Join us March 9th when Sewanhaka High School Hosts an Informational Parent Program facilitated by the Outreach Treatment Center. See the flyer below for details.
Sewanhaka students - sign up for Method Learning SAT Prep classes! Review starts in a few weeks for the April SAT. Use the link below: https://www.methodlearning.com/mtp-classes/school-classes/sewanhakahs/801l-sewanhaka-2/
Marking Period 2 report cards will be available today (February 4) at 3pm on the Campus Student and Campus Parent apps.
If you need assistance finding your report card, please click here for instructions: https://www.sewanhakaschools.org/page/infinite-campus-portal-assistance
Please check out the UPDATED Scholarship Newsletter at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H_SdshSfu6V2GqJTDGsoDoea5XaKIbPL/view?usp=sharing
Please check out the Sewanhaka Scholarship Newsletter at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y5cj68eTMEdl_sQYMYD7OewlrvIm73Qi/view?usp=sharing
HBCU Virtual Tour - See information on the flyer to join!
Attention all 10-12 grade students....
Creatives Want Change: Opportunity for HS students who identify as Black/African American
CreativesWantChange org. is offering any student who self-identifies as Black, African-American, or of African descent, have finished at least their freshman year, and are interested in fashion design, an opportunity to apply for their scholarship. The scholarship covers the full tuition of the Pre-College Programs offered. Here are a list of the Pre-College Programs:
(https://link.zixcentral.com/u/c6262110/1tx151R67BGzoa39hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creativeswantchange.org%2Fpre-college-programs), The scholarship includes any application fees, as well as a stipend for necessary supplies. Their partners offer both remote and in-person learning for Summer 2022. All room, board, and related travel will be covered as part of (CWC) Fellows Scholarships.
Creatives Want Change offer scholarships for pre-college programs at 7 colleges (the best design schools in the country) and the deadline for the application is March 1st.
The application is here with all the information:
https://link.zixcentral.com/u/151bfb14/htN051R67BGsPq39hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.creativeswantchange.org%2Fapplication-2
In addition, for those who attend the pre-college programs, they offer mentorships with companies like J. Crew, The North Face, Nike, Club Monaco, and Spanx; they also offer internships and apprenticeships at these companies as well.
REMINDER: TONIGHT, JANUARY 20 at 8pm
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage
The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage Join a virtual panel featuring Sewanhaka Central High School staff members for a conversation about the impact of social media on our teenage children. Staff will review the recent research indicating the impact that social media has on the development of the adolescent brain. Social media platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat can be difficult for teenagers to navigate. The panel will provide parents with strategies that can help with monitoring their teenager’s social media use. A question and answer session will be included. Please join using the link below: https://meet.google.com/wan-qjzz-eyv
Key Club is having a Winter Clothing Drive from 1/18 to 1/28. Check out the flyer for more information!
Check out the flyer for information on Color Guard/Twirler tryouts!
Important SAT information for Juniors! https://drive.google.com/file/d/17iNxiaUZKRzGqYF-nlzI-8lO7x4JM2eK/view?usp=sharing
State Senator Anna Kaplan will be hosting her annual Black History Month Celebration on Wednesday, February 16th via Zoom at 7:00pm. Check the flyer for more information.
Reminder: Learn more about our CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program tonight at 7pm...VIRTUALLY!
Click here for more info: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1793556/Virtual_-_CTE_Open_House_2022_Flyer.pdf
The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program:
Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health:
A discussion about the risks of social media usage
The Sewanhaka Central Council of PTAs and the Sewanhaka Central High School District PPS Office present the See Saaw Program: Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health: A discussion about the risks of social media usage
Join a virtual panel featuring Sewanhaka Central High School staff members for a conversation about the impact of social media on our teenage children. Staff will review the recent research indicating the impact that social media has on the development of the adolescent brain.
