Celebrates
District 21
Celebrates Celebrating our schools, staff, students and families
September 2016
Inside Summer Highlights High School News Middle School Fairs 2016/2017 School Calendar
Community News Welcome back a message from the Superintendent It is with boundless enthusiasm that I welcome everyone back to what I am confident will be a productive and successful school year. September brings a sense of hope and anticipation to each of us. We are optimistic and nothing seems out of reach. As we begin anew the possibilities are endless for us as a community and for each of our students. I believe that together we can maintain a sense of excitement and stay focused on our shared purpose to provide each and every child with opportunities to reach and exceed their goals. Welcome back District 21! It is an honor and a privilege to partner with you as we move into the 2016-2017 school year.
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Dads Take Your Child to School Day Dads Take Your Child to School Day was a New York State initiative that encouraged fathers and fatherfigures to take their children to school and make a commitment to be involved in their children’s education.
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Summer in the City I.S. 228 Parent Coordinators from P.S.95, P.S.99, P.S. 121, P.S. 209, P.S. 226, I.S. 228, P.S. 238 provided parents opportunities over the summer to open and create their NYC School’s Account and apply for School Meals.
Parent Coordinator in summer school site I.S. 228 worked with New York Life to offer families an opportunity to create photo ID cards and have their children fingerprinted. Over 65 children where fingerprinted.
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Parent Coordinator and Parent Leader Microsoft Training
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Parent, Family and Community Engagement On June 25, 2016 over 500 District 21 families and staff gathered at Coney Island's MCU Park to show off their school spirit and enjoy a Brooklyn Cyclones game. Attendees marched in a parade across the field before the game, representing their schools and the District. King Henry helped orchestrate the festivities and even included some of our participants in the first pitch and trivia! We hope everyone who came had as much fun as we did!
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ongratulations to our newly elected PTA Presidents! Your position is important to every child and family in your school community. Being a PTA officer brings with it a great deal of responsibility as well as many rewards. Good luck to all of you.
Community Education Council District 21 Officers 2016-2017 Presidents' Council District 21 President: Heather Ann Fiorica (IEP Parent Member) 1st Vice President: Anna Lembersky 2nd Vice President: Randi Garay Recording Secretary: Anne Polizzi Treasurer: Maria DiGraziano (Borough President Appointee) Members: Umekulsoom Butt Sean Chin Susan Chin (Borough President Appointee) Yoketing Eng Yves Etienne Malik Shah Jehan (ELL Parent Member)
Officers 2016-2017! Maria DiGraziano, President (BSSS) Lisa Addeo, Vice President (IS 281) Nataliya Petito, Treasurer (PS/IS 121) Natalya Yelsky, Recording Secretary (IS 98) Randi Garay, Corresponding Secretary (PS 212) https://sites.google.com/site/prescouncild21/
Community Education Council District 21 (718)232-2161Email:[email protected] Visit our NEW Website at: www.cecd21.org
Congratulations NIA Honors Maria Timo Principal, Bay Academy For “Educational Leadership and Collaboration Award” 6
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With an NYC Schools Account you will be able to access key information about your child's progress in school, including attendance, report card grades, assessments, general student information, and academic schedule in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet .
High School News The Office of Student Enrollment welcomes all rising eighth grade students and first-time ninth graders applying to high school for the 2017-2018 school year!
Get ready to apply to high school this fall by taking these next steps: Learn more about schools and their programs in the 2017 NYC High School Directory. Prepare for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) or the LaGuardia High School audition with the 2016-2017 Specialized High Schools Student Handbook, if you plan to apply to Specialized High Schools. Attend a High School Family Workshop in July to learn about the process from High School Admissions staff. Visit Specialized High Schools to learn how to participate in that admissions process.
Middle School News Get ready to apply to middle school this fall! Families can prepare by taking these next steps: Read the 2017 NYC Middle School Directory: Research middle school programs, see the admissions timeline, and use the activities to learn about the admissions process.
Attend a Middle School District Fair: Get to know the middle schools in your district, meet middle school staff, and ask questions about specific programs. Get to Know Your School Counselor: Ask your counselor about the admissions process and schools of interest.
Printed directories for families are now being distributed to public middle schools and Family Welcome Centers; English and translated versions will be available at all of these locations by early
October. Visit Middle
School Admissions, contact your school counselor, or call 718-935-2398 with
questions.
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City Council member Mark Treyger has secured $6.6 million in funding for southern Brooklyn schools to upgrade their Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in fiscal year 2017, according to a press release from Treyger’s office. Both William E. Grady Career Technical Education High School in Brighton Beach and John Dewey High School in Gravesend have been awarded funding to upgrade their culinary arts programs. William E. Grady will receive $1 million and John Dewey High School is set to receive $2.1 million, according to the release.
