Come see the amazing performance of "Cabaret" this week. See below for great news from Ms. Krilov in the Mathematics Department and Dr. Jeffery in the Science Department!
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Gender discussion!
GSA (Gay/Straight Alliance)
Room 206, 11:18-11:50, Friday 3/20
Ever wonder what the difference between "sex" and "gender" is, if there is one? What makes a transvestite different from a transsexual? Just what the "T" part of GLBT really means, and how gender perceptions affect all of us, queer or not, in day to day life?
If you've got any questions, or anything you want to submit for discussion, or an article you think should get posted on our bulliten board, or really anything at all, send us an email at hchs.gsa@gmail.com.
Hunter Life Meeting this week!
Friday, March 19th
Activities and 5th (11:15 to 12:30) in Rm 318 (Please note room change)
Newly interested students and faculty welcome. Come share your opinions!
Parents interested in attending please rsvp to Ranu Boppana @ ranuboppana@gmail.com
American Red Cross
Join us in order to help victims of natural disasters! And work with the Red Cross Chapter in Greater New York. We are focused on helping people! Learn how to become a trained youth volunteer by attending the meetings! Specific activities that we do: Going into the chapter and preapring first aid kits, resource bags, etc. to be shipped to countries w/ recent disasters (i.e. Haiti). We are also currently preparing for the Let It Rock Concert on April 2nd (all proceeds go towards the International Relief Fund)
Meets on Thursdays during activities (Room TBA - Look for signs)
email contact for questions: angel120394@yahoo.com
Artillery
Artillery, Hunter’s premier online art gallery, is holding its annual contest! This year the theme is Hayao Miyazaki, who is famous for directing films such as Spirited Away, Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, and Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind, just to name a few. The deadline is Friday, March 26th; all media accepted. You can submit by placing your work in the manila folder in front of room 325. Email hchsartillery@gmail.com if you have any questions; also, check out the entries on www.hunterartillery.com!
Tapestry
Tapestry, Hunter’s only science fiction and fantasy magazine for grades 1-12, is opening its second art and writing contest. The theme of the art contest is a futurist universe, or, for a twist, retro-futurism. The prize is a Pearl Paint gift card and, of course, being published on the front cover of Tapestry’s spring issue. Please make sure submissions are 8.5” by 11”, with full color. The theme of the writing contest is exploring punk subculture in literature, such as steampunk, cyberpunk, biopunk, apocapunk, clockpunk, dieselpunk, etc. Winners receive a Barnes and Noble gift card. The deadline for both contests is April 12th. Email huntertapestry@gmail.com if you have any questions.
BoxTops Collection At Hunter!
Do you want to make a difference at Hunter?
Beginning this week, we will be collecting boxtops in the lobby at anytime as part of this pilot boxtops collection program. Boxtops can be found on everyday products like cereal or tissue boxes and are worth 10 cents each to the school! The money raised from boxtops collection will be used towards in-school projects voted upon by the students.
To start, all you need to do is simply: 1. Clip 2. Collect 3. Drop-in
Make your school a better place! For more information, go to: boxtops4education.com\
Or see Jonathan Herzog or Ms. Siegmann if you have any questions.
Students for Environmental Action (SEA)
SEA meets every Tuesday during activities period to discuss green issues within and beyond the Hunter community. In the coming weeks, we will be organizing a school-wide park cleanup, planning a panel discussion on environmental issues, and instituting a revamped recycling program at HCCS. ALL grades are welcome to join us on Tuesdays, room 302. Hope to see you there!
Feel free to contact Gillie Collins at gillibuster@gmail.com or Ms. Reisig greisig@hccs.hunter.cuny.edu if you have any questions.
The Eclectic
The Eclectic, Hunter's online publication, is now up at www.huntereclectic.com. Take a look! Please submit anything you want! If you have any questions, or better, if you have any submissions, please send them to huntereclectic@gmail.com.
THEATER PERFORMANCE
Musical Rep 2010 presents "Cabaret"!
The show will take place on Thursday, March 18 at 4:00 p.m.; Friday, March 19 at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Rep always amazes, and this show is particularly good, so don't miss it!
email nw12.8@danielwiener.com or gabrielle@cgmontoute.com
FROM THE SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Hunter Wins Science Bowl!
The New York City Regional National Science Bowl took place on March 6, 2010 at NYU Poly. Our Hunter Delta team won first place in a 80:22 point crushing championship round against Queens Gateway. In earlier competition, Hunter teams proved our weight against our biggest rivals, Brooklyn Tech and Spence School. Our Hunter Epsilon team also took third place, matching our previous record in the 2009 Northeast Regional Science Bowl. Delta team will now advance to Nationals with an all-expense paid trip to Washington DC, sponsored by the US Department of Energy, as one of 32 teams participating during the April 29 to May 4 event.
