Family Newsletter

November Issue


Volume 3, Number 3, November 2023

Dear Families,


Happy Fall!  We're excited to bring you this month several opportunities to partner with us to support your student's academic growth.  



As the first marking period comes to an end this month, please do not hesitate to reach out to any of us here with any questions or concerns.  We're here to support you in supporting your child.


Best,

M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D

Principal

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Queridas familias,


¡Feliz caída! Nos complace ofrecerle este mes varias oportunidades para asociarse con nosotros para apoyar el crecimiento académico de su estudiante.


Dado que el primer período de calificaciones llega a su fin este mes, no dude en comunicarse con cualquiera de nosotros aquí si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud. Estamos aquí para ayudarle a apoyar a su hijo.


Mejor,

MJ Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D

Director



Parent-Teacher Conferences

You can sign up now for a November conference with your students teachers!  Conferences the evening of November 16th and afternoon of the 17th.  

Also, note that school dismisses at 11:40 on Friday the 24th.  Grab and Go lunches will be available.    

Please see this link to register for a conference.  

This Month's Important Parent Announcements

High School Applications

Be a high school student at APPA!  We hope your 8th Grader will  apply now to continue with us in high school!  Please reach out to Ms. Muniz for details before the Decmber 3rd deadline.  

Annual Potluck Luncheon

Join us for a day of family unity, good food, raffles, and lots of fund.  


Saturday November 18th, 2029

11:30 am - 2:00 pm

180 Cafeteria


We will be raffling Turkeys!


To RSVP: please email Ms. Williams at williams7@schools.nyc.gov or text her at 929-333-2625!


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  

Military Recruitment Opt-Out

From time to time, military recruiters visit the campus to set up a table in the cafeteria or at events like career day. Please see this link to opt your students out of this information.  

Fall Festival Day

The entire APPA community had a terrific time at last month's Fall Festival!  Students appreciated the games, activities, and first ever APPA Petting Zoo!

If you were not able to join us,  you will have another opportunity this spring at our International Day Fair!  See you then! 


Sign Up for YMCA After School Program

APPA's middle school after school program, run by the YMCA, is free of charge and a terrific way to futher support your student.  The program is available for all APPA students in grades 6-8.  It runs every day after school from 2:50 to 6:00 pm.  Students will participate in enrichment activites, acadmic support, art, STEM, and lots more.  They even get a snack!

To sign up, complete the form linked here or contact Mr. Mark at mmartinez@ymcanyc.org

Parenting Resources from our Community Partners

November Calendar

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

Parent Resources