Family Newsletter - 11-18-24

• On Thursday, I sent an email informing you of our recent partnership with PRACTICE, a DOE approved vendor, to provide free virtual tutoring for our students from home. Our on-demand tutoring program is scheduled to launch today 11/18. We’re excited to support our students by providing at home tutoring Mondays through Fridays from 4-8 pm. The sessions last 30-45 minutes each. If you have any further questions, please contact your grade Assistant Principal.
   
• Special thanks to our PTA, who organized and managed our 6th and 7th grade Picture Day on Wednesday, as well as Ms. Napoli for scheduling. Ms. Chris facilitated a very successful day on the 13th, as we hosted the District 21 Parent Coordinator meeting. Our Tree of Thanks in the main lobby is finished, with the meticulous work of Agents Grant and Harris, as well as Ms. Zambri, who added a special touch with the balloon arch.
   
• As part of October's National Anti-Bullying Month, our art students participated in the Respect for All essay, poster, and multimedia contest. The annual contest gives students an opportunity to showcase their efforts to prevent bullying and to raise awareness through writing, art, and other multimedia expressions. Ms. Richman and Ms. Demiri encouraged their students, who submitted some phenomenal pieces of art. We were only able to select one to submit to the Superintendent for the contest. Congratulations to a student from 712, whose artistic portrayal of the dark side of bullying and the light side of friendship making a difference took the prize. The remaining pieces will be laminated and hung throughout the building. Excellent work by our students!
   
• Mr. Tran invited a special guest to speak to his students in person Friday, to create awareness and educate our students on different career paths.  Please see below for a blurb on our guest, Leonard Neismith: Leonard “Lenny The Boss” Nesmith is a seasoned entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of the Kids Real Estate & Financial Literacy Academy. With over two decades of experience in leadership and the Vice President Of Operations for Medical Billing Company, Leonard is dedicated to empowering young minds with practical skills in financial literacy, real estate, and personal development. As the host of the Find Your Freedom podcast, Leonard brings his passion for inspiring others to live fulfilled and financially free lives. His interactive approach helps students understand the foundations of financial independence and goal setting, building their confidence to take control of their future.
   
• Mr. Hutton's 6th grade STEM students went on a trip to the Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm last week. They explored the Green Roof, learned about urban agriculture, composting, and the importance of bees in our environment. This trip will enable the students to have first-hand knowledge of green roofs and their benefits, when they incorporate them into their Minecraft School of the Future project
   
• Tomorrow at 5:00pm is our PTA meeting for November. Please see the attached agendas.

Social Emotional Focus Week 11:

6th Grade - Commitment: Assess students’ prior knowledge of commitment; Introduce students to the concept of commitment

7th Grade - Courage: Understand the concept of courage; Differentiate between what courage is and isn’t 

8th Grade - Humbleness: Assess students’ prior knowledge of humbleness; Introduce students to the concept of humbleness