The Science Department congratulates all Science Bowl participants. Delta Team: Eric Mannes (10), Diana Lee (12), Hanbeol (Esther) Jang (12), Heidi Baumgartner (12), Pearson Miller (12). Epsilon Team: Andre Arslan (9), Aaron Landesman (10), Mehnaj Ahmed (10), Cynthia Chan (11), Cindy Tsui (11). Mr. Asumana Randolph of the Science Department is the advisor for both winning teams.
FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to MATHCOUNTS!
Congratulations to Thomas Dumbach who finished in second place in the New York State MATHCOUNTS Competition on Saturday, March 13. Thomas won an all-expenses paid trip to Orlando May 6-9 where he will be one of four middle school students representing New York in the National MATHCOUNTS Competition.
Congratulations too to Hunter's MATHCOUNTS teams (Thomas Dumbach, Ada Huang, Alberto San Miguel Malaney, Dan Wang, Dean Deng, Natasha Narang, Eric Mei, and Sophia Siu) for raising $380 towards Haiti relief. They raised this money by soliciting donations for each point they scored at the Manhattan Chapter competition last month. Thanks to all the friends, classmates, parents, and teachers who supported them in this effort. As part of a national middle school math team effort, their contribution went to the American Red Cross.
OTHER HAPPENINGS
The Foundation Global Education runs two summer programs, "Perspectives China" and "Perspectives India." For more information see Dr. Fisher or go to www.foundationge.com.
ATHLETICS
For the most up to date sports information, including articles on Boys Varsity Volleyball and Boys Varsity Baseball, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
The March PTA Meeting in Queens
Wednesday, March 24 at 7pm
Nan Shan Senior Center
136-18, 39th Ave. 6th Fl.
Flushing, NY 11354
Roundtrip bus departs from HCHS at 6pm sharp.
Directions and bus drop-off locations at www.hunterpta.org.
Dr. Philip Jeffery, Chair of the HCHS Science Department will discuss what’s happening in the science department; independent student research, the skills and attitudes needed, and guidelines to apply for these opportunities; national science competitions; and writing, illustration and teaching opportunities.
Then Alison Ferst, Clinical Psychology and Substance Abuse Consultant at HCHS will speak openly about helping students navigate the perils and pressures of life at Hunter, share observations from within the Counseling Department, reveal coping strategies used by students, and give advice on how parents can support their child’s academic success and overall well being.
Nine Weeks and Counting! The Casino Royale Auction Will Be Here Soon!
We've been dealt some wonderful donations and we'd like to give you a peek at our hand: gorgeous jewelry, a family portrait session, Fred Astaire dance lessons, and a private tour of the Air and Space museum in D.C. Wow! That's what we call four aces!
New Deadline! We will accept donations and take orders for advertising in the catalog until April 7th, but it's really helpful if you ante up sooner. Any questions can be emailed to: auction@hunterpta.org.
Our brand new Casino Royale Auction Website will be up and running shortly, so get ready to place your bets! There, you will be able to find donation or advertising forms and buy tickets for the event, which happens on Saturday, May 15th. You can even go all in and sponsor a teacher!
Farm Fresh Produce on March 23rd!
On Tuesday, March 23, Hunter will kick off a program with the Queens County Farm Museum. Students and faculty are invited to try fresh produce straight from the farm in our very own cafeteria. Lunch will feature BBQ Chicken, Veggie Wrap, Oven Roasted Potatoes, and a special lunch salad, Farm Fresh Mixed Greens with Lemon-Honey Dressing.
Menu items are recreated by our wonderful French Culinary Institute chef, Olivia Bonomi Todorov, who vollunteers weekly in the Hunter kitchen. Olivia was born in Italy and has lived in the United States, Central Africa and South East Asia. On her travels she discovered new spices, exotic fruits and vegetables and has sampled dishes the world over. When she settled in New York City she became a professional chef, graduating from The French Culinary Institute, and has worked in some of the most prestigious kitchens in New York, including Jean-Georges, Acquavit and Abigail Kirsch. Stop by and say hello to Olivia, try her delicious food, and give a word of thanks for the wonderful and generous service she is providing to our school this year.
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, March 22nd -
Tuesday, March 23rd - ACS Cultural Show, Farm Fresh Produce
Wednesday, March 24th - PTA Meeting (7pm in Queens)
Thursday, March 25th - Half Day (periods 5-9), Parent Teacher Conferences (1-3pm and 5-7pm)
Friday, March 26th - 7th grade Play Festival (periods 1-4)
Saturday, March 27th - Tuesday, April 6th - Spring Break (No School)
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