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Principal's Message

👑 WORD OF THE WEEK: EMPATHY
Unity (noun) — Coming together and supporting one another toward a shared goal.
 
Monthly Theme: Belonging & Partnership
 
C.R.O.W.N. Connection: Character, Responsibility, Nobility
 
This Week’s Focus:
During Red Ribbon Week, help scholars connect unity to healthy choices and caring for their community. Create opportunities for collaboration, inclusion, and mutual support so every scholar feels they belong.
 

Weekly Reflection:
“How can we help our scholars see that their choices contribute to a stronger, healthier Academy community?”
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
MORNING MESSAGE FROM MR. REYES - WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17, 2025
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

News & Announcements

four students on laptops logged into Google Classrooms

REMOTE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026

On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, all schools have a REMOTE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY on Election Day. Students are expected to login to their Google Classrooms and join a live Google Meet with their teachers following their Tuesday schedule. Parents please be sure that your children are logged in and engaged for this remote school day. Attendance credit is given to students who login to their Google Classrooms and join the live Google Meets.
Red Ribbon Week Flyer

RED RIBBON WEEK - OCTOBER 26- OCTOBER 30, 2026

Red Ribbon Week takes place from Monday, October 26, 2026 to Friday, October 30, 2026. Show school spirit and pledge to be drug free by participating in our Red Ribbon Week events! See flyer for details.
Pink Out Day flyer

OCTOBER EVENTS FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

This month we celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness! PINK OUT and wear pink Wednesday, October 21, 2026, on Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day. The 2026 American Cancer Society’s Making Strides of The Bronx breast cancer walk takes place on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Click below for more information!