October 1, 2023
Dear Fellow Bronx Science Parents and Guardians,
October is upon us, and the PA is busy preparing for our upcoming elections and the Fall Open House for prospective students. More on these and other events below, but first, some highlights from last week’s successful Project Accepted event.
Each year, Project Accepted provides an invaluable experience for our seniors, with many reporting they gain a better understanding of how to fine tune their college essays and have more confidence interviewing. This unique opportunity would not be possible without The Bronx Science Foundation, the enthusiasm of our alumni and their dedication to help the next generation of graduates! Please enjoy some photos from this event below, as well as special thanks and recognition to a number of folks In the Spotlight post.
This enthusiasm is also present throughout the rest of our community. If you and your child toured Bronx Science in person, you may recall how special this school felt on that first visit! We invite all parents and guardians to come and share their experience with middle school families during our Fall Open House on Tuesday, October 24. The PA plays an important role in this event, and we heavily rely on parent and guardian involvement. See the Open House post below for more details, available shifts, and a link to volunteer.
Other Upcoming Events
The Coffee With The Principal events are in-person opportunities for our parents and guardians to connect with our administration and staff, to hear about important topics to our community, and to even get a glimpse into life at the school.
You are invited to join Principal Hoyle for the first coffee on Wednesday, October 11 from 8:30-9:30 AM, in person, at the school! Principal Hoyle will be joined by our Director of Safety, Ms. Vana Loukissas, the entire School Safety Committee, along with representatives from the 52nd precinct for the annual Safety Town Hall Meeting. Don’t miss this chance to hear from those who work hard to keep our students and the entire school community safe! Following the presentation, parents and guardians are invited for a special tour of our school’s Holocaust Museum.
Please see the Coffee With The Principal post below to RSVP and to submit your safety questions in advance (by Monday, October 9).
A reminder that the next PA meeting will be held onWednesday, Oct 18, via Zoom only and registration will be required to attend. During this meeting, we will be conducting our fall election to fill spots reserved for 9th and new 10th grade parents and guardians. The PA appreciates all the nominees who stepped forward to bring their diverse skills to the PA Executive Board and the School Leadership Team. The slate of candidates and link to register for this meeting will be available in the October 8 newsletter.
Please note that the nomination process has closed, but nominations will be taken from the floor during the election for the SLT position only. Please email nominations@bxsciencepa.org if you have any questions.
Now…get ready for an evening filled with hilarity and good cheer! We are thrilled about the return of LIVE Comedy night at Gotham Comedy Club on Thursday, November 2. All Bronx Science parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and admin are invited! Please see the Comedy Night post for more details and to buy tickets now!
We look forward to seeing you in what promises to be busy, productive, and fun weeks ahead!
Sincerely,
Christine Kattan, Elizabeth Polkovitz, and Jennifer Allen-Cheng
PA Presidents
president@bxsciencepa.org
