MURROW NEWSLETTER
"being in the know"
Allen Barge, Principal
Ms. Rosie D., Parent Coordinator
...because at Edward R Murrow,
we CARE about our students
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UPCOMING EVENTS
See what's happening at MURROW
and
check out the SCHOOL CALENDAR

Murrow Music Sponsors MTG
11/04/19 @ 7pm

Election Day : 11/05/19
Students do not attend school .

11/07/19 3:30pm-5:45pm
Registration is required.

Veterans Day : 11/11/19
School is closed.

For tickets please click
on the show(s)
AS YOU LIKE IT : 11/06-11/09
My Fair Lady: 12/12-12/14

Find your student(s)
MURROW RESOURCES
Explore our FAMILY GUIDE
Daily Schedule: Murrow BAND-AID

PTA Meeting
11/12/19 @ 6:30 PM
in the Student Cafeteria

  • v Call to Order
  • v Reading and Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
  • v President's Report
Review of upcoming dates & events
  1. Food drive November 4 – November 22
  2. Blood drive November 14
  3. PTA ice cream sundae sale December 5
  4. Report cards December 6
  5. Winter production “My Fair Lady” December 12 – December 14
  • v Treasurer’s Report
  • v Principal’s Report
  • v Title 1 Overview for the 2019-2020 school year
  • v Old Business
  • v New Business
  • v Special Guest speaker – Ms. Lyle, SAPIS Counselor (Substance Abuse Prevention Intervention Services)
  • v Adjournment
FAMILY TIME!
Something to do?


Wed Nov 20, 2019 - Sun Jan 12, 2020
NYC Winter Lantern Festival is back to transform Staten Island’s Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden into a whimsical world of light. Bring your whole family to wonder at eight acres of lights, live cultural shows, interactive exhibits, and more.


Brooklyn Flea + Smorgasburg
Winter Market
Saturday + Sunday
(Opening Nov. 2 + 3)
25 Kent Ave. - 8th Floor
Williamsburg, Brooklyn


12/3
5:00-8:00pm
Winter Garden @ Brookfield Place
Light Up Luminaries signals the start of the holiday season with an evening full of fun and holiday cheer as Brookfield Place celebrates the spectacular light installation and holiday tradition. Enjoy free ice skating on the waterfront, sweet treats, and live performances from Joe McGinty & The Losers Lounge and other TBA. For every wish sent by the public during the holiday season, Brookfield will donate $1, up to $25,000 to a charity, to be announced.


December 6 – 8
This free one-hour version of the beloved holiday ballet performed to Tchaikovsky’s cherished score is set Art Nouveau-style circa 1907 with innovative choreography by long-time New York Theatre Ballet choreographer, Keith Michael. The acclaimed dance company will present four performances in the Winter Garden, one of New York City’s only free opportunities to enjoy this must-see holiday performance. Perfect for children ages 3 and up!
December 6: 7pm
December 7: 1pm and 7pm
December 8: 1pm


Words of the WEEK:

ramshackle: poorly constructed
relegate : demote
scrupulous: very careful and precise
tenuous : insignificant, flimsy
vigilant : watchful, alert
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SAT Math Challenge

The speed of a subway train is represented by the equation v = t2 + 2t for all situations where 0 ≤ t ≤ 7, where v is the rate of speed in km per hour, and t is the time in seconds from the moment the train starts moving. In km per hour, how much faster is the subway train moving after 7 seconds than it was moving after 3 seconds?

A: 4
B: 9
C: 15
D: 48



HONORS HAVEN RESORT, Ellenville, NY
 Friday, 02/07/20 -
Sunday, 02/09/20
Setting Clear Expectations
(7 Steps)
#1

Make them clear for yourself. It is pretty difficult to build mutually clear expectations with others if you don't know exactly what they are yourself.
 If you can’t clearly articulate them verbally or on paper, think about it and GET THERE!
And “I’ll know it when I see it” isn’t a clear expectation.

(coming soon... Step #2)
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Murrow Music Sponsors

DONATIONS NEEDED!
Please consider donating the following items for sale at the Music Institute auditions and concerts. All the proceeds from these sales goes directly back into the Music Program.

NEEDED ITEMS
Beverages: Cases of water; Soda (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, seltzer and flavored seltzer cans etc.); Juice boxes; hot chocolate mix; cans of coffee; Gatorade

Snacks: candy/chocolate; individual bags of chips, popcorn, pretzels, goldfish crackers; granola bars; cookies; fruit snacks.

Popular snack in the past include: Nerd Rope; all M&M’s; Snickers; Kit Kats; Skinny Pop; Pringles; Doritos; Gummy Bears; Skittles (regular and sour); Sour Patch Kids; Tootsie Roll Pops; Twizzlers; Ring Pops; Starburst; Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; Oreos; Airheads.

Fresh Baked Goods are also welcome (brownies, cookies, cupcakes).

Please individually wrap
all baked goods.

