Middle States visitation begins this week and the Counseling Department hosts the 2nd Annual Hunter College High School College Fair for 11th grade students and their parents on Wednesday after the half-day.
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Amnesty International
Amnesty International at Hunter is hosting a letter writing/petition signing event in the courtyard (if it's nice out) on Thursday during activities and 5th periods, where all are welcome to sign petitions and letters of solidarity in response to the recent passing of an anti-homosexuality bill in Uganda. This bill orders the execution of all homosexuals residing in Uganda where they are seen as a risk to the "traditional family".
Check out this link for more info: http://www.amnestyusa.org/all-countries/uganda/ugandas-anti-homosexuality-bill/page.do?id=1351188 and come on down to the courtyard to take action on Thursday! Email Shayla Partridge (9) or Jenna Bitar (12) at shay.par.12@gmail.com or jlmbitar@aol.com with any questions.
JCAC (Jewish Cultural Awareness Club)
Join us every Friday, during activities, in room 208 for our weekly meetings!
Some upcoming events:
-Monday, May 3rd: Lag Ba'Omer Picnic
-Jewpardy
-Planning for next year's cultural show
If you have any questions, feel free to contact: herzogj@rcn.com
BoxTops Collection At Hunter!
Do you want to make a difference at Hunter?
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! The money raised from boxtops collection will be used towards in-school projects for the students, 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.
COLORS (Children Overcoming Lifelong Obstacles Recieving Support)
COLORS is a new club dedicated to helping children with cancer in all possible ways. We are affiliated with the American Cancer Society and will have many upcoming service credit opportunities. COLORS meets every Tuesday activities, in room 414. Please join the cause!
contact: aditi.earth@gmail.com
Action for Energy Awareness (AEA)
Be a Part of Hunter’s First Energy Initiative
Action for Energy Awareness is seeking interested students to serve in the governing body as treasurer, secretary or as chair of different working committees: increased energy awareness, school energy conservation programs, community demonstration program, changing community policies, and fundraising. Interested students must send a
letter of interest to Radin Ahmadian at radin119@gmail.com. Remember to include your name, section of interest and contact information.
HCHS Red Cross Club
Purpose: To help victims of disasters!
Where we meet: Room 424 (Across from the counseling department)
What we do: We work with the NYC American Red Cross Chapter to scedule both hands-on and fundraising events to help raise awareness of recent disasters. Recently, the club participated in the preparation and decoration of the very successful Let It Rock concert. Performers such as Jay Legaspi, Ryan Bandong, and AHMIR (all successful YouTube artists) participated as well. We would be so excited if other Hunterites would attend our meetings and share our passion for helping others :)
Why we are different from other clubs: Unlike other clubs (no offense, other clubs), the Hunter Red Cross Club is actually officially afilliated with the American Red Cross. As members, you will be trained to become official volunteers at the Chapter. Contact hchsredcross@gmail.com for more information.
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
FROM THE COUNSELING DEPARTMENT
2nd Annual Hunter College High School College Fair
For 11th grade students and their parents
11:15 - 1:15 on Wednesday, April 28th in the Gymnasium
We welcome current juniors and their parents to attend the College Fair. We are hosting over 100 amazing colleges who have been gracious enough to send their admissions representatives to our school to share information about their colleges with our students. 11th grade students attended workshops last week to help prepare them for the fair. Tickets for parents were given out at that time.
FROM THE OFFICE OF EXTERNAL PROGRAMS
Summer Internship Opportunity for Hunter Students
NYU Medical Center is looking for 2 high school students (age 14 or above) to work as a student intern for 4-6 weeks this summer. Students will have the opportunity to be exposed to laboratory medicine and are able to attend informative seminars. This is a volunteer-based program with no wage; however, meal passes are provided daily. At the end of the internship, each student receives a certificate from NYU Medical Center and a letter documenting the number of hours work for Community Service credit. For more information, contact Ms. Monroe or Mr. Diaz in Room 236. Please DO NOT contact NYU Medical Center.
Service Learning Hours are now online!
We are happy to announce you can now check your service learning hours online. To check your hours, simply log on to Moodle, http://moodle.hccs.hunter.cuny.edu/ and click on the service learning course. On the left side, you will see a "grades" link. When you click grades, you will see your current service hours.
*If you have an issue logging into Moodle: Please see Mr. MacKenty in room 425, or email him at bill@mackenty.org
*If you have an issue with your hours (incorrect number of hours): Please see Mr. Diaz or Ms. Monroe in room 236.
