Sandy Sims

Leading with Purpose & Passion 💛

Community School Director @PS18si, @UAU_Inc

Alumni of @curtisR450 @morrisknights @PS45JohnTyler, LKM Sorority Sister.

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@PS18si school community came together in the joy of reading for #WorldReadAloudDay. Parents served as special guest readers, sharing stories & sparking imagination in classrooms across the school. @CSD31SI

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@PS18si was awarded the Staten Island Hunger Task Force Microgrant. Heather Butts @healthforyouths personally hand-delivered the check! We also brainstormed ideas ways to restock @PS18si pantry with the support of the community. The power of partnership at work! 💙 @CSD31SI

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After-School Success! 📚📷@PS18si Our Test Prep program gave students the extra boost they needed for state tests �� and they nailed it! Big thanks to our hardworking students and dedicated teachers 📷💪
@CSD31SI

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Meet our intern, Jani. Through our partnership with @UAU_Inc
Work Learn & Grow program it has prepared her for job readiness. Jani is a great asset to the team & programs like this creates meaningful experiences for the youth in our community.@PS18si @CSD31SI @NYC_CommSchools

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Thanks to @StatenIslandDA & Agnes McBeth for delivering a powerful message to our @PS18si 4th & 5th graders. Let's end school bullying and make a commitment to being Upstanders in our school and in the community. #respectforallweek @UAU_Inc @CSD31SI @NYC_CommSchools

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@PS18si Resource Hub is open! This new set-a-side space within the school offers laundry services, provide ready access to a food pantry & house other community resources. @UAU_Inc @CSD31SI @DocPalton @CChavezD31 @NYC_CommSchools @BruschiLouis #communitypartnerships

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Giving thanks to our community partner @linc_nyc for celebrating the Fall with @PS18si Storytime, pumpkins, and connecting with one another. #familyengagement #communitypartnerships
@UAU_Inc @CSD31SI @CChavezD31 @DocPalton @NYC_CommSchools

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The number for today is 95.5. Time to celebrate @PS18si attendance. It has been increasing & we are breaking records. A win!! Keep it up Dolphins 🐬 👏 @CSD31SI @DocPalton @CChavezD31 #attendancematters

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It is important that we check-in with ourselves @PS18si @CSD31SI #selfcare #sel

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Dad's Take Your Child to School Day was a success 🙌 @PS18si honored & highlighted the Dad's & Male Role Models about the importance of being involved in their children's education. #fatherhood #familyengagement @CSD31SI @DrMarionWilson @D31DSPalton @CChavezD31 @UAU_Inc

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@UAU_Inc @CSD31SI @DrMarionWilson @PS18si @CChavezD31 @NYCSchools @D31DSPalton

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Dads, father figures & kiddos took center stage for the 18th annual Dads Take Your Child to School Day! Hosted w/ @UAU_Inc , the event at Staten Island’s West Brighton Cornerstone was packed with heartwarming moments, followed by a family walk to P.S. 18!
#Fatherhood #NYCYouth

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@PS18si Dynamite Dolphin is back! She encourages #PBIS by creating safe, positive & equitable learning environments. Catch a wave and get rewarded for perfect attendance and outstanding behavior. #attendancematters #financialliteracy @CSD31SI @DrMarionWilson @CChavezD31

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The @PS18si had a grand welcoming for the school community. We had an amazing 1st day and looking forward to a great & successful year. 🐬 @DrMarionWilson @CSD31SI @NYCSchools @UAU_Inc

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Larry (Larold G. Whittier III) had a great summer & is getting ready for school. He can’t wait to see you all!
Some facts about Larry:
1. Favorite food - shrimp 🍤
2. Favorite Activity - climbing 🧗🏾
3. Fave way to spend his day - saying hey to all the @PS18si students!! 📓

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Empowering students, families and students - that's who we are. Learn more about our community school strategy. @PS18si @CSD31SI @NYCSchools
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Stay connected with @PS18si Community School. We are now on Instagram https://t.co/Y6rOUuPkwg where we will be sharing events, resources and all other amazing things. We wish you a happy start to the new school year! Go Dolphins 🐬 @UAU_Inc @DrMarionWilson @CChavezD31 @CSD31SI

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Summer project is developing @PS18si. Community Resource room with laundry & pantry services. @DrMarionWilson @UAU_Inc @CommSchools @CChavezD31 @CSD31SI

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@JasonCotto6 @D31DSPalton @DrMarionWilson Congratulations, so very happy for you. @JasonCotto6 You are certainly missed @PS18si Continue to do amazing things.

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@PS18si is grateful for the opportunity to partner with Notre Dame Academy of Staten Island & @FerryHawks for giving back to families in a meaningful way this Thanksgiving. @UAU_Inc
@CommSchools #CommunityPartnerships

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Bridges bring people together & personal stories build bridges of connection. @PS18si @MSKSID31 @DrMarionWilson @CChavezD31 @CSD31SI