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Our preferred school code is: 900122003
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Contacting TBLS
Magistri and administration
email addresses will be found
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Happy Friday,
The Discipuli-led conferences are on March 16th and 17th, so please ensure that your child makes the appointments with their magistri. They will be given appointment forms on Monday, March 7th.
There will be an Open House for accepted Students on March 30th. We would like parents to join us to share their experience and knowledge about TBLS.
Have a great weekend!
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PA Meeting Reminder
The PA General Meeting is on
Wednesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. at TBLS. Please note that this day has been rescheduled from the original date listed on the original PA calendar.
There will be an IB Focus group discussion with Ms. Busoni.
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Upcoming March dates to Remember:
- Monday, 14th & Tuesday 15th
- Class II Portraits
- Tuesday 15th - March Madness theme = College Day
-Wednesday, 16th - Discipuli-Led Conferences -- 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, 17th - Discipuli-Led Conferences -- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
- Monday, 21st - Campus-wide Blood Drive
- Tuesday, 22nd - Final Italy Trip meeting for Class I parents and discipuli
- Friday 25th - Good Friday - Schools are closed
- Tuesday, 29th - Buddy Day for prospective discipuli
- Wednesday 30th - Spring Open House for Accepted Discipuli -
Parents are welcome to come meet with prospective families
- Thursday 31st - Buddy Day for prospective discipuli
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The NYC DOE Surveys
will be distributed at the Discipuli-led Conferences next week.
We
urge parents to complete the surveys on the day and submit them to Ms. Blankson.
Once submitted, you will receive a
RAFFLE TICKET
for a chance to
win a $50 gift certificate.
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TBLS Talent Show - April 16th
Calling all musicians, rappers, dancers and singers, poets - Sign up for the TBLS Talent Show w Deadline to sign up is March 29th - see Ms. Blankson for further details and registration form.
Attention Class II discipuli,
You will be taking your portraits on Monday and Tuesday, March 14th and 15th in Room 202. Your names and appointment times will be posted in the atria. Please be sure to keep your appointments because this will be your only opportunity to have your portraits taken at TBLS. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ortiz in Room 109.
Basketball
The Boys Varsity Basketball Team concludes the regular season this weekend with a doubleheader starting TODAY against Francis Perkins at 5:45. Tomorrow will be a rematch of last year's championship game as they take on MBA at 2:30. Both games will be played at TBLS
The full basketball schedule is available by clicking the link below.
Congratulations to the Mock Trial team for their win this week over Urban Action Academy! The defense team will now compete in round 4 on Wednesday!
Poetry out Loud State Finals
This Monday, March 14th, Eseme Segbefia will compete in the Poetry Out Loud State Final. Please wish her good luck!
Spring Young Runners program
There will be a meeting on Monday, 3/14, at 3pm in room 105 for everyone interested in participating in the spring Young Runners program. The spring running season is a great opportunity for anyone looking to get outside, exercise, and have a great time with other TBLS discipuli in a friendly and non-competitive setting. Discipuli who are interested in trying out for next fall's PSAL cross country team are especially encouraged to attend.
Pi Day Celebrations
Math Club will be hosting TBLS's annual "Pi Day Celebration of Math" on Monday, March 14th, in Rooms 101 and 171, from 3:14 PM to 4:30 PM. All are invited to partake in math games, puzzles, toys, brainteasers, and pie!
Volleyball
Any discipuli who are interested in joining the Boys Volleyball Club can pick up a permission slip in room 169. See Mr. Slotnik with questions.
This spring, Gaynor Campus will also be forming a Girls Volleyball Club. Interested discipuli must attend an information session on Monday March 21st at 3:30 in room 101. See Mr. Slotnik with questions.
Key club - Hoops for Hearts
On Wednesday, March 23, the Key Club will host Hoops for Heart, a chance for discipuli to raise money for the American Heart Association. As part of the fundraiser, discipuli will compete in a jump rope competition and square off with magistri in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament. More details coming soon!
World Religions
The IB World Religions II class will take a tour and participate in a workshop at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine on the Upper West Side on Thursday, March 24th from 10:30am - 1:50pm.
March Madness
March Madness is our annual school spirit competition. Classes I through IV dress up each Tuesday to show their spirit and choose representatives to participate in weekly challenges in the Auditorium. March Madness continues on March 15th with
College Day. Wear a college hoodie or T-shirt, or go for the bonus points for your class by going head to toe in the colors of your college of choice, or dressing up like your college's mascot! See fliers in the atria for more information.
Please contact Mr. Stromoski with any questions, or if you would like to participate in the '
Minute to Win it' event.
