I am excited to share our newly updated Spring after-school calendar with you! This year we are partnering with IVY Tutoring Network to provide content specific academic support for all classes in addition to open Homework Help. Math and Science after-school help will be meeting on Mondays and History and ELA after-school help will be meeting on Wednesdays. Open Homework Help will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please review the calendar below to see additional after-school happenings!

The MECA SYEP Application will close on February 23rd.

Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest youth employment program, connecting NYC youth between the ages of 14 and 24 with career exploration opportunities and paid work experiences each summer. MECA is fortunate to have it's own SYEP program which provides summer internship experiences in a variety of fields, many of which are connected directly to the world of advertising, media and design!

There are only 10 days left to apply for a spot in MECA's specific SYEP program. If students are interested in applying, they should NOT wait!

This link will take you to a MECA SYEP CHEAT SHEETwhich includes:

• Directions on how to apply
• Application link
• Video Summary
• How to contact staff

Mon Feb 5

Girls Basketball vs. Bayard Rustin

If Rescheduled:

Boys Basketball 3:00-4:15

Girls Basketball 4:15-5:30

Big Gym - 5:00pm

Girls Basketball 3:00-4:15

Boys Basketball 4:15-5:30

Little Gym

Wrestling and Club

Fitness Center

Tues Feb 6

Boys Basketball vs. West 50th St.

Big Gym - 4:30pm

Wrestling

Fitness Center

Wed Feb 7

Girls Basketball vs. Bayard Rustin (Potential Reschedule)

If Not Rescheduled:

Boys Basketball 3:00-4:15

Girls Basketball 4:15-5:30

Big Gym

Girls Basketball 3:00-4:15

Boys Basketball 4:15-5:30

Little Gym

Wrestling

Fitness Center

Baseball Open Workout

Tanahey Playground

Thu Feb 8

Track Manhattan Borough Championships

Armory Track - 4:00pm

Boys Bball (3:40-4:30)

Girls Bball (4:30-5:30)

Big Gym

Girls Bball (3:40-4:30)

Boys Bball (4:30-5:30)

Little Gym

Wrestling

Fitness Center

Baseball Open Workout

Tanahey Playground

Fri Feb 9

Borough/JV Basketball Playoffs

Big Gym

Wrestling

Fitness Center

Mid-winter Break 2/19 - 2/23

February PTA Meeting 2/28

Priority #1 All students will learn to read well By June 2024 pass rates for ELL students on the NYS ELA Regents exam will increase 10 points from 80% to 90%

Priority #2 All students are physically & emotionally safe By June 2024 Hispanic female students will indicate they are invited to participate in collaborative conflict resolution by 15 points from 60% to 75% as measured by favorable responses on the NYC School Survey

Priority #3 All students have a high quality academic experience By June 2024 students with disabilities' pass rate on the Alg I Regents exam will increase from 58% to 65%

Priority #4 All students graduate college & career ready By June 2024 the number of students who are eligible for a CTE endorsed diploma will increase by 17, from to 8 to 25 students as measured by pass rates on the Adobe Photoshop Certification exam

Priority #5 All schools are inclusive & responsive to parents By June 2024 favorable responses regarding teacher initiated contact concerning student performance will increase by 16 points, from 69% to 85% as measured by NYC School Survey responses