Please note that the hours are updated every few weeks, so if you have handed in your documentation to the Service Office it may take a couple of weeks for you to see those hours included.
OTHER HAPPENINGS AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Book Party for Hunter College High School English Teacher Kip Zegers
Tuesday, May 4th from 4-6pm. President's Conference Room. 17th Floor, Hunter College East.
President Jennifer J. Raab and the Hunter College Center for Gifted Studies and Education invite you to a poetry reading and reception to mark the publication of long-time Hunter College High School English teacher Kip Zegers' new book, Reading Whitman in Manhattan: Poetry, Teaching, and Hunter College High School. Zegers' book, published this spring by Foothills Publishing, will be available for purchase at the reception. This unusual book combines Zegers' poems on teaching at Hunter, some personal essays on the link between poetry and teaching, and excerpts from Argus, Hunter's literary magazine. Kip Zegers and select HCHS students will read from his work.
Please reply to Francesca Bacon via email fbacon@hunter.cuny.edu or phone (212) 396-6308.
HCHS students and faculty welcome.
Seeking Artwork Donations to Benefit HCHS
The HCHS Alumnae/i Association is holding its third annual Spring Gala/Art Benefit at the Yale Club of New York City on May 12, 2010. For the first time, there will be a juried fine art and memorabilia Silent Auction, and the Alum Association is accepting artwork donations from any interested alums, students, faculty and parents by May 6. To obtain an entry form, please write to Elyse Reissman, Executive Director, HCHS Alumnae/i Association, elyse@hchsaa.org or call 212-650-3349. Required: slide/transparency or digital image of donated work and a copy of the artist’s bio.
Summer Intensive Chinese Language Program
Have a plan for the incoming summer yet? If not, here's a great opportunity for you to learn Chinese while earning college credits.
It's a pleasure to announce that Hunter College will be hosting the 4th year of Chinese Honor Program for High School students. It will be a 6 weeks program, starting from July 2nd to August 13th, 2010. Upon the completion of the program with designated language proficiency, you will have a opportunity to receive the StarTalk scholarship to cover your tuition. In another word, your class will be FREE and you will earn 3 college credits. Most importantly, you will immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture this summer, which is AWESOME!
For more details, please visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/classics/chinese/SummerProgram.htm
Questions: Contact Ms. Chang at (212) 772-4965 or send an email to: chinesesummer@hunter.cuny.edu
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
ATHLETICS
For the most up to date sports information, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION IS ON! LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO!
Thanks to the amazing response of many of you (200 donations in five days!), the auction will happen as planned on May 15th. We can't thank you enough! Please keep the wonderful donations coming! Now that there will be something to buy, along with delicious catered food and drink, you need to buy your tickets. It's so easy. Simply go to the auction website (http://hunterpta.org/auction) and click on "Auction Tickets." Tickets are only $65 until May 3rd. After that, the price will be $90. Get yours now!
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, May 3rd - AP Exams begin
Tuesday, May 4th, - Book Party for Mr. Zegers (4-6pm at Hunter College)
Wednesday, May 5th -
Thursday, May 6th - Taconic Trip 1 begins
Friday, May 7th - 9th and 10th grade dance, Hunter Life Committee (Act. - 5th)
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
Monday, April 26, 2010
Monday, April 19, 2010
April 19th - 25th
This week brings us the 2nd Annual Students for Environmental Action Lecture on Tuesday, Arts Day Performances on Wednesday, and the I-HELP Liberia Benefit Concert on Saturday.
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
I-HELP Liberia Benefit Concert
The I-HELP Liberia Project is holding a spring benefit concert at 7 PM on Saturday, April 24th at Hunter College High School! I-HELP Liberia is a non-profit organization that promotes science education in Liberia. Talented Hunter alumni and faculty will be performing, including Emmy award winning Michal Towber, Mt. Sinai doctor Malini Sur, soul artist Arthur Lewis, Hunter math teacher Justin Storer, and a very special reunion of the Hunter Jazz Chorus classes of 1995 to 2000. Admission is free, all are welcome! Contact Madeline Jenks (madeline76@verizon.net), Susmita Paul (thesparklerlaughs@gmail.com), or Mr. Randolph (ajabeteh@gmail.com) for more information or to reserve seats.
