FW: Saturday Academy: Last Chance to Apply

Saturday Academy helps students in grades 8–12 prepare for the SAT and further their American history studies. This spring's sessions will meet on Saturdays on March 2, 9, 23, and 30, and April 6 and 13.  Course offerings include: Bell Curves SAT Skills PRO-TEST: Tracing 400 Years of Black Athletic Activism Puerto Rico en Nueva York: A Boricua History of New York in Word, Sound, and Image Freedom Now!: 20th Century Student Activism in New York and London Open to the Public?: Parks in 19th-Century NYC The times of each class are listed on the application.   Enrollment is first come, first served. All applications must be received online by Monday, February 11.   APPLY NOW   Priority seating in all classes will be given to students who live and/or attend schools in East and Central Harlem (zip codes: 10026, 10027, 10029, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039). Should you experience any trouble applying online, email Saturday.academy@mcny.org or call 917.492.3387. Please apply early. Space is limited.   The presentation of Saturday Academy at the Museum of the City of New York is made possible through the generous support of the Charina Endowment Fund. The Frederick A.O. Schwarz Education Center is endowed by grants from The Thompson Family Foundation Fund, the F.A.O. Schwarz Family Foundation, the William Randolph Hearst Endowment, and other generous donors. Copyright © 2019 Museum of the City of New York, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Museum of the City of New York 1220 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10029 Add us to your address book unsubscribe   update preferences

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Fwd: Essex Crossing Weekly Construction Updates June 18th-23rd 2018

Target is now hiring for the Essex Crossing location  at Site 5 (store address is 400 Grand)   Apply online now. Select the position Team Member and the location 10002, New York, NY. When choosing store locations, select 400 Grand Street. Target will conduct interviews at Essex Crossing so be sure to apply online now to be considered for these interview dates.  To better prepare for these positions and other retail jobs as they come on line, we strongly encourage you to enroll with our community workforce partner, the Lower East Side Employment Network (LESEN).  For more information on LESEN partner organization programs and services, please click here.

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Help us go to the NCC in Philadelphia!

Every year, LoMA's Junior class has gone to Philadelphia for a US History trip to the National Constitution Center. Budget cuts have meant that we need to fundraise so that the class of 2019 will also have a chance to go

https://fundly.com/m2/help-loma-s-juniors-go-to-philadelphia

LOMA Parents Association Minutes 1/18/2018

Meeting started 6:15pm

Principal Introduction/Announcements and discussion:

• Discussed upcoming Mid-Term/Regents exam week
• Winter break Friday 2/16 thru Friday 2/23
• Alumni Day at LOMA: students shared their school experience, race population, admission application process, financial aid filing, personal essay and available scholarships. There is a Seward Park Alumni Association, which contributes towards college scholarships.
• Please note the less money you have the more opportunities for funding.
• Announced LOMA Events: Valentine’s Day Party on Tuesday, 2/13/18

 

Fanfaire Presentation: Miguel of Fanfaire

• Miguel spoke about upcoming Comic Con event on Saturday, 2/24 and Sunday 2/25 
• Discussed opportunity for students to be entrepreneur’s and sell items by reserving a table and presenting items:
• Event will be informative and have fun demonstrations of animation, Cosplay contest with cash prizes
• $60 for reserving a table at the event includes both days
• There will be raffles and free give away items, live music, photography, speakers
• All are students invited
• Group discussed participating for next year and should involve Student Government and Art department

 

Parent Open discussion:

• Parents discussed concern, students feeling burned out and not having a fun school experience; it is understandable since they need to prepare for upcoming exams.
• Open House: lacked attendance for new students, organization, and preparation overall, not a good turnout.
• Next year LOMA will no longer be a limited unscreened school
• Auditorium will be open to community access

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm

Respectfully submitted by Noralie Nunez-Recording Secretary

 

 

 

Parents Association Minutes Dec 21/2017

 

LOMA Parents Association Minutes

12/21/17

 

Meeting started 6:15pm

Principal Introduction and discussion:

• Discussed upcoming Parent Teacher Conference January 4, 2018
• Emphasized the importance of Pupil path Access to check student grades, homework, exams and attendance
• Explained the permanent marking period grades vs the semester grades on student transcript and their importance
• Announced LOMA Events and upcoming Regents
• Mrs. Cordero stressed the importance of students arriving on time for Regents week and no cell phones allowed. She also mentioned gym clothes supplies so there is no excuse for students not being prepared
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College Advisory Presentation: Teri Sheahan, College Advisor

• Teri spoke about skill assessment to help determine areas of interest and select prospective schools
• The importance of participating in extra-curricular activities: Student Council, Sports teams and Community Service
• College Prep, essay writing, campus visits and College fairs
• Earning College credits at participating CUNY Schools
• Financial aid: FAFSA, TAP, Pell, Excelsior Scholarship, College Now
• The importance of grades and SAT scores and Teacher referrals
• SAT Prep opportunities at LOMA and Edgies

 

Parent Open discussion:

• Discussed the possibilities of having PA meetings via conference call dial in, webinar, GoTo meeting as a means for more parent participation

Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm

Respectfully submitted by Noralie Nunez-Recording Secretary