Author Archive for Steven Birch

January was a busy month for our school’s music department. The music department under the direction of music teacher Melissa Packowski and the ambition of the students were tested when the school held its second annual Winter Concert on January 14 and followed it quickly with a community Drum Circle on January 15. Based on Read More »

Steven Birch | Ms. Guo teaches students Chinese Last month our school welcomed a new Chinese teacher to the staff, Ms. May Guo. In addition to teaching Mandarin, Ms. Guo is a sophomore advisor. Ms.Guo previously taught Mandarin Chinese for two years at KAPPA International High School in the Bronx. “This school is Read More »

Since indoor track season began, muddy shoes and drenched shirts are a thing of the past for our school. Now, the muddy field of Essex Drive has been replaced with the hardwood floor of the New Balance Track and Field Center at the Armory, located in Manhattan on 168th Street. There, our indoor Read More »

Principal for a Day, Matt Signore talking in front of a class. October 20th, 2009, the Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Corporation, Matt Signore was Principal for the Day. From music booth to hitting the books, Signore took on the role of our principal. Principal for the Day has been around for 14 years Read More »