Principal’s Address

Dear Sage Owls,

Welcome to school year 2024-2025!  The halls were bustling September 5th, and students were already engaged in activities in their classrooms. Across Sage, students were excited to be back in the classroom for another awesome year!

Please read and use this newsletter every month to have engaging conversations with your children. For example, in English Language Arts (ELA) students will learn how to discover their voice and write narrative pieces.  Some questions you might ask include:

-What are my earliest memories? How far back can I remember?

-What are the most important things that have happened to me in my life so far?

-What’s something that happened to me on vacation that I’ll always remember?

-What’s an incident that changed how I think or feel about something?

The line of questioning will help students build their skills in metacognition (the process of thinking about one's own thinking and learning and the intentional thinking about how you think and learn.)

This newsletter will also include pictures of all the monthly highlights at Sage!

Have a fantastic September!  Welcome back and Welcome to Sage!!

Sincerely,

John Greggo

Gym uniform is available to purchase online:

Visit  WWW.SMOOTHUSA.COM/JHS190Q

T-shirt and mesh shorts are required to wear during PE. Other items are optional. 

Ordering Windows

Your order during Window #1 & #2 helps the school fundraiser! Please consider ordering by September 18.

Special Edtion, Band T-shirt

We have an unique opportunity for our students and families who are purchasing PE uniforms! 

Any purchase of an "I'm With the Band" shirt will not only count as part of your child's PE uniform, but your purchase will help offset the cost of the 2025 band competition in Music in the Parks.

Consider purchasing one for every family member to show support for Russell Sage Band.  The cost of these special edition shirts is $17.00. 

This item is only available until the end of #2 Window, September 23, 2024

Special Edition- I’m with the Band T-shirt available in limited time (Sales ends on 9/23)

ELA 

We hope you have had an amazing, rejuvenating summer and we are ready to start the 2024 -2025 school year with our students and alongside one another! We are very excited to collaborate with you as we begin what will be another exciting year at Sage!

The ELA department will collectively begin the school year with launching “Unit 0”  front load instruction for our students that they all need to know to be successful when engaging with the HMH into Literature curriculum. We will launch Unit 0 around Monday 9/9/24 and plan to begin our 1st unit no later than the week of 9/23/24. Please note we will administer the BOY iReady assessment on 9/24 and 9/25 periods 1 - 4. . 

We are excited about our evolving understanding of the arts of the English language, and know it will be an enriching experience for all students. 

We had an excellent implementation of the NYS Computer-Based NYS ELA Test year, so much so that we will continue to administer computer-based testing for all grade levels for the 2024-2025 school year. Computer-Based ELA test will be administered the week of April 29th, 2025. 

HMH into Literature Units: 

Grade 6: 

Unit 2 - Never Give Up (Narrative) 

Unit 3 - Finding Courage (Informational) 

Unit 1 - Discovering your Voice (Argumentative)

Unit 5 -  Surviving the Unthinkable* (Explanatory) 

HMH into Literature Units

Grade 7

Unit 5 - Game On! (Narrative) 

Unit 2 -Take Control (Informational) 

Unit 3 - Terror and Wonder of Space (Argumentative)

Unit 5 - Change Agents* (Explanatory)

HMH into Literature Units

Grade 8

Unit 6 - The Legacy of Anne Frank (Narrative) 

Unit 2 - The Thrill of Horror (Literary Analysis) 

Unit 1 - Gadgets and Glitches (Argumentative)

Unit 5 - Finding your Path* (Argumentative)

ENL 

Welcome back! 

The English as a New Language (ENL) Department welcomes our diverse Multilingual/English Language Learners (ML/ELLs) and their families!  We are excited to meet all our new and returning ML/ELLs! We are looking forward to a wonderful 2024-2025 school year. Performance levels will be shared with all students who participated in the 2024 NYSESLAT. Notification letters in both English and the Parent/Guardian’s preferred language (if available) will be sent home via hard copy.

 Please refer to the chart below to understand your child’s proficiency level. 

Throughout the school year the ENL department will hold four ML/ELL parent meetings and workshops. We will share important information on various topics including the High School Application Process, the NYS English Language Arts Test, Math Test, NYSESLAT, Regents (Algebra, Biology, US History, CheckPoint A WL Proficiency), Testing Accommodations, community resources, after-school programs, and much more.

