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Weekly Update

Original — Click JHS190 update : Dec.23, 2022

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Attendance / Absence Note

D28 CEC Meeting

UA Voucher 

Free Admissions!

Kids on Stage 

Application has been EXTENDED 

to Friday, December 30!

Adult Education


Attention 8th graders!

 Jeter's Leaders Application is Now Open! 



 GAMA system/ NYC Schools Account 

JHS190 After School Programs


  • Debate Club
  • Regents prep for 8th graders

PTA  After School Programs Donations

Picture Day

Communication Sheet

 How your concerns can be addressed to staff.

JHS190 PTA General Membership Meeting 


Free Fall Programs NYC Residents 18-24



Staff Email

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Parent Workshop 

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Staff Office hours & Extra Activities 

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School Device Support 

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NYCstudents.net: Password Reset Option

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Gym Uniform- Order online

    • Dec 26 - Jan 2nd Winter Break 
  • Jan 3 - School resumes 
  • Jan 6 - PTA Exec. Board Meeting at 9:30 AM Meeting Link
  • Jan 5 - D28 CEC Meeting 
  • Jan 11 - Debate Team Tryout- find details below.
    • Jan 13 - End of MP 2
  • Jan 17 - 3rd Marking Period starts
  • Jan 16 - School Closed 
  • Jan  18 - Safety Meeting 9 AM
  • Jan 18 - SLT Meeting 4 :30 pm Join the zoom
  • Jan 23 - MP2 Grades Posted - Visit NYCSA 
  • Jan 24- PTA Meeting  7 PM Link to be posted
  • Jan 25 - Picture Retake Day ( All Grades) 

***To 8th graders who have missed the Fall picture day, please take the Graduation Photo.

  • Jan 26 - Winter Orchestra Concert 3 PM - 5:15 PM **More information is forthcoming

Coming up 

TBA -- Boys Baseball Team Tryout

Attendance / Absence Note

If your child is absent:

  •  Please send a signed note to your child’s 2nd Period Subject teacher when the student returns to school or email teachers using the Staff Directory here
  • If your child is tested positive for the coronavirus, send a result of the test( home test is acceptable) to have the day coded in the school system. 

Attendance Correction: 

  • If you receive an error message that your child is absent, please send the correction to the 2nd period teacher. 

To find more information, see the communication sheet below.

 

D28 CEC Meeting  

Dear D28 Community, 

 Please join us at the next CEC 28 Calendar and Business Meeting virtually on Thursday, January 12, 2022, at 6:30pm. Please see the Agenda for your reference.

 

Location: Virtually Via ZOOM

Register here: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkd-qhpzosHdWUiEo1Q6ft7Hi2NnTCX-gT

 

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UA Voucher 

The UA voucher for the 2022-2023 school year was sent to families. Please check your email. 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENT +3 VOUCHERS:

  1. Student +3 vouchers expire June 30, 2023.
  2. All UA institutions, except for Queens Botanical Garden and New York Botanical Garden (Bronx), require advance timed-entry reservations. Please see instructions below, under each institution, for instructions on how to reserve your timed entry tickets.
  3. Most UA institutions require that you show your tickets. Once you reserve your timed entry tickets you should receive an email with admission information.
  4. Each voucher admits 4 people; more than 4 people may be admitted at one time by reusing the voucher ID.
  5. Voucher does not include parking at UA institutions, except at the Staten Island Zoo.

American Museum of Natural History

Valid for general admission and one special exhibit. To use the voucher, call AMNH Central Reservations at (212) 769-5200 in advance (prior to your visit date) to reserve a timed entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number during this call. To cancel, call (212) 769-5200 by 5 pm the day prior to your visit.

Bronx Zoo

Valid for an all-inclusive Bronx Zoo Admission, which offers unlimited access to attractions, Zoo shuttle, and all paid exhibits: Jungle World (all year), Wild Asia Monorail (Mar-Oct), Butterfly Garden (Apr-Oct), and Congo Gorilla Forest (Apr-Dec). Parking not included. To use this voucher, click here or copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Valid for general admission. Children under 14 must be supervised by adults 18 or over. Tickets are required; reserve in advance for fastest entry. Visit: https://www.bbg.org/visit, click "Get Tickets” then "Not a Member, Buy Tickets" (no fee will be charged). Select date and choose "Affiliated Organization Tickets" on the Reserve Tickets Menu. Go to “Checkout”. You will receive a confirmation email with QR code that you must show on arrival. You must bring your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either paper or digital copy) to show to Visitor Services staff.

