MARCH 24, 2016: WEEKLY PARENT UPDATE #14

Now that the Parent/Teacher conferences have taken place, please remember that

you should always feel free to follow up with any school personnel as questions

and concerns may arise. You can email all of your child’s teachers (and guidance

counselor), all Assistant Principals, and Principal Zhang via the PARENTS link on

www.stuy.edu – just click on CONTACT TEACHERS, which will bring you to

this link: http://stuy.enschool.org/apps/staff/

You may bookmark & save this handy reference. Individual teachers may provide

students with alternate email addresses. Teachers usually do not have school phone

numbers, but telephone messages may be left at the general school switchboard,

212-312-4800. Or you may leave a message for a teacher with the appropriate

Assistant Principal, whose department extensions are:

Biology/GeoScience- Ms. Fong: x7011 or efong@schools.nyc.gov

Chemistry/Physics-Mr. Thomas: x9010 or sthomas24@schools.nyc.gov

English- Mr.Grossman: x6011 or egrossm@schools.nyc.gov

Guidance- Ms. Pedrick: x2222 or cpedrick@schools.nyc.gov

Mathematics- Ms. Ferrara: x4020 or mferrar10@schools.nyc.gov

Music/ Fine Arts/Technology- Dr. Wheeler: x1321or rwheele@schools.nyc.gov

Physical Education/Health- Mr. Moran: x5010 or bmoran@schools.nyc.gov

Social Studies- Ms. Suri: x3021 or jsuri@schools.nyc.gov

World Languages- Ms. Ubieta: x5021or aubieta@schools.nyc.gov

Always feel free to contact your child’s guidance counselor for assistance. Links

to available tutoring and review resources at Stuyvesant may be found on the

school homepage, under ACADEMICS. Just scroll down and click on TUTORING

& REVIEW to access this information.

CALENDAR

School Calendar for Next Year: The 2016-2017 school calendar may be accessed

at the following link. Classes begin on Tuesday, September 8, 2016. More details

are available at this link:

http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/0EF7247F-9A3D-487B-8F1F-

419F3334F01A/0/201617FamilyFriendlySchoolYearCalendar.pdf

Monday, March 28 (& Weds., 3/30 & Friday, 4/1): International Women’s Day

Run – all students, parents, & staff are welcome to meet in the lobby after school

for a relaxing run along the Hudson River in support of Girls Learn, which

provides educational support to female students around the world. Thanks to Dr.

Anna Markova & the many involved student groups for coordinating this event.

Free T-shirts will be provided – sign up at: stuyiwd@gmail.com

Tuesday, March 29: Chinese Parents Outreach Meeting, at 6:00pm in the

school cafeteria.

Wednesday, March 30: Information meeting about the Cooper Union pre-college

summer art program, after 10th period in Room 1024. For more information,

contact art/technology teacher Leslie Bernstein at: lbernstein5@schools.nyc.gov

Tuesday, April 5: School Leadership Team (SLT) monthly meeting at 3:45pm

in Room 107. The SLT consists of Principal Zhang & other administrators,

teachers, students, and parents. Current issues and school policies are discussed,

and all members of the Stuyvesant community are welcome to attend.

Friday, April 8: PA Spring Feast at 6:30pm at Jing Fong Restaurant in

downtown Manhattan – a few seats are left for this enjoyable & delicious event:

http://www.stuy-pa.org/welcome/

Friday, April 15: Spring Concert & Art Show @ 6:00pm in the Murray Kahn

Theater. Come hear the scintillating sounds of our student musicians and choruses

as they perform a variety of classical and popular works. You can hear part of their

recent Carnegie Hall performance of Mozart’s Requiem, along with the premiere

of several original student compositions.

And be sure to enjoy the always-impressive art & technology exhibit of student

creativity throughout the lobby – we invite any museum in town to match the

breadth of talent of our artists, sculptors, photographers, architects, & engineers!

Here are a few significant dates to keep in mind for the Spring term.

-April 20: End of Marking Period Two: Report cards for this period will be distributed on Tuesday, May 10.

- April 21: ‘Hidden Ivies’ College Admissions Panel Discussion: Parents &

students can hear from college representatives from Boston College, Bates

College, the University of Rochester, and other top colleges at 7:00pm in the

school theater.

-April 22: Earth Day Celebration in the student cafeteria after 10th period.

-April 25 – 29: Spring Recess

- May 5: College Night (for 11th-grade families)

- May 10: Pre-College Information Presentation (6:00pm) for 9th & 10th grade

parents/guardians in the theater – How to Navigate the College Admissions

Process.

- May 30: Memorial Day Holiday – Schools closed

-Senior Prom: Saturday, June 6 at the Waldorf Astoria hotel

-Graduation: Wednesday, June 22 (1:00 pm) at Carnegie Hall

STUYVESANT NEWS & VIEWS

NYC Public School Surveys: Hard copies of the learning environment survey

were either sent to your home (in a green envelope) last week or given out in class

for your student to bring home. You may mail the hard copy of the survey back in

the enclosed envelope for receipt by April 1.

