Congratulations to all of our scholar’s academic accomplishments this quarter. If you missed any of the awards ceremony that took place on Friday, February 17th click here to watch some of the highlights.
A full list of scholars is available after the jump
This week, Principal Caitlin Franco was interviewed for the site Candid Conversations, an interview blog featuring the stories of different people from around the globe. Click here to read what Ms. Franco had to say about Equality Charter School, the Co-op City community as well as the upcoming bowling fundraiser.
Cyberbullying is when a child uses technology to harass, threaten, torment, embarrass, or target another child and last week, Equality Charter School staff members led a discussion to parents and students on what cyberbullying is, what the warning signs are and how families can help prevent it.
If you were unable to make the PTSO meeting but would like to know more, click here for the presentation and if you have any questions you can contact the Equality Deans at deans@equalitycharterschool.org
In our continuing effort to educate and help our students confront the problem of bullying, Equality Charter School staff members recently presented some tips and information at the latest PTSO meeting on ways you can monitor and keep your child safe on Facebook. Here are some tips:
For More Information, Please LOGON to www.facebook.com/help/parents and also check out www.BeatBullying.org
If you have any questions you can contact the Equality Deans at deans@equalitycharterschool.org
National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is being celebrated this week (February 6-10) to highlight the tremendous impact school guidance counselors can have in helping students achieve success and plan for high school and beyond.
In recognition of this week, Equality Charter School would like to highlight Lisa Winter, our school’s guidance counselor for her work to help students assess their abilities, strengths and interests; enhance students personal development; provide informational sessions to help educate and support students about bullying; and for working with parents and teachers so that every student can set realistic and optimistic goals for themselves while reaching their limitless potential.
Principal Caitlin Franco, in recognition of this week said, “guidance counselors provide an invaluable resource to all students and parents, informing them on a wide range of concerns from academics to social skills to high-school options and everything in-between. We thank Lisa and the rest of the Equality staff for their relentless work in helping all Equality students achieve.”
School guidance counselors, especially Lisa are always there to help and she has always encouraged both parents and students to contact her if they have any questions or concerns.
Equality Charter School found itself again in the news last week, this time in the City News being commended by editor Michael Horowitz as “a very unique place” and “an example that small schools throughout the city should emulate.”
According to Mr. Horowitz, Equality is a place where “students seem to get the attention they need to become successful learners throughout their lives.” Click on the link below to read the whole commentary by Mr. Horowitz.
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Equality’s 6th grade scholars are currently learning about Egypt in social studies class and were thrilled to get the opportunity to interact with actual artifacts from Egypt brought in by Carolyn Rezckalla, the mother of 6th grade math teacher Victoria Rezckalla. By bringing the Egyptian way of living to life with these artifacts, our scholars are engaged in the learning process and more excited about learning. Great job to Ms. Bailey and Mr. Jay for integrating this in to their classroom instruction!
The Equality Charter School Track Team is getting better and better. Their hard work is starting to pay off. On Saturday, January 21, the Eagles Track Team competed at the Park Slope Armory YMCA Sport Complex in Brooklyn. They competed in the long jump, 200 meter run, 800 meter run, 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 meter relay races. The following scholar athletes received medals:
Diamond Jackson, Tiarah Brown, Destiny Ellison, Alliyah Ferguson, Taje Nelson, Ileri Arabambi, Darius Gordon and Kanen Hickman.
Thanks to the New York Road Runners for supplying us with a bus to transport the team.
Equality Charter School found itself again in the news today, this time in the City News praising our efforts in collecting 620 non-perishable items for the Church of the Savior’s food pantry, helping to feed 75 needy families in the Co-op City community. As Rev. Robert Smith Jr., the church’s pastor, said “the collection drive should stand out as an example of what people of good will can accomplish for people in need.”
Click on the link below to read the whole article.
Equality Charter School, and its teachers found themselves in the news again last week, this time in the City News being praised by editor Michael Horowitz for ”the constant striving for excellence” that takes place. Click on the link below to read the whole article by Mr. Horowitz.
