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Volume 2, Number 4, Janurary 202
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Happy New Year! We're excited this month to reach the half-way point of the academic year. In January, all students will be taking mid-year assessments to measure how their literacy and math skills have grown so far this year. As part of our partnership with you, you will be getting a report in the mail of your student's progress, as well as steps to continue to build their skills in the second half of the year.
This month's newsletter includes some great pictures of our holiday events as well as important information in case of snow. As you may have heard, the Mayor canceled all "snow days" this year. If we are closed for snow, students will be expected to log in remotely to complete assignments left by their teacher.
All the best for a happy and healthy new year.
M-J Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Principal
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Estimados padres y tutores,
¡Feliz año nuevo! Estamos emocionados este mes de llegar a la mitad del año académico. En enero, todos los estudiantes realizarán evaluaciones de mitad de año para medir cómo han mejorado sus habilidades de alfabetización y matemáticas en lo que va del año. Como parte de nuestra asociación con usted, recibirá un informe por correo del progreso de su estudiante, asà como los pasos para continuar desarrollando sus habilidades en la segunda mitad del año.
El boletÃn de este mes incluye algunas imágenes excelentes de nuestros eventos festivos, asà como información importante en caso de nieve. Como habrán escuchado, el alcalde canceló todos los "dÃas de nieve" este año. Si estamos cerrados por nieve, se espera que los estudiantes inicien sesión de forma remota para completar las tareas dejadas por su maestro.
Todo lo mejor para un feliz y saludable año nuevo.
MJ Mercanti-Anthony, Ed.D
Director
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
This Month's Important Parent Announcements
Snow Day Message from Chancellor David Banks
Snow Day Message from Chancellor David Banks
Please click the appropriate link below for an important message regarding the Department of Education's new approach to school closures for snow.
Please click the appropriate link below for an important message regarding the Department of Education's new approach to school closures for snow.
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
Parent Association
Parent Association
Please join us for the next parent association meeting, January 18th at
Please join us for the next parent association meeting, January 18th at
6 pm. A meeting link will be sent out before the meeting.
6 pm. A meeting link will be sent out before the meeting.
Sneaker Raffle
Sneaker Raffle
Starting in the month of December, in collaboration with the YMCA and BX Hut Sneaker store, any students that have 90% or more attendance or have increased their attendance month to month by 25% or more will be entered into a raffle to win a pair of sneakers. Two students will be chosen for the middle school and two students will be chosen for the high school every month!
High School Regents Prep
High School Regents Prep
Starting Saturday, December 3rd APPA will be hosting high school students that are in need of regents exam prep classes in ELA, History, Science and Math. Classes will begin at 9:00 am and end at 1:00 pm every Saturday until the January regents. Students will be provided with lunch.
Holidays at APPA
Holidays at APPA
Before the break, students enjoyed the return of the APPA Holiday Show, followed by a dessert buffet. Each student received an APPA Sweatshirt as a holiday gift from APPA --courtesy of the YMCA!
Before the break, students enjoyed the return of the APPA Holiday Show, followed by a dessert buffet. Each student received an APPA Sweatshirt as a holiday gift from APPA --courtesy of the YMCA!
Parent Resources from our Community Partners Astor and the YMCA
Parent Resources from our Community Partners Astor and the YMCA
Middle School Uniforms
Middle School Uniforms
Our middle school students look great in their black polo shirts and khaki bottoms. After hearing from many students, we've relaxed the dress code slightly. Student must still wear slacks, but they can be any color, not just khaki. Students may not wear jeans or sweatpants.
Our middle school students look great in their black polo shirts and khaki bottoms. After hearing from many students, we've relaxed the dress code slightly. Student must still wear slacks, but they can be any color, not just khaki. Students may not wear jeans or sweatpants.
Students may wear hoodies with a front zipper, as well as the APPA Sweatshirt they received in December! They may not wear pull-over sweatshirts that completely cover the uniform.
Students may wear hoodies with a front zipper, as well as the APPA Sweatshirt they received in December! They may not wear pull-over sweatshirts that completely cover the uniform.
Parents may purchase uniforms wherever they wish, including the Cookie's APPA Webstore.
Personal Devices
Personal Devices
Please note the chancellor's regulations linked here pertaining to personal devices in school. Students may not enter the building with Apple Watches, laptops, tablets, ear pads, or other devices.
January Calendar
January Calendar
Contact Information
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
Raquel Smith, PA President 718-824-3152 ext. 12901
Important School Links
Important School Links
Parent Resources
Parent Resources
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