You may also complete the survey online by using the 8-digit serial # printed on

your copy. If you did not receive it, or need your serial number, or for more

information, call the Survey Hotline at 1-800-690-8603. You can complete the

survey online via this site:

http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/survey/default.htm

Please take this opportunity to provide public feedback about our school. Let us

(and the Department of Education) know how well we are communicating with

you with our newsletters, website, and outreach. Returning the survey helps

Stuyvesant! Receiving a survey from every family is our goal, and increasing the

number of returned surveys is one of the only ways that a high-achieving school

like ours can affect the DOE grade we receive each year.

Advanced Placement Exams at Stuyvesant: Assistant Principal/Operations

Saida Rodriguez-Tabone reminds students & parents that she recently emailed

individualized AP test schedules for the May testing period to all students enrolled

in AP courses. Students who do not take a scheduled exam will pay a penalty fee

of $20 for each missed exam – questions or problems may be addressed to

srodrig6@schools.nyc.gov

The online Programming Process for next September has begun – students may

request AP classes for the fall. Learn more and submit course requests until April

11 at:

http://stuy.enschool.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=397920&id=0

Last week’s Open House for newly-admitted middle school students and their

parents went extremely well. More than 1,500 people were treated to student-led

tours of our beautiful building, meetings with the Assistant Principals and teachers,

and a chance to interact with student clubs & teams. They were also treated to

presentations in the theater from Principal Zhang, AP/Guidance Casey Pedrick,

student leaders, and dance performances from the Stuy Legacy dance troupe. As

always, our 200+ enthusiastic & friendly student tour guides greatly impressed the

visitors. Many thanks to these dedicated students, and to our dedicated, convivial

parent volunteers for their enthusiasm and dedication throughout the long & busy

evening. We also appreciate the hard work of the Assistant Principals and the

many staff members who stayed late – all their invaluable help made this major

event a rousing success!

Stuyvesant teachers and staff were treated to another fabulous Faculty

Appreciation Dinner before last week’s Thursday evening parent/teacher

conferences. More than fifty parent volunteers helped out, ably led by coordinator

Karen Starr. Senior parents Keiko Tase and Janette Choi provided incredible

support one last time, our thanks to them, and to all the dedicated parents who

made this event possible. Anyone interested in helping next October may send a

message to: facultyreception@stuy-pa.org

A Humanities/Liberal Arts Symposium conference organized by students at

Columbia University welcomes all interested high school student this weekend, on

Saturday, 3/26. The event is free and will include presentations, workshops, tours,

and more. To register, send a message asap to: symposiumteam@columbia.edu

StuySmile is a new student initiative with the simple objective of brightening our

busy students’ days and bringing smiles to their faces, both from posters on the

school walls and online. Learn more at: https://stuysmiles.wordpress.com/

Robert Sandler’s New York City history class enjoyed a presentation from

historian (and Stuy’75 alumnus) Warren Shaw, who discussed the origins &

changing nature of Manhattan’s Upper West Side neighborhood. His website may

be accessed at: http://warrenshawhistorian.com/Home_Page.html

Biology teacher Marissa Maggio took a group of her Living Environment students

to the Environmental Study Center in Brooklyn. They greatly enjoyed the DNA

Forensics Lab along with the other resources at this outstanding educational center.

Our powerhouse Robotics Team won the Regional Competition at the Javits

Center in Manhattan, along with the ‘Engineering Inspiration Award’ for their

dedication & commitment to robotics. Next stop is the National Competition in St.

Louis at the end of April – congratulations to the entire team, and to their tireless

coaches, Technology teachers Rafael Colon and James Lonardo.

http://www.nycfirst.org/nycfirst-events/nyc-championships

http://stuypulse.com/

The Stuyvesant Moody’s Mega Math Challenge Team earned an Honorable

Mention award in the national competition, along with $1,000 in scholarship funds.

Congratulations to juniors Shantanu Jha, Steven Litvack-Winkler, Kenneth Li,

Sharon Lin, and Nicholas Ng. Their coach, math teacher Brian Sterr, is quite

proud of the entire team. Learn more about this program at:

https://m3challenge.siam.org/

Also in the field of mathematics, twenty-five of our student math researchers have

had their research papers accepted for the next round of the Greater New York

Math Fair – much appreciation is due to their dedicated teacher and mentor, Gary

Rubinstein.

Our Science Bowl Team won the Regional Championship and now moves on to

the Nationals in Washington, D.C. Senior Amrit Hingorani and juniors Shamaul

Dilmohamed, Shantanu Jha, Steven Litvack-Winkler, & Nicholas Ng all did

outstanding work to reach this elite level of competition. Faculty adviser Topher

Brown- Mykolyk is very proud of their effort & success.