New York Aquarium

Valid for Aquarium Admission, which includes access to all exhibits and one visit to the 4-D Theater. Parking not included. To use this voucher, click here or copy and paste wcs.education/ua-store in your web browser in order to reserve your date and time of entry. You will need to provide your Voucher ID Number and school name when reserving your tickets online. Once you have reserved online, you will receive your tickets in a separate email, which you will present on your mobile device at the admission booth at your reserved date and time.

New York Botanical Garden

Valid for daytime All-Garden Pass access. Admission to the Holiday Train Show, The Orchid Show and other special exhibitions are subject to availability. Parking not included. To use the voucher, visit NYBG and present your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either paper or digital copy) to a visitor services representative at a ticket booth.

New York Hall of Science

Valid for general admission. Parking not included. To use this voucher, please present it (or a digital copy)at the admissions desk. NYSCI Hours: Thursdays - Sundays | 10 am to 5 pm (Beginning October 8, 2022) (Last admission at 4 pm)

Queens Botanical Garden

Vouchers are valid for general admission to the Queens Botanical Garden. You may present your "Student + 3" voucher on your mobile device or on paper at the main entrance or parking booth for free admission. Note that parking fees are not included with your voucher. Please visit www.queensbotanical.org to view our events calendar!

  • The Queens Botanical Garden is open:

○ April-October: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 6pm

○ November-March: Tuesday through Sunday, 8am to 4:30pm

*Closed Mondays year-round, except legal holidays. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Staten Island Zoo

To use your UA voucher, please visit http://www.statenislandzoo.org/tickets/. The voucher is valid for admission to all exhibits. Instructions for voucher use: ● Click on the "Urban Advantage Admissions Tickets" button.

  • Select the number of guests visiting from the drop down option entitled “Urban Advantage Tickets Covered By Voucher (Max 4)”. ○ Additional guests can be covered by placing another reservation using the same voucher number.
  • You will be asked to provide your Voucher ID number, Teacher Name, and School Name before checkout. ○ You must present your UA "Student + 3" voucher (either by paper or with a digital copy) at the admissions gate upon arrival. Free parking is available.
  • UA "Student + 3" vouchers may also be used for a live, interactive 15-minute “Virtual Animal Drop-In” with a Zoo educator and animal of your choice. Reservations are required at least 5 days in advance and are made at http://www.statenislandzoo.org/virtual-zoo/. ○ If using your UA voucher for a Virtual Animal Drop-In, use the discount code “UAS+3” (case sensitive) at checkout to apply your redemption discount. You will be prompted to provide your Voucher ID number.

Kids on Stage Application has been EXTENDED to Friday, December 30!

GAMA system/ NYC Schools Account

This school year Sage is using the NYC DOE developed GAMA (Grade, Attendance and Messaging Application).  The parent and student portal have been released.  Students are able to view published assignments and assignment grades in TeachHub.  Families are able to view published assignments and assignment grades in NYCSA. If students need assistance logging into their accounts, please reach out to your guidance counselor:

Grade 6 - Ms. Del Rio - icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov

Grade 7 - Ms. Goldstein - mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov

Grade 8 - Ms. Ebony - ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov

If parents need assistance, contact Ms. Obata.

 

Please use the following links to view a walkthrough of how to use the systems:

Family Access to DOE Grades in NYCSA 

Accessing DOE grades for Students

 

  • MP 2 ends on 1/13/23
  • Grade will be posted on 1/23/23 

Attention 8th graders! Jeter's Leaders Application is Now Open! 

Jeter's Leaders is a leadership development program created to empower, recognize, and enhance the skills of high school students who:

  • Promote healthy lifestyles, free of alcohol and substance abuse;
  • Achieve academically;
  • Are committed to improving their community through social change activities;
  • Serve as role models to younger students and deliver positive messages to their peers.

  

To be eligible, the applicant must 

  • Currently in the eighth grade
  • Live drug and alcohol-free
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0 (B) or better
  • Be involved in community service or extracurricular activity in your school or neighborhood
  • Be a resident of the New York metropolitan or West Michigan area

  Information Sessions-  JHS190 is reaching out to Jeter’s Leaders recruitment team to set up an informational meeting for us. Stay tuned for more information! 

