PARENT NEWSLETTER
12/06/15
College of Staten Island High School For International Studies
Joseph Canale, Principal
Lauren Torres, Assistant Principal
SCHOOL
Annette
Lentini, Parent Coordinator
Report Card Distribution
Meet with your child’s advisory teacher
By appointment only
IF YOU DO NOT KNOW YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME PLEASE EMAIL ME AND I WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS.
You will be meeting with your child and their advisory teacher only, if you need to contact an individual teacher you can
email them through engrade.
December 10th @ 7:00 pm in the auditorium
A representative from PFLAG NYC will be our Guest Speaker to run a workshop addressing
the issues of LGBT teens and the dilemmas and struggles for parents
Here is a video link so that you can see all the wonderful food items we donated to Project Hospitality.
Copy and paste: http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/staten-islander-of-the-week/2015/11/20/students-join-forces-tofeed-hungry.html
WE WILL BE COLLECTING TOYS FOR
“TOYS FOR TOTS”
(NEW AND UNWRAPPED ONLY, PLEASE)
THERE IS ALSO A FEW FAMILIES THAT ARE PART OF OUR CSIHS FAMILY
THAT I WOULD LIKE TO COLLECT SOME ITEMS FOR.
THEY SPECIFICALLY INCLUDE: GIRLS 2, 3 & 6 AND BOYS 1, 2, 3, 9, 11 & 12. PLEASE HELP PUT A SMILE ON
THEIR FACES AND DONATE ANY ITEM YOU CAN AFFORD. WE WILL BE COLLECTING FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE
IN BOXES WITHIN MS. LENTINI’S AND MS. GOODHEART’S OFFICE.
FOR THE CSIHS FAMILY I WILL ALSO ACCEPT ANY COATS OR GENTLY USED CLOTHING ITEMS THAT YOU
MIGHT BE DISCARDING.
WE ALL KNOW THAT CLEANING OUT YOUR CLOSETS TO MAKE ROOM FOR SOME NEW
ITEMS IS A GREAT THING TO DO BEFORE THE HOLIDAY ARRIVES. PLEASE BRING IN ANY
GENTLY USED COATS IN ALL SIZES SO THAT I CAN GET THEM TO THOSE IN NEED BEFORE
THE WEATHER STARTS GETTING DROPPING.
Just a note on the above items. While we were collecting for the Sandy victims we noticed that there were
very few items that were brought in for the young teen age group. I know that it is very easy to pick up a
toddler toy but try to keep in mind some items that we can distribute to the teenager. They have great
items in Five Below, hat and gloves, ear buds, nail polish kits etc. Thank you in advance for the great
donations you have given us in the past and I know will continue to do so.
“Good things come to those who wait, but the best things come to those who DO”
INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!
High school students: Intern at MoMath on weekends this spring!
This spring, high school students with a love of math can become a part of MoMath! Gain valuable experience while
helping others, and add something unique to your college applications. Applications for Spring 2016 high school
internships are now available at momath.org/jobs.
ARISE 2016 Application
The Center for K12 STEM Education at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is now accepting applications for our fourth cohort of NYC high school
students to participate in Applied Research Innovations in Science and Engineering (ARISE), a free summer research program in Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Math (STEM) disciplines. In addition to performing authentic research while being mentored by a graduate student and/or faculty
member in a faculty lab on NYU's campus, students are taught public speaking skills, complete a presentation on their work, and learn about the history
and ethics of science and research. Some of the previous ninety ARISE participants have continued their research into the school year, co-authored
scientific papers, attended professional conferences, or entered science competitions based on their work.
To learn about this opportunity, visit the program's website http://engineering.nyu.edu/k12stem/arise/
They are looking for:
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New York City residents who are completing 10th or 11th grade in June 2016.
Academically prepared, highly motivated students.
Applicants with a passion for science, technology, engineering and math.
Students who will attend the entire program, full time, from July 6, 2016 to August 19, 2016, and an orientation on July 5th, 2016.
Responsible students who have demonstrated: an ability to make and fulfill commitments, timeliness and persistence.
COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – SAVE THE DATE
A Family Fun Event: “Families Helping Families Annual New Year’s Eve, Eve Party”
Wednesday, 12/30/15 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM @ The Hilton Garden Inn
Event is free for volunteers and Lunch will be provided
Volunteers are needed to assist special needs children participate in the planned activities and games so that
the kids can have FUN and their parents can relax, sit back and enjoy their children and the party.