Impressive results for our students in the USA Biology Olympiad Tournament:

Seven have made it to the semifinalist round of this very rigorous, exam-based

competition, which ultimately leads to participation in the International Biology

Olympiad. Our thanks to their devoted faculty adviser, biology teacher Jessica

Quenzer. Learn more about this program at the following link:

http://www.usabo-trc.org/

The Science Olympiad Team recently competed in the New York State final

round, taking first place in the ‘Remote Sensing’ and ‘Game On’ categories, and

finishing in the top 15 of more than fifty teams. Their dedicated faculty adviser,

Assistant Principal Elizabeth Fong, congratulates all the hard-working students

who participated in this program.

Five of our student musicians have been selected to perform in the upcoming

Chamber Music of Lincoln Center Young Musicians Concert on April 14th. They

will play Schubert’s Trout Quintet in A Major – Music teacher Joseph Tamosaitis

reports that they will play Schubert’s Trout Quintet in A Major – here is the

talented quintet:

Vian Wagatsuma: piano; Sean Takada: violin; Elijah Karshner: viola; Janine

Goh: cello; Max Chan: double bass. Learn about the program at:

http://www.chambermusicsociety.org/learning/young_musicians_program

The Caliper (Stuyvesant Literary Magazine) welcomes all budding writers to

their weekly Tuesday meetings in Library Classroom 615E (after 10th Period, next

to the English department office). All students who enjoy writing are welcome. To

learn more, check: http://stuycaliper.yolasite.com/

English teacher Dr. David Mandler has published a book (written in Hungarian)

about the influential & fascinating 19th-century Hungarian cultural figure Arminius

Vambery. There are plans for an English edition to be released later this year.

Learn more at the following link:

http://ahea.pitt.edu/ojs/index.php/ahea/article/view/205/345

The Spectator student newspaper invites parents, students, faculty, and alumni to

submit articles, opinions, and short pieces to share with the Stuyvesant community

in this outstanding bimonthly publication. All submissions may be sent to:

specopinions@gmail.com

PARENT/STUDENT RESOURCES

Teacher Tutoring Schedule: Stuyvesant teachers have begun after-school AIS

(Academic Intervention Services) tutoring. Tutoring takes place Monday-

Thursday, with many subject classes covered. This free resource is open to all

students. Please check the school website for the tutoring schedule (under the

ACADEMICS heading), or refer to this link

http://stuy.enschool.org/pdf/AIS_Tutoring_Spring_2016.pdf

Can your student use help with writing assignments (in any subject)? The very

helpful Writing Center located in the school library during periods 4-8.

Encourage your student to make use of this resource, which will provide “one on

one” support to improve our students’ writing skills. Volunteer graduate students

in Education from local universities will provide this personalized assistance with

outlines, topic sentences, idea development & other tasks for homework, research

papers, college essays, and more.

Reminder: The school library is open until 5:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays,

thanks to the generous support of parents who have donated to the Parents’

Association. Encourage your student to take advantage of this study resource.

Free prom dresses and tuxedos may be available from the following organization:

http://operationprom.org/events.php

The U.S. Geological Survey maintains a very interesting site for those interested in

geology, climate change, marine biology, and more. Learn more at this link:

http://education.usgs.gov/

The Centers for Disease Control offers a guide to childhood and adolescent

immunizations, accessible at this link:

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/who/teens/downloads/parent-version-schedule-7-

18yrs.pdf

The Academy of Applied Science connects high school students to high-quality

enrichment programs in science, math, and technology. Learn more at these links:

http://www.aas-world.org/interest-pages/for-parents.html

http://www.aas-world.org/

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

Forms for working papers may be obtained on the school website, by clicking on

the FORMS link under the STUDENTS heading (hard copies are also available in

Room 236):

http://stuy.enschool.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=192269&type=d&termR

EC_ID=&pREC_ID=388389

Guidance secretary Ms. Natalie Acevedo is available in Room 236 to assist

students with the forms.

Women & Engineering Event: Cooper Union invites female students to their

Wednesday, March 30th evening (6-9pm) event at their East 7th Street building.

Laboratory tours, presentations from leading professors & current students, career

advice, plus free dessert will be provided. Learn more and register at:

https://cooper.edu.185r.net/Event/

STEM NYC Hall of Science Event – The Future of Energy: All students &

parents with an interest in science, engineering & environmental studies are

welcome to attend this free April 8th Friday evening (5-8pm) event in Queens.

Learn more & register at: http://nysci.org/event/stem-night-the-future-of-energy/

They are also offering a free spring break Ecology in Focus program to students

up to 13-15 years old – 4/25-4/29, from 9am – 3pm, with lunch provided.

Participants will learn photography & image-editing software as they track

pollution in the community. To apply or receive more information, contact Harvey

Blumm at hblumm@schools.nyc.gov or Ms. Ayesha Ware at 718-699-0005, ext.