To apply to the program, visit the  website at https://jetersleadersapplication.com 

 

Due Date: 

The due date for Jeter’s Leaders is Friday, March 17th, 2023 

 

JHS190 After School Programs

Debate Team- Tryout on 1/11                                    

Russell Sage will be offering a debate team. Space is limited, there will only be 20 spots all together There will be ten available spots for 6th and 7th grade and ten for 8th grade.  Tryouts will be in the school auditorium at 2:40 P.M. 1/11/23. Your child should stay after school on that day to try out and should not leave the school building. 

On the day of tryouts students should be prepared to debate the following two topics. 

Topic 1: Should there be parental controls over social media?

Topic 2: Should middle schoolers be allowed to date?

The judges will decide which student made the team by the following Tuesday 1/17/2023. Notices will go to you and your child's email. They will also be added to the debate team Google Classroom.

Tryout Date: January 11, 2023

Time: 2:30 PM - 4PM 

Location: Auditorium 


Session Dates: Wednesdays , January 18  - May 24

Time: 2:30 PM - 

Location: TBA


Register for Tryouts here 

https://forms.gle/39GQ9hyur1xsKtZE9

If have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Ms.Ebony at 718-830-4970 or Ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov or Mrs. Johnson Njohnson18@schools.nyc.gov

Respectfully,         

Ms. Ebony & Mrs. Johnson

Regents prep for 8th graders

Your child is invited to attend the Regents Preparatory Courses being offered at Russell Sage each week from January 3, 2023 - June 8, 2023.  The 2023 June NYS Regents Exams are scheduled between June 1 - June 20th.  The courses will provide support and preparation for:

- NYS US History Regents exam - June 1, 2023

- NYS Living Environment Regents exam - June 14, 2023

- NYS Algebra exam - June 15, 2023

- World Language Proficiency  - June 20, 2023

Please indicate your selections on the form below - ***LIMIT of 30 students per session - Reserve your spot ASAP***

Please select your  Subject & Session #. 

Register Here

Session offerings are listed below:

  • Session 1: 2:20 - 3:05 
  • Session 2: 3:05-3:50
   

Math

Algebra I

Science

Living Environment

Social Studies

US History

Foreign Language

Spanish, French or Mandarin

 

Tuesday

  • Session 1: Buehre
  • Session 2: Buehre
 
  • Session 1: Payen
  • Session 2: Payen
 
 

Wednesday

 
  • Session 1: Ledesma
  • Session 2: Ledesma
 
  • Session 1: French - Arabachian 
 

Thursday

  • Session 1: Buehre
  • Session 2: Buehre
 
  • Session 1: Johnson
  • Session 2: Johnson
  • Session 1: Spanish - Morante
  • Session 1: Mandarin - He

**Schedule subject to change** 

In lieu of payment we are asking parents to donate to our Russell Sage PTA School Activity Fund. The suggested donations in the past  as follows:

1 Regents prep course   - $20

2 Regents prep courses - $35

3 Regents prep courses - $50

4 Regents prep courses - $65

*All donations to this PTA Activity will go toward the purchase of technology & upgrades for JHS 190. NO REFUNDS*

 After you receive confirmation - send your donation via Rally Up site:  http://go.rallyup.com/afterschooljhs190-22-23. Please find the PTA donation letter here.

Thank you.

Please note:

After School Programs are not held on days school is closed. 

If an instructor is absent for the program/activity,  students will be dismissed at our regularly scheduled dismissal time of 2:20PM . Please talk to your child(ren) about their plans/instructions for dismissal in the event that their extracurricular activity is canceled. 

 

PTA  After School Programs Donations

Dear Russell Sage parents / guardians,

Your child has been invited to attend after school enrichment classes being offered at Russell

Sage. These classes include:

 

  • SHSAT Prep • Regents Prep • Geometry
  • Math Team • Art Club • Beginner Orchestra Club
  • Honor Orchestra Club • Guitar and Ukulele Club • Financial Literacy
  • Boys Basketball • Girls Basketball • Girls Volleyball (8th grade only) 
  • Cooking Club • Vocal Coaching for Audition • Geometry ( 8th grade only)

Upcoming after school programs:

  • SHSAT prep for 7th graders
  • Debate Club
  • Baseball Team
  • Regents Prep for 8th graders
  • Anime

The schedule of classes with the days, dates and times are available to be viewed on the school website and our newsletters. Although Russell Sage is offering these enrichment classes free of charge for our students, the PTA would like to support the programs by purchasing supplies.

 

If your child is currently enrolled in the school-based after school program, PTA would like to ask for a voluntary donation to the PTA School Activity Fund.

