Alban
Amster
Anwar
Austin
Baglione
Bates
Berlavski
Biggs
Boujida
Buehre
Datorre
Destefano
Gaffan
Gomez
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Loew
Martinez
Michalowicz
Napolitano
Opell
Payne. F
Ramirez
Restrepo
Rizzo
Rosner
Rothbort
Ruiz
Schaefer
Tong
Tsourovakas
Wang
Zastawny
Zeitlin
140c
202
220
240
243B
107
254
329
315
101
128
328
211
141B
341
342A
307
345
204
331
343
350
329
301
243A
102
230
345
128
103
342A
209
323
B68
220
Alban
Amster
Anwar
Austin
Baglione
Bates
Berlavski
Biggs
Boujida
Buehre
Datorre
Destefano
Dolan
Gaffan
Gomez
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Loew
Martinez
Michalowicz
Napolitano
Opell
Payne.F
Ramirez
Restrepo
Rizzo
Rosner
Rothbort
Ruiz
Schaefer
Tong
Tsourovakas
Wang
Zastawny
Zeitlin
140c
202
220
240
243B
107
254
329
315
101
128
328
141A
211
141B
341
342A
307
345
204
331
343
350
329
301
243A
102
230
345
128
103
342A
209
323
B68
220
Alban
Amster
Anwar
Austin
Baglione
Bates
Berlavski
Biggs
Boujida
Buehre
Datorre
Destefano
Dolan
Egan
Gaffan
Johnson
Kim
Ledesma
Loew
Martinez
Michalowicz
Napolitano
Noy
Opell
Payne. F
Ramirez
Restrepo
Rizzo
Rosner
Rothbort
Ruffus
Ruiz
Schaefer
Tong
Tsourovakas
Wang
Zastawny
Zeideia
Zeitlin
140c
202
220
240
243B
107
254
329
315
101
128
328
141A
209
211
341
342A
307
345
204
331
343
302
350
329
301
243A
102
230
345
228
128
103
342A
209
323
B68
107
220
MON
Parent Outreach
TUE
Parent Outreach
WED
Student Outreach
THUR
Student Outreach
FRI
Student Outreach
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
Teacher
RM
AFTERNOON
2:20 pm
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2:50 pm
Arabachian
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
D. Collin
W. Collins
Colon
Cruz Morante
Dolan
Gavilanes
Gilkes
Glenn
Gomez
He
Husbands
Kadin
Kladopoulos
Narain
Noy
Payen. E
Pon
Randolph
Rosenberg
Royer
Ruffus
Vogel
Wright
Zeideia
Zheng
340
250
107
118
330
104
201
141A
318
311
301
141
304
120
143
318
317
302
341
241
218
101
102
228
320
242
107
304
Arabachian
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
D. Collin
W. Collins
Colon
Cruz Morante
Dolan
Egan
Gavilanes
Gilkes
Glenn
Gomez
He
Husbands
Kadin
Kladopoulos
Narain
Noy
Payen. E
Pon
Randolph
Rosenberg
Royer
Ruffus
Vogel
Wright
Zeideia
Zheng
340
250
107
118
330
104
201
141A
209
318
311
301
141
304
120
143
318
317
302
341
241
218
101
102
228
320
242
107
304
Arabachian
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
D. Collin
W. Collins
Colon
Cruz Morante
Dolan
Egan
Gavilanes
Gilkes
Glenn
He
Husbands
Kadin
Kladopoulos
Narain
Noy
Payen.E
Pon
Randolph
Rosenberg
Royer
Ruffus
Vogel
Wright
Zeideia
Zheng
340
250
107
118
330
104
201
141A
209
318
311
301
304
120
143
318
317
302
341
241
218
101
102
228
320
242
107
304
Arabachian
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
D. Collin
W. Collins
Colon
Cruz Morante
Egan
Gavilanes
Gilkes
Glenn
He
Husbands
Kadin
Kladopoulos
Narain
Noy
Payen.E
Pon
Randolph
Rosenberg
Royer
Ruffus
Vogel
Wright
Zeideia
Zheng
340
250
107
118
330
104
201
209
318
311
301
304
120
143
318
317
302
341
241
218
101
102
228
320
242
107
304
Arabachian
Baez-Rodriguez
Candela
D. Collin
W. Collins
Colon
Cruz Morante
Gavilanes
Gilkes
Glenn
Gomez
He
Husbands
Kadin
Kladopoulos
Narain
Payen.E
Pon
Randolph
Rosenberg
Royer
Vogel
Wright
Zheng
340
250
107
118
330
104
201
318
311
301
141
304
120
143
318
317
341
241
218
101
102
320
242
304
Staff Organization Sheet
JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE - ORGANIZATION SHEET- 2021-2022
If your concern is not listed below, please call the main office (718)-830-4970 to be forwarded to the correct person.