Students for Environmental Action (SEA)
Hunter College High School’s Students for Environmental Action (SEA) invites students, parents, faculty, and administrators to participate in our second annual lecture event, Talking Green Talking Green is a Lecture Event about Working Together to Ensure a Healthy Environment for Tomorrow's Generation. The afternoon will feature lectures by the following speakers; Jimmy Carchietta, CEO and Founder, The Cotocon Group and LEED AP; Council Member Daniel Garodnick, District 4 representative, New York City Council; Ozgen Ornektekin, Director of Sustainability, NYC Department of Education; Tyler Volk, Science Director, NYU Environmental Studies. The event will take place on tuesday, April 20th from 4-6pm. admission is free for students and $2 for adults.
COLORS (Children Overcoming Lifelong Obstacles Recieving Support)
COLORS is a new club dedicated to helping children with cancer in all possible ways. We are affiliated with the American Cancer Society and will have many upcoming service credit opportunities. COLORS meets every Tuesday activities, in room 414. Please join the cause!
contact: aditi.earth@gmail.com
Action for Energy Awareness (AEA)
Be a Part of Hunter’s First Energy Initiative
Action for Energy Awareness is seeking interested students to serve in the governing body as treasurer, secretary or as chair of different working committees: increased energy awareness, school energy conservation programs, community demonstration program, changing community policies, and fundraising. Interested students must send a
letter of interest to Radin Ahmadian at radin119@gmail.com. Remember to include your name, section of interest and contact information.
HCHS Red Cross Club
Purpose: To help victims of disasters!
Where we meet: Room 424 (Across from the counseling department)
What we do: We work with the NYC American Red Cross Chapter to scedule both hands-on and fundraising events to help raise awareness of recent disasters. Recently, the club participated in the preparation and decoration of the very successful Let It Rock concert. Performers such as Jay Legaspi, Ryan Bandong, and AHMIR (all successful YouTube artists) participated as well. We would be so excited if other Hunterites would attend our meetings and share our passion for helping others :)
Why we are different from other clubs: Unlike other clubs (no offense, other clubs), the Hunter Red Cross Club is actually officially afilliated with the American Red Cross. As members, you will be trained to become official volunteers at the Chapter. Contact hchsredcross@gmail.com for more information.
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
OTHER HAPPENINGS AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Poetry Reading By Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney
Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab cordially invites you to a poetry reading by Nobel Prize-winner Seamus Heaney. Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30pm in the Assembly Hall of the Hunter North Building (69th St. between Park and Lexington). Please RSVP at https://ww3.hunter.cuny.edu/special-events/view.php?id=21
For Questions call (212) 772-4007.
Seeking Artwork Donations to Benefit HCHS
The HCHS Alumnae/i Association is holding its third annual Spring Gala/Art Benefit at the Yale Club of New York City on May 12, 2010. For the first time, there will be a juried fine art and memorabilia Silent Auction, and the Alum Association is accepting artwork donations from any interested alums, students, faculty and parents by May 6. To obtain an entry form, please write to Elyse Reissman, Executive Director, HCHS Alumnae/i Association, elyse@hchsaa.org or call 212-650-3349. Required: slide/transparency or digital image of donated work and a copy of the artist’s bio.
Summer Intensive Chinese Language Program
Have a plan for the incoming summer yet? If not, here's a great opportunity for you to learn Chinese while earning college credits.
It's a pleasure to announce that Hunter College will be hosting the 4th year of Chinese Honor Program for High School students. It will be a 6 weeks program, starting from July 2nd to August 13th, 2010.
Upon the completion of the program with designated language proficiency, you will have a opportunity to receive the StarTalk scholarship to cover your tuition. In another word, your class will be FREE and you will earn 3 college credits. Most importantly, you will immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture this summer, which is AWESOME!
For more details, please visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/classics/chinese/SummerProgram.htm
Questions: Contact Ms. Chang at (212) 772-4965 or send an email to: chinesesummer@hunter.cuny.edu
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
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 short articles on recent wins by the Girls Fencing Team and the Boys Varsity Baseball Team, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION IS ON! LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO!
Thanks to the amazing response of many of you (200 donations in five days!), the auction will happen as planned on May 15th. We can't thank you enough! Please keep the wonderful donations coming!
Now that there will be something to buy, along with delicious catered food and drink, you need to buy your tickets. It's so easy. Simply go to the auction website (http://hunterpta.org/auction) and click on "Auction Tickets." Tickets are only $65 until May 3rd. After that, the price will be $90. Get yours now!