 

The suggested donation is as follows:

_____ $25.00                        _____ $50.00                       

_____ $75.00                  _____ Other

All Donations will go toward supporting PTA / School / Student needs for the 2022-2023 school year and 2023- 2024 school year. (All contributions are tax deductible)

Please send your donation via Check or Cash to: PTA of Russell Sage Junior High School 190 (Please write your child’s name and class on the check) or

 click on the following link http://go.rallyup.com/afterschooljhs190-22-23.

 

Respectfully,

JHS 190 Parent Teacher Association

 

JHS190 Picture day

Picture retake day is  scheduled for  January 25th. The Grade  Schedule will be sent out. 

To purchase the picture package, visit https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/

Please note : 

  • If families are ordering now or have done so after picture day,  your package will be shipped to your home. There is no option to ship to school
  • If you order a package, the class group will be included.
  • If you do not have Portrait ID to order online, please call the customer service at 1-800-736-4753
  • If you only want the class photo, please call the customer service as well at t 1-800-736-4753.

8th graders will be taking graduation pictures. Caps and Gowns are provided for the photoshoot. Gowns are royal blue. White shirts or open neck tops are recommended. Gowns have a V-neck opening. Students will be holding caps, not wearing one. Pictures will be used in their yearbook.

A makeup / retake day is scheduled for January 25th.

JHS190 PTA General Membership Meeting 

Join us!

JHS190 PTA General Membership Meeting

Date: Tuesday, January 24,2023

Meeting Location: Link to be followed 

Forest Hills High School Winter Concert 2022

Shared by FHHS Music Department. Enjoy! 

Great news! Forest Hills High School's 2022 winter concert is now available on youtube at the link below! Please enjoy the student's hard work, and be sure to subscribe to our channel to be notified of future video releases.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo0hGzRke88

Please visit the Music Department website to veiw hundreds of photos from this year's Winter Concert! 

https://foresthillshs.org/apps/album/#!albumREC_ID=225997&s=0

Thank you for all of your support, please have a happy and healthy holiday season!

Adult Education

Adult Education provides more than 900 Tuition-free classes for eligible students (21 years and older who have not earned a U.S. high school diploma or equivalency) in: 

  • Adult Basic Education (ABE)
  • Career and Technical Education (CTE)
  • High School Equivalency Preparation (HSE)
  • English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)

Note: Students may be required to pay associated fees for textbooks, certification exams and/or uniforms for specific classes. 

We offer morning, afternoon and evening classes, Monday through Saturday at more than 175 sites in all five boroughs, including public schools, community centers and faith-based organizations.

Students are welcome to take classes at any of our sites, regardless of the borough in which they live. Important: If a CTE class you desire requires a HS diploma or equivalent, you may dually enroll in Adult Basic Education (ABE).

 

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/other-ways-to-graduate/adult-education

Communication Sheet

Your concerns can be addressed to staff as follows: 

 

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 - See Staff Directory

in our website or Staff email list.

-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 -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

icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov / 1403

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

 

Guidance - Grade 7

Ms. Goldstein

mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 1402

-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 / ext. 1522

-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

Ms. Malizia

lmalizia@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3061

-Concerns regarding ELA and Social Studies teachers -Grade 6 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 6 students

 

SPEAK TO GRADE LEVEL ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Assistant Principal - Grade 7

Ms. Aulicino

jaulicino@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 3234

-Concerns regarding World Language and ENL teachers -Grade 7 Questions/Concerns/Events -Student / Teacher Issues for Grade 7 students

 

Assistant Principal - Grade 8

Ms. Meneses

cmeneses2@schools.nyc.gov / ext. 2071 / 2072

-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

 
           

Staff Email 

 

First name

Last name

EMAIL

Department

 

First name

Last name

EMAIL

Department

Peris

Alban

PAlban@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support

 

Emma

Kadin

EKadin@schools.nyc.gov

Science

Perscilla

Allen

pallen10@schools.nyc.gov

Science

 

Jean

Kim

JKim24@schools.nyc.gov

ENL

Nicholas

Amster

namster2@schools.nyc.gov

World Language

 

Belle

Ku

BKu@schools.nyc.gov

Related Services

Sarah

Anwar

SAnwar2@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Katherine

Kurre

kkurre@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

Anait

Arabachian

AArabachian@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

 

Emely

Ledesma

ELedesma@schools.nyc.gov

Science

Josephine

Aulicino

JAulicino@schools.nyc.gov

Administration

 

