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Message I strongly encourage all students to takeadvantage of these sessions to ensure they arewell-prepared and confident as they approachtheir exams. Remember, consistent effort anddedication now will pave the way for success in thefuture.Thank you for your continued support andcommitment to our school community. Together,we can make this a successful and rewarding endto the school year.Warm regards,rincipal Valrie WauchopeDear Students, Parents, and Guardians,As we welcome the beautiful month of May, I hopethis message finds you all in great spirits andgood health. With the school year swiftlyprogressing, we are now entering a crucial periodof preparation for the upcoming June 2025Regents exams. I want to take this opportunity toemphasize the importance of our Saturday Prepsessions, which are designed to provide ourstudents with the extra support and resourcesthey need to excel.Attending Saturday Prep is a fantastic way forstudents to reinforce their understanding of keyconcepts, engage in focused study sessions, andreceive personalized guidance from our teachers. In addition to our academic pursuits, May is aspecial month as we celebrate Mother's Day. Iwould like to extend my warmest wishes to all themothers and mother figures in our community.Your unwavering support, love, and guidance areinvaluable, and we are grateful for everythingyou do to nurture and inspire our students.Happy Mother's Day to each and every one ofyou!THE CASA CHRONICLEFrom the Principal’s DeskIssue No. 26| MAY 2025CYBERARTS STUDIO ACADEMY
THE CASACHRONICLEMAY 2025Asian American and Pacific Islander HeritageMonthJewish American Heritage MonthMental Health Awareness MonthNational Foster Care MonthNational Physical Fitness and Sports MonthNational Walking MonthMAY MONTHLY OBSERVANCESOur LearningUpcoming EventsSchool Principa ls' DayThurs., 5/1Trip to Washington DC/Howard University/Morgan StateThurs., 5/1 - Fri., 5/2End of Marking Period #2Fri., 5/2EOY Math MAP Growth ExamMon., 5/5: Grades 9 & 10, Periods 2-4 P.A. Teachers’ Appreciation BreakfastTues., 5/6, 7:30am (Staff Lounge)EOY ELA MAP Growth ExamsTues., 5/6: Grade 9, Pds. 2-4; Grade 10, Pds. 6-8Wed., 5/7: Grade 12, Pds. 2-4; Grade 11, Pds. 6-8College Decision DayWed., 5/7, Periods 6-8 (Library)Pre-Mother’s Day Parent Workshop: “Make Your TimeSpecial”Thurs., 5/8, 5:30-7:30pmTeacher Appreciation LunchFri., 5/9, Period 5 (Rm. G60)3rd Annual Cinco de Mayo CelebrationFri., 5/9, Pds. 5-8 (Upper Cohort Wing)Report Card DistributionFri., 5/10SLT Monthly MeetingMon., 5/12, 5:00-7:00pm (Zoom)ELA Final ExamThurs., 5/15, Periods 1-4Algebra 1 Final ExamThurs., 5/15, Periods 6-8Parent/Teacher Conferences (Virtual)Thurs., 5/15, 5:30-8:30pmMonthly PA Meeting and 2025-2026 ElectionsThurs., 5/16, 5:30-7:30pmU.S. History Final ExamFri., 5/16, Periods 1-4Global History Final ExanMon., 5/19, Periods 1-4Living Environment Final ExamWed., 5/21, Periods 1-4Upperclassmen Trip to Great AdventuresThurs., 5/22, 8:00am-7:00pmCASA Field Day @ Prospect ParkFri., 5/23, Periods 3-8Schools closed: Memorial DayMon., 5/26Saturdays, 9:30am-12:30pmENL Students can participate in “Chat and Chew” to getadditional assistance with their studies. See the CASA SchoolCalendar for details.Thursday, May 15, 2025Chocolate Chip Cookie DayMother's DayMay 11, 2025National Teacher Appreciation DayMay 6, 2025ENL SupportRegents Prep (for all students taking Regents exams)
