NYC Citizenship in the Schools

On September 20, 2012, during Constitution and Citizenship Week, Mayor Bloomberg together with Chancellor Walcott announced the launch of NYCitizenship in Schools.  A new citywide program that offers free immigration information, assistance and financing options to eligible parents of students in the city’s public schools seeking to begin the application process to become U.S. citizens.

 By helping the parents in our school communities naturalize, their children may derive citizenship at no additional cost if they are under the age of 18 and meet certain requirements. As you may know, for students that become U.S. Citizens, there are additional opportunities for scholarships, financial aid, and student loans as they apply for college. There is also a microloan opportunity with free financial counseling available to help parents who cannot afford the $680 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) filing fee or who do not qualify for the fee waiver.

On Saturday, December 15^th 2012 the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs will host a service event at the Newcomers High School at 2801 41^st Avenue, Queens, NY 11101, for parents eligible to naturalize.

Click here for flyers  
NYCitizenship in Schools
NYCitizenship in Schools
NYCitizenship in Schools Flyer_Final Queens (English Spanish)

 

Storm Preparation

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for the storms of Hurricane Sandy to come over our area, I would encourage you to listen to NYC.gov, 1010 WINS or other forums where you get information from the City government.

Queens Collegiate is a NYC public school, and as such will follow all directives by the Mayor and/or Chancellor. If they select to open schools on Monday, we will be open. If they select to close schools, we will close.

Please listen to one of the many outlets for information from NYC Government (1010 WINS, nyc.gov, major news stations, etc.) If you have questions, please call 311 for assistance.

All the best,

Ms. Dubei

October Update

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

The below notice will go home tomorrow.  Please note that Picture Day is Tuesday, Oct 16.  Students may Dress for Success (no uniform required).

If you have not yet received the picture day form from your child, please make sure they go to Ms. Josie in room 205A for a form.

 

Queens Community House After-School Registration– Tues & Wed!

UPDATE: Forms are attached.  QCH-Queens Collegiate-Registration & Medical-SY 1213 (FINAL)  Please bring the forms to register.

September 29, 2012

Dear Parents/ Guardian:

We are pleased to announce that Queens Collegiate in partnership with Queens Community House will be offering a free comprehensive afterschool program for 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders for the 2012-2013 school year.  Queens Community House (QCH) will provide daily enrichment afterschool activities for students enrolled in Queens Collegiate’s 6th, 7th and 8th grades.  The program has limited slots and will enroll on a first come first serve basis.

QCH will engage students in fun activities to assist with the development of leadership and critical thinking skills by providing quality academic, creative and recreational activities beyond the school day in order to enhance the learning experience of our students while creating a fun and safe environment.

Queens Community House is a multiservice agency that has provided youth development programming to schools in District #28 for more than 20 years. They have been providing services at Jamaica Campus for the past seven years.  QCH has been successful in providing a supportive environment that promotes student achievement and parent involvement by keeping in close communication with parents and informing them of their child’s progress.

I urge you to come to QC on Oct 2 or 3 from 8:30-9:30AM or 2:30-5:30PM in room C3 .

REGISTRATION & INFORMATION DAYS: Enrollment into the program is based on first come, first serve and accurate completion of the forms.

October 2^nd and 3^rd Times: 8:30AM-9:30AM and 2:30PM-5:30PM in Room C3

The After School Program will begin October 9, 2012-June 14, 2013

Days of Operation: Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 3:00PM-5:15PM & Wednesday 1:45PM-5:15PM

**A Holiday Camp will be offered & Summer Camp based on attendance and participation requirements. 

Forms and questions regarding the afterschool program can be directed and returned to:

Ms. Marsha Ormejuste, Director of Queens Community House at Jamaica Campus ROOM C3;  Cell: (917) 600-3811 ; Office Hours: 10AM-6PM                                    

Sincerely,

Ms. Jaime Dubei

Principal

QCH-Queens Collegiate-Principal Intro Covlet- SY 1213

Open Houses for incoming 6th & 9th grade students

Dear Parents, Guardians and Community Members,

Every year in October we hold a series of open houses for parents of potential 6th & 9th grade students for September 2013.  Our open house dates are as follows:

• Incoming grade 6– Tuesday, 10/9 & Wednesday, 10/10 at 7PM
• Incoming grade 9– Tuesday, 10/16 & Thursday, 10/18 at 7PM

Look below for the flyers.  We hope to see you there!

Road to College

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Parenting a junior or senior in high school can be overwhelming at times.  From the senior events, to college application fees, SAT/ACT, early decision/early action, etc– it’s a lot!

Here’s an event at John Bowne HS for parents of HS students in Queens to help navigate the process.   See the flyer here.

Save The Date October 27, 2012 For “The Road To College”!

An informational A to Z Presentation for Parents and Students about what you need to know in High School to Prepare for College.

Some of the workshop topics are:
• What to consider when picking a college
• SATs and ACTs…What is the difference and why do you need these
• FASFA and other financial information to know and consider
• What is the college essay and why is it important
• CUNY and what you need to know to apply and be admitted
• College Board presentation
• You’re accepted to college…Now What?
and much much more!

There will be many SAT vendors and learning center companies to talk and sign up with.

WHEN: Saturday, October 27th, 2012 From 9:00AM-2:00PM
(Light Breakfast served)
WHERE: John Bowne High School 63-25 Main Street, Flushing, NY
WHY: BECAUSE WE ALL CARE AND ARE CONCERNED

This event is put on by the Queens High Schools President’s Council, comprised of PTA Presidents from all Queens HS’s.

Save the date!
–Ms. Dubei

Update

Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,

Last week in our weekly assembly, I challenged our students to think of ways that they could go above and beyond within the school, in their community and in the world. Peter Reynolds made a movie about a child that took an ordinary assignment, and turned it into something ordinary (see here). I challenge you to help your child think of new and innovative ways that they can accomplish their work. Sometimes the “old fashioned” way is best, but in a world where the careers our children will hold are not even created yet– we need to think differently.

Today in our weekly assembly, I showed our students a video by Peter Reynolds called “The Dot.” What are ways that our students can support each other? How can we help others to find their inner creativity?

Two students who thought differently, and went above and beyond have been selected to represent all students on the School Leadership Team. It is my pleasure to announce the selection of Claressa Lesley and Courtney Lall as Student Representatives to the School Leadership Team. They were chosen by parents and members of the school team based upon their application and history of service and leadership. They are the student voice on the School Leadership Team, so students, please do not hesitate to reach out to them, so they can effectively represent you.

Additionally, I want to thank families for supporting us in maintaining the uniform dress code at Queens Collegiate. It is largely thanks to your efforts, along with those of our deans and assistant principals, to ensure that our students are in uniform clothing daily. It makes such a different to our school culture and community, to see the QC pride showing through.

As the weather gets colder, it is critical that our students have adequate warm clothing in dress code colors (navy, white or royal). Wearing a black, red or striped hoody is not uniform and will lead to phone calls and parent meetings.

For ease, we have expanded the uniform to include denim blue button down shirts, and button down khaki tan shirts. As always– shirts must a have a collar and be in white, navy, royal, denim or khaki tan.

Pants and skirts must be in navy or khaki, unless it is Friday. Collared uniform shirts are required everyday. Friday is not a dress down day.

This Friday, we will have a school Movie Night. It is a free event that begins at 3PM for grades 6-8, and permission slips are required. The HS event will begin at 4PM and is free also.

Remember, next Wednesday, September 26 is Yom Kippur, and thus no school.

Lastly, please remember to turn in your lunch forms and blue cards if you have not done so already.

All the best,
Ms. Dubei