First Edition

September
2018
THE TYWLS TIMES

Looking Forward to….

Welcome Page 1
Looking Back 2
Staff Introductions 3
We have an exciting year Fun and Games 4
ahead and are bringing Miss Know it All Page
some new and exciting
events to TYWLS of
Queens! This newsletter
was launched to ensure
that you have information
about your school com-
munity from student lead-
ers at TYWLS of Queens. Here, There, and Everywhere
We welcome your feed-
back and hope that you
Women - Toushi Karim Adolescents - Saira Ali
will consider being a part Here There
of this publication. The candidates — two black women, a black On Sunday, September 16th, thousands gath-
man, an eight-month pregnant white woman ered at Garmin to bring awareness to teen
and a gay man — represent one of the most suicide. According to the American Founda-
Top Three Principal Tips: diverse fields for office of Attorney General tion for Suicide Prevention each year 44,965
in New York. American die through suicide. The walk is
1. Keep every class grade at Source: Mays, Jeffery C. Diversity in Attorney Gen- known as the Speak Up Walk, and Septem-
eral’s Race Is Celebrated: Whoever Wins Will Make ber 16th marks there third year. Local
85% on the report card or History. NY Times
higher. A passing grade is Olathe, Kansas, parents came together and
65%, but that will not give found the organization and the walk. Source:
There Jordan Betts, Thousands attend walk to fight teen
you a chance at the college ofThe USA Women’s National Team won the suicide, www. kshb.com
your dreams. Aim high, you FINA (Fédération internationale de natation
deserve to give yourself the {English: International Swimming Federa- Everywhere
tion}) World Cup title for the third straight Today, opposition is dominated by Russia's
best. time and maintained their hold on all major teens and young adults raised under the Putin
2. Join an after-school club and FINA championships. rule. On September 9th, political opposition
Source: Swimming World Writers. USA Women’s members gathered in more than 80 Russian
expand your perspectives on Water Polo Wins Third Straight FINA World Cup.
the way you view yourself Swimming World
cities and towns to protest pensions reforms.
In photos and videos children and teens can
and the world. We have eve- be seen being arrested by police. Parents usu-
rything from bowling to cook- Everywhere ally don't want to take the risk violent retalia-
A Statement festival in Gothenburg, Sweden,
ing. Find your passion!! is billed as the world’s first music festival tion and force of the police. It's quite interest-
ing to see how kids are willing to stand in
3. There is a leadership lunch for exclusively for women, transgender, and non- place for their parents in the streets during
students that will be held in binary people. The festival is occurring after a
wave of episodes of sexual harassment at oth- protests to be part of an attempt to change
my office on the 3rd Friday of things around. That's what you call youth
er events in Sweden.
every month. Look out for an Source: Anderson, Christina.Yeginsu, Ceylan Tired of taking matters in their own hands. Source:
invite in the hallway when Sexual Assault, Music Festival for Women Stresses a (Author) Unknown, Russia: Police crush peaceful
‘Safe Zone’. NY Times protests and arrest hundreds including children
you see me! www.amnesty.org

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 Looking Back
Summer Bridge Excerpts from a
Student Volunteer and a Student Participant
By: Dana Delmohammed By: Christine Sung

Hi! I'm Christine I'm a

Summer Bridge 2018 was a 6th grade student at TYWLS!
great experience. My younger sis- I am really shy especially out-
ters bonded well with each other doors and in new places where
and began the process of adjusting there are strangers. But in the
to their new school and peers. building of TYWLS I feel safe
Summer Bridge in general is a and a bit more confident than be-
great program, and I’m speaking fore. I talk to others and more
from experience. teachers and they say nice things
Like my sisters two summers that encourage me. I'm still working
ago, I was also scared and nervous to try and not to be shy but I think
about a new school, new teachers, I've gotten a bit better because of
and new friends. But when I went TYWLS.
to Summer Bridge, I made new Part of why my confidence rising
friends and met some of my new was because of the summer bridge pro-
teachers. I would say it made the gram. If I wasn't a part of it I probably
transition easier. When I got to wouldn't have friends now because I'm
school on the first day, I wasn’t as too shy to speak to others. I loved the
nervous as I thought I would be. I trips they had. I thought the ideas the
had each class with at least one of teachers thought of was really creative
my friends that I had met during and the activities helped me make
Summer Bridge and I made new stronger bonds with my friends. They
friends in each class. encouraged us to mingle with other stu-
Summer Bridge is a great pro- dents and I got myself some new
gram that I think should continue friends by doing that. That's my experi-
for new students to come. ence at TYWLS so far, I hope you all
enjoy your year at TYWLS!

