Announcements
-
JHS190Q
-
Gym Uniform Online Store closes on October 10, 2023
Gym Uniform Online store is open now for the next school year.
Visit our online store to purchase gym uniforms! Click below.
.
Please note:
***T-shirt and mesh shorts are required to wear in PE class. Other items are optional.
Ordering windows are as follows:
Window #
Ordering Window Open/Close Date
Approx. Distribution Date
Ordering Window #1:
Today -8/10
early September
Ordering Window #2:
8/11-9/18
Week of 10/23
Ordering Window #3:
9/19-10/10
Week of 11/13
***Items are shipped to the school and PE teachers will distribute them during the PE classes.
JHS190Q -
Fall Registration
JHS190Q -
Archived Newsletter
2023
Newsletter - March 2023 - Find the Original newsletter here
April Newsletter
May Newsletter
June Newsletter
JHS190Q -
GAMA - Parent & Student Views
Find translations here . View the presentation to learn how to view your child's grades using your NYCSA as well as TeachHub.
JHS190Q
Calendar
-
PTA/SLT Elections
Location: Zoom
Verification is required to attend. Check the email notifications or contact Mrs. Obata .
JHS190Q -
D28 CEC Meeting
Date & Time: October 5, 2023, at 6:30PM
In-Person location: District 28 Office at 90-27 Sutphin Boulevard Jamaica, NY 11435
Or
Join Via ZOOM
Register here:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0ucu-oqjoqHN0QUfDDGnAKa_KFCxXPCYto
JHS190Q -
Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
JHS190Q -
School Closed
Italian Heritage / Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
JHS190Q -
Last day to order Gym Uniform online
Last day to order Gym Uniform online
Visit: WWW.SMOOTHUSA.COM/JHS190Q
JHS190Q
FALL 2023 Open House / School Tour
For in-person Open House/School Tour, only two people per family can be accommodated due to limited seating. This can be either one adult and one child or two adults. Thank you.
Fall 2023 Virtual & In-Person Open House / School Tour
We are excited to invite all current 5th and 6th-grade families to join us for the Fall 2023 Open House/School Tour. Please note that seats for the in-person open house are limited - you must register in advance to participate.
Virtual Open House
- Date: October 26, 2023 Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
- Date: November 7, 2023 Time: 6 PM - 7 PM
Location: Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92248425724?pwd=YmxQbmRtS215S0JCMkd5a2ZVYU1wUT09
Meeting ID: 922 4842 5724. Passcode: 021664
Dial by your location
• +1 646 558 8656 US (New York). +1 646 931 3860 US
In-Person Open House / Student-led School Tour * You MUST register to attend*
Registration Form (For in-person Open House/School Tour, please submit one registration form per family. Due to limited seats, only one adult and child can be accommodated.)
- Date: October 24, 2023 Time: 8: 30 AM - 10:20 AM
- Date: November 29, 2023 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ** School Tour and Q&A session only.** This event does not include the Open House presentation. We encourage families to attend the virtual open house on 10/26 or 11/7.
Our 8th-graders will lead school tours, and our admin team and student leaders will be available to answer any questions!
To attend the school tour, complete this registration form. Students must be accompanied by an adult - we will provide an exempt letter to bring back to school for their attendance record.
Please note the following:
-For in-person Open House/School Tour, please submit one registration form per family. Due to limited seats, only one adult and child can be accommodated.
- Do not submit multiple forms.
-Visitors must bring a physical Photo ID. Identifications on Phones or Smart Devices are not acceptable.
- Virtual tour is available on our website.
Interpretation service can be made available on November 7th and November 29th, but only upon request received no later than October 17th, 2023. **El servicio de interpretación podrá estar disponible el 7 y 29 de noviembre, pero solo si lo solicita antes del 17 de octubre de 2023. **Услуга устного перевода может быть предоставлена 7 и 29 ноября, но только если вы запросите ее до 17 октября 2023 года.
If you have further questions, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Obata at sobata@schools.nyc.gov.
