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MS 50 Weekly News: 1/30/23

January 30, 2023

MS 50 Weekly News: 1/30/23 January 30, 2023
MS 50 Weekly News: 1/30/23 January 30, 2023

MS 50 Updates: Week of January 30, 2023 MS 50 Updates: Week of January 30, 2023

Message from Principal Honoroff

Dear Families,

The release of the video of the police killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis Tennessee left me heartbroken and angry. I know that our young people will be coming to us this week with a range of emotions, including anger, hurt and pain. Please be assured that our staff will provide a safe space for students to express the many emotions they have to process. Everything we do at MS 50, across content areas and activities, is aimed at building leaders for peace and justice in the world. This goal seems ever more important at this moment. Please know that we stand with you to support your children with love during this difficult time.

Mr. Honoroff


In this Issue:

  • Spotlight: Social Justice Work
  • Next Debate Tournament
  • ELT Change Period Extended
  • Upcoming Events
  • PTA Updates
  • CEC Election Information
  • High School Flyers

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Spotlight: Social Justice Work Spotlight: Social Justice Work

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Debate

MS 50 is proud to have the largest and most successful middle school debate team in the city, and we are proud to have the only Spanish language debate team that competes on the national circuit in the country! In 2019, our bilingual debate team became the first team in history to compete in a language other than English at NSDA Nationals, breaking a 96 year language barrier. While we love the trophies and victories, we believe that debate is about more than winning and losing, it is about learning to use our voices to be leaders for peace and justice in the world.
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Murals

We have a goal of covering every wall with community murals. We have partnered with lead muralist Joe Maturnis, and Los Muralistas de El Puente to design four murals so far: Creo Creo mural at the front entrance, Speaking Truth To Power mural in our debate room, History of Los Sures mural on the exterior Roebling Wall, and Athletes and Activism on the third floor which is currently in progress. We believe murals bring joyful, affirming representation of our students' multiple identities and help visually connect learning to issues of equity and justice.
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Student Leadership

We are super proud of our student government who regularly use their voices and their advocacy to be leaders for peace and justice in the school and in their communities. Our student government activists have participated in Black Lives Matter and Climate Justice rallies, and have traveled to Albany to advocate for bills limiting standardized testing and banning the North Brooklyn Pipeline. Our PRIDE Alliance student group has also presented to our staff on gender pronouns and LGBTQIA+ advocacy.

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Little Amal

Students from MS 50 joined El Puente's "Madre Tierra" to welcome Little Amal to Williamsburg. Little Amal is a giant puppet of a ten-year-old Syrian refugee girl created to “represent all children fleeing war, violence and persecution and each with their own story. Little Amal’s urgent message to the world is ‘Don’t forget about us’.” Our students shared their lived experiences around refugee rights and gave “benedictions” to welcome Little Amal to our community.

Next Debate Tournament February 11! Next Debate Tournament February 11!

We are so excited for our next debate tournament at In-Tech Academy on February 11! Students will meet at MS 50 at 7:00AM to travel by bus to the Bronx for our second debate tournament of the year. Students will compete and return to MS 50 at about 5:00PM (the exact time will depend on traffic and when the tournament dismisses). Please be on the lookout for an Operoo permission slip coming soon!


Judges Needed!

We are thrilled to have a very large debate team and that means we need lots of judges! If you are interested in volunteering, please complete the sign up sheet at ms50.org/judge

ELT Change Period Extended ELT Change Period Extended

The ELT change period for Spring has been extended until Friday, February 17. Please fill out the form below if you wish to add or change a class for the spring.

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Event Information

PTA Meeting

When?

Thu, Feb 2, 2023, 06:00 PM

Where?

https://ms50.org/pa

Event Information

MSQI Debate Tournament

Debaters will meet at MS 50 at 7:00AM to travel to In-Tech Academy.

When?

Sat, Feb 11, 2023, 07:00 AM

Where?

In-Tech Academy (M.S. / High School 368), Tibbett Avenue, The Bronx, NY, USA

Boys Basketball February Schedule

Wednesday, 2/1: Away @ MS 577 4:15pm

Wednesday, 2/8: Home vs PS 84 4:15pm

Friday, 2/10: Home vs MS 577 4:15pm

Wednesday, 2/15: Home vs IS 318 4:15pm


*We are still working to schedule Girls Basketball games, currently no other schools in the district have teams that are ready to play.

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PTA Updates PTA Updates

Lawyer Needed!

As we continue to fundraise to support our MS 50 students and families, we are looking to incorporate as a 501(c)3 in order to solicit larger, tax-deductible donations. If you or someone you know has experience and can support us on the legal end, please email our Parent Coordinator, Edda Figueroa.

Advocacy for Additional Space

MS 50 is growing! We are adding more students every week and we need the space to give all our students the space to learn, grow, and thrive. If you are interested in participating in advocacy and organizing to gain access to additional classroom space, please complete the Google Form below.

PTA School Space Mobilization

PTA School Space Mobilization

We are working as a PTA and school community to organize and advocate for additional school space for our students. Please complete this form if you are interested in participating in this advocacy work.

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CEC Election Information CEC Election Information

2023 is an Education Council Election year. Click the link below for a calendar of dates and information sessions on how to run!

CEC Election Information

CEC Election Information

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