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Our preferred school code is: 900122003
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Contacting TBLS
Magistri and administration
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Friday, February 12th, 2016
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Happy Black History Month!
On this day in 1915, Biologist Ernest E. Just became the first recipient of the NAACP's Springarn Medal, which he received on February 12, 1915 for his pioneering in cell division and fertilization. The medal recognized his scientific achievements and his "foremost service to his race".
Please remember that the school will be closed next week for the mid-winter recess. School will reopen on Monday, February 22nd.
Happy Valentines Day!
Keep warm and h
ave a safe week!
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Upcoming dates to Remember:
- Monday, February 15th - Friday, February 19th
- Midwinter Recess
- Thursday, February 25th - Lunar New Year Dinner (details below)
- Saturday, February 27th - SLT meeting @ 9:00 a.m.
- PA Meeting @ 10:00 a.m. - There will be a presentation on "financial Planning for College',
with a representative from AXA Advisors.
Looking ahead to March
- 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
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Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition
The Regional Poetry Out Loud Competition -- Thursday 2/25 at 6:00pm at the Katie Murphy Ampitheatre at FIT.
February Food Drive
February Food Drive for Bed Stuy is expanding! Many advisories are collaborating to donate food to a local food pantry. Please bring non-perishable food items to Ms. Glass, Ms. Monahan, Ms. Nguyen, Mr. Portales, Mr. Reynolds, Mr. Jaffe, or Ms. Mogulescu's room/office between now and February 29th
Varsity Girls vs Lyons - Friday, 12th @ 5:45 p.m.
Varsity Boys vs Lyons - Friday, 12th @ 6:45 p.m.
Varsity boys vs MDP - Saturday, 13th @ Eagle - 2:15 p.m.
JV boys vs August Martin - Saturday, 13th @ Eagle - 3:30 p.m.
The full basketball schedule is available by clicking the link below.
Boys Volleyball
Want to play volleyball? This spring, Gaynor Campus will be forming its first ever Boys Volleyball Club. Interested discipuli are required to attend an information se
ssion at
3:30
on
Wed
nesday, February 24th
in room 101. See Mr. Slotnik with questions.
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 and a copy of the waiver: jmonahan@brooklynlatin.org.
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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
Saturday, 2/27, 9am-12:30pm
Friday, 3/4, 2:30-5:30pm
Friday, 3/11, 2:30-5:30pm
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
The deadline to enroll and receive the early bird pricing ($599) is Friday, February 12th.
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!
With midwinter recess approaching, we wanted to re-share these previous tips for getting through the dark, cold days of winter!
While we've been lucky so far to have a pretty mild winter (knock on wood!), it's sometimes hard to keep a positive attitude during the cold months of January and February when the days are short and the cold air keeps us from feeling our best!
Here are a few tips to help you get through winter with ease:
1. Look on the bright side - literally! Sunlight is limited in the winter, so whenever you have the chance, soak in the sun and get it while you can! Open your shades at home to let light in and take a moment each day to take in some sun, even if the air is cold!
2. Eat right! When it's cold, people often turn to comfort foods to warm them, but instead try grabbing fruits and veggies to increase your vitamin intake! You'll have more energy and feel more refreshed!
3. Make plans to see friends and enjoy the winter weather! Winter provides lots of opportunities for activities that can be fun even in the cold, so make plans to have some winter fun with friends to go ice skating or meet for coffee and hot chocolate to warm up. Staying active and connected with people is one of the best ways to keep your spirits up even in the coldest of days!
4. Do something to help others! Winter is a hard time for many New Yorkers, so get out and do some volunteering to help others who might really be struggling during the cold months. Checking with local soup kitchens to help with meal service or contacting your area hospital to see if they need volunteers is a great way to keep yourself active and help someone who may really need it.
Stay tuned for more tips from the Counseling Corner!
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:
Scholarship and standard applications are now open for Camp Neuro 2016!
What: Run by medical students in 27 cities nationwide with locations in Manhattan and Westchester County, Camp Neuro is a 1-week summer day camp open to high school students interested in exploring careers in medicine.
To apply and for more information visit
http://www.campneuro.org/
Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis and are free of charge
Scholarship and standard applications are now available for Camp Cardiac New York City
What: Camp Cardiac, run by local medical students in 29 cities nationwide, is a 1-week summer day camp open to high school students interested in exploring careers in medicine.
