Wagner Weekly Newsletter

Please find the attached link for Wagner's 2023-24 Grading Policy. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your grade level Assistant Principal.

Wagner 2023-24 Grading Policy

The Citywide Digital Library (CDL) on Sora is a collection of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and magazines available for all NYCPS students and teachers. There is content for all grade levels PreK–12.

With specially curated collections for each grade level, hand-picked titles by school librarians, and a variety of formats to engage your students – the CDL is a valuable resource for all readers in New York City Public Schools.

If you would like more information you can email Ms. Klovekorn at jklovekorn2@schools.nyc.gov.

Attached, you'll discover the Wagner Middle School Music Department's Amazon wishlist for you consideration. Your generosity in providing much needed items would greatly benefit our ever-expanding music program -- just in time for the winter concert. We thank you in advance for your support!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/FJKJZ3UUY9S7?ref_=wl_share

For anyone interested, Nurse Eductors is presenting a parent workshop on Diabetes. Please see the link to attend.

World Diabetes Day Parent Workshop:

Date: Tuesday, November 14th, 2023

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Virtual

Join Zoom Meeting

https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/91729586366?pwd=MHBRbU84UlR3T2YzeW5NbWl0Y2dSQT09

Meeting ID: 917 2958 6366

Passcode: 108007

Students are not permitted to leave school on their own prior to the end of the school day (2:45). The parent/guardian or any adult listed on the student’s emergency contact card can pick them up from school.

When arriving to pick up your student, please inform one of our staff members in the lobby of your child's full name and homeroom class number. This will allow us to call your child down promptly. We kindly request that you avoid early pick up during their lunch period or right before dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation.

As we approach the cold and flu season, we need your assistance. To ensure a safe and healthy environment, we’re asking for donations of tissues, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer. Your contributions make a big difference. Donations can be dropped off at the school. We thank you in advance for your support.

Thanks to all the parents who attended our Parent Social this past week at Tacombi! It was lovely meeting new parents and seeing old friends. We also appreciate our board members who helped host the event.

Thank you also to the incredible crew (including some Wagner alumni!) who helped put together a FUN 8th grade scary movie night. The kids had a blast, and we suspect the adults did, too!

Please join us this Friday, November 17th for our PA meeting! Asst. Principal Stefanick and “the Dean Team” will do a special presentation called “Parents as Partners,” which includes important information for parents of all grade levels. As a reminder, all Wagner parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Click here to sign up.

If you’re looking for a way to support the PA, please check out our Amazon wish list here. Every purchase goes directly to the PA, from treats for special events, to storage bins for all those treats. At the moment, we could especially use some of those bins. Apparently, little critters like Fritos as much as the kids do. :-)

The Parents’ Association budget at Wagner Middle School supports vital programs for over 1,100 students, including enrichment, staff development, technology upgrades, parent and student workshops, and so much more. Please support the PA and the Wagner community by making a donation. We’d love to have 100% family participation by June! Any amount is appreciated. Click here for more information.

The Auction Committee is off and running, planning for our annual auction party on May 10th! If you’d like to join the committee or just find out more about how you can help, please email Danika, Sara, and Marielle at wagnerauction167@mail.wagner167.org.

The PA always appreciates volunteers. If you’re interested in partnering with other parents and guardians to help out the school (and have fun while doing so!), please fill out this Google Form. Here is also the chance to provide feedback about the time and format of PA monthly meetings. We look forward to hearing from you!

Join Heyman Family Programs at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for free onsite programs/activities. Check out free resources for families on site, including audio guides for kids, kids labels in English and Spanish, an activity guide for the collection, and the programs below.

Family Gallery Talks (ages 11–14)

Sat, Nov 18, 11:45 a.m.

Summer Arts Institute is a free, four-week arts program for NYC DOE students entering grades 8 through 12 in Fall 2024. This intensive program is held at Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Astoria, Queens.

Students can major in dance, theater, instrumental music, orchestral strings, vocal music, film, or visual arts. The program is designed for students at an intermediate or advanced level of study in their discipline. The daily schedule includes studio work and experiences with professional artists. In the studios, students develop and improve their technical skills and creative expression in their art form.

Deadline: February 11, 2024

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.

• Submit a drawing, painting, photo, print, or collage – art in any medium that can be framed.
• Write a short statement about how your work responds to the theme
• Build your portfolio through our prompts 2-3 times each year
• If your art is selected; have your work exhibited in one of our corporate partners’ office spaces
• Connect with a community of teen artists from all over NYC
• Be awarded a $100 gift card from BLICK Art Materials;
• Be a VIP guest at the opening reception and award ceremony – where you can bring your family, see your work, meet other teen artists, and celebrate your accomplishments!

DEADLINE: Friday, November 17, 2023

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.

Teen Reviewers and Crtics (TRaC) is a free ten-week, afterschool program. Participating students will get the chance to see performances, concerts, and galleries, meet artists and learn about the industry from professionals. Fall TRaC options are Theater, Film, Visual Arts, and Music!

DEADLINE: Saturday, November 18, 2023

For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE.

Award-winning songwriter and professional musician Charles Duke will lead this interdisciplinary program. Designed to develop the creative skills of emerging songwriting artists by focusing specifically on language, melody, structure, and storytelling. Additionally, this course will introduce and expand students' understanding of the wide legacy of contemporary popular music.

WHEN: Tuesdays, 5:00PM - 7:00PM

AGES: 13 - 19

For more information and to register, CLICK HERE.

The US Air Force Heritage of America Band presents the jazz ensemble, Rhythm in Blue. They will be touring the NYC area next month. All of the concerts are free of charge and welcome the opportunity to talk to young music students and answer any questions about who they are and what they do.

Rhythm in Blue features the diverse talents of 14 professional musicians whose commitment to excellence has earned worldwide acclaim and military distinction. The band incorporates a wide repertoire of jazz and fusion, from big band swing to cutting-edge contemporary music. Their fabulous vocalist captures the sound of the great jazz standards and inspires with patriotic classics.

DATES: November 9 - 15 in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx

For more information on specific dates, times, and locations, CLICK HERE.