320 or at: aware@nyscience.org

Paid summer day camp counselor positions available:

Asphalt Green’s two Manhattan locations are still accepting student applications

for General Counselor (18 & older) and Junior Counselor jobs this summer. Learn

more and apply (asap) at: https://www.asphaltgreen.org/jobs

And Camp Mohawk in White Plains welcomes Stuy 11th & 12th-grade

students for a variety of paid summer day camp jobs – daily free

transportation to the camp is provided. Learn more and apply at:

https://mohawk.campmanagement.com/p/register_staff.php

http://www.campmohawk.com/

Science/Technology Opportunities:

New: Meteorology: CUNY is offering high school students with an interest in

meteorology a free Weather Camp from August 1 – August 12. The first week’s

program takes place at City College, and the second week includes a sleep-away

experience in Long Island. The deadline to apply for this selective program is June

15; learn more at:

http://glasslab.engr.ccny.cuny.edu/u/brianvh/index.html

New: Sigma Camp is a one-week math/science camp in Connecticut scheduled for

8/14-8/21. Students up to 16 years old may apply, and the cost is $1,150, with

some limited financial aid available – the application deadline is April 18. Learn

more at: http://www.sigmacamp.org/2016/info

http://www.sigmacamp.org/2016/apply

The Google Science Fair welcomes entries from high school students. The

application deadline is May 18 – learn more at:

https://www.googlesciencefair.com/en/

The Manhattan College (in Riverdale) Summer Institute in Engineering takes

place from 7/18-7/21 and is open to all students. The cost is $100, and the deadline

to apply is April 15 – learn more and apply at:

http://manhattan.edu/academics/engineering/mechanical-engineering/summer-

institute

http://manhattan.edu/academics/engineering/mechanical-engineering/summer-

institute/engineering-summer-institute-application-

Oceanography: The SUNY Maritime College in the Bronx offers a ten-day

program of classes and lab/fieldwork studying oceanography. All current 9th-11th

graders are eligible, and the cost is $400 for the 6/27 – 7/8 sessions. Learn more at:

http://www.sunymaritime.edu/Waterfront/Programs/WaterfrontSummerCamps

A one-week sleep-away camp focused on military engineering is available from

the American Society of Military Engineers. The cost is approximately $600, with

an application deadline of April 4th – learn more at:

http://www.same.org/STEMCAMPS

http://www.same.org/STEM-Camps/Application-Process

Computer Science Opportunities

New: Current sophomores with an interest in computer science may apply for the

TechFlex Leaders Program, a full-year (from September 2016 – June 2017) of

classes, industry mentoring & internships, and other related experiences. Learn

more & apply via the following links – the application deadline is April 3:

http://www.newyorkontech.org/apply-for-2016.html

http://www.newyorkontech.org/student-application.html

Girls & CyberSecurity: NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering in Brooklyn offers

a free three-week course in cybersecurity & computer science to female students–

no previous comp sci knowledge is necessary. It runs from 7/5 – 7/22, and the

application deadline is April 27. Learn more & apply at:

http://engineering.nyu.edu/k12stem/cs4cs/

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NYU also offers current female 11th-grade students entry into G-Stem, a six-week

summer program for girls interested in math, science, & technology. The program

includes classes, field trips, and development/presentation of a research topic; the

cost is $2,750, but limited financial aid is available. Learn more and apply at the

following link: http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/nyu-gstem.html

Code Now offers a series of three free weekend all-day workshops in computer

coding for high school students. They take place on 4/2, 4/3, and 4/16, registrants

are expected to attend all three sessions. Lunch, metrocards, and free materials are

provided. Learn more and register (March 16 deadline) at these links:

http://codenow.org/apply/

http://codenow.org/the-program/

Math Opportunity: The prestigious NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical

Sciences offers all high school students a chance to attend cSplash, a one-day

lecture series on a variety of math topics, to be held on Saturday, April 23 – there

are a limited number of spots available for high school students. Learn more at

these links: http://www.csplash.org/

http://www.csplash.org/day

Law Opportunity

New: The CUNY College Now program at John Jay College in Manhattan offers a

free college-level summer legal studies/criminal justice program course to

current sophomores & juniors. It meets four days a week from 7/11 – 8/11:

https://johnjaycollege-ugmtg.formstack.com/forms/college_now_application

Medical/Healthcare Opportunities:

New: Camp Cardiac is a one week (8/1 – 8/5) medical career/studies program for

students 15 and older, located at the NYU/Langone Medical center in Manhattan.