Items can be brought to school in advance and left with Mr. Licciardi or you simply drop items off at the tables on the nights of the concerts.
Please, feel free to email [email protected] with any questions.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Take a look at one of our
Music Institute Performances!
Don Christensen, Director

Featuring:
1) Swan Lake 0:00 - Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
No. 2- Tempo di Valse
Abraham Sinfort, Trumpet

2) No. 29 6:45 - Scene Finale
Nikya Monroe, Clarinet

3) Reqiuem KV, 626 13:38 - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
VII. Lacrimosa
Joined by Senior Chorus, Jaymes Welsh, Conductor

Murrow is hosting a 
FREE live screening of the
Metropolitan Opera HD Production of Madame Butterfly   on
Saturday, 11/09/19 at 12:45 pm  
in the Anzalone Theater.

Open to all, so please
come with your kids,
family and friends!

Murrow Music Sponsors
need a few volunteers to sell concessions that day
between 1-4 pm.
Please email 
if you are available.


LINCOLN CENTER Education’s Teen Internship Program

Want to get PAID while pursuing a love for the arts? Lincoln Center Education’s Teen Internship Program offers funding, mentoring, and professional development for students interested in pursuing careers in the arts.

As a Teen Intern you will:
  • Participate in a twelve-week internship with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts and one of its constituents, during the spring or summer 2020.
  • Explore career pathways in a renowned performing arts organization.
  • Receive a fixed stipend of $15 per hour for a maximum of 38 hours over twelve weeks.
  • Work with an arts leader and take part in extensive professional development training focused on career readiness and financial literacy.
 
Program Overview: Lincoln Center Education’s (LCE) Teen Internship Program offers high school students the opportunity to discover the behind-the-scenes operations of a major arts institution and seeks to develop the next generation of artists, professionals and leaders who represent the artistic, racial and economic diversity of NYC. Interns selected will be placed in the spring or summer cohort. Spring internships take place from February 28 - June 5th and summer internships take place from June 5th and end mid- August. 
Contact: For more information about the Teen Internship Program, please contact [email protected].
 
Learn More & Apply:

The Murrow Way
...we have
HIGH EXPECTATIONS!

When we have high expectations  for students and provide tasks that are engaging and of  high  interest, students build self-esteem, increase confidence and improve academic performance.

Students???!!!!
Need help with your subjects???
Here is the
If it doesn't mix n' mingle with your schedule, please see the AP of the department of your teacher so accommodations can be made!




















Got Got Spirit?
...get some
Trans Lifeline is a national trans-led 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of trans lives by responding to the critical needs of the transgender community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. Their vision is to fight the epidemic of trans suicide and improve overall life-outcomes of trans people by facilitating justice-oriented, collective community aid.
The Hotline:  877-565-8860
NYC offers many kinds of help in a crisis, but it is sometimes hard to know which is right for you or a loved one. Visit  NYC Well  or call them at 1-888-NYC-WELL (1-888-692-9355) and they will help you find what you need.
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is committed to educating the next generation of peace-builders about the U.S. role in preventing and resolving conflicts around the world, and about the important part that young people can play as engaged global citizens.
Starting in 1987, USIP challenged students to think critically about global issues of conflict and peace through the National Peace Essay Contest (NPEC). Now, USIP is building upon the legacy of the NPEC (which was wrapped up in 2014) by partnering with other organizations on a range of initiatives that inspire students to learn more about global peacebuilding and to put their own good ideas into action.
In Profiles in Courage, John F. Kennedy recounted the stories of eight U.S. senators who risked their careers to do what was right for the nation. These leaders demonstrated political courage by taking a stand for the public good in spite of pressure by interest groups, their political party, or even their constituents. The Profile in Courage Essay Contest challenges students to write an original and creative essay that demonstrates an understanding of  political courage as described by John F. Kennedy in Profiles in Courage .
The maximum word count is 1,000 with a minimum of 700, not including citations and bibliography. Use at least five varied sources such as government documents, letters, newspaper articles, books, and/or personal interviews.
All submissions must adhere to  contest requirements .
The contest deadline is January 17, 2020.
Contest Topic
Describe and analyze an act of political courage by a U.S. elected official who served during or after 1917, the year John F. Kennedy was born. Include an analysis of the obstacles, risks, and consequences associated with the act. The essay may concern an issue at the local, state, national, or international level.
Cool Culture partners with preschools and schools to support family engagement in art and culture throughout New York City. Along with hosting family festivals and family programs, we provide families with FREE admission to 90 New York City museums, gardens, historical societies, and zoos.


The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers , a nonprofit organization, identifies teenagers with exceptional artistic and literary talent and brings their remarkable work to a national audience through The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. 

Eyebeam Art and Technology Center offers a drop-in workshops for teens 13-18, every Thursday, featuring video production, audio mixing and editing and video game design. Reservations are recommended but not required. 


New York Pops Orchestra gives free Saturday music lessons to talented students. In addition, the orchestra invites students to its rehearsals at Carnegie Hall and offers an opportunity for students to speak with the conductor and musicians. 

