FROM THE HEADMASTER

February, although short, was a joyful month!

22 professionals representing a variety of professions: fire fighter, bank teller, real estate broker, a law student, leaders in non- profit management, in human resources and in digital marketing came to speak. Every student in the school had an opportunity to visit four distinct groupings of professionals, each with a combination of professions. The students were interested and asked a wide range of questions, many focusing on the journey each professional took to get to where they are now.

VALENTINE’S DAY ROSES AND CHOCOLATES

Roses and chocolates sent by secret admirers across the school landscape has become a tradition at the Muniz Academy. Many happy smiles were seen everywhere, throughout this Valentine’s Day.

THE STUDENT OF THE MONTH AT FEBRUARY AREYTO

The monthly Areyto is now the purview of the Student Council. At February’s Aretyo

the first winners of the Council – inspired Students of the Month were announced.

For 9th grade: Angelis Garcia Diaz; For 10th Grade: Yerellín Diaz De La Rosa ;

For 11th Grade: Kayliaris Espinoza Munoz; and for 12th grade: Alan Polanco

These students were recommended by their teachers as demonstrating the Qualities of RAICES (roots) that are central to the School’s teachings. These are: Responsibility, Advocacy, Integrity, Compassion Excellence and Stretch.

The Student of the Month Initiative is the brain child of Derrick Medina, the Vice-President of the Student Council.

At the close of the February “Areyto”, everyone was delightfully surprised to hear a rousing Jazz number played by our very own “Las Margaritas” band. The ensemble brought so much joy as well as pride in our talented faculty!

We're thrilled to announce the success of our inaugural basketball teams! The girls team had a great first season led by the dynamic efforts of 9th Grade Spanish teacher Francisco De La Rosa, alongside the invaluable assistance of Darla Castaño, a key member of the College team, and Nefe George, our dedicated School Resource Officer.

Our boys basketball team, in its inaugural year, has achieved a remarkable feat by clinching a spot in the playoffs. Congratulations to both teams for their outstanding accomplishments!

Continuing with the focus on College and Careers, so important to all in this school,

on February 28th, 7 MMA Alumni came to the school to present a panel to the 9th grade class entitled Your Post Secondary Plan. These Alumni came to show the 9th graders some perspective on the importance of getting good grades now and on working on the skills that they have found necessary in the world after high school.

When you give to Margarita Muñiz Academy, you provide resources that enable our Boston youth to experience the power of playing a musical instrument, finding the intellectual thrill of solving a math equation or writing a poem and becoming a leader in the community.