Blood Drive

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Harry S Truman High School, once again, surpassed expectations and donated 111 pints of blood last Friday. Thanks to all those who participated and encouraged students to participate!!!

Law Academy Field Trip

Law Academy trip to Ellis Island is Friday, April 18th

Principal’s Corner- March

March 28, 2008

Dear Staff Members:

1. Erika Miller asked for an e-mail to be sent to all staff requesting that we wear the brown sweatshirts that were purchased recently. it will be a show of great support for all of us to wear our hoodies today.

2. The Irish basketball team had a great time visiting our school. Both games on Tuesday and Thursday were fantastic to watch. We won both games, but the experience our students had is much more valuable than winning. Both of our chefs and the culinary arts students made dinner for the visitors and for our students and staff. Everyone enjoyed what was served and the students did a great job serving food under the direction of our new Chef Jeff.

3. I understand that many of you have returned completed parent surveys. I know you are trying your best and I thank you for continuing this consistent effort.

4. Ms. Neverson has been nominated by the NAACP and NCNW as the African-American Educator of the Year. The event will take place on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at 8:00 AM at Maestro’s Caterers, 1703 Bronxdale Avenue, Bronx, NY. As soon as more details are received, we will pass them on to our staff.

5. Congratulations to Ms. Leyti De Los Santos who has been nominated as Outstanding Educator of the Year 2008 by Education Update. This organization has been honoring outstanding educators in New York City public schools for the past five years. The ceremony will be held at the Harvard Club in New York City in June 2008.

6. Please congratulate the following people when you see them for their tremendous help in making sure our visiting basketball team’s trip to our city and our school was a memorable one: Mr. Burke, Mr. Furriel, Mr. Barakat, Mr. Leddy, Ms. Alfano, Mr. Desantis, Mr. Carmichael, Ms. Podlas, Chef Chase and Chef Jeff, Ms. Mills, Mr. Virola, and of course the entire girls’ basketball team. If I neglected to mention anyone who played a critical part in making this event a good one for our school and St. Mary’s school, please forgive me.

Sana Nasser

March 24, 2008

Dear Staff Members,

I know many of you saw a crew from HBO filming all day on Thursday. Truman High School was one of the three schools selected for this taping to be featured at the PENCIL Foundation Gala that will take place on April 15th. The purpose of this is to highlight an example of partnership between the private sector and public schools. I will be attending this gala on April 15th and I will report back to you on the segment.

This Tuesday and Thursday an Irish Basketball Team will be visiting Truman High School through Coach Burke’s invitation. The games on both days will begin at 4:00 PM. It will be great if your schedule permits to attend these games and show our support for our athletes and Coach Burke.

This week the parent survey will be given to you during 3rd period class. Please read the directions carefully. These surveys affect our progress report and it is very important to have as many of our parents participating as possible. In the next couple of weeks, the student survey will be given to you as well and again, I ask you to have as many of your students complete the survey as possible.

As you know, the Department of Education is mandating that we administer the Acuity Assessment to a specific targeted population. This assessment will take place in April and as we get closer to the date you will be receiving e-mails detailing the specifics.

I hope you all had a nice Easter!

Sana Nasser

Truman High School: Truly the Best

Faculty and students at Harry S Truman High School have much to be proud of in light of the results of the recent NYC DOE Quality Review.

On Friday, March 14, 2008, reviewers announced that Truman High School is “well developed” in all of the five categories reviewed by the assessment.  In addition to being an increase from just a year ago when Truman was deemed proficient with well developed features, this is the highest possible rating that this review renders.  The increase in rating is due to the collaborative efforts of faculty, students, parents, and the fierce leadership of Principal Sana Q. Nasser.

The Quality Review is a process by which reviewers from Cambridge University, United Kingdom, come to evaluate each public school in New York City.  Over a period of three days, reviewers observe all aspects of the educational process at the school.   In addition to the time spent observing lessons in the classroom, they conduct interviews with teachers, students, and parents.

Following the three day process, reviewers make a judgment on how the school is doing in each of five categories.  A school may be deemed underdeveloped, proficient, or well developed.