Newsletter
September Newsletter - Find the original document here
Principal’s Address
Dear Sage Owls,
Welcome to school year 2023-2024! Our Sage teachers and staff welcomed students back as they returned to school on Sept. 7. The halls were bustling, 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
Table of Contents School Calendar Important Note 2023-2024 Free Saturday AM Program for Grade 4 - 8 Free or Low-Cost Internet Services & Affordable Connectivity Program Dial-A-Teacher Staff Organization Sheet |
School Calendar
2023-2024 School Year Calendar |
Find the translations in our Website: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
Click
Encuentre las traducciones en nuestro sitio web: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
在我们的网站中查找翻译:https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
আমাদের ওয়েবসাইটে অনুবাদগুলি খুঁজুন: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
Переводы можно найти на нашем веб-сайте: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
当校の Web サイトにて日本語でご覧いただけます: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
ابحث عن الترجمات على موقعنا: https://www.russellsagems.org/home_page
September 2023 |
||||||
Sun |
Mon |
Tue |
Wed |
Thu |
Fri |
Sat |
PTA/SLT Elections are scheduled in September. Date: TBD
|
1
|
2
|
||||
3
|
4
|
5 In-Person Orientation 9 AM |
6
|
7 First Day of School |
8
|
9
|
10
|
11
|
12
|
13
|
14
|
15
|
16
|
17
|
18 GYM Uniform Window 2 closes |
19 GYM Uniform Window 3 opens |
20
|
21 Curriculum Night |
22
|
23
|
24
|
25 Yom Kippur, schools closed |
26 PTA General Membership Meeting 7PM (Tentative) |
27 SLT Meeting 7:30 AM |
28
|
29
|
30
|
Homework Guidelines
Posting of and Length of Homework Assignments |
|
Long Term Assignments |
|
Submitting Homework |
|
Teacher Review of Homework |
|
Vacation Policy |
This section refers to three vacation periods: Winter Break, Midwinter Recess, and Spring Break.
|
Religious Holidays |
|
Extenuating Circumstances |
|
Problem Resolution |
Escalation Path → 2023-2024 JHS 190 Organization Sheet |
Important Note
2023-2024 Bell Schedule |
Attendance
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. Visitors in school
|
Transportation
|
|
Lunch Menu can be found in DOE website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/menus/school-lunch-meals?value=s5#menuDiv |
|
Blue Card/ Emergency Contact : In order to ensure that Blue Card is up-to-date, please review and update the "Emergency Contact" section in your NYC Schools Account. |
|
Family Income Inquiry Form: To support funding for our school please visit www.myschoolapps.com and select New York City Schools as your district. There you will find a Family Income Inquiry Form to complete. Thank you in advance! |
|
NYC Schools Account / Student DOE Account 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. Please make sure that you have access to NYCSA. Teachers and staff use the messaging system through NYCSA( GAMA) to communicate with families.If you have trouble logging into NYCSA, contact Mrs. Obata Student DOE Account ( @nycstudents.net) Do you know parents/Guardians can reset their password in NYCSA? Click on “Manage account”. Students can also see their guidance counselor for their TeachHub assistance. |
|
2023-2024 MARKING PERIOD DATES MP 1 September 8, 2022 – November 4, 2022 **The first Report Cards distributed on November 13, 2023 MP 2 November 7, 2022 – January 13, 2023 MP 3 January 17, 2023 – March 17, 2023 MP 4 March 20, 2023 – June 26, 2023 MP 5 → school average of all 4 marking periods |
SUBJECT FOCUS
ELA
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.”
We hope you have had an amazing, rejuvenating summer and we are ready to start the 2023-2024 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 a narrative writing piece and short story, as well as a review of the use of Notice and Note signposts, which is a close reading strategy that lends itself to robust discussion in any learning situation because of the combination of conceptual simplicity and the deep insight it brings to a reader’s analysis of a text. It makes them ideal for small groups, online book clubs, and one-to-one interactions with students.
By the end of September, the ELA department will launch our curriculum, HMH Into Literature both digitally and in a consumable workbook, so students and teachers have the flexibility to teach and comprehend the material in ways that help each individual thrive. With diverse, culturally relevant texts that connect with students' lives, HMH Into Literature curriculum builds confidence, standards mastery, and college and career readiness for every learner in the classroom. Additionally, HMH Into Literature comes equipped with Writable, an online tool that offers opportunities for daily practice, peer review, and timely writing feedback. Notice & Note signposts for close reading are embedded in each selection to encourage students’ critical thinking and real life application of the texts. Lastly, we will utilize iReady, an online program for reading and mathematics, that will help your student's teacher(s) determine your student's needs, personalize their learning, and monitor progress throughout the school year. 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.
Forthcoming HMH Into Literature Units
Grade 6
- Unit 1: Discovering your Voice
- Unit 3: Surviving the Unthinkable - Long Read: A Long Walk to Water
- Unit 5: Game On! - Long Read - Ghost
Grade 7
- Units 1: Reality Check
- Unit 3: The Terror and Wonder of Space - Long Read: A Wrinkle in Time
- Unit 5: Game On! - Long Read: Ghost
Grade 8
- Unit 1: Gadgets and Glitches
- Unit 2: The Thrill of Horror - Long Read: Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- Unit 5: Finding Our Path - Long Read: The Outsiders
We had an excellent implementation of the NYS Computer-Based NYS ELA Test year, so much so that we will administer computer-based testing for all grade levels for the 2023-2024 school year. Computer-Based ELA test will be administered the week of April 8th, 2024.
WORLD LANGUAGE
Welcome back! We hope you had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to an exciting school year.
