PARENT NEWSLETTER
2/22/16
College of Staten Island High School For International Studies
Joseph Canale, Principal
Lauren Torres, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL
Annette
Lentini, Parent Coordinator
FREE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE!!!
The Board of Education is pleased to announce that starting today; you will be able to download Microsoft
software from https://studentoffice.net/, at no cost, on up to five of your family’s computers and five of your
family’s tablets, smart phones, or other mobile devices. Much of this software has education-specific content that
supports our students’ academic improvement. In addition, familiarity with these tools will help students be
prepared for college and careers.
February 25th, 2015
All (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc.) are welcome to donate blood
at our school between the hours of 9:00 am and 3:00 pm in the auditorium.
All students that are interested in donating please see Ms. Lombardi in room 437
Students receive 10 hours of community service if eligible to donate.
Masquerade Gala
CSI High School
Presents
An Evening of Glamorous Fashion & Basket Auction
Starring
The CSI High School Students
March 31, 2016 @ 7 pm
The Old Bermuda Inn - 301 Veterans Road West
RSVP By March 7, 2016
Individual Tickets: $65 Children under 12: $30 Table of 10 Tickets: $600
Yearbook AD!!
ALL SENIORS WERE GIVEN A FORM TO COMPLETE IF A FAMILY MEMBER(S) WOULD LIKE TO CREATE
A PAGE IN THE YEARBOOK DEDICATED TO A SENIOR.
PLEASE ASK YOU CHILD FOR THE FORM IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUBMITTED A PAGE.
DEADLINE IS MARCH 4th .
DATES: Wednesday March 23rd-Thursday March 24th
$150.00 per person
PACKAGE INCLUDES
* Round-trip Transportation via deluxe coach bus*
*College Campus Tours and Information Sessions:
*4 Meals: Lunch at Northeastern University, Dinner at Dick’s Last Resort, Breakfast Buffet at Hotel, Lunch at Massachusetts College of
Pharmacy & Health Sciences
*Overnight Accommodations at Holiday Inn Express Boston, Cambridge. 4 people to a room
FOR MORE INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC PERMISSION SLIP PACKET PLEASE CONTACT:
Ms. Goodheart College Advisor
Room 240 D * cgoodheart@schools.nyc.gov *718-370-6900 x 2404
Please note: seats are filled on a FIRST COME FIRST SERVED basis for JUNIORS in good
academic and behavioral standing.
GUARANTEED
$2000.00 WINNER FROM OUR SCHOOL FOR AN ESSAY CONTEST!!!
We are pleased to announce the 2016 Staten Island Federation of PTAs Essay Award
Contest and the Art Award Contest.
The Staten Island Federation of PTAs is once again recognizing the efforts and accomplishments of our students by providing a $2,000
essay award to one graduate of each Staten Island public high school, as well as one District 31 special education student. The Art
Contest Recipient will receive a $1,000 award. We honor these exceptional young people at our annual scholarship luncheon, which will be
held on Monday, June 1, 2016 at The Hilton Garden Inn, 1100 South Avenue.
Application is attached!
The youth in your schools and centers are cordially invited to participate in the PAL/NYPD "Police Commissioner for a Day"
essay contest. The contest is open to all New York City students in grades 9 through 12 only. Each participant may submit an
essay on the topic that has been selected by Police Commissioner William J. Bratton.
Please encourage your students to develop a response that raises an issue and fosters a genuinely thoughtful recommendation.
The essay should be as clear and specific as possible. The topic this year is:
As Police Commissioner for a Day, what program would you implement to reduce youth
on youth crime, on the streets and in schools?
Winning essays will be selected by a panel of judges comprised of outstanding leaders from education, business, and civic
fields. The student selected to be the "Police Commissioner for a Day," will spend an entire day at Police Headquarters with
Commissioner Bratton. The winner will accompany the Commissioner to his meetings, planning sessions, and will observe how
the real Police Commissioner makes decisions affect the entire city. The winning student will also receive a $250.00 prize and a
personalized plaque. In addition, the top winner's school will receive a plaque and a $250.00 donation. The "Police
Commissioner for a Day” is one of many awards that will be presented to the winning essay writers. Other awards include
Deputy Commissioner, Bureau Chief, Patrol Borough Commander, and Precinct Commander. These winners will have an
opportunity to spend a day with top police officials. The contest begins immediately. All entries must be completed and
submitted to Ms. Lentini by Friday, March 18, 2016. Application is attached.
Winner will be announced the week of April 18, 2015.
Take Care New York (TCNY/2020) Initiative
Community Resource Exchange (CRE) is working with DOHMH to facilitate 28 community consultations in neighborhoods across all
five boroughs to promote the Take Care New York (TCNY/2020) initiative. These events have been designed to promote awareness of
DOHMH’s health equity approach as well as learn from community members about local health priorities. CRE is very pleased to have a
role in ensuring neighborhood-specific participation in shaping NYC’s health agenda.
Join us on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. to help create a healthier city.
**FREE tote bags and water bottles are available to participants. Refreshments will be served.**
In New York City, health outcomes differ dramatically between communities — poor health outcomes cluster in places where
resources and opportunities are limited.
No one's health should be determined by his or her ZIP code, race, or income. This is unjust and avoidable.
Learn more about Take Care New York 2020 and the health of your neighborhood: nyc.gov/TCNY2020
TOWN HALL with Chancellor Carmen Fariña
Tuesday, March 1, from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. @ New Dorp HS, 465 New Dorp Lane
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Issues and concerns for District 31 will be addressed.
**Interpretation services will be available.** All District 31 parents are urged to attend!
2016 Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program
We are pleased to announce the return of the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program (TMSLI) for
summer 2016. 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 deadline to apply is Friday, March 18.
Open to:
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High school juniors and seniors (age 16+)
Students enrolled in the Law & Justice Program at their school or have a demonstrated interest in the law
Students with above-average grades
ATTENTION STATEN ISLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS FOR 2016
ARE NOW AVAILABLE!
All Applications must be completed by April 28th, 2016
Helping Staten Island Students Achieve Through Scholarships Since 2006
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Awards based on need and merit, ranging from $4,000 to $20,000
Open to students from every Staten Island High School
Four year, renewable awards and active mentoring to maximize completion
More than $600,000 awarded to Staten Island High School graduates since 2005
100% of your donations go to Students
Matching Grant Program partnership available for any school
National organization helping 2 million students
https://public.dollarsforscholars.org/index.php?action=userLogin
The Live Out Loud Scholarship was created to provide Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)
youth who are pursuing a career degree. This year Live Out Loud is awarding 3 scholarships for $10,000 each.
For more information, please click: http://www.liveoutloud.info/programs/scholarship/.
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