ReStart Academy

🎉 Congratulations to all of the ReStart students and staff who were honored at the annual District 79 Superintendent’s Recognition Awards Ceremony!

🏆 Rookie Staff of the Year: Lois Ramirez, Teacher at Eagle Academy
💫 Excellence: Rida Tanvir, August Martin
🥇 Workforce Achievement: James Hernandez, LESP
✨ Leadership: Nova Vidals, Dynamite Brooklyn
🩵 Spirit: Laila Johnson, Eagle Academy
📈 Advancement: Henry Rosas Castro, SBVL/Outreach House
🍎 Student Leadership Council Honorees: Albimar Perez Rincon, Brianna Dircio Benitez, Prospect Heights

🌤️ Ms. Ramirez’s Science class headed outdoors on a trip to Central Park. Students transformed into field biologists for a "Science Scavenger Hunt," tracking down hidden wildlife habitats and identifying plant species throughout the park.

🧺 Afterwards, students celebrated with a picnic followed by field games out in the sun. One student shared, “I loved exploring the park! It’s huge and I had never been to those spots before!”

🎯 Happy June 1st!

Take a moment to set some personal and academic goals for the month ahead. We are here to cheer you on every step of the way! 📣

✏️ ReStart students from Promesa visited the American Museum of Natural History, where they explored world cultures from Asia, Africa, and South America through immersive exhibits. They also engaged with interactive displays on biodiversity, extinction, and climate change.

🌌 The trip concluded with the Hayden Planetarium show “Encounters in the Milky Way,” which explored the cosmic events that shaped our place in the universe. Special thanks to Mr. Zoehfeld for organizing and facilitating this enriching experience.

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave everything for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten 🇺🇸

⏰ Several students at Lower East Side Prep recently completed their internship hours for the Training Opportunities Program (TOP) administered by the Manhattan Transition & College Access Center.

🩵 This paid work-based learning experience allows students to develop post secondary vocational skills aligned to their goals and receive a stipend upon completion. One intern stated, “being a part of TOP is the extra motivation I needed to get to school everyday because people depended on me to do my job.”

🎉 Congratulations to the students on this very special accomplishment!

ReStart Academy Sites ✨ Upstate New York

Our two sites in upstate New York are residential academic treatment centers.

💡 Learn more about them here: https://www.restartacademy.org/upstate

📚 Students from George Washington recently visited the Inwood branch of the New York Public Library. During the tour, they explored the library’s diverse collections and modern features, gaining a firsthand look at the wealth of resources available to the community.

✏️ Many students also signed up for their own library cards, empowering them to return and utilize the NYPL’s services on their own.

✨ ReStart students took a step toward their future with a visit to Nassau Community College, where they explored campus life, connected with staff, and learned about academic pathways. The trip provided valuable exposure to postsecondary opportunities and encouraged students to begin envisioning their next steps beyond high school.

👏🏼 Special thanks to all the chaperones and everyone who helped make this such a memorable experience. The visit also helped students build confidence in navigating college environments and asking questions about their goals.

💐 May is here! Take a look at our ReStart Academy calendar to stay in the know.

📆 https://www.restartacademy.org/calendar