1. 8TH GRADE PROM will be held on Thursday, June 6th, 2019 at Douglaston Manor. Prom will run from 6:00pm until 10:00pm
2.AWARDS NIGHT will be held on Thursday, June 13th, 2019 at 7:00pm in our school auditorium. Invitations and more information will follow in May.
3.GRADUATION will be held on Friday, June 21st, 2019. Students must arrive at St. John’s University Lou Carnesecca Arena by 7:30am. Guests should arrive at St. John’s University Lou Carnesecca Arena between 8:00am and 8:30am. There will be no one permitted in the auditorium without a ticket. Tickets will be distributed to students in June with their caps and gowns. Each graduate will receive 4 tickets. After tickets have been distributed, if someone needs more tickets, parents should send in a written request to Ms. Shriki. The ceremony will begin at 9:00am.
4.8TH GRADE TRIP will be held on Tuesday, June 25th, 2019. More detailed information will follow in the Spring.
5.UPCOMING TEST DATES
ELA State Exam – April 2nd 2019 & April 3rd 2019
Math State Exam – May 1st 2019 & May 2nd 2019 (Non Regents Classes Only)
Science Performance Exam – May 22nd 2019 though May 31st 2019 (Students will be scheduled. Non Regents Classes Only)
Science Written Exam – June 3rd 2019 (Non Regents Classes Only)
U.S. History & Government – June 18th 2019 (Morning)
Living Enviroment Regents – June 18th 2019 (Afternoon)
Algebra 1 Regents – June 19th 2019 (Afternoon)
Language Proficiency Exam – June 24th 2019 (Morning)
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ms. Shriki at SShriki@schools.nyc.gov or 718-830-4910 ext. 2103
Mrs. Gruet brought in professional Break Dancer B-Boy Jiggz to run a workshop with the students. We had 20 students sign up and they had an amazing time learning the history of break dancing and some moves too!
Halsey had the honor of hosting the Drum Cafe Education Program for our 6th Grade students. Drum Cafe’s Education programs are designed to help students develop their social interaction and leadership skills in an encouraging way through drumming. Check out some of the fun by clicking the link below:
Quite the busy week here at Halsey JHS 157. Robotics Team Competition, Parent Engagement Trip to the Intrepid Air, Sea, and Space Museum, SLT meeting with parents visiting classrooms, Mr. Weiss and the Green Team working on the Hydroponics System being built in room B4 (update on the completed project next week!), and more. Lets start the update…
The Spectacular Winter Choral Concert takes place on Tuesday, December 18th 2018. Tickets will are on sale now in the cafeteria during each lunch period. Tickets are $5. Leftover tickets will be sold at the door for $5 as well.
The concert will sell out so get your tickets while you can!
You are invited to come dance with us at a class structured just for parents. No experience? No problem! Two left feet? Don’t worry! Everyone can be included! The students are currently studying Hip Hop, so our Parent’s Dance Class theme will be “Beginner Hip Hop for Parents.” Hope to see you on the dance floor!
Who: Halsey parents (Just adults, no students)
When: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 6:00 pm – 6:45pm before the PTA meeting
Where: Halsey Dance Studio Room 329, hosted by Dance Teacher Mrs. Gruet
What: Beginner Hip Hop Dance for Parents!
Wear: Comfortable attire such as sweatpants, leggings, adidas, etc. Avoid jeans and tight pants
No experience needed – everyone can dance!
For more information contact Mrs. Gruet at JGruet@schools.nyc.gov
Our next PTA meeting takes place Wednesday, December 19th 2018 at 7:00 pm. During this meeting will be a discussion hosted by Assistant Principal Mr. Dechongkit regarding the 7th Grade Washington D.C. trip.
Next week Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 the PTA will host a fundraiser in school during all lunch periods. Students and Faculty will be able to purchase a Candy Cane for $1 each and write a message to a friend! Candy Canes will be distributed in your child’s homeroom class.
We will also hold a Bake Sale during those dates, so please send in any baked or store bought goods with your child those days for us to sell! The more items we receive, the more money we raise for our school 😊
Don’t forget to send your child to school with money on December 17 and 18 to support the Candy Cane and Bake Sale! HALSEY SPIRIT WEAR WILL BE ON SALE LIVE AND IN LIVING COLOR ON DECEMBER 18 DURING THE CHORUS CONCERT! COME DOWN AND SUPPORT THE PTA WHICH IN TURN SUPPORTS YOUR SCHOOL!
The School Leadership Team (SLT) met this past Wednesday morning. The parents on the SLT had a wonderful opportunity to go on a “Learning Walk” and visit 4 English Language Learning (ELL) classes. Learning walks are observational classroom tours led by school leaders. Parents who participate in the walks are given supervised access to classes that are in session and provided with rubrics as a measure of academic standard and expectations. During the walks parents witness student-to-teacher and peer-to-peer engagement, listen in with classroom discussions, and see first hand how teachers implement the strategy of focus in the classroom. At the end of the walk parents and administrators convene for question and discussion and provide constructive feedback.
We know how wonderful our teachers are here at Halsey but to see them in action and working toward our Comprehensive Educational Plan (CEP) goals was phenomenal. We broke into 2 groups led by our Principal Mr. Suraci and our Assistant Principals Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Schiano and Mr. Dechongkit. We had the chance to visit the following classes and teachers:
Ms. Angotta’s Math class 805 where the students were identifying equations using graphs and connecting the lesson to the real world. This technique helps connect the students to the lesson and makes it relatable.
Mrs. Sartaj’s Social Studies class 802 where the students were learning about Progressive Leadership by studying President Theodore Roosevelt and his policies.