Students may learn more and apply by visiting
http://www.campcardiac.org.
Applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis and are free of charge
Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship
What: TMSLI is an intensive program which places high-achieving inner-city high school students with legal employers for the summer, and provides them with additional programming before, during, and after the summer designed to help them prepare for a legal career.
The program provides internships to NYC public high school students from underrepresented groups in the legal profession who:
A) are high school juniors or seniors (must be 16 years old);
B) are enrolled in the Law & Justice Program at their school or have a demonstrated interest in the law; and
C) have above average grades.
To apply and for more information, please click
here
Application deadline: Friday, March 4th
7th Annual Wellness Poster Contest
What: New York City public school students in grades K-12 are invited to submit a poster design for the 7th Annual Wellness Poster Contest. Winning designs, which champion healthy minds and bodies in school, will be displayed on posters in schools citywide, on the DOE website, and in other documents used to increase awareness of school wellness, including a colorful calendar.
This contest encourages students to create messages that promote the importance of eating nutritious food, participating in at least 60 minutes of physical activity, and getting sufficient sleep each day.
For more information, click
here
Contest Deadline: March 4th
NYU College Access Leadership Institute (NYU CALI)
What: NYU CALI is a five-day residential program for current high school sophomores and juniors that aims to demystify the college admissions process.
When:July 10 - 15
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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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Partnership for Parks
Partnerships for Parks (PfP) is an innovative joint program of City Parks Foundation and NYC Parks. Our public-private program supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We do this by facilitating It's My Park volunteer stewardship opportunities and providing free training and workshops. Focus will be placed on parks and playgrounds identified within the
Community Parks Initiative, an intensive mayoral program to advance equity in New York City parks. For more information or to schedule a presentation, please contact Lindsay Sierra at 212.602.5353 or
Lindsay.Sierra@parks.nyc.gov
Students are able to choose from ten different Youth Leadership Councils and work in partnership with adult leaders on a defined area of policy, practices and/or services that impact individuals and communities with a focus on youth. More information about this initiative and the councils can be found on their
website. Please have interested students
apply here. The application process is open to all students between the ages of 14 and 21.
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Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE)
Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE) is a summer research program for NYC high school students. Students completing grades 10 or 11 in June 2016 should be encouraged to apply. For more information and to apply, please visit this website. Applications deadline is 5:00pm on March 1.
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THE 2016 SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE!
This summer the program will take place at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens from July 5 through July 29, 2016. Note: The film studio will have two mandatory, full-day Saturday sessions in June prior to the start of SAI, dates to be announced.
Admission to the Summer Arts Institute is by application AND audition. Applications must be received by Friday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m. Auditions will be held on Saturday, April 2 and Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School.
Summer Arts Institute is open to all New York City Department of Education public school students entering grades 8 through 12 in the Fall of 2016. Only students currently enrolled or planning to attend a New York City Department of Education public school for the 2016-17 school year may apply. When necessary, public school enrollment will be verified to determine eligibility.
Click here to access the 2016 Summer Arts Institute program information and student application.
The Summer Arts Institute is a tuition-free, intensive, arts program for New York City public school students entering grades 8-12, held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts High School in Astoria, Queens.
Students can major in dance, theater, instrumental music (band), vocal music, film, string orchestra or visual arts. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their chosen discipline.
Summer Arts Institute offers a unique opportunity for students to work with Department of Education arts specialists, partnering cultural organizations, and guest artists. This experienced team of arts professionals guides students in building a portfolio or audition skills for their next level of study: an arts-focused high school, college, university or conservatory.
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Are you in a 10th or 11th grade and looking for a skill to add to your college applications? Why not learn to code and have the opportunity to build the world of your dreams! Apply today to the Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program. The 2016 Summer Immersion Program is FREE for all students with additional need-based scholarships available! Apply here: girlswhocode.com/apply. Application deadline is March 1st.
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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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Registration Open - Columbia University Engineering Exploration Experience
March 1st Deadline
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We are happy to inform you that NYC Ladders for Leaders is accepting applications for the summer of 2016. If you are a student who is looking for valuable work experience and the opportunity to explore career options, please apply to Ladders for Leaders and take the first step to landing your dream internship.