The cost is $800 (scholarships available, & must be applied for by April 4). Camp

Neuro is a similar one week program focusing on neuroscience. The cost is $800,

with scholarships available. The application deadline for both programs is April

25. - learn more at these links:

http://www.campcardiac.org/apply.html

http://www.campcardiac.org/

http://www.campcardiac.org/new-york-city.html

http://www.campneuro.org/

The Perry Initiative offers one-day programs for girls (currently in 10th grade or

higher) interested in medicine, science, or engineering, with a focus on the latest

technologies in the field of orthopedic medicine. The application deadline for the

next program, which takes place on May 14 at the Hospital for Special Surgery in

Manhattan, is April 14; learn more and apply at this link:

http://perryinitiative.org/programs/student-online-application/

Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan is offering free biology-related summer

courses to 9th, 10th, and 11th-graders, and also structured summer hospital

internships to current high school juniors who are economically disadvantaged

(free/reduced lunch) or from under-represented demographic groups (African-

American, Latino, Native American). The application deadline for all their

programs is April 8.

Learn more about these two programs and apply via these links:

http://icahn.mssm.edu/about/diversity/ceye/programs/summer

http://www.mssm.edu/static_files/MSSM/Files/Education/CMCA/Hospitalplacementapplication.pdf

Bronx residents: 10th and 11th-grade students who live in the Bronx are eligible for

summer medical internships in that borough. The initial application deadline is

April 1. Learn more and apply at these links:

http://www.bwahec.org/programs

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sQD6HzkeXJYJKHhq_fDQf3N4-

47yGl2_EVjKI4GCFFQ/viewform?c=0&w=1

Leadership/Career Opportunities:

All students may apply for a one-week leadership development program to be held

during spring break (4/25-4/29). The Service in Schools Institute will lead to

participation in a one –day leadership Summit event in late May; the application

deadline is March 29th. Learn more & apply at:

http://www.cvent.com/Surveys/Welcome.aspx?s=eb6f7e5d-36f9-4cd8-9d98-

39490e929e69

The Bella Abzug Leadership Institute at Hunter College offers a free two-week

(7/18 – 7/30) program in leadership and debate for female high school students.

The application deadline is April 17, and you may learn more by calling 212-650-

3071 or emailing: Christiana.Desrosiers@abzuginstitute.org

Check this link to learn more and apply:

http://www.abzuginstitute.org/2016-application

Latino 12th -Graders: The Smithsonian Latino Young Ambassadors Program

offers a five-week leadership/college preparation opportunity, with a guaranteed

$2,000 stipend for participants. The application deadline is April 4; learn more at

this link: http://latino.si.edu/Education/YAP

Current 10th & 11th-graders are invited to apply for selection to a one-week

college admissions training program at NYU scheduled for July 12 – 17. This

College Access Leadership Institute will cover all aspects of the admissions

process, and students will become “College Access Ambassadors,” and

encouraged to assist other students at their schools. Learn more at the following

link:

http://www.nyu.edu/admissions/visiting-students/nyu-cali.html

All high school girls are eligible to apply to the Sadie Nash Summer Leadership

Institute in Manhattan (West 43rd Street). This meets from 7/5- 8/12, with a stipend

to each participant at the end of the program. The next application deadline is

April 18th. Learn more at these links:

http://www.sadienash.org/apply_summer.htm

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Z-

ZaqV1bPfDQH3j0QCcLwInxEmNaPtE64hEJNaftM24/viewform?c=0&w=1

Community Service Opportunities:

New: The Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer 1.5 mile walkathon raises money for

pediatric cancer research and will take place in Central Park on Saturday April 30.

Students interested in walking or helping may contact the Stuyvesant Student

coordinator, Brigit Bacon-Blaber, at: brigitbb225@gmail.com - Learn more about

the walk at:

www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org<http://www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org/

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The NY Aquarium in Coney Island offers summer and academic-year student

docent opportunities to those 15 and older. The application deadline is May 1;

learn more and apply at this link:

http://www.nyaquarium.com/educators/volunteer/docent-opportunities.aspx

http://fscdn.wcs.org/2016/02/23/86p6a1cofj_Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_

the_Docent_Discovery_Guide_Programs.pdf

The Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn is offering summer Discovery Guide

Volunteer positions (two day –a- week minimum commitment)to high school

students, with a May 1st application deadline. Learn more at these links:

http://prospectparkzoo.com/teens/discovery-guide.aspx

Museums & Art:

1- The prestigious Frick Collection on East 70th Street in Manhattan offers a

summer program in art history & research to current juniors and seniors. It runs

from 7/5 – 7/29, and culminates in a student-created presentation. The application

deadline is March 31 – learn more & apply via the following link:

http://www.frick.org/programs/summer_study_projects

2-New: The 9/11 Memorial & Museum near Stuyvesant welcomes student

volunteers for the summer, with a minimum commitment of eight hours per week.