If you have any questions and/or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Kim: jkim24@schools.nyc.com; Ms. Tong: ctong2@schools.nyc.gov; or Ms. Aulicino: jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov  

MATH

Welcome back! Our Math Department uses the enVision curriculum alongside supplemental resources. To access enVision materials, login to Teachhub→clever→enVision

Grade 6

• Routines & Rituals
• Pre-Assessment via iReady
• Multiply & Divide decimals
• Add & Subtract fractions
• Multiply fractions

Grade 7

• Routines & Rituals
• Pre-Assessment via iReady
• Adding & Subtracting positive and negative numbers
• Introduce calculator
• Sign Project

Grade 8 - Algebra I

• Routines & Rituals
• Pre-Assessment via iReady
• Real Number System
• Law of Exponents
• Graphing Calculator Project

Grade 8 - Geometry

• Unit 1 Geometry Foundations including Lines & Angles
• Deductive Reasoning, Simple Proofs
• Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
• Triangle angle Sum Theory
• Slopes

Important Dates:

• iReady PreAssessment Exam - Math: 9/24/24 & ELA: 9/25/24
• 6th & 7th Grade: NYS Math Exam - tentative May 7th & May 8th
• 8th Grade & 7S1: Algebra I Regents - June 18, 2025 - NO MAKEUP
• 8S1: Geometry Regents - June 11, 2025 - NO MAKEUP

Physical Education 

We want to welcome  all students and parents to Russell Sage. We hope you had a wonderful summer. The Physical Education department will be in full swing this September as we will be beginning soccer unit and team building activities for all grades. We have great aspirations for students and expect students to wear the Russell Sage Physical Education uniforms. We received a shipment of uniforms and will be giving them out soon. We will be calling student names and handing the uniforms out during PE classes. As for Health Education we will begin with the Emotional, Spiritual and Mental Dimensions of Health and for the month of September. We want to ensure students get as much activity inside gymnasium, outside in the schoolyard and the Fitness room.  If you have any questions please feel free to speak to the PE teachers.

Science

Welcome back! Our 6th & 7th grade Science Department uses the Amplify curriculum alongside supplemental resources. To access Amplify materials, login to Teachhub→clever→Amplify. 

For Grade 8-Biology, teachers inform curriculum planning using New Visions Biology Units.

Grade6

• Rituals & Routines
• Pre-Assessment
• Lab Safety
• Unit 1 - Harnessing Human Energy
  • Chapter 1 - What is Energy?

Grade 7

• Rituals & Routines
• Pre-Assessment
• Lab Safety
• Unit 1- Microbiome
  • Chapter 1: Microorganisms On and In the Human Body

Grade 8

• Rituals & Routines
• Pre-Assessment
• Lab Safety
• Scientific Method
• Introduction to Biology

Important Dates:

• 8th Grade: Biology Regents - June 10, 2025 - NO MAKEUP

Students must complete 1200 minutes of labs to qualify to sit for the regents exam. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concern

Social Studies

Our Social Studies Department has been working collaboratively to make this an exciting, enriching and engaging year for our students. We welcome all of our students back to Sage and we are looking forward to a wonderful year ahead! In September we will begin with the following:

Grade6

6th Grade 

• Rules and Procedures; Google Classroom Setup        
• September 11th Project Discussion
• Introduction to Social Emotional Learning-Brain Power
• Introduction to Historical Thinking Skills [New NYS Framework Regents]
• Development and Geography
• Socratic Seminar-Sharing Travel Articles

Grade 7

U.S. History and Framework

• Regents overview; Google Accounts Access;
• Growth Mindset and the Bill of Rights
• Tragic Events of 9/11
• Framework U.S. History and Government Document Analysis and Historical Thinking Skills 
• Socioeconomic and political aspects of the North American British colonies.
• End of Salutary Neglect [French and Indian War]
• The Enlightenment Movement and Independence

Grade 8

U.S. History and Framework

• Regents overview; Google Accounts Access;
• Growth Mindset and the Bill of Rights
• Tragic Events of 9/11
• Framework U.S. History and Government Document Analysis and Historical Thinking Skills 
• Socioeconomic and political aspects of the North American British colonies.
• End of Salutary Neglect [French and Indian War]
• The Enlightenment Movement and Independence

Important Dates:

• 8th Grade: US History Regents - June 20, 2025 - NO MAKEUP

Students must complete 2 Regents aligned essays, maintain a passing average in the course (85+ for honors), and pass two MP post assessments  to qualify to sit for the Regents exam. Specific qualifications will be communicated by AP Malizia, supervisor of ELA and Social Studies. Please contact your child’s teacher if you have questions or concerns.

