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Eleanor Roosevelt High School PTA
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CONGRATULATIONS
TO THE GREAT CLASS OF 2015! Photo by Niki Lederer |
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FAMILY OPEN HOUSE
On May 7, the ELRO faculty met with families to showcase student accomplishments during the academic year 2014-2015. For those families who attended, it was a exceptional opportunity to view demonstrations of the scholarly work undertaken by students in the many subjects offered by Eleanor Roosevelt High School. Teachers were on hand until 8 p.m. that evening to meet with visiting parents. This is a not-to-be missed occasion!
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| | Principal Dimitri Saliani led the tour. |
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| | The English Department, hosted by Ms. Emily Fink, provided an overview of student work and curriculum, including the Hamlet promptbooks and Scarlet Letter videos. |
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| | Students from the Technology Volunteers Club shared 3D printing and the uses of mobile technology in the classroom. Ms. Susan Ettenheim hosted the Art/Technology room. |
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| | Mr. Chin-Sung Lin demonstrated how ERHS uses the STEM curriculum to develop and integrate students' knowledge in Math, Science and Technology and how Engineering methods are used to solve problems. Families were treated to a video on the "City of STEM". |
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| | Ms. Adrienne Rubin shared projects and writing samples from AP Biology. Examples of 9th Grade Living Environment work were on display. |
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| | The Language Department, hosted by Ms. Jennifer Hinchy and with Mr. Arturo Molina and Mr. Tony Cacioppo shown here, provided highlights of the Spanish and French classes and upcoming events in all levels of Foreign Language study. |
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| | The Physical Education Department explained the Stress Calendars developed by the Health class and the project on joints conducted by the Sports Medicine class. Ms. Jessica Salzman (center) and Mr. Bill O'Sullivan (right) are pictured here. |
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| | Ms. Niki Lederer showcased the Art I cardboard shoe project in the Art Room. Projects of the Ceramics Class and the Art and Environment Class were also on display. |
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Ms. Cindy Bradford hosted the History Department room, which featured Roman and Han achievements/legacy projects and Facebook profiles for the renaissance figures from 9th grade Global History classes.
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| | Mr. Patrick Curran shared videos produced by Social Studies classes. |
Photos by Evelyn Wlkens
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Spring Concert
All we can say is WOW! What an event!! At the May 14 Spring Concert organized by Music Director Scott Anderson and Music Director Emeritus Yeou-Jey Hsu, the Audio Science, Guitar I, AP Music Theory, and Guitar II-IV classes, Chamber Music Society, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Band, AND Symphonic Band performed musical treats for a packed house. The numbers included pop standards --"My Girl" and "Hey Soul Sister"-- classics by Vivaldi and television and movie themes such as "Theme from Mission Impossible" and "Bond..James Bond". These are just a few of the long list of numbers performed that evening. Congratulations to musical seniors: Jacob A.-D., Sarah A.-E., Dino B., Zachary B., Sabrina C., Kevin C., Pedro D. C.V., Freyja G., Juliet G., Coco H., Anahit H., Linda H., Eri K., Benjamin L., Anthony L., Brenda M., Beckett M., Charles M., Violet M., Alessandra P., Princess P.-S., Isabel P., Annabel P., Anita R., Rachel R., Maxie S., Caroline S., Abigail T., Amanda W., Margaret Y., and Warren Z.
   Photos by Evelyn Wilkens and Eleanor Roosevelt High School
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ART SHOW
Held on May 14, the Art Show opening, organized by Ms. Susan Ettenheim and Ms. Niki Lederer, showcased the various genres and mediums used by ELRO's student artists. Here are a few of the works on display.
   
Photos by Evelyn Wilkens
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Upcoming Events
Saturday, June 13
ACT (Good Luck!)
Monday, June 15
End of MP4 (Wow, already?)
Regent's Week: Please see School Calendar for schedule
Wednesday, June 17
PTA General Meeting and Elections for 2015-16 Executive Board and School Leadership Team, 6 p.m.
Thursday, June 18
Senior Prom
Thursday, June 25
Regent's Rating Day - no students
Commencement
92nd Street Y, 2 p.m.
Friday, June 26
Report Cards distributed
SCHOOL'S OUT FOR SUMMER!!
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ELRO is on Facebook!!
Please "like" the ELRO PTA Facebook page
facebook.com/ELROHSPTA
Catch up with events and activities at ELRO, view photos, keep in touch!!
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ANNUAL FUND
Miss the auction? There is still time to donate to the Annual Fund. No contribution is too small and we'd love to see 100% participation. Funds go to purchase of classroom supplies and equipment and support to sports teams, club activities, professional development for teachers, the College Office and MUCH MORE! In this time of budget cuts, your contribution is more important than ever. We thank those families who have supported the Annual Fund and/or auction!!