HarlemLive is award winning, critically acclaimed web magazine produced by teens from throughout New York City. It is a journalism, technology, and leadership program that teaches students ages 13 to 21 how to run an online newspaper. The publication includes news articles, investigative stories, opinion pieces, personal essays, poetry, photography and video documentaries. The students organize events, conduct workshops and sit on panels, increasing their networking and public speaking abilities. 
Got EATS?

Pastelón
Ingredients
for 6 servings
  • 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 small bunch fresh culantro
  • 1 red bell pepper, small , roughly chopped
  • 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 medium head garlic, cloves seperated and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ¼ cups canola oil, divided
  • 5 pimento-stuffed spanish olives, thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried adobo seasoning, divided
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons sazon goya seasoning powder, with saffron
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 4 very ripe plantains
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 2 large eggs

Preparation
  1. To the bowl of a food processor, add the cilantro, culantro, onion, red and green bell peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin. Pulse until combined. The sofrito should have the consistency of a tapenade.
  2. Heat ¼ cup (60 ml) of canola oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sofrito and fry, stirring constantly, until deepened in color but not brown, about 3 minutes. Add the olives to the pan and stir to combine.
  3. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Season with the ½ teaspoon salt.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon of adobo seasoning, the Sazón seasoning, and the tomato sauce and stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid is absorbed into the meat, about 7 minutes. Transfer the beef mixture to a medium bowl with a slotted spoon, discarding any excess liquid. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and set aside.
  5. Peel the plantains, cut in half crosswise, then slice each half lengthwise to get 4 thin slices.
  6. Heat the remaining cup of canola oil in the same pan over medium-high heat until the oil starts to shimmer. Test one plantain slice in the oil--if it bubbles and sizzles, the oil is ready.
  7. Fry the plantains in batches until they are lightly browned on the edges and tender in the centers, 4–5 minutes, turning occasionally with a fork. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season on both sides with salt.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  9. Arrange a single layer of plantains in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Using a slotted spoon, top with about half of the meat mixture. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella over the meat sauce. Repeat with more plantains, the remaining meat sauce, and another cup of mozzarella. Finish with the remaining plantains.
  10. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the remaining teaspoon of adobo seasoning.
  11. Pour the egg mixture over the plantains, then cover the baking dish with foil.
  12. Bake the pastelón until the eggs are set and the cheese is bubbly, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven and turn the oven to broil. Uncover the dish and sprinkle the remaining cup of mozzarella over the top. Broil for 5 minutes, or until cheese on top is golden brown. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
  13. Enjoy!

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AMISH CRACKER PUDDING

Ingredients
4 c. milk
1 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. (32) crushed saltine crackers
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
Optional: 1 tsp. cinnamon

Directions
Heat milk and sugar over medium heat. Slowly add cracker crumbs, stirring constantly. Remove 1/2 of the hot mixture and stir it into the beaten eggs. Return egg mixture to hot mixture and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add vanilla and cinnamon, if you chose to put it in. Chill and serve topped with whipped cream



TRANSITION FAIR!
JUNIORS & SENIORS!!

Dear Parents of Juniors and Seniors:
Please join us at Edward R. Murrow’s Annual Transition Fair for students with special needs. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about options available to your child as he/she prepares to leave high school and gain independence.

Over 25 organizations are expected to attend including:
· Colleges
· Trade Schools
· Department of Education Vocational Programs
· Employment Programs


Date: Thursday, November 21, 2019
Time: 9:15 a.m. to 12:55 p.m.
Place: Edward R. Murrow High School
1600 Avenue L, Brooklyn, NY 11230
First Floor Gym


Please RSVP
by Friday, 11/08/19 to
Nicole Ifill or Larry Neuman at 718.258.9283, ext. 3920.
You can email Ms. Ifill at [email protected]
or Mr. Neuman at [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you at this very informative event!

The Generation Google Scholarship was established to help aspiring computer scientists excel in technology and become leaders in the field. Selected students will receive 10,000 USD (for those studying in the US) or 5,000 CAD (for those studying in Canada) for the 2020-2021 school year. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of each candidate's impact on diversity, demonstrated leadership, and academic background. The program is open to qualified students who meet all the minimum qualifications and we strongly encourage people who identify as part of historically underrepresented groups, including Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx, American Indian, or Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, to apply. As part of the scholarship, current undergraduate or graduate students will be invited to attend the Google Scholars’ Retreat in the summer of 2020.

Deadline to apply: 12/05/19
To apply, visit:
Study Habit #6
~Create a Study Group~
Working in groups can help students when they’re struggling to understand a concept and can enable them to complete assignments more quickly than when working alone. Keep groups small and structured to ensure the maximum benefit to participants and reduce distractions.
The New York City Department of Education offers free breakfast, lunch and after-school meals to all NYC public school students during the school year.
Please fill out an application (every application counts)
Edward R Murrow HS
1600 Avenue L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: 718-258-9283
Fax: 718-252-2611
Ms. Rosie D.