Francis Lewis HS Talks Robotics with East-West

On Wednesday afternoon (December 13^th ) Brian Chin Hong, along with 7 other members from the Francis Lewis Robotics Team, stopped by to demonstrate some of their robots.  They also talked to our newly made Robotics Team about what the robotics programs looked like at Francis Lewis.

With more than 35 members of the East West community listening, Brian and his team went into great detail about two of their robots.  Both of them were crafted to complete the same task and yet each one was different in their own way.

Alex Day started off by showing his robot, which had pink and blue numbering on the side, along with very distinct wheels. He simply picked up his controller and started moving the robot around the table. He went on to explain how his robot worked, moving left and right, and lifting up its lever that can complete its task of picking up boxes.

His competitor, but school teammate Steven Tong, went next and showed off his version of the box lifting robot. His teams’ wheels were different and were slanted at 45 degree angles to allow it to move in all directions.

The two teams went on to talk for the full hour of the Robotics club meeting, asking and patiently answering any and all questions from the East West club members. Overall, it was a great outreach day from Francis Lewis, that our East-West students really enjoyed.

-written by Mr. Leone and Mr. Zhang

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Shoveling From The Heart

While many of us stayed indoors during the first snow storm of the year, a few of our high school students spent the day shoveling snow for seniors in our neighborhood.  Darren Huang, Jia He, Sen Xu, Andy Gao, and Corey Cheung (not pictured) helped clear walkways, steps and common driveways for senior citizens. The list of homes that need their assistance increases each year.  Thankfully our group of students who volunteer their time in this endeavor continues to grow.  Go East-West!

Snow Day Thursday

Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public schools will be CLOSED tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017.

Consider volunteering some time while earning community service by shoveling a neighbor’s walkway.

Click here to read about what some of our Honor Society students do when it snows.

 

Save A Life, Donate Blood

Performing Live At Ozanam Nursing Home

East-West Dance Company took its first dancers’ “on the road” this week!

Sixty-three dance students performed at the Ozanem Nursing home in Bayside to an enthusiastic crowd of Senior Citizens.

Japanese Inspired Synchronized Marching

They presented dance styles including Hip Hop, Japanese Synchronized Marching and Jazz Dance.

Students had the opportunity to introduce themselves and share their love of dancing with the audience.

The Anime group, led by our exceptional Social Studies teacher, Mr. Oppenheim, sang a beautiful rendition of the song, “Let It Go” from the movie Frozen in Japanese!

After the show, the students gave cards and gifts, and had the opportunity to chat with the residents.

 

Cards, gifts, and flowers were given to the residents.

A huge thank you to Mrs. Cohen for spearheading the idea and logistics of the trip, and our incredible Dance Teacher, Ms. Brainsky, for inspiring our your performers.

Photo opportunity with Mrs. Cohen’s mom.

Daddy’s little girl!

And for the finale, our students performed the MACARENA!

It was a day full of learning and joy for all!

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Accessing Algebra Through Inquiry

Ms. Markinson and Ms. Ng’s 9th grade a2i (Accessing Algebra Through Inquiry) Common Core Algebra Regents Class is lucky to have weekly visitors from Queens College this semester.

Accessing Algebra Through Inquiry with Queens College’s TIME 2000 Program

Every Tuesday morning, 18 pre-service math teachers from Queens College’s TIME 2000 Program accompany their professor, Dr. Frances Curcio, to observe Ms. Markinson’s class, work with the students individually, and de-brief with Ms. Markinson after the lesson.

Our ninth graders are forming strong bonds with their college mentors and are honored to participate in this teacher-preparation experience.

Our goals for this partnership are to improve the East-West students’ experience in algebra, and help the TIME 2000 students to become exemplary mathematics teachers.

As a TIME 2000 graduate, Ms. Markinson shared that experiences like this are what confirmed her desire to teach mathematics.

 At the end of the semester, our ninth graders will go to Queens College for a reciprocal visit and participate in a real college class with our Queens College visitors!

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West Helps East

In response to  Typhoon Haiyan, which caused massive damage, destruction, and death to the people of the Philippines, our middle school advisories started a fundraising initiative called “West Helps East” to aid the victims.  

Generous donation of food from staff and students

As part of this initiative, our middle school students planned a Winter Potluck Feast, which took place on December 17th.  It included an international buffet (empanadas, fried dumplings, chicken adobo, etc.), a pie eating contest, raffle, music (student-created playlist included Filipino songs, K-pop, holiday music, popular music, etc.), and games (generously loaned by Ms. He’s Games Club).  

Our East-West DJ, Rahul Shivanni

In an effort to make a meaningful contribution to victims of this tragedy, while also teaching our students about the importance of community, empathy, and what it means to be a citizen of the world, Ms. Binaso, Mr. Oppenheim and Ms. Dinkelaker, our East-West teachers, spearheaded this event.  This past summer, Ms. Binaso worked closely with the organization Gawad Kalinga, a Philippine-based poverty-alleviation organization that is at the forefront of the relief effort.   All proceeds raised will go to Gawad Kalinga.

Cooking demonstration of Egg Fried Rice courtesy of Mr. Chang

Mrs. Gorry leading a Cookie Decorating station

Assortment of international food was available.

Thank you to our students, parents and staff for all their support.

Salamat po!  Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the success of this event.

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MOvember at East-West

On November 25, 2013 staff and students donned mustaches in support of MOvember to raise awareness and funds for Men’s heath such as Prostate Cancer, Testicular Cancer, and Men’s Mental Health.  Our esteemed Social Studies teacher, Mr. Oppenheim, supplied fake MOustaches to our students and encouraged discussion during advisory in order to bring about a better understanding of health and charity fundraising in general as being part of an engaged citizenry. 

Staff and students unite in raising awareness and funds for Men’s health.

MOstinguish mustaches.

Thank you to all staff and fellow students for supporting this event.

Please visit and consider contributing to The East-West 2013 MOvember team.

Toy Drive for U.S. Troops for the Holidays

We are asking for the East-West community’s participation in a toy drive for the children of deployed military personnel in Queens and in the greater New York Region.

All toys will be donated to FreeMAT (Freedom Medical Aid Team) a voluntary organization of employees from New York Hospital of Queens who have been collecting toys and personnel care items from Queens residents for the U.S. military since 2002.

Students Organize Bake Sale and Raise $45 for the American Red Cross

December 20, 2010: As part of their Advisory Community Project, five East-West students organized a charity bake sale and raised $45 in one class period. The money will be donated to the American Red Cross.

Joanna Song, Jessica Lei, Karen Xu, LeSa Nan, and Saeeda Goodman baked or purchased all the items and hosted the sale in Ms. Braverman’s classroom.