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A Note from the PTA President
Dear HSMSE Families,
Welcome! The 2021-2022 school year is upon us, and we are very excited for what the year holds.
Our first PTA meeting was held on September 23, and we had a record attendance! Thanks to all the 150 people who attended the meeting in-person and on Zoom. I hope that we can maintain this high-level of parent participation throughout the entire school year.
We understand that it can be a challenge for a lot of parents to attend our in-person meetings, thus our upcoming PTA meetings will move to Zoom. The only other hybrid meeting that we'll have will be on February 15, 2022, our first meeting for the spring semester.
I would also encourage all of you to try to find the time and opportunity to volunteer and be involved at HSMSE and the PTA. It's a great way to find out more about your kids' school experience, and it's fun!
Lastly, HSMSE is celebrating its 20th anniversary this school year, and we are already gearing up for the festivities. If you would like to be part of the 20th Anniversary Committee and sign up for PTA activities and events, please click here.
A note on fundraising at HSMSE
The school receives a limited amount of funds from the NYC Department of Education (your tax dollars). We depend on parental donations in order to support the clubs, sports teams, scholarships, teacher grants, and events we do every year. We ask that each family donate $750 per student to the PTA. But please donate whatever is comfortable for you, as we are trying to reach 100% participation from our families. The easiest way to donate is online at our secure website.
Regards,
Fern Robles
PTA President
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PTA President
Fern Robles
PTA Vice President
Gabriela Newman
PTA Treasurer
Anne Katz
PTA Recording Secretary
Jenny Bonnet
Corresponding Secretary
Megan Rha
Website Chair
Darian Levin
Fundraising Chairs
Angeline Huang
Joshua Livnat
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Senior Class Parent Delegates
Megan Krasney
Carmen Melendez
Junior Class Parent Delegates
Elise Berkman
Mahlet Tsegaye
Sophomore Class Parent Delegates
Kim Martin-Shah
Susan Blank
Freshman Class Parent Delegates
Dani Williams
Nevin Elizabeth Gokalp
SLT Parent Members
Serena Koh (Parent)
Linda Lecomte (Parent)
Karen Lin (Parent)
Christina Sfakianos (Parent)
Fern Robles (PTA President, De facto Member)
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PTA Fundraising supports clubs, sports, special school-wide events, and prom, field trips, teacher appreciation, materials for the classrooms, college essay and SAT workshops and more. Parent donations are always welcome, and volunteers who'd like to work on fundraising are also welcome. If anyone has a party room or space available in their building that you think would be a great place to hold an event, please let the fundraising chairs know by emailing them at PTAFundraising@hsmse.org.
The PTA Newsletter is published every month. If you'd like to contribute articles and/or photographs, please email HSMSENewsletter@hsmse.org.
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PTA Fall 2021 Parent Mixers
Junior/Senior Parents - Wednesday, September 29
Freshman/Sophomore Parents - Thursday, October 14
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SAVE THE DATE!
SUNDAY 10/24 FOR THE 1RUN 5K!
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Join us at the annual 1RUN 5K to raise money for HSMSE and other participating public schools on Sunday, October, 24th at 9am. Registration is open at The1Run.com. Don't forget to set up and share a personal fundraising page to raise money for our school! Last year our school raised over $7,000 - let's top that amount this year! All ages are welcome to sign up and participate, either in person* or virtually. Parents, siblings, friends, teachers - we hope you join us to support our school.
*In-person participation will be limited to the first 250 registrants.
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When does the school day begin and end (bell schedule)?
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HSMSE has a new bell schedule this year: the school day begins at 8:30am and ends at 2:50pm.
Whom do I contact if I have a question about my child’s schedule?
How can my child get a replacement MetroCard or student ID?
- Your child should see Ms. Ortiz on the first floor for a replacement card.
Whom do I call when my child is ill and unable to go to school?
- Email the guidance counselor: Ms. Patterson for 9th & 10th Grades, Mr. Klein for 11th & 12th Grades.
- Students should also email their teachers directly when they will be absent.
Where can I find my child's schedule of classes, teachers and grades?
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Parents can find this information on PupilPath.
Will there be any possibility of having remote versions of classes?
- No. Remote classes will ONLY happen if the city determines a need to switch to a remote week of school or if it is an ASYNCHRONOUS SCHOOL DAY.
- There are zero options to choose a remote class.
If my child is vaccinated, does this change the random COVID testing?
- No. All students are subject to random COVID testing (as long as their COVID testing consent form is on file) and ALL students will have a daily temperature check and have to complete the daily health screening online form in order to enter the school, daily.
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We are monitoring the city policies daily and should they change, we will keep students updated. If you have further inquiries about COVID related questions, please contact Mr. Zara at bzara@hsmse.org
Does the school have a nurse on campus?
- Yes! Nurse Gloria can be found in Room B15.
Who is HSMSE's Parent Coordinator?
- Laurie Pecorari is the school's Parent Coordinator. She sends out notices about the school and a weekly parent newsletter. She also helps to organize GEM (Girl's Empowerment Movement) lunches, which we hope will return this year!
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If you are not receiving regular emails from her, please contact her at lpecorari@hsmse.org.
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What to Expect at HSMSE This Year |
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Below, we've provided a picture of a year in the life of HSMSE. Every year is different, so events and dates may change. We hope you'll get involved by attending our meetings, parent parties, athletic competitions, fundraisers or all of the above! We also plan to have volunteer opportunities, like during Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, where you can get involved.