Joy

Loew

JLoew@schools.nyc.gov

Related Services

Joe

Austin

JAustin5@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

 

Hannah

Matatyaho

hmatatyaho@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Sara

BaezRodriguez

SBaezRodriguez@schools.nyc.gov

Science

 

Bianca

Megaro

bmegaro@schools.nyc.gov

Talent

John

Baglione

JBaglione@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Caroline

Meneses

CMeneses2@schools.nyc.gov

Administration

Steven

Bates

SBates@schools.nyc.gov

Physical Education

 

Tomasz

Michalowicz

TMichal@schools.nyc.gov

Math

Elise

Biggs

EBiggs@schools.nyc.gov

Science

 

Susan

Monahan

SMonaha@schools.nyc.gov

Administration

Alyssa

Berlavski

aberlavski@schools.nyc.gov

Science

 

Annarita

Napolitano

ANapolitano2@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

Joseph

Botta

jbotta3@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support

 

Daryl

Narain

DNarain@schools.nyc.gov

Science

Houda

Boujida

hboujida2@schools.nyc.gov

Science

 

Kristen

Noy

KNoy@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

Cherie

Buehre

CBuehre@schools.nyc.gov

Math

 

Shoko

Obata

SObata@schools.nyc.gov

Administration

Vincent

Candela

VCandela@schools.nyc.gov

Physical Education

 

Scott

Opell

SOpell@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Ebony

Cochran

ECochran2@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support

 

Joseline

Ortega

jortega23@schools.nyc.gov

World Language

Denise

Collin

DCollin4@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

 

Elizabeth

Payen

epayen@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

William

Collins

WCollin@schools.nyc.gov

Math

 

Frajan

Payne

FPayne@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Iris

Colome Del Rio

IColomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support

 

Milton

Pon

mpon@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

Michelle

Colon

MColon36@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

 

Julia

Ramirez

JRamirez25@schools.nyc.gov

World Language

Myriam

Cruz Morante

MCruzmorante@schools.nyc.gov

World Language

 

Mary

Randolph

MRandolph2@schools.nyc.gov

Math

Jacqueline

Datorre

JDatorre@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Kaitlin

Rees

krees100@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

Hannah

Dolan

HDolan@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

 

Ana

Restrepo

ARestrepo2@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Rose

Destefano

RDestefano3@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Anna

Rizzo

arizzo17@schools.nyc.gov

Math

Alexis

Egan

aegan5@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Taryn

Rosenberg

TRosenberg4@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Joanna

Feliz

JFeliz4@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

 

Avram

Rosner

ARosner@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

Steven

Gaffan

SGaffan2@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

 

Andrea

Rothbort

ARothbort@schools.nyc.gov

Related Services

John

Gavilanes

JGavilanes@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Michael

Royer

MRoyer@schools.nyc.gov

Math

Jenelle

Gilkes

JGilkes@schools.nyc.gov

Talent

 

Christophe

Ruffus

CRuffus@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Colleen

Glenn

CGlenn@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

 

Amie

Ruiz

ARuiz28@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

Melissa

Goldstein

MGoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov

Student Support

 

Brandon

Swartz

bswartz@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

Olga

Gomez

OGomez@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Carol

Tong

CTong2@schools.nyc.gov

ENL

John

Greggo

JGreggo@schools.nyc.gov

Administration

 

Theodora

Tsourovakas

TTsourovakas@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies

Adriana

Grzywacz

-zastaw

AGrzywaczZastaw2@schools.nyc.gov

Talent

 

Tamara

Vogel

TVogel@schools.nyc.gov

ELA

Nirmala

Hiralal

NHiralal@schools.nyc.gov

Related Services

 

Xiaolei

Wang

XWang13@schools.nyc.gov

Talent

Enmei

He

ehe3@schools.nyc.gov

World Language

 

Caren

Wright-shilling

CWrightShilling@schools.nyc.gov

Talent

Nina

Johnson

NJohnson18@schools.nyc.gov

Special Education

 

Bajes

Zeideia

BZeideia@schools.nyc.gov

Physical Education

         

Elise

Zeitlin

ezeitli@schools.nyc.gov

Math

         

Xiaoyan

Zheng

xzheng6@schools.nyc.gov

Math



Staff Office hours & Extra Activities 

Teachers office hours are available for students to receive extra support and participates following activities: 

  • Extra Help by Department ( Find locations below)
  • Board Games ( Room 152)
  • Library (Room 254)
  • Weight Training ( Basement next to Cafeteria) 
  • Yoga & Morning Meditation ( Auditorium) 
  • Intramural Basketball (Gym)

 

For Parents/Guardians: Teachers are available for families to discuss students’ progress / their concerns during AM / PM Parent Outreach hours. 

