ReStart Academy

🧪 We are incredibly proud of all of our middle school students who took part in this year's Science Fair. Their hard work, creativity, and curiosity truly shined.

✔️ Check out all of the wonderful pictures here!

Reminder >> We have NO SCHOOL on Friday, June 19th due to Juneteenth ✨

🩵 ReStart students at August Martin proudly performed at the Spring Concert under the guidance of music teacher Mr. Jonathan. Students showcased their talents on guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, as well as creative digital projects that highlighted their growth, hard work, and innovation throughout the year.

🎉 We celebrate their dedication, confidence, and accomplishments and are proud of all they have achieved. Their performance reflects the strong sense of community and commitment to the arts within the program.

🎵 On June 3rd, ReStart students at August Martin proudly performed at the Spring Concert under the leadership of music teacher Mr. Jonathan Ross.

🎶 Students demonstrated their musical talents through impressive performances on the guitar, keyboard, bass, and drums, while also sharing creative digital projects that reflected their hard work, growth, and innovation throughout the year.

🌟 We are incredibly proud of the progress our students have made, and we celebrate their dedication, confidence, and accomplishments as they continue to develop their skills and talents.

🎉 Congratulations to all of the ReStart students and staff who were honored at the annual District 79 Superintendent’s Recognition Awards Ceremony!

🏆 Rookie Staff of the Year: Lois Ramirez, Teacher at Eagle Academy
💫 Excellence: Rida Tanvir, August Martin
🥇 Workforce Achievement: James Hernandez, LESP
✨ Leadership: Nova Vidals, Dynamite Brooklyn
🩵 Spirit: Laila Johnson, Eagle Academy
📈 Advancement: Henry Rosas Castro, SBVL/Outreach House
🍎 Student Leadership Council Honorees: Albimar Perez Rincon, Brianna Dircio Benitez, Prospect Heights

🌤️ Ms. Ramirez’s Science class headed outdoors on a trip to Central Park. Students transformed into field biologists for a "Science Scavenger Hunt," tracking down hidden wildlife habitats and identifying plant species throughout the park.

🧺 Afterwards, students celebrated with a picnic followed by field games out in the sun. One student shared, “I loved exploring the park! It’s huge and I had never been to those spots before!”

🎯 Happy June 1st!

Take a moment to set some personal and academic goals for the month ahead. We are here to cheer you on every step of the way! 📣

✏️ ReStart students from Promesa visited the American Museum of Natural History, where they explored world cultures from Asia, Africa, and South America through immersive exhibits. They also engaged with interactive displays on biodiversity, extinction, and climate change.

🌌 The trip concluded with the Hayden Planetarium show “Encounters in the Milky Way,” which explored the cosmic events that shaped our place in the universe. Special thanks to Mr. Zoehfeld for organizing and facilitating this enriching experience.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten 🇺🇸

⏰ Several students at Lower East Side Prep recently completed their internship hours for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP) administered by the Manhattan Transition & College Access Center.

🩵 This paid work-based learning experience allows students to develop post secondary vocational skills aligned to their goals and receive a stipend upon completion. One intern stated, “being a part of TOP is the extra motivation I needed to get to school everyday because people depended on me to do my job.”

🎉 Congratulations to the students on this very special accomplishment!