Cooperative alliances that work collaboratively are a powerful force.
Click here to see the rankings and awards from the 2012 FRC New York City Regional.Click here to check out the finals - Round 1.
Click here to check out Round 3 of the finals- the last round.
To win the finals, Team 522, along with their alliance partners, Team 1635 Team 125, had to win 2 out of the 3 rounds. We won rounds 1 and 3. Way cool to cut the net.
Click here to check out a neat perspective on the matches at the 2012 FRC New York Regional known as Chief Delphi Thread.
Click here for a "robot' eye view of the triple balance.
For 3 days, it was a STEM extravaganza - 66 Teams, 16 rounds of competition, sportsmanship,strategy, and creativity. Plus there was a good dose of calorie-burning cheering and line dancing in between the set ups of the rounds.
What a weekend!
Went to a PD and there were two major take aways.
The Staten Island Career Coaches (SICC) work with McKee upper class men on resume building, and developing job interview skills. During the 3-week program, the coaches mentor McKee’s juniors and seniors in identifying strengths and developing strategies to best communicate their assets to potential employers, apprenticeships, and colleges.
The SICC program, now in its 3rd year at Mckee, has established impressive statistics. Last year, after completing the SICC program, 15 students were interviewed and 10 received job placement through Workforce1, a service provided by the NYC Department of Small Business Services. One student received a Graphic Design internship with Coach Carol DiMarco, owner of Blue Label Design. This school year, 6 students from the SICC program are working in specialized internships through Workforce1 and 20 students are currently participating in the Pencil Fellows internship program.
It's Friday, 3 p.m. and I see a small group of students heading down to the Auto shop. I remember that Mr. Sarno, the Automotive teacher, established contact with the Antique Automotive Club. The representatives said they wanted to see if students wanted to learn about restoring and repairing antique custom automobiles. The first meeting occurred in February and about 4-5 students showed up. I was pleasantly surprised (remember it's Friday, after school)
The students have been introduced to different cars every two weeks. There was an air of deep appreciation, looking at the lines of the car, and the many other details that are all part of the restoration efforts of the members. The driver of the yellow hot rod indicated it took 2 years to build it. It's a fiberglass body on a 1928 chassis. The students had to explain that to me. They also had to explain the difference between a chassis and a body. 
Entering into the shop, I see students listening to one of the representatives from the Antique Automobile Club as they stare in appreciation at the cars. I think I actually hear a little choir singing "ah - the beauty of a car." Mr. Sarno then tells the students it's time to go into the other room and learn about another facet about another mechanical feature from one of the members from the Antique Automotive Club. 
Once again, DANA Motor Ford helped McKee High School by staging a "DRIVE ONE" event. I am deeply grateful to the faculty, staff, administrators, and neighbors in and around the community who stopped by and test drove one of the 6 cars provided by DANA Ford Motors of Staten Island. Just posing with the Ford Mustang, on a cool breezy day was a delight, as you can see from the smiles on the faces of the students.
One of the highlights from the PTA meeting today, Saturday, 4/21/12, was the presentation, organized by Ms. Mullen, Assistant Principal of English. 
This May, McKee had the good fortune, through the Hope and Inspiration Grant, to have Pilobolus do a 5 week workshop. Pilobolus is a dance company known for their unusual, creative, intensely complicated, collaborative movements. The students learned from dance instructors how to work together to move, to play - energetically, and teamwork. The students also learn how to improvise as soloists and as a team. The students also learn an invaluable lesson of being able to express themselves in a manner that has an impact on other areas of their life. The perseverance they use to see a project through to the end.It was lovely to see the students not only go through the various exercises they experienced, but also to reflect on the experience and the new acquaintances made during the series.Hearing the students articulate their thoughts about how the process of exploring movement was an avenue for them to become more assertive, or more confident, or just tap into a deeper source of energy and creativity was eye opening. 
