Stuyvesant HS Parents' Association

Parents' Association
Stuyvesant High School 

March 28, 2010 News Update

In this update
Upcoming PA events
Special Co-President Message
Lunar Feast Auction
School events
New for Seniors
PA Bulletin Online
PA Website Link
Greetings!
 
 
Even though our kids are on vacation this week, there is still a lot going on relating to Stuyvesant, and of course we wish best of luck to all the seniors who will be hearing from colleges this week.
 
Thanks so much to everyone who contributed to making the Faculty Dinner Reception such a huge success -- we wish we could name each and every one of you, but there were so many hard-working contributors that we couldn't.  Please know that we really appreciate all your efforts. 
 
Additionally, the bidding is just starting on the Lunar Feast Auction.  If you have items to donate, please put them on the website, and by all means check out the great items that are available to bid on.  To see the many fabulous donated items up for bid, or to donate something for the auction, please go to:
 
 
Every dollar you spend goes to support Stuyvesant! 
 
Florence Hutner
Corresponding Secretary
PA events
 
Nomination for PA and SLT elections now open. 
 
In order to run for office in the May 25, 2010 PA officer election or June 25, 2010 SLT election, a candidate must submit a nomination form or the equivalent information to the Nominating Committee, at the April 20 General Membership Meeting, by e-mail to nominations@stuy-pa.org by mail or hand delivery to the PA Office (Stuyvesant High School Parents Association, Room 271, 345 Chambers Street, NYC 10282-1099).  Nominations for the PA election close May 19. Nominations for the SLT election close June 1. Nomination form and full details about all PA and SLT positions and election procedures can be found on the PA Web site (see the run for office link), or by contacting the PA Nomination Committee, care-of the PA address above.
 
 
April 20 
Special presentation on stress reduction
 
Less sleep, more fights? Homework marathons or seeming nonchalance? Adapting to Stuyvesant's high standards can breed high pressure, especially for students and families used to easy academic excellence. How can we parents help reduce stress and foster healthy development in our children? Don't miss a special evening April 20 with distinguished child and adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Alan Schlechter of the NYU Child Study Center, followed by Q & A. 

 
 
April 22-25
Book Fair at Tribeca Barnes & Noble 
 
Preparing for a test?  Stocking up for summer reading?
 
From April 22-25, buy your books, CDs, DVDs, and gifts at the Barnes and Noble in TriBeCa, 97 Warren Street, and a percentage of your purchases will go to the Stuyvesant High School Parents' Association.
 
Use a voucher, which will be available at www.stuy-pa.org, or mention Stuyvesant High School at the cashier.

For online purchases, visit www.barnesandnoble.com/mybookfairs --
enter ID # 10165744.
Special message from PA co-presidents
SPEAK OUT AGAINST BUDGET CUTS TO STUYVESANT and NY PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
It is critically important that all parents contact their State and City Elected Officials in support of maintaining proper funding for our public schools despite the economic downturn and projected NYS and NYC budget deficits. Education is the key to our economic recovery and our elected officials must stand firm and provide the responsible leadership needed to protect our school children against devastating cuts. 
 
1. For more information on speaking out against the cuts, please click HERE .
2. To print out a "clip-n-save" guide to learn who represents you and how to contact elected officials, please click HERE .
 
 
Lunar Feast Auction
You Can Still Donate And Bid On Lunar Feast Auction Items Online!
 
As you have probably already read in previous email postings, the PA has created a first-ever Stuyvesant High School Online Auction and Donation Website to complement the Lunar Feast fundraising effort.
 
There's still time to give a little and get a lot in return!!!  As we have previously mentioned, the online auction has been extended to April 11.  Please show your support by going to the online to auction site: www.biddingforgood.com/stuy-pa and click on the "Donate Items" button to contribute to our catalog, or by clicking on "Donate Cash".
The extended bidding dates are March 28 6pm - April 11th at 6pm.

Whether you have 1 item or 100 to contribute, your participation is an invaluable part of our fund-raising efforts for the school. By donating an item or service directly online, you'll be helping to raise money for our school, and you'll receive a mention on our site that can link back to your own web page.

We strongly encourage everyone to donate through the website. However, if that is not possible, donations can be dropped off at the office of Harvey Blumm, the wonderful Stuyvesant Parent Coordinator (Room 273 at Stuyvesant) or at the offices of Miriam Chan at 221 Canal Street, Room 303.  A donation form must accompany all items dropped off.  All Lunar Dinner Forms can be found at the Stuy PA website at: www.stuy-pa.org.

Visit
www.biddingforgood.com/stuy-pa today!

For questions, please contact one of the following:

Leoywlee@gmail.com - Lunar Feast Fundraising Committee - Gala Co-Chair
Jcheng6819@earthlink.net - Lunar Feast Program Committee - Gala Co-Chair
asg@amiegrossarchitects.com
- Fundraising & Outreach Communication
Sginous@yahoo.com - Bidding For Good Online Auction Technical Support 

Thank you for all your help!
Upcoming School Events
 
Saturday March 27-Tuesday April 6
Spring break:  no school 
Classes resume Wednesday April 7
 
Seniors:  note new graduation date and location below.
IMPORTANT NEWS FOR SENIORS 
 
GRADUATION ALERT

Dear Seniors and Parents:

Due to circumstances beyond our control Stuyvesant was forced to change this year's graduation date and venue.  Graduation for the Class of 2010 will now take place on Thursday, June 24th at the Palace Theater.  The ceremony will begin at 11:30 a.m.  The Palace Theater is located on Broadway at 175th Street in Manhattan.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  Hopefully this announcement is early enough to amend any previous plans.  We look forward to another fantastic graduation, this time at the Palace Theater.

Sincerely,
James A. Lonardo
Senior Activities Advisor
 

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 
 
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Enter the Alumni Association's annual COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP competition. More than $50,000 in scholarships (ranging from $500 to $25,000) will be awarded to 15 to 20 seniors this spring.  All seniors are encouraged to apply. Pick up a scholarship application in the College Office, Room 225, or the Alumni Office, Room 301-B, or download an application (or download an application from school's www.stuy.edu website.  The deadline for submitting completed applications is Monday, April 26, 2010.  PLEASE DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE because the application has many parts including an essay, and a recommendation letter.
 
 

Attention Seniors Who Will Attend Columbia or Barnard: Apply for the BERGSTEIN SCHOLARSHIP.  

The Daniel Bergstein '80 Memorial Scholarship Fund will award a need-blind merit scholarship to one senior who will attend either Columbia University or Barnard College. The application should be submitted to the Bergstein Scholarship Committee which will make the selection. Download the attached flyer and see 
http://www.stuy80.com/scholarshipfund/ for more information.
 
Check out the March PA Bulletin
March 2010 Bulletin available online
 
The March Parents' Association Bulletin is on the PA website, at www.stuy-pa.org , including updates on the school budget
 
 
Remember:  to receive a hard copy of the Bulletin in the mail, you MUST send in a request for a hard copy.  Feel free to email your request with your address to florence@stuypanews.org. 
If you know of any Stuy parents who are not receiving this email, feel free to forward it to them or to let me know their name and email address.  Thanks!