2022-2023 SITHS School Year Info

Assistant Principal of Organization & Programming

Assistant Principal of Mathematics, Foreign Language and High School Admissions

Thursday, March 23, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.  The last day is to buy is TODAY!  

S.O. STORE IS CLOSED TOMORROW DUE TO HALF DAY

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

There will be an SO Townhall meeting tomorrow, March 24th during zero period.  All club representatives and accepted students' night volunteers must attend this meeting.

Chemistry make-up Lab will be held on Friday March 24th during periods 1 & 9. 

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

In celebration of Women's History Month, we have a quote from American Actress, Emma Watson: "If you truly pour your heart into what you believe in, even if it makes you vulnerable, amazing things can and will happen."

Volunteer assignments for Accepted Students Night have been sent out.  Please check your email to see if you have been chosen.   

If you are selected, please fill out the confirmation google form to accept your role or to let us know if you can no longer attend.  All students that were selected are to attend this Friday's SO Townhall during zero period in the auditorium to review event rules and expectations.

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

There will be an SO Townhall meeting this Friday, March 24th during zero period.  All club representatives and accepted students' night volunteers must attend this meeting.

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

The school literacy magazine has officially opened submissions for their publications this year!  The topic is Extra - Ordinary.  The magazine meets weekly on Mondays in Room 329.  If you love creative writing, be sure to come and check it out. 

SEAGULL SPORTS UPDATE:

Congrats to the MSIT Boys handball team on their first win of the season!  Seniors Vincent You, Wenbin Li, Jonathan Cheung, Zhan Weng, Michael Yakhontov, Justin Zhang and Andrew Xie led the team to victory in a 5-0 win against Petrides.  Way to go!

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Monday, March 20, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Congratulations to the Science Olympiad team for placing 6th overall at the New York States competition on Saturday, bringing this year's season to a strong finish! Amazing job to the students who competed and assisted, and the teachers who were always by our side.  We couldn't have made it here without you!

The SITHS Debate team competed this weekend at their fourth tournament and were a rousing success!  We would like to specially congratulate Nicole Soltsov and Jane Bereznitski for placing first in their division!  Can't wait to see how well the team does at the State Championship!

Congratulations to the Staten Island Tech Math team for competing in the South Brooklyn Invitational Math Competition this weekend.  Team Light Work made up of Emily Shteynberg, Caden Auyeung, Grady Yu, Justin Zhang, Michael Olsen and Jake Deng won 1st Place!  In the individual round Ryan Ng won 1st place!  Congratulations to team Easy Effort for placing 4th and team Sweet Sweepers for placing 13th out of 28 teams!  Thank you to Mr. Aurelia for attending and his support and to Mrs. Asher for her leadership!

The school literacy magazine has officially opened submissions for their publications this year!  The topic is Extra - Ordinary.  The magazine meets weekly on Mondays in Room 329.  If you love creative writing, be sure to come and check it out. 

SEGULL SPORTS UPDATE:

Congrats to the MSIT Boys Volleyball team on winning the 19th Annual Cardozo Volleyball Tournament.  The seagulls defeated Francis Lewis, Hunter, Cardozo and Madison to take 1st Place!  Major contributions from sophomore Sam Jiang, Juniors Roni Aziz, Artem Bogtako, Seniors, Jason Chen, Chris Feng and Joe Royzman led the seagulls.  Setter Chris Heo was named team all-star, and Donny Lou was crowned tournament MVP across all teams.  Way to go boys and remember, Fear the Flock!

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Chemistry Makeup Lab will take place on:  Friday March 17, 2023, Room 143, Period 10

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in buying a Grease Musical Shirt may buy them in the SO Store for $18.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

March Mammal Madness Wild Card throw down went all out last night.  Shrew Mole won the hometown advantage.  While the Shrew mole pittered around the floor and napped, the bumble bee bat flew in appearing to attack.  Shrew mole stole cover but got hungry and left the battle to eat.  My kind of Shrew mole.  Epic win for Bumble Bee Bat.  Follow along on google classroom or follow #2023mmm for details.  We currently have a 21-way tie for 1st place.  Stay tuned for Round 1 Dad Bods on Wednesday.  Rooooaaar!! 