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 26th - Middle States Visitation begins
Tuesday, April 27th - USA Math Olympiad
Wednesday, April 28th - Half Day 1-4, 2nd Annual HCHS College Fair, Math 8 Placement Test
Thursday, April 29th - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
Friday, April 30th - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
Saturday, May 1 - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
I-HELP Liberia Benefit Concert
The I-HELP Liberia Project is holding a spring benefit concert at 7 PM on Saturday, April 24th at Hunter College High School! I-HELP Liberia is a non-profit organization that promotes science education in Liberia. Talented Hunter alumni and faculty will be performing, including Emmy award winning Michal Towber, Mt. Sinai doctor Malini Sur, soul artist Arthur Lewis, Hunter math teacher Justin Storer, and a very special reunion of the Hunter Jazz Chorus classes of 1995 to 2000. Admission is free, all are welcome! Contact Madeline Jenks (madeline76@verizon.net), Susmita Paul (thesparklerlaughs@gmail.com), or Mr. Randolph (ajabeteh@gmail.com) for more information or to reserve seats.
Students for Environmental Action (SEA)
Hunter College High School’s Students for Environmental Action (SEA) invites students, parents, faculty, and administrators to participate in our second annual lecture event, Talking Green Talking Green is a Lecture Event about Working Together to Ensure a Healthy Environment for Tomorrow's Generation. The afternoon will feature lectures by the following speakers; Jimmy Carchietta, CEO and Founder, The Cotocon Group and LEED AP; Council Member Daniel Garodnick, District 4 representative, New York City Council; Ozgen Ornektekin, Director of Sustainability, NYC Department of Education; Tyler Volk, Science Director, NYU Environmental Studies. The event will take place on tuesday, April 20th from 4-6pm. admission is free for students and $2 for adults.
COLORS (Children Overcoming Lifelong Obstacles Recieving Support)
COLORS is a new club dedicated to helping children with cancer in all possible ways. We are affiliated with the American Cancer Society and will have many upcoming service credit opportunities. COLORS meets every Tuesday activities, in room 414. Please join the cause!
contact: aditi.earth@gmail.com
Action for Energy Awareness (AEA)
Be a Part of Hunter’s First Energy Initiative
Action for Energy Awareness is seeking interested students to serve in the governing body as treasurer, secretary or as chair of different working committees: increased energy awareness, school energy conservation programs, community demonstration program, changing community policies, and fundraising. Interested students must send a
letter of interest to Radin Ahmadian at radin119@gmail.com. Remember to include your name, section of interest and contact information.
HCHS Red Cross Club
Purpose: To help victims of disasters!
Where we meet: Room 424 (Across from the counseling department)
What we do: We work with the NYC American Red Cross Chapter to scedule both hands-on and fundraising events to help raise awareness of recent disasters. Recently, the club participated in the preparation and decoration of the very successful Let It Rock concert. Performers such as Jay Legaspi, Ryan Bandong, and AHMIR (all successful YouTube artists) participated as well. We would be so excited if other Hunterites would attend our meetings and share our passion for helping others :)
Why we are different from other clubs: Unlike other clubs (no offense, other clubs), the Hunter Red Cross Club is actually officially afilliated with the American Red Cross. As members, you will be trained to become official volunteers at the Chapter. Contact hchsredcross@gmail.com for more information.
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
OTHER HAPPENINGS AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES
Poetry Reading By Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney
Hunter College President Jennifer J. Raab cordially invites you to a poetry reading by Nobel Prize-winner Seamus Heaney. Wednesday, April 21st at 6:30pm in the Assembly Hall of the Hunter North Building (69th St. between Park and Lexington). Please RSVP at https://ww3.hunter.cuny.edu/special-events/view.php?id=21
For Questions call (212) 772-4007.
Seeking Artwork Donations to Benefit HCHS
The HCHS Alumnae/i Association is holding its third annual Spring Gala/Art Benefit at the Yale Club of New York City on May 12, 2010. For the first time, there will be a juried fine art and memorabilia Silent Auction, and the Alum Association is accepting artwork donations from any interested alums, students, faculty and parents by May 6. To obtain an entry form, please write to Elyse Reissman, Executive Director, HCHS Alumnae/i Association, elyse@hchsaa.org or call 212-650-3349. Required: slide/transparency or digital image of donated work and a copy of the artist’s bio.
