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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
School Year Wrapping Up
Students' last official day of school is Monday, June 15, 2009 If your student has library books out please make sure they turn them in to Rena (the librarian).
Final Report Cards can be picked up in the office from 9:00- 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25, or 9:00- 11:00am on Friday, June 26th
Final Report Cards can be picked up in the office from 9:00- 11:00 am on Thursday, June 25, or 9:00- 11:00am on Friday, June 26th
Friday, May 8, 2009
Report Cards
Students have received report cards for the Third Marking Period. If you would like a copy of your son/daughter's report card, please call Morri at 212-475-6147.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Make Breakfast Part of Your Teen's Day
Tips for Parents:
We all know that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day.” But American children aren’t eating their breakfast, despite its availability in most schools. According to the anti-hunger organization Project Bread, in the state of Massachusetts, 48 percent of public schools have to offer free breakfast, and another 22 percent choose to give it. Still, only 34 percent of disadvantaged students take advantage of the program.
The school breakfast program was established after Congress enacted the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The program grew out of research showing children who skipped breakfast had a difficult time concentrating at school and paying attention. Today, nearly 80,000 schools nation-wide offer a breakfast program.
Despite easy access to breakfast programs, children are still not eating breakfast, at school or at home. Statistics show almost half of all girls and one-third of boys do not eat breakfast regularly.
So why is breakfast so important? Ohio State University suggests considering the following before rushing the kids off hungry in the morning:
1. The hunger resulting from skipping breakfast may cause children to exhibit nervousness, irritability, disinterest in learning, listlessness and lack of concentration. Students may be fatigued, bored and apathetic.
2. Skipping breakfast is linked to behavior problems, attention deficit disorder, poorer language development, slower thinking and memory retrieval, and lower IQs. Calorie deprived children lack fuel to power the brain. They may not explore, play, or interact socially - all of which affect learning. The result can be lower scores on standardized tests, less focus, and higher absentee and tardiness rates.
3. One-third of children who do not eat breakfast do not meet their daily protein requirement.
4. 75 percent of children who do not eat breakfast fail to meet their recommended daily allowance for calcium.
5. A poorly nourished body cannot resist disease and infection. More illness results in more missed school and less learning.
6. Poor nutrition can lead to obesity.
Now that you understand the importance of breakfast, what do you do if your child doesn’t like the school breakfast?
Does an apple or banana suffice? Eating something is definitely better than nothing. Ideally, a breakfast consisting of starch, protein, fat and sugar will provide your child with the most energy. The Dairy Council of California suggests these simple breakfasts:
• Juice and cereal with milk.
• Toast with peanut butter and a piece of fruit.
• A fruit smoothie made with yogurt.
• A hard-cooked egg and a bagel.
• A cereal bar or a piece of fresh fruit and string cheese are great portable breakfasts.
• Leftovers can also make a great breakfast.
To make your morning routine run smoother, try these easy tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Information Service:
1. No time? Build a breakfast around foods that are ready to eat or take little preparation time. There are plenty that qualify: fresh and canned fruits, milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, ready-to-eat cold cereals and instant breakfast mixes.
2. Take it to go... Try celery stuffed with peanut butter or a meat or cheese spread, dried fruits or vegetable juices.
3. Perk up cereals... Top cereals with fruit or stir chopped nuts such as peanuts, pecans and walnuts into cooked cereal.
4. Not hungry yet? Drink juice. Something is better than nothing. Have some bread or crackers later in the morning, then drink some milk and eat some cheese, an egg or peanut butter.
5. Don't let your child skip, even if he/she is on a diet. There's no evidence that skipping meals will help you lose weight. In fact, studies show that most people who skip breakfast tend to eat more later in the day. Some even select more highly caloric foods than those who eat breakfast.
-Dr. Scott Conti,
Principal
New Design High school
We all know that breakfast is the “most important meal of the day.” But American children aren’t eating their breakfast, despite its availability in most schools. According to the anti-hunger organization Project Bread, in the state of Massachusetts, 48 percent of public schools have to offer free breakfast, and another 22 percent choose to give it. Still, only 34 percent of disadvantaged students take advantage of the program.
The school breakfast program was established after Congress enacted the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The program grew out of research showing children who skipped breakfast had a difficult time concentrating at school and paying attention. Today, nearly 80,000 schools nation-wide offer a breakfast program.
Despite easy access to breakfast programs, children are still not eating breakfast, at school or at home. Statistics show almost half of all girls and one-third of boys do not eat breakfast regularly.
