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The Bronx Bronx Institute at Lehman College • Bronx Bronx GEAR UP Network
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The classes of 2021 & 2022 at CIMS and PPA are amongst the strongest classes I I have worked with In such unprecedented times they continue to make us all proud Working with CIMS and and PPA students and and staff as part of the Bronx GEAR UP Network
partnership has been an honor Students in both schools go through many of the struggles and challenges that typical high school students are facing What What makes makes you you you strong strong is your goals! What What makes makes you you you strong strong is is your your resilience! What makes you you you strong is is your your perseverance! You all make what I I do so very special I I know Pelham Preparatory Academy
Dear Students and Families Pelham Preparatory Academy
hopes that you you and your families are doing well and and staying safe and and healthy during these challenging times We are so grateful to continue our relationship with GEAR UP and our coach Kimberlee Rodriguez during this school year of remote learning Through this partnership we are excited to offer so many opportunities to our 11th and 12th grade students in order to prepare them for college and career readiness We are especially looking forward to encouraging you all to take advantage of GEAR UP’s Harvard and Brown program Summer 2021 We’ve received such great feedback about what these ivy league schools have offered our GEAR UP students in the past We can imagine how tough it may be balancing remote learning while preparing for college We are so proud of you for staying committed to your studies and learning as you you plan for your future! Use this time to embrace all of the changes that have allowed you to to grow in so many ways Don’t forget to to capture these moments that speak to your resilience strength and and your ability to thrive Your class is so unique and and you you are definitely making history Be sure to to find and use your authentic voice while you you are writing your story Pelham Preparatory Academy's Admin Team with all all of the online meetings phone calls and emails you continue to strive for your best It is a privilege to be your Bronx GEAR UP Network
College Academic Readiness Coach and I will continue to help guide you you through all all the obstacles and challenges you you may face as they arise and and until you you have achieved your graduation and and college goals Kimberlee Rodriguez GEAR UP Academic College Readiness Coach Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
The Bronx Bronx Institute Bronx Bronx GEAR UP Network
you you you you it so you you you you can can can know who you you you you are what you you you you can can can rise from how you you you you can can can still come out of it ” -–Maya Angelou
Frederick Nelson
It is our our sincere hope that each of you you and your loved ones are doing well staying healthy and safe in this this very tricky period of this this COVID-19 pandemic My name is Fredrick Nelson
and I am am the principal at at at the Collegiate Institute for Math and Science
(CIMS) I I am currently in in year seven of my
principal tenure and thus far this role has been the honor of my
lifetime At the the moment the the coronavirus infection rate rate is increasing at at at a a a a a a rate rate not seen since spring This increase in in in in in in infection rate brings with it it an an increased in in hospitalization and other consequences Restrictions are placed on on restaurants churches and even our school gatherings These restrictions have led to forms of social and and emotional challenges among the young young and and not so young young alike So how have I I been coping in in this era of COVID-19? The answer in two words is “self-care ” Maintaining our social emotional and physical well-being is paramount Over the last seven or so months I have simply scheduled some time time to unwind after work
For you this time time may be be be after work
during your lunch break before going to bed or or or other times convenient to you The introduction of this targeted relaxation period will help you create some space between your personal and work
life Thus helping you manage life’s daily stress Concrete activities that I have employed and you may employ employ as well include reading a a a a a a book having a a a a a a nice cup of your favorite tea tea (teatime) going for a a a a a a thirty-minute walk walk or completing a a a a a thirty-day challenge of walking or or jogging one mile In other words any safe activity that will free your mind from the day-to-day hassle of life may be helpful in in helping you to maintain healthy mind and body With good wishes Frederick Nelson
Principal