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.
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.
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 24th.
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 2023-2024 school year. Performance levels will be shared with all students who participated in the 2023 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.
NYSESLAT/NYSITELL Level |
This means the student’s English level is... |
COMMANDING |
Proficient - Former English Language Learner |
EXPANDING |
Advanced |
TRANSITIONING |
High Intermediate |
EMERGING |
Low Intermediate |
ENTERING |
Beginning |
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, 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
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education department would like to welcome back our students and parents and send a big welcome to our incoming 6th grade. This year's activities will include soccer, volleyball, fitness gram, basketball, badminton, fitness room, and yoga. We encourage everyone to purchase their uniforms ASAP, as they do take a while to ship. All grades for courses can be viewed on Gamma, and Google classroom. We look forward to a fun and active school year. Please reach out to us with any ideas, or concerns, and we look forward to seeing you all in class!
MATH
During the month of September, our students will be learning:
- 6th Grade Topics
- Routines & Rituals
- Pre-Assessment via iReady
- Review - Add & Subtract fractions
- Greatest common factor (GCF) and Least common multiple (LCM)
- 7th Grade Topics
- Routines & Rituals
- Pre-Assessment via iReady
- Adding & Subtracting positive and negative numbers
- Introduce calculator
- Sign Project
- 8th Grade Topics
- Routines & Rituals
- Pre-Assessment via iReady
- Real Number System
- Law of Exponents
SCIENCE
During the month of September, our students will be learning:
- 6th Grade Topics
- Rituals & Routines
- Pre-Assessment
- Lab Safety
- Scientific Method
- 7th Grade Topics
- Rituals & Routines
- Pre-Assessment
- Lab Safety
- Scientific Method
- Introduction to Biology
- 8th Grade Topics
- Rituals & Routines
- Pre-Assessment
- Lab Safety
- Scientific Method
- Introduction to Biology
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:
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
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
TALENT
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 explore the instrument options once they are given their talent assignments. 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 discovered that we cannot wait to share with you all! Feel free to visit our band website throughout the school year for updates and current information at russellsageband.com
DANCE
Welcome to dance class! My name is Ms. Acquisto (Ms. A) and I am so excited to join the amazing teaching team at Russell Sage J.H.S. 190. I look forward to getting to know you all and I know that we will have an incredible year. Within the first few weeks, students will bring home a welcome letter detailing the class code of conduct as well as the supplies that they will need for class. Please review, sign and return it as soon as possible. If there is enough interest, later this year, I will start an after-school dance club for dancers interested in deepening their technical training. Have a wonderful school year!
Orchestra
Welcome to orchestra class! IMs. Wright, the orchestra teacher, is looking forward to a great year with you all! Orchestra students will be issued instruments to practice at home when classes have completed introductory activities to support proper positioning and care of instruments. Please bring all required forms, supplies and fee to class as soon as possible.
Strings After School Clubs:
Starting date will be late this year. Dates and times will be sent out as soon as they are set. Clubs will be: Beginner Orchestra Club, Honors Orchestra Club, and Guitar & Ukulele Club.
** Salute to Music
Free Saturday AM Program for Grade 4 - 8
NEW! High School Audition Prep for 8th graders!
ART
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! Hopefully you all had a safe, restful and enjoyable summer and are ready to come back for an exciting year. We would like to share some new information regarding the upcoming school year. This semester in art, we will be doing all sorts of amazing things! We’ll learn about color theory, drawing techniques and basic construction while honing your observational skills. We’ll also take a visual tour of some of the most famous art works from history . All the while, connecting some cross-curricular learning. It is our goal that all students will leave art with a strong capability to solve problems creatively, which is a highly sought after skill in today’s world.
The class expectations are below:
Please review and talk about them with your parents.
- Respect other students and the adults in the room.
- Respect the art materials and classroom space.
- Think like an artist.
If you are having significant trouble following the expectations, I will be sure to let you know so that we can work on a solution together. I believe that for students to be successful at school, we need to work as a team.
Please feel free to contact us at any time with concerns or questions about your child’s art education. Our hope is that your child will have the absolute best art class experience possible and gain new skills and confidence throughout the semester. If there’s anything specific we can do to help make this happen, please let us know.
Thank you so much for reading! I look forward to meeting you soon!
Artfully Yours,
Ms. Gilkes and Ms. Wang
Russell Sage Middle School Art Gallery
https://sites.google.com/russellsagems.org/artgallery/
Library
Summer Reading
Please bring completed Summer Reading Logs to the library, room 242, as soon as possible. If you have any questions about Summer Reading, please contact Ms. Wright - cwrightshilling@schools.nyc.gov
Minecraft Afterschool will begin when after-school library hours start.
