HSSL Weekly Parent Update

Our parent newsletter is sent out each Wednesday (sometimes Thursday) to keep parents, families, and students up to date with happenings in our school community. The wewsletter will include announcements, important dates, photos & videos of school events and initiatives, along with community events and resources.

If you have any questions about anything in the newsletter please reach out our parent coordinator Mx. Craig

Pcraig2@schools.nyc.gov

A New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) allows parents to stay up to date with their child's grades, attendance, and more. NYCSA allows you to update personal contact information like home address, emergency contacts for your families. It also allows you to contact your child's teachers, and monitor their assignments.

If you need to set up a NYCSA account please view the video below

For account creation codes or account rests please reach out to Mx. Craig at PCraig2@schools.nyc.gov

HSSL will be hosting a student and family day of service

Saturday, September 20th at the lakeside area of prospect park (Parkside & Ocean Avenue)

11am-2pm
Use the link below to sign up
https://tinyurl.com/HSSLPARK

We will be doing some light cleaning and landscaping of the lakeside area.
Students will receive hours toward a service credit.

ALL ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGE TO JOIN US

There is no school Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Classes resume Thursday, September 25.

Personal and Community Health course- Day 1. Reviewing syllabus with Prof. Wright

#CollegeNow

Parent Teacher Conferences for New York City Public High School Students are Thursday, September 25th 5pm-8pm.

• All conferences are virtual (held over the phone)

• Parents should complete the google form below to schedule a 1on 1 phone call from their child's teachers

• Teachers will call parents throughout the scheduled conference time

Having trouble completing the form? Reach out to Mx. Craig our parent coordinator and they will sign you up.

Email: Pcraig2@Schools.nyc.gov

Phone: 718-564-2551 EXT. 13401

12th Grade Students & Parents,

Please join us on zoom Thursday, September 25th at 6pm for our first senior meeting for the class of 2026.

We will discuss:

• Graduation Requirements
• Senior Dues
• Senior Activities
• Senior Trip Options

WE ASK THAT ALL PARENTS AND STUDENTS MAKE AN EFFORT TO ATTENDED THIS VERY IMPORTANT MEETING!

SAVE THE DATE AND USE THE LINK BELOW TO JOIN THE MEETING.

https://zoom.us/j/92501459208?pwd=L2c5eyMXNKqXfhO9NJhu4jLEVARuja.1

The HSSL Parent Association wants you!

We will hold two interest meetings for parent who want to find out more about how to be involved in your PA. In this meeting we will discuss:

• Executive Board roles and responsibilities
• The Election Process
• Fundraising/Family Activity Ideas

IN PERSON MEETING:

Tuesday, September 16th at 6PM in room 1E5

VIRTUAL MEETING:

Wednesday, September 17 at 6PM

https://meet.google.com/qnr-wecu-eui

For any student interested in join any of our various sports teams. Click the link below to visit our new athletic website.

CCHS Invites you to our September Calendar & Business Meeting

Date: Wednesday, September 10th, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers St., New York, NY 10007, 3rd Floor Conference Room.

Please share with community members.

**This is a Hybrid Meeting**

Register in advance for this meeting for Zoom access at https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdOmvqjsiH9dZhoeN94SwcJILpfDy6qex

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. To sign up for public comment and resolutions, please register here: https://forms.gle/rojojVW3BacMBmNV

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Sign-up for public comment will close at 6:45 PM on September 10th, 2025.

For Spanish Interpretation, Call: +1 347-966-4114, and enter Phone Conference ID: 238 146 586#

For Mandarin Interpretation Call: +1 347-966-4114, and enter Phone Conference ID: 743 599 77#

Thanks,

Citywide Council on High Schools

90-27 Sutphin Blvd | Queens, NY 11435

CCHS@schools.nyc.gov

Office: 718-557-2509

YouthBridge-NY -- now in its 20th year -- offers programming that creates opportunities for learning about oneself and others and provides the tools to address social justice issues like health care disparities, food justice, and criminal justice reform. Participants meet twice a month from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, once for skill building workshops and the other for team-based work on the issues described above.

Two years ago, we launched a Brooklyn-based version of YouthBridge-NY. We are looking for students who live in and/or go to school in Brooklyn. Ideal candidates are curious, open-minded, motivated to explore social issues, and committed to developing the skills needed to create change.

Attached you'll find three documents:

• A one-page description of YouthBridge-NY
• A one-page summary of our curriculum
• A flyer with more information for teens interested in joining our program

Would you be able to recommend 3 – 5 students in 10th and/or 11th grade? They can apply to the program at this link or by using the QR code on the attached flyer.

The deadline to apply is September 19. We will conduct interviews in late September and early October with a tentative start date of late October.

https://www.youthbridgeny.org/apply-ybbk