Hello everyone,

Please remember to RSVP for the Joint Meeting on LGBTQ issues in our schools.

This will be an exciting evening of dialogue that ISDN is co-hosting with the NY Independent School LGBT Educators group and Cometfire – a support group for MS LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning) students.

Please RSVP to Ileana Jiménez: ijimenez@lrei.org and include the number of people in your party

All adults are invited to join us for an evening of dialogue between parents and educators from both private and public schools. Panelists will share best practices and strategies on how to:

Create collaborative conversations between LGBTQ teachers, administrators, parents, students and their allies

Support all students and their families in grades K-12
When: Wednesday, February 8, 2012 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Cathedral School, 1047 Amsterdam Avenue, (bet.111th &112th St.) New York, NY 10025
http://www.cathedralnyc.org/podium/default.aspx?t=1644

Share the attached flier with your colleagues and school communities.

CONFIRMED PANELISTS:
LGBT Educators:
Ileana Jiménez – English Teacher, LREI (Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School)
Sharon Ostrowsky – Quest to Learn (public middle and high school)Learning Strategist and Cometfire leader

LGBT Administrators:
Cynthia Chalker – Director of Diversity, Friends Seminary School
Marsha Nelson – Head of School, Cathedral School

LGBT Parents:
Taina Bien-Aime – St. Hilda’s & St. Hugh’s;
Mel Wymore – Fieldston

Ally Administrator:
Randy Clancy – Director of Diversity at Cathedral

COMETFIRE:
Scott Quasha – Rockville Centre Schools & Brooklyn College Adjunct Assistant Professor
More information about Cometfire – pflagnyc.org/support/cometfire
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Updated: Community Development Committee – POC Winter Theater Party, All families welcome!
What: Red Tails, Tuskeegee Airmen (Director: Anthony Hamilton, Executive Producer: George Lucas)Where: AMC Empire 25, 234 West 42nd Street, NYC
When: Saturday, January 21 at 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m.
We would encourage the entire school community to come out and see this movie during opening weekend. If you are unable to attend our theater party, we highly recommend you make this movie a part of your weekend family outings.
Tickets: Adults $13, children (2 -12) and seniors $9.50 (online ticketing available)
Movie Genre: History, Action, Adventure. Rated PG-13
Hope to see you, there! Clifford Williams, Terri Austin, Denise Woods
Community Development Middle and Upper School POC Co-chairs

Here is a note from a parent shared with RIISE

Thanks for reading this and please pass it on!

Annette, a Dalton Mom shared this with RIISE!
Thanks Annette!

Do you know any teens between the ages of 15-18 who are interested in Renaissance art? Well the Metropolitan Museum of Art has an upcoming event covering the Renaissance period.

On Friday, January 27, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. the museum will be hosting a program on Renaissance. Please click on the attachment above for further information regarding this event.

Oh yes, this event is free to teens they just have to complete the online registration!! (See below).

Teen Program

Have a great day

What’s in a word? Well, RIISE and Bell Curves are teaming up on a word challenge between Martin Luther King Day and President’s Day to post a total of ten words, what they mean, why they are important, and how they are used in a famous speech. The goal is to have fun learning and using words not used in everyday conversation, but may be encountered on standardized tests like the SAT. But, more importantly to experience the power and the context in which words have been used by amazing orators in famous and not so famous, yet powerful speeches;speeches that have changed the way we see the world and its possibilities! We will post two words and corresponding speeches weekly starting this Monday. Look out for them and share them with your children, family, students, and friends!

Week 1 – Two Words, One Speech – Martin’s

Join us to learn more about our growing K-8 independent non-profit school for advanced learners, including:
• Accelerated, enriched curriculum for passionate learners
• A focus on developing the mind, body, and spirit of all our scholars
• A strong commitment to financial aid and community

www.speyerlegacyschool.org
Located at: 15 W. 86th St

Our last Parent Open House for 2011/12 admissions is scheduled for:
Tuesday, Nov. 29, 6:15 – 8pm

The Open House will include presentations by leadership and admissions as wellas a tour of classrooms, led by current parents.

To attend, please RSVP to Carrie Rosenthal at (212)581-4000×11 or email crosenthal@speyerlegacyschool.org

Applications for 2011/12 Kindergarten will be accepted until Dec. 15, 2011