PROTOCOL
Position
Contact Person
Contact Email / Extension
Concern
FIRST
2nd Period Teacher
Individual to Student - See PupilPath
-Daily Attendance (absence & or lateness)
Teacher
Individual to Student - See PupilPath
-Curriculum -Homework Policy -Student Progress (behavior, attendance, grades ) -Student to Student Issues -Google Classroom Codes
Pupil Accounting
Ms. Camus
mcamus@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1483
-Provide documentation for absences (excused/unexcused) -Student Registration -Student Discharge -Operoo
School Aide
Ms. Palandro
Distributed during student lunch / Rm 141 ext. 1413
-Metro Cards
Nurse
Mr. Tabaku
atabaku@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1541
-Student medical documentation
Secretary
Ms. Gabby
GLoiacono@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 0
-CAASS -Student ID Cards -Operoo
Parent Coordinator
Ms. Obata
sobata@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1561
-Parent Workshops -PTA Sponsered after-school programs -PupilPath Registration -CAASS -NYC Schools Account
SECOND
Dean - Grades 6-8
Dr. Alban
palban@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1404
-Student to student behavior issues -Mediation -Grade Level Activities
SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, DEAN OR SOCIAL WORKER
Guidance - Grade 6
Ms. Del Rio
-Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
Guidance - Grade 7
Ms. Ebony
ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov / 1481
-Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
Guidance - Grade 8
Ms. Goldstein
mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1402
-High School Application -Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)
Social Worker - Grades 6-8
Mr. Botta
jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1522
-Social Emotional Support -Mediation -Crisis Intervention Services -Counselling Services
THIRD
Assistant Principal - Grade 6
Ms. Monahan
smonaha@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1061
-Concerns regarding Talent, Physical Education, Social Studies or Special Education teachers -Grade 6 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 6 students
SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
Assistant Principal - Grade 7
Ms. Meneses
cmeneses2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2071
-Concerns regarding Math and Science teachers -Grade 7 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 7 students -CAASS
Assistant Principal - Grade 8
Ms. Aulicino
jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3061
-Concerns regarding ELA, Foreign Language and/or ENL teachers -Grade 8 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 8 students
Homework Guideline 2021-2022
Posting of and Length of Homework Assignments
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- Homework may not be assigned or posted any later than 2:20 p.m. for any task that is due the following school day.
- Homework for each course should not exceed 30 minutes each school night.
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- Long-term projects should be assigned well in advance with adequate time to complete the projects.
- If a student is unable to consistently complete homework assignments within these limits, first take stock of the homework environment to make any changes that would contribute to a more efficient completion of homework: organize the student’s workspace, make the workspace quiet, and eliminate distractions such as social media, video games, etc.
- Teachers may assign homework in advance but must follow the nightly homework limit. For example, if 2 hours of homework are assigned at a time for class, the entire assignment should be spread across at least 4 nights (30 minutes per evening).
Long Term Assignments
- Long term assignments, defined as any project spanning 2+ days, should have check-ins and provide feedback to students prior to the final submission.
Submitting Homework
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- Homework submitted in person may not be due any earlier than at the start of class. For example, if a class is at 10:24 a.m. Monday, homework may not be collected any earlier than 10:24 a.m. Monday.
- Online homework may not be due any earlier than 8 a.m. the day that it is due. For example, if the class is at 10:24 a.m. Monday, online homework may not be due any earlier than 8 a.m. Monday. Assignments submitted blank will be considered late.
- Students caught cheating or plagiarizing will receive an automatic 0 for the assignment. There will be only 1 opportunity to resubmit.
- Students are expected to complete their homework assignments and turn them in on their due dates.
Teacher Review of Homework
- Teachers will review and return homework in a timely fashion (5 business days) and, to the extent possible, review the material on homework assignments before the corresponding exam.
Vacation Policy
This section refers to three vacation periods: Winter Break, Midwinter Recess, and Spring Break.
- Teachers will not assign any homework, projects, or extra credit for completion over a vacation period as school vacations are intended to provide an opportunity for students and teachers alike to rest, recharge, and spend time with their families.
