Equality Charter School Awarded a Google Grants Award

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Equality Charter School

Equality Charter School has been named as a recipient of a Google Grants award.

The Google Grants program supports organizations sharing Google’s philosophy of community service to help the world in areas such as science and technology, education, global public health, the environment, youth advocacy, and the arts.

Designed for registered non-profit organizations, Google Grants is a unique in-kind advertising program that harnesses the power of Google AdWords, Google’s flagship advertising product. Google Grants has awarded free AdWords advertising to thousands of non-profit groups whose missions range from animal welfare to literacy, from supporting homeless children to promoting HIV education.

Congratulations to Equality Charter School and everyone who was involved.

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    Equality Scholars Hard at Work in the Science Lab

    Posted on March 20, 2012 by Equality Charter School

    Equality Charter Scholars were hard at work today, analyzing the many layers of an onion at an optional early morning lab in preparation for the Regent’s Exam. For more pictures, check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/equalitycharterschool


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      Equality Charter School Goes Skiing

      Posted on March 15, 2012 by Equality Charter School

      PE/Health teacher Mr. Mullen took approximately 30 of our 8th grade scholars on a ski trip on March 9th to Mount Peter located in Warwick, NY. This was the first time most of these scholars went skiing. They had an amazing time on the slopes and expressed interest in skiing again in the future.

      We are grateful that Mr. Mullen provided these scholars with this opportunity.

      To watch highlights from the trip, check out our Youtube page.

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        1st Annual Bowl for Equality a Huge Success!

        Posted on March 13, 2012 by Equality Charter School

        Over 300 bowlers, comprised of students, staff and friends of Equality Charter School came out to support the “1st Annual Bowl for Equality” event on March 4, 2012 at Bowlmor Lanes in Union Square. The fun-filled event which featured bowling, a raffle and more, helped raise more than $8,000 for the students of Equality Charter School, far exceeding the initial fundraising goal.

        “We are thrilled with the support and enthusiasm from everyone who came out to our 1st Annual Bowl for Equality Event”, said Principal Caitlin Franco. “We are so thankful to everyone who contributed and helped Equality surpass its fundraising goals and who made the event such a success.”

        For pictures from the event, please visit the  Equality Charter School Facebook page at www.facebook.com/equalitycharterschool

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          Professional Development Day at Equality Charter School

          Posted on March 10, 2012 by Equality Charter School

          On Wednesday, March 7th, Equality Charter School held a day of Professional Development for its teachers and faculty members. All staff took part in an English Language Arts data meeting. Staff worked together to analyze student performance data and to agree on common strategies to address scholars’ deficiences and support scholars’ strengths. It was a rewarding day of community building for staff to come together and focus on a common cause – scholar literacy and student achievement.

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            Equality Charter School Awarded Mighty Milers Music Grant

            Posted on March 8, 2012 by Equality Charter School

            Equality Charter School has been selected to receive a Mighty Milers Music Grant to keep our students “rocking and running!”  Mighty Milers is a school and community based program that teaches students the healthy habit of running and/or walking for physical fitness and well being and this grant is intended to keep our students motivated by providing a sound system, MP3 player and iTunes gift card.

            Ms. Farrison, Equality Charter School’s Athletic Director said, “This program is a great way to promote healthy behavior in school and it gets the scholars active at least twice a week.  The mighy milers program has many rewards and grants which the students love and can benefit from. This grant will not only motivate our scholars to run by listening to music while they run but it will also benefit our entire school. We are so excited to receive this grant!”

            What is the Might Milers program?
            Every PE class as our active warm-up we do Mighty Milers. For at least 15 minutes a day, Mighty Milers gives kids the opportunity and encouragement to get moving, release energy, improve their fitness and health, set and strive for individual goals, and bond with their schoolmates. The program provides incentives and scholars of all fitness levels and abilities learn to run one to two times a week.

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              A Message from Coach Cooper

              Posted on February 29, 2012 by Equality Charter School

              Equality Charter School 2011 Basketball TeamThe saying goes practice makes perfect and on this day we looked perfect. Equality beat TAPCO – the score was not tallied during the last 4 minutes out of respect to the home team and fans. Our whole team did a great job and almost every single player scored. The team practices twice a week and Coach Laurence and I teach and teach our athletes!! So this is our reward!! Hard work pays off!! Hopefully they will take what they learn about hard work and work to keep their grades up in the classroom. We are now 5-2 and both our losses came when we were missing key players. Also we lost both games by 2 points in which a 1 second delay of the whistle could have been our victory.

              We are now waiting to hear from the league when we play and who we play in the playoffs!! Coach Laurence and I want to thank the whole team for taking practice serious!! Shout outs to all teachers, parents, and fans that supported us!! Keep it up!!!

              – Coach Cooper

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                7th grade Equality Charter School students visit Wagner College Basketball

                Posted on February 28, 2012 by Equality Charter School

                On February 11th, ELA teacher Ms. Lasky took some of our 7th grade scholars to see the Wagner College Seahawks men’s basketball team beat Mount St. Mary’s 74-57.  A big thank you for Wagner College for their hospitality as well as Ms. Huza and Mr. Jay for attending the trip. Please click on our Facebook page to see more photos from this fun afternoon.

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                  2nd Quarter Academic Awards Ceremony

                  Posted on February 18, 2012 by Equality Charter School

                  Congratulations to all of our scholar’s academic accomplishments this quarter. If you missed any of the awards ceremony that took place on Friday, February 17th click here to watch some of the highlights and click on our Facebook page for more photos.

                  A full list of scholars is available after the jump.

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                    A “Candid Conversation” with our Principal, Caitlin Franco

                    Posted on February 14, 2012 by Equality Charter School

                    This week, Principal Caitlin Franco was interviewed for the site Candid Conversations, an interview blog featuring the stories of different people from around the globe. Click here to read what Ms. Franco had to say about Equality Charter School, the Co-op City community as well as the upcoming bowling fundraiser.

                     

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