College Info Sessions

From our College office:

 After a great kick-off in early October with guest speaker Ed Zamora speaking on the financial aid process,  the PPAS College Office is continuing our fall series with two additional college nights in November, both on zoom at 6:30 pm, as follows:

– Tuesday, November 1st, 6:30 pm – Overview of the college application process and an accessible review of FAFSA basics

– Tuesday, November 15, 6:30 pm – Navigating Support Programs for:

  •  First Generation students 
  • Low Income Students
  • Students with academic challenges, including those with IEPs

Please keep in mind that ALL families in the PPAS community, regardless of grade level,  are invited to the fall and the spring College Night Series.  When planning your time, however,  please be aware that the fall series is specific to the12th grade year, with a great deal of detail that is meaningful when in the midst of the application process.  

The spring series, though focused on the 11th grade year, is likely a better time to gain a more general introduction to the college process if your child is in a lower grade.  However, again, regardless of grade level, you are most welcome at any of the college nights, and we look forward to seeing you there.

Lastly, parents of Seniors should note that this week is SUNY FREE APPLICATION WEEK(S). Students, regardless of financial standing, can apply to up to 5 SUNY Schools for free. Please see the link for more info.

https://www.suny.edu/attend/apply-to-suny/

Donations for Migrant Families

Midtown West, the elementary school that shares the building with PPAS, is welcoming the children of newly migrant families into their community, but they are in need of clothing and other items. If you wish to make a donation from the wishlist, please click on this link:

https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/3JYF536WOL2BY/guest-view

You may also bring gently used children’s clothes, coats and shoes to the Midtown West school office.

Financial Aid Application Support

From the College office:

For families, parents, and guardians of Seniors, please see the link from the NY HESC, the branch of the NY Government that runs our state University system. They are offering a series of webinars related to Financial Aid. Use the link to find your way to information about the webinars, dates of the webinars, and registration instructions:

https://startheregetthere.ny.gov/events

Additionally, please look out for further messaging about our own PPAS-hosted College Night, which we plan to host on Zoom in the next few weeks.

Drama 3 Play: Roe

Roe, by Lisa Loomer
Directed by Heather Lanza 
Stage Managed by Anna Wheeler

Performances Dates/Times:
Weds Nov 16 @ 7 PM
Thurs Nov 17 @ 7 PM
Fri Nov 18 @ 2 PM and  7 PM
Sat Nov 19 @ 7 PM

Location: PPAS Mainstage in the Auditorium

All ticket sales and donations support the PPAS PTA.

Synopsis: Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that legalized abortion, is still fiercely debated over forty years later. In this incisive play, acclaimed writer Lisa Loomer cuts through the headlines and rhetoric to reveal the divergent personal journeys of lawyer Sarah Weddington and plaintiff Norma McCorvey (“Jane Roe”) in the years following the fateful decision. In turns shocking, humorous, and poignant, ROE reflects the polarization in America today while illuminating the heart and passion each side has for its cause.

Stagedoor Manor Scholarships

Stagedoor Manor is the preeminent theater camp in the United States. Located in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, in Sullivan County, NY, Stagedoor has available several FULL SCHOLARSHIPS to attend their program next summer (2023).

What: Full scholarship to attend Stagedoor Manor.

Where: Loch Sheldrake, NY (2 1/2 hrs north of NYC).

When: Session #3, July 24th, to August 13th, 2023.

Who: High school musical theater students, grades 9 – 11.

Deadline: December 15th, 2022.

Notification of Acceptance: February 10th, 2023.