New Rooftop Garden
This week the development of our 12th floor garden space has begun. The NYC horticultural Society and Council Member Keith Powers have supported the development of this space which will be filled with greenery upon our eventual return to A&D.
Provide Feedback on Student Admissions
Monday, June 1, 6:00 to 8:00 pm
The DOE is engaging with parents, school leaders, students, and other stakeholders to collect ideas and perspectives on admissions for fall 2021. All parents and students are invited to join virtual borough-based meetings with Executive Superintendents.
- Register for the Manhattan meeting using this link: https://learndoe.org/
face/ - You may be directed to a message with a count down for the next upcoming public meeting
- You will receive an email confirmation that will provide you with the link to access Monday’s meeting (June 1st @ 6PM)
May PTA Meeting
May VIRTUAL PTA Meeting
RSVP Required
Virtual Meeting: Thursday, May 7, 6:30 pm
RSVP deadline: Thursday, May 7, 12:00 pm
Due to changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic we are changing our topic for the May meeting. We may decide to add another virtual meeting to take place in June to talk about the college process.
We have been receiving feedback that parents and guardians have mental health concerns, especially during this difficult time. We are therefore changing the topic for the May meeting to address mental health concerns and any other concerns related to COVID-19. We would also like to gather your questions in advance of the meeting using the RSVP form.
Please RSVP to the May meeting by clicking on the RSVP link below and submit your questions for the faculty and principal to answer at this meeting. We will send the link to join the meeting only to those parents/ guardians who have RSVP’d.
Special PTA Meeting April 22
SPECIAL VIRTUAL PTA Meeting
RSVP Required
RSVP deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 12:00 pm
Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, April 22, 6:30 pm
The Art Department has asked the PTA to help fund the development of a new website to showcase the Spring Arts Festival to celebrate our students and their achievements through a virtual exhibit, fashion show and film festival since we will not have access to our school building this spring. Every student in the school will submit work for the spring arts festival. The goal is to finalize a site by May 8th and to launch or open the virtual gallery by May 27th, 2020.
- We need your vote at this meeting to allow the PTA to fund this website
- Parents and guardians will also have the opportunity to hear from our principal
Recording from April 6 PTA Meeting
Recording from April 6 PTA Meeting
Our first virtual PTA meeting on April 6th was a success. We heard from our principal, Max Re-Sugiura, AP of Art, Elma Reingold, and seniors from each of the art majors. We are so proud of our amazing students!
Click this link to the video recording and transcript from this meeting
School Updates
School Updates
The following updates were sent by the school since the last PTA newsletter:
Parent Engagement Gathering Tuesdays
Parents were invited to sign up for virtual Parental Engagement Gathering (PEG) sessions scheduled for Tuesdays from 1:50 to 2:40 beginning April 22.
The guidance department will help parents schedule appointments to meet with your child’s teachers to discuss their current academic standing in each class. To schedule an appointment with the guidance department go to the home page the guidance website located here:
https://mdaly63.wixsite.com/
To begin the reservation click on the Book Here icon and complete the information. Please note that space is limited and is first come first served.
AP Exam Schedule
Please click the link below to view the letter from the Office of Equity and Access with information on the upcoming AP Exams and links to the College Board site. If you scroll down the the end of the letter, you will see the the exam schedule/calendar.
AP Exam Schedule Information
For those of you who will be taking these exams. Good Luck!
DOE Chancellor Letters
Please click the link below to view all Coronavirus letters sent by the DOE including the most recent April 15 letter to parents of students with disabilities, the Mayor’s announcement that remote learning will continue for the remainder of the school year, and graduation information for seniors.
https://infohub.nyced.org/in-
Regents Exams Cancellation
Please click the link below for the letter announcing the cancellation of the 2020 NY State Regents exams.
Cancellation of June 2020 NYS Regents
Letters to Manhattan Principals
Click the links below for letters from our District Superintendent- Vivian Orlen where she shares some of the ways she relaxes and explores virtual spaces to find laughter including some embedded hyperlinks to other cultural sites.
April 17 letter
Earlier letter
Virtual Cultural Activities for Spring 2020
Click the link below for a nice list of cultural activities for the entire family sent by our parent coordinator Janeen Johnson and put together by Dina Ingram, the parent coordinator of Stuyvesant High School.
Virtual NYC Activities
Links to Social-Emotional Resources for Families
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Parents– this video aims to provide families with insights on SEL in their own parenting practices in order to support their children’s social and emotional know-how.
How to Handle Corona Virus Anxiety– video about understanding and supporting individuals through anxiety related to COVID-19
Resources for Support Children’s Emotional Well-Being during the COVID-19 Pandemic– resources for parents and students on staying healthy and how to talk about COVID-19
Click here to access resources for parents that may be struggling to balance work, child care, and self-care while keeping worries under control, from Child Mind Institute.
Thrive NYC for a list of free health services for New Yorkers, regardless of insurance coverage or immigration status.
Subscribe to Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer Updates on COVID-19 and city-wide resources for families.
Virtual PTA Meeting
VIRTUAL PTA Meeting
RSVP Required
RSVP deadline: Monday, April 6, 12:00 pm
Virtual Meeting: Monday, April 6, 6:30 to 8:00 pm
The meeting link with instructions will be emailed after 1:00 pm this Monday only to those who have RSVP’d. You may need to download an app for the meeting platform so please be sure to check the invitation email prior to the start of the meeting.
- Topic: “How to Choose an Art Major”: current seniors from each major will share information about their experiences with the major and Ms. Reingold, AP of Art will answer questions.
- Presentation from the Principal: and Q and A for parents and guardians of all grades
- Nominations for PTA executive board positions for the 2020-2021 school year: nominate yourself if you are a parent of a current Freshman through Junior, and you would like to help the school and be more involved. Voting will take place at a later date.
RSVP before noon on Monday to attend
CLICK HERE to RSVP to attend the virtual April PTA meeting
Online Auction
Online Auction Postponed
A new date will be announced in the fall. We will be accepting donations until and throughout the auction so if you have any items to donate please fill out the form in the link below and email it to contact@artanddesignpta.org.
Click the Donate Button to Support the School
Internships for Students
Contact: Carl Landegger at carlcreates@artanddesignhs.
A&D Film Department Newscasts
Click here to view the Art & Design Film Department Newscasts and make sure to Subscribe to their YouTube channel