Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design
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Parents are invited to join our upcoming workshop on Wednesday, January 20th at 6:00 PM. This workshop, Stress-less, will address both the mental and physical effects of stress. We will discover how to effectively prevent and cope with stress by exploring techniques to increase self-awareness and relaxation. JOIN WITH ZOOM LINK: JOIN BY PHONE: 1-646-558-8656 MEETING ID: 974 4224 6430 PASSCODE: 513290 … [Read more...]
The Citywide Council on High Schools is hosting their Town Hall with the Chancellor on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Issues and concerns will be addressed. Please register for this event at the following link, https://learndoe.org/cec/ … [Read more...]
Dear Parents/Guardians Principal Gill Cornell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: January SLT Meeting on Thursday, January 14th at 6:00 PM Agenda: Principal WelcomePupil Personnel/Guidance Update (AP Basilio)Instructional Update (APs Bruno/D’aMato)Report from UFT/DC-37Fall 2020 School Experience Survey - January 19 thru February 5Parent Concerns Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/388007773?pwd=a2d0Z0JHVzhiR3dXcWh5cG53cGxyQT09 Following the SLT meeting, starting at 6:30 PM, please join us for the 1st of the series of six 1-hour virtual workshops covering the essential skills needed to support remote learning at home: Reinforcing Strong Time Management Habits - Helping your child form an … [Read more...]
WHSAD PTA MEETING #4 DATE: December 12, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA Call Meeting to OrderNo-Instructional Day- SAT/PSAT Test DayPetition UpdateOpen Discussion PTA Meeting #4 Thursday, December 12, 2019 7:00pm MINUTES Meeting is called to order by Ms. Ortiz. Ms. Ortiz shared with parents all the topics that were addressed during the SLT meeting (See SLT Minutes). On the subject of the upcoming SAT/PSAT day, she ran down the challenges of programming for a regular day in combination of administering the SAT/PSAT. An option is to apply for SAT/PSAT day to be a non-instructional day. This way, students come in to take the exam and leave at the end of the test. The proposal is put to … [Read more...]
WHSAD PTA MEETING #3 DATE: November 14, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA Call Meeting to OrderPrincipal’s UpdateReview workshops using Title I fundBuilding long lasting relationships with public safety partnerOpen Discussion PTA Meeting #3 Thursday, November 14 7:00pm MINUTES The PTA meeting began on time The Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Chu, informed the WHSAD parents that the school has enough funds for the Parent Workshops. This will be beneficial for the parents and their adolescents. The Parents were able to plan these workshops once a month in the evening. This would definitely accommodate the working parents and their adolescent. Mrs. Chu and parent stated the students should be encouraged to attend these … [Read more...]
WHSAD PTA MEETING #2 DATE: October 17, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA Call Meeting to OrderPrincipal’s UpdateWHSAD Bylaw UpdateOpen Discussion PTA Meeting #2 Thursday, October 17 7:00pm MINUTES The PTA meeting began as scheduled and the PTA board was present for the meeting. Mrs. Chu informed the parent that we would have a speaker from the school regarding Title I. The speaker was the assistant principal of WHSAD Ms. Basilio, addressed the parents the importance of parents filling out the lunch forms so the WHSAD can be eligible for Title I funds which is federal funds that are given to the public schools. The Title I funds that WHSAD allocates money for tutoring which has increased graduation rate by 95%. … [Read more...]
September's PTA Agenda WHSAD PTA GENERAL MEETING #1/ELECTION (PRESIDENT) DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 TIME: 7:00 PM AGENDA Call Meeting to OrderWelcome and Introduction of PTA BoardSecretary – Ms. Lisbeth Heras-TorresTreasurer – Ms. Christine Artz SinghExpedited election for President positionSchedule PTA meetings for 2019-2020Open Discussion PTA Meeting #1 Thursday, September 12 7:00pm MINUTES PTA ELECTION for President. The Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Chu, introduced the Secretary Lisbeth Heras-Torres a 10th grade parent. The Treasure Mrs. Christine Artz Singh an 11th grade parent. Mrs. Chu encouraged parents to run for the PTA president position since it is required to have a President, Secretary and … [Read more...]
On behalf of the WHSAD community, we want to thank all the incoming students and parents of the Class of 2022 who attended the Freshmen Orientation on Saturday, June 9th. Your participation and support will help school staff ensure a smooth transition for your child from middle school to high school with all the required documentation and paperwork. Ms. C. Singh donated a BBQ basket and snacks and raised $127 for the Class of 2021. The winner of the basket raffle is Ms. W. Pompey. Thank you once again for your support. We are looking forward to working with you the next four years! … [Read more...]
Read this month’s Parent Newsletter, as prepared by our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Chu. This newsletter is provided in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chu. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Newsletter-0218.doc"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/NewsletterSP-0218.doc"] … [Read more...]
Read this month’s Parent Newsletter, as prepared by our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Chu. This newsletter is provided in both English and Spanish. If you have any questions or concerns regarding your child, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Chu. [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Newsletter-1217.doc"] [gview file="https://www.whsad.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/NewsletterSP-1217.doc"] … [Read more...]
