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Newsletter for Parents

PHP AttenDance

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PHP Family Cook Night

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PHP Earth Day

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New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA)

Dear Community,

We have a message from our wonderful music teacher, Mr. Durant. We want to congratulate our students taking part in NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association). The below participants just completed their NYSSMA Festival at Talent Unlimited High School on March 21 this year.

Nicole Flores
Joy Francis
Owen Gonzalez
Harmony Brown
Maryam Fofana
Niah-Maria Bangura
Beth Cruz
Gabriel Ceron-Leal
Luna Jahdadic (voice and viola)
Leslie Matos
Sadie Metz
Jaliyah Mcghaney
Jade Perez
Aleysha Alvarez
Halimah Carela
Arya Gonzalez
Lemuel Reeves
Samantha Iezza

For four months, students in grades 6-8 work on a solo song and sight-reading (which we do in class), preparing it for adjudication by a New York State music teacher. The judge writes criticisms and advice to improve for our young singers.

So now what?

6th graders have had a chance to work at something and see it through. Success.
7th graders will use that same song for their upcoming auditions for the Middle School Arts Bootcamp and high school auditions in the Fall. Double Success.
8th graders are just honing their skills since many are going to a school like Talent Unlimited, Repertory Company, Special Music School or LaGuardia High School.

If you see them, celebrate them!

Flyer showing the students who participate in the New York School Music Association

Post Parent-Teacher Conference

Dear Families,

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in our March Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your engagement and commitment play a vital role in the success of our students, and we truly appreciate the time you dedicated to this important event.

As you have now reviewed your child's Second Marking Period report cards and engaged in valuable conversations with their teachers, we want to remind you of the various resources we have available to support your child’s academic journey. These tools are designed to help you monitor your child's benchmarks, grades, and overall academic and social-emotional development.

Below, you will find a checklist that outlines suggested follow-up actions. We encourage you to take a moment to review it, as it provides practical steps to further support your child’s learning at home. Collaborating with our teachers is crucial, and together, we can create an environment that fosters growth both in school and at home.

Our mission is to build strong connections and maintain open lines of communication with all our families. This partnership is essential for ensuring long-term student success as well as achieving daily improvements in their learning experiences.

Thank you for your ongoing support and collaboration. As always, we look forward to working together as we continue to support your child's educational journey.