UAI Parent Newsletter
Volume 1
Issue 2
May 1st, 2014
Principals' Address
From the Desks of Ms. Kelly & Ms. Kiri
APRIL is the cruelest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain.
- T.S. Eliot, The Wasteland
April may have lived up to its reputation, and, if it wasn't cruel, it sure was busy! Assemblies, exams, more assemblies, and more exams - at least there was a vacation tucked in there...
After a restful Spring Break, students and staff returned relaxed and rejuvenated... which, due to the continued crazy testing scheduled ahead, is important!
We will have our annual Honor Roll Breakfast at the end of May to celebrate our Middle and High School students who maintained the highest Grade Point Averages at UAI. We are excited to honor these students with their families as their work ethic inspires us!
As the weather gets warmer (hopefully!) we wanted to remind you of the school's dress code. Shorts and skirts must come down to the knee. No sleeveless shirts, spaghetti-strapped tanks, see-through shirts, or mid-riffs are allowed at school. Please make sure that your daughter is properly attired before she leaves the house and we'll be sure to notify you if she changes once she leaves... :)
We wish all of our mother's and family-members that are caregivers a Happy Mother's Day - without your love and support your daughter's wouldn't be half as successful as they are. Thank you and we hope you enjoy your special day.
We are coming to the end! Please help to remind your daughters that these final months are important - this is when final projects will be due and final exams will happen.
UAI TEACHERS RAISING THE BAR:
Ms Shannon, Ms Marni, and Mr Ruben organized a two day college trip for 34 Juniors to visit SUNY Oswego, Syracuse University, and Hamilton College. Thank you Carrera teachers for your dedication to our students.
12th grade Mr Noam
In May, a number of our seniors will be taking the AP Calculus exam. In addition to the AP Calculus class, Mr Noam has dedicated most Saturdays from October to April providing additional support to students as they prepare to take the exam. Thank you!
In May, a number of our seniors will be taking the AP Calculus exam. In addition to the AP Calculus class, Mr Noam has dedicated most Saturdays from October to April providing additional support to students as they prepare to take the exam. Thank you!
Ms Del, Ms Nancy , and Ms Carol
April we celebrated professional administrator week. We are extremely fortunate to have three amazing women servicing the needs of our students, parents, and staff. Thank you ladies!
On Thursday, April 24th , Ms Wendy took a class of 8th grade students to visit NYU's campus. The girls had an opportunity to speak with students and professors at the school.
REMINDERS:
Excellent attendance is statistically proven to be one of the most important components to a student's academic success. Did you know that your child has to be absent only 10 times (or one day a month) in an academic school year to be considered Chronically Absent by the Department of Education? Through research, students who are chronically absent are 20% less likely to graduate high school within 4 years.
As a parent, there are a number of ways that you can help your child come to school everyday:
1. Talk to them about why they are not coming. If there are issues with peers or other problems getting in their way, reach out to the school's counselor, Ms Jen, or our Parent Coordinator, Ms Carol
2. Make all doctor's appointments and other obligations for after school. If an appointment must take place during the day, try to make it for the morning and have your daughter come to school late.
3. Encourage great attendance with daily reminders and support in getting up and out of the house.
4. Remember you are not alone. Helping students get to school is everyone's responsibility. If you need support or have some wonderful ideas on how to help other students struggling with attendance, we would love to hear from you.
As a parent, there are a number of ways that you can help your child come to school everyday:
1. Talk to them about why they are not coming. If there are issues with peers or other problems getting in their way, reach out to the school's counselor, Ms Jen, or our Parent Coordinator, Ms Carol
2. Make all doctor's appointments and other obligations for after school. If an appointment must take place during the day, try to make it for the morning and have your daughter come to school late.
3. Encourage great attendance with daily reminders and support in getting up and out of the house.
4. Remember you are not alone. Helping students get to school is everyone's responsibility. If you need support or have some wonderful ideas on how to help other students struggling with attendance, we would love to hear from you.
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 30 PTA meeting 6:00pm (cafeteria)
April 30 thru May 2nd Grades 6th thru 8 NYS Math Exam
May 3 Fostering Parent Leadership 2014 Spring Conferences for Public School Parents (see below for more information)
May 5-9 Middle School MOSL and DRP testing
May 6 Citywide Council for ELL and Special Education Calendar Meeting(see below)
May 9 Middle school early release 11:00 a.m. (6th thru 8th grade)
End of the fifth marking period
May 11 Happy Mothers Day
May 12 Final marking period begins
May 14 11th grade College Parent Meeting with Ms Nicia 5:00 p.m. cafeteria (all are welcomed)
Spring Fest/ Dance Show PTA Spring Elections 6:00 p.m. UAI Gym
May 22 Middle/ High School Honor Roll Breakfast
May 26 Memorial Day No School
The NYCDOE & CEJ present Fostering parent Leadership for Student Success
High School Parents
Saturday, May 3, 2014 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
@
High School of Fashion Industries
225 West 24th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
Middle School Parents
Saturday, June 7, 2014 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
@
Van Siclen Community Middle School
800 Van Siclen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Free Breakfast, Free childcare (children5+)
On site interpretation is available upon request
Citywide Council for ELL and Citywide Council for Special Education
Welcome you to a joint Calendar Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 P.M.
Tweed Courthouse
52 Chambers Street, 2nd Floor
Guest Speaker: Nelson mar of Bronx Legal Services
May 3 Fostering Parent Leadership 2014 Spring Conferences for Public School Parents (see below for more information)
May 5-9 Middle School MOSL and DRP testing
May 6 Citywide Council for ELL and Special Education Calendar Meeting(see below)
May 9 Middle school early release 11:00 a.m. (6th thru 8th grade)
End of the fifth marking period
May 11 Happy Mothers Day
May 12 Final marking period begins
May 14 11th grade College Parent Meeting with Ms Nicia 5:00 p.m. cafeteria (all are welcomed)
Spring Fest/ Dance Show PTA Spring Elections 6:00 p.m. UAI Gym
May 22 Middle/ High School Honor Roll Breakfast
May 26 Memorial Day No School
The NYCDOE & CEJ present Fostering parent Leadership for Student Success
High School Parents
Saturday, May 3, 2014 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
@
High School of Fashion Industries
225 West 24th Street
Manhattan, NY 10011
Middle School Parents
Saturday, June 7, 2014 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M.
@
Van Siclen Community Middle School
800 Van Siclen Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Free Breakfast, Free childcare (children5+)
On site interpretation is available upon request
Citywide Council for ELL and Citywide Council for Special Education
Welcome you to a joint Calendar Meeting
Tuesday, May 6 at 6:00 P.M.
Tweed Courthouse
52 Chambers Street, 2nd Floor
Guest Speaker: Nelson mar of Bronx Legal Services
APRIL STUDENT OF THE MONTH:
Congratulations to...
6th Shania Arias
7th Gabriella Hernandez
8th Amaya Blake
9th Shaunella Halley
10th Joanna Bascillo
11th Katelyn Jefferson
12th Jackie Lazaro
