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@LissetteCC13 @YonkersSchools @EnricoFermi27 @SuptQuezada He truly is a rockstar!

Thank you Principal Ametrano for always going above and beyond to support our Hispanic Heritage Celebration!! DJ Mark is the best✨@YonkersSchools @EnricoFermi27 @SuptQuezada

On October 8, 2012, the César E. Chávez National Monument was established to honor labor activist, Chávez, known for improving wages and working and living conditions for farm workers. nationalparks.org/explore/parks/…

To add to the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations throughout Yonkers, we highlight the 2022 theme, "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." What can inclusivity look/sound/feel like ... for and within Hispanic/Latin American communities? Listen: learningforjustice.org/classroom-reso…

Yonkers Public Schools' 2022-2023 Seal of Biliteracy Program Student Application period open now! forms.office.com/r/Fx6Ya0i4NK @LissetteCC13 @GortonHS @riversideramily @Saunders_HS @YonkersMHS @YMA_PKthrough12

Congrats to the 172 members of the Class of 2022 who graduated with the NYS Seal of Biliteracy... check out how YPS is promoting multilingualism in the newsletter published by the New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages (p. 4) nysed.gov/common/nysed/f…

Seeking exceptional teachers of World Languages, English as a New Language, and Bilingual Education — apply today!

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Hot off the presses! Shooting for the Stars: The Life of Master Cinematographer James Wong Howe... A book talk and celebration of AAPI Heritage Month with Director of Library Services Ms. Tracey Wong and Gorton HS soon-to-be-grad Justin Lagual youtu.be/ZH8b6IXDrBA

@LissetteCC13 @YonkersSchools @mariaAmeyer03 @RcollinsJudon

YPS Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee!! 🧡We are passionate, committed and inspired to deepen this work!!@quezada1229 @YonkersSchools @mariaAmeyer03 @RcollinsJudon

@GibranPS28 Gibran 7th and 8th graders responded to the writing prompt: "Love is..." Their words (exactly as they were written) were copied and pasted into an online word cloud generator to create this heartbeat word cloud. Love is love is love.

St. John's University's Project LEADER 12-course (22 cred.; 2.5 year) program offers 75% tuition assistance to teachers who enroll and complete a paired certification program in School Building Leadership and TESOL or BE extension certification yonkerspublicschools-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal…

Looking forward to our Black History Celebration!It’s almost here! February 15, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. Our students are brilliant our Art & Music teachers are amazing❤️💚🧡 Don’t miss it! Nasser & Tanya working hard!@YonkersSchools @quezada1229 @ypsarts @NasserIbrahim #ypsunstoppable

It may be the last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, but the storytelling continues. Here is a digital bookshelf of stories, some of which are read by YPS community members. Recognize anyone? #slide=id.p3" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">docs.google.com/presentation/d…

Quiz Question #4: When is Hispanic Heritage Month? Last chance to register to get the Zoom link! bit.ly/YPS-Celebrates…

Quiz Question #3: Do these terms mean the same thing? Register for and get the Zoom link to celebrate with us tomorrow, Friday, October 15th! bit.ly/YPS-Celebrates…

Quiz Question #2. What ingredient do these dishes have in common? Register and join us on Friday at the YPS Virtual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration — bit.ly/YPS-Celebrates…

First Quiz Question of the Week! How will YOU answer: A, B, or C? See you in the comments... and come back tomorrow for the next Quiz Question!

Show what you know about Hispanic Heritage Month! From Tues. 10/12 to Fri. 10/15, post your answer to the quiz questions! Join the Zoom celebration on 10/15 to find out the answers and who'll be the lucky prize winners! @LissetteCC13 @YPScommunity @ypsarts

Recognizing our successful Latino Principals during Hispanic /Latino Heritage Month! You rock!! Thank you for making a difference every day! Fun fact: 60 % of our students are of Latino heritage ❤️ @YonkersSchools @YPScommunity @quezada1229

Démosle color a nuestras vidas! Nuestros niños en Fermi nos llenan de alegría y orgullo ❤️@EnricoFermi27 @YPScommunity @YonkersSchools