Morton Magic!
Have a shout out to a parent or member of our community? Please share at info@75morton.org and we will be sure to include in the weekly newsletter!
Shout out to Corinne for organizing Bowl-A-Thon - and being willing to get my daughter there!
6th Grade Student Council Members
Congratulations to the following 6th Graders!
Charlie Carini
Maarten Haffmans
Anais Kak
Milla Mdnor
Lily Glieberman
Ava Rosenberg
Extra! Extra!
Student Life at Morton
Check out what's happening at 75 Morton!
Our incredible Poetry Padlet in celebration of Poetry Month!
8th-graders take their poems outside on Friday to read!
710s created a poetry wall in the hallway!
6th and 7th grade PE classes just finished a fun unit of Cone Collection. This cooperative game requires teamwork, strategic planning, communication and reflecting!
8th grade Algebra students were asked to find real-world examples of parabolas and take a selfie with it, and then find the equation for their parabola and annotate key characteristics!
Dear Families,
Can you believe that it's been eight months since the school year began? The last eight weeks are going to fly by! May and June bring numerous events and celebrations. Whether you are the family of a graduating 8th grader or one who will be with us for the next two years, it is a wonderful time to come together. There are opportunities to volunteer (who wants to chaperone the 7th-grade dance?!?!?) or just show up and have fun at events such as Bowl-A-Thon or Movie Fest. It's been a tough year for everyone, but we are going to finish on a high note!
With joy and love,
Valerie
And Also:
Summer Rising 2022 applications for K-8 students are open. You can apply at nyc.gov/SummerRising.You should apply as soon as possible to ensure your preferred placement!
The Family Update has all of the information you will need to complete registration. At 75 Morton, our point person for Summer Rising is Jill, our Parent Coordinator. If you have questions, please email her at jill@75morton.org.
At-Home COVID Testing - Students will be given four tests a week to take home. They can be used for family members as well!
CAREER DAY SPEAKERS NEED -THURSDAY, MAY 19
We still need about 10 more volunteers to be guest speakers for this event please fill out this form. We are looking for representatives from a huge variety of career possibilities: engineers, artists, technologists, musicians, athletes, business leaders, writers, doctors, lawyers, contractors, architects- variety! We hope to spark student interest in future fields of work, develop mentorships and possible future internships. Please join us to inspire our students!
From Previous Newsletters:
Starting Monday, April 25th, any student who swipes in after 8:50am will NOT be able to attend outlunch. Exceptions will be made for excused lateness on a case-by-case basis. Please remind your child. School lunch is available for ALL students if your child arrives late and can not attend outlunch.
TEEN ARTS CONNECTION - https://teens.artsconnection.org/
As an Arts Connection Teen, you will have access to some of the most exciting and engaging arts experiences in NYC!
This include High 5 Tickets to the Arts! This is ArtsConnection Teen Program’s affordable access to the City’s professional dance, music, theater, film, and visual arts for only $5 a ticket. Best deal in NYC!
PTA Events - Please join us!
75 Morton Bowl-a-Thon - TUESDAY, MAY 3 | 6-8pm, Frames Bowling Lounge
Got some "spare" time? Save the date for one of our favorite FUN-raisers - The 75 Morton Bowl-a-thon! Students, parents, teachers and staff bowl to help raise money for the school. Click HERE for more information and to register by April 15. Questions? Email bowl-a-thon@75morton.org.Collaborative Conversations - TUESDAY, MAY 10 | 9AM
Join us for our second in this series with Dr. Renee Blake and Dr. Ken Saunders of United Solutions Consultancy Group. There will be opportunities to share feelings anonymously about issues, demographic changes throughout our schools, and events happening in the world. This is an opportunity for 75 Morton families to meaningfully engage with their peers, shape community, and create a broader vision for what an equitable and diverse school environment can be.
Register here via Zoom
75 Morton Video Festival - THURSDAY, MAY 12
Have your student create a 30 second to 3-minute clip. All videos will be shared with the community at our Video Festival, Thursday, May 12 4:30 - 6:30pm. Some genres to consider - animation, comedy, musical performance, documentary. Let their inner auteur shine! The deadline for submissions is April 29
Click here to send in the video clips.
Out lunch boundaries - Jill sent out a letter about new outlunch rules. Students are no longer allowed to go to 5 Guys or King's Deli for safety reasons.
Access report cards for Marking Period 2 at https://mystudent.nyc/
Consent/removal for in-school testing through the NYCSchools Account or return a signed paper form HERE to the school
Important Dates:
May 3rd - May 6th - Teacher Appreciation Week!
May 3rd - Bowl-A-Thon
May 6th - 6th-grade AMNH Field Trip
May 12th - Movie Fest
May 19th - Career Day
May 20th - 6th-Grade Botanical Garden Field Trip
May 30th - No School - Memorial Day
June 2nd - 7th-Grade Spring Fling
June 7th - No School for Students (date corrected)
June 9th - No School for Students
June 13th - Ballroom Basix Performance - 6th grade
June 15th - Living Environment Regents - 1:15p
June 16th - Algebra Regents - 9:15am
June 17th - 8th-Grade Ceremony
June 21st - 8th-Grade Dance
June 27th - Last Day of School for Students
Looking for a way to support our teachers and show them some love? Teachers love snacks! You can have them sent to the main office. Email jill@75morton.org or PTA@75morton.org if you have questions.