Sunday, February 12, 2017

The Fashionable Times Blog Principal's Message 2.12.17

Greetings Fashion Families from your Principal, Daryl Blank. 

Some exciting news from this past week - Both the NYC Department of Education & NY State Education Department were blown away by the quality of our Visual Merchandising and Graphics & Illustration departments this past Wednesday during a review of these programs for state certification!  The four reviewers were impressed by our students, parents and staff during their visit. 

Some exciting news about this week - This Wednesday, February 15, the Lord & Taylor department store on 5th Avenue will be showcasing the designs of 10 fashion design students in a high-profile event. Our students’ designs are already up in the store for all of their customers to enjoy! The entire school community is invited to the event on Wednesday, February 15 at 6pm. Please come and bring family and friends! Great exposure for HSFI!  The official invite is below:























The Air Conditioner campaign still continues to make good progress with almost $17,500 raised.  With the matching donation up to $50,000, we have an excellent chance to get the whole building air conditioned if we can reach our goal.  I did the math – if every HSFI family contributed $11 each, we would have enough for air conditioners throughout the school.  That is right, $11 per family.  Thank you to all the Fashion families that have given what they could for this campaign.  Every little bit helps! No amount is too small!  SPREAD THE WORD TO FAMILY & FRIENDS!

If you or someone you know wants to contribute cash, please bring the money to Room 819 where we can give you a receipt.  If you want to write a check to contribute to the campaign, the check should be made out to HSFI Alumni Association.  Your child can drop it off in Room 819 or it can be mailed to the school at 225 West 24th Street, New York, NY 10011 and made to Attention to me, Daryl Blank, Principal.  Remember, only $12 is needed from each HSFI family.

Link to the GoFundMe Campaign:
Link to the DNA Info article on the AC Campaign:

Save the Dates – Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17 will be the dates where Fashion families have an opportunity to come and observe HSFI classes.  I am very excited about this event that will bring the school and our families closer together.  Details coming soon!

I want to remind all Fashion families that our student computer lab is open every day, just as it has been all year, from 7:30 am through 2nd period, during all lunch periods and from the end of 8th period until 5:00 pm.  Students have access to a classroom full of computers and printers all day long.

Make sure you and your child are checking Jupiter Grades to know where they stand in their classes.  Students should be checking their HSFI email every day.

We maintain a weekly blog for HSFI Parents - the link is: http://hsfifashionabletimes.blogspot.com/

The school website has a section specifically for HSFI Parents – the link is: www.fashionhighschool.net

Thank you!


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