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Freshman and new student orientation. Welcome to the class of 2025!
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First day of school!
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Soccer season starts
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Cross Country season opener and family picnic at Van Cortlandt Park, plus team trail work in Van Cortlandt Park, as a way to give back to our city
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See HSMSE's sports calendars on the PSAL website
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Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15)
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First PTA Meeting (Thursday, September 23, 6:30pm)
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Club Fair on the Quad, where students can find out about all the clubs at HSMSE (TBD)
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Math Team (Math Challenge) first meeting (Monday, September 27)
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College Essay Workshops for Seniors - open to all seniors, free of charge (Part 1 of 2, Tuesday, September 28, 7:00pm)
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Parent Workshop: "Welcome Back - A Whole New Normal" with HSMSE's mental health clinician, Ms. Bianca Gambrah (Wednesday, September 29, 2:00pm)
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Junior and Senior Parent Mixer (Wednesday, September 29, 6:30pm)
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Senior Parents' Meeting w/ Wade Klein (Tuesday, October 5, more details to come)
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College Essay Workshops for Seniors - open to all seniors, free of charge (Part 2 of 2, Tuesday, October 5, 7:00pm)
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Freshman and Sophomore Parent Mixer (Thursday, October 14, 6:00pm)
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Monthly Principal's Breakfasts start this month (Friday, October 15, 10am, more details to come)
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Italian Heritage Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day (Monday, October 11, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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PTA Meeting (Thursday, October 21, 6:30pm)
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The 1Run 5K (Sunday, October 24, 9:00am): PTA fundraiser with other NYC public high schools, along the Hudson River Greenway, or virtual. Please join us. All are welcome! Sign up here!
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PSAT standardized test administered to sophomores and juniors (TBD)
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Election Day (Tuesday, November 2, fully remote, asynchronous instructional day, per DOE)
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Indoor Track and Basketball seasons start
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Cross Country team volunteers at NYC Marathon (Mile 24, Sunday, November 7)
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American Mathematics Competitions (AMC 10/12, TBD)
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Veteran's Day (Thursday, November 11, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (afternoon and evening hours available)
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PTA Meeting, College Presentation by Wade Klein (Thursday, November 18, 6:30pm)
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Thanksgiving Recess (Thursday-Friday, November 25-26, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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Giving Tuesday (more details to come)
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Sassy Sock Day, Ugly Sweater Day and Cozy Pajama Day (TBD)
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PTA Meeting, More College Prep (Thursday, December 16, 6:30pm)
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Night at the Sprints, Indoor Track event at the Armory
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Winter Recess (December 24-31, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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Finals / Oasis Week (January 18-21, make-up finals on January 24)
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PTA Meeting, Mid-Year Check-up and Q&A (Thursday, January 20, 6:30pm)
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AATG/National German Exam (TBD)
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Regents Exams (January 25-28)
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Professional Development Day (Monday, January 31, no students in attendance)
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- Black History Month
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Lunar New Year (Tuesday, February 1, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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Spring Term Begins (Wednesday, February 2)
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Multicultural Day (TBD)
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PTA Meeting, Choosing a Concentration with Assistant Principal Sean Dolcy (Thursday, February 17, 6:30pm)
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Midwinter Recess (February 21-25, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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- Women's History Month
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Pi Day (Monday, March 14)
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NYCDOE-Sponsored SAT Exam (TBD)
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Individual Family College Consultations & College Prep Workshops begin for Juniors
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PTA Meeting (Thursday, March 24 6:30pm)
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Parent-Teacher Conferences (afternoon and evening hours available)
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Outdoor Track, Baseball, Boys Volleyball and Softball seasons start
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Annual Talent Show (TBD)
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Spring Recess (April 15-22, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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PTA Meeting, College Advice from Senior Parents (Thursday, April 28, 6:30pm)
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Principals' Day (Sunday, May 1)
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week (May 2-6)
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AP Exams (check dates here)
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Eid al-Fitr (Monday, May 2, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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PTA Meeting, College Advice from Seniors (Thursday, May 19, 6:30pm)
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Memorial Day (Monday, May 30, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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College Essay Writing Workshops for Juniors (TBD)
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10th graders select a concentration from three options - Math Track, Engineering Track and Science Track/Mt. Sinai Program (TBD)
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PTA Meeting, Elections & Budget Approval (Wednesday, June 8, 6:30pm)
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PTA Spring Gala, 20th Anniversary Celebration (TBD)
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Chancellor's Day (Thursday, June 9, no students in attendance)
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Freshman Egg Drop Contest (TBD)
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Finals / Oasis Week (TBD)
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Athletic Awards and Banquets (TBD)
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Say Yes to the Dress! Prom Boutique (TBD, donations requested and parents with sewing skills needed for alterations!)
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Juneteenth (Monday, June 20, observed, SCHOOL CLOSED)
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Prom (Terrace on the Park, Wednesday, June 15)
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Regents Exams (June 15-24)
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Graduation (TBD)
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Last Day of School (Monday, June 27 - return text books, receive report cards and early dismissal!)
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The PTA of HSMSE is recognized as a 501(c)(3) non-profit by the IRS.
Our federal tax ID number is 11-3671895.
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Matching Gifts
Does your company match gifts? If so, you may be able to double the impact of your gift. Simply ask your employer for a matching gift form, fill it out, and mail it to the PTA at:
HSMSE PTA
Baskerville Hall
240 Convent Avenue
New York, NY 10031
Matching gifts can make a huge difference in the lives of our children. All you have to do is ask!
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