Class III families, save the date
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On Wednesday, April 20 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., come learn about the International Baccalaureate program. Class III discipuli will be starting their IB courses next year, and they will be choosing their math and science classes, as well as their IB elective with their advisors in May. We will be having an Information Session on April 20 to explain the choices students will have and the process they will follow. Questions? Please email the Class III GLLs, Mr. Baker and Ms. Glass.
Libellus
Libellus, the literary magazine of the Brooklyn Latin School, is currently accepting submissions of art, poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for publication in our 2015-2016 issue! All TBLS discipuli and alumni are invited to submit. Submissions can be emailed to tbls.libellus@gmail.com. See Ms. Dunn in room 117 or a member of the Libellus staff with questions.
Campus-wide Blood Drive
The Campus-wide blood drive will take place on Monday, March 21st 9am-3pm in the 2nd floor library. Please contact Ms. Monahan for further details : jmonahan@brooklynlatin.org., and obtain a copy of the waiver from the main office.
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Announcements:
Attention all Class II Discipuli & Parents:
The College Office will begin holding Junior College Meetings with Class II discipuli and their parents/guardians. These meetings will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays during the discipuli's Conclave, Research and Composition, or P.E. recitations. To schedule a meeting, please email
collegeoffice@brooklynlatin.org
with at least two dates and recitations that work for your family.
A letter with more information about these meetings was mailed and emailed home.
Kaplan SAT and ACT Classroom courses at The Brooklyn Latin School
The Brooklyn Latin ACT course run by Kaplan has been cancelled
. If you are interested in ACT prep course, please come to the College Office for more information. We can put you in touch with Kaplan, who will try to put you in another class for a 10% discount.
Kaplan will still be running a full New SAT classroom courses at Brooklyn Latin School in preparation for the May SAT.
Please see below for the course dates and times. Please call 1-800-527-8378 to enroll today.
New SAT Classroom Course - Class Code: SMKM16141
Friday, 3/18, 2:30-5:30pm
Friday, 4/1, 2:30-5:30pm
Saturday, 4/9, 9am-12:15pm
Friday, 4/15, 2:30-5:30pm
Friday, 5/6 2:30-5:30pm
Attention all Class II Discipuli & Parents:
Class II Discipuli must take either the SAT or ACT at least once during their Junior Year. Discipuli will receive a confirmation email when they complete their SAT or ACT registration. This confirmation email must be forwarded to the College Office at
collegeoffice@brooklynlatin.org
by May 15th
, 2016.
Scholarship Information:
Please make sure to check out the additional college office link for new scholarship opportunities!
This is updated weekly!!
College Office Contact Information:
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Hello Families and Discipuli!
Greetings from the Counseling Office!
We are so excited to continue our series of counseling workshops as the semester goes on. This week, our Class III discipuli learned more about their learning styles and ways that they can best study given their particular style. So today's tip provides even more information about three of the many different learning styles and ways that you can study for each style!
Visual learners - They like to picture and visualize images for what they learn. STUDY TIP: Try to draw a diagram or sketch a concept when trying to memorize or retain it.
Auditory learners - They like to hear information and listen to an explanation more than they like to read or see it. STUDY TIP: Try repeating concepts out loud or watching videos related to the concept when trying to understand it.
Kinesthetic learners - They like to learn by doing and feel best when they are active and engaged. STUDY TIP: Try to do something else while studying so that you keep moving. Tap a pencil, squeeze a stress ball (but don't get too distracted) and take frequent breaks to get your energy out!
Remember, people can sometimes be a combination of different learning styles, so don't be afraid to try different techniques to studying to see what works!
Have a great weekend and happy studying!
Sincerely,
Ms. Teslik and Ms. McCaughey
Working Papers, Transcripts and Recommendation Requests
For working papers applications, official transcripts and/or recommendation requests for all non-college programs, please see your School Counselor in Room 141 for appropriate forms. Parents and discipuli, please allow at least 2 weeks for processing a transcript and/or recommendation.
Please note for Recommendation Requests
: You must fill out the questionnaire on back of the Transcript/Recommendation Request form and attach a resume if you have one.
Recommendation and Transcript requests must be hand-delivered to your counselor!
Internships, Volunteering and Other Opportunities:
Summer Programs for High School Students - Columbia University
What: The New York City Program comprises over fifty curricular options ranging from business and the sciences to creative writing and psychology. Intensive focus on field of study is combines with a rich array of extracurricular offerings - recreational activities, community outreach projects, special lectures, and college-planning seminars . The residential option features supervised excursions throughout the city in the evening and on the weekends.
When: Session 1: June 26 - July 16, Session 2: July 18 - August 6
LENS at Wake Forest University Summer Program
What: Three-week residential experience. Program of study based on global challenges. Rising high school juniors and senior are eligible.
When: June 26 - July 15
Applications accepted on a rolling basis. Scholarships available.