By the way, another recipient of a scholarship from the Staten Island Federation of PTAs was Juan Ayllon, a quiet, resolute general education studentOkay, back to the Hungerford graduation. I was told that I would be either sitting up front or on the stage, which was fine. I got all fancied up in a nice business suit, slapped the war paint on and was ready. Here are two facts you must know. The Hungerford School graduation is very emotional because one sees students with a range of extraordinary physical, learning, and psychological challenges stand in their truth to walk, or roll with the assistance of a paraprofessional, on stage for graduation. Second, there is always a slideshow which captures the high points of the year, such as the trips and the prom. Normally I just pop in to catch the central portion of the event, to yell and cheer from the back of the auditorium, with my handy box of tissues at the ready for the emotional points. I'm from Brooklyn so I've seen a great deal in the educational field. I also know that I'm a crybaby. I'll well up with tears at a Hallmark card commercial. You can guess what happens when I see the processional at Hungerford and the slideshow.So this year, I had prepared myself for the fact that I would be on the stage. Heck I've gone every year, and every year I seem to get stronger in not crying through the entire ceremony or doing the "ugly cry." You know the ugly cry that Oprah always talks about, where one gets a headache, one's stomach and face is in a knot, and one's makeup runs. The ceremony starts, the processional happens. Okay, only light misting in the eyes. I'm pretty good. A young man is rolled on by his paraprofessional and he is beautifully dressed. His shoes are like mirrors. It's heartbreaking in terms of the level of pride and care shown in how this child and every child is dressedo n the special day. Next there is a motivational speech by one of the students, a Cristin Keller. She is a small round bundle who walks with a halting limp to the podium. She takes out a device that looks like a cell phone. She presses a button which sounds like a metronome and then she holds it to the microphone. She then proceeds to give a compelling speech, intermittently punching a button to deliver her oratory about how she has experienced growth at Hungerford. She was not able to walk or talk but through the supportive, intensive atmosphere of Hungerford, under the leadership of Dr. McInerny, she knows that her possibilities are limitless. Heavy misting in the eyes. There is a standing ovation by the entire audience.Next moment from the graduation that stuck out was the introduction of the saludatorian. A tall young man who was also the Prom King. The next moment is the introduction of the valedictorian, Thurmon Brown, part of the inclusion program from McKee. Lovely surprise. Medium misting of the eyes. Makeup still holding strong. Thurmon talks about holding three jobs, one of them in the bike shop of Hungerford School. He thanks his aunt for taking him in when his grandmother passed away. The speech is thoughtful, said with feeling, and one can see that Thurmon has practiced with the help of the master teacher Ms.Montvilo. I'm just so proud that this young man has flourished at both Hungerford and McKee. I have a smile on my face and I am enjoying the moment. Another inclusion student at McKee is called up to the microphone. Thurmon presents flowers to both of his principals: Dr. McInerny and me. Pools of water collect in my eyes. It's a miracle I didn't bump into anyone. I hug Thurmon and Araod and quickly say thank you to the audience and sit down. Medium misting of the eyes.Next comes two representatives from the Veteran's Association. They are brothers. One of the brothers organizes the New York City Veterans Association parade. Prestigious. Both brothers recently visited Ground Zero and raised and lowered two American flags. One flag is presented to Dr. McInerny, wonderfully well deserved. The second flag is presented to the young man who, in the words of one of the brothers from the Veteran's Association indicated that he wanted the bikes that he fixes "to go to the children of the wounded soldiers." They presented Thurmon Brown, a wonderfully kind young man with an open generous nature, an American flag that was raised and lowered at Ground Zero in a special ceremony.Yeah - we are talking I'm standing. I'm yelling, "Holy Cow. This is amazing. Oh my, how wonderful." I can feel my mouth and hands trembling. I bring my hands to my face and do full scale ugly cry. Yep. I cried like a baby. Wait. Thurmon realizes the enormity of what he is about to receive from the Veteran's Association. Thurmon, who is 6'3" reaches down to hug a very round, short elderly Caucasian gentleman and tears slide down his face. The whole audience was wiped away. The two assistant principals on either side of me from the Hungerford School,they teared up. Went through a half a box of tissues. Eye make up - destroyed. The ceremony was beautiful, compelling, filled with captured sweet memories and humor. I also returned back to McKee with a headache from the emotional well spring that was released at the graduation. Don't get me wrong. The ceremony was beautiful. It was also filled with a lot of tears. Thank goodness next year I'll just be part of the audience, sitting in the seats, able to blend into the background. Click here to read the article in the Staten Island Advance about the Hungerford School graduation.
McKee High School was covered in the Staten Island Advance about our high school graduation rate. Click here to see the story. Every percentage point was due to the effort of every single member of the McKee school community hawking and stalking our students to reach their potential. It's making sure that we work as a faculty to find many ways to reach and engage students so that they are able to handle more sophisticated tasks, texts, and technology.Each class is different. Already our faculty, and staff are looking at the rising seniors, class of 2013 and pinpointing areas that need to be addressed. The work continues - - - but not before there is a little vacation time to revitalize. 
Congratulations to Maliyah Greene who was accepted into the competitive internship program: Girls Who Code. Only 20 young ladies are accepted into this program. "Founded in February 2012, Girls Who Code educates, inspires, and equips under-served girls aged 13-17 with the skills and resources to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The Girls Who Code program is an eight-week summer program in New York City designed to introduce high school girls to basic software development skills and is accompanied by yearlong outreach initiatives, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities to realize each participant’s potential." 
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