Icahn Charter Schools

Dear Icahn Families,

As we navigated through the month of February, Icahn Schools had exciting events and opportunities planned for our students.

During the month of February (February 24th, 2025) we celebrated the 100th day of school. Students and staff celebrated this fun and exciting milestone by engaging in creative activities.

Family-Teacher Conferences:

Family-Teacher Conferences are always a great opportunity for parents to meet with teachers to discuss their child's progress. Ongoing communication is always a much needed recipe for any healthy relationship. Please continue to keep in touch with your child's teacher.

Thank you for attending our conferences. Your presence in your child's education will always lead to success.

Black History Month:

Throughout the month of February, our staff and students celebrated the rich history and contributions of African Americans. Many of our classrooms explored significant events, figures, and cultural achievements. The purpose behind this was to help our students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for diversity.

As always, I encourage you to stay involved and informed in your child's education. I thank you for choosing Icahn Schools and for your continued support in making our schools a success for our students. Please feel free to reach out to your child's teacher(s) or administration team with any questions, concerns, or compliments regarding their daily efforts.

Sincerely,

Lawford Cunningham,

Superintendent

All applications, including the common web application and the paper application, received on or before April 1, 2025 are entered into the lottery. A third party lottery software application randomly selects applications for the lottery placement. A selection preference is applied to the lottery process. Lottery Preference by order:

1st. Preference: Sibling- the student entering the school has a sibling registered at the school.

2nd. Preference: Employee- an employee is enrolling their child to the school. The employee preference is limited to 15% of the charter school’s total enrollment and the child must reside in New York.

3rd. Preference: District- The child must reside in the school district on the date of the lottery.

The school district is determined by the home address on the application.

The school district for each Icahn school can be found here:

• Icahn Charter School 1 KG-8 | District 9
• Icahn Charter School 2 KG-8 | District 11
• Icahn Charter School 3 KG-8 | District 11
• Icahn Charter School 4 KG-8 | District 11
• Icahn Charter School 5 KG-8 | District 11
• Icahn Charter School 6 Lower KG-4 | District 9
• Icahn Charter School 6 Middle 5-8 | District 12
• Icahn Charter School 7 KG-8 | District 8

Your home school district can be found here: https://schoolsearch.schools.nyc/

We are excited to share that a thrilling opportunity with your school community! Camp Herrlich is once again offering an opportunity for 40 of our Icahn students 20 kids per session, to attend a free two-week session at their sleepaway camp.

Get Ready for Summer Camp – Start Planning Today!

After celebrating our 100th day of school, we’re heading straight toward summer! Now is the perfect time to start planning your child’s summer activities. Many exciting programs have registration deadlines coming up fast, so don’t wait to secure your spot. Below are some great options for fun and educational summer activities. While these programs are great suggestions and not connected to our schools, we invite you to check them out and find the best fit for your child.

Click Below for Summer Camp Resources!!!

Carter G. Woodson, often referred to as the " Father of Black History," is credited with starting Black History Month. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson designated a week in February to celebrate black history. Carter G Woodson chose the month of February because it included the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Mr. Woodson worked as both a teacher and school principal prior to obtaining a bachelor's degree in literature from Berea College in Kentucky.

Our incredible chess champions participated in the Bronx Invitational Chess Tournament on February 11, 2025, at Yankee Stadium! Chess scholars from all Icahn Schools brought their Icahn pride in a dazzling display of sportsmanship. Icahn students delivered an outstanding performance in three rounds of chess during the city-wide tournament. With every precise move and bold strategy, these trailblazers redefined excellence on the board, sparking a legacy of ambition and innovation that inspires us to think, play, and win beyond the game.

Emmanuel Tuffour-Agyepong, Icahn Charter School 1

Aminata Ndiaye, Icahn Charter School 1

Marietou Ndiaye, Icahn Charter School 1

Dwayne Forbes, Icahn Charter School 3

Nuri Young, Icahn Charter School 3

Donart Celaj, Icahn Charter School 3

Ayden Kerr, Icahn Charter School 4

Mercy Victor, Icahn Charter School 4

Avan Cruz Gomez, Icahn Charter School 4

Hannah Zhang, Icahn Charter School 4

Rudolph Riddock, Icahn Charter School 4

Chinemerem Goodluck, Icahn Charter School 5

Enoch Sanni, Icahn Charter School 5

David Sanni, Icahn Charter School 5

Minh Vo, Icahn Charter School 5

Tyler Torres, Icahn Charter School 5

Samantha Mancacsa, Icahn Charter School 5

Deaqwon Russell, Icahn Charter School 6

Jeriell Bautista, Icahn Charter School 6

Muhaimin Mohammed, Icahn Charter School 6

Jarel Johnson, Icahn Charter School 7

Mike Barboza, Icahn Charter School 7

Rayan Jebril, Icahn Charter School 7

Nanayaa Frimpong, Icahn Charter School 7

K-2nd Grade Teachers

In this session, teachers focused on reducing barriers to learning in upcoming Wit & Wisdom lessons, ensuring all students have access and pathways to achieve the lesson goal(s). They began by establishing a shared understanding of principles for supporting all learners, including differentiation, scaffolding, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Teachers explored embedded supports within the Wit & Wisdom curriculum and generated strategies to proactively plan to meet their students' needs while maintaining the curriculum's integrity.

In this session, teachers gained a clear understanding of the structure and purpose of multiple choice and writing ELAAP lessons, explored the ELAAP calendar and its phases, and enhanced their ability to prepare for strategic coaching during these lessons.

Facilitated by Edith Schneider from Teaching Matters, middle school science teachers analyzed the demands of the 8th grade NYS science exam. The new Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) questions narrowly focus on content but always include the other dimensions - a Cross Cutting Concept, as well as one of the Science and Engineering Practice. Teachers engaged in activities to develop questions that will prepare our students for the NYS science exam.

Teachers dug into unit assessment data focusing on the many ways to pull reports and analyze results while also exploring the potential to prepare students for computer-based testing.

PE teachers continued their ongoing focus in unpacking physical education standards to ensure lesson plans are aligned to the expectations for students on different grade levels.

Our Successful Saturday Academy Program began in January. Below, please see the remaining Saturday Academy schedule for the 2024-2025 School Year:

March 1, 2025

March 8, 2025

March 15, 2025

March 22, 2025

April 5, 2025

April 26, 2025

May 3, 2025

• Friday, March 7, 2025 - 12:00 PM Dismissal for Students | Network-wide Professional Development
• Sunday, March 9, 2025 - "Spring Forward" | Daylight Savings Time
• Monday, March 17, 2025 - St. Patrick's Day | Schools are Open
• Thursday, March 20, 2025 - First Day of Spring
• Friday, March 28, 2025 - No Afterschool Programming | Regular Dismissal
• Monday, March 31, 2025 - Eid al-Fitr | Schools Closed

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