We hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.
This Week
- PTA Meeting Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 16th at 6:00 pm ET. Following the general meeting, there will be a meeting for 8th grade parents/guardians at 6:30 pm ET using the same ZOOM link.
- Community Coffee in the Courtyard, Wednesday, April 17th following drop-off. Please remember to bring your reusable coffee mug.
Requests from the Administration
Parent Survey: Please fill out the parent survey if you have not already done so. We are hoping for 100% participation; so far, we have not reached 50%. You can either complete it online and send a screenshot of the completion screen or send in the completed paper version, sealed, and we will mail them all from school. You will need your student’s OSIS number for the online version. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey
Committee for Racial Equity and Justice (CRJE)
Committee for Racial Justice and Equity is once again sharing a recommended April reading list in honor of Arab-American Heritage month.
CRJE is also REQUESTING that families add favorite books to THIS BOOK COLLECTION which reflect your culture and identity. Help us to build a broad list of titles that celebrate the diversity of Center School!
Save The Date:
2nd Annual Belonging Dinner – Wednesday, June 5th
Special Events
We look forward to hosting Chamber Music night tonight, Monday, April 15th.
Writers Night is confirmed for Tuesday, May 14th in the 222 Speakeasy at Mochi Dolci.
We want writers who will share their work!
Selected writers will read a brief 8-10 minute selection of their work. We will try to have a balance of writers and styles including current parents, alums, and teachers. Writing can be new, old, published, not published, of any genre. Atmosphere is very casual. There will be food and drinks for purchase. This event is not recommended for children. Please volunteer before April 26, using this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11UDI4pv9Hhoy9wjEaeqFxazqg-bbHePXqVPZ3Gb-j2M/edit?ts=66193985
Questions? Use the form for that, too!
Our Singer / Songwriter night will happen on Thursday, June 13th at Mochi Dolci. If you would like to perform an original song or cover, please email centerschoolspecialevents@gmail.com.
Auction
We had a wonderful event because of all of you! The auction raised $65,000 in funds!
If you have questions about corporate donation matches, or have questions about redemptions, please email centerschoolauction@gmail.com.
Earth Day Recycling
Sunday, April 21st from 10:00 am–2:00 pm ET at Marlene Meyerson JCC, 334 Amsterdam (located at W. 76th St.)
Recycle e-waste with the Lower East Side Ecology Center and recycle unwanted clothing and textiles with Green Tree Textile Recycling (They are looking for donations of gently-used spring and summer clothing.).
More at the link: https://mmjccm.org/adults/social-responsibility-volunteering/donation-drives
Mark Your Calendar – Important Dates
APRIL
* Mon 4/15: Chamber Music Night
* Tues 4/16: PTA Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Zoom)
* Wed 4/17: Community Coffee
* Mon 4/22 Tues: 4/30: SCHOOL CLOSED (spring recess)
MAY
* Tues 5/14: Writers Night @ 6:00 PM
* Thu 5/16: SLT Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Zoom)
* Mon 5/20: PTA Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Zoom)
* Mon 5/27: SCHOOL CLOSED (Memorial Day)
* Thu 5/30: 8th Grade Show
JUNE
* Wed 6/5: 2nd Annual Belonging Dinner
* Th 6/6 & Fri 6/7: Clerical Day – STUDENTS DO NOT ATTEND
* Mon 6/10: PTA Meeting @ 6:00 PM (Zoom)
* Thu 6/13: Singer/Songwriters’ Night
* Thu 6/13 & Fri 6/14: All-School Trip
* Mon 6/17: SCHOOL CLOSED (Eid al-Adha)
* Wed 6/19: SCHOOL CLOSED (Juneteenth)
* Thu 6/20: 8th Grade Graduation
* Fri 6/21: 8th Grade Prom
* Wed 6/26: Last Day of School (dismissed at noon)
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Please forgive errors, mistakes, typos. We will update the community with any corrections.
-THE CENTER SCHOOL- 