To Volunteer or for more information please email us at: FHF@FHFnyc.org or call us at 718-227-2171
A representative from the Palazzo Strozzi Foundation will be here on MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2015 during G block to
speak to the Juniors about an essay competition that will provide them with an all expenses paid study abroad trip to
Italy for one Month of Renaissance Studies!
For more information on this amazing opportunity please visit http://palazzostrozzi.us/
Nominate a Teacher for a Big Apple Award
The NYC Department of Education's annual Big Apple Awards: Recognizing Teacher Excellence in New York
City citywide nomination period opened on Monday, November 16. School communities across the City have the opportunity to
recognize the exceptional work of our outstanding educators.
Please encourage your entire school community—students, families, faculty, and staff—to nominate educators. When our
communities shine a spotlight on the great work of our educators, we strengthen family-community ties, build greater trust and
mutual appreciation within our schools, and create additional opportunities for deeper collaboration.
For more information on the awards, to see past recipients or to nominate a teacher visit
http://fluidsurveys.com/s/BigAppleAwards-2015-16/
Congratulations to the following seniors on their College Acceptances:
Krista Benanti
Jenna Else
John Else
Gabrielle Gorgy
Mia Hernandez
Jason Luna
Nicholas Pascone
Erica Reyngold
Sean Rodriguez
Saad Shahid
Yuriy Shkvarok
Samantha Silber
Alena Storniolo
St. John’s University
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University, Merit
St. John’s University
University of New Haven
St. John’s University, Merit
Rutgers University
Towson University
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
Scholarship
*SENIORS MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF ACCEPTANCE LETTERS TO MS. GOODHEART*
College Application Process Updates for Senior Parents:
Applications submitted by the December 2 nd deadline are being processed in the order received by Ms. Goodheart. At this
time, no additional applications will be accepted until we return from break in January.
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP:
1) - NYC College Line: What Does Life Look Like After College?
http://nyccollegeline.org/scholarships/fall-2015-design-my-future-scholarship-contest
If you could take a picture, draw an image or create a painting of who you are and where you want to be after college, what would
that look like?
 Must create an account on NYC College Line to apply.
2. ) UNCF STEM SCHOLARS PROGRAM-Tiered tuition scholarships up to a total of $25,000
 $2,500 - freshmen and sophomores academic years
 $5,000 - juniors and seniors academic years
 An additional $5,000 - fifth year students
 A $5,000 internship stipend for a STEM-related Project
Apply online: UNCF.org/STEMSCHOLARS Deadline: February 3, 2016
General Eligibility: African American; 3.0 GPA; high school senior entering U.S.-accredited college or university Fall 2016; U.S. citizen or
legal permanent resident
3.) Ascend Educational Fund (www.ascendfundny.org) a nonprofit that provides scholarships to high schools seniors of immigrant
backgrounds in New York City regardless of national origin, ethnicity and immigration status. In May 2015 we awarded $63,000 to 10
outstanding students.
AEF will provide two-year or four-year college scholarships to promising immigrant students in New York City, who were either born
outside the US or have two parents born outside the U.S., in the range of $2,500-$20,000. We will begin accepting scholarship
applications online on December 1, 2015, and the deadline is January 30, 2016. Attached please find a flyer with the scholarship info and
deadlines for your use.
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Scholarship Criteria
Students will be eligible for the scholarships if they:
§ Were born outside the United States or have two parents born parents
§ Will graduate from a high school in New York City
§ Will enroll full-time at an accredited public or private college or university in 2016-2017
§ Demonstrate qualities traditionally valued by the immigrant community: hard work, resourcefulness, perseverance in the face of adversity,
academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to one’s community
Deadline: January 30, 2016 Finalists selected for an interview will be notified: May 9, 2015
Interviews held: June 4-5, 2016, each finalist must attend in person for consideration.
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FAFSA: the FAFSA opens for completion for students entering college in the FALL 2016 as of January 1, 2016. FAFSA applications must be
completed by every student enrolling in college; many schools will withhold academic merit scholarships until the FAFSA is on file. Please see
www.fafsa.ed.gov for a FAFSA calculator and more information.
CSS Profile:Please see http://css.collegeboard.org/ to check if any of the colleges you are applying to require the CSS profile. All colleges
require the FAFSA, whereas the CSS profile is only required by select schools.
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