In addition to Truman’s strong academic and growing student programs, statistical data reveals Truman’s high graduation rate (higher than the NYC average), competitive academic achievements, and an increasingly safe and nurturing school environment.

While student achievement at Truman is on the rise, Principal Sana Q. Nasser is committed to ensuring even more success for Truman students in the future.  An example of this commitment is the recent expansion of enrichment programs including an increase in the number of both 9^th grade Honors classes and Advanced Placement classes.

The Harry S Truman school community is dedicated to continued progress and to providing their teachers and administration with the professional development necessary to facilitate that improvement.  Truman’s faculty and staff are encouraged by the recent results of the Quality Review and the students’ daily success.

Bowling for Books

When: Friday, March 28th from 3:00-6:00 pm
Where: Gun Post Lanes, 1215 E. Gun Hill Rd.
How to Get There: Take the Bx 30 or 21 to the corner of E. Gun Hill Rd. & Boston Rd. OR take the 5 train to Gun Hill Rd. & take the Bx 28 to Boston Rd. or just walk up to Boston Rd.
Why: To raise $$$ for your school’s BwB sponsored schoolhouse.  To have fun.  To meet others and test out your skills with the bowling ball!
What to Bring:  Permission slip, sponsorship sheet and pledge money.

FOR MORE INFORMATION COME SEE
Ms. Viñola in Room 635

Paul Neuman Treats Truman Students to a Culinary Delight

From the PENCIL email newsletter:

Neuman Catering & Truman High School

Long-time PENCIL [coordinator of the NYC Principal for a Day program] partner Paul Neuman, President and Founder of the catering company Neuman’s, recently organized a full-day field trip with Principal Sana Nasser of the Bronx’s Truman High School for students in the culinary arts program. The first stop on the itinerary was the French Culinary Institute, where students participated in a cooking demonstration. They then took tours of Dean & Deluca and Mr. Neuman’s own company. Mr. Neuman shared job-searching and resume tips, and introduced them to the Dean of Admissions at the French Culinary Institute. The field trip is part of the partners’ broader goal to develop the school’s culinary arts program and provide mentors to students.

The Library Media Center Computer Lab is Now Open

Good News! Our Library Media Center computers have been fully installed for teachers and students usage.   Class groups can be scheduled for group computer visits. The library schedule is planned one week in advance for proper planning and a chance to collaborate projects. Ms. Cortes should be informed of projects or activities that students will be participating in so that she can prepare prior to their visit.  There should also be a student learning objective with every library visit.

Pre-planning is essential in helping to maintain the library as a learning environment. The first class group visit must be an orientation because students need to have some understanding of how the collection is categorized in order to help them find information.  Although many classes have already participated in the library curriculum and orientation, Ms. Cortes welcomes all teachers and students to continue their participation in the library media center.

Please be aware that during 4th-8th periods there may be students using the library during their lunch period as well as whole-class groups.  Before sending individual students to the library, all teachers should call first.

Reminder: all students using the library must have a signed library contract and a parent internet permission slip on file in the library.

Calling All Alumni

We are currently in the process of creating an Alumni Association to help keep our former students connected to the Truman community. Are you a former Truman student? If so, make sure that we have your information on file. Click here to fill out the contact form.

Do You Know of a Truman High School Alum Serving in Iraq?

If you know the names of any of our students in the military, please contact us as soon a possible. We would like to compile a list of our students who have shown bravery and courage during these difficult times.

Important Senior Dates

Important Senior Dates 

Blood Drives
Fri., March 28th and Fri., May 30th
(Seniors Can Receive A Free Graduation Ticket)

Senior Recital
Thurs. April 10th, Planetarium, 6:30 p.m.

Senior Meeting
Wed., April 16th, Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Spring Concert
Thurs., May 15th, Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.

Hershey Park Trip:
Fri. May 16th, 5:00 p.m.

Family Day:
Sat. May 17th

Prom:
Fri., June 6th (7:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m.)

Six Flags Trip:
Sat. June 7th, 9:00 a.m.

Graduation:
Fri. June 27th, 12 Noon
SENIORS MUST ARRIVE AT 10:30 a.m.

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