Band

Welcome to the new school year! For those families who do not know me, my name is Ms. Zastawny (Ms. Z) and I am the band director at Russell Sage. I am very excited to start the new school year with so many students returning for their second and third year of band and meeting some new faces who have joined. The 7th and 8th grade band students have received their welcome letters as well as instrument rental contracts that need to be returned to begin receiving and playing their instruments. 

The 6th grade students will begin exploring the instrument options within the next couple of classes.  Once the instruments are chosen, they will jump right into learning how to play their first five notes and the basics of note and rhythm theories. 

I know this is going to be a great school year with lots of new talent discoveries that I cannot wait to share with you all! 

Please make sure to join the band remind app through the letter that was sent home for up to date information throughout the year!

Dance

Happy September and welcome back! My name is Ms. Acquisto (Ms. A). I am so excited for another year at Sage, I can already tell it is going to be a great one. Over the next few days students will be coming home with a welcome letter with information about our class. I want to remind everyone about the importance of wearing appropriate attire for dance class. Any sort of athletic wear is acceptable, sweatpants, leggings, basketball shorts ect. This year, there will be two dance shows, a holiday show in December and a Spring Concert later in the year. After school Dance Club will be starting back up soon for anyone who wants extra practice and training. Have a great month! 

Ms. Acquisto

Orchestra

I’m so excited to make some music here at Russell Sage! This year the String Orchestra will be working on a variety of music for strings. We will have beginning, intermediate and advanced groups performing later in the year and maybe even an assembly performance for the school. We will explore repertoire from the Baroque era to the Modern era and also some fun pop & rock arrangements along the way.  I hope to see you all at our concerts!

Mr. Seifers 

World Language 

Welcome back!

We hope you had a wonderful summer and are 

looking forward to an exciting school year!

Grade 6

Beginning French, Mandarin and Spanish students will start with the alphabet, simple greetings, colors, numbers, simple classroom instructions, days of the week, seasons, months and culture. World Language teachers are making use of videos, Flipgrid and Padlet to create realistic classroom environments. 

Grade 7

7th graders will continue their language journey by reviewing greetings, saying what they have, talking about what they do, describing people and places, talking about how often they do things, and will be able to describe their families. They will listen to students introduce themselves, read entertainment guides, write and find out what students do on weekends.

Grade 8

8th graders will be focusing on strengthening their speaking, reading, and writing skills while increasing their vocabulary to prepare for the Second Language Proficiency Exam that will take place on Monday, June 23th, 2025.

Library

Welcome Back to School! My name is Ms. Goodman and I am your new school librarian. I am so excited to be at Sage and help you to learn, read, and create! 

My goals for September are to have all classes come in for library orientation, get lunch visits up and running; and invite classes in for banned books week. 

Library Resources:

JHS 190Q Russell Sage Book / e-book Catalog:

https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/39727 

SORA - E-Books and E-Audiobooks:

Sign in using your school account and connect yourself to both NYC Department of Education and Queens Library for free access to thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks - https://soraapp.com 

LIBRARY GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: yd7medt

Join the library google classroom to find out what's new in the library, about library activities and resources, and to talk about what you are reading with other students.

Library Hours - Open Access for Students

Monday-Friday

Before School - Monday-Friday - 7:45-7:55am - Book checkout and return, while Ms.Goodman is in the library

After School - Times / start date to be set in October

Student Lunch Access: stay tuned for more information! 

Library Support Periods (for teachers & classes); stay tuned for more information! 

