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QUEENS HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SCIENCES AT YORK COLLEGE Ana De Jesús, Principal Greg Reo, Assistant Principal 94-50 159th Street Jamaica, New York 11451 Telephone: 718-657-3181/Fax: 718-657-2579 Website: www.qhss.org
PARENT NEWSLETTER Volume 2 Issue 2 October 2017
From the Principal’s Desk Dear Families, I hope you have been enjoying the unusual warm fall weather. At this point, we hope your children have adjusted to their new schedule and school routine. The month of October was quite busy for all of us. We held our first Welcome Back Parent Night at the beginning of the month. Approximately 60 parents attended several workshops facilitated by the faculty. Last week, we had an ADL training for students to help them become peer mediators. This is in alignment to one of our school’s goals of supporting students’ social and emotional development. About two weeks ago we held our 8th grade Open House. Approximately, 800 parents and students attended this event. Our student panel, consisting of about ten students, did an amazing job during the Q and A segment of the presentation. Finally, last Friday we had our 2017 Halloween Parade. All students who participated had a great time. Thank you so much for your support. I look forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher Conferences November 9th or November 10th.
Sincerely, Ana De Jesús, Principal
Monday, November 6, 2017 - Boys Swim Team season begins. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - Election Day - No School for Students. Thursday, November 9, 2017 - College Application Workshop - 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Ms. Minkowsky, Guidance Counselor. Thursday, November 9, 2017 Parent-Teacher Conference - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 - College Application Workshop - 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Ms. Meslin, Guidance Counselor.
Friday, November 10, 2017 - Parent-Teacher Conference - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 S.L.T. Meeting - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Check-In with the Principal - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Check - In with the Principal - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day - No School. Friday, November 24, 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School.
Breakfast is served in the High School Cafeteria Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. and on Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Guidance Corner
Pupilpath
As per the letter that was sent last week, please make sure you and your child are registered on SKEDULA. You will no longer receive any physical mail from the school as of November 13, 2017. All further school communication will be via Pupilpath.
We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to register for Pupilpath in order to communicate with school and to monitor their children’s academic progress. Kindly contact your child’s Guidance Counselor for an access code or you may speak with our Pupil Accounting Secretary, Mrs. Wittstruck. During Parent-Teacher Conferences, parents will be able to sign up for Pupilpath in room 203.
QHSS ARISTA Peer-Tutoring - If you would like to request a tutor, please fill out this form online at https://goo.gl/ formsObMb8q0SEesrb7J32. You will be matched with an ARISTA member for each subject you would like tutoring. Check your email for an appointment, and remember, there is a 72 hour turn around time.
Reporting School Absences and Lateness It is important that students come to school on time every day. If you know that your child will be out, please call the school’s Main Office at 718-657-3181 to report their absence. If you child arrives late to class, phone calls to the home will be made to keep parents informed. As a reminder, if your child comes to school after third period, he/she must report to the Main office for attendance to be taken. Parents please remind your child to stay on campus during their lunch period. They are permitted to eat their lunch in the school cafeteria or the York College cafeteria. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Mission for the 2017-2018 School Year: 1.
Strengthen students’ writing skills across all content areas.
2.
Strengthen students’ collaborative and discussion skills.
3.
Increase the number of students enrolled in College Now courses.
4.
Increase parental involvement.
5.
Continue our strong relationship with York College.
6.
Build teacher capacity.
7.
Develop systems and structures to support our students’ social emotional needs.
Please continue to check our website (www.QHSS.org) for updates
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 ADL Training
On October 16th, 17th, and 23rd twenty-five of our students were trained by the Anti Defamation League to become peer mediators. They were trained to lead workshops on and discuss important issues such as tolerance, bullying, and LGBTQ rights. They will also have the opportunity to apply for summer internships with the Anti Defamation League. They did a great job and several of them may be leading a workshop for their teachers soon. Thursday, October 19, 2017 Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Open House
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Queens High School for the Sciences held our Open House for prospective students at the Performing Arts Center at York College. Approximately 800 students with their families attended the information session.
QHSS Open Doors Scholarship - Monday, October 23, 2017 On Monday, October 23rd, this year’s QHSS Open Doors Scholarship recipients attended orientation at the Harold Clurman Theatre on West 42nd Street. Open Doors is a scholarship program funded by the Theatre Development Fund and started by Wendy Wasserstein in 1998 based on the principle that “Theatre is a very personal experience that grows in meaning and depth when shared with others.” The eight scholarship recipients will attend six Broadway shows over the course of the year and will be mentored by Dick Scanlan - a Broadway playwright and director. At the end of the year, students will graduate the program with a 4 year complimentary membership to TDF, so they can continue to see Broadway shows for free. Mrs. Maureau is ecstatic to be taking over this program, and very proud of all of her scholarship recipients.
Welcome Back Parent Night Thursday, October 5, 2017
On Thursday, October 5, 2017 we held our Wecome Back to School Night for Parents. We welcomed approximately 60 parents who attended several workshops held by several of our teachers.
From Mr. Reo On Monday, October 16, 2017, the QHSS Girls Bowling Team competed against Cambria Heights Academy Girls Bowling Team and succeeded in finishing first place in the Queens Division! Congratulations to the team!