Chemistry Makeup Lab will take place on:  Friday March 17, 2023, Room 143, Period 10

We would like to thank the students and teachers for distributing the school survey today.  Please save the large envelope for collecting the surveys tomorrow and distribute any small envelopes to any absent students.

Remote Regents Chemistry Tutoring with Ms. Nickolauk will be taking place at 7:30 tonight as opposed to 7:00!  Zoom Link s are posted on google Classroom.  See you there!

Remote Regents Physics tutoring will be taking place tonight at 7:00 with Mr. Weitzman.  Zoom Lings are posted in your google classrooms!  See you there!

SEGULL SPORTS UPDATE:

This Saturday the Boys Varsity Volleyball team defeated Seward Park High School 3-0 and defeated Walton Campus 2-1.  The seagulls were led by Seniors Chris Heo, Chris Feng and Ponny Lau.  Junior Artem Bogtako was named Tri-Match MVP for his thunderous play at the net.  Way to go boys!

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Monday, March 13, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers Today, March 13th.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Thank you to all the participants in Friday's Russian Olympiada.

The event was a great success, and we are so proud of all our participants.  

Special thanks to all of our teachers involved in judging the participants and a great big thanks to Mrs. Ratushnyuk for her organization and leadership in planning the event. 

Rooooaaar!! Chirp! Buzzzzz! Wild card Battle is tonight! Shrew mole vs Bumble Bee Bat - vibe check us - who will win? The suspense is killing us!  Make sure your brackets are done. Ask Toner in Room 258 for more deets!

Chemistry Makeup Lab will take place on:  Friday March 17, 2023, Room 143, Period 10

SEGULL SPORTS UPDATE:

The MSIT Seagulls open up the 2023 season with its first win in non-league action against Brooklyn Tech.  Down 7-4 in the bottom of the 7th, with 2 outs, the gulls were able to tie it up and then on a 3-0 count Nick Paronich delivers a walk off hit to win with 8-7.

Congratulations to Simon Saffayeh, Justin Berka, Wilson Chen, and Daniel Liu for competing at New Balance Indoor Track Nationals!  Great job boys and good luck in your upcoming outdoor track season!

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Friday, March 10, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers on Monday, March 13th.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS:  Please vote for your favorite senior T-shirt design by 3:00 today 3:00.  Check your emails for the ballot.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

ATTENTION ALL PARTICIPANTS in the Russian Olympiada:

Be sure to check your appointment time on the Olympiada Google Classroom.  All participants should plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to your appointment time.  Once your appointment is complete you are to return to class.  Speak to Ms. Ratushnyuk or Mr. Dellegrazie if you have any questions.

Let the battles begin!  Who will win?  The Greater Flamingo or the Dyak Fruit Bat? The spiny Lump fish or the Peacock Wrasse?  The suspense is killing me.  Have no idea what I'm talking about but want to win an epic gift card?  Fill out your March Mammal madness bracket on google classroom by Sunday to be eligible.  The Join code is DQACT76.  More Information is on google classroom or with Mrs. Toner in Room 258. Let the Madness run wild ! Rooooaaar!!!!

Today's Trivia brought to you by the Tech Science Times Club

We've all probably experienced a brain freeze before, but how does it occur? A brain freeze is a type of headache stimulated by consuming cold substances or breathing cold air; it is sudden in onset and leaves as quickly as it arrives.  This sudden, extreme cold prompt the body to conserve heat, leading to the rapid dilation of blood vessels in the brain.  The sudden expansion causes the sharp, quick pain that you feel as you enjoy your favorite frozen foods.

