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Welcome Back, NYA!

News You Can Use... to Kick Off the NYA 2018-19 School Year

WelcomeBack, NYA!News You Can Use... to Kick Off the NYA 2018-19School Year

WE'RE READY FOR THE NYA 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR

Welcome back NYA School Community! The 2018-19 School Year is going to be great.


This NYA Newsletter has lots of "News You Can Use to Kick Off the 2018-19 School Year" so please be sure to read everything carefully.


THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1ST, 2018!!!

NEW STUDENTS & TEACHERS JOIN THE NYA COMMUNITY

New Students And Teachers - NYA Is Growing

There a are a number of new students at every grade level this year. Please be sure to welcome them and celebrate being part of the NYA School Community. We are going up to Grade 7 this year. The class configurations are as follows:



  • Mother/Toddler (3 sessions per day) - Ms. Misba and Ms. Mallika
  • Nursery A - Ms. Anita and Ms. Anjum Z
  • Nursery B - Ms. Anjum R and Ms. Sofie
  • PK 3A - Ms. Nupur and Ms. Jerusha
  • PK 3B - Ms. Prarthana and Ms. Kalpana
  • PK 4 Ms. Sakina and Soumya (AM) & Sophie (PM)
  • Kindergarten - Ms. Indu and Ms. Mubina
  • Grade 1/2 - Ms. Asha and Ms. Sridevi
  • Grade 3/4 - Ms. Simendea (LA), Ms. Julie (Math), Mr. Mark (Science)
  • Grade 5/6/7 - Ms. Simendea (LA), Ms. Julie (Math), Mr. Mark (Science)
  • French - Ms. Shellie
  • Spanish - Ms. Carla
  • P.E., Gymnastics, Health - Mr. Sebastian
  • Music - Mr. Brainard
  • Art - Ms. Eshwari

IMPROVED FACILITIES AT NYA!

Expansion and Remodelling

As NYA grows, we are expanding and improving our purpose-designed learning environments. The following summarises the work we have completed for the start of the 2018-19 School Year:


GROUND LEVEL


  • Remodelling of the Mother/Toddler and Gymnastics rooms into one large P.E./Gymnastics/Dance Multi-Purpose Room. We might even do some of our Music lessons in this space.


1ST FLOOR (TKC)


  • The TKC has been completely remodelled. During the school day it will be closed to outside business and the space will be solely for NYA.
  • NYA student lunches will be in the TKC
  • The Mother/Toddler classes will be in the space at the back of the Playscape (previously an arts & crafts classroom).

2ND FLOOR


  • The Kindergarten class moves to where the Grade 3/4 class was last year.
  • Grade 1/2 remains the same.
  • Music class remains the same.
  • The Maker Space remains the same.

3RD FLOOR


  • Nursery A remains the same.
  • Nursery B remains the same.
  • PK 3A remains the same.
  • New PK 3B will be in the old lunch room. (Lunch will now be served in the TKC)
  • PK 4 remains the same (less the Kindergarten, which moved to the 2nd floor)
  • Remodelling of the Imagination Playground by enclosing it with sliding windows, a glass door, and air conditioning to make it an indoor or outdoor option for play, P.E., and Gymnastics.


4TH FLOOR


  • Remodelling office spaces into classrooms for Grades 3/4 and Grades 5/6/7.
  • Addition of safety nets to outdoor deck area, which may be used by students for learning and play.

THE NEW NYA CAMPUS!

It's a Done Deal!

The land for the new campus is in Tellapur, conveniently located near the Outer Ring Service Road, just 5 to 7 minutes from the Financial District. Construction will begin this year and tours of the "Model Classroom" will begin in March. Stay tuned for more information.

WASC ACCREDITATION

NYA is Awarded WASC Accreditation Candidacy Status

I am pleased to inform you that the ACS WASC Accreditation Commissioners have determined New York Academy (PK - 7) meets the ACS WASC Accreditation criteria for candidacy!


This accreditation status is based on all the information provided by the School, including the WASC Initial Visit Report, and the satisfactory completion of the on-site WASC Initial Accreditation Visit last Spring.


It is the decision of the Commission to grant New York Academy (grades Pre-Kindergarten through 7th) Candidacy Status through June 30, 2021.


As Head of School, I am pleased to share this significant accomplishment and look forward to leading New York Academy forward with the WASC Accreditation process from the start of the 2018-19 school year.

COMING TO SCHOOL IN STYLE

We Have New Uniforms for the NYA 2018-19 School Year

NYA has ordered new school uniforms - good quality and a great design - for the students. Athletic shoes are also required (black and/or white).


That said, the order will not arrive until around mid-August. So, in the meantime, students are encouraged to come to school with their own fashion statement. In fact, we will kick off the school year with a theme of "All About Me." Students and teachers will celebrate what makes each of us unique and special, recognizing the big ideas of respect, tolerance, acceptance, kindness, and caring.


More information regarding uniforms is soon to follow.

TUITION AND FEE PAYMENTS THROUGH THE NIVA SYSTEM

One Simple Way to Make Payments

This year parents will make their tuition and fee payments through our new NIVA system. This is an online portal where you can make payment with a credit card or via bank transfer. This will be the only way you can make payment for the 2018-19 School Year.


Ms. Shahana will follow up soon with an email, which will include:


  • Log-in details
  • Easy-to-follow steps
  • Payment dates and deadlines


As soon as you make payments you will receive digital confirmation and a receipt.

We believe you will find this system easy and effective.

EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM (AMERICAN SAYING ;)

Don't Be Late and Aim for Perfect Attendance :)

Please support your child's educational success.


It is very important that students are in class BEFORE 9:00 AM and ready to learn. Students are expected to arrive at school no later than 8:50 AM.


And, it is important that students are in school. Unless sick, students should not stay home.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Daily Schedule and Friday Early Dismissal

Our daily schedule remains the same:


  • Staggard Student Arrival: 8:35 to 8:50 AM Kindergarten to Grade 7
  • Staggard Student Arrival: 8:45 to 9:00 AM Nursery to Pre K 4
  • Start of School - 9:00 AM
  • End of School - 3:30 PM (12:30 PM for Nursery and 2:30 PM for PK 3)
  • Early Dismissal on Fridays - 2:30 PM (Last year we had early dismissal on Wednesdays at 2:30 PM for Faculty Professional Development. This year early dismissal for Faculty Professional Development will be on Fridays at 2:30 PM)

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

TUESDAY, JULY 31 - PARENT ORIENTATION 10 AM TO NOON

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 - INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY (NO SCHOOL)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 - BAKRID-UL-ADAH DAY (NO SCHOOL)