Huguenot Academy to Relocate to Monroe College Site |
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Located at 140 Huguenot St. in New Rochelle, the new space offers many benefits for students, faculty, and staff. |
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The City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education has approved the relocation of its alternative high school, Huguenot Academy, to leased space at Monroe College’s New Rochelle campus. The relocation of the Academy, currently located next to the library at New Rochelle High School, will provide more spacious accommodations for faculty and students and open partnership opportunities with Monroe College.
The new space, at 140 Huguenot St., was selected for its location, accessibility, amenities, and potential. The 16,500-square-foot space has potential for Huguenot Academy enrollment to grow from its current 72 students to 200. Areas will include space for core classes, physical education, computer labs, study hall, and a multipurpose room. Meals will be provided by the school district’s food services department.
“Finding a suitable home for Huguenot Academy has been a school district priority for a long time,” said City School District of New Rochelle Superintendent Jonathan Raymond. “After visiting several possible sites, I’m very pleased that we were able to identify and secure this outstanding educational facility.” He added, “Our students, faculty, and staff will enjoy an enriching environment conducive to teaching and learning, and benefit from being co-located on a college campus.”
Monroe College awards associate and bachelor’s degrees and operates a main campus in the Bronx. Academic partnerships with the college are being explored, and the site’s proximity to businesses and public transportation should be advantageous to students seeking part-time jobs.
“We are delighted to provide a home for the Huguenot Academy on our campus,” said Marc Jerome, President of Monroe College. “We have been a proud member of the New Rochelle community for nearly 40 years and are happy to share our classroom facilities so that in-person learning can resume for these deserving students.”
Now that the Board of Education has approved the lease at Monroe College through June 30, 2023, details of the transition, and timing of when classes will begin at the new location, will soon be finalized and communicated with the students and families affected.
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COVID Safety Protocols Evolve:
Learn About the Latest Updates
Nothing is more important than the health of City School District of New Rochelle students, families, staff, faculty, and our community. As such, the school district constantly monitors the latest expert guidance from the Westchester County Department of Health, federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the New York State Education Department and Department of Health, and then takes action to ensure the latest safety protocols are enacted.
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The Board of Education received an update Tuesday on COVID-19 protocols from Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Corey Reynolds. The presentation can be viewed here.
Highlights:
- Daily in-school health screenings will be discontinued for students on Oct. 25.
- Parents should ask their children the following simple health questions each morning to prevent sick students from going to school:
- "Are you feeling well today?"
- "Do you feel well enough to go to school?"
- "Do you have a fever?"
- "Do you feel warm?"
- The school district will launch a voluntary Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Saliva Testing Program on Oct. 25. Students who participate will receive a COVID-19 home-testing kit every four to five weeks that will be returned and analyzed. Those who test positive will be contacted by telephone. The school district’s goal is to enroll 20% of students in the voluntary program.
- To be eligible for remote instruction, students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Exposure to a COVID-positive person and under quarantine per CSDNR school contact tracing or Department of Health.
- Diagnosed COVID-positive.
- Part of a CSDNR COVID event that must cause a class or school to pivot to full virtual learning.
Those planning international travel should be aware that upon returning home:
- Those who are unvaccinated must quarantine for 10 days and get a PCR test within three to five days. Without proof of a negative PCR test, the quarantine period is 10 days.
- Those who are vaccinated must get a PCR test within three to five days, self-monitor, and self-isolate if symptoms develop.
Check the COVID Resource Center at nred.org for more information about the virus, the school district’s most recently updated protocols and how students and families can help keep our school community safe.
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COVID Vaccines at
Columbus Oct. 27
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Are you a City School District of New Rochelle student 12 or older or a staff member seeking a COVID-19 vaccination? Sign up for the Oct. 27 clinic at Columbus Middle School, in the gym 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. (see a flyer here) .
The clinic is sponsored by the school district in partnership with the Westchester County Department of Health. The school district advocates vaccinations as the most effective way to end the pandemic and keep children and the community safe. Parents must accompany their children.
In addition, Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital offers walk-in public vaccinations for the public weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Bring a photo ID and an insurance card (not required for students). For the second dose, bring your vaccine card. Visit montefiorehealthsystem.org/NewRochelle. For information about being tested for COVID-19, visit this Westchester County Department of Health website.
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Science Research Program Continues to Earn Successes |
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New Rochelle High School alumnus Jade Rosado, now a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, is on a scholarship in an Honors program for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) students. Plus, she participates in a two-year research program that enables her to immerse herself in topics of specific interest.
That love was seeded by the Science Research Program at New Rochelle High School.
The program has become a signature source of pride at the school and for the City School District of New Rochelle. It gives students with an interest in science an opportunity to take on advanced studies while being mentored by distinguished scientists at colleges, universities or science-oriented companies as they perform a research project.
