Please note: In observance of Rosh Hashanah there is no school on Thursday, September 21 & Friday, September 22. Classes will resume at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 25.
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 9/18 - 9/20
Every Monday by 8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements.Action Item #1: The AFSE Curriculum Night on
9/28/17 is a great opportunity for families to learn more about AFSE"s school curriculum including mastery based learning and course descriptions from 9th to 12th grades. Families will meet and speak with their child's Advisors and teachers while obtaining a comprehensive overview of the academic program at AFSE (
5:30 - 6:30 PM).
NOTE: Juniors and Seniors will participate in a College Night during Curriculum Night (
5:30 - 6:30 PM)
The AFSE PTA will conduct its first meeting and its beginning-of-the-year "Meet and Greet PTA Potluck" to have families share a meal with the school community. To participate n the Potluck,
please follow this link. (
6:30 - 8:00 PM)
During the "Meet and Greet PTA Potluck" there will be an opportunity to learn more about the extracurricular activities available at AFSE during the year (
7:00 - 8:00 PM)
Be sure to
RSVP HERE.
(All Grades) (Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 28)Action Item #2: The Class of 2018 will have its CUNY Application Night in conjunction with the first iMentor event of senior year on
Tuesday, October 3from 6:00 - 8:00pm. Please ensure your senior RSVPs to the event with Ms. Kennedy and reads emails from the College Office. Ms. Kennedy, Ms. Zeitlin-Mellor, and Mr. Nunez are planning this event to ensure all seniors are able to complete their first college application! Please email questions to
collegeoffice@afsenyc.org.
(12th Grade) (Deadline: Thursday, Sept. 28)Action Item #3: Please read the important DACA letter linked below.
DACA Letter - A letter from Chancellor Farina regarding recent DACA news
Action Item #4: Announcing AFSE's 2018 Yearbook Cover Contest! The AFSE Yearbook Staff is excited to announce their theme for this year: Be Your Selfie! We are currently accepting submissions for possible cover designs, to include both the front and back covers and the spine. The contest is open to all AFSE students. Keep in mind that the theme involves technology and social media, and have fun! Submissions are due to Ms. Gayagoy by
Monday, September 25. Email
ggayagoy@afsenyc.org if you have any questions.
(All Grades) (Deadline: Monday, Sept. 25)Action Item #5: Class of 2019 juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on
Tuesday, October 11 at 9:00am at AFSE. Please ensure your junior arrives on time to school in order to utilize all of the testing time. This is a mandatory assessment to prepare all juniors for taking the SAT in Spring 2018. The results from the PSAT will support your junior in determining the best areas to prepare for the SAT.
(11th Grade) (Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 11)
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First Day of the 2017 - 2018 School Year Begins Tomorrow!
We welcome back our AFSE students tomorrow starting at 9:00 AM.
Please be sure to check your AFSE email to find out where to report for first (1st) period. We will also have signs on the 4th and 5th floors and staff to help you get to the correct room.
We will have AFSE staff outside and in the lobby tomorrow to greet you!
See you tomorrow at 9:00 AM!
Important Updates
Message from the Principal
Congratulations! Today is the last day before Regents Week. We still have work to do so please keep the following in mind:
- Final Spring grades and Regents scores will be available on Report Cards (distributed on the last day of school - June 28)
- Regents Week starts Tuesday, June 13 through Friday, June 23 (students should only attend school for their scheduled Regents examinations).
- Final 2 days of school will be Tuesday, June 27 (regular school day) and Wednesday, June 28(early dismissal before 12:00 PM). Students will receive final report cards and summer school information (if applicable)
We will continue to provide updates until the end of the year.
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 6/12 - 6/16
Every Monday by 8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements.
Today (Monday, June 12) is the last day of class before Regents Week. Please review the Regents schedule below. Students have already received their individual Regents Exam Invitations and should only come to school when they are scheduled for a Regents examination.
Please see our daily schedule below for Regents Week (starting on Tuesday, June 13):
Morning Exam
8:30 AM: Doors open for students taking morning exams. Breakfast will be served until 9:00 AM.
