HSSL Weekly Parent Update

Conferences are this Thursday and Friday!

Thursday 11/16/23 from 5pm-8pm use this link to register for an individual call about your child progress - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpqanAn6EECLUHYnbAMLgf751Q1jKFnPs0zryk6eaISGzjzw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Friday 11/17/23 from 12:20pm-2:20pm use this link to register for an individual call about your child progress - https://forms.gle/MrQamxpe23VbLUXS6

Please be mindful that teachers may not be able to reach out to every parent who registers for a call during the given time. If you do not receive a call from some of your child's teachers during conferences, they will reach out to you via email to schedule a call at another time.

Parents of rising 11th graders and graduating seniors should attend this meeting!

11th & 12th Grade students and families please join us during parent teacher conferences for our college ready workshop. Our college advisement team will be giving information on, completing the Federal Financial Aid Form (FASA), CUNY, SUNY, and Private college applications, Financial Aid for undocumented students and more.

Join us from 6pm-7pm Thursday November 16 here on google meet meet.google.com/ihx-pqos-vxc

and Here from 1pm - 2pm Friday November 17 on google meet meet.google.com/juu-unmv-gzc

For any questions please reach out to Ms. Baptiste

Greetings Seniors and Families,

Just wanted to inform you all that next Tuesday there will be a senior paint and sip directly after school at 2:30 pm. This will be a chance for us to chat, mingle, listen to some tunes and talk with one another. We look forward to seeing you guys there.

We have an Overnight College trip planned for our 11th grade students . Students will visit SUNY Cortland, SUNY Purchase,SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Broome Community College. This trip is designed to provide valuable insights into the college selection process and to help our students make informed decisions about their future academic pursuits. During the trip, students will have the opportunity to tour the campuses, meet with admissions representatives, and learn more about the academic programs and extracurricular activities offered at these institutions. It is a great chance for them to get a feel for the college environment and ask any questions they may have.

Here are the details for the trip:

• Date: Wednesday November 29-30,2023
• Colleges on tour: SUNY Cortland, SUNY Purchase, SUNY Binghamton and SUNY Broome Community college.
• Cost: $100 for Transportation, Hotel, Food and fun activity
• Departure Time: Wednesday, November 29,2023 at 5:30am
• Return Time: Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 3:00pm
• Application and permission slip due date: 11/13
• Payment due date:11/23/23

This trip is for 11th graders and space is limited, but we will reserve a few spots for students in other grades. Students are expected to complete an application and submit a permission slip. Both will be distributed by Ms. Baptiste. Parents and students are also expected to attend a parent meeting where we discuss expectations and rules on an overnight trip. Applications will be handed out to students tomorrow, but you can also find a copy of it here

Please note that most of the expenses for the trip, including transportation, lodging, meals, and accommodations, will be covered by the school, but students are expected to contribute $100 toward the cost of the trip. scholarships are available.

To ensure a smooth and organized trip, we kindly request the following from you:

• Complete and return Application,Permission slip and trip contract by 11/13/23 and payment by 11/23/23.
• Attend the parent meeting to discuss expectations and rules for students on overnight trips. We will follow up with a meeting date.
• Ensure that your child is prepared with appropriate clothing, toiletries, and any necessary personal items for the overnight stay.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the trip, please do not hesitate to reach out to Ms. Baptiste. I appreciate your support and involvement in this important educational experience. We look forward to providing students with an enriching opportunity to explore potential college options.

Families can donate in 2 ways:

1. In person by placing non-perishable food items in the donation box in front of room 1E4

1. Items like canned food without dents, packaged dry items like pasta, pancake mix, rice, and cereal. Plastic jar items like peanut butter and jelly.

2. Donate online using our link: https://amplify.ampyourgood.com/user/campaigns/4416

PLEASE DO NOT SEND IN FRESH OR FROZEN FOOD ITEMS OR ITEMS IN GLASS JARS

We are also selling commemorative T-Shirts and Hoodies in order to raise additional funds to give away holiday food baskets to families in need at HSSL.

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/hssl-cares-food-drive?utm_campaign=desktop-campaign-page-share-v3&utm_content=hssl-cares-food-drive&utm_medium=social&utm_source=copy-link

From Ms. Baptiste (College & Career Counselor):

I am excited to share a great opportunity for high school Seniors and juniors. SUNY Albany is hosting a FREE bus trip to the Campus this Saturday November 18th. We understand that the trip is this weekend, but it is a great opportunity. The chartered bus will pick up students in front of the NY Public Library at 6:00am and needs to depart by 6:15am. SUNY has secured a 54 seat luxury charter bus from Red Oak Worldwide for the commute to the campus. The visit to the campus is a great opportunity for students to engage with current students, learn about the academic programs, and answer questions they have about attending SUNY Albany.

The program will include:

• Admissions Information
• Faculty/Staff Presentations
• Honors College Information
• Pre-Health & Pre-Law Information
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Information
• Student-led Campus Tours

Here is what needs to happen to ensure a successful visit:

• Every student needs to complete this registration form.
• Every registered student needs to attend a mandatory "virtual" Student Orientation session on Tuesday, Nov 14th at 6:00pm

This is a great opportunity. Please reach out to Ms. Baptiste if you need support with registration and if you have any questions!!

Movie Club (formally Anime Hour) will this Wednesday & Thursday November 15th & 16th. This months feature presentation is "Blue Beetle".

Wednesday: 6th Period Room 1E12

Thursday: 2:30 - 4pm Room 1E12

$1 Popcorn

Students with 90% or better daily attendance get FREE POPCORN.

Dear class of 2024 and parents,

We will be holding a virtual meeting for senior class parents and families to discuss dates, times, and payment for senior activities. The meeting will be this Friday November 17 at 5pm. Join the meeting using this link: https://meet.google.com/rgo-amjq-uon

This meeting is separate from parent teacher conferences and college ready night earlier in the day!

In the meantime we have launched a senior activities page on the school website. You can stay updated their by visiting: https://www.hsslnyc.org/apps/pages/seniors