October 8, 2023
Dear Fellow Bronx Science Parents and Guardians,
We hope that everyone is well and that last week’s tumultuous weather did not have any lasting adverse effects on any of our community members. As our students and their families settle into a sense of routine, the PA continues its preparations for various fall events, including the October 18 PA Meeting and Election and the October 24 Open House for prospective students .
First and foremost is next week’s Coffee with The Principal and Safety Town Hall Meeting. This is an in-person opportunity for our parents and guardians to hear from those who work hard to keep the entire school community safe! Following the presentation, parents and guardians are invited for a special tour of our school’s Holocaust Museum. Please RSVP here and submit your safety questions in advance by Monday, October 9.
Volunteering Opportunities
It is exciting to hear from new parents who are eager to become involved in our school community. For those who are running for positions, we appreciate your enthusiasm and generosity. For other parents who would like to contribute their time and skills, there are many ways to volunteer, either at individual events or on an ongoing basis through membership on a PA committee or subcommittee. In addition to supporting the school, our students and our staff, volunteering is a great way to meet people and have fun! Your next opportunity to serve as a volunteer will be on October 24 at the Open House, when prospective students and their families will visit Bronx Science to learn about our academic and extracurricular programs. Please consider signing up for a volunteer shift.
Other Upcoming Events
A reminder that the next PA meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct 18, via Zoom only and registration is required to attend. Please click HERE to register for the meeting and HERE for the agenda. A link to attend the meeting will be emailed to those who have registered. The PA meeting will not be recorded, except for the election portion of the meeting.
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. Please click HERE for a link to the candidates’ biographies.
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!
Lastly, we’d like to acknowledge Indigenous People’s Day/Italian Heritage Day and remind our families that school is closed on Monday, October 9.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Allen-Cheng, Elizabeth Polkovitz, and Christine Kattan
PA Presidents
president@bxsciencepa.org