Dean’s Update:

Welcome back to Sage 7th and 8th grade students and families. Welcome to Sage 6th grade students and new 7th and 8th grade students and families. I hope to meet you in the upcoming months. Also, welcome to Ms. Payne, who will be a dean this year as well. If your child experiences any forms of bullying, be it verbal or physical, please tell your child to come see one of us asap. I am in room 141B on the 1st floor. My contact information is: palban@schools.nyc.gov; phone #:718-830-4970, Ext. 2412. Ms. Payne is in room 323B on the 3rd floor. Her information is: fpayne@schools.nyc.gov; phone #: 718-830-4970, Ext. 1523. 

All parents and students should be familiar with the citywide discipline code also known as the citywide behavioral expectations.  Please view the link below for reference throughout your child’s attendance in NYC Public schools: 

Citywide Behavioral Expectations to Support Student Learning Grades 6–12. 

Administration, guidance, social worker, Ms. Payne and I will hold MP1 assemblies for students during the first full week of September to address a variety of topics that will help them be successful this school year. Please ask your child about the assembly. We will also be having assemblies to address Chancellors Regs. A-831 and A-832 in the weeks that follow. These address sexual harassment and bullying/ cyberbullying. These two assemblies are mandated by the NYCDOE and must be completed by October 31.

All students should bring their school IDs to school in the mornings. New students will receive their IDs during the first few weeks of school.

Students will be receiving their Yondr Pouches in the next few days. Students will put their phones, smartwatches and earbuds in the pouches before they swipe in at morning entry. During dismissal, the magnets will be up on all exits for students to open their pouches. If a student loses/ damages their pouch, there will be a $30 fee to purchase a new one. All students must have a Yondr Pouch.   

Dean 

Ms. Payne

fpayne@schools.nyc.gov

Phone ext. 1523

Dr. Alban

palban@schools.nyc.gov

Phone: ext. 2412

Reference: 

 Chancelor’s Regulation 

Parent’s Bill of Right

School Counselor Update

Grade 6

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful summer. I’m looking forward to meeting all of our new 6th grade students and all of the exciting things that will be happening at Sage this year. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime with any questions or concerns. 

• Ms. Goldstein

Grade 7

Welcome back to an amazing school year; I know you will do great academically, emotionally and socially. Can’t wait to see you all 

- Ms. Del Rio

Grade 8

Welcome back scholars! I look forward to a great school year with all of you! 8th graders, this is your last year as a middle schooler. I am super excited to be your counselor. Always remember, I will be here to support you every step of the way.  Feel free to reach out to me if you need support. 

 -Ms. Ebony, ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST CHEERLEADERS 🙂 

6th Grade Counselor

Ms. Goldstein

mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov 

7th Grade Counselor 

Ms. Del Rio IColomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov 

8th Grade Counselor

Ms. Ebony ECochran2@schools.nyc.gov 

Save the date! Back to school night - 9/19

We invite families to our Curriculum Night on Thursday, 9/19/24 from 5-8:00 pm!  You will have an opportunity to follow your child’s schedule, meet their teachers and learn about instructors' expectations, policies, procedures as well as the curriculum for the school year. This is a general meet and greet with your child’s teacher. 

More information will be available soon!

PTA General Membership Meeting

The first monthly PTA General Membership Meeting will be held on September 24, 2024 at 7 PM. The PTA monthly meetings are held on the forth Tuesdays. 

Date: September 24, 2024

Location: Zoom: Link to be followed

Contact PTA Executive Board at secretaryPTA190@gmail.com for any questions.

PTA Documents:

-Bylaw

-Agenda/Minutes Archive 2024-2025

2024-2025 Executive Board Members:

PTA President:

Isabel Mejia

Recording Secretary:

Lixuan Wang

Treasurer:

Lucia Kitchen

SLT Meeting

The first SLT Meeting will be held on September 25, 2024 at 7:30 AM. The SLT Meetings are held hybrid, in person and virtually. 

Date: September 25, 2024

Time: 7:30 AM - 9 AM

Location: Room 205 / Zoom: Link to be followed

**SLT meetings are scheduled montly for the 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 AM until 9:00 AM taking place in-person for members and open to public in person and via zoom.

