The Park Slope Edu cation Complex at Middle School 88

Ailene Altman Mitchell, Principal

544 7t h Avenue ∙ Brooklyn, NY 11215 ∙ 718 -788-4482/Fax718 -76 8-0213

Park Slope Education Complex at Middle School 88

Morning and After School Program Directory
After School Supervisors:
Mr. Bonomi- Tuesdays & Thursdays
Mr. Nusser- Mondays and Wednesdays
Mr. DiLeo- Fridays

Parents and Students-

Please be on the look-out for announcements about start-up dates, auditions and meetings throughout the school
year. No student will be able to participate in any after school activity without a signed permission slip on file!

88 Miles Per Hour (Middle School 88 Rock Band)

Middle School 88’s after school rock band program has the following main objectives: (1) to expose as many
students as possible to rock music, (2) to prepare students to get into specialized high schools with music programs,
(3) to create a learning environment that allows students to grow as musicians, (4) to build confidence in students
through public performance and (5) to help students understand that music, as an art, is a reflection of their own
world. Rock on!!

○ Contact: Mr. Torres FTorres8@schools.nyc.gov

Mr. Simborski

○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays

3:30-5:00 P.M.
Room 107

88 Unplugged (Middle School 88 Acoustic Guitar)

Learn to read music and scales while also honing your ability to play popular (and unpopular!) “unplugged” songs.
Write song lyrics and melodies and perform at school functions.

○ Contact: Mr. Tulloch ATulloc@schools.nyc.gov

○ Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays

3:30-5:00 P.M.
Room 107

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
Sunset Park Story
Adapted from West Side Story, students will rewrite the story to modern times and perform onstage. Components
include acting, singing and dancing

○ Contact: Ms. Bomberger mbomberger83@yahoo.com

Ms. Chu emailms.chu@gmail.com

○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays

3:30-5:30 P.M.
Rooms 109, 122 & Auditorium

Rosetta Stone Breakfast Club

○ Rosetta Stone is a language program which allows English Language Learners to work through
language acquisition at their own pace. This program provides an individual language lab for
students who can set their own goals and monitor their own progress. Open to 30 students

○ Contact: Ms. Wolosky nwolosk@schools.nyc.gov

○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays-Fridays

7:30 A.M.-8:30 A.M.
Computer Lab

M.S. 88 Dance Team

○ The Middle School 88 Dance Team will start each practice time with warm-ups (stretching and
freestyle) and then learn jazz and hip-hop routines for the remaining time. They will perform
during Middle School 88 athletic events and additional evening school-wide performances. Once
there is an established team, members will have the opportunity to present choreography to the
group that will be incorporated into routines.
○ Contact: Ms. Wynne kjwynne88@gmail.com
○ Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays
3:30-5:00 P.M.
Alternating Thursdays
3:30-5:00 P.M.
Room 245/Gym

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
M.S. 88 Newsletter
○ The M.S. 88 Newsletter will be a monthly publication that will focus on the latest goings-on at
Middle School 88. There will be a sports section, “gossip” section, teacher spotlight section, as
well as a variety of other news topics that will be determined by the editorial staff. Students who
like to write and have an ear for news are encouraged to apply.
○ Contact: Ms. Pugh mwezi5@gmail.com
○ Meeting Time/Location Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Room 349

M.S. 88 e-Zine
○ We will launch an online publication for Middle School 88 featuring written student work
featuring student writing as well as audio and video elements. Students will act as editors for
student art and writing while learning how to edit text, video and web pages. Students will also
have the opportunity to enter creative writing contests at our school and manage the entry process
for contests outside of school.
○ Contact: Mr. Christiansen keithchr.nyc@gmail.com
○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
(January-June)
TBD

Fires, Knives and Stuff Like That! The M.S. 88 Cooking Club
○ Cooking involves methods, observation and practice. These things are great for interdisciplinary
work and understanding food and the people who eat it. You will learn about healthy food and
not-so-healthy food through disciplined work in our kitchen, field trips and farm studies.
○ Contact: Mr. Christiansen keithchr.nyc@gmail.com
○ Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.
(November-June)
254/240

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
Library Open Access
○ Visit the library before school or after the Extended Day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday to
return or renew your library books, pick out new books, play board games, read in a quiet and
comfortable place, use the computer to work on projects and papers, or get homework help.
○ Contact: Ms. Ahart mahart@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday
8:00 A.M.-8:30 A.M.,
3:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
Library

CHAMPS Athletic Program

○ Students will be able to apply for a variety of athletic programs including but not limited to flag
football, golf and soccer. Sports will vary per season.
○ Contact: Mr. Panagiotakos APanagi3@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays-Thursdays
3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M.
Gym
Outdoor venues including Chelsea Piers and Prospect Park
(Field trip slip required)

