MS54 / Booker T. Washington Middle School
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PTA presentations

2021-2022

STUDENT PANEL ON SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
OCTOBER 18, 2021
Audio only.

2020-2021

MINDFUL PARENTING WITH DR. ERIKA ROONEY
MAY 11, 2021
Dr. Erika Rooney of the Child Mind Institute discussed methods of mindful parenting, including:
  • ideas, methods and process
  • a walking script
  • mindfulness jar
  • mindful eating
DR. LAURA PENCE SLEEP PRESENTATION
MARCH 9, 2021
Tip sheet on sleep provided by Dr. Laura Pence summarizing her presentation on achieving better sleep.
EQUITY TEAM PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
The Equity Steering Committee gave a short presentation at the PTA meeting on February 9th to share data on school demographics, recap some of the activities we have worked on since getting started in 2018-19, and preview plans for the rest of the year. You can view the presentation slides, with links, to additional resources.
JUSTINE FONTE SEX ED 101 PRESENTATION
FEBRUARY 9, 2021
Intersectional health expert Justine Fonte presented an updated approach to talking with our kids about gender, sexuality, healthy relationships, and more.
SHSAT PRESENTATION BY IBID PREP FOR 7TH GRADE PARENTS
JANUARY 12, 2021
Accompanying Powerpoint presentation
STUDENT PANEL ON SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
DECEMBER 8, 2020
NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the first 20 minutes of the panel were not recorded.
STUDENT PANEL ON NON-SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
NOVEMBER 10, 2020

2019-2020

PARENT PANEL ON NON-SPECIALIZED HIGH SCHOOLS
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Click here to read notes from our Parent Panel on Non-Specialized High Schools that took place at our November PTA Meeting.
TEACHER PANEL ON ICT CLASSES
DECEMBER 10, 2019
Click here for the handout on IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and here for minutes from the teacher panel.
HATE CRIMES FORUM WITH CB7
JANUARY 14, 2020

Click here for notes on the Hate Crimes forum, co-sponsored by Community Board 7.​
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HELPING YOUR KID COPE WITH ANXIETY
APRIL 10, 2020
Dr. Elizabeth Cohen's presentation
4 Worry Busting Tips
STUDENT HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PANEL
MAY 12, 2020

Minutes
Thank you to Booker T.  8th graders who shared their thoughts and tips on the high school admissions process.
MANAGING ANXIETY WITH DR. ELIZABETH COHEN
APRIL 7, 2020

Dr. Elizabeth Cohen is a member of the MS54 community and gave a presentation at the April PTA general meeting about managing anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2018-2019

TEACHER PANEL ON STUDY SKILLS AND ACHIEVING SUCCESS AT MS54
OCTOBER 2018

Please click HERE to read notes from the PTA Panel on Study Skills at the Oct. 2018 PTA meeting.
VAPING PRESENTATION
NOVEMBER 13, 2018

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SEX-ED FROM SCHOOL TO HOME
FEBRUARY 12, 2019
Justine Fonte Presentation Minutes - HERE
Recommended books about sexuality for young people (and for parents) - HERE
7 Things Sex Educators Wish You’d Teach Your Kids Sooner Rather Than Later - HERE

2017-2018

RECAP ON STATE TEST PRESENTATION FROM PTA MEETING
MARCH 2017

Please click here to review the notes from the presentation delivered by Ms. Misthal and Mr. Wilson on the upcoming state exams.
DID YOU MISS THE 7TH GRADE HIGH SCHOOL MEETING FOR PARENTS?
​If so, ​please click here for a copy of the documentation that was distributed at the meeting.
MS54 Booker T. Washington
​103 West 107th Street
New York, NY 10025
Phone (212) 678-2861
MS54 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs. MS54 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.
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  • Home
  • ABOUT MS54
    • General Information
    • Who Was Booker T. Washington?
    • Who Is MS54? >
      • Getting to Know MS54 >
        • Dr. Elana Elster
        • Laura Lynch Geraghty
        • Anne McIntosh Pejovich
        • Emery Dickerson
    • Directory
    • Admissions
    • Curriculum
    • Academy Fellowship
    • Equity Team >
      • African American History Month
      • Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
      • Support AAPI
      • Equity Team Archive
    • Wellness Committee >
      • Family Healing Ambassadors
      • Wellness Topics and Initiatives Archive
    • Ryan Health Center
  • SCHOOL DURING COVID-19
    • Planning for 2022-2023
    • Returning to School Buildings
  • SUPPORT MS54
    • Annual Appeal
    • Volunteer
  • PTA & SLT
    • PTA >
      • PTA Presentations
      • PTA Reimbursement Form
    • School Leadership Team (SLT)
    • Community Outreach
    • PTA & SLT Meeting Minutes Archive
    • Newsletter Archive
  • FOR PARENTS
    • Absence Procedures
    • Parent/Student Handbook
    • School Forms
    • New Incoming Family Information 2022 - 2023
    • Safety / Emergency Procedures & Storm Delays
    • Class Parents
    • Parent-Teacher Conferences
    • High School Information
    • DOE Resources & News >
      • DOE / District 3 / CEC 3 General Information
      • DOE Info & Community Updates
    • Education Advocacy
  • FOR STUDENTS
    • Summer Assignments & Supply Lists
    • Code of Conduct >
      • Code of Conduct & School Rules
      • Honor Code
      • Cell Phone Policy
      • School Attire
    • Marking Periods / Honor Roll / Late & Missed Work
    • After School
    • Student Activities >
      • Affinity Groups
      • Model UN
      • Boys and Girls Basketball
    • Library
    • Breakfast & Lunch
    • Metrocards & MTA Info
    • Free Tutoring Resources
    • Free Microsoft Software