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Extracurriculars
Student Government
Composed of representatives from each class voted in by the scholars themselves. Members discuss issues of concern and plan activities for each grade level. Student Government works with the principal and assistant principal on school, local, national, and global projects.
The Student Government Club will meet once a week to plan and implement various Civics For All program initiatives (Participatory Budgeting, possibly Project Soapbox, Civics Week planning and preparation, etc.) as well as discuss and plan monthly goals and objectives that elected officials will need to complete. Students will build on their public speaking skills, engage in community service-related projects, and learn of the importance of being a civically engaged citizen/ leader within their community.
Club Start Date: The first round of Student Council elections will take place in the week of October 21st. The club will meet immediately following the elections.
6th Grade Class Representatives:
601:
602: Shaylah A
603:
604: Anyiah B
605: Eleftheria S
606: Isabella G
607: Davi T
608: Alexander B
609: Saad K
610: Gurnesh S
7th Grade Class Representatives:
701: Kayden W
702: Arturo M
703: Larry P
704: Sameer S
705: Moiz T
706: Leon C
707: Luis P
708: Rayan M
709: Rodina F
710: Sikder M
8th Grade Class Representatives:
801:
802:
803: Jayla L
804: Nathalie O
805: Ahmed I
806: Habiba E
807: Johanlly N
808: Khawaja Q
809: Anthony P
810: Hamza O
Afterschool Program
The Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens
Diana Chavez Program Director
718-777-9202
www.vbgcq.org
Variety Boys and Girls Club Beacon program provides FREE services to the community. One of our biggest components is our afterschool program which provides activities such as STEAM, art, music, dance, and other enrichment clubs. We offer other programs such as:
- Specialized High School Admission Test prep for all middle school students
- ESL/GED courses for adults
- Family fun events: Paint night, BINGO night, Movie night etc
- Resource health fair
If you are interested in one of our programs, you can call us at (718) 777-9202 or stop by our office in room 102.
Diana Chavez, Program Director dchavez@bgcqueens.org
Jennifer Ojeda, Outreach Coordinator jojeda@bgcqueens.org
National Junior Honor Society
Why Should Your Child Participate?
The National Junior Honor Society promotes the celebration of academic excellence. Scholars in grades 7 and 8 who demonstrate a consistently high level of academic performance, including an overall average of at least 90 with a minimum grade of 85 in each core class, are invited to participate. The NJHS induction ceremony occurs once a year in May.
To gain membership, you must also demonstrate qualities of leadership, service, good character, and citizenship. Opportunities are provided through the NJHS to assist the members in further developing these qualities. As leaders, members must exert a wholesome influence on the school community. As servers, they are committed to the idea of volunteering their time and talents in order to help create a better tomorrow. By demonstrating such qualities as reliability, honesty, and sincerity, members hope to prove by example, that they value excellent character. Finally, through willingness to participate responsibly in the affairs of the school and community, our National Junior Honor Society members develop citizenship.
- A Grade of 90 or above in ALL MAJOR subject classes
- A minimum of 85 in all other classes
- No N or U Conduct ratings
- No more than 10 late for the school year
- A Minimum of 40 Community Service Hours (Completed by May)
United Arts
Every spring, a production is performed in our auditorium.
Months of hard work is put into the show by staff and students.
Previously performed:
Annie jr.
Guys & Dolls jr.
Seussical the Musical jr
Beauty & the Beast jr.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Alice in Wonderland jr.
Aladdin jr.
The Little Mermaid jr.
Hairspray jr.
Annie jr. Revisited!
The Lion King jr
Peter Pan jr.
Seussical jr. Revisited!
Willy Wonka jr.
Holiday concerts is what you'll hear from our amazing chorus--who also go Christmas Caroling to the neighborhood nursing home!
Every spring, there is an Annual Art Show in the main lobby where students have their art work displayed. Their art entries are voted on and the winners receive prizes.
City Harvest Food Drive
Last year, New York City public school children collected more than 165,000 pounds of food! This fall and winter promise to be especially challenging for struggling households in New York City. Please help feed hungry New Yorkers this holiday season by bringing nonperishable food items to school dtes to be announced!
City Harvest will deliver all donations to community food programs throughout the five boroughs.
MOST-NEEDED FOODS
Canned fruit
Canned vegetables
Peanut butter (plastic jars)
Mac and cheese (packaged)
Hot and cold cereal (packaged, family-sized)
If your child’s school collects more than 100 pounds of food, City Harvest will come directly to your school to pick up the donation. Donations of less than 100 pounds of food can be dropped off at your local firehouse, where City Harvest will directly pick up donations as well.
For more information about Kids Can Help This Week, visit www.cityharvest.org or contact Brian Stern, Manager, Food Development, at 917.351.8745 or bstern@cityharvest.org
CITY HARVEST
RESCUING FOOD FOR NEW YORK’S HUNGRY
Thanking you in advance for participating in this event!
The Executive Board of The I.S. 10 Parents’ Association
&
Mrs. Haydn & Mrs. Peterson
Greeley Hydroponic Farm
The Hydroponics Lab at our school offers numerous benefits, enhancing both academic learning and community engagement. Firstly, it provides students with hands-on experience in science, allowing them to observe plant growth and experiment with variables like nutrient solutions and water levels, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The lab also promotes sustainability by teaching students about water conservation, soil-free farming, and the importance of sustainable agricultural practices. Additionally, it encourages collaboration among students and teachers while inspiring them to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and agriculture (STEM). The Hydroponics Lab also serves as a valuable tool for parent and community involvement, as families can see firsthand the innovative learning taking place in the classroom. Overall, the Hydroponics Lab enriches our school’s curriculum and inspires students to be future-forward thinkers with a strong sense of environmental responsibility.
Astoria school’s hydroponics lab enhances science education
Astoria Middle School has launched a hydroponics lab to enhance science education, providing students with hands-on learning experiences about plant biology, sustainability, and soilless farming. Through the lab, students engage in real-time experiments, observing plant growth and exploring the science behind hydroponics, water conservation, and urban farming. This innovative program fosters critical thinking and environmental awareness, allowing students to apply what they learn to real-world problems. Supported by community donations and school grants, the project has sparked enthusiasm among students, teachers, and parents alike, and the school plans to host a community event to showcase students' work and promote sustainability.
IS10Q Received the 2024 EPA Grant --> Read all about it HERE
The EPA grant will facilitate NY Sun Works’ mission to build students’ proficiency in inquiry-based climate and sustainability science. The program aims to enhance students’ understanding of urban agriculture’s role in sustainable communities and expand teachers’ knowledge of climate and environmental science. Zamora emphasized the importance of this grant, stating, “This significant commitment will support the hands-on urban farming experience and teaching of sustainability science and climate education for NYC youth while also expanding access to fresh, healthy produce for students and their families.”
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