“Art in Public Spaces” at MoMA

Application Deadline: Apply ASAP

Calling all Juniors and Seniors

ART IN PUBLIC SPACES

FREE SUMMER WORKSHOP WITH THE MUSEUM of MODERN ART
AND THE FORT GREENE PARK CONSERVANCY

July 18, 22, 25, 29 from 10am-12.30pm (note it is a Monday/Friday schedule)

Lunch will be included.

Must attend all sessions.

Ever wonder how that piece of artwork got in the middle of the park or on that street corner?  Did the community ask for it?  Did the artist donate the work?  Who installed the work?  How did they get the go ahead?  Where did the money come from?

The Fort Greene Park Conservancy partners up with the Museum of Modern Art for a free outdoor public art project in Fort Greene Park. The workshop will begin to answer these questions and expose YOU to the breadth and depth of careers in the arts.  We will discuss ways contemporary artists use art to engage with a community and public space AND develop a final public art work that the class creates collectively.

There will be a field trip to MoMA in September where we’ll discuss the project, the museum’s collection and meet potential employers.  At this time you will receive a certificate of completion and any references requested.

There is a limited number of slots for this class. If you’d like to participate, you must attend all of the classes!

Download application here.

Please send your completed application to  Amanda@fortgreenepark.org.

Free Teen Journalism Workshop

Sign Up For Our Free Teen Journalism Workshop

By THE LOCAL

A student at last year’s teen journalism workshop snapped a photo for The Local.

Calling all aspiring journalists out there!

We know teenagers need a break after the hard slog of the school year, but we’re hoping that you’ve had enough relaxation, whether poolside or on the couch, and are ready to start telling some stories. The Local is holding a teen journalism workshop later this month  for high school students who are interested in learning more about reporting, blogging, news photography and shooting video.

This completely FREE three-day workshop will be held at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School from Monday July 25 to Wednesday July 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. It will be an opportunity to pick up some great journalistic and multimedia skills, as well as a chance to produce blog posts for our website (which make great clips for aspiring writers and for college applications).

For examples of some of the posts produced by teens at last year’s workshop, click here, here or here. After the workshop, we hope you’ll become regular contributors to the blog!

You don’t have to live in the neighborhood to participate (though we strongly encourage locals to join us), but you must be able to get to Fort Greene and Clinton Hill regularly to report stories. We ask teen participants to commit to the three-day training on July 25, 26 and 27, followed by mentoring and editing from our news editors over the rest of the summer. Participants will receive a certificate once they complete the workshop.

To take advantage of this free summer journalism opportunity, email Indrani Sen, who is an editor at the Local, at indrani.sen@journalism.cuny.edu. Please spread the word!

Summer Workshops Finding a High School That's Right for You

Summer Workshops Finding a High School That's Right for You Middle school students and their families are invited to attend a three session summer workshop series to learn about the high school admissions process and the many types of schools available. See below for locations and dates in each borough or download the workshop flyer. All sessions will be held from 6:30 - 8pm Session 1: High School Admissions: Where Do I Start?An introduction to the process and the many types of schools available Session 2: Specialized High SchoolsLearn about the nine Specialized High Schools and the Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) Session 3: Make Informed DecisionsAn overview of admissions methods with an emphasis on screened and audition programs *** BronxDewitt Clinton High School 100 West Mosholu Parkway 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Thursday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Thursday, August 4, 2011 BrooklynSunset Park High School 153 35th Street 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Thursday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Tuesday, July 26, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Thursday, August 4, 2011 ManhattanFiorello H. LaGuardia High School 100 Amsterdam Avenue 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Specialized High Schools Wednesday, July 27, 2011 ManhattanStuyvesant High School 345 Chambers Street 6:30 - 8pm Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 2, 2011 QueensLong Island City High School 1430 Broadway 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Specialized High Schools Thursday, July 28, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 2, 2011 Staten IslandNew Dorp High School 465 New Dorp Lane 6:30 - 8pm High School Admissions: Where Do I Start? Tuesday, July 21, 2011 Specialized High Schools Thursday, July 28, 2011 Make Informed Decisions Tuesday, August 4, 2011	Contacts High School Enrollment Team (718) 935-2399 HS_Enrollment@schools.nyc.gov Key Documents High School Directory SEMS (formerly HSAPS) for School Staff > more

Amazon Students - Buy a PC and Get a Free Xbox 360

Amazon Students - Buy a PC and Get a Free Xbox 360

For a limited time, Amazon Student members who purchase a select Windows 7 personal computer for $699 or higher, from the selection of PC's here, will receive a free Xbox 360 4GB console.

Offer only applies to Amazon Student members. Not an Amazon Student Member? Learn more here.