Marking PeriodDatesJanuary 28, 2025- March 14, 2025March 17, 2025- May 2, 2025May 5, 2025- June 16, 2025Marking PeriodDatesJanuary 28, 2025- March 14, 2025March 17, 2025- May 2, 2025May 5, 2025- June 16, 2025Report CardDistributionReport CardDistributionMarkingPeriod 1MarkingPeriod 1MarkingPeriod 2MarkingPeriod 2MarkingPeriod 3MarkingPeriod 3May 9, 2025May 9, 2025June 26, 2025June 26, 2025March 21, 2025March 21, 2025MARKING PERIOD DATESMARKING PERIOD DATESSPRING 2025SPRING 2025SEMESTER 2SEMESTER 2
IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTSPREPARE NOW!!! AP EXAMS NYSELAT SPEAKING EXAMENL STUDENTS ONLY TEST DATE WINDOW: APRIL 23rd MAKE-UP DATE: If student missed scheduled appointment, they will be pulled to take it within the window th rdPSAT (IN SCHOOL EXAM) 10thGraders ONLY TEST DATE: March 27, 2025 MAKE-UP DATE: TBA EARLY REGENT EXAMS Biology, Tues., June 10th (am)Earth & Space, Tues., June 10th (pm)Geometry, Wed., June 11th (pm) SAT (IN SCHOOL EXAM)11 Graders Only thTEST DATE: April MAKE-UP DATE: TBA NYSELAT LISTENING, READING, & WRITING EXAM ENL STUDENTSONLY TEST DATE WINDOW: MAY 12TH – 14TH MAKE-UP DATE: If student missed scheduled appointment, they willbe pulled to take it within thewindow. FINAL EXAMS ELA, Thursday, May 15th (am) Algebra,Thursday, May 15th (pm) US History, Friday,May 16th (am) Living Env, Friday, May 16th(pm) Global, Monday, May 19th Regents (am)EOY MAP GROWTH EXAM 9TH /10TH MATH Monday, May 5th (am) 9TH /10TH ELA Tuesday, May 6th (am/pm) (April 15 -May 23) AP African American StudiesThursday, May 8th ,9am AP World History Thursday, May 8th ,12pm AP US History Friday, May 9th , 9am AP Seminar Monday, May 12TH , 9am AP Spanish Language and Culture Thursday, May 15th , 9am AP Computer Principles Thursday, May 15th , 9am AP Psychology Friday, May 16th, 12pm AP Art & Design Portfolio deadline-Friday, May 16th, 8pm 12TH /11TH ELA Wednesday, May 7th(am/pm)
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Mother's Day rolls aroundonce a year, bringing withit a flurry of flowers, cards,and special brunches. It's afantastic opportunity toshow appreciation for theincredible women in ourlives who nurture, guide,and support us. Frombiological mothers tostepmoms, aunts,grandmas, or evenmentors who fill thatmaternal role, Mother's Dayis a chance toacknowledge theircountless sacrifices andthe endless love they pourinto our lives. It's adesignated day to makethem feel extra special andremind them how muchthey mean to us.But while one day is set asidefor recognition, the truth is,Mother's Day is every day.Think about it: who's there tolisten to your rants, celebrateyour wins, or offer acomforting hug when thingsgo wrong? Often, it's thatmaternal figure. Theirunwavering support, advice,and unconditional love aren'tjust reserved for one Sundayin May. Every text, everypacked lunch, every late-night conversation, and everyencouraging word is an actof "Mother's Day." So, while wecelebrate big on the officialday, let's remember toappreciate and acknowledgethe everyday magic of theseincredible women in our lives,recognizing that theirdevotion is a constant, year-round gift.
MOVIESMOVIESUNDER THEUNDER THESTARSSTARSMAY 108:15 P.M. -10:45 P.M.Central Lawn ( SunsetPark ), BrooklynC O M E C E L E B R A T E S O M E O FT H E B E S T O F N Y CS T U D E N T S ’ W O R K S W I T HF R I E N D S A N D F A M I L Y !JOIN US FOR 7 T H A N N U A L N E W Y O R KC I T Y P U B L I C S C H O O L F I L MF E S T I V A LFREE !!COME SUPPORT OURCASA STUDENTS !!!
"KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" LEARNING SESSIONJoin us for an enlightening session designed to informmigrant youth and families in New York City about theirrights under local laws. This is a fantastic opportunityto gain valuable insights and ask questions in asupportive environment.Presented by: CASA's Dream SquadTranslation services will be available in Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese to ensure everyone can participate fully.In-Person Session: Date: February 5th Time: 5:00 PMVirtual Sessions: Date: February 7th Time: 6:00 PM Date: February 27th Time: 6:00 PM📅🕔📅🕕📅🕕Who Should Attend?Families, students, educators, and community members who wish tounderstand the rights of migrant youth and families in NYC.Why Attend?Gain a clear understanding of your rights.Connect with community resources.Engage with experts from CASA's Dream Squad.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthTotal Asian Alone PopulationCENSUS.GOV/SCHOOLS• Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance– Congress in 1978 passed a resolution creating Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week. It expanded the observance to a month (May) in 1992, timed to coincide with two important milestones in Asian/Pacific American history: arrival of the first Japanese immigrants in the United States (May 7, 1843) and completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869 (the majority of workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants).5.1 million—The estimated number of the Asian population of Chinese, except Taiwanese, descent in the U.S. in 2020. The Chinese (except Taiwanese) population was the largest Asian group in the U.S., followed by: Note: All data other than business and birthplace stats on this page are for Asian American alone or in combination with other races. Sources: data.census.gov; <www.census.gov/newsroom/facts-for-features/2021/asian-american-pacific-islander.html>; 2019 ACS 1-Year Estimates; 2020 ACS 5-YearEstimates; 2020 Annual Business Survey, data year 2019; Detailed Occupations by Race and Hispanic Origin: 2018 ACS; <history.house.gov/People>; <https://biography.yourdictionary.com>; <www.britannica.com>; <https://celebanswers.com/is-vanessa-hudgens-hispanic/>; <https://historyofyesterday.com>; and <https://vietceleb.blogspot.com/2016/03/jim-parque.html>.Hawaii MontanaFun Facts: • Occupations • Asian-Owned Businesses • About 1 out of 10 or 581,200 or 10% Educational Attainment Over half (55.6%)—The percentage of the Asian alonepopulation age 25 and older who had a bachelor’sdegree or higher level of education in 2019.Almost 9 out 10 (87.8%)—The percentage of the Asian alone population age 25 and older who had at least ahigh school diploma or equivalency in 2019. The Start of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthBirthplace Populations ofFamous Asian AmericansHiram Fong The estimated number of Asian-owned businesses in the U. S. in 2019. The top Asian alone occupations in the U.S . in 2018:• Management, Business, Science and Arts – • Sales and Office – 1,699,000 • Service – 1,549,000 • Production, Transportation, and Material Moving– What’s theAge?Roughly 37—Median age of the Asian population in the U.S. in 2020.• Asian Indian – 4.5 million •Filipino – 4.1 million• Vietnamese – 2.2 million• Korean – 1.9 million• Japanese – 1.6 million– Fresno, California (Pop. – – Honolulu, Hawaii (Pop.– – Washington, DC (Pop. – ) – Salinas, California (Pop. – – Norwalk, CA (Pop.– – Ogden, UT (Pop.– )—The number of Asians in the U.S. in 2020. These states had the largest and smallest percentages of Asian residents:(This number only represents employer businesses.)Note: These estimates represent the number of people who reported aspecific detailed Asian group alone, as well as those who reported thatdetailed Asian group in combination with one or more other Asian groups orrace(s). An American actress and singer of Filipino descent.First Asian American man of Korean descent to win an Olympic gold medal for theU. S. and the first man to win consecutive gold medals in Olympic platform diving.Businessman and lawyer, was the first Chinese American and first Asian Americanelected to the U.S. Senate, where he served from 1959 to 1977. ) First Asian American of Chinese descent and the second woman to anchor a nightlynewscast at a major U.S. broadcast network. ) A former Major League Baseball pitcher (Chicago White Sox) of Vietnamese descent.Wataru “Wat” Misaka 946,800 Asian American point guard of Japanese descent, who broke the color barrier in pro basketball by becoming the first nonwhite player and the first player of Asian descent to play in the NBA.258,600 5,034,000 Sammy Lee Connie Chung Vanessa Anne Hudgens James Vo “Jim” Parque About 6% or 20 million542,107) 1,016,508689,545163,542) 102,773 87,32137.2% 0.8%ASIAN PACIFICAMERICANHERITAGE MONTH
Celebrating the Real MVPs: Teacher Appreciation Week!Celebrating the Real MVPs: Teacher Appreciation Week!Every May, we pause to celebratethe unsung heroes of theclassroom—the masters of thewhiteboard, snack stash keepers,hallway peacekeepers, andchampions of the “try that again”look. Yes, it’s TeacherAppreciation Week! This is thetime when we recognize thenation’s educators who manage tojuggle lesson plans, last-minuteassemblies, printer jams, andsomehow still remember everykid’s name (and allergies).Teaching is not just a profession—it’s a superpower with coffee asits fuel and patience as its secretweapon.We celebrate our teachers notonly because they grade 3 a.m.essays and teach quadraticequations with a smile, butbecause they care. Behind every“take out your notebooks,” is aperson who believes in potential,cheers for progress, and showsup even when the Wi-Fi doesn’t.Whether it’s a pep talk before abig test or the magical ability toturn a boring Tuesday into acreative spark, teachers are theheart of our schools. So thisweek, let’s give them theapplause, coffee, memes, andmaybe a working stapler theytruly deserve!
