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Allen Barge, Principal
Ms. Rosie D., Parent Coordinator
...because at Edward R Murrow,
we CARE about our students
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The 93rd Annual Feast of San Gennaro
Thu Sep 12, 2019 - Sun Sep 22, 2019
The 11-day San Gennaro fest features religious processions and colorful parades, live musical entertainment, ethnic food delicacies, dining at Little Italy's famous restaurants and cafes and a world-famous cannolli eating competition.

Free Admission to NYC Museums on Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day
The best way to see some of this fall's  best museum exhibits ? Why, for free, of course. On Saturday, 09/21/19, hundreds of museums and cultural institutions across the country will be offering free admission, including more than 20 spots right here in New York City as part of Smithsonian Magazine's annual Museum Day, and passes are available to download.

Below is a list of New York City
museums offering free admission.
Visit the  Museum Day website  for a list of participating venues and
to get your free tickets.

AKC Museum of the Dog , Midtown East
Alice Austen House Museum , Rosebank, Staten Island
Alley Pond Environmental Center , Little Neck, Queens
American Folk Art Museum , Lincoln Square
Asia Society and Museum , Upper East Side
Bard Graduate Center Gallery , Upper West Side
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , Pelham Bay Park, the Bronx
Cathedral of St. John the Divine , Morningside Heights
Cooper-Hewitt Museum , Upper East Side
Derfner Judaica Museum,  Riverdale, the Bronx
Fraunces Tavern Museum , Financial District
Museum of Arts & Design , Columbus Circle
New York City Fire Museum , Hudson Square 
The Noble Maritime Collection , Snug Harbor, Staten Island
The Noguchi Museum , Long Island City, Queens 
Queens Historical Society , Flushing, Queens
Ukrainian Museum , East Village

Sat Sep 21, 2019
10:00am to 4:00pm
NYC Parks hosts its annual Brooklyn Chess Festival, where participants of all ages can learn how to play chess, meet and play with a chess Grand Master, and much more.
Sharpen your chess skills through pick-up chess games and learn-to-play clinics. Or enjoy Simul-play and a Blitz Tournament, as well as other board games.

Sat Sep 21, 2019 - Sun Sep 22, 2019
Age: All ages
Price: $10 for adults, free for children under age 12

Sun Sep 22, 2019
11:00am to 6:00pm
Hit up one of NYC's largest street fairs featuring thousands of visitors and hundreds of vendors. This year expect food, dance, live music, a pizza eating contest, craft fair, children’s area, main stage, beer garden, a non-for-profit area, local businesses and more.
 


Application Deadline: September 27, 2019
Contact:  Holly St. Lifer /212-279-0708 ext. 116
Are you a New York City high school student who loves to write personal stories? YCTeen invites you to apply for their fall writing internship at the award-winning YCteen magazine. YCteen writers are mentored by a professional editor as they learn memoir-writing and journalism skills. Their writers will have the work published in print and online. Their office is in midtown Manhattan and is open to writers from 1:00-6:00 pm Monday-Thursday. Writers must be between the ages of 15-20 and commit to participating for a minimum of three months.  Learn more and apply.
Application Deadline: October 7, 2019
Contact:  Jaxie Friedman /718-349-5605
The NYC DOE Office of Sustainability’s Youth Leadership Council (YLC) mobilizes high school students to increase climate action in NYC schools. As a member of the YLC, you will gain professional leadership skills, assist in organizing the second annual NYC Youth Climate Summit, and help increase sustainability efforts across NYC schools. Monthly meetings will be held after school in Long Island City, Queens. YLC members will receive community service hours and a certificate of participation signed by the Mayor.  Apply today.
A BRAINYAC is a program offered through Zuckerman Institute’s Brain Research Apprenticeships in New York at Columbia University and connects high school students with scientists for intensive summer lab internships including hands-on experience. Visit BRAINYAC
The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Scholars Program offers stipend-paid summer internship opportunities along with valuable hands-on experiences working with full-time AFRL scientists and engineers on cutting-edge research and technology.
The Murrow Way
...we have
HIGH EXPECTATIONS!