St. John's College Summer Academy (Santa Fe and Annapolis)
What: The Summer Academy at St. John's College is
a pre-college, residential summer program that offers high school students ages 15 to 18 an exceptional learning experience. Organized in one-week sessions, students
read and discuss texts from the Western canon in small classes guided by St. John's renowned faculty. Students live in dormitories and share campus amenities as well as enjoy off-campus excursions to celebrated sites. Sessions are hosted on both St. John's campus locations, in Annapolis, MD and Santa Fe, NM.
Tuition is $990 per week-long session and scholarships are available. (Tuition includes room and board, books, activity fees and, if needed, transportation from local airports to campus.)
When: Session dates range from June 26 - July 30
Experience Summer in the City at Barnard
What: Students from around the globe come to New York City to pursue their passions in a rigorous, academic setting. With six distinct programs to choose from, ranging from entrepreneurship to dance, you have the unique opportunity to explore an area of interest on a deeper level through both in-class discussions and city exploration. As part of the learning experience at Barnard, you will get a taste of both college life and the Big Apple!
When: Program dates vary.
Application Deadline: Applications for all programs are reviewed when completed and students are admitted on a rolling admissions basis. April 1st - deadline for scholarship applicants.
Engineering Summer Academy at Penn
What: Penn Engineering offers a unique program for a selective group of high school students (rising 10-12 graders) to experience rigorous and challenging college-level coursework. The three-week Engineering Summer Academy at Penn or ESAP combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience in cutting edge technologies.
When: July 3 - 23
Application Deadline: Priority: March 18 / Final: May 13
Please note that need-based financial aid to attend ESAP is available, and they are committed to making it possible for highly qualified students to attend, regardless of their family income.
NYU Precollege Program
What: NYU Precollege offers rising high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience academic and student life at New York University. This academically rigorous program places high school students in six-week, intensive, college-level courses with current college students and allows them to gain academic credit, which may be applied to a future degree.
When: July 5 - August 16
Application Deadline: April 1
This Way Ahead Program
What: This Way Ahead program, a retail training and paid internship program sponsored by Gap Foundation is now recruiting! The program is highly competitive and only the best candidates will be chosen to participate. All participants chosen will have the opportunity to compete to receive a paid internship opportunity at the Gap, Old Navy or Banana Republic.
How/When: Interested candidates must attend an Info Session held at The Door which are held everyTuesday, Wednesday and Thursda
y beginning March 8th 2016 at 4:30pm and at 5:30pm.
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The Center for Excellence in Youth Education, housed in the Center for Multicultural and Community Affairs, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is pleased to announce the opening of our Summer Program Application!
This summer, we will offer 3 hands-on, project-based research courses for rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In addition, rising seniors are encouraged to apply to our Hospital Placement internship program. Do keep in mind that students who participate in one of our research courses, will receive preference for the internship program should they chose to apply during their junior year!
The new application and course descriptions are attached to this e-mail and are posted on our website at:
www.icahn.mssm.edu/ceyesummer
. More specific directions related to the application process and requirements can be found on the coversheet of the application attached here.
Please note that applications are due April 8, 2016 and only students with complete applications will be considered.
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SYEP participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations.
Youth may apply online at
application.nycsyep.com.
For questions, call Youth Connect at 800-246-24646 or 311.
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CREATE MOTION!
Week 1: July 18 through July 22
In this workshop, students will capture live motion through the use of our 3-D Motion Capture studio, animate and edit those movements using Autodesk Maya, and incorporate animated elements into a game environment.
Week 2: July 25 through July 29
Conceptualizing and using visual language to communicate messages and ideas clearly and effectively is a paramount task to graphic artists. In this workshop, students will create powerful design solutions using 3-D printing, photography, illustration, and typography to design a logo and overall identity for a potential client or for themselves.
Students must apply for the scholarship by May 1, 2016.
The deadline to register for this year's workshop is June 16, 2016. If you have any questions regarding the summer program, I can be reached by email at
tnauheim@nyit.edu
or by phone at 516.686.7881 or 212.261.1742.
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Become a Discovery Guide at NY Aquarium
Discovery Guides must be at least 15 years old, submit a completed application, participate in an interview and attend all seven mandatory training classes. The program runs year round, with an upcoming training in June (see our website for dates) and in August. Students must commit to a minimum of 120 hours of service (for the summer), plus 5 education hours or 150 hours of service (for the academic year), plus 5 ed
ucati
on
hours.
Click here to learn more
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Applications for NASA SEES Summer Internship Due
March 20
The Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM program for high school students. The program takes place in Austin, Texas from
July 17 - 29.
Students completing grades 10 or 11 in June 2016 should be encouraged to apply.