9:15 AM: Exam begins. Students should not arrive late and will not be able to take the scheduled exam if they arrive after 10:00 AM. Please note, the designated test time is three hours.
Afternoon Exam
12:15 PM: Doors open for students taking morning exams. Lunch will be served until 1:00 PM.
1:15 PM: Exam begins. Students should not arrive late and will not be able to take the scheduled exam if they arrive after 2:00 PM. Please note, the designated test time is three hours.
June 2017 Regents Exam Schedule
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- Regents Week - Tuesday, June 13 - Friday, June 23
- Final SLT Meeting - Thursday, June 15 @ 4:30 PM
- PTA Meeting/Elections - Thursday, June 15 @ 6:00 PM - View available positions here.
- Eid al-Fitr - Monday, June 26 (Schools closed)
- Regular School Day - Tuesday, June 27 @ 9:00 AM
- Last Day of School - Wednesday, June 28 @ 9:00 AM (early dismissal)
Message from the Principal
This is the final full week of school. It is important for students to come to school on time and finish strong in each of their classes. Students are working towards earning credits and preparing for Regents. Let's finish this school year productively!
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 6/5 - 6/9
Every Monday by 8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements.
Action Item #1: Remind your sophomore (10th) to attend this week's iMentor event on Tuesday, June 6, at 5:30 PM. (10th Grade Only) (Deadline: Tuesday, June 6)
Action Item #2: There is no school on Thursday, June 8 due to Chancellor's Conference Day (All Grades)
Action Item #3: Saturday School for students who need additional academic support and/or who need to complete assignments should attend. The Saturday session will be from 9:00 - 12:00 PM. Students should check with their teachers to see if they will be available. (All Grades) (Deadline: June 10)
Action Item #4: On Saturday, June 10 @ 11:30 PM the PTA will hold the Spring Genius Speaker Series with panelists discussing career opportunities in Technology. Please be sure to RSVP Here. (All Grades) (Deadline: June 8)
Action Item #5: Senior families are invited to the Senior Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 8 - 5:30 - 8:00 PM. Parents MUST RSVP Here. (12th Grade) (Deadline: June 8)
Action Item #6: The Class of 2017 will be graduating at NYU's Skirball Auditorium on June 27, 2017 (See the Save the Date below). (12th Grade) (Deadline: June 27)
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 5/30 - 6/2
Every Monday by 8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements.
Priority Action Steps for the Week: Action Item #1: All students will receive his/her June Regents schedule for Regents Week (6/13 - 6/22). Please review the Regents schedule. if you have any questions or concerns, contact your child's Advisor.
(All Grades) (Deadline: June 2)Action Item #2: Saturday School for students who need additional academic support and/or who need to complete assignments should attend. The
Saturday session will be from
9:00 - 12:00 PM. Students should check with their teachers to see if they will be available.
(All Grades) (Deadline: June 3)
Action Item #3: The Class of 2017 will have an overnight trip to
Pinegrove Ranch in Kerhonkson, NY from
June 1 - 2. Seniors have received an email with their current eligibility status and a copy of the permission slip. If your Senior is currently ineligible, it is important that he or she address the academic, attendance and/or behavioral concerns that have impacted his or her eligibility status. The total cost of the trip per student is $100
. (12th Grade) (Deadline: May 31)Action Item #4: The Class of 2017 will be graduating at NYU's Skirball Auditorium on
June 27, 2017 (See the Save the Date below). Each graduating student is eligible for
4 tickets to graduation based on the auditorium's capacity. Seniors will receive an email from Ms. Prior-Grosch this week with the
Graduation Ticket Request Form.
The deadline to complete the form is May 31. The form is to be completed by the Senior, so please speak with your child about the number of tickets you would like to request. If you would like to request additional guest tickets, please make sure your child includes the total number of tickets requested in the form.
(12th Grade) (Deadline: May 31)
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- Senior Trip - Thursday, June 1 - Friday, June 3)
- Saturday School - Saturday, June 3 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM
- PTA Genius Speaker Series - Saturday, June 10 @ 11:30 AM - RSVP HERE.