Library Resources:
library website: https://sites.google.com/view/rsagelibrary
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 fee access to thousands of e-books and e-audiobooks - https://soraapp.com
Public Library E-Cards - Follow this link to apply for a library e-card from
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, or The New York Public Library
https://nycdoe.libguides.com/home/publiclibraryecards
Queens Public Library Cards - See Ms. Wright for a library card application if you would like a new library card or want to replace a lost library card.
LIBRARY GOOGLE CLASSROOM CODE: nqvprto
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. Wright is in the library
After School - Times / start date to be set in October
Student Lunch Access:
Period 4 – Tuesday & Thursday
Period 5 – Thursday
Period 6 - Friday
Period 7 – Monday, Wednesday
Library Support Periods (for teachers & classes):
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Period 1, 2, or 3 (1 period available)
Tuesday: Period 2, 3, 7 (2 periods available)
Thursday: Period 2, 3
Message from Dean Alban:
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. I will be your dean for this school year. If your child experiences any forms of bullying, be it verbal or physical, please tell your child to come see me asap. I am in room 141B on the 1st floor. My contact information is: palban@schools.nyc.gov; phone #:718-830-4970, Ext. 2412.
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, and myself will hold MP1 assemblies for students next week–Sept. 6, 7, and 8, 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.
Parent’s Corner
PTA/SLT Elections
We need your HELP!
We will hold an election for SLT/ PTA Executive Board for the 2023-2024 school year shortly. Election date will be shared as soon as it is confirmed. The vacant positions are as follows:
- Co-PTA President (s)
- Co-PTA Recording Secretary(s)
- Co-PTA Treasurer(s)
- 2 SLT (School Leadership Team) parent seats
Nominations will be taken from the floor. Please join us for this important meeting of this school year.
Please visit our website to see the roles and responsibilities. Click on “read more” in PTA Executive Board Officer Descriptions.
More information is forthcoming!
190 Communication
JHS 190 RUSSELL SAGE - ORGANIZATION SHEET- 2022-2023 |
||||
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 - |
-Daily Attendance (absence & or lateness) |
|
Teacher |
Individual to Student - See Staff Directory in our website or Staff email list. |
-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 |
|
School Aide |
Ms. Palandro Ms. Maria |
Distributed during student lunch / main office ext. 0 |
-Metro Cards - Ms. Palandro -Working Papers - Ms. Maria |
|
Ms. Brianna |
Distributed during student lunch / main office ext. 0 |
- Student ID Card |
||
Nurse |
Mr. Tabaku |
atabaku@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1541 |
-Student medical documentation |
|
Secretary |
Ms. Gabby |
GLoiacono@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1482 |
-CAASS -Student Registration |
|
Parent Coordinator |
Ms. Obata |
sobata@schools.nyc.gov / ext.1561 |
-Parent Workshops -PTA /SLT Assitance -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 / ext. 1522 |
-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. 1523 |
-Social Emotional Support -Mediation -Crisis Intervention Services -Counselling Services |
|
THIRD |
Assistant Principal - Grade 6 |
Dr. Meneses |
cmeneses2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2071 / 2072 |
-Concerns regarding ELA and Social Studies teachers -Grade 6 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 6 students |
SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL |
Assistant Principal - Grade 7 |
Ms. Malizia |
lmalizia@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3061 |
-Concerns regarding World Language and ENL teachers -Grade 7 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 7 students |
Assistant Principal - Grade 8 |
Ms. Aulicino |
jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3234 |
-Concerns regarding Math and Science teachers -Grade 8 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 8 students. -CAASS |
|
Assistant Principal |
Ms. Monahan |
smonaha@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1061 |
-Concerns regarding Special Education, Talent, PE, Safety |
|
Device Support If your child requires any assistance with their home device, please complete this Device Request Form.
The new device assigned to your child can be picked up in room 105 during period 8 on Monday, September 11th. Other weekly dates will be scheduled shortly.
If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Obata - email at sobata@schools.nyc.gov. To learn about the school device, visit DOE Website : https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/digital-learning/ipads-and-laptops/your-doe-loaned-ipad-or-laptop |
Affordable Connectivity Program- Visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
Homework Help - Dial-A-Teacher
FREE HELP WITH HOMEWORK!
PARENTS! Get help working with your child.
STUDENTS! Call (212)777-3380 and get help in: Reading ☎ Math ☎ Writing ☎ Science
We also speak Spanish, Italian, Chinese, French, Haitian-Creole, Greek, Hebrew, Korean and Russian
A qualified, licensed classroom teacher is available
MONDAY - THURSDAY 4:00-7:00 pm.
When school is in session, a teacher will answer, be ready to help.
