January 30, 2012
Chancellor's Conference Day for Staff Development
No high school students will be in attendance.
Tuesday, January 31st, First Day of Spring Term.
Student Schedule for Jan. 31st
Materials to be distributed:
Program Cards, Metro Cards &
Other Important Materials
* 8:15am - 9:00am Senior Official Class
9:00am - 9:45am Senior Assembly
9:15am - 10:00am Junior Official Class
10:00am - 10:45am Junior Assembly
10:15am - 11:00am Sophomore Official Class
11:00am - 11:45am Sophomore Assembly
11:15am - 12:00am Freshman Official Class
12:00pm - 1:00pm Freshman Assembly
* Program Changes for Seniors Only will take place
immediately following the Senior Assembly.
This is the only designated time for Senior program changes.
Please report to your Official Class promptly
so your attendance is accurately recorded.
The Senior dues this year will be $125.00 and must be paid no later than Monday , February 13, 2012.
Senior dues will not be accepted after that date.
The ordering of your senior items must be made well in advance to our vendors to insure delivery of items in a timely fashion. Please see attachment for form.
Copy (1) of first graduation letterand measurement form.doc
We are very happy to bring to you our first edition of the Midwood High School Parent and Student Newsletter.
Please see attachment have a Happy & Healthy New Year!
Midwood HS Newsletter.pdf
The Parents' Association is looking for
Parent Volunteers for SING.
Sing will be held on Fri., Feb. 3rd & Sat., Feb. 4th.
This event is a Parents' Association fundraiser.
Volunteers are needed to sell refreshments.
If interested, please email Carol Ardito at cardito2@schools.nyc.gov with
your name and the day you are available.
Volunteers are needed for both days from
6:00pm – 11:30pm however you can volunteer for one day.
Please remember volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents while providing a much needed service to the school.
Thank you for your support.
In an effort to increase communication with the parents and guardians of our students, we are in the process of creating a Midwood High School newsletter.
In it, we will provide information on upcoming school activities, events, calendars, regulations that govern our school and DOE policies, information about the community and a range of topics.
To receive this newsletter, please send your email address, your child's name and grade to
cardito2@schools.nyc.gov.
January 2012 Regents Schedule
January 24th - January 27th
Regents January 2012.pdf
NEW!
ESL Newsletter for Parents and Students
ESL Newsletter Jan.doc
WAKE UP NYC!
START YOUR DAY WITH A CELEBRITY!
Sign up for WAKE UP! NYC to receive a call each morning from stars
like Trey Songz, Jose Reyes and more.
Go to room 119 to sign up!
Breakfast is served from 7:30am - 9:45am in the Cafeteria and is No Charge for students.
Midwood High School
New Fall Term Bell Schedule
Please see attachment.
Regular Bell Schedule.docx
Please join our email contact list to receive important
information about Midwood HS. Email
cardito2@schools.nyc.gov
to participate.
Students who do not have a 3rd and 5th period class, please sign the Default Roster in the lobby with Ms. Fernandez as you enter the building {the school aide at the table}. Lunch is not a class. This is necessary to take your attendance for the day. If you are late for 3rd or 5th period, see Ms. Fernandez as well.
Midwood High School's Athletic Director is Mr. Artie Lagreca.
He can be reached at 718-724-8553.
His email is
alagrec@schools.nyc.gov.
If your child’s electronic device is confiscated by a school official, only the parent can retrieve the item. This can only be done on Mondays between the hours of 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM in room 113, the Deans’ Office. Students are expected to comply with this policy and failure to do so may result in disciplinary action. All electronic devices are to remain home.
Follow Argus, the Midwood High School Newspaper, online. Throughout this website, look for links entitled Argus Online to visit the online edition. You can click on the link below as well.
DO YOU NEED HELP IN YOUR CLASSES?
Come to the Peer Tutoring Center in room 403. The center is open everyday from periods 2 through 10. All you need is your student ID and a desire to learn. Students will be there to assist you in your classes. Your success is our sucess!!! It's all about Hornets helping other Hornets!!!!
ARIS Parent Link, https://www.arisnyc.org/parentlink a new online tool that will help families follow their children's academic progress and collaborate with teachers to address students academic strengths and weaknesses. Families will be able to use Parent Link at home and in conferences with teachers to view detailed information about their children including information about attendance, course grades, and scores on State tests and diagnostic assessments. Families will be able to view Parent Link from any computer with Internet access. It is available in nine languages. To log in to ARIS Parent Link, you must enter both a valid Student ID and ARIS Parent Link password. If you need your child's password or have any questions about ARIS, please contact Carol Ardito, the Parent Coordinator. Please keep your login information in a safe place to protect your child's private information.
Families Can Receive Notify NYC Calls, Texts, and Emails About Emergencies at City Schools
New York City public school families can sign up for Notify NYC updates for emergency situations at their children’s schools by phone, text message, or e-mail. Notify NYC is the City’s public notification program and has been expanded to include delayed school openings and early dismissals, student relocations, and temporary school closures related to weather or other unexpected events. Parents and guardians can choose to receive alerts for up to five zip codes, and will receive notifications about schools within those zip codes.
To register for alerts please go to
https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/NotifyNYC/Home.aspx or call 311