2022-2023 TEACHER OFFICE HOURS

MORNING - 7:30 - 8:00 am

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

1st Floor:Buehre & Gomez

2nd Floor:Amster & Ortega

3rd Floor:Ledesma

1st Floor:Beauzil & Gomez

2nd Floor:Allen & Ortega 

3rd Floor:Ledesma

1st Floor:Buehre & Rees

2nd Floor:Allen & Ortega 

3rd Floor: Ledesma

1st Floor:Beauzil & Buehre

2nd Floor:Amster

3rd Floor:Rees

1st Floor:Beauzil & Gomez

2nd Floor:Allen & Amster

3rd Floor: Ledesma & Rees

Cafe - Breakfast


Board Games - Rm. 152

Austin & Ramirez

Library Open Access

Wright

Weight Training-Rm.WR

Bates 

Yoga & Morning Med.

Tong

Cafe - Breakfast


Board Games - Rm. 152

Austin & Ramirez

Library Open Access

Wright

Weight Training-Rm.WR

Gaffan

Yoga & Morning Med.

Tong

Cafe - Breakfast


Board Games - Rm. 152

Ramirez

Library Open Access

Wright

Weight Training-Rm.WR

Bates

Yoga & Morning Med.

Destefano & Tong

Intramural Basketball

Gavilanes

Cafe - Breakfast


Board Games - Rm. 152

Ramirez & Noy

Library Open Access

Wright

Weight Training-Rm.WR

Gaffan

Yoga & Morning Med.

Destefano

Intramural Basketball

Gavilanes

Cafe - Breakfast


Board Games - Rm. 152

Austin & Noy 

Weight Training-Rm.WR

Bates, Gaffan & Vogel

Yoga & Morning Med.

Destefano 

Intramural Basketball

Gavilanes

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

7-Egan-Rm 301

8-Rosner-Rm.230

ENL:

Kim-Rm.342A

Math:

6-Gavilanes-Rm.105

7-Zeitlin-Rm.220

8-Restrepo-Rm.323

8-Rizzo-Rm.323

Science:

6-Allen-Rm.103

7-Beauzil-Rm. 254

8-Biggs-Rm.329

Science Lab Support

8-Boujida-Rm.315

Social Studies:

7-Opell-Rm.350

8-Johnson-Rm.340

Talent:

Megaro-Rm.305

Zastawny-Rm.B68

World Language:

Spanish-Ramirez Rm.209

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Rees-Rm.130

8-Rosner-Rm.230

ENL:

Kim-Rm.342A

Math:

6-Buehre-Rm.101

7-Zeitlin-Rm.220

8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331

8-Rizzo-Rm.323

Science:

6-Kadin-Rm.143

8-Destefano-Rm.328

8-Boujida-Rm.315

Science Lab Support

8-Biggs-Rm.329

Social Studies:

7-Napolitano-Rm343

8-Pon - Rm. 241

Talent:

Megaro - Rm.305

Wang - Rm.307

Zastawny - Rm.B68

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

7-Baglione-Rm. 243B

8-Rosner-Rm.230

ENL:

Kim-Rm.342A

Math:

7-Anwar-Rm. 220

8-Michalowicz-Rm 331

Science:

6-Kadin-Rm.143

8-Biggs-Rm.329

Science Lab Support:

Social Studies:

7-Gaffan-Rm.211

7-Egan-Rm 301

8-Pon-Rm.241

Talent:

Wang-Rm.307

Zastawny-Rm.B68

World Language:

Amster-Spanish-

Rm. 202

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

7-8-Austin-Rm. 240

ENL:

Tong-Rm.342B

Math:

6-Gomez-Rm.102

7-Zeitlin-Rm.220

8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331

8-Rizzo-Rm.323

Science:

6-Kadin-Rm.143

8-Biggs-Rm.329

Science Lab Support

8-Boujida-Rm.315

Social Studies:

7-Egan-Rm 301

8-Pon-Rm.241

Talent:

Wang-Rm.307

Zastawny-Rm.B68

World Language:

Spanish-Ortega-

Rm.204

P.E.: Bates - Rm. Gym

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6 - Dolan-Rm 141A

7-Egan-Rm 301

8-Rosner-Rm.230

ENL:

Kim-Rm.342A

Math:

7-Zeitlin-Rm.220

8-Michalowicz-Rm. 331

8-Rizzo-Rm.323

Science:

7-8-Payne-Rm.254

Science Lab Support

6-Kadin-Rm 143

8-Boujida-Rm 315

Social Studies:

6-Datorre-Rm.128

8-Pon-Rm.241

Talent:

Megaro-Rm.305

Wang-Rm.307

Parent Outreach

Anwar

Destefano

Gaffan

Kadin

Michalowicz

Pon

Rees

Wang

Parent Outreach:

Amster

Bates

Egan

Gavilanes

Opell

Restrepo

Parent Outreach:

Austin

Beauzil

Boujida

Gomez

Megaro

Payne

Rizzo

Zeitlin

Parent Outreach:

Baglione

Datorre

Johnson

Kim

Ledesma

Megaro

Rosner

Allen

Parent Outreach:

Biggs

Buehre

Ortega

Tong

Napolitano

Ramirez

Wright

Zastawny

 

AFTERNOON - 2:20 - 2:50 pm

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

Weight Training Rm. Weight Room

Zeideia

Weight Training - Rm. Weight Room

Zeideia

Broadway Junior  Rm. 141A - 

Dolan

Weight Training Rm.Weight Room Zeideia

   

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Dolan-Rm.141A

6-Rees-Rm.130

7-Noy-Rm.302

7-Kurre-Rm.318

8-Vogel-Rm.320

Math:

6-Rosenberg-Rm.243A

7-Randolph-Rm.218

Science:

6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228

7-Baez-Rm. 250

Social Studies:

6-Collin-Rm.118

8-Payen-Rm.341

World Language:

Spanish-Morante-Rm.201

PE:

Candela-Rm.WeightRoom

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Rees-Rm.130

6-Colon-Rm. 104

7-Glenn-Rm.301

7-Kurre-Rm.318

8-Vogel-Rm.320

Math:

6-Rosenberg-Rm.243A

7-Randolph-Rm.218

Science:

6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228

7-BaezRodriguez-Rm. 250

Social Studies:

6-Collin-Rm.118

8-Payen-Rm.341

World Language:

Spanish-Morante-Rm.201

PE:

Candela-Rm.WeightRoom

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Rees-Rm.130

6-Ruiz-Rm.141A

7-Glenn-Rm.301

7-Noy-Rm.302

Math:

6-Royer-Rm.102

7-Randolph-Rm.218

7-Zheng-Rm.330

8-Collins-Rm.330

Science:

8-Narain-Rm.317

Social Studies:

6-Collin-Rm.118

6-Swartz-Rm.120

8-Arabachian-Rm. 340

World Language:

Mandarin-He-Rm.103

PE:

Candela Rm.Weight Room

Talent:
Gilkes - Rm.311

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Colon-Rm. 104

6-Ruiz-Rm.141A

7-Glenn-Rm.301

7-Kurre-Rm.318

Math:

6-Royer-Rm.102

7-Zheng-Rm.330

8-Collins-Rm.330

Science:

7-Baez-Rm. 250

8-Narain-Rm.317

Social Studies:

6-Swartz-Rm.120

8-Arabachian-Rm. 340

8-Payen-Rm.341

World Language:

Spanish-Morante-Rm.201

Mandarin - He Rm.103

Talent:
Gilkes - Rm.311

Student Extra Help:

ELA:

6-Colon-Rm. 104

6-Ruiz-Rm.141A

7-Kurre-Rm.318

Math:

6-Royer-Rm.102

6-Rosenberg- Rm.243A

7-Zheng-Rm.330

8-Collins-Rm.330

Science:

6/7-Ruffus-Rm.228

8-Narain-Rm.317

Social Studies:

6-Swartz-Rm.120

8-Arabachian-Rm. 340

World Language:

Mandarin - He- Rm.103

Talent:
Gilkes - Rm.311

 

Device Support

If parents / guardians would like to request a device for their child or if students are currently in possession of a DOE-issued device but it needs a repair,  please fill out this request form

 

Students can pick up an iPad in Room 205 on Wednesday or Thursday ONLY during 4th period.  This form must be submitted in advance by a guardian.

 

If your DOE-issued device  does not come with Keyboard,  you can also submit this form to request a new case

.  

