Landmark News Week of 9/18

Weekly News Updates concerning Landmark HS

Hello, It was wonderful to spend our first full week together. Friday marked the start of two significant events, Rosh Hashanah and Hispanic Heritage Month. These occasions align beautifully with our core school values: "Best Self, Better Community, Better World." Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It encourages us to strive to be our "best self." It is a period for setting intentions, seeking forgiveness, and coming together as a community. To our community members who observe Rosh Hashanah, may this year bring you and your loved ones health and fulfillment! Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, follows Rosh Hashanah and provides an opportunity for introspection, repentance, and reconciliation. It reminds us of the importance of forgiveness and second chances, and how we can contribute to a "better community." Our school will be closed on Monday, September 25 for Yom Kippur. We wish those who observe Yom Kippur a meaningful day. September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. We appreciate our Latinx students and families, sharing cultural heritage, traditions and experiences that contribute so deeply to a better community. The efforts of our students studying the Spanish language and accompanying culture, from the intro level to heritage and Advanced Placement Spanish, are working for better selves, as well as a richer community and more connected world. I look forward to celebrating and learning together this month and all year! If you have any suggestions for how we can better support these celebrations and cultural awareness while upholding our school values, please feel free to reach out to me or any staff member. Looking forward to a wonderful year! Susanna Announcements Yondr Pouch Program Launch This Monday September 18 is the start of our Yondr pouch program. Landmark students will keep their phones locked in Yondr pouches when they are in the school building in order to promote improved academic focus, mental health, and community engagement. Details for families are available in this FAQ, which was backpacked home this week. Caregivers who want to relay a message or contact their child should call the Main Office at (212) 647- 7410. During the day, if a caregiver can’t get through to the office and needs to reach someone, please contact Susanna (914-721-0564), Raymond (646 598-1782) or Siu (646-598-1776). You can always find these numbers on our the contact page of our website: https://www.landmarkhs.org/contact For Parents and Caregivers The PTA sent out a separate email about upcoming events and opportunities. We will hold our first Parent Association Meeting and Curriculum night Thursday September 28 at 5:30 held virtually. Zoom information is below. We are looking for people willing to serve as President, Secretary or Treasurer. I’m beyond grateful for anyone considering contributing in this way, and eager to work with you. Please contact me or Raymond Quiñones (rquinones@landmarkhs.org) if you are interested. Zoom information for September 28 PTA meeting and Curriculum night at 5:30: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88613265065?pwd=y5tzI3Hh5IlgOz6HW8nbawJnAo8QTh.1 Meeting ID: 886 1326 5065 Passcode: Landmark One tap mobile +19292056099,,88613265065#,,,,*00665283# US Coming Up Monday September 18 - Launch of Yondr Program Thursday September 21 - School Leadership Team meeting 7:15 am. Contact Raymond Quiñones (rquinones@landmarkhs.org) for zoom link - Club fair during lunch Friday September 22 - 12th grade trip: San Gennaro Festival Monday September 25 - No School, Yom Kippur Thursday September 28 - Parent Association meeting and Curriculum night. 5:30pm virtual Friday September 29 - Field Day

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Susanna TennyPrincipal Landmark High School www.landmarkhs.org

Yondr Pouch FAQs

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