Social media platforms, such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Snapchat can be difficult for teenagers to navigate. The panel will provide parents with strategies that can help with monitoring their teenager’s social media use. A question and answer session will be included.
Please join using the link below:
https://meet.google.com/wan-qjzz-eyv
Midterms Canceled
COVID-19 has certainly caused many “firsts” and “seconds” for all of us. Given the continued uncertainties we face, our communities have demonstrated an incredible amount of flexibility and understanding. The importance of face-to-face instruction has been a welcome relief for our students and staff this year. We remain steadfastly in favor of in-person instruction and learning whenever possible.
The current state of positive COVID-19 cases in New York State and Nassau County has created a unique circumstance for our students and teachers. As of December 21, 2021, the New York State Education Department has canceled the administration of all the January 2022 New York State High School Regents Exams in response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With a continued focus on the emotional and social health of our students, and in conjunction with our professional teaching staff, the Sewanhaka Central High School District is canceling all of the January 2022 midterm exams.
The school week of January 24th will now be a regular full week which will enable us to capture four more instructional days (January 25th - January 28th), and is now reflected on all school calendars on their respective websites. This will benefit each of our students as we conclude the 1st semester.
Thank you for all you have done and will continue to do as we work through these COVID-19 times.
Sincerely,
James J. Grossane, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Students will have the opportunity beginning Monday, January 10 till Friday, January 14 to request elective courses for the 2022-2023 school year in their classes. Please see the attached schedule and instructions on how to make these requests. Teachers will assist the students in class.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DQJ8NpEjYFaVgLc8tqGDxgadtw7DsDE9/view?usp=sharing
Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, Elmont Memorial High School will transition to remote learning, and New Hyde Park Memorial High School will continue with remote learning for Thursday, January 6 and Friday, January 7, 2022.
Floral Park Memorial High School, H. Frank Carey High School, and Sewanhaka High School will all be open as normal for in-person instruction.
The CTE program will return to in-person instruction on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Transportation for all CTE students to and from their home schools will operate as normal.
Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School will continue remote learning for Wednesday, January 5, 2022.
Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, and H. Frank Carey High School are all open as normal.
All CTE students will attend classes remotely on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. CTE students from the three open schools should report to and will remain at their home schools.
Dear Sewanhaka Central District Families,
We have received our allotment of COVID-19 home test kits from New York State. The State has provided one CareStart COVID-19 Antigen Home Test with two test kits for each student in grades 7-12. According to the state, the expiration date of these rapid tests is January 31, 2022. However, the FDA has approved a 90-day extension of tests, and rapid tests that normally would have expired on January 31st can be used until the end of April.
The distribution of the test kits will be on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 3:30 PM to 6 PM. We ask that you come to your home school and report to the area listed below. You will be required to show ID upon arrival.
You will receive a home test for each child enrolled in our schools. Home tests for elementary school aged children will be distributed by your elementary school district.
Elmont Memorial - Large parking lot
Floral Park Memorial - Large parking lot
H. Frank Carey - enter at Goldenrod Avenue
New Hyde Park Memorial - large parking lot
Sewanhaka High School - main parking lot
Please note that these test kits are being provided as a resource only. There is no requirement to test, and these home kits cannot be used for clearance should your child be symptomatic or exposed.
Should you choose to use the home kit and your child tests positive, contact Perrotta Consulting at covid19@sewanhakaschools.org and/or 516-488-9891 to report the positive test.
Thank you for your cooperation and partnership.
Respectfully,
Dr. Grossane
Due to significant staff shortages resulting from positive cases of Covid-19 and quarantining protocols, New Hyde Park Memorial High School and Sewanhaka High School will be transitioning to remote learning for Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022.
Elmont Memorial High School, Floral Park Memorial High School, and H. Frank Carey High School are all open tomorrow, January 3rd.
All CTE students will attend classes remotely on Monday, January 3 and Tuesday, January 4, 2022. CTE students from the three open schools should report to and will remain at their home schools.