Author Archive for Steven Birch

Principal For a Day: Music Infused Learning

Published On February 2, 2011 in Community Features by

The Chief Executive officer of Warner Music corporation, Matt Signore was back for a second year returning at he Jerome Parker Campus as Principal for a Day. Principal of the day has been around for 15 years making the lives different for every New York City School. Mr. Signore successfully planned more extravagant trips in Read More »

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A Whole New Community

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features and Front Page by and
A Whole New Community

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 »

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Ms. Guo Joins CSIHSIS

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by and
Ms. Guo Joins CSIHSIS

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 »

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Sports Briefs December 2009

Published On June 20, 2010 in Activities and Sports by and
Sports Briefs December 2009

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 »

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A Music Principle, or a New Principal?

Published On June 20, 2010 in Community Features by
A Music Principle, or a New Principal?

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 »

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