New Ventures Weekly Newsletter

Dear Stingray Families,

We want to remind all students and families that Regents Examination Week begins this week. The ELA Regents Exam will take place on Tuesday at 8:30 AM at Corporate Commons 3, 4th Floor. All students scheduled to take the exam must arrive on time and be prepared. Due to New York State Regents testing, there will be no regular classes on Tuesday June 9th and Wednesday June 10th. Additionally, the last day of classes for students will be Tuesday, June 16th. Students will receive their individualized Regents schedules from their Regents Prep teachers, and we encourage everyone to attend all scheduled exams and preparation sessions.

Finally, this past Thursday and Friday, our graduating seniors enjoyed an unforgettable Senior Trip to Kalahari Resort! Students had an amazing time making memories with their classmates while enjoying water slides, swimming, arcade games, great food, music, and plenty of fun. It was a well-deserved celebration of their hard work and accomplishments as they prepare for graduation and their next chapter beyond New Ventures.

As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we encourage all students to remain focused, attend Regents exams and prep sessions, and finish the year strong. We are incredibly proud of all that our Stingrays have accomplished and look forward to celebrating many successes in the weeks ahead. Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Ryan Melis

Principal, New Ventures Charter School

ICS Community,

We are excited to share that our seniors recently announced their next steps during Senior Decision Day earlier this month. We are proud to celebrate their accomplishments and the many exciting paths they will be taking after graduation!

This year, we have 16 students in the Class of 2026 who will be living away from home for the first time. In honor of their commitment to continuing their education from afar, Integration Charter Schools is launching a donation initiative to support them during this transition.

We are currently accepting donations in the form of a curated registry to help alleviate the cost of dorming. Contributions will go toward essential items these students will need as they prepare for campus life, helping ensure they start this next chapter with comfort and support.

Registry Instructions:
To contribute, please purchase items directly through the registry here: Senior Send-Off 2026 Registry

We are proud to recognize the students taking this important step:

• Kaliyah Eagle
• Sara El-Sarbali
• Inaliese Garcia
• Deyshanae Lewis
• Amayah Parker
• Rodney Rodriguez
• Erica Sickles
• Maxwell Thompson
• Dominique A. Yancey
• Jason M. Frange
• Olivia Abigail Diaz
• Kattie Dean-Kargbo
• Kayla T. Chin
• Ny'Kheari Monique Brown
• Karla J. Alvarez
• Emma Beyers

Students will receive these donated items at our upcoming Senior Send-Off Ceremony, where we will welcome the families of these students into our school to celebrate alongside us and share a heartfelt farewell as they prepare to begin this next chapter.

We appreciate your continued generosity and support in uplifting our seniors during this important milestone.

Our in-school pantry remains open and available to all ICS families, no questions asked. Whether you need food, basic household items, or simply a little extra support, please know that you are warmly welcome to stop by!

RSVP Required!

Our pantry is open to families in the community, and we want to be prepared for everyone attending, so please sign up ahead of time.

Reserve Your Spot:

• Download the free Plentiful app, search for ICS Market, and reserve your time.
• Or text ICSMarket to 726879 to reserve by text.
• Sign up online here: https://plntfl.app/l/Find-Food-Near-Me

We can’t wait to welcome you. Thank you for being part of this community effort!

This past Wednesday, we held our final Family Time event of the school year, and it was a wonderful way to bring our school community together. Families enjoyed a relaxing and creative Paint and Snack activity led by our talented art teacher, Ms. Lombardi. The afternoon was filled with great conversations, laughter, artistic expression, and quality time among our school families. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make Family Time such a special part of the New Ventures experience throughout the year.

⭐ Shout out to Jovan for taking on extra responsibility this school year and putting in the hard work to complete additional online courses to earn credits. Your dedication, perseverance, and commitment to your goals have not gone unnoticed—keep up the great work!

⭐ Shoutout to Ashem for successfully completing his internship and turning that experience into a job opportunity! Your hard work, professionalism, and positive attitude helped you secure a position at 4 Paws Only, and we couldn't be more proud of your accomplishment!

Communication between families, staff, and students is essential to supporting academic success. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to the appropriate contact below:

• Mr. Melis, Principal: rmelis@newventurescharter.org
• Mr. Sayegh, Assistant Principal: nsayegh@newventurescharter.org
• Ms. Val, Operations Liaison: vwittlin@newventurescharter.org
• Ms. Dmytrow, College and Career Counselor: admytrow@newventurescharter.org
• Ms. Velonis, School Counselor: svelonis@newventurescharter.org
• Mrs. Wiseman, Internship Coordinator: owiseman@newventurescharter.org
• Mrs. Villeroel, Internship Coordinator: svilleroel@newventurescharter.org
• School Phone Number: 929-419-9004 ext. 5003

We’re here to help and look forward to working together to support our students!