Remote Learning Day Two
Chrome books were made ready for pick-up so that our scholars could work from home remotely. It is uncharted territory for us and many others, but we are in this together. 👏👏
Social Posts
Today at noon, President-Elect Joe Biden will become President Biden, and our country's 46th President. It's also historic as Kamala Harris becomes the first woman in history to hold the office of VP, which will surely inspire people - women and men, girls and boys - the world over.
Equality Charter School has an afterschool program headed by MMCC and it is still in full affect!!!!! Welcoming old and new students to come join MMCC 's Virtual Afterschool Program. We are offering many activities including
SEL, Fitness and Tutoring. I am still accepting applications, Please email me for an application (sladson@mmcc,org). We also now have applications online at discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
A flyer is attached for more information. We are also accepting children who do not attend Equality Charter School but the child must be middle school age (Currently in Middle School 6-8th grade).
Here are a few links to articles from educators and education reporters about how schools are using last week's events to help teach their students, as well as how they're adapting their lessons in real time, or just giving students a space to talk about how they're feeling.
www.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/7/22219245/classroom-lessons-from-capitol-hill-insurrection
ny.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/7/22219868/capitol-riots-nyc-teacher-lessons
www.chalkbeat.org/2021/1/7/22219779/teachers-students-reeling-lessons-capitol-insurrection
Witnessing history: Teachers and students left looking for lessons after insurrection
www.chalkbeat.org
Scrapping lesson plans, teachers became facilitators and sources for correcting misinformation.Already having senioritis? Check out this Diss Track made by Equality's very own Marshalee and Arturo for some tips on how to help cope with the inevitable case of senioritis!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cA3sSmGnnmI&feature=youtu.be
Welcome back and Happy New Year! To kick off this new year we wanted to throw it back and share our staff holiday video!
Also today is #NationalTriviaDay! Do you know what year Equality expanded to our High School?
Before our winter break we wanted to extend our Happiest Holidays to all of our scholars, staff, parents, members of our community, and to anyone who has been involved in Equality. We appreciate you all very much. Happy Holidays and have an amazing New Year!
-Your ECS Family
Throwback to our Renewal Hearing, if you never got to check out the recap from then, make sure you do! Such kind words from staff, scholars, parents, and members of the community, We appreciate all of you more than you'll know!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCOF6B6xzI0
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After this hearing, Equality was granted a full five year renewal and expansion to elementary school.Reminder: Join us tonight at our Winter Celebration and Renewal Hearing. Dinner will be provided! Show your support for ECS
www.equalitycharterschool.org/renewal-hearing-reminder/
Renewal Hearing Reminder - Equality Charter School
www.equalitycharterschool.org
Reminder: Join us tonight at our Winter Celebration and Renewal Hearing. Dinner will be provided! Show your support for ECSHUGE shoutout to our NHS Team for raising money and donating toys for our Annual NHS Toy Drive. This year we were able to purchase 46 brand new toys which will be donated to the Praxis Family Shelter. How amazing!
Blog Posts
Amanda Huza Principal Podcast
Our MS Principal Amanda Huza participated in the Introduction for Transformative Principal podcast. Check it out! https://www.jethrojones.com/podcast/episode320?fbclid=IwAR0G_bqsck9cmrRc3aKlE3iF1NDc6wDvZWGzuE1ALGKyLRWdooANsmzsd2g
Remote Learning Day One
Welcome to remote learning day one! A message from our Executive Director Caitlin Franco.
Remote Learning Information
Beginning Wednesday March 18th Equality will be closed. Thursday March 19th we will begin remote learning. We have made this decision in the best interest of all of our scholar’s and staff’s safety and health.
Equality’s Branded Materials
Check out Planet Fab the creative team behind all of Equality’s branded materials. We love their work and our new “look and feel”. Equality Charter School Rebrand
Ecology Students
Our ecology students dissected frogs in order to learn about a frog’s anatomy. Such an interactive form of learning!
Congrats to Caitlin!
Congratulations to our Executive Director Caitlin on being awarded the prestigious 40 Under 40 Award from Stony Brook University. The caliber of her achievement distinguishes her as one of the College of Arts and Sciences
Renewal Update
It was an exciting week up in Albany as the Board of Regents, led by Dr. Betty Rosa, voted to give Equality a 5 year renewal AND expansion to elementary school! To say we are
Career Day
It’s not too late to sign up! If you wish to join us for next week’s Career Day please contact Megan Benway at megan.benway@equalitycharterschool.org
Door Decorating Contest: HS Culture Staff
This door was decorated by our culture staff to remind students of the women who were involved in the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights.
Door Decorating Contest: Ms. Emmanuel
Our 12th grade English teacher, Mrs. Emmanuel comes through with her door, decorated for our Black History Month door decoration contest. She represents the African American women who have made an impact in American History.
Middle School Basketball All Stars
Fun filled All-Star weekend for our MS Basketball Coach Cooper and players. Pictures in order are: Bam, Coach and JoJo. Matt with former Knick player John Wallace! What a fun time!
Kobe Day
Our middle and high school had Kobe day today in memory of the passing of the basketball star, Kobe Bryant. Students dressed in yellow, purple or black to commemorate his legacy. As an effort to
Spring Extravaganza at Six Flags
This spring, the ECHS dance team would like to travel to Washington DC to compete in the Spring Extravaganza at Six Flags! We are in need of donations to help make this trip possible. We
Door Decorating Contest: Ms. Fioravanti & Ms. McEvoy
All our teachers have been tasked to decorate their doors in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. This is the door of two of our history teachers, Ms. McEvoy and Ms. Fio #SmileforStephon
Peer Leadership: Middle School
Today our Peer Leadership members participated in a Read Aloud with PS 160 and PS 168. They read The Giving Tree and other books about kindness and then created hearts with words and pictures of
Junior Ashli @ Bronx-net Internship
Our very own junior Ashli hard at work behind the scenes at her internship site Bronx-net.
7th Grade Trip to Manhattan College Basketball Game
Our 7th grade scholars went to a College basketball game at Manhattan College.
Scholar Vs. Staff Olympics
Last Friday, we had an Olympics event between the staff and studens. The students competed against the teachers in things like basketball, egg-and-spoon race and puzzles. Our teachers won a majority of the games(as always)
