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Volume 4, Number 8, March/April 2024
Dear Families,
Happy Spring! There is a lot going on this Spring here at APPA we're excited to let you know about. We hope you will consider joining us for any or all of the opportunities to be together over the next few weeks.
In addition, with spring comes testing season here at APPA. Middle School students are up first, as they take the MS ELA exam next month. You can help! The most important thing your child can do at home is ready. They each have an independent reading book that they picked themselves in class. Students should try to read at least 20 minutes a night. We know the best thing they can do to grow their brain is to look away from a screen and open a book. We also know that is easier said than done, but we are pushing that message here at school as well.
You may have heard we have a contest going here at APPA. If students in grades 6-9 read a combined total of 1000 books between now and June, I will get slimed on Field Day! Let's see if they can do it!
Best,
M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Principal
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Queridas familias,
¡Feliz primavera! Esta primavera están sucediendo muchas cosas aquí en APPA que nos complace informarle. Esperamos que considere unirse a nosotros en cualquiera o todas las oportunidades de estar juntos durante las próximas semanas.
Además, con la primavera llega la temporada de exámenes aquí en APPA. Los estudiantes de secundaria ocupan el primer lugar, ya que tomarán el examen MS ELA el próximo mes. ¡Puedes ayudar! Lo más importante que su hijo puede hacer en casa es estar listo. Cada uno tiene un libro de lectura independiente que escogieron ellos mismos en clase. Los estudiantes deben intentar leer al menos 20 minutos por noche. Sabemos que lo mejor que pueden hacer para hacer crecer su cerebro es apartar la vista de una pantalla y abrir un libro. También sabemos que es más fácil decirlo que hacerlo, pero también estamos impulsando ese mensaje aquí en la escuela.
Es posible que hayas oído que tenemos un concurso aquí en APPA. Si los estudiantes en los grados 6-9 leen un total combinado de 1000 libros desde ahora hasta junio, ¡me embadurnarán el día de campo! ¡A ver si pueden hacerlo!
Mejor,
MJ Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Director
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent Teacher Conferences
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are this week! Please use this link to sign up for a conference with your student's teacher either the evening of Thursday, March 21st or Friday afternoon, March 22nd. Slots are filling fast, so make your request today!
Because of conferences, school is a half-day on Friday, March 22nd.. All students will be dismissed at 11:40 am.
Because of conferences, school is a half-day on Friday, March 22nd.. All students will be dismissed at 11:40 am.
Annual DOE Parent Survey
Annual DOE Parent Survey
The annual DOE parent survey is now live! If you have not yet completed the survey, please take some time to access it at http://www.nycschoolsurvey.org.
The annual DOE parent survey is now live! If you have not yet completed the survey, please take some time to access it at http://www.nycschoolsurvey.org.
- Parents/Guardians enter the letter f before their child’s nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to access the survey.
- Please reach out to Ms. Williams here at the school if you need assistance: 929-333-2625
Parent Portal
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
Join our Free Parent Zumba Class!
Join our Free Parent Zumba Class!
Through a sponsorship with the YMCA, all parents are invited to join us for a Zumba class with a certified instructor. It's a fun way to think spring! The next class is Tuesday, April 9th at 3:00 pm!
Through a sponsorship with the YMCA, all parents are invited to join us for a Zumba class with a certified instructor. It's a fun way to think spring! The next class is Tuesday, April 9th at 3:00 pm!
Parent Nutrition Workshops
Parent Nutrition Workshops
This April, consider joining Parent Coordinator Ms. Williams and PA President Raquel Smith, as they facilitate a series of free workshops on family nutrition!
This April, consider joining Parent Coordinator Ms. Williams and PA President Raquel Smith, as they facilitate a series of free workshops on family nutrition!
Experts from Cornell University will be here each week to share how to support your families dietary needs. Refreshments will be served each week!
Experts from Cornell University will be here each week to share how to support your families dietary needs. Refreshments will be served each week!
Parent Association Meeting
Parent Association Meeting
The next meeting of the Parent Association is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th @ 6PM ! The meeting is virtual -- all parents will receive a link before the event. Come join us!
The next meeting of the Parent Association is scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th @ 6PM ! The meeting is virtual -- all parents will receive a link before the event. Come join us!
Important Dates
Important Dates
School is closed for Easter recess Friday, March 29th and Monday, April 1st. School is also closed for Eid on Wednesday, April 10th.
Middle School Friendship Dance
Middle School Friendship Dance
Middle School students enjoyed APPA's first-ever Valentine themed Friendship Dance last month afterschool in the cafeteria. A fun time was had by all! Yet another new APPA Tradition!
Middle School students enjoyed APPA's first-ever Valentine themed Friendship Dance last month afterschool in the cafeteria. A fun time was had by all! Yet another new APPA Tradition!
High School Pi Day
High School Pi Day
On March 14th, High School Students celebrated Pi Day in honor of the mathematical number that starts with 3.14 (Hence March 14th). Hat's off to our first-ever Pi Day Champion Shamaya, who remebered 25 digits of Pi from memory!
Parenting Resources from our ASTOR Partners
Parenting Resources from our ASTOR Partners
March & April Calendars
March & April Calendars
Contact Information
Contact Information
Ms. Vivian Williams, Parent Coordinator vwilliams7@schools.nyc.gov 929-333-2625
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
Raquel Smith, PA President 718-824-3152 ext. 12904
Important School Links
Important School Links
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
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