Summer Intensive Chinese Language Program
Have a plan for the incoming summer yet? If not, here's a great opportunity for you to learn Chinese while earning college credits.
It's a pleasure to announce that Hunter College will be hosting the 4th year of Chinese Honor Program for High School students. It will be a 6 weeks program, starting from July 2nd to August 13th, 2010.
Upon the completion of the program with designated language proficiency, you will have a opportunity to receive the StarTalk scholarship to cover your tuition. In another word, your class will be FREE and you will earn 3 college credits. Most importantly, you will immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture this summer, which is AWESOME!
For more details, please visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/classics/chinese/SummerProgram.htm
Questions: Contact Ms. Chang at (212) 772-4965 or send an email to: chinesesummer@hunter.cuny.edu
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
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 short articles on recent wins by the Girls Fencing Team and the Boys Varsity Baseball Team, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION IS ON! LESS THAN A MONTH TO GO!
Thanks to the amazing response of many of you (200 donations in five days!), the auction will happen as planned on May 15th. We can't thank you enough! Please keep the wonderful donations coming!
Now that there will be something to buy, along with delicious catered food and drink, you need to buy your tickets. It's so easy. Simply go to the auction website (http://hunterpta.org/auction) and click on "Auction Tickets." Tickets are only $65 until May 3rd. After that, the price will be $90. Get yours now!
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 26th - Middle States Visitation begins
Tuesday, April 27th - USA Math Olympiad
Wednesday, April 28th - Half Day 1-4, 2nd Annual HCHS College Fair, Math 8 Placement Test
Thursday, April 29th - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
Friday, April 30th - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
Saturday, May 1 - Middle School Theater Performance of Our Miss Brooks
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
Monday, April 12, 2010
April 12th - 18th
We are wrapping up 3rd quarter this week. Let's have an enjoyable and productive 4th quarter! Remember to send in your announcements for next week so HOW can be a complete listing of everything happening at Hunter!
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
GSA Day of Silence - Friday, April 16th (CORRECTION)
Each year on the Day of Silence, LGBTQ youth and Allies refrain from speaking for the day in solidarity with those who cannot speak for themselves. We are holding a silent meeting on that day for anyone who is interested in room 206 during Activities.
(Please excuse the error - the day of silence is this Friday, April 16th. not last Friday as previously announced)
COLORS (Children Overcoming Lifelong Obstacles Recieving Support)
COLORS is a new club dedicated to helping children with cancer in all possible ways. We are affiliated with the American Cancer Society and will have many upcoming service credit opportunities. COLORS meets every Tuesday activities, in room 414. Please join the cause!
contact: aditi.earth@gmail.com
7th and 8th grade Spring Dance!
Friday, April 16th
3:30 - 6:00 in the Hunter Gym
New Initiative for Energy Awareness
Action for Energy Awareness (AEA) has been recently chartered and will start activities under the leadership of Radin Ahmadian (radin119@gmail.com) of the class of 2012.
AEA is an initiative to increase energy awareness, create scientific debates on energy efficiency and assist establish school energy conservation programs.
AEA is dedicated to be a strong voice of the Hunter College High School for today’s and future energy challenges. AEA will start recruiting interested students for its governing body and committees soon.
Hunter Life is having an Administrative Planning Meeting this week
Friday, April 16th
Activities and 5th (11:15 to 12:30) in Rm 318
Faculty, Parent and Student Office Holders only should attend.
HCHS Red Cross Club
Purpose: To help victims of disasters!
Where we meet: Room 428 (Across from the counseling department)
What we do: We work with the NYC American Red Cross Chapter to scedule both hands-on and fundraising events to help raise awareness of recent disasters. Recently, the club participated in the preparation and decoration of the very successful Let It Rock concert. Performers such as Jay Legaspi, Ryan Bandong, and AHMIR (all successful YouTube artists) participated as well. We would be so excited if other Hunterites would attend our meetings and share our passion for helping others :)
Why we are different from other clubs: Unlike other clubs (no offense, other clubs), the Hunter Red Cross Club is actually officially afilliated with the American Red Cross. As members, you will be trained to become official volunteers at the Chapter.
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
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 TODAY Monday, April 12th. Email huntertapestry@gmail.com if you have any questions.
FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
PURPLE COMET Math Contests for teams of up to six students
HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesday, April 14 Activities period: 25 problems, 90 minutes
See Ms. Kuberska by Monday, April 12 to register.
