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)
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