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Quinn always stays calm and professional, and he genuinely listens to concerns or even critiques. He goes out of his way to help staff with anything from health care issues to personal or professional matters. He gives up his lunch, prep periods, and sometimes even weekends, and often stays late to support colleagues or students. Quinn cares deeply about the people in the building, and it shows in the way that he tries to advocate for and support and improve the school community. He’s also a constant presence at events, never missing a dance or celebration, and showing students that he’s there for them and willing to listen.

Anonymous

As we welcome the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, we honor a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. This season invites us to pause and recommit to the values that guide our work—compassion, inclusion, and the unwavering belief in the potential of every student.

In our mission to serve students with diverse needs, Rosh Hashanah reminds us of the power of fresh beginnings and the importance of community. May this time inspire us to continue creating a school environment rooted in dignity, growth, and belonging.

Shanah Tovah—wishing you a sweet, healthy, and meaningful new year.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we recognize the rich cultural contributions of the Hispanic and Latinx communities—and the powerful stories of individuals who have overcome adversity to inspire others.

One such role model is Jean-Michel Basquiat, a groundbreaking artist of Haitian and Puerto Rican descent. As a neurodiverse individual, Basquiat struggled in traditional school settings, often feeling misunderstood. Yet through his art, he found a voice that challenged norms and celebrated complexity. His journey reminds us that brilliance often lies in difference—and that empathy and support can unlock extraordinary potential.

In our work with neurodiverse students, we strive to create that same space for growth. By showing compassion, honoring each student’s unique path, and believing in their ability to thrive, we help them discover their own ways to shine.

Let’s continue to celebrate the diversity within our school community and uplift every student’s journey toward success.

September 22- Extended Day

2:30 PM

Curriculum/Literacy Team meet w Ms. Velez Pena in 216

All other staff teams complete:

SANDI

Vocational Interviews (upload to SESIS)

Parent outreach

At 3:15, Mr. Zannoni will hold a virtual meeting for all NYCPS employees (all unions- UFT, CSA, DC37) regarding proposed changes to our health care. Look for a link on Monday.

September 23/24- Rosh Hashanah, no school

September 29-30- Ellery Picture Day

Please remember that out Ellery and Gotham sites no longer have unit coordinators who help with schedules and coverage. As a result of this, your UFT representative has reminded me that staff should refrain from approaching anyone other than your supervising administrator with requests.

Thank you.

Your supervising AP will contact you soon to set up an Initial Planning Conference prior to observations.

In the meantime, please complete this survey- we'll use it to guide conversations.

See the flier below for information about student soccer sign-up. If you have interested athletes, reach out to:

Ellery-Coach Moline or Coach Slater

Gotham-Coach Wilson

From Mr. Charles and the Brooklyn Dreams team:

I wanted to share a new resource coming out of our classroom. We’ve set up a Google Form that will let staff highlight student achievements, shoutouts, classroom moments, events, or anything that might be worthy of coverage in the BTC Podcast.

Here’s the link to the form:

BTC Podcast Submission Form

My students will be using these submissions to pull current school-wide news into our broadcasts, so the more contributions we get, the better the content will be.

Thanks for supporting the podcast and for helping us build this into a real community-driven project.

Pictures coming soon! Thank you to Ms. McCoy and her team for hosting such a spectacular event!

Mr. Nieves goes above and beyond every day to support our students, staff, and families! He works tirelessly to keep students engaged and in the classroom, building strong connections that help them succeed. He not only supports students directly but also provides teachers with strategies and tools to meet their students’ needs.

Kelly Williams

Ms. Aguayo

Ms. J Perez

Dr. Kingston went out of her way to support a student new to our school. She provided suggestions that will not only allow this student to be successful, but will encourage positive student to student interactions throughout the day.

Kelly Williams

Thank you to this awesome team for helping to plan and coordinate out best-attended Meet the Faculty Night to date! I appreciate all of your hard work and support.

Having high expectations for our students and helping them to be their best!

Kelly Williams