Brain Freeze:  What it is, symptoms, treatment.  Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.) Retrieved March 6, 2023, from 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21478-brain-freeze

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in running for an SO position, you must attend the SO Officer Interest Meeting on March 9th after school in Room 244. 

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers on Monday, March 13th.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Chemistry Make-up Lab will take place today March 8th Period 10 in Room 143

Yesterday, the Staten Island Technical High School Jazz Ensemble performed at Temple University Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival.  Two Staten Island Tech students were recognized for their excellent soloing.  Congratulations goes out to Gab Javier and Adam Abdelkhalek

Today's Trivia brought to you by the Tech Science Times Club

We've all probably experienced a brain freeze before, but how does it occur? A brain freeze is a type of headache stimulated by consuming cold substances or breathing cold air; it is sudden in onset and leaves as quickly as it arrives.  This sudden, extreme cold prompt the body to conserve heat, leading to the rapid dilation of blood vessels in the brain.  The sudden expansion causes the sharp, quick pain that you feel as you enjoy your favorite frozen foods.

Brain Freeze:  What it is, symptoms, treatment.  Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.) Retrieved March 6, 2023, from 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21478-brain-freeze

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in running for an SO position, you must attend the SO Officer Interest Meeting on March 9th after school in Room 244. 

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers on Monday, March 13th.

Any student who placed an online seagull spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Chemistry Make-up Lab will take place Wednesday March 8th Period 10 in Room 143

SEGULL SPORTS UPDATE:

Congratulations to the MSIT Boys Track Team for their outstanding performance at Freshman-Sophomore City Championships! The freshman took home second place, while the sophomores placed fifth overall in the city with great individual performances by freshman Ivan Zheng, Simon Saffayeh, Loen Mullai, Daniel Balyayev and sophomores Ali Said, Armaan Singh, Justin Berka, and James Fagen. What a great way to end the season!

Don't forget toshow some love to our MSIT Basketball team today by wearing white.  There will also be face painting and white T-Shirt giveaways during lunch the lunch periods.  Come cheer on for their last at home game today at 5pm. Go Seagulls!

Today's Trivia brought to you by the Tech Science Times Club

We've all probably experienced a brain freeze before, but how does it occur? A brain freeze is a type of headache stimulated by consuming cold substances or breathing cold air; it is sudden in onset, and leaves as quickly as it arrives.  This sudden, extreme cold prompts the body to conserve heat, leading to the rapid dilation of blood vessels in the brain.  The sudden expansion causes the sharp, quick pain that you feel as you enjoy your favorite frozen foods.

Brain Freeze:  What it is, symptoms, treatment.  Cleveland Clinic. (n.d.) Retrieved March 6, 2023, from 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21478-brain-freeze

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Monday, March 6, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in running for an SO position, you must attend the SO Officer Interest Meeting on March 9th after school in Room 244. 

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers on Monday, March 13th.

Any student who placed an online spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

Chemistry Make-up Lab will take place Wednesday March 8th Period 10 in Room 143

Join the girls fencing team at their second practice in the cafeteria after school Today!!  All skill levels are welcome.

For anyone interested, boys handball tryouts will be held today at 3pm on the handball courts. You must have an up-to-date medical form and parental consent.  Please bring these forms to Mrs. Zerega in 321 before the end of period 8.

Girls Badminton tryouts will be at 3pm in the 3rd Floor gym today.

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Friday, March 3, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

ATTENTION ALL STUDENTS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in running for an SO position, you must attend the SO Officer Interest Meeting on March 9th.  Please be on the lookout for more information.

All chosen student volunteers for the learning environment survey should see Mr. Terrusa in Room C-52 during your lunch periods.  There will be a mandatory meeting for survey volunteers on Monday, March 13th.

Attention all Sophomores & Juniors:  Student guides for the SAT & PSAT can be picked up during your lunch period in the cafeteria.