Students can help in the retail store, with visitor services, or more. The application

deadline is April 1- learn more and apply at:

http://www.911memorial.org/volunteer

3- The Whitney Museum in Manhattan offers a free summer program for students

interested in museum activities – the application deadline is April 4. learn more at

this link: https://whitneyedu.wufoo.com/forms/m15vmqu0hlrhom/

4-The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites applications from current juniors and

seniors for their paid summer internships, which run from 7/11 – 8/11 (Mondays

through Thursdays). The application deadline is April 6. Learn more and apply at:

http://www.metmuseum.org/research/internships-and-fellowships/internships/high-

school/summer-high-school-internship-program

The Met also welcomes students to their monthly Career Labs on Fridays from

4:30 -6:30pm, at which students meet with professional artists and experts in a

variety of fields. The next event is on April 15 – learn more & apply at:

http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/met-studies/career-labs

http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/teens

5- NY Historical Society Student Historians: Deadline: April 15: The New York

Historical Society in Manhattan is currently accepting applications for the Summer

Student Historian Internship program. Applicants (current 9th, 10th, and 11th

graders) must be available to intern Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10

AM to 3:00 PM ; the program runs from July 5 to August 11. For complete

information about this and other teen opportunities, along with an application,

visit:

http://www.nyhistory.org/education/students/internships/high-school-internships

https://nyhistory.wufoo.com/forms/pmap2wr1b9y9tx/

http://www.nyhistory.org/sites/default/files/newfiles/NYHS_Teen_Fall2015_8b

_091515%20%281%29.pdf

6- ArtsLife provides paid summer internship in the arts to current sophomores and

juniors, who will get a chance to work with artists, visit cultural centers, and

develop & design their own projects. It takes place at the Museum of Arts and

Design at Columbus Circle in Manhattan &runs Tuesdays through Fridays, from

7/5 -8/19. The application deadline is April 30th. Learn more and apply at:

http://www.madmuseum.org/learn/artslife

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1C1LV8_TO1Cfny3p_OLPtXEODN1NUxSqt_OA6ZnhZD9I/viewform

7- New: Teen Art Portfolio Development Summer Camp in Battery Park City,

from 7/11-7/29. Students learn and create in a variety of media, and visit galleries

& museums. The cost is $250/week, with 10% off for enrollment prior to 4/15.

Learn more by calling 212-267-9700, ext 9348 or via email at:

registration@bpcparks.org

Parks/Zoos & Aquariums:

New: Lehman College in the Bronx offers a paid seven-week forest/environmental

summer program at Van Cortlandt Park to current 10th & 11th-grade students. It

includes classes and field work, and runs from 7/5- 8/19. The application deadline

is April 29 – learn more and apply at these links:

http://www.vcpark.org/programs/teen-internship.html

http://www.vcpark.org/images/PDF/Urban%20Ecology%20Teen%20Int

ernship%20WEB.pdf

The NY Aquarium in Coney Island offers summer and academic-year student

docent opportunities to those 15 and older. The application deadline is May 1;

learn more and apply at this link:

http://www.nyaquarium.com/educators/volunteer/docent-opportunities.aspx

http://fscdn.wcs.org/2016/02/23/86p6a1cofj_Frequently_Asked_Questions_about_

the_Docent_Discovery_Guide_Programs.pdf

The Prospect Park Zoo in Brooklyn is offering summer Discovery Guide

Volunteer positions (two day –a- week minimum commitment)to high school

students, with a May 1st application deadline. Learn more at these links:

http://prospectparkzoo.com/teens/discovery-guide.aspx

http://fscdn.wcs.org/2016/02/01/8xwlivegi_Prospect_Park_Zoo_Discovery_Guide

_application_2016.pdf

New: Prospect Park in Brooklyn offers numerous volunteer summer opportunities

for high school students, Learn more at this link:

http://www.prospectpark.org/get-involved/volunteer/youth-and-family-volunteer-

opportunities/individual-teens-and-families/

And information about other NYC Parks opportunities may be found at:

http://www.nycgovparks.org/programs/recreation/teens

New: The Christadoro Summer Ecology Program provides a two-week forest

ecosystem/research opportunity for students 16 and older at the Yale School of

Forestry in Connecticut. It runs from 7/8 – 7/22, and financial support is available.

Learn more at:

http://www.christodora.org/programs/summer-ecology-program/

http://www.christodora.org/summer-ecology-program-application/

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation offers one week

sleep-away nature/environment camps at multiple locations to high school

students. One-week sessions cost $350 and run throughout the summer. More

information is available at this link: http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/29.html

Architecture: The Center for Architecture in Greenwich Village welcomes junior

& senior volunteer interns to help with their summer programs in July and/or

August. Interested students should complete the application available at the link

below and send it to Ms. Hadley Beacham at: info@cfafoundation.org

http://cfafoundation.org/files/2016_Summer_Volunteer_Application.pdf

Student Writers:

1- New: The New York Theater Workshop offers a series of ten free workshop

sessions for high school students with an interest in theater writing and personal

development – they work in conjunction with senior citizens with similar interests.

