City Schools CONNECT May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
Overview
- Latest News
- CEO Biweekly message
- Good News!
- TOMORROW: Let's Get HYPED
- 2023 Graduation Celebration Wall
- Peace and Remembrance Day
- Memorial Day: schools and offices closed
- Free Farm Family hours
- Free STEM summer camp
- Registration is open for...
- 2023 Family Survey
- Progress Report - An empowering responsibility: students form Student Government Associations
- Upcoming Events and Dates
- City news and more
- Free SAT prep program with Yleana
- Free summer gym membership for high school students
- B'More Lit: B'More Summer teen only event
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TOMORROW: Let's Get HYPED
Looking for something free and fun to do with the kids on tomorrow Wednesday, May 24? Join us for Let's Get HYPED! This FREE event will offer resources to help City Schools' students and families prepare for college and career planning. Come ready for lots of resources, entertainment, panel discussions, workshops and more! Click the button below to register to attend. See you there!
Celebrating the class of 2023!
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of 2023 by posting a congratulatory message on the 2023 Graduation Celebrations Wall! Whether it's a shoutout to a specific graduate or a message to the entire class, let's come together and commemorate this momentous occasion! Click HERE to post your shoutout now, and use the hashtag #CitySchoolsGrads on social media to be featured on the Graduation Celebration Wall!
2023 Graduation Ceremonies
Graduation season is quickly approaching and we cannot wait to celebrate the class of 2023! The graduation ceremony schedule is up with dates, locations and times for all high school graduations. Please check with your school for more details on cap and gown pickup, tickets, and more.
Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration
Summer Learning
2023 Family Survey
Please share your school experience by taking the family survey. School and district leaders will use your input to plan for next school year. This confidential survey is available now through Tuesday, May 23. Click HERE for the survey.
An empowering responsibility: students form Student Government Associations
“These scholars in student government are taking on direct responsibility for improving the educational outcomes for their peers. It's a hugely empowering responsibility that demonstrates their incredible capabilities” - Haley Tilt, Youth Engagement Specialist and the Advisor for ASCBC.
More and more students are joining Student Government Associations, and the impact on school communities is clear. Read this Progress Report story for more.
- 23: Public Board Meeting - 5 p.m.
- 24: Family Farm Hours - 2:30 p.m
- 24: Let's Get H.Y.P.E.D. - 4 p.m.
- 25: Peace and Remembrance Day - 9:30 a.m.
- 26: Observance day: modified after-school activities; no testing may occur
- 29: Memorial Day: schools and offices closed
Free SAT prep program with Yleana
The May 31 deadline for students to apply to Yleana's FREE summer SAT prep program is fast approaching!
When: July 10 - August 11
· Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: In person. Two options for sites. Dunbar High School is confirmed. Second site TBD.
Cost: Free!
Deadline to apply: May 31 at 5 p.m.
Free summer gym membership for high school students
Now through August 31, teens between the ages of 14-19 can work out for free at Planet Fitness locations! Planet Fitness is also giving away $200,000 to high schools and students! Teens who register can help win a grant for their school and participate in a video contest for a chance to win a scholarship.