When we have high expectations  for students and provide tasks that are engaging and of  high  interest, students build self-esteem, increase confidence and improve academic performance.
Attendance Office Information
for
Students, Parent and Guardians

Daily attendance is done during B band every day except Thursday. On Thursday the daily attendance is done during A band. 
If a student has an actual class during the daily attendance period their teacher will mark whether they are present or absent. If a student does not have a class during the daily attendance period then the student MUST come to room 127 during the attendance period and stand on line to have their attendance taken for the day. If a student has lab during the daily attendance period then their attendance will be taken by the lab teacher on the day of their lab only. All other days for that period the student is free and must report to the attendance office to have their attendance taken.

If a student is unable to get to the attendance office in time to have their attendance taken then they will receive an automated call that evening saying the child was absent from school. If the child did come to school and attend classes, their daily attendance will automatically be reversed from absent to present once the teacher class attendance sheets are scanned into the system the following Monday.
Please allow approximately 1 to 2 weeks for PupilPath to update any incorrect attendance.

Thank you,
Mrs. Safier
Attendance Coordinator

For more information you can contact the attendance office at ext 1270

COLLEGE NEWS!!
FALL WORKSHOP
FOR COLLEGE PLANNING
THURSDAY, 09/26/19 @ 6:00 PM

TOPICS TO BE COVERED
  • The Application Process
  • CUNY, SUNY, Private/Out-of-State
  • Colleges
  • Deadlines
  • Early Action/Early Decision
  • Naviance and the Common App
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Scholarships & Financial Aid
  • SEEK/EOP/HEOP
  • Standardized Testing

For more information
please contact:

Ms. Lauren Monaco,
Director of College Counseling
or
Ms. Hannah Alter,
College Advisor

718.258.9283
x1454
x1450
Students received an invitation/instructions with access codes for both students and parents in SCS 09/20/19
Be on the lookout!

Got Got Spirit?
...get some
Submission Deadline: December 3, 2019
Contact:  Barb Edwards /212-343-7700
Students in grades 7-12 who are ages 13 and up are invited to submit works to the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards in 29 different  categories  of art and writing. The Scholastic Awards are the largest national recognition and scholarship program for teens. You will have the opportunity to be recognized in publications, exhibitions, and ceremonies at both the regional and national level. 
Paid Civic Leadership Internship for Young Women of Color
Application Deadline: September 30, 2019
Event: October 1, 2019-January 14, 2020
Contact:  Christina Ortiz
Project DOT(Dream.Own.Tell) is accepting applications for its Fall 2019 Civic Leadership Internship Program for Young Women of Color. The program is intended for young women who are ages 15-20 and identify as Black, Latina, Asian, Pacific Islander and/or as a young women of color. We know that young Black and brown girls often do not have a safe space to have open and honest conversations about healthy relationships, teen dating, and sexual violence. Internship benefits include increasing social media following through participation in radio shows and print media, exploring and building leadership skills and self-confidence, improving communication and public speaking skills, gaining skills in media campaign development and project planning. Participants will receive a $200 stipend.  Learn more and apply.
An internship with the US Secret Service provides you with valuable experiences while allowing you to contribute to one of the most elite law enforcement organizations in the world. Visit USSS
In Microsoft’s high school internship program, students will learn a lot about the world of computer science and programming. Microsoft internships are geared toward STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) students, so if you were thinking of pursuing a degree in one of those fields, Microsoft is the place for you.
STUDY HABITS #2
Know the Expectations. Students shouldn’t have any surprises when it comes to how and what they will be graded on. By middle school and high school, most teachers will provide a course outline or syllabus, which can serve as a guide for the semester. If expectations aren’t clear, don’t wait until a bad report card comes in the mail.
Your student should feel comfortable approaching teachers with
questions about grading and assignments at any time.
If this is not the case, it may be time for you as a parent to step in.
The New York City Department of Education offers free breakfast, lunch and after-school meals to all NYC public school students during the school year.
Please fill out an application (every application counts)
Edward R Murrow HS
1600 Avenue L
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: 718-258-9283
Fax: 718-252-2611
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