 If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Obata - email at sobata@schools.nyc.gov or call 718-830-4970 ext. 1561

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 


Submit : Device Support Request 

 

NYCstudents.net: Password Reset Option

There are three different ways you can reset your DOE students account password:

1. Reset it yourself through the Student Self-Service tool.

 To use https://selfservice.schools.nyc/ , you must have created a PIN or set up security questions. 

  1. Ask your parent/ guardian to reset it through NYCSA.

. If parents /guardians  don’t have a NYCSA account, set up today. Contact Mrs. Obata to request an account creation code. 

  1. Ask your grade guidance counselor to reset password. 

 

Parent Workshop- LEARN HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT YOUR CHILD

Join us for our first parent workshop to learn how you can support your child for this school year. 

Date: Tuesday, September 20

Time: 6PM – 7PM.

Location : Zoom

Register here to join the meeting. 

Click here - Presentation slides for you to review . 

GAMA Introduction - Parent & Student

Page 1

DOE GAMA
Grades, Attendance &
Messaging Application
PARENT & STUDENT
VIEW INSTRUCTIONS

Page2

BENEFITS:
1. Safer - Reduced security risks of the current systems and
processes
2. Equity - All schools have access to a modern Grades, Attendance &
Messaging system
3. Singular Sign In through TeachHub/NYCSA → No need to create
additional accounts to third-party software or remember more
passwords!
4. Imports rosters, courses and assignments to google classroom &
GAMA.
5. Alignment to NYCDOE Academic Policy
6. Will provide places for messages to be translated into 9 different
languages (more to come).
7. Provides seamless integration with ATS, HR system and NYSCA
and pulls in parent contact information from various source systems

Page 3

  

P4: Link : https://www.schoolsaccount.nyc/

  

P5 : CREATE AN ACCOUNT STEP BY STEP GUIDE
1. Enter your name, cell phone number, and email, then click the “Validate Email”
button
2. Check your email for a message from NYCSA@schools.nyc.gov for the 6-digit
code.
3. Enter the code into the “Email Verification Number” box. Then click “Submit”.
4. Create a password following the guidelines.
5. Select three security questions and provide answers. Be sure to write your
Password and Answers to the Security Questions down and secure them in a
familiar place.
6. If you do not have your child’s Student ID # (OSIS) and Account Creation Code. If
you dont have AC Code, please reach out to Ms.Obata, Parent Coordinator will
follow up with you to provide this information.
7. Enter each child’s Student ID # (OSIS). You can also find the number on any
report card or by contacting your Parent Coordinator.
8. Enter your Account Creation Code provided by your Parent Coordinator (via
email). Then click on “Create Account”.
9. Congratulations! You have successfully created your account! Sign in to begin
using your account and view your child’s information.

P6 : Parent View 

  

P7: Manage Account - Click  "System Setting" . Guardian can change their email address/ password, student account ( @nycstudents.net ) password, set up the security questions , add students with access code and change their language . 

  

P8: Click 

 " MY Student" :  View student report cards & MP progress.

" Forms" : Review to complete consent forms

" Support Hub" :DIIT support if you need assistant with DOE technology or accounts 

P9: Click 

" Grade" - Course level grades and report cards both current and past 

"Assignments" - Find the assignments for those classes/courses with the grades for each assignment 

"Enrollment" -  Proof of student enrollment is available for Medicaid or Food Stamps, etc. 

" Forms" - Consent forms

  

P10 Assignments - Please Note that grades will be available for listed assignments after the teacher for that course releases the grades for parent/student view

P11 STUDENT VIEW via TEACHHUB
Go To TeachHub and log in using your DOE Email address (@nycstudents.net). At the top bar select the MyDashboard Tab (second or third tab from the left) 

  

P12 Student Grades

Classes will be color coded to show at a glance the status of that student in that class. Green indicates Passing. Red indicates Not Passing. Grey indicates Ungraded or no grades released

  

P13 Student Grades

You may search for grades by term or marking period in the drop down menu

P14 Contact us 

If Guardians have trouble logging NYCSA, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator - Ms. Obata - sobata@schools.nyc.gov.

If you don’t see Grades & Assignments, reach out to Teachers (Find Staff directory: https://www.russellsagems.org/directory/faculty)

If STUDENTS need assistance or questions regarding your account(s), please reach out to: your Grade level Guidance Counselor:
6th Grade - Ms. DelRio - icolomedelrio@schools.nyc.gov
7th Grade - Ms. Goldstein - mgoldstein5@schools.nyc.gov
8th Grade - Ms. Ebony - ecochran2@schools.nyc.gov