“My favorite part of the program was how individualized it was,” said Rosado. “You’re able to learn more about a topic that you are genuinely interested in.”
The program reached new heights in 2021, when three students qualified for the elite Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF). Only 1,800 students in the world qualify, and three were from New Rochelle High School: Isabelle Balachandran, Amanda Cao and Natalia McMorris. Students in the program also won a total of 67 awards, the biggest yearly total ever.
“We’re very proud that we’ve been able to continue to have our students excel at the highest international level amidst the pandemic and challenges of remote learning,” said New Rochelle High School’s Jeff Wuebber, the program supervisor.
Applications to join the program open every January. Any student with a love of science and a willingness to work hard and innovate is eligible. This year, there are 60 freshmen studying pre-science research (a new high) and 50 students in the Science Research Program.
“Our goal is to build on our phenomenal successes last year and increase our accessibility and visibility across the school and district,” said Wuebber. “One of the hallmarks of science research is the kids learning together and collaboratively in our classroom, and we haven’t been able to do that in the past year and a half (due to the pandemic and this school year’s flooding damage). This year, we really want to reach even more kids and encourage them to join our journey of scientific discovery.”
Students in the program don’t just make discoveries; they also become graduate-level scientists and learn crucial skills in public speaking, networking, giving presentations, and working with adults in a professional environment. Students who participate are well prepared for the challenges, joys, and opportunities of college education.
Alumni like Rosado and Zahra Masih (now a senior at Cornell) confirm that the Science Research Program helped set them up for success in their collegiate studies.
“Coming into college with science literacy skills, scientific writing skills and research experience has not only made me feel confident in my classes, but also helped with a constant struggle of mine: public speaking,” said Rosado.
Masih said the Science Research Program was her first exposure to participating in larger-grade experiments, and it resulted in her falling in love with science.
“The research that I conducted over my high school summers, under the guidance of the program, prepared me not just for college lab research experiences, but also gave me a leg up in applying for college summer internships,” she said.
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Snapshots from a Busy Week in Our Schools! |
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Albert Leonard Middle School Students
Study Hispanic Heritage Through Photos
They’re luminaries in the arts, sports, law and beyond – and they’re all stars in a new photo collage created for Hispanic Heritage Month at Albert Leonard Middle School. Spanish teacher Lina Arboleda, a graduate of New Rochelle High School, and teacher Dyanara Stewart assembled the collage as a learning tool for students, as well as to instill cultural pride and embrace history and the contemporary world. Among those pictured are Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, actor and producer Lin Manuel Miranda, singers Carlos Santana and Enrique Iglesias, and baseball players Roberto Clemente and Mariano Rivera.
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Webster Students Express Themselves Through Thinking, Writing, and Sharing |
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During a walk at Webster Elementary School this week with Principal Melissa Passarelli, Superintendent Jonathan Raymond took note of the third-grade bulletin board. At the start of this school year, as an exercise to build self-esteem and self-expression, students engaged in a writing activity in which they reflected on the best parts of themselves. They then wrote about a special part of themselves that they chose to share with classmates. The teachers photographed the best parts of each student, and posted the photos with students' writings.
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If It’s Fun, It’s Ward Elementary’s Fall Fest!
Ward Elementary School held its first Fall Pumpkin Fest fundraiser Saturday, drawing a crowd of about 500 students, family members, teachers, and staff who came out to support the school. The fundraiser, organized by Ward’s PTA, was highlighted by scenes and flavors of autumn, from spooky costumes to a patch full of pumpkins and mums, a skeleton mascot, glitter tattoos and guessing jars. Families even had the chance to win a raffle to be the honorary principal and assistant principal for a day! Special thanks to Domenick Bulfamante Landscaping, which provided the pumpkins and mums that were for sale, Mikey Dubb’s for the doughnuts and the Espresso Guys for their coffee truck. Families also had an opportunity to purchase Ward apparel to show their school pride!
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State Honor for Davis PTA Growth |
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The Davis Elementary PTA was recently recognized by the New York State PTA for achieving a record number of paid memberships. This honor is based on a huge and successful outreach effort by the Membership Committee to parents, students, teachers, and staff, as well as the support from Davis Principal Anthony Bambrola and Assistant Principal Laurie Marinaro. Paid PTA memberships fund many PTA activities throughout the school year, including the Davis Carnival, during which students, faculty, parents, and families enjoyed well-deserved laughter and fun in a safe, responsible setting. The PTA also recently hosted the Davis PTA Book Fair, and each student left with a book funded by paid memberships. Great job, congratulations, and thank you, Davis PTA! |
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At Jefferson, Sunflowers and Kids Blossom |
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Like children, sunflowers need time, nurturing and love to blossom. That was one lesson, as part of social and emotional learning, in Aimee Ferguson’s fifth-grade class at Jefferson Elementary School Tuesday. The class was visited by Superintendent Jonathan Raymond, who frequently shares the story of sunflowers, and the importance of patience, while advocating for our children and students. Students wrote a thank-you letter to Raymond for his visit, and student Brener Vasquez drew these flourishing sunflowers as well! |
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Mobile Pantry at Young Distributes 5,000 Pounds of Food
The Mobile Food Pantry returned to Isaac E. Young Middle School this week, and distributed more than 5,000 pounds of food to the 108 visitors who came. Based on the size of attendees’ families, 443 people benefited from the distribution of produce, meats, dairy, potatoes, bread, and vegetables.
