Parent Focus Group
hank you to the parents who came out for today’s high school parent focus group with Ms. Franco, Ms. Norford, and Ms. Benway. Your feedback on our school goals and ideas on how to engage
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!
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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
Spirit Week: Twin Day
Today was the second day of spirit week: Twin day and you know our students DID NOT come to play. Most of the school came dressed to impress with their twins #SpiritWeek #twin
Jewish Heritage Museum Trip
Our high school history teacher, Ms. Schmidt took her Human Rights And Social Justice class on a trip to the Jewish Heritage Museum this week.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Today both staff and students paid $1 to wear pink garments for Breast Cancer awareness month. Student council put together the event and are donating half of the earnings to breast cancer foundations.
Mi Garba Event Recap
We had so much fun at the Wine Event last week that we forgot to take pictures! Thank you to the Board members and stakeholders who came out to cheers to Equality’s success! Thank you
Middle School Team Building
On this team building day scholars are doing the Human knot. The idea is to get into a circle without any hands reaching across which takes skill. This activity helps to build communication skills, it
National Coming Out Day
Today was #NationalComingOutDay and our staff showed their support for the LGBTQ+ community by wearing rainbow stickers. Students could find a teacher with a sticker and talk to them confidentially.
College Representatives @ ECHS
Our seniors have gotten the opportunity to speak to reps from different colleges. College reps have given them insight on college life, majors available at the school, scholarships and so much more. Thank you to
College Night Recap
What an amazing turnout we had for our college night. Our seniors showed up with many parents in attendance. Many things like FAFSA, federal aid, scholarships, senior activities and more were discussed. Such an informative
Library’s Open!
Our new and improved library opened up today. Equipped with a huge book collection and areas to work. We are so excited to get it up and running!!
Senior Breakfast
Equality’s annual Senior Breakfast for the Class of 2020. Great way to start senior year, many more events to come. Special thanks to our Senior Coordinators, Mrs. Emmanuel and Mrs. Warfield-Dawson for putting this breakfast
Community Movie Night
Come join us at our HS location for our community movie night Friday September 27th. Creed 2 will be shown! Free Admission AND free snacks. Don’t miss out on this night that will be FULL
Introducing Deborah!
Hey everyone. This is Deborah Okyere from Equality’s class of 2020. I will be posting on different social media sites of Equality showing things happening around the school from a students point of view.
Happy First Day of School!
A rare quiet morning in a high school hallway! So excited for the halls to be filled with our scholars today. Happy first day of school!
Thank You Andy King!
A throwback shout out to Andy King who has not only always supported us but outdid himself this year at our 10 Year Anniversary Spring Reception with a very generous donation! Thank you Councilman King.
Good Luck To The Class of 2019
College move in day and first days of classes are upon us! Here is a throwback in honor of our recent graduates starting their new journey! Best of luck we know you got this!
Charter School Hero
Check out our very own Ms. Burack being featured as a Charter School Hero is the Charter Schools Weekly!! Congratulations Ms. Burack we are lucky to have you!!
10 Year Anniversary Celebration
So excited to share a video highlighting the special moments and special guests from our 10 Year Anniversary celebration. Video courtesy of Aidan Kelly.
MMCC Camp
Starting our week off on a high note! Check out some of our middle school scholars at MMCC camp!
Spring Reception Throwback
We can’t believe it has been 2 months since we celebrated our 10 year anniversary at our Spring Reception! Check out how much fun the night was here and stay tuned for a video coming