¡AYUDA PARA HACER LOS DEBERES SIN NINGÚN COSTO! ¡PADRES! Obtengán ayuda con los deberes de sus hijos. ¡ESTUDIANTES! Llamen y reciban ayuda en: lectura ☎ matemáticas ☎ redacción ☎ ciencias Le ayudamos también en italiano, chino, francés, creole, griego, hebreo, ruso y coreano Llamen los LUNES, MARTES, MIÉRCOLES Y JUEVES de 4:00 a 7:00 de la tarde. Un maestro contestará para ayudarlo
Immunization Reminder
Staff Organization Sheet
Suzy |
Acquisto |
|
Peris |
Alban |
|
Priscilla |
Allen |
|
Nicholas |
Amster |
|
Anait |
Arabachian |
|
Josephine |
Aulicino |
|
Joe |
Austin |
|
Sara |
BaezRodriguez |
|
John |
Baglione |
|
Steven |
Bates |
|
Elise |
Biggs |
|
Alyssa |
Berlavski |
|
Joseph |
Botta |
|
Houda |
Boujida |
|
Cherie |
Buehre |
|
Maureen |
Camus |
|
Vincent |
Candela |
|
Briana |
Carollo |
|
Ebony |
Cochran |
|
Denise |
Collin |
|
William |
Collins |
|
Iris |
Colome Del Rio |
|
Michelle |
Colon |
|
Joann |
Criscione Spaventa |
|
Myriam |
Cruz Morante |
|
Jacqueline |
Datorre |
|
Hannah |
Dolan |
|
Rose |
Destefano |
|
Steven |
Gaffan |
|
John |
Gavilanes |
|
Jenelle |
Gilkes |
|
Colleen |
Glenn |
|
Melissa |
Goldstein |
|
John |
Greggo |
|
Adriana |
Grzywacz-zastaw |
|
Nirmala |
Hiralal |
|
Enmei |
He |
|
Nina |
Johnson |
|
Emma |
Kadin |
|
Jean |
Kim |
|
Belle |
Ku |
|
Katherine |
Kurre |
|
Emely |
Ledesma |
|
Joy |
Loew |
|
Gabrielle |
Loiacono |
|
Caroline |
Meneses |
|
Tomasz |
Michalowicz |
|
Susan |
Monahan |
|
Carolynn |
Moussa |
|
Annarita |
Napolitano |
|
Daryl |
Narain |
|
Kristen |
Noy |
|
Shoko |
Obata |
|
Scott |
Opell |
|
Joseline |
Ortega |
|
Andrea |
Padilla |
|
Elizabeth |
Payen |
|
Frajan |
Payne |
|
Milton |
Pon |
|
Julia |
Ramirez |
|
Kaitlin |
Rees |
|
Maria |
Rodriguez |
|
Taryn |
Rosenberg |
|
Avram |
Rosner |
|
Andrea |
Rothbort |
|
Michael |
Royer |
|
Christopher |
Ruffus |
|
Amie |
Ruiz |
|
Lisa |
Scott |
|
Saroja |
Sukhra |
|
Brandon |
Swartz |
|
Carol |
Tong |
|
Theodora |
Tsourovakas |
|
Tamara |
Vogel |
|
Xiaolei |
Wang |
|
Caren |
Wright-shilling |
|
Bajes |
Zeideia |
|
Elise |
Zeitlin |
|
Xiaoyan |
Zheng |
|
Weekly Update-9/20/2023
Find the original Update- 9/18/2023
-Previous 8/8/2023 Update-7/5/2023 here
JHS190 Update
for the 2023-2024 school year Window 3 Free or Low-Cost Internet Services & Affordable Connectivity Program Free Saturday AM Program for Grade 4 - 8 Salute to Music - Saturday Chorus Program at JHS157
NY Historical Society Internship Program For High School Students entering Grade 10-12
Dial-A- Teacher ( Homework Help) Mom-Thurs bet. 4 PM and 7 PM |
School Calendar
Find the PTA roles and responsibilities on our website. To attend, Register here
***Visit our website to see more calendar dates 2023-2024 School Year Calendar https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/2023-2024-school-year-calendarSave the date! |
Message from Chancellor
Find more about academic policies, health and safety protocols and more at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/bts2023
Find a back to school checklist at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year/school-year-2023-24/back-to-school-checklist
JHS190 Update
AfterSchool Programs
- Flag Football Tryouts
Contact Mr. Botta for any questions at jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov.
Flag Football Tryouts Permission Slip
The Russell Sage Flag Football Team will be participating in the Middle School Athletic League Fall 2023 season. We are looking for student-athletes who are committed to staying focused on and off the field.
TRYOUTS:
- Tuesday, September 19th and Thursday, September 21st from 2:45 – 4:30pm in the schoolyard.
- Please wear sneakers and clothes you can run in. Football gloves are permitted if you have them.