2024-2025 SLT Members:

  John Greggo

  Isabel Mejia

  Shena Khan

  Malissa Gopie

  Jo-Ann Geneste

  Chloe Shest

Documens: 

SLT Bylaw

Agenda /Minutes: 

   September 

Family Income Inquiry Form ( formerly known as Lunch Form)

Please complete the 2024-2025 Family Income Inquiry Form online - www.myschoolapps.com . 

The Family Income Inquiry Form is the basis for determining the school’s eligibility for the additional funding. 

• Visit www.myschoolapps.com
• Select New York City Schools as your district. 
• You need your child’s 9 digit student ID # ( OSIS ID#)
• Add your school - 28Q190
• Click the Submit button
• You will receive the email confirmation.

If families qualify according to the information provided with Family Income Inquiry Form, their child will be entitled to:

• Priority group for the Diversity in High School Application. Find out High Schools that are participating in diiversity initiatives:  Diversity in Admissions. 
• College Application waiver in High School
• Advanced Placement (AP) Exam/ ACT fee waivers in High School 

Regardless of income, we ask all families to submit it annually so that our school can receive additional funding. 

If you need assistance to submit your form, please contact Ms. Obata at sobata@schools.nyc.gov or call  929-553-8492

Classwork, Questioning & Discussion 

40%

Assessments 

40%

Homework 

20%

TOTAL

100%

Posting of and Length of Homework Assignments 

• • 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. 

• • 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

• • 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 → 2024-2025 JHS 190 Organization Sheet 

YONDER POUCH : Phones are not to be used during school. Every student is assigned a personal Yondr Pouch. While the Yondr Pouch is considered school property, it is each student’s responsibility to bring their Pouch with them to school every day and keep it in good working condition. 

DAILY PROCESS

As students Arrive to School, they will: 

1. Turn their phone off.
2. Place their phone inside their Pouch and secure it in front of school staff.
3. Store their Pouch in their backpack for the day.

Pouch Damage / Lost Pouch / Using Phone During School 

• • If a student damages their Pouch or is caught on their phone, Administration will collect the phone/Pouch and give it back at dismissal. 
• If a student damages the pouch, they must pay $30 for the replacement fee to get a new pouch. 

Forgotten Pouch

If a student forgets their Pouch, their phone will be collected during morning entry in the Auditorium.The phone will be returned to the student at dismissal. 

If a student consistently forgets their Pouch, it is considered Lost. Refer to the Lost Pouch policy above.

Watch How to use Yonder Pouch! on our website. 

Example of damage:

• Deep scratches on the globe and on the green ring around it 
• Intentional pen marks on the inside of the Pouch
• Bent pins
• Pin and button not fully recessing, due to pin damage

Bell Schedule

Attendance

If your child is absent, students should submit a signed note/doctor’s note to your child’s 2nd-period teachers or the main office when they return to school.

Early Dismissal/Pickup

It's important to note that only adults (18 years or older) who are listed in the Emergency Contact can pick up students. In order to ensure that this information is up-to-date, please review and update the "Emergency Contact" section in your NYC Schools Account every Fall.

Transportation 

Eligible students will receive Metrocards automatically based on their home address. No need to apply. If students lose their cards, they can speak to Ms. Joann Palandro (Email in the cafeteria during lunch. 

Bus Transportation information is posted in NYCSA. Specialized transportations are available for students whose IEP recommends this service. 

NYC School Bus App -  Download the NYC School Bus Ap

NYC Schools Account for Guardians (NYCSA): Please make sure that you have access to NYCSA so that you can stay connected with your child's school. Teachers and staff use the messaging system through NYCSA (GAMA) to communicate with families regarding important updates, announcements, and events. Teachers and staff use the messaging system through NYCSA( GAMA) to communicate with families.

If you have trouble logging into NYCSA or need to update your email, contact Mrs. Obata.

Password for Student Account ( @nycstudents.net) 

Parents/Guardians can reset their password in NYCSA. Click on “Manage account”. Students can also see their school counselor for their TeachHub assistance.

Blue Card/ Emergency Contact  : Make sure to update your "Emergency Contact" in NYCSA. **See Early Dismissal /pickup.

Family Income Inquiry Form: 

Please complete this form online - www.myschoolapps.com . 