Mrs. Vereb and Ms. Gallaghers ELA class 802 where the students began learning about the background of the famous novel To Kill a Mockingbird.
Ms. Ruzicka’s Science class 702 where students were analyzing the sea floor.
Watch out for more opportunities for parents to participate at school at student publishing parties, parent engagement trips, parent workshops and more!
Girls Volleyball
Silhoutee of a female volleyball player returning a ball with a dig.
Girls volleyball will begin this Tuesday 12/18/2018 after school from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm in the girls gym. All girls that submitted a permission slip to participate are invited to attend. Any question or concerns you can contact Mr. Kagen at RKagen@schools.nyc.gov
Thank you to all the families who came out and braved the cold weather for the Parent Engagement trip to the Intrepid Air, Sea, & Space Museum this last Saturday. We had an amazing time and learned a lot about this historic sea vessel. Check out some pics and video here:
Halsey Robotics Team – the Bionic Bulldogs competed last weekend at John Dewey High School in Brooklyn. The team performed pretty decent for a young team and will continue to improve under the guidance of Mr. Sarris, Mr. Lober and Mrs. Elfers.
Parent Engagement Trip
The 2nd Parent Engagement Trip has been planned and we are heading to the FDNY Fire Zone in Manhattan on January 26th 2019. Our tour starts at 11:00 am and we will be leaving from Halsey at 9:30 am. This trip is on a first come first serve basis. If you sign up for the trip and cannot go please give us ample time to find a replacement to fill the tickets.
About the Fire Zone
The Fire Zone is New York City’s state-of-the-art fire-safety learning center. At the Fire Zone you can climb on a realistic fire truck, try on bunker gear, meet a firefighter and learn how to crawl through a smoke-filled hallway.
The Fire Zone gives visitors a first-hand experience in what to do in a fire emergency through a variety of hands-on exhibits and multimedia presentations, including a simulated fire scene.
Fire Simulator
At the heart of the Fire Zone experience is the innovative fire simulator that utilizes special effects and multimedia to help teach visitors about fire safety and what to do in case of a fire emergency. A firefighter and facilitator guide visitors through the interactive presentation. Visitors leave the Fire Zone with materials necessary to eliminate fire hazards in their own homes and to create escape planes for their families.
Summer Arts Institute is a free, four-week arts program for New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2019 (students currently in grades 7 through 11). This intensive program is held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens.
Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with DOE arts specialists, cultural organizations, and guest artists. The daily schedule includes studio work and experiences with professional artists. In the studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their art form. Time is dedicated to rehearsals, attending professional performances, visiting arts venues and exploring careers.
To apply, you must follow the link below. An audition will be scheduled after the application is sent in. A letter of recommendation must also be obtained. Please ask the teacher well in advance.
Program Dates: July 8 – August 2, 2019 Student Application Period: November 26, 2018 – February 1, 2019 Student Auditions: Saturday, March 30 & Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts
The Halsey Library is available for students to get some additional work or studying done. Please see the schedule below:
Morning Library Hours Tuesday 7:15-8:00 Wednesday and Thursday 7:30-8:00 The library will NOT be open in the morning on Monday and Friday.
In order for a student to receive a morning pass they will need to either tell Mr. Trainor in the cafeteria or ask the security desk and they will provide the student with a library pass. The student will need to hand in the pass in order to enter the library. There are only thirteen morning passes available for each morning that the library is open, so it is a first come first serve basis.
Afternoon Library Hours Monday-Friday from 2:20-4:00
In order for a student to receive an afternoon pass they will need to report to AM homeroom and ask their teacher if they can come down to the library to get an afternoon library pass. The student must hold onto the afternoon library pass all day and give it to Ms. Angela in the library at 2:20. The students who come to utilize the library in the afternoon will receive a phone call home to make sure that they are permitted to stay.
There will only be thirteen passes available for each afternoon, so it is a first come first serve basis.
**Please express to your children that if they are asking for a library afternoon pass it is to do school work, print, take out a book/return a book, do research, type up an essay, etc. they are not permitted to come into the library to hang out.**
Sign Up for a Group Training Session for Parents/Caregivers of People with Disabilities
Project GROW teaches specific behavioral techniques to improve communication and promote positive family interactions. In these sessions we have general behavior management sessions for caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for all ages.*
Thursdays: December 13th through February 28th from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
460 West 34th Street in Manhattan
Groups in English & Spanish
Light dinner provided
Topics include:
Family roles and structure
Analyzing behavior
The power of attention
The truth about consequences
Caring for the caregiver
*Person must reside at home with family in the Bronx or Manhattan. Also available for Staten Island families – contact us for more info.
For more information and to register call 212-273-6259 or projectgrow@yai.org.
Next week Monday, December 17 and Tuesday, December 18 the PTA will host a fundraiser in school during all lunch periods. Students and Faculty will be able to purchase a Candy Cane for $1 each and write a message to a friend! Candy Canes will be distributed in your child’s homeroom class.
We will also hold a Bake Sale during those dates, so please send in any baked or store bought goods with your child those days for us to sell! The more items we receive, the more money we raise for our school 😊
Don’t forget to send your child to school with money on December 17 and 18 to support the Candy Cane and Bake Sale!
Girls volleyball will begin this Tuesday 12/18/2018 after school from 2:30 pm until 4:30 pm in the girls gym. All girls that submitted a permission slip to participate are invited to attend. Any question or concerns you can contact Mr. Kagen at RKagen@schools.nyc.gov
Our 7th grade Washington parent informational meeting will take place on Wednesday, December 19th at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. It will be part of the PTA meeting.
