MS54 PTA PRESENTATIONS
2021-2022
STUDENT PANEL ON SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Audio only.
2020-2021
MINDFUL PARENTING WITH DR. ERIKA ROONEY
MAY 11, 2021
Dr. Erika Rooney of the Child Mind Institute discussed methods of mindful parenting, including:
- LAURA PENCE SLEEP PRESENTATION
MARCH 9, 2021
Tip sheet on sleep provided by Dr. Laura Pence summarizing her presentation on achieving better sleep.
EQUITY TEAM PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The Equity Steering Committee gave a short presentation at the PTA meeting on February 9th to share data on school demographics, recap some of the activities we have worked on since getting started in 2018-19, and preview plans for the rest of the year. You can view the presentation slides, with links, to additional resources.
JUSTINE FONTE SEX ED 101 PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Intersectional health expert Justine Fonte presented an updated approach to talking with our kids about gender, sexuality, healthy relationships, and more.
SHSAT PRESENTATION BY IBID PREP FOR 7TH GRADE PARENTS
JANUARY 12, 2021
STUDENT PANEL ON SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
DECEMBER 8, 2020
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the first 20 minutes of the panel were not recorded.
STUDENT PANEL ON NON-SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
2020-2021
MINDFUL PARENTING WITH DR. ERIKA ROONEY
MAY 11, 2021
Dr. Erika Rooney of the Child Mind Institute discussed methods of mindful parenting, including:
- LAURA PENCE SLEEP PRESENTATION
MARCH 9, 2021
Tip sheet on sleep provided by Dr. Laura Pence summarizing her presentation on achieving better sleep.
EQUITY TEAM PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The Equity Steering Committee gave a short presentation at the PTA meeting on February 9th to share data on school demographics, recap some of the activities we have worked on since getting started in 2018-19, and preview plans for the rest of the year. You can view the presentation slides, with links, to additional resources.
JUSTINE FONTE SEX ED 101 PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Intersectional health expert Justine Fonte presented an updated approach to talking with our kids about gender, sexuality, healthy relationships, and more.
SHSAT PRESENTATION BY IBID PREP FOR 7TH GRADE PARENTS
JANUARY 12, 2021
STUDENT PANEL ON SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
DECEMBER 8, 2020
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the first 20 minutes of the panel were not recorded.
STUDENT PANEL ON NON-SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
2019-2020
PARENT PANEL ON NON-SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Click here to read notes from our Parent Panel on Non-Specialized High Schools that took place at our November PTA Meeting.
TEACHER PANEL ON ICT CLASSES
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Click here for the handout on IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and here for minutes from the teacher panel.
HATE CRIMES FORUM WITH CB7
JANUARY 14, 2020
Click here for notes on the Hate Crimes forum, co-sponsored by Community Board 7.
HELPING YOUR KID COPE WITH ANXIETY
APRIL 10, 2020
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen’s presentation
STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PANEL
MAY 12, 2020
Thank you to Booker T. 8th graders who shared their thoughts and tips on the high school admissions process.
MANAGING ANXIETY WITH DR. ELIZABETH COHEN
APRIL 7, 2020
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a member of the MS54 community and gave a presentation at the April PTA general meeting about managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2018-2019
TEACHER PANEL ON STUDY SKILLS AND ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT MS54
OCTOBER 2018
Please click HERE to read notes from the PTA Panel on Study Skills at the Oct. 2018 PTA meeting.
VAPING PRESENTATION
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
SEX-ED FROM SCHOOL TO HOME
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Justine Fonte Presentation Minutes – HERE
Recommended books about sexuality for young people (and for parents) – HERE
7 Things Sex Educators Wish You’d Teach Your Kids Sooner Rather Than Later – HERE
APRIL 7, 2020
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a member of the MS54 community and gave a presentation at the April PTA general meeting about managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.
2017-2018
RECAP ON STATE TEST PRESENTATION FROM PTA MEETING
MARCH 2017
Please click here to review the notes from the presentation delivered by Ms. Misthal and Mr. Wilson on the upcoming state exams.
DID YOU MISS THE 7TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING FOR PARENTS?
If so, please click here for a copy of the documentation that was distributed at the meeting.
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