GRADES 7 and 8: Thursday, April 15 Period 4 and Activities: 15 problems, 60 minutes
See Ms. Krilov by Monday, April 12 to register.
The Purple Comet contests foster teamwork and creativity. To see old contests or check out the rules go to
PURPLECOMET.ORG
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
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.
Green Schools NYC 2010 is a conference and resource fair that is the largest ever city-wide green schools event. At GSNYC2010 about 1,000 students, teachers, parents, non-profit organizations, green business leaders, and others from all over New York will hear speakers, attend workshops, share their own knowledge and ideas, and build the green schools movement. The speakers include actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine. Workshops will include Growing the Movement: media and technology, how parents can contribute, green cleaning, and lowering your carbon footprint. Attending the fair is free.
What: Green Schools NYC 2010 Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Martin Luther King Educational Complex, 122 Amsterdam Ave at 65th Street
To register or for more information please go to http://greenschoolsnyc.eventbrite.com/
ATHLETICS
For the most up to date sports information, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
Grade 10 Night and Potluck Dinner
In the Cafeteria on Thursday, April 15th
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 5 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG DAY!
The auction is coming up on May 15th and we need to send the catalog to the printer SOON. If you have a wonderful donation, you need to get it in ASAP. If you'd like to take out an ad in the catalog, let us know! Right now, we only have about 125 donations and we need MORE! We're thrilled to see that some of you have visited the website and purchased your tickets. Please consider visiting again, with a donation! How about plane tickets or miles? It's going to be a fantastic party, but we really need to make some money for our school, too. Get your donations and ad orders in NOW. You can do it all at: www.hunterpta.org/auction
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 19th - Week of 11th grade College Fair Workshops
Tuesday, April 20th - Physiology Trip
Wednesday, April 21st - Arts Day
Thursday, April 22nd - Earth Day
Friday, April 23rd -
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
GSA Day of Silence - Friday, April 16th (CORRECTION)
Each year on the Day of Silence, LGBTQ youth and Allies refrain from speaking for the day in solidarity with those who cannot speak for themselves. We are holding a silent meeting on that day for anyone who is interested in room 206 during Activities.
(Please excuse the error - the day of silence is this Friday, April 16th. not last Friday as previously announced)
COLORS (Children Overcoming Lifelong Obstacles Recieving Support)
COLORS is a new club dedicated to helping children with cancer in all possible ways. We are affiliated with the American Cancer Society and will have many upcoming service credit opportunities. COLORS meets every Tuesday activities, in room 414. Please join the cause!
contact: aditi.earth@gmail.com
7th and 8th grade Spring Dance!
Friday, April 16th
3:30 - 6:00 in the Hunter Gym
New Initiative for Energy Awareness
Action for Energy Awareness (AEA) has been recently chartered and will start activities under the leadership of Radin Ahmadian (radin119@gmail.com) of the class of 2012.
AEA is an initiative to increase energy awareness, create scientific debates on energy efficiency and assist establish school energy conservation programs.
AEA is dedicated to be a strong voice of the Hunter College High School for today’s and future energy challenges. AEA will start recruiting interested students for its governing body and committees soon.
Hunter Life is having an Administrative Planning Meeting this week
Friday, April 16th
Activities and 5th (11:15 to 12:30) in Rm 318
Faculty, Parent and Student Office Holders only should attend.
HCHS Red Cross Club
Purpose: To help victims of disasters!
Where we meet: Room 428 (Across from the counseling department)
What we do: We work with the NYC American Red Cross Chapter to scedule both hands-on and fundraising events to help raise awareness of recent disasters. Recently, the club participated in the preparation and decoration of the very successful Let It Rock concert. Performers such as Jay Legaspi, Ryan Bandong, and AHMIR (all successful YouTube artists) participated as well. We would be so excited if other Hunterites would attend our meetings and share our passion for helping others :)
Why we are different from other clubs: Unlike other clubs (no offense, other clubs), the Hunter Red Cross Club is actually officially afilliated with the American Red Cross. As members, you will be trained to become official volunteers at the Chapter.
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
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 TODAY Monday, April 12th. Email huntertapestry@gmail.com if you have any questions.
FROM THE MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
PURPLE COMET Math Contests for teams of up to six students
HIGH SCHOOL: Wednesday, April 14 Activities period: 25 problems, 90 minutes
See Ms. Kuberska by Monday, April 12 to register.
