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Next PA General Meeting November 15, Programming Presentation and more...
WEEKLY E-NEWS
 
November 13, 2016

Next PA General Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m., Auditorium
Refreshments @ 6:30 p.m.
Our next PA General Meeting will be held on Tuesday this week.  Be sure to come and meet other parents over refreshments, share your experience of Stuy, and find any help that you might need.

Special Presentation - Programming at Stuy
This week, we have an important presentation about academic programming. Which subjects and classes can my child take? When can they take that AP exam? These are some of the many questions that this presentation will answer. There are a lot of opportunities at Stuy and it is sometimes hard to know how they can all be fitted into the time available. Come to this presentation and learn more. Our experts, Harvey Blumm, Guidance Department, APs Elizabeth Fong (Biology), James Johnson (Math & Computer Science) and Jennifer Suri (Social Studies) will explain the detail of programming to you.

Also on the agenda
  • Review and vote on whether to approve the PA proposed first-round funding for Stuy's clubs, publications, and other activities. The next round of funding will take place in February.
  • Announcement of our annual fund raising gala -  Spring Feast 2017, Friday, March 31, 2017
Next SLT Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 3:45 p.m., room 107
The School Leadership Team, made up of representatives from the administration, teachers, parents and students, meets regularly to discuss various educational issues and school policies.  Parents are welcome to attend and observe but participation is generally limited to SLT members.  Parents can reach the SLT at slt@stuy-pa.org. Here is a list of your representatives.
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This Week @ School
Cross Country season will end with Boys and Girls Varsity running in the NY State Federation Championships on Saturday, November 19 at Bowdoin Park, Wappingers Falls. Go, Greyducks, Go!

Boys Varsity Swim Team are having tryouts in the school pool after 10th period on Monday, November 14. All Swimmers and Divers are welcome. Any questions see Coach Bologna in the pool office.

Official class photos are being taken for the yearbook on November 15, 22, and 29.

School sports events schedule this week includes:
11/13 Football Boys Jr. Varsity v Alfred Smith @ Alfred Smith
11/14 Badminton Boys Varsity v Franklin D Roosevelt away
11/14 Bowling Girls Varsity v Petrides @ Whitestone
11/14 Fencing Boys Varsity v NEST+m away
11/15 Volleyball Girls Varsity v Midwood away
11/19 Boys and Girls Varsity Cross Country State Championships at Bowdoin Park

Go out and support Stuy teams! Our coaches will appreciate! Send me photos of the event! If your club, pub, team, or activity has a special event coming up, send me details so that we can share with our Stuy family.
Stuy in Action
2016-17 Boys Cross Country PSAL Champions won by Stuy Varsity Greyducks team at Van Cortland Park on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
If you have a special photo of an activity that you think might be of interest to eNews, please send it to: contact@stuy-pa.org along with details of the event/people in it, and who took the photo. No promises about inclusion in the publication, but we would like to showcase some of our student community in action.

Scholarships, Aid & Awards
Is college coming up? Are you concerned about financing further education? Tuition and fees; room and board; books and supplies; transportation; personal expenses.... it all mounts up.
Check the Stuy PA Scholarships, Aid & Awards page for a long list of potential sources.
Applerouth.com
Test Prep Promotion
Applerouth test prep and academic tutoring is doing a special promotion to celebrate 15 years of business. They are giving away 15 spots in their test prep classes. To enter for this opportunity go to: applerouth.com/anniversary. On February 28, Applerouth will give a presentation about ACT and SAT test prep at Stuy.

Note, the PA does not endorse or sponsor Applerouth.

Donate to the Annual Appeal

ALL gifts to the PA are tax-deductible
to the full extent allowed by law!
 
Our students and school need and depend on your financial support. So much of what makes Stuyvesant special - extracurricular activities, academic enrichment, extended library hours, the Writing Center, translation resources, tutoring services, and so on - are very difficult to fund without your help. Your support makes these vital “extras” possible. Donate online by clicking the link above. Your child will ultimately be the beneficiary of whatever you can give.
 
Click Here to Donate to the Annual Appeal
To those who have already given, THANK YOU!
PA Calendar 2016-2017
 
Important Dates
Tuesday, November 15, 3:45 p.m. - SLT Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 7:00 p.m. - PA General Meeting
Tuesday, November 24-25 - School closed for Thanksgiving
Volunteers Needed
Many parents feel a stronger connection to Stuyvesant and their child's experience here by getting involved, so we hope you will consider joining us.  

PA General Meeting: Tuesday, November 15, 6:00 p.m.
Can you help serve refreshments and staff tables for sign-ups and information before the PA General Meetings? Contact hospitality@stuy-pa.org.

Grant-writing
Anyone who can help with writing grants is asked to contact grantwriting@stuy-pa.org.

Summer 2017 - Science Labs and Mentors Needed
Jason Econome, our research coordinator, has appealed for help in finding science labs for our upper classmen to conduct research in over the summer. Read more at Stuy PA.
Need More Information?
Check Stuy-pa.org the PA website for updates, eNews Archives and a List of Useful Links which includes Naviance, eSchooldata, Parent Handbook, College Handbook, and more. Here is a list of PA and SLT people with contact details
 
PA members come from all over the City, have experience of helping their children make the transition into Stuy, and in dealing with curriculum choices, staff issues, internships, college applications and more. If you want to tap into this knowledge-base, or have a question, suggestion, correction, or want to share tips and sources, please send a message to contactpa@stuy-pa.org. We love hearing from you and you will get an informed response.
 
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The PA is here to help Stuy's parents. If you have a question, comments, concerns, or want to share resources with us, send a message to contactpa@stuy-pa.org. We love hearing from all our parents! 






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