IHS @ Lafayette

The International High School at Lafayette is a small, alternative high school located in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Thank you, Council Member Kagan, for visiting IHSL last week! We always appreciate your support, and we were happy to share about the amazing work of @iMentor

[Council Member Ari Kagan @CMAriKagan47]

The non-for-profit iMentor ( President - Scott Millstein) offers young students an opportunity for a free career coaching, college counseling & other guidance. Was glad to visit International HS (Principal - Jon Harriman) where iMentor counselors work successfully w/students.

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Much thanks to @CMAriKagan47 -- a wonderful event at Kaiser Park this coming Saturday, the 22nd

[Council Member Ari Kagan @CMAriKagan47]

Attn Southern Brooklyn! Save the date for Family Fun Day at Kaiser Park next Saturday, April 22nd.

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

This week Discovery students had an amazing day at BBG! Here's a great guide for all of us to follow the cherry blossoms over these next few weeks!

[Brooklyn Botanic Garden @BrooklynBotanic]

The first cherry blossoms of spring have been spotted on BBG’s Prunus x incam ‘Okame’ trees, marking the start of hanami, or cherry blossom viewing season!

Follow the season along with our CherryWatch at https://t.co/FwCLYHrxfl.

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

We are excited to welcome the Chinese American Planning Council to IHSL today to help us sign up students for another year of SYEP! Interested? Please talk to the guidance counselors or see Jon. Just like last summer, there will be lots of great opportunities!

[NYC Youth & Comm. @NYCYouth]

Are you between ages 14-24 and looking for a summer job? Look no further! The 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is now accepting applications. Apply today and get paid! Visit https://t.co/5KwjzlG6PB

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

We are excited to continue our partnership with iMentor, with our first senior event of the year last Thursday. And iMentor continues to look for more mentors, with the link below for those interested in volunteering.

[iMentor | College & Career Success @iMentor]

This Summer, iMentor was featured on #LinkNYC kiosks across the city to support our annual mentor recruitment campaign. Mentee Omar Rodriguez was able to capture a moment in front of the sign!

Learn more about becoming a mentor today! https://t.co/8AKDi30ibT

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Among the distinguished Filipino American community leaders was Rena Pedaria, our amazing 9th/10th grade math teacher! Next week Rena will be sharing with us many of the incredible ideas and plans discussed during the White House event

[Erika L. Moritsugu Archived @emoritsugu46]

It was an honor to host a round table with Filipino American community leaders at the @WhiteHouse! Such great conversations with many more to come. Maraming salamat po for coming out and sharing space with us today! @NaniColoretti46 @WHIAANHPI

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Thank you for sharing this! And congratulations, Cindy, on the Big Apple Award!

[Tim Lisante @TimLisante]

BIG APPLE TEACHER AWARD RECIPIENT: CINDY WANG! INTERNATIONALHS at LAFAYETTE w/11th Graders just completing communityinternships! Shoutout:PrincipalHarriman/Supt Cheng/DepSuptEvangalisa/Chief DivisionMulti-languageLearners SanchezMedina @DOEChancellor @ACCESS_NYCDOE @IntlsNetwork

[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

🗓️ REMINDER: NYC public schools will be closed tomorrow Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in observance of #LunarNewYear | #YearOfTheTiger

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Wishing the very best to everyone who is celebrating the Lunar New Year!

[Brooklyn Public Library @BKLYNlibrary]

2022 is the Year of the Tiger! Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year with a presentation of Lunar New Year traditions, an interactive component to learn and sing a Chinese New Year song, and beautiful performances of Chinese cultural dances. Learn More: https://t.co/GJV2Mq6Vjl

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Getting vaccinated this weekend will put you on the path to full vaccination by the beginning of the school year! Free vaccines are offered in many locations across NYC.

[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

.@NYCschools families! Your 12- to 17-year-olds should get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by August 9 to be fully vaccinated for the start of the school year.

To find a vaccination site near you, go to https://t.co/5RKnCW248Q or call 877-VAX-4-NYC (877-829-4692).

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Congratulations to Bekzod and all of the other 2021 graduates! We hope all of you are enjoying the summer!

[Intls Network @IntlsNetwork]

Congratulations grads at @inths! We wish you all the best. Check out their Grad Highlight below. #2021grad #intlsnetwork #IHSLafayette

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Vaccinations for COVID-19 are available at many different Summer Rising sites, including Fort Hamilton HS today and tomorrow and FDR next Monday! If you have any questions, there's information below or reach out to us here at school.

[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

📣 Guess what?

💥Safe, confidential, free vaccinations are coming to 25 Summer Rising sites from July 26-August 13!

✅ This will make it easy for our students 12+ & any New Yorker to get vaccinated, and protect themselves & their families!

🔍More:

https://t.co/LUgluSKyB9

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Congratulations to our amazing student Omer for his winning game design in the category of Advocating for Animals! You can find his game in the arcade linked below. #GFCStudent Nice work, Omer!

[Games for Change @G4C]

What an amazing Awards Ceremony! Congratulations to the winners, and a big thank you to the amazing students, educators, and partners that make the program possible.

Make sure to check out all of the games at the #G4CStudent Challenge Arcade! https://t.co/NnKYuiAHk9

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Wishing all the best to those celebrating Eid ul Fitr!

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

We were honored to have Executive Superintendent Tim Lisante visit us yesterday! Wonderful opportunity to share what's happening at IHSL and learn more about the amazing work and innovation across ACCESS

[Tim Lisante @TimLisante]

ACCESS BROOKLYN: LIBERATION TRANSFER HS Principal Leong & Lisa @JCCANY & school’s community pantry/ INTERNATIONAL HS/Lafayette @IntlsNetwork AP Spanish today& AP Chinese tomorrow/ LEADERS HS @NYCOutwardBound /CONSORTIUM making great use of Outdoor Ed @DOEChancellor @ACCESS_NYCDOE

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

To the AAPI community here in NYC and around the country, we stand with you against hate.
You have a right to live free of hate & discrimination.
Below are some events and resources for all NYers to come together and #StopAsianHate #StopAAPIHate
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[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

UPDATE: NYC high school buildings will reopen for in-person learning beginning Monday, March 22, 2021. Your child’s school will contact you with your student’s specific in-person schedule. Learn more at https://t.co/wSuxZ4TLdg.

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

Learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine through the NYS Department of Health!

[NYSDOH @HealthNYGov]

Dr. Zucker: “The vaccine is here and I have full confidence it is safe and effective. Together we will beat this virus.” #VaccinateNY
https://t.co/cu5v9LyVd0

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

For our students, families, staff and other community members that are celebrating Lunar New Year, we wish you much joy during this time. And since we haven't had an opportunity recently to visit MOCA in person, it's a great time to check out their many virtual events!

[Museum of Chinese in America @mocanyc]

MOCA FEST, the Museum of Chinese in America's monthlong celebration of Lunar New Year, has gone VIRTUAL! ⁣⁣

[IHS @ Lafayette @inths]

To our families, please take a look at the information on rent relief. Follow the links before for more information or reach out to us if you need help!

[NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs @NYCImmigrants]

New Yorkers, you can apply for the New York State COVID Rent Relief Program by February 1, 2021. For more information, visit https://t.co/41vPplP9tb.