Contributions may be made by check or credit card. We encourage you to donate online.
Alternatively, checks can be sent to: Eleanor Roosevelt High School PTA, 411 East 76th Street, New York, New York 10021 Attn: PTA Treasurer
Thank you for supporting ElRo!!
Thanks to Glenwood Management for contributing $5,000 to the ERHS Annual Fund!
Additional Auction donors:
We'd like to thank Prestige Laundry II, Drew Abrams Tutoring and Sandra Vasquez for their donations to the auction.
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Elections for the 2015-16 PTA Executive Board and School Leadership Team
Please vote at the next PTA General Meeting on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. Elections will be held for the 2015-16 Executive Board and School Leadership Team (SLT).
If you missed the nomination deadline and are interested to serve on the Board, there are two open positions that will be filled in the fall election- First Vice President and Assistant Secretary, along with the four Ninth Grade representatives.
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THREE ELRO STUDENTS AWARDED POSSE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
We are pleased to announce that three ERHS seniors have been named Posse Scholars by the Posse Foundation. Sabrina C. plans to attend Brandeis University and Kyle B. and Danny R. plan to attend De Pauw University.
Founded in 1989, Posse identifies public high school students with extraordinary academic and leadership potential. Posse extends to these students the opportunity to pursue personal and academic excellence by placing them in supportive, multicultural teams-Posses-of 10 students. Posse partner colleges and universities award Posse Scholars four-year, full-tuition leadership scholarships.
Sabrina was introduced to the Posse program in 8th grade through the program Breakthrough New York by a former Posse Scholar. She explains, "Even though the process was extremely long and mentally straining, I was driven to succeed and show Posse that I have the leadership abilities to impact the world for the better. After three rounds of leadership testing and interviews, I felt relieved that I received the scholarship." Continuing, she noted that a heavy weight had been lifted off of her shoulders and that of her family. She further expressed her enthusiasm for starting the college journey with Posse by her side.
Kyle, Sabrina and Danny attended the 2015 Posse New York Awards Ceremony at the Apollo Theater earlier this year. More than 130 new Scholars celebrated winning Posse Scholarships worth more than $23 million with their families and friends, representatives from Posse partner colleges and universities, donors, Posse board and staff members and volunteers.
We are very proud of our Posse
Scholars and wish them all the best in college!
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| | Congratulations to ELRO's Posse Scholars 2015!! |
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SENIOR WINS JAPAN CENTER ESSAY COMPETITION
Congratulations to senior Arianna V. for receiving first place for best essay in the Stony Brook Japan Center Essay Competition at a ceremony on April 12. Her entry, entitled "Fly with Me" , was one of 229 submissions, 211 of those from high school students.
On May 23, Arianna and Assistant Principal Ms. Hsu attended a luncheon to honor the prize winners at the official residence of Ambassador Reiichiro Takahashi, Consul-General of Japan in New York, and Mrs. Takahashi.
 
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College Corner
by Allison Cohen
As the year comes to an end, the Class of 2015 has a lot to be proud of. The seniors are going off to a wonderful array of college options both near and far. Over the summer, the college process continues. It is a time for students to visit campuses, study for standardized tests, and be involved in their community through service and internships. New York City provides so many different great opportunities - my best advice is for students to think about their favorite things and pursue opportunities related to them. Love art? Apply to museum internships for high school students. Care about the environment? Work with the Central Park Conservancy. Fascinated by the stock market? Explore opportunities for job shadowing experiences. The list goes on. Colleges value when students use their own initiative to discover and create ways to get involved. The most meaningful and impressive things occur when students seek out activities. Don't get discouraged if the first thing doesn't work out. Colleges expect you to be tenacious and resilient. I personally recommend low cost/free options as opposed to expensive high school camps/programs, but everyone should do what works best for them. I hope everyone in the ElRo community has an enjoyable and safe summer!
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See the College Office blog for a list of colleges that accepted ELRO students in 2015 and where they have enrolled (scroll down on the blog to "Admission Accomplished").
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Sports Corner: Spring Sports
Boys and Girls Outdoor Track, coached by Mr. Edward Park, enjoyed an excellent spring season. Look for an expansion in track opportunities in the 2015-16 school year. Congratulations to seniors Claudia B. C., Peter H., Kevin K., Benjamin L., Anthony L., Guy L., Audrey P., Allen S., Arianna V., and Ryan W. Seniors Kevin K. and Audrey P. served as team leaders. Kevin qualified for the City Championships for the mile and freshman Benjamin W. placed second in the 800 m and the 1600 m in the Freshman/Sophomore meet.
