Reaching Out: Rebuilding the Truman High School Pool
April 22, 2008
…most students have never even seen the pool.
It was closed in 1994 because of corroded piping, school officials said. Since then, Ms. Nasser has pleaded her case with an array of politicians, graduates, visitors and leaders of the Co-op City community, where the school is located.
Each time redemption seemed around the corner, it evaporated. The cost estimates for fixing the pools swelled over time. Twice, Ms. Nasser managed to get $1 million from the City Council, but both times she was unable to get matching funds elsewhere and was forced to use the money on other projects. She is reminded of the possibilities each time she walks through the basement, flanked by gymnasiums on one side and pools on the other.
Read School Pools, Now Dry Storage By ELISSA GOOTMAN
Published: April 14, 2005 in the NY Times
Everything You Need, in One Giant Package (NY Times Article about Co-op City)
April 22, 2008
Harry S. Truman High School in Co-op City, which serves 2,554 in Grades 9 through 12, had 353 graduates last year — or 66 percent of the senior class, said Sana Nasser, the principal.
Read the full article here.
Principal’s Corner- April
April 19, 2008
April 18, 2008
Dear Staff Members:
There are many wonderful things that have been going on for the past 2 to 3 weeks. Some of the highlights are:
1) Ms. LaBua and her students went on their field trip to Washington, D.C. last weekend. The trip was a great success. It is not easy for a first year teacher to take on such an event, but with support of the Truman staff and Ms. LaBua’s dedication to our students, the trip was a memorable one for them.
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April 19, 2008
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April 19, 2008
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THS Annual Family Day
April 17, 2008
Our Annual Family Day is fast approaching. Last year was a success. This year, we’d like to build on that success by including a wider variety of activities and events.
Some proposed ideas include, but are certainly not limited to:
Basketball, Softball, Flag Football, Track and Field Events, Face Painting, Tennis, Water Balloon Toss, Dancing, Egg-spoon Race, Potato Sack Race, Eating Contest, Limbo, and of course, FOOD!
Making this day a special event for students, staff, and the community-at-large will take innovation and inspiration. If you have ideas and/or would like to help, WE NEED YOU!!!
THS Family Day is Saturday, May 17, 2008
In addition, AP Leddy will also need logistical/operational support during this event for those who feel they could contribute to that part of this effort.
Contact AP Barakat if you would like to help.
School-wide Announcements
April 17, 2008
We are doing our best disseminate information to the student body while maintaining uninterrupted instruction. To that end, if you have announcements for the students that you would like posted on bulletin/white boards on the first floor and LED’s throughout the school, please leave it in the yellow folder on the wall outside of room 117.Please allow a couple of days turn around time.
Please do not hang signs/posters on the walls or on the face of the display cases and/or bulletin boards.
Thank You,
Michael Barakat, Assistant Principal
Free Adobe Resources
April 17, 2008
Adobe Launches Photoshop Express
Free Online Software Brings Photoshop Technology to Anyone Taking Digital Photos.
Free and Available Now:
Adobe Photoshop Express beta is available now for free via any Web browser.
Photoshop Express was created with Flex, Adobe’s free, open source framework for building RIAs.
Flex applications provide a consistent, rich user experience across operating systems and all major browsers, including Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari and others. An Internet connection and an up-to-date Flash® Player 9 are all that are required to experience Adobe Photoshop Express. In its early phases, Photoshop Express is available to US residents-only in English.
Free Preview Event for Educators
April 17, 2008
Opening in May 2008, the Sports Museum of America will help teachers, counselors and coaches seeking to educate and inspire students of all grade levels. Students will experience floor-to-ceiling video screens, state-of-the-art computer interactives and rare sports memorabilias you can pick up and handle. The museum brings to life those “goose bump moments” that connect us all to the history and grandeur of sports in American culture.
Please join us for a
FREE PREVIEW EVENT for EDUCATORS!
DATE: Thursday, May 1, 2008
TIME: 4pm – 8pm (Open House, last entry by 8pm)
PLACE: 26 Broadway – Manhattan Financial District
RSVP: Visit www.ticketsforgroups.com and fill out
the “SmA RSVP” (required)
We look forward to meeting you at the Educator Event. To make a reservation now for your students, we are offering a SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE of $10 PER TICKET. And, complimentary chaperone tickets are provided! (1 for every 15 purchased)
Requirements: Book now through April 30 for a field trip scheduled May 12 through June 30, 2008. (After April 30, regular group prices will be $15 for grades K-12 and $19 for college level.) Groups must have a reservation. Minimum group size is 15 tickets. Offer valid weekdays only.
To book, call 800.840.1157, or visit www.ticketsforgroups.com and download an Order Form.
Faculty Summer School Positions
April 17, 2008
Please be advised that summer school positions have been posted in the main office. If you are interested, please be sure to apply on-line as soon as possible. Instructions for applying are written on the postings. https://www.nycenet.edu/offices/dhr/psa
Mr. Williams facilitates parent involvement within the school community by working with the school Principal, school leadership team, PTA, and various community groups. Mr. Williams is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for parents withing the school. 