GRADES 7 and 8: Thursday, April 15 Period 4 and Activities: 15 problems, 60 minutes
See Ms. Krilov by Monday, April 12 to register.
The Purple Comet contests foster teamwork and creativity. To see old contests or check out the rules go to
PURPLECOMET.ORG
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
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.
Green Schools NYC 2010 is a conference and resource fair that is the largest ever city-wide green schools event. At GSNYC2010 about 1,000 students, teachers, parents, non-profit organizations, green business leaders, and others from all over New York will hear speakers, attend workshops, share their own knowledge and ideas, and build the green schools movement. The speakers include actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine. Workshops will include Growing the Movement: media and technology, how parents can contribute, green cleaning, and lowering your carbon footprint. Attending the fair is free.
What: Green Schools NYC 2010 Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Martin Luther King Educational Complex, 122 Amsterdam Ave at 65th Street
To register or for more information please go to http://greenschoolsnyc.eventbrite.com/
ATHLETICS
For the most up to date sports information, please check the Hunter Hawks website:
http://hchshawks.olinesports.com
FROM THE PTA
Grade 10 Night and Potluck Dinner
In the Cafeteria on Thursday, April 15th
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 5 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG DAY!
The auction is coming up on May 15th and we need to send the catalog to the printer SOON. If you have a wonderful donation, you need to get it in ASAP. If you'd like to take out an ad in the catalog, let us know! Right now, we only have about 125 donations and we need MORE! We're thrilled to see that some of you have visited the website and purchased your tickets. Please consider visiting again, with a donation! How about plane tickets or miles? It's going to be a fantastic party, but we really need to make some money for our school, too. Get your donations and ad orders in NOW. You can do it all at: www.hunterpta.org/auction
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 19th - Week of 11th grade College Fair Workshops
Tuesday, April 20th - Physiology Trip
Wednesday, April 21st - Arts Day
Thursday, April 22nd - Earth Day
Friday, April 23rd -
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 7th - 11th
Welcome back from Spring Break! Remember to send in your announcements for next week so HOW can be a complete listing of everything happening at Hunter!
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
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.
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.
FROM THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Hunter College High School’s 2010 Geography Bee Winner to Compete at the New York State Level.
Congratulations to Yoni Nachmany, our school-wide champion, for being selected for the New York State Championship of the National Geographic Society’s Geography Bee. Yoni was selected based on his score on a written examination submitted after the school competition this last January. The New York State competition will take place Friday, April 9, 2010, at the New York State Museum in Albany. Good luck Yoni!
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
Green Schools NYC
Green Schools NYC 2010 is a conference and resource fair that is the largest ever city-wide green schools event. At GSNYC2010 about 1,000 students, teachers, parents, non-profit organizations, green business leaders, and others from all over New York will hear speakers, attend workshops, share their own knowledge and ideas, and build the green schools movement. The speakers include actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine. Workshops will include Growing the Movement: media and technology, how parents can contribute, green cleaning, and lowering your carbon footprint. Attending the fair is free.
What: Green Schools NYC 2010 Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Martin Luther King Educational Complex, 122 Amsterdam Ave at 65th Street
To register or for more information please go to http://greenschoolsnyc.eventbrite.com/
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
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 6 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG DAY!
The auction is coming up on May 15th and we need to send the catalog to the printer SOON. If you have a wonderful donation, you need to get it in ASAP. If you'd like to take out an ad in the catalog, let us know! Right now, we only have about 125 donations and we need MORE! We're thrilled to see that some of you have visited the website and purchased your tickets. Please consider visiting again, with a donation! How about plane tickets or miles? It's going to be a fantastic party, but we really need to make some money for our school, too. Get your donations and ad orders in NOW. You can do it all at: www.hunterpta.org/auction
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 12th -
Tuesday, April 13th - PTA Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 14th - End of 3rd Quarter
Thursday, April 15th - Grade 10 Night and Potluck
Friday, April 16th - Hunter Life Committee Meeting, 7th and 8th grade Dance
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
CLUB, TERM COUNCIL, AND PUBLICATION ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer
Looking for Hunter students to participate in the 10th annual Kids Walk for Kids with Cancer - The Kids Walk is a 4.5 mile walkathon organized by NYC area students to raise money for pediatric cancer research at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. This year the walk will take place on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 in Central Park. Many NYC area high schools participate. Although this is an exceptional event created by, organized and run by high school students, last year was the first time Hunter ever participated. Hunter could have a big impact on this event and the lives of children with cancer. Students are organized by school and put together teams of walkers who ask sponsors to make a contribution in any amount for pediatric cancer research. All walkers are welcome – there is no registration process or fee, although a $20 contribution is requested from walkers not getting sponsors. For more information on how you can get involved please contact Eilis Bacon-Blaber at mebb11217@gmail.com Hunter already has a fundraising page on the Kids Walk website at www.kidswalkforkidswithcancer.org - students interested in raising money as well as walking could just add their name to our page (but they would be expected to raise some funds if they do) and ask their sponsors to contribute via the site.