About us
Elementary and middle school Superintendent: Isabel DiMola (718) 648-0209
Follow us on Twitter @D21_Community Visit our website https://district21nyc.wordpress.com/
Elementary and Middle School Family Support Coordinator: Mary Montemarano (718) 648-0436 Elementary and Middle School Family Leadership Coordinator: Georgette Pezzolanti (718) 648-0209
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Celebrates Celebrating our schools, staff, students and families
September 2016
Inside Summer Highlights High School News Middle School Fairs 2016/2017 School Calendar
Community News Welcome back a message from the Superintendent It is with boundless enthusiasm that I welcome everyone back to what I am confident will be a productive and successful school year. September brings a sense of hope and anticipation to each of us. We are optimistic and nothing seems out of reach. As we begin anew the possibilities are endless for us as a community and for each of our students. I believe that together we can maintain a sense of excitement and stay focused on our shared purpose to provide each and every child with opportunities to reach and exceed their goals. Welcome back District 21! It is an honor and a privilege to partner with you as we move into the 2016-2017 school year.
September2016
Dads Take Your Child to School Day Dads Take Your Child to School Day was a New York State initiative that encouraged fathers and fatherfigures to take their children to school and make a commitment to be involved in their children’s education.
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September 2016
Summer in the City I.S. 228 Parent Coordinators from P.S.95, P.S.99, P.S. 121, P.S. 209, P.S. 226, I.S. 228, P.S. 238 provided parents opportunities over the summer to open and create their NYC School’s Account and apply for School Meals.
Parent Coordinator in summer school site I.S. 228 worked with New York Life to offer families an opportunity to create photo ID cards and have their children fingerprinted. Over 65 children where fingerprinted.
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Parent Coordinator and Parent Leader Microsoft Training
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September 2016
Parent, Family and Community Engagement On June 25, 2016 over 500 District 21 families and staff gathered at Coney Island's MCU Park to show off their school spirit and enjoy a Brooklyn Cyclones game. Attendees marched in a parade across the field before the game, representing their schools and the District. King Henry helped orchestrate the festivities and even included some of our participants in the first pitch and trivia! We hope everyone who came had as much fun as we did!
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ongratulations to our newly elected PTA Presidents! Your position is important to every child and family in your school community. Being a PTA officer brings with it a great deal of responsibility as well as many rewards. Good luck to all of you.
Community Education Council District 21 Officers 2016-2017 Presidents' Council District 21 President: Heather Ann Fiorica (IEP Parent Member) 1st Vice President: Anna Lembersky 2nd Vice President: Randi Garay Recording Secretary: Anne Polizzi Treasurer: Maria DiGraziano (Borough President Appointee) Members: Umekulsoom Butt Sean Chin Susan Chin (Borough President Appointee) Yoketing Eng Yves Etienne Malik Shah Jehan (ELL Parent Member)
Officers 2016-2017! Maria DiGraziano, President (BSSS) Lisa Addeo, Vice President (IS 281) Nataliya Petito, Treasurer (PS/IS 121) Natalya Yelsky, Recording Secretary (IS 98) Randi Garay, Corresponding Secretary (PS 212) https://sites.google.com/site/prescouncild21/
Community Education Council District 21 (718)232-2161Email:[email protected] Visit our NEW Website at: www.cecd21.org
Congratulations NIA Honors Maria Timo Principal, Bay Academy For “Educational Leadership and Collaboration Award” 6
September 2016
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September 2016
With an NYC Schools Account you will be able to access key information about your child's progress in school, including attendance, report card grades, assessments, general student information, and academic schedule in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet .
High School News The Office of Student Enrollment welcomes all rising eighth grade students and first-time ninth graders applying to high school for the 2017-2018 school year!
Get ready to apply to high school this fall by taking these next steps: Learn more about schools and their programs in the 2017 NYC High School Directory. Prepare for the Specialized High School Admissions Test (SHSAT) or the LaGuardia High School audition with the 2016-2017 Specialized High Schools Student Handbook, if you plan to apply to Specialized High Schools. Attend a High School Family Workshop in July to learn about the process from High School Admissions staff. Visit Specialized High Schools to learn how to participate in that admissions process.
Middle School News Get ready to apply to middle school this fall! Families can prepare by taking these next steps: Read the 2017 NYC Middle School Directory: Research middle school programs, see the admissions timeline, and use the activities to learn about the admissions process.
Attend a Middle School District Fair: Get to know the middle schools in your district, meet middle school staff, and ask questions about specific programs. Get to Know Your School Counselor: Ask your counselor about the admissions process and schools of interest.
Printed directories for families are now being distributed to public middle schools and Family Welcome Centers; English and translated versions will be available at all of these locations by early
October. Visit Middle
School Admissions, contact your school counselor, or call 718-935-2398 with
questions.
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September2016
City Council member Mark Treyger has secured $6.6 million in funding for southern Brooklyn schools to upgrade their Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in fiscal year 2017, according to a press release from Treyger’s office. Both William E. Grady Career Technical Education High School in Brighton Beach and John Dewey High School in Gravesend have been awarded funding to upgrade their culinary arts programs. William E. Grady will receive $1 million and John Dewey High School is set to receive $2.1 million, according to the release.
About us
Elementary and middle school Superintendent: Isabel DiMola (718) 648-0209
Follow us on Twitter @D21_Community Visit our website https://district21nyc.wordpress.com/
Elementary and Middle School Family Support Coordinator: Mary Montemarano (718) 648-0436 Elementary and Middle School Family Leadership Coordinator: Georgette Pezzolanti (718) 648-0209
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Follow us on Twitter