Message from Ms. MontagueMessage from Ms. MontagueAs we embrace the vibrantmonth of May, I want to take amoment to celebrate all of yourhard work and creativity here atCyberarts Studio Academy. This time of year is not only aperiod of reflection on theaccomplishments you'veachieved but also a chance tolook forward to the excitingopportunities that lie ahead.With the upcoming Regentsexams on the horizon, it'simportant to stay focused andconfident in your abilities.Remember, these exams are justone part of your educationaljourney, and you have beenpreparing for this moment allyear long. Whether you're preparing forfinal projects, or planning for thesummer, each step you take is avaluable part of your journey.Make sure to take care ofyourselves by balancing studytime with breaks, eating well,and getting plenty of rest. Keep nurturing your passions andsupporting one another as acommunity. Reach out to yourteachers and peers if you needsupport or have questions. You'vegot this, and we believe in you!Let's finish the year strong andmake this month a memorableone filled with growth, resilience,and creativity.Warm regards.Ms. Montague
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Timing & LocationMs. Ahmed & Ms. Ghatas Timing & LocationTuesday & Friday 5th period (11:25- 12:10)May 2, 2025 during 5th periodWe will eat, talk and playgames together!Room G2EVERYONE is invited tojoin us!Students will receiveCASA bucks for eachday they attend!We learn tospeak/listen/write English byplaying games!!Win CASA $$$
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Your CASA Family is so Proud of You!CongratulationsYAZMINLOWMAN
BE ON TIME FOR AWEEK, YOU GET AFROZEN TREAT! 🍦Here's How It Works:Arrive on Time: Be punctual every dayfor a week. Get Rewarded: Enjoy a deliciousfrozen treat on us!STARTINGAPRIL 1ST🎉🎉 ATTENTION CASA STUDENTS! BE ON TIME, EVERY TIME! ⏰
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SWIMPHYSICAL EDUCATION CLASSESWe're excited to announce that CASA will beoffering swimming PE classes starting this springsemester! Whether you're an experiencedswimmer or just looking to try something new, thisis a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself infitness and fun.Class Details: Monday, Wednesdayand Friday Periods: 4 or 8IMPORTANT: All students mustregister by January 17th tosecure their spot. INTERESTED?Fill out the interest form to letus know if you're ready to getstarted! D I V E I N T O S P R I N G W I T H C A S A ' S S W I M M I N G P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N C L A S S E S !
EDITOR-IN-CHIEFMS. K. HARRISWe would especially like to thank Ms.Wauchope, Mr. HarrisMs. Ahmed, Ms. G. Harris, Ms.Montague, Ms. Leyva, Mr. Morton,Ms. Rogers, and Ms. Stein for theircontributions to this issue of the April CASA Chronicle. We would especially like to thank Ms.Wauchope, Mr. HarrisMs. Ahmed, Ms. G. Harris, Ms.Montague, Ms. Leyva, Mr. Morton,Ms. Rogers, and Ms. Stein for theircontributions to this issue of the April CASA Chronicle.