- Those invited back for day two of tryouts will be posted on Wednesday, September 20th by the main entrance/in front of the gym. Final Team Roster will be posted on Friday, September 22nd.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- Practice/Games: 2x a week (Mostly Tuesday and Thursdays)
- Regular season: Runs from last week of September to early November
- Post Season: TBD
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Students are expected to remain in good academic standing; passing in all their classes.
- Students are expected to be on time to school and on time to all their classes.
Questions? Contact Coach Botta at jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov or sageflagfootball@gmail.com
Art Club
Students please have your parent or guardian fill out this Registration form.
Art club will be held on every Wednesday in person after school
from 2:30 pm to 4 pm except school holidays.
- 8th grade sessions: October 18th, 25th, November 1st, 29th, December 6th, 13th
- 7th grade sessions: January 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st February 7th, 14th, 28th
- 6th grade sessions: March 6th, 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th
- Make up dates: May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
By signing this form, you grant your child permission to attend.
We would like to set it up as a place to learn and share art ideas.
There will be a limit of 20 students who can participate in art club.
The club starts October 18th 2023 and ends May 29th 2024.
By filling this out, parents/guardians and students agree that:
Student will attend Art Club class each time there is a session and the student will commit to doing the work. Any student who misses two sessions of the class will lose their spot, the spot going to another student on the wait list. Students who misbehave will be removed from art club.
The deadline to apply to Art Club is October 8th at 2:00pm. The parents of students who are selected
will be notified through email with a Google Classroom code on October 9th.
We will communicate meeting dates and agendas through the Art Club Google Classroom.
We are looking forward to seeing all of you and your art soon.
Thank you for helping to support and encourage the arts.
Please fill in all of the information.
Title III After School for MLs /ELL students only
NOTE: *This is an English language enrichment program for Multilingual English Language Learners. *
Students will practice and improve their Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and math skills in English. Benefits also include preparation activities for all yearly state and regents exams and homework help.
Submit Permission Slip If you are interested in. Contact Ms. Kim (jkim24@schools.nyc.gov) for any questions.
Debate Club
Dear Russell Sage parents / Guardians,
Your child is invited to attend the Debate Team tryout held for the JHS190 Spring After School Programs.
Submit theDebate Team Try Outs Interest Form 2023-2024 ***Your child must login to the DOE Student Account to access the form.
Tryout Date: October 18, 2023
Time: 2:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: Auditorium
Session Dates: Wednesdays , October 25 - May 29, 2024
Time: 2:35 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: TBA
If you have any questions, contact Ms. Ebony at ECochran2@schools.nyc.gov.
Sage Debate Team
Life Skills Training
We welcome all Russell Sage Students to join our Life skills training, where students will learn daily life skills and begin to take the steps needed to be productive in todays society.
Topics include:
- Social awareness
- Time management
- Communication
- Setting goals & Coping skills and more!
Grade 6&7 : Mondays October 16 - December 18 at 2:35 PM - 4:05 PM
If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Cochran <ECochran2@schools.nyc.gov> and Ms. Goldstein <MGoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov>.
Virtual Curriculum Night
Take advantage of this opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and gain an overview of their curriculums!
Date: September 21st, 2023
Time: 5 PM - 8 PM
Location: Zoom
Find your child’s class schedule and click on the teacher's name during the designated time to access their Zoom link:
JHS190 PTA/SLT Elections
Please consider joining the PTA for this school year and help us out!
The PTA /SLT Elections for JHS190 will be held virtually on Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 at 7 p.m.
To attend, Register here .
During the elections, you will have the opportunity to make nominations, and the D28 PA/PTA President Council will facilitate the voting process with the support of Ms. Rueda, D28 Family Leadership Coordinator. After submitting the form, you'll receive a Zoom link and verification code to vote.
Check our school website for officer duties. Visit https://www.russellsagems.org/groups/83925/pta_executive_board/pta_copy and find " PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICER DESCRIPTIONS".
All executive positions are open:
Mandatory Positions:
President or Co-Presidents
Secretary or Co-Secretaries
Treasurer or Co-Treasurers
PTA/SLT Elections:
Date: October 3, 2023
Time: 7 PM
Location: Zoom
*** Interpretation services are available by request. Please email Mrs. Obata to request your language by September 20( Wed).
**Los servicios de interpretación están disponibles previa solicitud. Envíe un correo electrónico a la Sra. Obata para solicitar su idioma antes del 20 de septiembre (miércoles).
**Услуги устного перевода предоставляются по запросу. Пожалуйста, напишите г-же Обата, чтобы запросить ваш язык до 20 сентября (среда).
**可根据要求提供口译服务。请在 9 月 20 日(周三)之前向小畑女士发送电子邮件请求您的语言。
**تتوفر خدمات الترجمة الفورية عند الطلب. يرجى إرسال بريد إلكتروني إلى السيدة أوباتا لطلب لغتك بحلول 20 سبتمبر (الأربعاء).