Halloween Parade Friday, October 27, 2017
PARENT NEWSLETTER Volume 2 Issue 2 October 2017
From the Principal’s Desk Dear Families, I hope you have been enjoying the unusual warm fall weather. At this point, we hope your children have adjusted to their new schedule and school routine. The month of October was quite busy for all of us. We held our first Welcome Back Parent Night at the beginning of the month. Approximately 60 parents attended several workshops facilitated by the faculty. Last week, we had an ADL training for students to help them become peer mediators. This is in alignment to one of our school’s goals of supporting students’ social and emotional development. About two weeks ago we held our 8th grade Open House. Approximately, 800 parents and students attended this event. Our student panel, consisting of about ten students, did an amazing job during the Q and A segment of the presentation. Finally, last Friday we had our 2017 Halloween Parade. All students who participated had a great time. Thank you so much for your support. I look forward to seeing you at Parent-Teacher Conferences November 9th or November 10th.
Sincerely, Ana De Jesús, Principal
Monday, November 6, 2017 - Boys Swim Team season begins. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - Election Day - No School for Students. Thursday, November 9, 2017 - College Application Workshop - 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. with Ms. Minkowsky, Guidance Counselor. Thursday, November 9, 2017 Parent-Teacher Conference - 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 - College Application Workshop - 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with Ms. Meslin, Guidance Counselor.
Friday, November 10, 2017 - Parent-Teacher Conference - 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 S.L.T. Meeting - 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Check-In with the Principal - 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2017 Check - In with the Principal - 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Thursday, November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving Day - No School. Friday, November 24, 2017 Thanksgiving Holiday - No School.
Breakfast is served in the High School Cafeteria Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. and on Friday from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Guidance Corner
Pupilpath
As per the letter that was sent last week, please make sure you and your child are registered on SKEDULA. You will no longer receive any physical mail from the school as of November 13, 2017. All further school communication will be via Pupilpath.
We strongly encourage all parents/guardians to register for Pupilpath in order to communicate with school and to monitor their children’s academic progress. Kindly contact your child’s Guidance Counselor for an access code or you may speak with our Pupil Accounting Secretary, Mrs. Wittstruck. During Parent-Teacher Conferences, parents will be able to sign up for Pupilpath in room 203.
QHSS ARISTA Peer-Tutoring - If you would like to request a tutor, please fill out this form online at https://goo.gl/ formsObMb8q0SEesrb7J32. You will be matched with an ARISTA member for each subject you would like tutoring. Check your email for an appointment, and remember, there is a 72 hour turn around time.
Reporting School Absences and Lateness It is important that students come to school on time every day. If you know that your child will be out, please call the school’s Main Office at 718-657-3181 to report their absence. If you child arrives late to class, phone calls to the home will be made to keep parents informed. As a reminder, if your child comes to school after third period, he/she must report to the Main office for attendance to be taken. Parents please remind your child to stay on campus during their lunch period. They are permitted to eat their lunch in the school cafeteria or the York College cafeteria. Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Mission for the 2017-2018 School Year: 1.
Strengthen students’ writing skills across all content areas.
2.
Strengthen students’ collaborative and discussion skills.
3.
Increase the number of students enrolled in College Now courses.
4.
Increase parental involvement.
5.
Continue our strong relationship with York College.
6.
Build teacher capacity.
7.
Develop systems and structures to support our students’ social emotional needs.
Please continue to check our website (www.QHSS.org) for updates
Tuesday, October 17, 2017 ADL Training
On October 16th, 17th, and 23rd twenty-five of our students were trained by the Anti Defamation League to become peer mediators. They were trained to lead workshops on and discuss important issues such as tolerance, bullying, and LGBTQ rights. They will also have the opportunity to apply for summer internships with the Anti Defamation League. They did a great job and several of them may be leading a workshop for their teachers soon. Thursday, October 19, 2017 Queens High School for the Sciences at York College Open House
On Thursday, October 19, 2017, Queens High School for the Sciences held our Open House for prospective students at the Performing Arts Center at York College. Approximately 800 students with their families attended the information session.
QHSS Open Doors Scholarship - Monday, October 23, 2017 On Monday, October 23rd, this year’s QHSS Open Doors Scholarship recipients attended orientation at the Harold Clurman Theatre on West 42nd Street. Open Doors is a scholarship program funded by the Theatre Development Fund and started by Wendy Wasserstein in 1998 based on the principle that “Theatre is a very personal experience that grows in meaning and depth when shared with others.” The eight scholarship recipients will attend six Broadway shows over the course of the year and will be mentored by Dick Scanlan - a Broadway playwright and director. At the end of the year, students will graduate the program with a 4 year complimentary membership to TDF, so they can continue to see Broadway shows for free. Mrs. Maureau is ecstatic to be taking over this program, and very proud of all of her scholarship recipients.
Welcome Back Parent Night Thursday, October 5, 2017
On Thursday, October 5, 2017 we held our Wecome Back to School Night for Parents. We welcomed approximately 60 parents who attended several workshops held by several of our teachers.
From Mr. Reo On Monday, October 16, 2017, the QHSS Girls Bowling Team competed against Cambria Heights Academy Girls Bowling Team and succeeded in finishing first place in the Queens Division! Congratulations to the team!
Halloween Parade Friday, October 27, 2017