Any student who placed an online spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store.

For any students looking for summer employment, the SYEP lottery application is now open! You must be 14 years old to apply.

For juniors or seniors interested in gaining an internship this coming spring, the Industry Scholars Program (ISP) is offering an 8-week paid program in the fields of healthcare, IT, construction, culinary, hospitality and tourism.  You can apply for ISP on career pathways if you are interested.  For both opportunities you MUST have working papers! If you have any questions, check the CDC google classroom or see Ms. Cruz in Room 229.  The ISP Application is due Today, March 3, 2023.

Chemistry Make-up Lab today Period 10 at 3:00.

The tabletop gaming club will be holding their Extra Life fundraiser this Friday after school in the cafeteria from 3-7.  Attend to play board games and compete in tournaments, which will include prizes.  General admission will be $1- and pizza will be an additional $5.  All payments can be made to the SO Store.  We hope to see you there.

Join the girls fencing team at their second practice in the cafeteria after school Monday!  All skill levels are welcome.

Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held this week in the 3rd floor gym on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!  Today's tryout will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please come with an up-to-date medical and parental consent form if you have not already submitted them!

For anyone interested, boys handball tryouts will be held Monday March 6th at 3pm on the handball courts. You must have an up-to-date medical form and parental consent.  Please bring these forms to Mrs. Zerega in 321 as soon as possible or have them ready for 3 pm on Wednesday.

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Thursday, March 2, 2023: Morning Public Address Announcements 

In Celebration of Women's History month, we have a quote from American Singer Selina Gomez, "We only have one lif, and it is very precious, and there's a lot we can do, and there's a lot we should do."

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS: If you are interested in volunteering for Accepted Students Night, please see Mr. Terrusa's email for more information.  

Anyone interested in running for an SO position, you must attend the SO Officer Interest Meeting on March 9th.  Please be on the look out for more information.

ATTENTION ALL JUNIORS:   Your NHS Profile is due TODAY March 2nd.  Please Note:  All hours and leadership roles must be properly documented.  If you have any questions/concerns check the FAQ document in your email or email advisors Ms. Nickolauk and Ms. Liu

Today we welcome Patrelle Johnson from the Richmondtown Branch from the New York Public Library.  If you have any questions about the public library or would like to hear about resources, visiti our  library today during any of the lunch periods.

Attention all Sophomores & Juniors:  Student guides for the SAT & PSAT can be picked up during your lunch period in the cafeteria.

Any student who placed an online spirit order can pick up their spirit wear in the SO Store

For any students looking for summer employment, the SYEP lottery application is now open!  For juniors or seniors interested in gaining an internship this coming spring, the Industry Scholars Program (ISP) is offering an 8-week paid program in the fields of healthcare, IT, construction, culinary, hospitality and tourism.  You can apply for ISP on career pathways if you are interested.  For both opportunities you MUST have working papers! If you have any questions, check the CDC google classroom or see Ms. Cruz in Room 229.  The ISP Application is due Friday March 3, 2023.

ATTENTION ALL FRESHMAN!!

The rumor is true.  We will be having a Tech Connects with Freshmen Social today, after 9th Period in the cafeteria.  This months theme is "Fun & Games"  Don't miss it!  Come and enjoy playing with your Tech Connects friends old and new, plus the free refreshments!  Due to early dismissal there will be no conflict with other clubs, teams or rehearsals.

The tabletop gaming club will be holding their Extra Life fundraiser this Friday after school in the cafeteria from 3-7.  Attend to play board games and compete in tournaments, which will include prizes.  General admission will be $1- and pizza will be an additional $5.  All payments can be made to the SO Store.  We hope to see you there.

Boys Volleyball tryouts will be held this week in the 3rd floor gym on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday!  Thursday"s tryout will be from 3:00-5:00 and Friday will be from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Please come with an up-to-date medical and parental consent form if you have not already submitted the papers.