AFFINITY GROUPS
Shades: A Multicultural Affinity Group
Do you identify as Black, African American, Latinx, Caribbean American, or a person of color? Do you want to have a space to talk about topics relevant to our communities?
Join us in Room 124 every Monday at 8am. If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please e-mail Ms. Mason. 2023 - 2024 EVENTS
Juneteenth 2024
June 21, 2022 @ 5pm (Date to be confirmed) MS54 Auditorium The freedom day of all freedom days is here! Acknowledge Juneteenth with Booker T. on Friday, June 21st by joining us for dinner and a movie! Families, bring out your best dishes to share with the community, and let's dine together, potluck style! There will be a featured film. Doors will open at 5pm. You don't want to miss this community event! Gender Sexuality Alliance
Students interested in meeting peers in the LGBTQ+ community across all grades can join the Gender Sexuality Alliance. The GSA is a safe space for all students to be themselves and to discuss LGBTQ+ issues, problems and experiences - while both improving the schools community and of course, hanging out with friends and having fun!
Meetings for this group to be announced. 2023 - 2024 EVENTS
Pride Celebration
Date and time TBA (June) Join MS54 and the GSA in celebrating Pride! There will be music, art projects, face painting and more. Pride Trip June 2024 (Date and time to TBA) During school hours. The GSA will be taking its annual trip to Stonewall on [TBA]. Students complete a tour of the historic Queer sites in the West Village where they will learn more about the history of Queer rights in NYC. |
Asian american association
The Asian American Association (A3 Club) was founded by a cohort of students who were inspired by the growing sense of Asian activism during the winter of 2020.
We meet in Room 218 every Monday at 8am. If you’re interested in joining us for the 2021-2022 school year, please fill out the prospective member survey! Filling out this survey does not mean that you have committed to joining, but it will add your e-mail address to our contact list. 2023 - 2024 EVENTS
Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Assembly
Date in May to be determined In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the MS54 Asian American Association presented an assembly in school, celebrating API culture, stories and talent! Lunar New Year Festival
February 9, 2024 (Event to be confirmed) The Asian American Association hosts a Lunar New Year Festival! Enjoy free activities and food, with arts and crafts such as calligraphy, lantern-making, dragon-making, and tiger painting. This is a chance for MS54 students, staff and families to have fun and celebrate the Lunar New Year together. We hope everyone in our school community has a happy Lunar New Year, and we can’t wait to see you! |