Affinity Groups
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 Wednesday from 3pm - 5pm, and at lunchtime on Mondays P6, Wednesdays P5 and Thursdays P4. We also connect on Google Class # x7ptrcu
We meet in Room 238 every Wednesday from 3pm - 5pm, 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.
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
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 The Library every Friday 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.
The group meets in The Library every Friday 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.
UPCOMING EVENTS
NYC Pride March 2025:
Date: Sunday, June 29th
Start Time: Noon
Starting Point: 25th Street and 5th Avenue
Route: South on 5th Avenue, west on 8th Street, north on 7th Avenue, passing the New York City AIDS Memorial, and dispersing in Chelsea at 16th Street and 7th Avenue
Ending Point: 16th Street and 7th Avenue
The march will also pass the Stonewall National Monument.