Visual Arts
○ Our Visual Arts teacher, Ms. Capalbo will work collaboratively with teachers in order to help
students recognize societal, historical and cultural significance of art. This will be achieved by
connecting the visual arts to other disciplines while also allowing students to apply their skills and
knowledge learned to the real world. Additionally, students will develop individual and global
perspectives on art, utilize principles of art and explore perspective, scale and point of view. This
will be achieved through units centered on but not limited to painting, drawing sculpture and
collage.
○ Contact: Ms. Capalbo Acapalbo2@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location Tuesdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Room 132

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
M.S. 88 Yearbook
○ Students will participate in all aspects of creating the 2010-2011 Yearbook. These include
documenting and photographing all events (schoolwide and out of the building) that will take
place throughout the school year. Only creative, out of the box thinkers need apply!!
○ Contact: Mr. Rosenzweig JRosenzweig@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location: Varying Days
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Room 354

M.S. 88 Road Runners

○ The Road Runners team practices two times a week during the fall and spring. Road Runners
train to compete in a wide variety of races and events. Program highlights include traveling to
Icahn Stadium in Manhattan for competitions, as well as the one mile Run for Champions race,
held annually in Central Park. Road Runners get in shape by exercising and learning how to eat a
health diet. Beep! Beep!
○ Contact: Mr. Rosenzweig JRosenzweig@schools.nyc.gov
Mr. Cohen JCohen56@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location: Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Room 143
Gym
Prospect Park (Field trip slip required)

Peer Leadership Team

○ Do you have an ability to influence your peers? Can you encourage your peers to establish and
achieve their goals? Do you have empathy towards the experiences and ideas of others? Do you
have a sense of purpose, direction and a vision? Can you make a positive difference in your
school? If you have these qualities, you can become a Peer Leader. The Peer Leadership team
will meet after school, two times a week during the fall and spring. The team members will
participate in various icebreakers, team building activities and group orojects. The culminating
activity will be a Peer Leadership Trip.

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
 ○ Contact: Ms. Douglas mizzbee@verizon.net
Mr. Carroll
○ Meeting time/Location Tuesdays and Thursdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
TBD

LEGO Robotics: Body Forward

○ Build autonomous robots that will complete missions based on the overall theme: Body Forward
while participating in LEGO League competitions. You will have the opportunity to learn
engineering and design, math and science concepts and the importance of teamwork through
LEGO Robotics!
○ Contact: Ms. Azcona ms.azcona@gmail.com
Ms. Archer
Mr. Rose
○ Meeting Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Friday
2:42-5:00 P.M.
Room 254

Comic Creators
○ Are you into comics, manga, anime and graphic novels? Do you wait at your comic shop for the
new releases on Wednesday afternoons? Can you recreate the cover of Uncanny X-Men #94 from
memory ? Calling all budding storytellers/artists who want to channel their creativity onto the
page in lurid detail! The Comics Creators program is waiting for you!
○ Contact: Mr. Diaz JDiaz2@schools.nyc.gov
○ Meeting Time/Location: Wednesday
3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M.
Room 145

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *
Build-Up!
o Seventh grade tested and eighth grade approved, Mr. T. Maldonado brings you a program that will
take your mind and body to the next level. Boost your sports-perfomance with the calisthenics
exercises of this program. Build your confidence in school and beyond with the character-building
strategies you'll learn. If you want to build up, YOU KNOW WHAT'S UP!
Purpose: Character and health development.
o Contact: Mr. Maldonado Tmaldonado2@schools.nyc.gov

o Meeting Time/Location: Mondays & Thursdays

3:30 - 4:30 P.M.
Room 356

Mathletics

o Mathletics captivates and challenges students in a stimulating, interactive environment. Students are
able to work through the curriculum at their own pace. It will also provide immediate feedback to
students, teachers and parents.

o Contact: Mr. Bradshaw JBradshaw2@schools.nyc.gov

o Meeting Time/Location Mondays and Wednesday

3:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M
Room 221

*Three Schools on the Road to Excellence*

* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed ia Ar ts , Re s e ar ch & Te ch n o l o gy – V i to D i L eo , As s i st a n t Pr i n ci pa l *
* Th e S ch o o l f or I n t e g ra t ed S t ud i e s Th r o u g h t h e Ar t s – Ga r y N u s se r , As s is t a nt Pri n ci p a l*
* Th e S ch o o l f or M ed i cal & H e al t h Ca r e er s - M a t th e w Ba r o n e, As si s ta n t Pr i n ci p al , I . A. *
* Gu i d a n ce & S af e t y – J o s e ph Bo n om i, Ass i st a n t Pr i nci p a l *