What the Program Offers?
Ladders for Leaders gives students a unique opportunity to explore their interests and discover new ones through:
- Pre-employment Training: Receive help with résumé and cover letter writing, and interviewing skills. Learn essential workplace readiness skills and business etiquette.
- Paid Summer Internships: Paid internship opportunities available in a variety of industries to accommodate student interests. Gain experience with well-known companies such as Boston Consulting Group, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, AOL, Medidata Pandora, and Tishman Speyer.
- Opportunity to join our growing Alumni Network: Broad network of alumni, post-internship opportunities and networking events open only to past participants of the program.
Who is Eligible?
Be a high school or college student between the ages of 16-22
Have a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00
Be a permanent resident of one of the five boroughs of New York
Must have prior work experience, either paid or volunteer
· Be legally allowed to work in New York City
How to Apply?
Please keep in mind that any NYC Ladders for Leaders applicant who is also interested in the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) will need to apply for SYEP separately when the application becomes available in March.
The NYC Ladders for Leaders Team
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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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Borough High School Presidents' Council of Brooklyn
2015-2016
General Monthly Meeting
Contact 917-753-2893
***Date: Thursday, February 25, 2016***
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location:Department Of Education
131 Livingston Street 6th Floor Room 610
Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201
(Enter around corner on Red Hook Lane through garage)
***Wheelchair Accessible Site ***
Most Trains/ Buses to Jay Street/Livingston Street
**Spanish Interpreters will be Available
(Notify immediately for other Languages)
Agenda will be distributed at the meeting
** February is American Heart Month **
Let's unite to prevent heart disease and stroke as we raise awareness of heart health. Wear something "RED" to the monthly meeting Thank you.
*Refreshments will served*
The Borough High School Presidents' Council of Brooklyn objective is to provide support and resources to constituent Parent Associations (PA/PTA) in the Borough of Brooklyn to support borough wide goals and initiatives leading to improved student achievement. To develop parent leadership and build capacity for greater involvement; to foster and encourage parent participation on all levels and to provide opportunities, training for parents to participate in school governance and decision-making.
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Free Microsoft Office 365 Software for students and families
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The Department of Education's
Achieve NYC
is a family's complete guide to New York City public schools. This guide is released annually, and provides families with important information about their child's school and instruction, available supports and services, programs, policies, resources, and more.
Please help improve
Achieve NYC
by completing this short, confidential survey.
Survey in English
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NYC Parks Help Make Fitness an Affordable New Year's Resolution for
Parents and Students
An NYC Parks Recreation Center membership gives you access to New York City's most affordable and extensive network of recreational facilities across the five boroughs. Anyone can be a member - there are no residency requirements and kids under 18 can get a free membership.
Come to any of the
Recreation Center locations
with one form of photo identification. If you do not have a valid form of identification, find out how to get one at
Get Your ID NYC
. Children under 18 can bring a student ID or birth certificate.
Winter Hikes
Join New York City's great outdoors on these guided hikes through our parks (prices vary per event). You may either join NYC Parks Urban Park Rangers on organized hikes throughout the five boroughs, or if you are looking to explore on your own, visit the Hiking Trails page offered throughout the city.
Upcoming hikes led by the Urban Park Rangers include:
Sunday, February 14th, 2016 - 11am - 1pm
Nature Exploration Hike: John Muir
Mosholu Avenue and Broadway in Van Cortlandt Park
The Bronx
FREE
Saturday, February 27th, 2016 - 7pm - 8:30pm
Lantern Night Hike
Central Park
Manhattan
FREE
For more information, visit:
http://www.nycgovparks.org/events/hiking
The DOHMH Healthy Homes Programs offers FREE workshop to parents and staff about preventing lead poisoning and other lead poisoning and other environmental home health hazards (i.e. mold, pest, smoking and asthma triggers).
To schedule training, email Sandra Smartt at ssmart@health.nyc.gov or call 646-632-6015. There are FREE educational available materials available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, French, Haitian Creole, Russian, Yiddish and Arabic.
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.
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PA Meeting
The next PA meeting is
Saturday, 27th February @ 10:00 am.
There will be a workshop on financial planning.
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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