Faculty Member Publishes Book of Photography and Poetry
May 5, 2008
by Lorri Giovinco-Harte (Published in the May 2008 issue of the Harry S Truman Faculty Newsletter)
Raphael Lopez is a teacher of Foreign Language and Photography at Truman High School who has recently published a book of photographs and poetry entitled My Mother’s Hands. The book is described in the following manner:
Motherhood, a universal concept that transcends time and place, is revealed and revered in this book. “My Mother’s Hands” is a photographic celebration that honors and highlights the lives of mothers with a perfect combination of imagery and poetry. It is a collection of sepia toned photographs of women’s hands interacting with other people, and familiar objects of daily life. This book is a superb collection of images and poetry that validates, recognizes and appreciates mothers around the world.
The book is a culmination of several years of work by Raphael and has received great praise thus far.
Memorial Day Activites to Use in Your Class
May 5, 2008
by Lorri Giovinco-Harte (Published in the May 2008 issue of Harry S Truman HS Faculty Newsletter)
There are several ways that interested students and teachers can do something positive for
Memorial Day. Associated Content gives several suggestions on their website
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/656635/how_to_celebrate_memorial_day_in_your.html
1. Bulletin Board With Information About Past Wars. Put your students into groups and assign each group a war to do research about. The American Civil War, the First World War, Second World War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Iraq war can all be assigned to different groups. Have your students find information about each war, including how many soldiers died in the war (on both sides). Then ask each group to create a bulletin board for the classroom about the war they were assigned.
2. War Heroes. Find some information about a famous war hero from each war and create a notebook about ‘War Heroes’. Your students can then read personal stories about soldiers who died, which brings home the war on a more personal level.
3. Write To A Soldier in Iraq. Many soldiers would love to receive letters or parcels from people back home. There are several organizations you can contact who will assign you a soldier to write to. On Memorial Day, it would be nice to send a care package to a soldier overseas so ask each child to bring in something small to add to the package.
4. Family Members in the War. If some students have family members who are in the war in Iraq or Afghanistan, have them talk about them. They can share with the class information like who they are, what they like to do, how long they have been in Iraq or Afghanistan and what they do there.
Teacher Resources
April 19, 2008
Communication Services
DOE Webmail
Request a Substitute
NYC DOE Subcentral
Forms and Information
DOE Forms
Professional Development
UFT Teacher Center
Instructional Resources
NYS Regents Prep
For Idaho Teachers (Helpful information for all teachers, not just those in Idaho.)
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.
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
Foreign Language Department Teacher of the Month
December 12, 2007
AP Jacobo of the Foreign Language Department has decided to recognize one teacher each month for his or her hard work and outstanding service to our students. The Foreign Language Department’s teacher of the month for the month of November was Leyti De Los Santos.
Leyti De Los Santos was born in the Domincan Republic, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Soon after, she found herself working with children with mental and emotional problems at the Centro de Rehabilitacion de Santo Domingo. Once she was settled in her new home in New York City, she decided to go back to school for a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education in Spanish. In 1996, she started working at A Phillip Randolf High School as a Spanish teacher, and then came to Harry S Truman High in 1997. Read more
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. 