Artwork By:
Edlyn Awedoba Suicide Prevention Hotlines/Help Tips
Samaritans – for everyone
By: Saira Ali
Call 116 123 Email jo@samaritans.org
th Childline – for children and
1. Suicide is the 10 leading cause of death young people under 19 Call 0800 111
in the U.S.
2. No complete count is kept of suicide
attempts in the U.S. If a person says they are considering suicide
3. For every suicide, 25 attempt.
4. On average, there are 123 suicides per *Take the person seriously
day. *Talk to a trusted adult
5. On average, there are 123 suicides per *Stay with them
day. *Help them remove lethal means
*Call the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
I’ve made an attempt *Text TALK to 741741 to text with a
trained crisis counselor from the Crisis
To support you recovery
Text Line for free, 24/7
*be kind to yourself
*Escort them to mental health services or
*Take care of your health
*Talk to those you trust an emergency room
*Find a mental health professional
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 Staff Introductions
Introducing Ms. Schnall!
By: Maham Rahman
THE TYWLS
TIMES STAFF
Full Name: Maggie Schnall
 Ms. Panday
I am extremely honored to be a part
 Ms. Pineda of the esteemed TYWLS of Queen's
 Ms. Jones community. I majored in special edu-
 Maham Rahman cation at Youngstown State Univer-
 Saira Ali sity in Ohio. I'm currently the new
 Tanisha Narine Payroll Pupil Accounting Secretary.
 Toushi Karim My hobbies include cooking, spend-
ing time with my family, and exer-
 Shannon Boodhoo cising (I work as the Femcho coordi-
 Ishrat Jahan nator for TYWLS as well)! You can
 Charlize Blake find me in the main office I am look-
 Akelia Reynolds ing forward to meeting all of you
 Vaana Singh wonderful TYWLS scholars soon!!!

The Science Honor Society Induc-

New Members tion Ceremony
By: Saira Ali and Maham
 Fariha Uddin
On Wednesday, September 26th, the
 Maimuna Seikh National Science Honor Society Induc-
 Edlyn Awedoba tion Ceremony occurred in TYWLS of
 Micalah Powell Queens. The ceremony was meant to rec-
 Zumaradda Gazali ognize junior high students who are mak-
ing progress in the scientific field. The
event began with some light mingling
between the inductees and their families,
as well as a serving of some light refresh-
ments. With a brief welcome conducted
by Ms. Panday. A TYWLS senior sang Four candles were lit in representation of leadership,
the song “Stay with Me” to represent the scholarship, and the eternal light of scientific
journey these young scientists are about knowledge. The Inductees then stood to make a pledge
to go on. (Continued next column->) to their responsibility as a member of the Science Honor
Society. Then, Ms. Davis began pining the new mem-
ber’s special pins to their shirts really symbolizing how
much of an honor it is to be a part of this society. Par-
Side Note ents who attended the event had the honor of pinning the
pins on their daughters themselves. Towards the end,
The newspaper club is always looking for new inductees were given their own candles to light, inflam-
members we accept anybody who has determina- mable ones, to showcase their accomplishment we then
tion, and drive. Feel free to speak to Maham Rah- had a group picture.
It was a remarkable and memorable event overall it
man or Ms. Jones about anything related to the will be remembered throughout these scholar’s lives for-
TYWLS TIMES. ever. A quote from Ms. Davis about the event, “I’m ex-
Their emails are rahmanmaham@tywlsqueens.org, cited to start the very first chapter of the New York State
and djones@tywlsqueens.org. Science Honor Society. I’m looking forward for the in-
ductees to come”.
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 Entertainment

Ms. Know It All Column

Send in your problems & she’ll give you an answer in the next edition!
Use Google Classroom or hand a sealed paper to Mrs. Jones. Choose a made up name!

Dear Broken Lover, Dear Barbie in Depression,

Sometimes it’s good to let go. Don’t let toxic people remain
in your life and control you. If you don’t want something or
your partner is forcing you to do or say certain things, you
need to be honest about your wants and needs. Take what
actions you think are necessary for you to do the very best
in life. Don’t be a bad influence to others and don’t let bad
influences into your life.
Sincerely,
Ms. Know It All
Life can be difficult at times, but you need to overcome that
stage and remain as strong as possible. Talking to a trusted per-
son about your problems can help you feel a lot better. Take
some time to meditate to clear your mind and relax. Write all
your problems or feelings onto a paper and destroy that paper
afterwards, if you want to avoid anyone knowing.
If you think you are a danger to yourself get help from a profes-
sional. You are not bound to sadness or a miserable life. Your
actions are what determine the outcome of any situation.
With Love and Care,
Miss Know It All

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