Amazon Students who purchase a qualified Windows 7 personal computer from Amazon.com will receive an email within 8 business days after the Windows 7 PC ship date, letting them know a promotional credit has been added to their account. Open the email, click on the link back to Amazon.com, place an Xbox 360 4GB console in your cart, and the discount will automatically be applied at checkout, no coupon code required.

Offer only applies to purchases of products sold by Amazon.com between May 25, 2011 and September 3, 2011 and does not apply to products sold by third-party merchants and other sellers through the Amazon.com site. While supplies last. For additional restrictions, terms and conditions, and to find out who qualifies for this promotion please read our terms and conditions.

Girls College Bound: College Essay Writing Summer Workshop Series, Workshop 1

Start: 07/13/2011 - 3:45pm

End: 07/13/2011 - 6:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-4

GIRLS COLLEGE BOUND

College Essay Writing

Summer Workshop Series

Calling all NYC High School Girls!

Are you a rising senior? Are you wondering what it takes to write a successful college application essay? Come to our 100% FREE summer workshop series! You'll walk away from this three-part workshop series with the tools to write an effective essay that will wow college admissions officers.

WHEN ARE THE WORKSHOPS?

This is a three-part series so participants must attend all three workshops.

Workshop 1: Wed., July 13, 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Workshop 2: Wed., July 20, 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM
Workshop 3: Wed., July 27, 3:45 PM to 6:00 PM

WHERE ARE THE WORKSHOPS?Girls Write Now, 247 West 37th St., 18th Floor between 7th and 8th Aves (directions at bottom of page)

WHAT WILL I DO?

Taught by two GWN Teaching Artists and experts in the craft of writing a personal essay, these workshops will guide you through the entire process of writing a stand-out college application essay. At the first workshop, you'll begin to identify what makes you singular and special and then begin writing an essay that reflects on these qualities. In the second workshop, you'll use your draft from Workshop 1 as a starting point for an in-depth discussion of the Common Application Essay. Finally, at the third workshop, you'll learn strategies for revising and polishing your writing and then put them to practice by editing your essays from Workshops 1 or 2. You will emerge from the series with at least one polished draft that you can finalize and use for future applications. Please bring paper, pen/pencil, and your creativity!

 

 

HOW CAN I SIGN UP?

Email Kamelia at summer [at] girlswritenow.org, or call 212.336.9330, before July 6. Please include your full name, grade, e-mail address, and phone number. Participants must attend all three workshops, so please confirm you are available all three workshop dates. Priority is given to rising juniors and seniors. Workshops are 100% free.

DIRECTIONS: 

Take the A, C, or E train to 34th St., Penn Station, and then walk up 8th Ave. to 37th St. Make a right onto 37th St. at the Dunkin' Donuts. Our building, number 247, will be on your left.

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Take the 1, 2, or 3 train to 34th St., Penn Station, and then walk up 7th Ave. to 37th St., make a left and walk towards 8th Ave. Our building, number 247, will be on your right close to 8th Ave.

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High School Admissions 2010-11 - - New York City Department of Education

High School Admissions Calendar

Below are important dates for students who are preparing to enter high school. Please be sure to check back regularly, as all dates are subject to change.

2011-2012 Dates
September 24-25, 2011	Citywide Fair
September 14 - October 12, 2011	Register for the fall 2011 Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) with guidance counselors
October 21, 2011	SHSAT tickets available from guidance counselors for students who registered by the deadline
October 22-23, 2011	Borough High School Fairs
October 29-30, 2011	SHSAT for all current eighth grade students (students are assigned a test date)
November 5, 2011	SHSAT for all current ninth grade students and students with testing accommodations
November 20, 2011	SHSAT make-up; ninth grade Sabbath observers and Sabbath observers testing accommodations
December 2, 2011	High school applications due to counselors

nyc high school choice: calm and clear information talk

nyc high school choice: 

calm and clear information talk

Sorry no walk ins. 

 RSVP REQUIRED. I NEED TO GATHER SOME GENERAL INFORMATION FROM YOU TO MAKE SURE THAT I PRESENT THE INFORMATION YOU NEED.

Mon. Aug 15, 7-9pm 
Hootenanny Art House
tickets here

This two hour talk will prepare you for the NY High School Fair and tours in the fall. The Dept. of Education has many good programs and publications, but this talk is from the point of view of a parent who has been there and understands what you need to know and why. I am currently developing a second session just for kids, to address their concerns and talk turkey about the specific schools. Watch this space.

• I describe the process quickly and clearly without the deadly powerpoint used elsewhere.
• This talk is designed for families of college bound students.
• I give you a practical strategy to organized and manage the search.
• I help you understand how to interpret the data that is available.
• I give you resources to streamline your search.
• I give you tough love and options.
• I focus on what you need to know and when from a parent's point of view. 
• I give you a little advice on what the high school choice means for the college search.

I cover schools that would be a possible commute for students living in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Including Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens high schools.

$30 per person
email : joyce@nycschoolhelp.com