Panther Press

I am genuinely in awe of Ms. Lisette, Mr. Israel, and Ms. Macey’s ability to navigate the complex, sometimes absurd, and often heartbreaking realities of student wellbeing with both professional rigor and human warmth. Their tireless dedication and unflagging patience ensure that our students not only stay on track academically but also feel seen, heard, and supported in ways that extend far beyond the classroom. Thank you all.

Please come see me for your gift cards!

This Wednesday, we take a moment to recognize and celebrate our paraprofessionals—the heart and backbone of our school. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and strength are what make our classrooms not just places of learning, but places of safety, growth, and joy for our students with profound disabilities.

You are the ones who know our students best—their needs, their personalities, their victories both big and small. You step into every situation, no matter how challenging, with patience and care. You provide comfort when words aren’t enough, guidance when routines need to be followed, and unwavering support in every moment of the day.

Your work extends beyond assisting in the classroom—you tirelessly support teachers, ensure the safety of every student, and bring warmth and understanding to every interaction. You show up every day ready to give your best, even in the toughest moments, because you believe in the potential of our students. That belief changes lives.

On this Paraprofessional Appreciation Day, please know that your hard work does not go unnoticed. You are valued, you are appreciated, and you make all the difference in the world. Thank you for everything you do!

The first winner is in:

Congratulations Ms. Natal's class!! Get ready to run the show!

Family surveys are out and due at the end of the month. The process can be confusing, and many families need quite a bit of help. This year, we're announcing a contest- for the first 6:1:1, 8:1:1 and 12:1:1 class to get to 100%, administration will trade places with you for the day.

We will start tracking next week, and hold a drawing on Friday, April 11th

That's right! We'll take over your class on a day of your choice, and your classroom team will RUN THE SCHOOL

SURVEYS ARE OUT- call your families, and track completion. Submit the results to your supervising AP.

We will announce winners at the end of the month!

Please mark your calendars for April 2nd - wear BLUE to support our Paraprofessionals, and to celebrate World Autism Day. Have all of your colleagues, friends, neighbors, and family members sign the RESPECT for Paraprofessionals initiative using the QR code below or the attached flyer. Remember that World Autism Day encourages us all to recognize the inherent value of all people. Let’s show our love for our children and colleagues vibrantly and visibly!

On behalf of our entire school community, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Comic Con team:

Shawn Ferreyra

Nicole Hamilton

Rabia Ali

Andrew Morrison

Josefina Perez

Darnell Richards-Rogers

Your hard work and dedication brought Comic Con to life! Your creativity and passion made this event an unforgettable celebration of comics, anime, manga, cartoons, video games, and superheroes for our students.

From the coloring books, zines, notepads, and tattoos to the costume contest and Super Smash Bros tournament, every detail was thoughtfully planned and executed. The joy, excitement, and engagement we saw from our students were truly priceless. You created a space where their creativity could shine, their interests could be celebrated, and their smiles could light up the room.

Thank you for making this event so special. Your efforts made a meaningful impact, and we appreciate everything you did to make Comic Con such a huge success!

Monday, April 7

2:45 PM

Virtual Staff meeting

TCIS and Crisis Protocols

https://zoom.us/j/92448621041?pwd=gVzO72G9PyRd1XnkIQFPTRTglgyus6.1

Meeting ID: 924 4862 1041

Passcode: 711840

A special thank you to:

Ms. Pasquetti for pics

Mr. Will and X62

Ms. Saskia and V32

Mr. Horosky, Ms. WIlliams, Ms. Spruill and V35.

Flatbush Town Hall for making the trip to the Main Site to participate!

costume contest judges, Mr. Rios, Ms. Saskia and Adil!

and ESPECIALLY Ms. Hamilton and Ms. Daniel for keeping us all on track!

Ms. Keyana made shirts for the V30 staff for World Down-Syndrome Day. Thank you for helping us to represent.

Ms. Clarke

Shout Out to Ms. A!! Ms. A is such a team player. Not only does she make the classroom run smoothly, but She also does a great job with Kaela. So thankful to have her on my team.

Ms. Bryant

This lady goes above and beyond for her students.

Naudia Barrett

He helps me with Kaela.

Alicia Mercado

Shout out to Carmarie Aguayo for her work transition! Each student in her class is on their way to getting OPWDD eligibility!

Jasmine Fourquet

Shout out to Ms. Grant and all of her hardwork at Gotham with dismissal. She ensures that all of our students transition safely to the buses, afterschool rooms, parent pick-up locations, etc. I couldn’t do it without her!!

Jasmine Fourquet

I have an unabashed love of the Canadian surrealist (read pretentious) band Destroyer, but they are absolutely an aquired taste. Mostly comprised of singer-songwriter Dan Bejar, they move through genres and styles on every record: lo-fi, disco, keyboard noise. Lyrically dense, with references to art, literature and disaster, it's my favorite Sunday ambience. Enjoy.