- Projects that were assigned well in advance of a vacation period may not be due until at least two school days after returning from vacation.
Religious Holidays
- If a student will be observing a religious holiday, including one in which school is closed and would like to request an extension on homework, the student must contact the teacher in advance and must provide a parent’s or guardian’s note (if requested by the teacher). The length of the extension granted may vary upon the agreement between the teacher and either the student or parent/guardian.
Extenuating Circumstances
- Students with family or medical emergencies are encouraged to communicate to both their teachers and their assigned school counselor that something serious is impacting their ability to meet a deadline so that teachers are then informed and can grant an extension for extenuating circumstances.
Problem Resolution
- If a student is having trouble submitting assignments or work correctly - students and/or parents should reach out to the teacher or the guidance department for assistance.
- If a student finds themself in a situation in which they believe these expectations and policies have not been followed, the student should use the Escalation Path to try to resolve the issue. The purpose of the path is to encourage student advocacy and to encourage collaboration between teachers, school counselors, and the administration.
Escalation Path → 2021-2022 JHS 190 Organization Sheet
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PTA Announcements
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PTA 2022-23 Nominating Committee
The PTA is looking to establish a Nominating Committee to find candidates for next year's PTA, but we need your help! If you are interested in joining the Nominating Committee, please contact us at secretarypta190@gmail.com. We will be officially forming the committee at our next general meeting on Tuesday, April 12th at 7pm via zoom. We look forward to hearing from you!
PTA Executive Board -
Jersey Mike's Fundraiser
The Russell Sage PTA would like to thank our wonderful Russell Sage families for participating in our Jersey Mike's fundraiser! With your help, we raised $1,287 in five days! With your support, we have made great headway in raising the funds for the amazing end of the year activities being planned for each grade. Your generosity made this possible. We hope you enjoyed your subs!
PTA Executive Board -
Check out the winners of our Poster Contest!
A huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who submitted artwork. Many talented students participated and we appreciate each one!
PTA Executive Board -
Farm to People
Please check out Farm to People, a farmer's market delivered right to your door! Farm to People will donate up to 10% of your orders to the Russell Sage PTA to help raise money for end of the year activities. Farm to People, Double your impact
PTA Executive Board
Guidance Announcements
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Career Day 2022
Every spring at Sage we facilitate a career day for our 8th graders. Without fail, it's always an exciting, meaningful and educational day. As we begin to plan for this year's event, we are looking for presenters. We love to have individuals from our greater school community share their stories, so If you, or someone you know, would be interested in participating we would greatly appreciate it. This year's event will once again be presented entirely on zoom and will be taking place on Tuesday, March 15.
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
Career Day 2021
Counseling & Social Worker Corner
Congratulations to the Incoming Class of 2025!
Summer Reading List
Studies show that students who do not read over the summer lose valuable ELA skills gained during the previous school year. Reading improves reading and writing skills and builds vocabulary, and also can be lots of fun.
Watch this video for info about Summer Slide: https://youtu.be/KIyk-uq1ogI
The school’s reading log sheet can be printed and used at home to track reading, or can be tracked online using Sora (https://soraapp.com) . Students will be asked to submit the reading log (paper or electronically via Pupilpath or Email) in September to show evidence of reading over the summer, in order to get a surprise. Deadline: the last school day in September.
Recommended reading lists for each grade can be found by following the links at the bottom of the message. All titles are available in e-book format, as well as in print.
Also, please consider taking part in Queens Library's Summer Reading program. For more information, follow this link: www.summerreading.org
Recommended Reading
- Entering Grade 6: Suggested Reading Grade 6 - 2022.pdf
- Entering Grade 7: Suggested Reading Grade 7 - 2022.pdf
- Entering Grade 8: Suggested Reading Grade 8 - 2022.pdf
- Entering Grade 9: Suggested Reading Grade 9- 2022
Reading Log – Google Forms Version:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19LgpMoNHTwzkVN0I0NwekJOXa5RznDOZ/view?usp=sharing
Reading Log – Printable:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lBDlZRGISkGALYGzestnLQGunZ7f8ko-/view?usp=sharing
Reach Out
Shoko Obata, Parent Coordinator
ADMINISTRATION
John Greggo, Principal
Josephine Aulicino, Assistant Principal
Caroline Meneses, Assistant Principal
Susan Monahan, Assistant Principal
Lakendra Malizia, Assistant Principal