Affinity Groups

SHADES: A MULTICULTURAL AFFINITY GROUP

 SHADES: A MULTICULTURAL AFFINITY GROUP flyer 

Do you identify as Black, African American, Latinx, Caribbean American, or a person of color? Do you want to have a space to talk about topics relevant to our communities?
 
Join us in Room 124 every Monday at 8am.

If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please e-mail Mrs. Weisz or Ms. Mason.
 
Juneteenth
​MS54 Auditorium
The freedom day of all freedom days! Acknowledge Juneteenth each year with Booker T. by joining us for dinner and a movie! Families, bring out your best dishes to share with the community, and let's dine together, potluck style! You don't want to miss this community event!

ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN ASSOCIATION

   

The Asian Pacific Islander American Association club was founded by a cohort of students who were inspired by the growing sense of Asian/Pacific Islander activism during the winter of 2020.

We meet in Room 238 every Tuesday from at 8am - 8:40am, and at lunchtime on Mondays P6, Wednesdays P5 and Thursdays P4. We also connect on Google Class # x7ptrcu

Please join us!

We also celebrate the Lunar New Year in January/February -- In 2025 on January 29, the Year of the Snake!, and Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, where we celebrate API culture, stories and talent!
 
Lunar New Year Festival
The Asian Pacific Islander American Association hosts an annual Lunar New Year Festival where attendees enjoy free activities and food. There are arts and crafts such as calligraphy, lantern-making, dragon-making, and tiger painting. There are also events such as a raffle and performances. Most of all, this is a chance for MS54 students, staff and families to have fun and celebrate the Lunar New Year together.
 
We can’t wait to see you at our next event!

GENDER SEXUALITY ALLIANCE

 Gender Sexuality Alliance graphic 

Students interested in meeting peers in the LGBTQ+ community across all grades should consider joining the Gender Sexuality Alliance. The GSA is a safe space for all students to be themselves and to discuss LGBTQ+ issues, problems and experiences - while both improving the schools community and of course, hanging out with friends and having fun!

The group meets in Room 101 every Monday at 8am. If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please sign up for more info (you must have a DOE account) or e-mail Mr. Chilelli.

​2021 - 2022 EVENTS

Pride Celebration
June 13, 2022 @ 3:30pm​
Join MS54 and the GSA in celebrating Pride! There will be music, art projects, face painting and more. 

Pride Trip
June 21, 2022
​During school hours.
​The GSA will be taking its annual trip to Stonewall on June 21st. Students complete a tour of the historic Queer sites in the West Village where they will learn more about the history of Queer rights in NYC.