Important Note
2023-2024 Bell Schedule |
Attendance
Visitors in 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
|
|
Lunch Menu can be found in DOE website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/menus/school-lunch-meals?value=s5#menuDiv |
|
Blue Card/ Emergency Contact : In order to ensure that Blue Card is up-to-date, please review and update the "Emergency Contact" section in your NYC Schools Account. |
|
Family Income Inquiry Form: To support funding for our school please visit www.myschoolapps.com and select New York City Schools as your district. There you will find a Family Income Inquiry Form to complete. Thank you in advance! |
|
NYC Schools Account / Student DOE Account -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. Please make sure that you have access to NYCSA. Teachers and staff use the messaging system through NYCSA( GAMA) to communicate with families.If you have trouble logging into NYCSA, contact Mrs. Obata Student DOE Account ( @nycstudents.net) Do you know parents/Guardians can reset their password in NYCSA? Click on “Manage account”. Students can also see their guidance counselor for their TeachHub assistance. |
|
2023-2024 MARKING PERIOD DATES MP 1 September 8, 2022 – November 4, 2022 **The first Report Cards distributed on November 13, 2023 MP 2 November 7, 2022 – January 13, 2023 MP 3 January 17, 2023 – March 17, 2023 MP 4 March 20, 2023 – June 26, 2023 MP 5 → school average of all 4 marking periods |
Gym Uniform Web Store - Window 1 Closes on 8/10
Visit our webstore to purchase gym uniforms for the new school year!
Please note:
***T-shirt and mesh shorts are required to wear in PE class. Other items are optional.
Ordering windows are as follows:
Window # |
Ordering Window Open/Close Date |
Approx. Distribution Date |
Ordering Window #2: |
8/11-9/18 |
Week of 10/23 |
Ordering Window #3: |
9/19-10/10 |
Week of 11/13 |
***Purchased items are shipped to school and PE teachers will distribute them in Gym period.
School Supply 2023-2024
General Supplies
**Each teacher will provide students with an individual list of supplies needed for their class in September.
- Loose leaf binder, lined loose leaf paper, dividers
- Pens (blue or black) and #2 pencils with erasers
- Book bag or backpack. Bags with wheels are not permitted as they pose a safety issue.
- All 6th and 7th grade students will need scientific calculators. We recommend purchasing a Texas Instrument TI-30X IIS Scientific Calculator. This model is generally used in the classroom.
- All 8th grade students will be taking the Algebra I curriculum. We recommend purchasing a Texas Instrument TI-84 Graphing Calculator. Students will use graphing calculators for their Algebra I Regents and scientific calculators for the Living Environment Regents in June. (They will also use these calculators throughout High School.)
- Gym uniforms (T-shirts & shorts) are mandatory and are available for purchase online. Visit WWW.SMOOTHUSA.COM/JHS190Q to purchase uniforms.
- All students are required to have a book for independent reading in their book bags throughout the year.
Do Not Bring To School:
Book Bags with wheels, White-out, Liquid Glue, Permanent Markers, Compass, safety Scissors.
Standards of Dress:
- Appropriate Clothing will be in accordance with the NYCDOE Dress Code Policy
- Appropriate Footwear: no flip flops, slides or slippers; sandals must have a strap on the backs, and crocs must be worn with the strap on the back of the heels -- for safety reasons.
- No hats, hoods/hoodies may be worn in school except religious head coverings. This is for safety reasons.
- Students should always wear their IDs for safety purposes.
Non adherence with the Standards of Dress Policy may result in having your parent(s)/guardian called to bring appropriate clothing/footwear for you.
JHS190 Orientation
-Presentation Slide is posted on our website:
Device Support
If your child requires any assistance with their home device, please complete this form: Device request Students can pick up the new or fixed device in room 105 during period 5 on Tuesday or Thursday. It is important to note that this device is for home use ONLY. We do not expect students to bring their own device to school, as all classrooms have computer access. To learn more about the school device, please visit the DOE Website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/digital-learning/ipads-and-laptops/your-doe-loaned-ipad-or-laptop. Contact Mrs. Obata at sobata@schools.nyc.gov for any questions. |
Affordable Connectivity Program- Visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
Immunization Reminder
Community Update
Salute to Music
Free Saturday AM Program for Grade 4 - 8
Program includes the new High School Audition Prep for 8th graders and Chorus happening at JHS157.
For High School Students entering Grade 10-12
NY Historical Society Internship Program
Application Guideline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1obD5GUdJMyTekjn-l7pcu35LAgmJt5TcJOrz-MmWqO4/edit
Adult Education/ Job Training
Free Program - English For Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) - Starts September 2023
(Fall'23 - September 6 - December 21, 2023)
Classes are held - Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Day, in-person)
Three Levels: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels -
Courses include: Writing & Grammar, Conversational English, Vocabulary Development; Reading Comprehension; Digital & Financial Literacy and attending the ATTAIN Lab. All Instructors are very friendly and eager to assist in improving your English skills.
