Family Newsletter
Welcome Back!
Volume 2, Number 1, September 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back! We are thrilled to welcome your students to APPA this month. The teachers, staff, and I are looking forward to a wonderful new year here in the building.
For those of you who are new, this is our monthly newsletter that goes out to all families. Please feel free to use it as a one-stop resource for resources, news, and information about the new school year.
In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out to us here at the school with any questions or concerns. It’s going to be a great year!
Sincerely,
M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Principal
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Estimados padres y tutores,
¡Bienvenidos de nuevo! Estamos encantados de dar la bienvenida a sus estudiantes a APPA este mes. Los maestros, el personal y yo esperamos un maravilloso año nuevo aquà en el edificio.
Para aquellos de ustedes que son nuevos, este es nuestro boletĂn mensual que se envĂa a todas las familias. SiĂ©ntase libre de usarlo como un recurso integral para obtener recursos, noticias e informaciĂłn sobre el nuevo año escolar.
Mientras tanto, no dude en comunicarse con nosotros aquà en la escuela si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. ¡Va a ser un gran año!
Atentamente,
MJ Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Director
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
Welcome from the Chancellor
Please see the linked welcome letter below from NYC DOE Chancellor David Banks
Parent Portal
Please be sure to click here to register for the city's new Parent Portal. You will need your student's OSIS number to register. If you have any issues, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Williams, here at the school
Fall Festival -- Save the Date!
All parents and guardians are welcome to join us on the field for the annual APPA fall festival. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy carnival games, activities, and fun food -- all completely fee to celebrate the new year. Families may join the fun beginning at 1:30.
Middle School After School Program
All families of students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to participate in our completely free afterschool program. Run by the YMCA, students will engage in academic, enrichment, athletic, and other actives each day through to 6 pm. To register, see the flyer at left or click here!
Anime Club with Mr. Omar Disla
Health and Image Club with Ms. Rivera
Gardening Club with Ms. Robinson
Art Club with Ms. Robinson and Mr. Angel
Creative Writing Club with Ms. Torres
Hip Hop Club with Mr. Cadet
Chess Club with Mr. Munoz
Video Gaming Club with Mr. Chowdhurry
Dance Club with Ms. Brianna
Step Club with Ms. Bush
High School Afterschool Program
We're excited to be able to offer the Afterschool Clubs listed at left! Students can sign up for clubs through this link Ms. Castillo sent them.
Stevenson Mentoring 2021 final.pdf10th Grade Mentorship
This year, all 10th Graders will participate in a special mentorship program run by the organization Good Sheppard here at APPA. Through the program, sophomores will be matched with a mentor from the financial firm Ernst and Young. Students will meet regularly with there mentor and have the opportunity to participate in trips, events, and other meaningful experiences to build their sense of career readiness.
Students will sign up here at school.
Middle School Uniforms
Our middle school students look great in their black polo shirts and khaki bottoms. Please remember that while students must be in uniform every day, the uniforms with the school seal are optional. Plain black polo shirts and khaki bottoms are allowed.
Parents may purchase uniforms wherever they wish, including the Cookie's APPA Webstore.
Join our P.A. Meeting on September 28th @6PM to vote for your new P.A. President. YOUR VOTE COUNTS!
September Calendar
Contact Information
Ms. Vivian Williams, Parent Coordinator vwilliams7@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 12901
Dr. M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Principal mmercantianthony@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 22857
Adam Waterbury, Assistant Principal awaterbury2@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 22903
Lissette Castillo, Assistant Principal I.A. lcastillo6@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 12471
Maria Muniz, Middle School Counselor mmuniz8@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 12483
Martha Falconi, High School Counselor mfalconi@schools.nyc.gov 718-824-3152 ext. 12981
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Important School Links
Parent Resources
Personal Devices
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/a-413-english