Family Newsletter
Back to School Issue
Volume 3, Number 1, September 2023
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome back! We are thrilled to welcome your students to a new year at APPA. Whether your student is new to APPA or an old friend, we could not be more excited about starting the new school year.
If you are new to APPA, welcome! These monthly family newsletters are a chance for us to share some of the great things happening at APPA. We take seriously our role of partnering with you to support your child's education. Each month, this newsletter shares strategies, tips, and events you can use to support your student's learning.
Please feel free to share any questions or concerns with me directly at mmercantianthony@schools.nyc.gov, or by calling us here at the school. I look forward to seeing you soon!
To that end, we hope you will join us Friday, September 15th, in the Courtyard from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm for our Back to School Fair. See more information below!
Here we go!
M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Principal
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Estimados padres y tutores,
¡Bienvenido de nuevo! Estamos encantados de darles la bienvenida a sus estudiantes a un nuevo año en APPA. Ya sea que su estudiante sea nuevo en APPA o un viejo amigo, no podríamos estar más emocionados de comenzar el nuevo año escolar.
Si eres nuevo en APPA, ¡bienvenido! Estos boletines familiares mensuales son una oportunidad para que compartamos algunas de las grandes cosas que suceden en APPA. Nos tomamos en serio nuestro papel de asociarnos con usted para apoyar la educación de su hijo. Cada mes, este boletín comparte estrategias, consejos y eventos que puede utilizar para apoyar el aprendizaje de sus estudiantes.
No dude en compartir cualquier pregunta o inquietud conmigo directamente en mmercantianthony@schools.nyc.gov, o llamándonos aquí al colegio. ¡Espero verte pronto!
Con ese fin, esperamos que nos acompañe el viernes 15 de septiembre en el Courtyard de 2:00 pm a 3:00 pm para nuestra Feria de Regreso a Clases. ¡Vea más información a continuación!
¡Aquí vamos!
MJ Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Director
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
Welcome from the Chancellor
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
Back to School Fair
All familes was invited to APPA's Back to School fair afterschool on Friday, September 15th, sponsored by the YMCA. Join us outside in the Courtyard here at the school for giveaways, community resources, and lots of fun. Students will be there 8th period. All families are welcome to join them from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Parent Association
Please join us for the next parent association meeting, September 20th at 6 pm. Dr. M will be our featured speaker and answer any back to school questions!
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!
Parent Conference 9/28
The fist round of Parent-Teacher Conferences is scheduled for Thursday Evening, September 28th. All conferences are virtual. Please watch your email for a registration link later this month!
Respect for All
At APPA, we value each member of our community and treat them with equal respect. Please find here a link to the New York's Respect for All Resources
Graduation Pictures
Though graduation was months ago, we thought we'd share some of these great pictures from June, as this is the goal for all our students!
Discipline Code
All Families are encouraged to review this information regarding the New York City student discipline code. APPA is happy to supply a hard copy of this information to you on request.
Prepare for remote learning in the event of weather-related or emergency closures.
If NYC public school buildings are closed as a result of inclement weather, APPA students will participate in remote learning at home. Visit our Digital Learning webpage for resources and information that can help you and your child be ready for remote learning days.
Condom Availability Program
High schools are required (by the New York City Department of Education HIV/AIDS prevention program) to provide Health Resource Rooms where free condoms, health information, and health referrals are made available to students in grades 9-12 by trained and trusted staff. Parents and legal guardians may opt their student out of receiving condoms. However, all students may receive information and referrals to health services.
New 9th grade families will recieve an opt-out form by email. Please contact high school guidance counselor Martha Falconi at mfalconi@schools.nyc.gov with any questios or concerns.
September 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