The application deadline for this unique program, which runs from 7/11 – 8/10, is

May 19; learn more at: http://www.nytw.org/mind_the_gap_lp.asp

https://www.tfaforms.com/412965

2-The Naked Angels Theater Company offers a free summer theater & filmmaking

writing program to NYC public high school students from July 11-21. This two-

week intensive program, in lower Manhattan, offers a creative outlet for young

writers, and is led by a professional playwright, with the students’ work performed

by professional actors – filmmaking and theater will be covered. This is a small,

high-quality program, and for more information, interested students may send an

email to: 3T@nakedangels.com

3-All students with an interest in sports may enter the NY SportsConnection

Essay Contest, with the topic: “What Role does Sportsmanship Play in Youth

sports?” The top prize for submitting a short essay is $500, and winners will meet

sports celebrities & broadcasters. The application deadline is April 30th; learn

more and apply via these links:

https://www.newyorksportsconnection.com/nysc-essay-contest/

4-Age of Revolution Essay Contest: Students may submit essays about historical

social and political transformations to compete for $1,000 prizes. The application

deadline is April 11 – learn more and apply via the following links:

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/age-revolution-essay-contest

http://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-exhibitions/age-revolution-essay-contest-

entry-form

5-NYU offers a free summer Urban Journalism Workshop program for high

school students, which runs from July 11 – July 20. The application deadline for

this outstanding opportunity is April 25. Stuy’14 alumna Teresa Chen

participated in this program and had her article about ‘dumpster diving’ published

that summer. Learn more and apply at:

http://journalism.nyu.edu/about-us/institute-projects/urban-journalism-

workshop/?ref=shortlink

https://www.newsfund.org/uploads/HSWrkshpComp15482.htm

6- New: Another high-quality, free summer journalism/writing & mentorship

program for students 15 and older will be offered in midtown Manhattan from July

5 – August 11. Metrocards and lunch money are provided; the application deadline

is May 20. Learn more at this link: http://www.ycteenmag.org/write/ycteen.html

Tips for Fashion/Retail Jobs & Internships: Check the following links for resources

in this field:

http://www.job-applications.com/fashion-retail-jobs/

https://career.hm.com/content/hmcareer/en_us/student/student/student.html

http://www.internships.com/search/posts?Keywords=Fashion&Location=new+yor

k+city&Radius=Twenty&Company=&ListingType=Internship&Sort=Relevance&

FilterBy={%22City%22%3A[%22New+York%22]}&Page=1

http://www.youthsuccessnyc.org/jobs/resources.html#sample

Spring Break Athletic Classes: From 4/25-4/29, Battery Park City Parks offers

basketball clinics ($300) and lifeguard certification classes ($375 – 15 and older) at

Stuyvesant to students; there is a 10% discount for registration prior to April 1st.

Learn more by calling 212-267-9700, or at: http://bpcparks.org/

The NYC Exploring Program for teenagers is offering an outstanding series of

upcoming programs in law, engineering, and more, check these links to learn more:

https://www.nyexploring.org/content/14749/Brooklyn-Mocktrial-Team

https://www.nyexploring.org/files/6677/Syska-Hennessy

http://www.nyexploring.org/

https://www.nyexploring.org/calendar

NYC Summer Youth Employment Program: Paid summer jobs from July 5 –

August 13 (25 hours per week) for students 14 and older, chosen by lottery. The

application deadline is April 15th. You may learn more (1-800-246-4646) & apply

at these links:

https://application.nycsyep.com/

https://application.nycsyep.com/Images/SYEP_2016_Participant_FAQs.pdf

NYC also offers Ladders for Leaders, a professional internship program for

students 16 and older with previous experience. This selective program includes

career guidance and leadership workshops. Learn more at:

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/ladders.shtml

https://application.nycsyep.com/

COLLEGE CORNER

Senior Scholarships: The Alumni Association is now accepting applications for

their generous scholarships available to the Class of 2016. These generous awards

are just one of the many ways in which our loyal alumni support Stuyvesant and its

students– learn more and apply at this link:

http://www.stuyalumni.org/spring-2016-scholarships/?preview=true

Parents of Seniors: By now your children are receiving results from many of the

colleges they applied to. Acceptances, rejections, and placement on wait-lists will

all occur. Do try to let your child know that these decisions DO NOT define them

or reflect their status or worthiness. Your mature, balanced perspective and support

is very important. Remind them that these results are unpredictable, are based on

minute differences among countless very talented youngsters, and, ultimately, have

very little impact on their success in college and life. Several excellent recent

articles affirming these points can be found at the following links:

http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/03/19/college-admissions-season-when-the-answer-is-no/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0 http://blogs.wsj.com/juggle/2010/03/24/as-admission-season-gears-up-learning-

how-to-handle-rejection/

http://childmind.org/article/how-to-help-kids-deal-with-

rejection/?&utm_medium=email&utm_source=childmind&utm_content=6+-

+How+to+Help+Kids+Deal+With+Rejection+&utm_campaign=weekly&source=

weekly

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacoba-urist/college-rejection_b_1355487.html