A healthy, consistent diet can help our students both in school and with their quality of life. The Mobile Food Pantry is sponsored by the City School District of New Rochelle’s Pupil Personnel Services Department and Feeding Westchester. It returns to Isaac E. Young Middle School on Nov. 10 from 4 - 5 p.m. All are welcome.
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Busy Days for Huguenot Sports! |
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Congratulations to the New Rochelle High School Boys' Varsity Soccer Team for its 1-0 victory over Ossining in the first round of the Class AA Section One Tournament. The lone goal was scored by Jayden Barragan three minutes into the second half. Daniel Madeira recorded his third consecutive shutout in goal.
Today and Saturday are busy days for Huguenot teams:
Today, Friday, Oct. 22
- The Girls' Varsity Soccer team hosts White Plains in the Section One tournament's first-round match-up. They kick off at 3:30 p.m.
- Varsity Volleyball will host Ursuline at 5 p.m. at Albert Leonard Middle School. The Junior Varsity team will play at 6:30 p.m.
- Varsity Football and Cheerleading will celebrate their seniors in a pre-game ceremony. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23
- The Junior Varsity football team travels to Mamaroneck High School for a 9:30 a.m. kickoff.
- Boys' Varsity Soccer travels to John Jay High School in East Fishkill for a Section One Quarterfinal match. The game will kick off at 4:30 p.m.
- Boys'/Girls' Cross Country will compete in the County Championships at Somers High School at 10 a.m.
- Girls' Varsity Swimming will compete in the Conference Championship at North Rockland High School at 10 a.m.
- The Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleading teams will compete at the Panas Invitational at Walter Panas High School. The Junior Varsity will perform at 2 p.m. and the Varsity at 3:25 p.m.
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Register for Winter Sports!
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Next Week's Athletics Schedule |
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Please note: Schedule is subject to change due to weather or other circumstances. A = Away. H = Home.
Monday, Oct. 25
Girls' Varsity Soccer - Section One Quarterfinals (A) site and time TBA
Albert Leonard Middle School Volleyball vs. Benjamin Turner Middle School (Mount Vernon) (H) 4:30 p.m.
Isaac E. Young Middle School Football vs. Mamaroneck (H) 4:30 p.m.
Albert Leonard Middle School/Isaac E. Young Middle School Girls' Soccer vs. Ursuline (H - Albert Leonard Middle School) 4:30 p.m.
Isaac E. Young Middle School Volleyball vs. Mamaroneck (Black) (A - Hommocks Middle School) 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Albert Leonard Middle School Boys' Soccer vs. Rye (Red) (A) 4:30 p.m.
Albert Leonard Middle School Volleyball vs. Pelham (Gold) (H) 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
Albert Leonard Middle School Football vs. Pelham (H) 4:30 p.m.
Albert Leonard Middle School/Isaac E. Young Middle School Girls' Soccer vs. Rye (Red) (H - Isaac E. Young Middle School) 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 28
Freshman Football vs. Carmel (A) 5:15 p.m.
Girls' Varsity Soccer - Section One Semifinals (site and time TBA)
Varsity Volleyball - Section One Tournament (site and time TBA)
Friday, Oct. 29
Albert Leonard Middle School/Isaac E. Young Middle School Girls' Soccer vs. Mamaroneck (H - ALMS) 4:30 p.m.
Albert Leonard Middle School Volleyball vs. Rye (Red) (A) 4:30 p.m.
Isaac E. Young Middle School Volleyball vs. Scarsdale (White) (A - Scarsdale Middle School) 4:30 p.m.
Varsity Football - Section One Tournament First Round (site and time TBA)
Saturday, Oct. 30
Boys' Varsity Soccer - Section One Finals at Lakeland High School (time TBA)
Varsity Volleyball - Section One Tournament - First Round (site and time TBA)
Varsity Cheer - East Regional Game Day Competition (Arlington High School) time (TBA)
Sunday, Oct. 31
Girls' Varsity Soccer - Section One Championship at Nyack High School 3 p.m.
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