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.
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.
FROM THE SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Hunter College High School’s 2010 Geography Bee Winner to Compete at the New York State Level.
Congratulations to Yoni Nachmany, our school-wide champion, for being selected for the New York State Championship of the National Geographic Society’s Geography Bee. Yoni was selected based on his score on a written examination submitted after the school competition this last January. The New York State competition will take place Friday, April 9, 2010, at the New York State Museum in Albany. Good luck Yoni!
OTHER HAPPENINGS
Summer Internship Opportunity
The Manhattan Coordinator for Carolyn Maloney's Congressional Re-Election Campaign is launching an internship program and would love to extend this opportunity to any Hunter students who might be interested. No prior experience is required, just enthusiasm. This is a great opportunity for those interested in or curious about the political process. The students would leave the campaign with a practical knowledge of campaign field operations. Interested students can apply online at http://tinyurl.com/MaloneyInternship. For more information contact Shelby Garner, shgarner@gmail.com, 212-987-5516.
Green Schools NYC
Green Schools NYC 2010 is a conference and resource fair that is the largest ever city-wide green schools event. At GSNYC2010 about 1,000 students, teachers, parents, non-profit organizations, green business leaders, and others from all over New York will hear speakers, attend workshops, share their own knowledge and ideas, and build the green schools movement. The speakers include actor and environmentalist Matthew Modine. Workshops will include Growing the Movement: media and technology, how parents can contribute, green cleaning, and lowering your carbon footprint. Attending the fair is free.
What: Green Schools NYC 2010 Resource Fair
When: Saturday, April 17, 9:30am - 5:00pm
Where: Martin Luther King Educational Complex, 122 Amsterdam Ave at 65th Street
To register or for more information please go to http://greenschoolsnyc.eventbrite.com/
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
CASINO ROYALE AUCTION DEADLINE APPROACHING! 6 WEEKS UNTIL THE BIG DAY!
The auction is coming up on May 15th and we need to send the catalog to the printer SOON. If you have a wonderful donation, you need to get it in ASAP. If you'd like to take out an ad in the catalog, let us know! Right now, we only have about 125 donations and we need MORE! We're thrilled to see that some of you have visited the website and purchased your tickets. Please consider visiting again, with a donation! How about plane tickets or miles? It's going to be a fantastic party, but we really need to make some money for our school, too. Get your donations and ad orders in NOW. You can do it all at: www.hunterpta.org/auction
LOOKING AHEAD
Monday, April 12th -
Tuesday, April 13th - PTA Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, April 14th - End of 3rd Quarter
Thursday, April 15th - Grade 10 Night and Potluck
Friday, April 16th - Hunter Life Committee Meeting, 7th and 8th grade Dance
SEND AN EMAIL TO HUNTERONLINEWEEKLY@GMAIL.COM TO HAVE YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT INCLUDED IN H.O.W.!
Help H.O.W. become a complete listing of all events taking place in the Hunter community by submitting your announcement to hunteronlineweekly@gmail.com. Students AND faculty involved in activities at Hunter are encouraged to submit announcements. H.O.W. is emailed to the personal email addresses of over 3000 members of the Hunter community using Net Directories and Naviance. H.O.W. is also emailed to all faculty members and posted online at http://hunteronlineweekly.blogspot.com/
Please include the following information in your submission to HunterOnlineWeekly@gmail.com:
name of club or organization:
what the event or announcement is:
date, time, and location of event:
brief description and any additional information or website links you would like to include:
email contact for questions:
Submissions are due each Sunday at 3pm.
Recurring event announcements are run for 3-4 weeks.
***Please accept our apologies if you receive this email twice. We use all of Hunter's email lists to be sure H.O.W. reaches the entire school community, which may result in duplicate emails.***
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