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Notices
Family And Community Resource Fair
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New York City Students Win the Stock Market Game™ with Outstanding Financial Performances
SIFMA Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the Spring 2023 and Year Long Stock Market Game™ competitions in New York City. The top three teams along with their teachers and schools were honored in the elementary, middle and high school categories for each session.
Update for Families on Summer Rising 2023
This Family Update provides important information about Summer 2023 learning and enrichment opportunities, and how to provide important feedback to your child’s school by completing the NYC School Survey before April 20
STEM
STEM Science
Students will engage in following activities: 3D Printing, Lego WeDo, Lego EV3, Hydroponics, Flight Simulators.
STEM Technology
The Cavallaro STEM program with a concentration in Technology will focus on several major concepts relating to STEM and building 21st Century skills.
STEM Engineering
STEM ENGINEERING at IS 281 is all about preparing you for the Challenges of the Future. Students learn and implement the Engineering Design Process in their everyday lives.
STEM Math
The STEM Math Talent Program is a perfect opportunity for students to learn about financial literacy, investing and entrepreneurship.
Fine Arts
Dance
Through a formal study of a range of styles, techniques and genres, including their own social dances, students expand their perception of dance and demonstrate a variety of skills.
Vocal
Students in Vocal Music will not only learn how to sing, but they will learn the basics of Music Theory and how to read basic sheet music.
Art
Students learn the fundamental building blocks of art and how it relates to all art media. Those that have prior experience with art will have opportunities to advance their level to suit individual needs, while beginners will be able to accomplish new goals.
Athletics
Our Athletics talent program is aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Physical Education.