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Gye Nyame Empowerment Project
Friday, March 18, 2016 at 4:30 PM -
Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 6:00 PM (EDT)
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2016 Symposium NY Conference
March 28th
@
Columbia University
Symposium is committed to broadening its influence right here in New York City. As the head of Symposium NY program, I am currently working with my team members to put together a one-day conference on March 28th for high school students in New York City area. During the conference, high school students will participate in student-led seminars that explore various topics related to liberal art, through reading important texts and engaging in discussions. One important focus of the conference is promoting cross-cultural understanding, which we plan to achieve by putting Eastern texts in conversation with the Western canon. We are convinced that the conference will introduce to high school students a new, interactive learning experience who likely have no prior exposure to this kind of intellectual discourse. This conference will also be a preview of our long-term project of hosting bi-weekly seminars on Columbia campus. Below you will find more information regarding Symposium New York conference and the RSVP form for students who wish to participate in the conference.
Once again, the conference will be on March 28th and will take place on Columbia University campus. The event is completely free and open to all high school students in New York City. We are thrilled about this upcoming conference and we hope that you share our enthusiasm! If this sounds like a worthwhile opportunity, we would encourage you to share information about the conference with your students. I would also be more than happy to provide you with more information and answer any of your concerns. Thank you so much for your time!
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NYC STEAM
Summer Internship Program
The New York City Department of Design and Construction (NYC DDC) STEAM Initiatives Division was created this past year to establish an inclusive path for New York City's youth into the fields of Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Our outreach programs create valuable, hands-on opportunities for students to learn about the built environment and the resilient future of NYC as outlined by Mayor Bill de Blasio's #OneNYC Initiative.
The DDC STEAM Initiatives Division would like to invite your students to apply to our PAID 6 weeks High School Summer Internship Program. The Internship Program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in architecture, engineering, building trades, public administration, business administration or information technology. The program is structured to enable students to gain exposure to the many careers in the built environment and to learn about what it takes to build NYC. It is a unique opportunity to prepare students for the growing demands of the job market. Please click here to view the 2016 DDC High School Summer Internship Program Application.
Application Deadline April 15, 2016
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The GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council (YLC)
The GreenThumb Youth Leadership Council (YLC) is a great volunteer opportunity in the summer months for youth from the ages of 14 - 21. The program's goal is to bring youth into community gardening and teach them new skills like food production and composting methods. The program requires youth to complete 20 service hours at a community garden in July and August. There will be service projects to complete at each participating garden, a kickoff celebration and graduation ceremony. The YLC is something students can put on a resume and college application. Any student interested in agriculture, composting, botany, construction, stewardship or community engagement should apply. A student who graduates from this program can expect to be able to grow their own vegetables and herbs, harvest rainwater, and turn waste into organic fertilizer.
The application deadline is April 30th
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Everyone should have received their login information and registration codes for Pupil Path. If you have not yet registered, please do so as there is a wealth of information available. If you have misplaced registration information, please contact the nblankson@brooklynlatin.org.
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Free Microsoft Office 365 Software for students and families
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New York City Office of Adult and Continuing Education
Did you know that the NYC DOE's Office of Adult and Continuing Education - click here for details- offers tuition-free adult education classes to individuals who are 21 and over who do not have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent? Parents can enroll in English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes to learn English, Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) classes, formerly (GED), to earn a high school equivalency diploma, and Career and Technical Education classes to become certified in a trade, such as Certified Nurse Assistant, Culinary Arts, Microsoft Certification, and more. Proof of US residency is not required
To Pay for School Lunch
Please the use the new website which replaces my My lunch money - My School Bucks
NYC School Account - Click here to create an account with a temporary password. If you do not have a temporary password, you will have to come to the school to obtain one. Please ensure that you have a valid ID.
With a NYC Schools Account, parents are able to access key information about their child's progress in school, including attendance, report card grades, general student information, and test scores (new) in one of ten languages on a computer, phone or tablet. Schools Account information including an FAQ and how parents can register can be found.
Do you have an NYC ID? If not, please click here for details on how to obtain an NYC ID!
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PA Meeting
The next PA meeting is
Wednesday, 23rd March @ 6:00 p.m.
There will be an IB focus Group - with the opportunity to discuss the IB in detail.
The Nominating Committee of The Brooklyn Latin Parent Association
is accepting nominations to the Executive Board and the School Leadership Team (SLT) for the 2016-2017 school year. Voting will be on
Saturday, June 11 at 10:00 AM
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The Executive Board offices include: President(s), Vice President(s), Treasurer(s), and Recording Secretary(ies). There will also be elections for members to the School Leadership Team.
Membership Dues
The PA would like to remind all families about their PA 2015-16 membership dues payment and t
hank those who have supported the PA in any way so far. Thank you for your contributions!
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