UAI Parent Newsletter
Volume 1
Issue 1
April 1st, 2014
Principals' Address
From the Desks of Ms. Kelly & Ms. Kiri
Happy Spring! It’s been busy at UAI! February ended with a fantastic celebration in honor of
Black History Month. Our writing contest winners read their pieces and we had
student performances. Additionally, we had a door-decorating contest that got
all of the Advisories involved in celebrating African-American mathematicians,
scientists, actors, singers, and civil rights leaders. Both events were
successful and we are super- excited for March’s Women’s History month
celebration and April’s poetry slam.
Thanks to all of the families that participated in this
month’s PTA potluck- it was a lot of fun. We had a great turn-out and were able
to honor our girls for their grades, attendance, and growth over the school
year. Congratulations to all of the girls and their families that received
awards! We look forward to doing this again!
Finally, testing season is approaching! The Middle School students
will take their State exams in April and May. High School students will be
taking the Regents in June. To help your daughter best prepare for these exams,
please make sure that she gets a night’s sleep before the exam and send her off
in the morning with a good breakfast!
Thanks so much for your support and enjoy the weather as it
warms up!
UAI TEACHERS RAISING THE BAR:
Math Team
Our math teachers organized a day of fun activities, on 14
March, for the girls to celebrate Pi.
6th/8th Grade Team
On 19 March, 75 students along with a team of teachers
watched a Brooklyn Nets game. 12 of our students went on the floor to welcome
the Nets players to the court at halftime.
Ms Cindy/Ms Joanna
Their advisory won the middle school Black History Month
door contest.
Ms Sarah
Her advisory won the high school Black History Month door
contest.
Ms Colleen
Received a grant for our students to receive a free donation of books. Students were able to select books for their home libraries.
Mr Ruben
He is currently preparing our girls for the world of work.
Many high school students are in the process of interviewing for Carrera summer
paid internships.
Mr Demetris
Our middle and high school students are participating in
biweekly career and college exposure trips organized through his job club
class.
Ms Marianna
Is partnering with the NYU theater department to explore the
various genres within theater. NYU students come in to the classroom each week
and work with our students.
SPRING REMINDERS:
As we head into the warm weather, please help your daughter
be mindful of UAI’s dress code policy. As a reminder, the school’s dress code
is as followed: All shorts/skirts must reach the knee, no spaghetti straps, no
bare midriffs or shear items, and no hats /scarfs (unless for religious
purposes). Students out of dress code will be told to change prior to entering
classes.
All electronics need to be off and away during the course of
the school day. Parent/Guardian will be expected to pick-up confiscated
electronics after a students second offense. If for any reason you need to
reach your daughter during the day, please call the schools main office for
assistance.
IMPORTANT DATES:
April 1 Grades
6th thru 8 NYS ELA Exam
April 2 Grades
6th thru 8 NYS ELA Exam
April 3 Grades
6th thru 8 NYS ELA Exam
April 3 10th
Grade Builds Community and Conflict Resolution Skills Trip to Wagon Road
April 7 Full
staff PD students will be released at 2:40pm
April 14 -22 Spring
recess school closed (students return Wednesday 4/23/14)
April 11 Deadline
to submit PARENT SURVEYS
April 11 Teenage
Horror Story (see below for more details)
April 11 Operation Prom Giveaway 12th
grade (students must register in advance) Please see Ms Doris or Ms Carol
April 28 Full staff PD students will be
released at 2:40pm
April 30 PTA meeting 6:00pm (cafeteria)
April 30 thru
May 2nd Grades 6th
thru 8 NYS Math Exam
Teenage
Horror Story:
On Friday, April 11, Mr Ruben and
the job club girls will be premiering their movie, A Teenage Horror Story.
At the High School
for Young woman a dark and troubled past has given birth to a mysterious
character that seeks revenge on all bullies. Sydney and Drew Roberts are
sisters and the most popular girls in the school but all goes wrong when their
friends mysteriously begin to disappear. Will they meet the same fate? Or can
they unravel the mystery behind this Teenage Horror Story?
Tickets are on sale from Mr Ruben
or Mr Chris. Staff and Adults are $5 and
student tickets are $3. The movie is premiering at the NYU Poly auditorium.
MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH:
Congratulations to...
6th Jaylyn Needham
7th Mia Green
8th
Mona Naser
9th
Dymon Guthrie
10th
Anisa Saigo
11th
Rashida Goodridge
12th Tara Alexander
