Think for yourself; care for others. It’s easy to say, and infinitely harder to do. Good people live these values every day, but great teachers deliberately create opportunities each day to live their values as a way to teach. It’s what we try to do here at 102 and if you have an idea for an event, celebration, etc., let us know. You should know by now we’re up for anything that’s meaningful for kids.
Our amazing guidance department (Ms. Arduini, Ms. Babakitis, and Ms. Pearlman) is leading the charge to make sure everyone feels welcomed and loved when they step into 102 this Tuesday, October 11th. Please show your support by wearing the pin that will be in your mailbox ( I think that’s going to happen…) or just rock whatever you own that can show support for the cause.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Zecca is gunning for the “most shout-outs in 102 Review” record and deservedly so. Given lyrics at 2:10PM on Thursday to prepare students performing the next morning, she demonstrated that she can do what everyone except her know by now: which is anything. The snippet her students performed, “Madelene By Your Side”, was adapted from “Washington by Your Side” of the Hamilton Musical. Just wait until they’re done with the whole album.
From Ms. Mintiens: I had the pleasure of sitting in on some awesome learning this week. Mrs. Smith asked students what they might want ‘0’ of. Students answered ghosts, bears, and lizards. Students in Ms. Monteleone and Ms. Wyckoff’s class grooved to the theme from ‘ Reading Rainbow’ as they found their Readers Workshop rug spots. And Mrs. DelVecchio and Mrs. Fales to had students outside to study clouds and weather. My favorite student comment this week came from Ms. Averna’s class when talking about the impending presidential election. Andreas stated, ” The most important characteristic a president should have is to be just kind.” Well said Andreas!
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
102 Design Challenge: You should have received some info regarding our Design Challenge in your mailbox. The challenge is open to students from age 4 to 14, so we are leaving the details of the project up to individual teachers to plan. Idea Paint CLEARreally is an incredible product so I suggest you start “guiding” students to design what would work for you and your classroom.
Field Trips: Our school district is still negotiating with the Department of Health to see how we can best support students with special medical needs to attend field trips, and before a meaningful set of guidelines is provided to schools, make sure to discuss any students with special needs with your supervisors before submitting an application. Additionally, the students you wish to bring on field trips must be on pace regarding curriculum in order for the trip request to be approved.
Announcements: If you would like our student council to make any announcements for you or your class, please complete this form and submit to your AP. It could be a winning student poem, details regarding after school programs, or a challenge to the principal to a proxy rap battle (you write the lyrics, students do the rapping).
New 102 Staff: If you haven’t noticed, Friday is our school gear day. You can purchase a hoodie or t-shirt from our UFT reps if interested.
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