- PTA Meeting/Elections - Thursday, June 15 @ 6:00 PM - View Positions here.
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 5/22 - 5/26
Every
Monday by
8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements.
Priority Action Steps for the Week: Action Item # 1 (Juniors & Freshmen): Remind your freshman (9th) or junior (11th) to attend this week's iMentor event on
Tuesday, May 23, at
5:30 PM. (9th & 11th Grades Only) (Deadline:
Tuesday, May 23)
Action Item #2 (All Students): All students will receive his/her June Regents schedule for Regents Week (6/13 - 6/22). Please review the Regents schedule and, if you have any questions or concerns, contact your child's Advisor. If you would like to request that an exam be added from your child's schedule, ask your child's advisor to complete the June Regents Request Form. (All Grades) (Deadline:
Friday, May 26)
Action Item #3 (Seniors ONLY): The Class of 2017 will have an overnight trip to
Pinegrove Ranch in Kerhonkson, NY from
June 1 - 2. Seniors have received an email with their current eligibility status and a copy of the permission slip. If your Senior is currently ineligible, it is important that he or she address the academic, attendance and/or behavioral concerns that have impacted his or her eligibility status. The total cost of the trip per student is $100. The signed permission slip packet and payment for the trip are due
Tuesday, May 23. Final student eligibility will be determined by Administration on
Friday, May 26. (12th Grade) (Deadline:
Tuesday, May 23)
Action Item #4 (Seniors ONLY): The Class of 2017 will be graduating at NYU's Skirball Auditorium on
June 27, 2017 (See the Save the Date below). Each graduating student is eligible for 4 tickets to graduation based on the auditorium's capacity. Seniors will receive an email from Ms. Prior-Grosch this week with the Graduation Ticket Request Form. The deadline to complete the form is
May 31. The form is to be completed by the Senior, so please speak with your child about the number of tickets you would like to request. If you would like to request additional guest tickets, please make sure your child includes the total number of tickets requested in the form. (12th Grade) (Deadline:
Wednesday, May 31)
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- AFSE Talent Show - Wednesday, May 24 - 2:30 - 3:20 PM
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 29 - School Closed
- Saturday School - Saturday, June 3 - 9:00 - 12:00 PM
- PTA Genius Speaker Series - Saturday, June 10 @ 11:30 AM - RSVP HERE.
AFSE Morning Family & Students Weekly Priorities: 5/15 - 5/19
Every Monday by 8:00 AM (except on holidays) you will receive an email with important information and action items for the week. Please review and be sure to complete the action steps by the deadline to stay current with AFSE announcements
Priority Action Steps for the Week: Action Item # 1: Seniors can place portrait package orders. Please click here to see UPDATED packages and products that are available. Please note, due to printing demands, prices will increase on May 15. (12th Grade Only) (Deadline: May 15)Action Item # 2: Remind your sophomore (10th) or senior (12th) to attend this week's iMentor event on
Tuesday, May 16, at
5:30 PM.
(10 & 12th Grades Only) (Deadline: May 16)
Action Item #3: Parents/guardians - please join us for the PTA Parent Staff Mixer at Cleary Gottlieb (1 Liberty Plaza) on
Wednesday, May 17 from 5:30 - 7:00 PM. The mixer is an opportunity for parents/guardians to meet and continue building positive relationships.
Click here to RSVP.
Action Item #4: Saturday School for students who need additional academic support and/or who need to complete assignments should attend. The Saturdaysession will be from 9:00 - 12:00 PM. Students should check with their teachers to see if they will be available.
Every day students are bombarded with and have access to sensitive content that would be better understood when contextualized and accompanied by adult guidance. Our young adults are highly influenced by what they watch, hear, and read particularly through social media outlets; therefore, it is critical to be aware of what your students are consuming. Recently, Netflix released a series,
13 Reasons Why based on a young adult novel that explores a variety of sensitive teen issues. I encourage you to read this
Chalkbeat article to learn more about the series and have pointed discussions with your son/daughter about such issues as necessary. If you have any questions or need support/resources, please do not hesitate and contact the school.
mportant Message from the Principal.