So why is breakfast so important? Ohio State University suggests considering the following before rushing the kids off hungry in the morning:
1. The hunger resulting from skipping breakfast may cause children to exhibit nervousness, irritability, disinterest in learning, listlessness and lack of concentration. Students may be fatigued, bored and apathetic.
2. Skipping breakfast is linked to behavior problems, attention deficit disorder, poorer language development, slower thinking and memory retrieval, and lower IQs. Calorie deprived children lack fuel to power the brain. They may not explore, play, or interact socially - all of which affect learning. The result can be lower scores on standardized tests, less focus, and higher absentee and tardiness rates.
3. One-third of children who do not eat breakfast do not meet their daily protein requirement.
4. 75 percent of children who do not eat breakfast fail to meet their recommended daily allowance for calcium.
5. A poorly nourished body cannot resist disease and infection. More illness results in more missed school and less learning.
6. Poor nutrition can lead to obesity.
Now that you understand the importance of breakfast, what do you do if your child doesn’t like the school breakfast?
Does an apple or banana suffice? Eating something is definitely better than nothing. Ideally, a breakfast consisting of starch, protein, fat and sugar will provide your child with the most energy. The Dairy Council of California suggests these simple breakfasts:
• Juice and cereal with milk.
• Toast with peanut butter and a piece of fruit.
• A fruit smoothie made with yogurt.
• A hard-cooked egg and a bagel.
• A cereal bar or a piece of fresh fruit and string cheese are great portable breakfasts.
• Leftovers can also make a great breakfast.
To make your morning routine run smoother, try these easy tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Human Nutrition Information Service:
1. No time? Build a breakfast around foods that are ready to eat or take little preparation time. There are plenty that qualify: fresh and canned fruits, milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese, ready-to-eat cold cereals and instant breakfast mixes.
2. Take it to go... Try celery stuffed with peanut butter or a meat or cheese spread, dried fruits or vegetable juices.
3. Perk up cereals... Top cereals with fruit or stir chopped nuts such as peanuts, pecans and walnuts into cooked cereal.
4. Not hungry yet? Drink juice. Something is better than nothing. Have some bread or crackers later in the morning, then drink some milk and eat some cheese, an egg or peanut butter.
5. Don't let your child skip, even if he/she is on a diet. There's no evidence that skipping meals will help you lose weight. In fact, studies show that most people who skip breakfast tend to eat more later in the day. Some even select more highly caloric foods than those who eat breakfast.
-Dr. Scott Conti,
Principal
New Design High school
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Get Involved
Parents,
We are in need of a committee of folks that would be interested in planning a Spring Family Event on the roof. We would love for you to share your ideas. Please contact Morri, the Parent Coordinator if you are interested in helping to organize this.
We are in need of a committee of folks that would be interested in planning a Spring Family Event on the roof. We would love for you to share your ideas. Please contact Morri, the Parent Coordinator if you are interested in helping to organize this.
No Fear! Help is HERE!
Tutoring and Academic Support Services
Math Tutoring:
With Jess J and Phil in Rm 413: Monday, Wednesday, Friday during lunch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after school for an hour (Ends at 4:45 on Tue. & Thursday. Ends at 4:15 on Wednesday)
English Tutoring:
By appointment only after school. Speak to Jess W.
Writing Center:
Open every day during lunch in Rm 429. Afterschool (3:15) on Wed. any day afterschool by appointment. Speak to Erin Mack.
SAT Prep(Verbal section):
Rm. 429: Free help w/a professional tutor. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, during DFL/Lunch. Wednesday & Thursday, after school until 5:00
Senior US History Regents Prep:
With Jessica Stewart in Rm. 431. Monday during lunch. Wednesday after school.
Spanish Tutoring:
By appointment, after school on Wed. See Jess R or Michelle H.
Math Tutoring:
With Jess J and Phil in Rm 413: Monday, Wednesday, Friday during lunch
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday after school for an hour (Ends at 4:45 on Tue. & Thursday. Ends at 4:15 on Wednesday)
English Tutoring:
By appointment only after school. Speak to Jess W.
Writing Center:
Open every day during lunch in Rm 429. Afterschool (3:15) on Wed. any day afterschool by appointment. Speak to Erin Mack.
SAT Prep(Verbal section):
Rm. 429: Free help w/a professional tutor. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, during DFL/Lunch. Wednesday & Thursday, after school until 5:00
Senior US History Regents Prep:
With Jessica Stewart in Rm. 431. Monday during lunch. Wednesday after school.
Spanish Tutoring:
By appointment, after school on Wed. See Jess R or Michelle H.
Got Email?
Please email Morri, Parent Coordinator at Morrinewdesign@yahoo.com so that we can add you to our parent email list.
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