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Boys Baseball, coached by Ronald Dionisio, ended the season with a record of 10-6 in second place in League Manhattan AA East. The team made it to the first round of playoffs. Congratulations to seniors Daniel R. and Jacob R. Pitcher Jacob R., ranked in first place in New York City with six wins and finished third in the city in Earned Runs Allowed with a .064 ERA. Jacob received the PSAL 2014-2015 Baseball League Leader award in wins by a pitcher at Yankee Stadium on June 3 and participated in the PSAL Exceptional Seniors Baseball game 2015 at MCU Park on June 7. (Photos by Debra Rothstein)
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| | PSAL Baseball Commissioner Robert Pertsas (second from left) presented the Baseball League Leader award for wins by a pitcher to Jacob R. at Yankee Stadium on June 3. |
| Jacob R. pitched at the PSAL Exceptional Seniors Baseball game at MSU Stadium on June 7. |
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Girls Softball, coached by Physical Education teacher Mark Strasser, ended the season with a record of 4-9 in League Manhattan B 1. Best wishes to seniors Sara D. and Carly G.!
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The Girls Flag Football team, coached by Physical Education teacher Bill O'Sullivan, reached the playoffs and ended the season in second place at 6-4. Congratulations to seniors Rebecca A., Zoe B., Karen C., Michaela K., Ashley M., Annabelle M., Annabel P., Briana R., Niloofar S., and Julia T., all founder members of the team!
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The Co-Ed Golf team, coached by Mr. Patrick Curran, finished its first season with a record of 3-5. Best wishes to senior Andres Felipe A.!
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Best wishes to Girls Tennis seniors Rebecca K. and Ava. L.
For team members and statistics, please see www.psal.org (look up Eleanor Roosevelt High School under the "Schools" tab).
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HUSKIE ATHLETES WERE HONORED AT THE SPORTS AWARD EVENT ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 - LOOK FOR DETAILS IN THE END OF YEAR ISSUE!
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Eleanor Roosevelt Sculpture at FDR Memorial, Washington D.C.
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Follow up to last newsletter: Harriet Tubman won the public vote sponsored by http://www.womenon20s.org
to put a woman on the $20 bill in 2020 with 118,328 votes. Eleanor Roosevelt came in second with 111,227 votes. Rosa Parks came in third (64,173) and Wilma Mankiller fourth (58,703). Discussion on the new face of the $20 bill will continue in Congress.
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AMAZON REWARDS
If you buy on Amazon, please first click the Amazon School Rewards button on the Eleanor Roosevelt High School website (lower left side) or go to smile.amazon.com and select "Erhs PTA Inc". This will take you to the Amazon website, where you can continue shopping. Amazon will now donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to ELRO when you shop at AmazonSmile!
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VIA RIDESHARE SERVICE BENEFITS ELRO
The ERHS PTA has teamed up with Via, a new luxury ride share service operating between the Upper East Side and Midtown:
- Book on your iPhone
- Get picked up in a premium SUV
- Ride at the speed of a taxi with others headed the same way
- Reduce your carbon footprint
All for a low flat fare of $5.00. Use code ERHS15 and ELRO will receive $10.00 for each new account.
to let them know you're an ERHS parent or guardian!
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Donate Gently Used Clothes to Schoola - Raise funds for ELRO - ALL YEAR ROUND!!
Families and friends can order free donation bags from the ELRO Schoola page anytime. Schoola will send you a free, postage-paid bag, coded to our school, which you may fill and drop in the U.S. mail. Schoola takes gently used children's/youth and men's/women's clothes (no baby clothes please). ELRO receives 40% of the proceeds from sales of donated clothing by its families and friends.
Thanks to those families who have donated clothes, conducted clothing drives in their buildings and/or requested bags. You have raised $1,381 for ELRO programs so far!
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TD Bank Affinity Program
Through its Affinity Program, TD Bank will make donations every year to our school based on the average balance in the combined TD Bank accounts (current and future) of ERHS families and staff. If you currently have or are planning to open an account at TD Bank, please contact Steven Rozencwaig at steven.rozencwaig@ubs.com and e-mail the exact name and address of the account(s) and we will flag the accounts with TD Bank accordingly. All business and personal accounts can be included into the program. Encourage friends and family outside the community to join in as well and we will flag their accounts as part of the ERHS community! Other neighborhood schools are enjoying substantial annuities as current members; raising thousands of dollars per year simply by having a TD Bank account. If you have any questions, please direct them to Steven Rozencwaig.
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