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  • Can You 24?

    February 6, 2014 - 3:39pm

    On January 16, 2014, students competed and watched who will be crowned Master of Mathematics in the Second Annual Can You 24? Mathematics Competition.

    IMG_0674 Students from all grades were present and ready to participate
    IMG_0686 Students competed to win the most cards in order to move to the next round
    IMG_0717 The cafeteria was packed with spectators and mathletes.
    Thank you to all who supported the PTA by purchasing snacks and refreshments. Thank you to all who supported the PTA by purchasing snacks and refreshments.
    IMG_0732 Our four finalist competing for the title of Master of Mathematics
    IMG_3437 And the winners are...Jimmy Matsumoto (12), Jerry Liu (7), Annabelle Lew (6), Jasmine Chen (8), and Claire Zhu (6)
    IMG_3440 For the second year in the row...Jimmy Matsumoto is The Master of Mathematics.

    Congratulations to all our students who participated and attended this event.  Thank you to all our staff and volunteers for their support.

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  • Alumni Day 2014

    February 5, 2014 - 3:20pm

    Alumni Day is a wonderful time for us to celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates as well as shed light to current seniors who are now deciding where to go to college and what to expect when they get there.

    Mr. Sherman with Saphya Council Class of 2013 Mr. Sherman with Saphya Council Class of 2013

    Our former students have the opportunity to come and share their college experience with the younger grades during morning Muster and with each other.  

    Class of Vincent McBean, Class of 2011

    Events like this help to enhance our college going culture by encouraging all of our students to attend college and gives our alumni the chance to draw strength from each other as they face challenging life lessons in school.  The Alumni Panel helped answer questions about freshman orientation, college expectations, the numerous college parties, and most importantly time management.

    Our Alumni Panel sharing college experiences and life lessons learned Our Alumni Panel sharing college experiences and life lessons learned

    Overall, the day was a huge success as we had over 50 alumni from different grade levels attend the event.

    Reconnecting with former classmates and sharing college experiences. Reconnecting with former classmates and sharing college experiences.

    Thank you to all our staff who were able to join in the festivities by wearing college jerseys and reconnecting with our graduates.

    Londel Collier, Class of 2011 Londel Collier, Class of 2011

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  • Shadow Puppetry from Chinese Theatre Works

    January 29, 2014 - 2:01pm
    "Chang' E Flies to the Moon" performed by Chinese Theatre Works

    In celebration of Lunar New Year, Chinese Theatre Works, a non-profit organization in New York City, performed Shadow Puppetry at East-West on Thursday, January 30th, 2014.

    Chinese Theatre Works performs timeless love story of Chang-Er Flies to the Moon Chinese Theatre Works performs timeless love story of Chang-Er Flies to the Moon

    All middle school students, teachers, and parents were invited to watch a shadow puppet performance, titled "Chang' E Flies to the Moon."  Following the performance, all the 8th graders had the opportunity to participate in a hands-on workshop conducted by the performers.

    DSC00013 Stephen Kaplin demonstrates behind the scene techniques of shadow puppetry.

     

    Students were guided through the process of making their own shadow figures come alive. Students were guided through the process of making their own shadow figures come alive.

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  • Junior Parent Night

    January 29, 2014 - 10:15am

    The CollegeBound Initiative and East-West School of International Studies

    invite you to join us on

    Tuesday, February 4th, 2014

    From

    5:45 PM until 7:00 PM

    For a

    Junior Parent Dinner

    To be held at

    East-West School for International Studies

    46-21 Colden Street, 4th floor

    Flushing, NY 11355

    **Dinner begins at 5:30 PM**

    Please join us for a warm delicious dinner (& Dessert) and Presentation

    We will address:

    Your Students’ transcript
    Application and Application Fees
    Financial Aid
    Senior Dues
    Senior Activities

    The Dean of Admissions from St. Johns University will be in attendance to talk about what colleges are looking for in perspective students!

    As well, we can discuss any individual concerns that you may have!

    The next step in your child’s academic journey to success starts with a college education!

    We look forward to you joining us for a well-informed session.

    Presentation will begin promptly at 6 PM and end promptly at 7 PM

  • An Afternoon of Dance

    January 14, 2014 - 3:48pm

    On Friday, January 10th, East-West celebrated the first year of its dance program with a big show featuring all 7 dance classes from grades 6 to 12!

    For ACT I: The 6th grade lit up the stage with Asian Folk Dance inspired work, where students not only performed choreography, but choreographed parts of each dance themselves.

    Middle School Class 604 Chinese Umbrella Dance Middle School Class 604 Chinese Umbrella Dance
    Middle School Class 602 Japanese Synchronized Marching - Chinese Line Dance Middle School Class 602 Japanese Synchronized Marching - Chinese Line Dance
    Middle School Class 603 - Japanese Synchronized Marching Middle School Class 603 - Japanese Synchronized Marching
    Middle School Class 601 Japanese Synchronized Marching - Hip Hop Middle School Class 601 Japanese Synchronized Marching - Hip Hop

    In ACT II: The High School students graced the stage with the elegance and poise of their ballroom dancing.

    High School Period 4 performing the Rumba High School Period 4 Students performing the Rumba
    High School Period 5 Students performing the Tango High School Period 5 Students performing the Tango
    High School Period 1 Students performing the Salsa High School Period 1 Students performing the Salsa

    Thank you to the whole school community, from those who helped "behind the scenes," to everyone who came out to cheer.

    Our 6th Grade students who organized their own fundraiser for the dance program. Our 6th Grade students who organized their own fundraiser for the dance program.
    Thank you to our PTA for selling refreshments and PIZZA! Thank you to our PTA for selling refreshments and PIZZA!

    Congratulations to all of East-West's dancers and looking forward to the next show!

    -Ms. Brainsky

    The Life of an East-West Dancer...

    The dance program teaches students much more than just dance.  It is a vehicle for celebrating community, and affecting social change through respectful body language, and honoring teamwork.  Students build an awareness of their own bodies in space, and in relation to those around them.  They develop control, focus, flexibility, and the ability to be still.  Students are challenged to solve problems through movement, write, speak and ask questions about dance, and make cultural connections to the past and present through the study of dance.

    When we stopped saying "right, left" aloud and just moved our bodies, it sounded like our feet started to say "right, left" for us."

    -Darren Wen, 6th Grade

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