BRONX, NY – Students in Mrs. Kathleen Robbins’ Period 1 Astronomy Class took a trip to Washington, DC on Monday – via Skype. She is in the nation’s capital attending the American Astronomical Society’s 223rd Meeting. Using an iPad, Mrs. Robbins connected with her students via Skype to take them…
Several students from our BuildOn program participated in the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walk at Orchard Beach in October. Here are several photos from that event.
We’d like to share this piece and, as always, encourage healthy communication between parents and children about these issues. When It’s Your Kid in the Locker Room By Emily Bazelon Miami Dolphins head coach Joe Philbin yells at his players. What are the lessons here for parents who think there could…
As we are in the midst of football season, we wanted to share this piece addressing sports, masculinity and hazing. We also invite feedback, especially as we continue to work towards making Truman a “No Place For Hate” campus for a fifth consecutive year. Visit the RAPP room, 425A, Tuesday’s…
We’d like to share this information, from our friends at Love Is Respect – Relationships require respect, trust and open communication. Whether you’re looking for a relationship or are already in one, make sure you and your partner agree on what makes a relationship healthy. It’s not always easy, but…
Stop Bullying Tools, tips and programs that help people stand up for each other. Introducing the Bullying Prevention Hub Resources for teens, parents and educators We are all Daniel Cui Watch how students rally behind a goalie and user Facebook to boost confidence Social Resolution of Conflicts on Facebook Bringing…
Over 600 students from MS 180, 181, PS 178 and Truman High School took to the track on October 4th to celebrate World Smile Day with the Smile Train Organization. Smile Train raises money to provide corrective surgery to children born with cleft lip and cleft palates in developing countries…
On September 24, 2013, some of Truman’s Astronomy and Earth Science students to attended a scientific lecture by Brian Levine and Dr. Emily Rice titled “Multiwavelength Universe” at the Hayden Planetarium at the American Museum of Natural History. The lecture focussed on the various waves that scientists use to gather…
Presidential Proclamation — National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, 2013 – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Since the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) nearly 20 years ago, our Nation’s response to domestic violence has greatly improved.…
As we close out the 2012-2013 school year, celebrate our graduates and plan for the summer, I’d be remiss if I didn’t share this report from the World Health Organization. Judging by this report, as successful as we’ve been with raising awareness of teen dating violence and promoting healthy relationships,…
Michael Bolton Songwriter, recording artist and Chairman, The Michael Bolton Charities, Inc. When Fathers Say ‘No More’ to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Posted: 06/14/2013 7:35 am Because fathers have a special role in their children’s lives, they also…
Take a few minutes to enjoy some of the best works of art to come from Ms. Mills’ painting class.
Please enjoy these great photographs (Courtesy of Truman Media Alumna Kadedra Jenkins) from Family Day on June 8, 2013. The following update was published by Assistant Principal Alvarado about the day’s events: —— Wow, is the one word that comes to mind after Saturday’s Family Day. And it was all…
Here is our photo album from Prom 2013! If you would like to purchase digital copies of your photo in super-high resolution (and without the ‘do not copy’ watermark), you can have them for only $0.50 per photo! Also, check out the dozens of other cool gifts you can have…