The Family Income Inquiry Form is the basis for determining the school’s eligibility for the TITLE I funding. 

• Select New York City Schools as your district. 
• You need your child’s 9 digit student ID # ( OSIS ID#)
• Add your school - 28Q190
• Click the Submit button. 
• You will receive the email confirmation.

Breakfast & Lunch 

Free breakfast is available starting at 7:30 AM. Lunch is also free in all NYC public schools.

Breakfast &Lunch Menus can be found in the NYCPS website: 

•  Breakfast Meals
•  Lunch Meals

2024-2025 MARKING PERIOD DATES

MP 1

 September 5, 2024 – November 1, 2024

(Report Cards distributed on November 11, 2024)

  MP 2  

November 4, 2024 – January 10, 2025

(Report Cards distributed on January 20, 2025)

  MP 3 

January 13, 2025 – March 14, 2025

(Report Cards distributed on March 24, 2025) 

  MP 4 

March 17, 2025 – June 23, 2025

(Report Cards distributed on June 23, 2025)

  MP 5 →school average of all 4 marking periods

Visitors 

Make sure to bring your PHYSICAL picture ID and sign in at the security desk. 

Acceptable IDs:

NY State License

US Passport

Foreign Passport

NYC ID card 

Other government-issued ID

 Not Acceptable IDs:

Gym Membership ID 

Library cards

other non-government-issued ID

PTA General Membership Meeting

The first monthly PTA General Membership Meeting will be held on September 24, 2024 at 7 PM. The PTA monthly meetings are held on the fourth Tuesdays. 

Date: September 24, 2024

Location: Zoom: Link to be followed

Contact PTA Executive Board at secretaryPTA190@gmail.com for any questions.

PTA Documents:

-Bylaw

-Agenda/Minutes Archive 2024-2025

2024-2025 Executive Board Members:

PTA President:

Isabel Mejia

Recording Secretary:

Lixuan Wang

Treasurer:

Lucia Kitchen

JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE - COMMUNICATION SHEET- 2024-2025

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 NYCSA or Teachhub See the Faculty Directory for teacher emails

-Daily Attendance (absence & or lateness)

Teacher

Individual to Student - See NYCSA or Teachhub See the Faculty Directory for teacher emails

-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 Ms. Maria

Distributed during student lunch / Rm 141 ext. 1413

-Metro Cards - Ms. Palandro -Working Papers - Ms. Maria

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

Parent Coordinator

Ms. Obata

sobata@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1051

-Parent Workshops -PTA Sponsered after-school programs -PupilPath Registration -CAASS -NYC Schools Account

SECOND

Dean - Grades 7 & 8

Dr. Alban

palban@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2412

-Student to student behavior issues -Mediation -Grade Level Activities

Dean - Grades 6

Ms. Payne

fpayne@schools.nyc.gov/ ext. 1523

-Student to student behavior issues -Mediation -Grade Level Activities

SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS, DEAN OR SOCIAL WORKER

Guidance - Grade 6

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)

Guidance - Grade 7

Ms. Del Rio

icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov / 1403

-Mediation -Counselling Services -Social/Emotional Support -Class Concerns -Google Classroom Codes -DOE Student Account (nycstudents.net)

Guidance - Grade 8

Ms. Ebony

ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov / 1404

-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. 3234

-Social Emotional Support -Mediation -Crisis Intervention Services -Counselling Services

THIRD

Assistant Principal Special Education & Safety

Ms. Monahan

smonaha@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1061

Inquires specific to: Talent, Physical Education and Special Education teachers -Special Education Questions or concerns

SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Assistant Principal Grade 6

Mrs. Aulicino

jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3234

Inquires specific to:

ENL and World Language 6th Grade Questions/Concerns/Events Concerns re: Grade 6 students & Teachers

Assistant Principal Grade 7

Mrs. Meneses

cmeneses2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2071

Inquires specific to:

Math and Science 7th Grade Questions/Concerns/Events Concerns re: Grade 7 students & Teachers

Assistant Principal Grade 8

Mrs. Malizia

lmalizia@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3061

Inquires specific to:

ELA and Social Studies 8th Grade Questions/Concerns/Events Concerns re: Grade 8 students & Teachers