Dear PPA Families,

Health and safety is our top priority, and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) and the Department of Education (DOE) continue to work together to keep the city’s students, families, and staff members safe, healthy, and informed as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolves.

The NYC Department of Health is currently investigating cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome, or PMIS, a new health condition appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere. The NYC Health Department is also investigating the possible association between PMIS and COVID-19 in children. Some doctors think the condition is related to having COVID-19, but the connection is still not clear.

PMIS is a rare condition that is not contagious. However, because it is life-threatening, it is important to know the signs. Most children have a persistent, high fever lasting several days, along with other symptoms, including:

Irritability or sluggishness
Abdominal pain without another explanation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Rash
Conjunctivitis, or red or pink eyes
Enlarged lymph node (“gland”) on one side of the neck
Red, cracked lips or red tongue that looks like a strawberry
Swollen hands and feet, which might also be red

You should call your doctor if your child becomes ill and has had continued fever. Your doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms and use that information to recommend next steps. If your child is severely ill, you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately.

Although it is not yet known whether it is associated with COVID-19, it is important parents and children take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Parents should help their children understand the importance of the following measures and ensure their children follow them:

As per NYS Executive Order No. 202.17, all people over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering must wear one when they are outside their home if they cannot maintain physical distance from others.
Physical distancing and good hygiene remain critical, even while wearing a face covering.
When outside the home, adults and children must maintain at least 6 feet of distancebetween themselves and others whenever possible.
Parents should remind children of the importance of good hand hygiene and should help ensure that children frequently wash their hands.

The health and safety of our communities remain our top priority, and we will continue to follow all guidance and take all appropriate measures to help keep our students, families, and staff members safe. Please contact 311 with any questions.

For more information, please visit the NYCDOE's website and Chancellor Carranza's letters to families, which have also been translated into an array of languages.

Student Life

Congrats Class of 2019!

Christopher Columbus Campus Band

Students playing trumpet in Christopher Columbus Band

Beginner Band

This course is offered for students who are interested in learning to play a musical instrument and never had the opportunity to do so. We offer these instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Bells, and Percussion.

Columbus Orchestral Band (also Pep Band)

This course is offered to students who are at an advanced level of playing. Also reads music well and are interested in performance. This band plays at the school concerts, assemblies, games and other school activities.

Jazz Band

This course is offered for students who also are in an advance level. We play jazz and latin music and perform at the school concert and activities in and out of the school.

Email: soquendo@pelhamprepacademy.org

Columbus Band NY TIMES feature: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/13/nyregion/nyc-music-high-school.html

The Pelham Press

Student journalists meeting with advisors at The Pelham Press

The Pelham Press is the source for news from around the world and within PPA. We strive to deliver the freshest topics that cause all the buzz. We explore topics that not only relate to the academic community, but also to political, social, and economic issues in our modern-day society.

If interested in joining our team, please see any of our contributors, Ms. Turk, or Mr. Haigh in Room 447.

We meet Thursdays after-school.

Issues Archive:

The Pelham Press - Volume 1 Issue 2.pdf

Student Council

Student council leading a breast cancer walk together

Student Council gives students the opportunity to develop leadership by organizing and carrying out school activities and service projects alongside peers and an advisor. In addition to planning events that contribute to school spirit and community welfare, the Student Council is the voice of the student body. They help share student ideas, interests and concerns with the school-wide community.

Meetings are based upon parliamentary procedures wherein ideas are presented, voted upon, and confirmed by the student body president. Any student that is interested in leadership, organizational behavior, event planning or becoming more involved in the school are welcome to visit and contact Ms. Flannery via email or in Rm. 452.

Jiu-Jitsu

Learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at the Ascend Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Club. Free!

Our Club is Open to all Campus Students and Grades

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches you how to defend yourself and fight without throwing a punch. It also provides many benefits that can follow you for life, such as:

·      Confidence through Self-Defense
·      Problem Solving Skills
·      Discipline, Dedication, Respect, etc.
·      Exercise and Fitness
·      Build Friendships
·      Improve body awareness and coordination
· Improve your Self Esteem

College for Every Student (CFES)

Welcome to CFES Brilliant Pathways @ PPA

“Empowering Scholars to become College and Career Ready”

Why Join CFES?:

- Trips to colleges and universities

- Opportunities with other scholars around NYC

- Learning skills to be competitive in the workforce

- Become a mentor to shape and empower younger scholars

- Develop your leadership skills and abilities

Interested/Becoming Apart Of CFES? Contact:

Mr. Salamanca or Ms. Campbell

Art Club

Student painting a self-portrait in art club

In our visual arts club, students come twice a week after school for an opportunity to express themselves, grow in technical art skills, and challenge themselves creatively.

Students are regarded as artists and the classroom is regarded as their studio. That being said, students learn where and how supplies are stored, learn techniques to help them use the supplies, and participate in studio cleanup.

Not only are students expected to think and create like artists, but to understand the importance and value of the supplies

Rising New York Road Runners

See Mr. Chapel in Room 415 or Ms. Davidson in Room 403 for more information

Rising New York Road Runners, NYRR’s new youth program and events platform, is built to develop movement skills in kids through a mix of running and fitness activities. The program is designed to help kids build their confidence, their motivation, and their desire to be physically active for life.

Gaming Club

The Gaming Club is a space where students from all grade levels gather to socialize, strategize, and collaborate through playing and competing against and with each other in video games such as Super Smash Brothers, FIFA, and NBA2K among other games. In addition, this space is also utilized as a place where students can play card and board games, such as Yu-Gi-Oh! and Warhammer. The club typically meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 to 4:00pm in Room 441 with Mr. Salamanca.

5/21: Summer School Dates Update

Annual ELL Parent Meeting, Wed. May 27

5/19: Follow Up on New Health Condition Appearing in NYC Children

5/14: Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

5/11: Marking Period 2 Report Cards

5/13: Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS)

4/28: Grading Policy for Remote Learning

5/6: Updates on Use of Zoom from Chancellor Carranza

4/30: Updates on AP Exams and Fees

4/27: Remote Learning Survey

Student Life

Student Life

Congrats Class of 2019!

Christopher Columbus Campus Band

The Pelham Press

Student Council

Jiu-Jitsu

College for Every Student (CFES)

Art Club

Rising New York Road Runners

Gaming Club

Lincoln Center Education Workshops & Programs

Lehman College Programs