Click here to find more information
More opportunities - Visit https://www.queenseoc.net/ to find out more information
Upcoming Queens EOC TUITION-FREE academic preparation and career training programs
Dial-A-Teacher (Homework help)
FREE HELP WITH HOMEWORK!
PARENTS! Get help working with your child.
STUDENTS! Call 1-212-777-3380 and get help in: Reading ☎ Math ☎ Writing ☎ Science
Website: https://dialateacher.org/
- Languages spoken: Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog
- Subjects available: English, math, science and social studies
Call on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY 4:00-7:00 pm
A teacher will answer, ready to help.
¡AYUDA PARA HACER LOS DEBERES SIN NINGÚN COSTO! ¡PADRES! Obtengán ayuda con los deberes de sus hijos. ¡ESTUDIANTES! Llamen y reciban ayuda en: lectura ☎ matemáticas ☎ redacción ☎ ciencias Le ayudamos también en italiano, chino, francés, creole, griego, hebreo, ruso y coreano Llamen los LUNES, MARTES, MIÉRCOLES Y JUEVES de 4:00 a 7:00 de la tarde. Un maestro contestará para ayudarlo
Mental Health Resources
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Help break the stigma!
- School Mental Health Services
https://mentalhealthforall.nyc.gov/services/school-mental-health-services
School Mental Health Services | Services | Mental Health for All Mental health resources at NYCDOE schools to meet the emotional health and academic needs of your child. |
- NYC Well
https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/
-
Texting Service — Text WELL to 65173
-
Chat with a Counselor Now - If you need support and prefer to chat, NYC Well Chat is here 24/7/365.
- 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355)
- NY State Mental Health Resources
- Find the program: https://my.omh.ny.gov/bi/pd/saw.dll?PortalPages
- Crisis text line:Text "Got5" to 741-741
- Crisis Prevention: https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/bootstrap/crisis.html
2023-2024 Orientation
The 2023-2024 orientation for incoming families is scheduled for September 5th in person.
- In-Person Session 9 AM - Registration required
Contact Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Obata at sobata@schools.nyc.gov if you have not received the details.
Find the presentation slide here.
Sage After School Programs
Flag Football Tryouts
The Russell Sage Flag Football Team will be participating in the Middle School Athletic League Fall 2023 season. We are looking for student-athletes who are committed to staying focused on and off the field.
TRYOUTS:
- Tuesday, September 19th and Thursday, September 21st from 2:45 – 4:30pm in the schoolyard.
- Please wear sneakers and clothes you can run in. Football gloves are permitted if you have them.
- Those invited back for day two of tryouts will be posted on Wednesday, September 20th by the main entrance/in front of the gym. The final Team Roster will be posted on Friday, September 22nd.
TIME COMMITMENT:
- Practice/Games: 2x a week (Mostly Tuesday and Thursdays)
- Regular season: Runs from last week of September to early November
- Post Season: TBD
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Students are expected to remain in good academic standing; passing in all their classes.
- Students are expected to be on time to school and on time to all their classes.
Questions? Contact Coach Botta at jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov or sageflagfootball@gmail.com
More information is forthcoming for the following clubs:
Art Club, Debate Club, LifeSkills, Math Team etc..
Bell Schedule
Russell Sage Introduction Video
PTA Announcements
-
PTA General Membership Meeting-6/27/2023
Please join us for the last PTA General Membership Meeting on June 27th at 7 PM.
Location: Zoom
Please register here to receive a link.
Date & Time: June 27, at 7 PM.
June 27, 2023 - JHS 190 PTA General Meeting Agenda
- Call to Order
- Reading and Approval of the last PTA General Meeting Minutes (5/23/23)
- Principal/School Administration Business
- Treasurer Report:
- Fundraising monies
- Expenses
- May/June 2023 – Monthly Report
- President Report
- End of the Year Activities
- Fundraising overview
- New Business
- Presentation of new PTA Executive Board members
- The 2023-2024 proposal budget approval
- Nomination Committee - PTA/SLT Elections
PTA Executive Board
Guidance Announcements
-
Dance Team 2022-2023
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
FINANCIAL LITERACY CLUB
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
-
-
2022- 2023 School Year
Ms. Ebony ( 8th grade School Counselor)
Ms. Goldstein (7th grade School Counselor)
Ms. Del Rio (6th grade School Counselor)
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
School Counselors & Social Worker
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
Ms. Del Rio
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)
Counseling & Social Worker Corner -
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
CBS segment with John Elliott -JHS 190 woodworking class!
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