Weekly Express

19 February 2010

 

From the Parents’ Auxiliary:

The Parents’ Auxiliary is still looking for help and chaperones for the upcoming Valentine's Dance and February Lounge Night. 

 

The Valentine's Dance is scheduled for Friday, 19 February from 9:00-11:00 p.m. after the Boys’ Varsity Basketball game.  We need your help putting up some basic decorations, preparing snacks, serving beverages as well as chaperones for the evening.

 

The Lounge Night is scheduled for Friday, 26 February from 8:00-10:00 p.m.  We need help preparing and serving snacks and beverages throughout the evening as well as chaperones.

 

If you have any questions about the details of these events or would like to help in any capacity, please email Cassandra Regan at cassr@nymaparentsauxiliary.com

 

From the Commandant:

Open/Closed Weekends:  This is a closed weekend for all boarding cadets.  All cadets except those with previously scheduled and approved appointments will remain on campus this weekend.  The corps has a mandatory attendance basketball game Friday 7:00- 8:30 p.m., and a dance for grades 9-12, from 9:00-11:00 p.m.  All day cadets may leave campus immediately after the game is over or may stay for the dance.  Any cadet staying for the dance may not leave campus until Saturday morning.  Since we have a full slate of athletic events Saturday, parents are reminded that all day cadets must be back on campus 1 ½ hours prior to the departure time of any away contest or 1 ½ hours prior to the start of any home contest.  Day cadets with an athletic contest Saturday are eligible to remain on campus overnight Friday at no cost to parents. For the weekend eligible cadets who do not have excessive tours may sign up for the following Sunday trips: Skiing at West Point, skating at Bear Mountain or bowling in town. 

 

Open/Closed Weekend Schedule for the next four weekends:

February

20-21                    Closed               (The corps has a mandatory boys basketball game Friday night

                                                       and a dance for grades 9-12 after that.)

26-28                          Closed                 (Open weekend for all wrestlers who competed Feb 12th and 13th.)

 

March

6-7                                Closed                 (All Boarding cadets remain on campus)

11-15                    Open               (Long Weekend.  Eligible cadets may begin leaving after classes

                                                      Thursday.  All cadets due back on campus by 7:30 p.m. Monday)

 

From the Dean:


Campus Happenings

Spring Term Parent Faculty Conference: The conference will be held on 20 March 2010.  We will begin taking appointments starting 8 March. 

 

Academic Matters

Advisory:  Your student’s advisor is your point of contact at the school.  They can best direct you on how to navigate our system and serve as the liaison for you and your student.  If you have not heard from your advisor, please contact the Academic Office.   

 

Winter Term Ends: Students will take exams on 3-5 March 2010.  You will find the exam schedule posted on the NYMA website.  The Spring Term begins on 8 March 2010.  

 

Community Service

Community Service:  If your student earned community service hours during the winter furlough, please submit, on organizational letterhead, the hours and service completed to Ms Likar.  If you are not sure how many hours are needed, please speak with your cadet’s advisor.  It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

 

Community Service and Seniors:  Seniors need to check the community service rosters posted in the library.  Mrs. Tamulis posts the new list every time we update it.  Some seniors need to correct their deficit.  The Superintendent, will not accept letters requesting an exemption because community service is a graduation requirement.  All community service for seniors must be submitted by 1 May 2010. 

 

Vocabulary Boosters & Other Cool Things

Earth Hour 2010: At 8:30 p.m. local time, millions will unite to power off non-essential lights for one hour.   For more information visit .  In 2009, 4,100 cities around the globe participated in this small, yet significant event.  Join Us!

 

College, Competitions & Scholarships

Guardian “Girls Going Places Awards (due 26 February): Guardian Life Insurance rewards the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of girls ages 12-18.  For more information visit . 

 

Sodexo Foundation STOP Hunger Scholarships (due 26 February): These scholarships support students that are working to end hunger in their communities and help to draw attention to their effective and innovative solutions for ending hunger.  Visit . 

 

Starting your FAFSA for College Financial Aid: We cannot stress the importance of completing this document.  Many schools require it before they can administer financial aid of any kind.  In addition, some schools may require copies of your tax documents.  Carefully the financial aid documents sent to you by colleges. 

 

Scholarships:  It may not be too late to apply to some independent scholarships.  Please visit or for more information.  With the rising cost of a college education, no one can leave a stone unturned for “free money.” 

 

College Decisions:  Please read acceptance letters through to the end.  They often highlight important dates for acceptance of the offer and housing deposits. 

 

Puppies Behind Bars:  Thank you to all of the cadets and parents who have been contributing to the jar in the Library for the NYMA puppy. We still have a ways to go.....please help us make this puppy a reality for the prisoners and the vets. All checks should be made out to 'Puppies Behind Bars'. Mrs. Benton's advisees thank you again for your support!