And the NY Times adds these insights about supporting your student as results

come in:

http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/03/30/6-tips-about-college-admissions-

results/

For students who have received Waiting List offers, the odds are usually daunting

at the most competitive colleges in the country. However, there are things to do to

enhance your chances. First, write a letter to admissions updating them on your

accomplishments, awards and grades. Send them a link, if available, to your

updated achievements, portfolios, sports videos, music recitals or school

newspaper articles that you recently wrote. Tell them why you feel the school will

be a good fit. If it is a first choice, say the words “if accepted, I will attend”. Learn

more at:

http://www.examiner.com/article/what-to-do-with-a-college-waitlist-decision

And some tips for understanding financial-aid offers your senior may be receiving:

http://www.npr.org/2014/03/25/294241145/decoding-college-financial-aid

NYC students who plan to attend a five-year architecture program are eligible for

the Walter Hunt scholarship, which offers up to $15,000 over two years:

http://cfafoundation.org/index.php?section=walter-hunt-scholarship

A helpful worksheet to assist parents in comparing financial-aid packages may be

found at:

http://nyccollegeline.org/resources/financial-aid-packages-comparison-worksheet-

options

Parents of 11th

-Graders:

Remind your children that they will need to ask two teachers to write college

recommendations for them. These ideally should be from junior or senior-year

teachers. Although these recommendations will not be sent until students apply to

specific colleges, our college counselors encourage juniors to begin to secure

teacher commitments before this term ends. Students should feel free to ask their

regular or college counselors for advice, as needed.

Also remind your junior that now is a good time to change any inappropriately-

named email addresses that will be used in communicating with admissions offices

and the College Board. Encourage them to create a new email account, with a

neutral address consisting simply of their name, to be used solely for the

admissions process, and they should be sure to link it to their main email account

to be sure of receiving all important messages.

And as juniors begin to interact with admissions officers, it is advisable and

advantageous to observe basic rules of polite behavior in communications and

beyond – the following article provides excellent guidance for students:

http://www.mercurynews.com/News/ci_25655833/On-College:-A-little-etiquette-

can

Juniors may also benefit from the following articles about visiting colleges. One

good piece of advice – visit local campuses (NYU, Columbia, Fordham, etc.) if

you can’t get away for longer trips. The first link, with a guide to the best questions

to ask on college tours, was provided by College Office Director Jeffrey Makris

to juniors in a recent email message:

http://nsse.indiana.edu/pdf/NSSE_PocketGuide.pdf

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2014/03/23/4788883/5-surefire-tips-for-a-

better-campus.html#.UzXyBs6ebnh

http://www.phillytrib.com/the_learning_key/preparing-a-college-

visit/article_4d85b727-b7d6-505f-99e6-3c8347215fae.html

http://collegeadmissionsstrategies.com/4-campus-visit-tips-for-parents/

And a reminder that college admissions officers increasingly check student

applicants’ Facebook and other social media accounts when evaluating their

applications. Learn more at:

http://time.com/money/4252541/colleges-facebook-social-media-students-

admissions/

Gender and Admissions: Here is an interesting article about certain colleges that

may favor either males or females:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/grade-point/wp/2016/03/13/want-an-edge-

in-college-admissions-see-the-schools-where-women-and-men-have-an-advantage/

Two very helpful articles about collaborating well with your adolescent during the

stressful college admissions process may be found at these links:

http://collegeadmissionbook.com/blog/listen-listen-listen-practical-advice-

psychologist-michael-thompson-motivating-juniors-focus

http://collegeadmissionbook.com/blog/run-away-run-away-michael-thompson-

monty-python-and-motivating-11th-graders-focus-college

Sunday, April 24: NYC National College Fair @ the Javits Center in Manhattan.

Learn about which colleges are participating, available workshops, and more, at

these links:

http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/SpringNCF/Pages/New-York.aspx

http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/students-

parents/resources/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.teenlife.com/blogs/use-these-6-tips-make-most-college-fairs

Student visitors should pre-register online for the fair. This allows them to print out

and present a barcoded pass to the college booths they visit; the college reps can

scan the pass and record the student’s personal information quickly & correctly.

Pre-register via this link:

http://www.nacacnet.org/college-fairs/students-

parents/resources/Pages/studentreg.aspx

And College Week Live offers a free Virtual College Fair on March 31st from

10am – 10pm. Learn more and register at:

https://www.collegeweeklive.com/sign-up/2016-march-all-

access?refcode=COU_AAMAR16

Feel free to contact Harvey Blumm at hblumm@schools.nyc.gov or 212-312-4800,

ext. 2386, with questions or feedback on any items in this message, or with any

suggestions you may have. And always feel free to share any information that

may be of interest to our parents, teachers, or students.