Fashionable Times Principal's Message 9.27.15

We are inviting all Fashion Families to our first Parent meeting of the school year on Wednesday, September 30.  The meeting will take place at 6 pm in Room 829.  Food and drinks will be served at the meeting.

At this meeting you have an opportunity to speak with me and Family Engagement Assistant Principal Danielle Silva about the start of the school year.

In addition, we will be taking nominations and hold elections for Parent Association President, Vice President, Secretary and Parent At Large.  

If you are interested in any one of these positions, contact Assistant Principal Danielle Silva at (212) 255-1235 ext. 2015 or by email at DSilva3@schools.nyc.gov.

A description of these positions and the proposed meeting schedule is below:

President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the association except the Nominating Committee. The President shall appoint chairpersons of the PA Committees with the approval of the Executive Board. Along with delegating responsibilities to other PA members and shall encourage meaningful participation in all parent and school activities. The President shall attend all regular meetings of the President’s Council and shall be a mandatory member of the School Leadership Team in addition to regularly meeting with the Executive Board in accordance to the By-Laws to plan Agendas for the general membership meetings. The President shall be one of the eligible signatories on checks and shall assist with the June Transfer of PA/PTA records to the incoming Executive Board.

Vice President:

The Vice President shall assist the President and shall assume the President’s duties in his/her temporary absence or at the President’s request. The Vice President shall be one of the signatories on all checks oversees the membership committee and all sub-committees. If the position of President becomes vacant during a term of office, the Vice-President shall serve as President for the remainder of the term. The Executive Board hall vote to either fill the vacancy in accordance with the By-Laws. The Vice-President shall assist with the June transfer of PA/PTA records to incoming Executive Board.

Secretary:

The Secretary shall maintain the official records of the proceedings and actions of all Association Meetings; this includes preparation of the Notices, Agendas, Sign-In-Sheets and materials distributed; prepare, read and make copies of the minutes of each Association Meeting available upon request; and maintain custody of the Associations records on school premises. The Secretary shall sign and incorporate all amendments into the By-Laws and shall ensure that signed copies of the PA By-Laws with the latest amendments are on file in the Principal’s Office. The Secretary shall be responsible for reviewing, maintaining and responding to all correspondence addressed to the Association; shall be a member of the School Leadership Team; and shall assist with the June transfer of all PA records to the incoming Executive Board.

Parent At Large:

The Parent At Large will be part of the Parents Association Executive Board. They will work alongside the board members to continue parent involvement. They will set up for the various meetings, meet and greet parents at the beginning of each meeting and will also be a part of the School Leadership Team.

Proposed School Leadership Team, Parent Association Executive Board, and General Meeting Dates for the 2015-16 School Year

School Leadership Meetings 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.	Parent Association Executive Board 5:00 p.m. -5:45 p.m.	Parent Association General Meetings 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015	Wednesday, October 21, 2015	Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Wednesday, November 18, 2015	Wednesday, November 18, 2015	Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Wednesday, December 16, 2015	Wednesday, December 16, 2015	Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Wednesday, January 20, 2016	Wednesday, January 20, 2016	Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Wednesday, February 24, 2016	Wednesday, February 24, 2016	Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016	Wednesday, March 16, 2016	Wednesday, March 16, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016	Wednesday, April 20, 2016	Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016	Wednesday, May 18, 2016	Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Wednesday, June 15, 2016	Wednesday, June 15, 2016	Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Greetings Fashion Families from your Principal Daryl Blank. 

I wanted to share with Fashion Families some important information for the beginning of the school year, especially for new students.

#1

Wednesday, September 9 will be a full day of instruction so students should come prepared to work.  Students will finish their day at either 2:47 pm or 3:37 pm depending on their schedule.

#2

The school store will be open on the first day of school for students.  Gym shirts are $10.  Gym shorts are $10.  Locks for student lockers are $8.  Do not worry if you do not purchase the gym uniform on the first day of school as you will be given a couple of days to get them.

#3

As far as lunch goes, the school cafeteria will be open for breakfast and lunch.  Breakfast is free for all students.  If you were in the NYC school system last year, the amount of money you pay or do not pay for lunch carries over from last year until you submit a new application.  If you are new to NYC or NYC public schools, you have to pay full price for lunch until a lunch application is submitted.  Full price for lunch is $1.75.

#4

Unfortunately, there is scaffolding around our beautiful school building.  I am excited to announce that the school is undergoing a construction project where we will get getting a brand new fire alarm and public announcement system.

The postcard from the school with the classroom your child should report to on the first day should be headed your way if you did not receive it already.

If you have any specific questions the best way to contact the school this weekend or on Tuesday is to email either myself at dblank@schools.nyc.gov or Assistant Principal Danielle Silva at dsilva3@schools.nyc.gov.  We will try to get back to you as soon as possible.

On an operational note, your child’s lunch application is now due.  This is important to make sure your child pays or does not pay the appropriate amount of money for lunch.  In addition, Title I funding in New York City is tied to the information that parents/guardians provide on the yearly lunch application.  The High School of Fashion Industries receives nearly $1 million in Title I funding each year.  You can now fill out your lunch application online athttps://www.applyforlunch.com/

If you are not receiving this message by email, this online application link will be posted on the school website at www.fashionhighschool.net.  You will need the school’s zip code to start the online application which is 10011.

Thank you!

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