Michaelah Valentine
Where did you grow up and what was your first language?
I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. My first language is English.
What from your hometown do you wish you could find in New York City?
When I was younger, I loved attending the annual carnival, festival, or circus that came in town. I eagerly waited for the day I could play games to win the biggest stuffed animals, wear some funky circus light up gear, and eat zeppoles and funnel cake with my friends and family. I still look forward to all of those things even now because they bring me back to when I was a child growing up and remind me of home.
Where did you go to college?
I attended Rutgers University where I earned my B.A. in Social Work and Africana Studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education at Relay Graduate School of Education.
What was your favorite book in middle school?
My favorite book in middle school was The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
What is the best part of teaching at Hamilton Grange?
The best part of teaching at HG is having the wonderful opportunity of getting to know my students and building relationships with them during Advisory and Club. I enjoy these moments because they allow both the students and teachers to understand that we are both not only teachable, but, we are both people. When I was in middle school often times the only thing I knew about my teachers is that they were teachers and maybe if they had a pet. It was like solving a mystery to know that they had a life outside of teaching. Club and Advisory not only add a unique way for students to learn more about one another, but for staff and students to build sustainable relationships while learning.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not teaching?
I love exploring different places like museums and restaurants with my family and close friends. I also enjoy doing hair.
What is your favorite quote?
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 NKJV
Michaelah Valentine
Where did you grow up and what was your first language?
I was born and raised in Newark, New Jersey. My first language is English.
What from your hometown do you wish you could find in New York City?
When I was younger, I loved attending the annual carnival, festival, or circus that came in town. I eagerly waited for the day I could play games to win the biggest stuffed animals, wear some funky circus light up gear, and eat zeppoles and funnel cake with my friends and family. I still look forward to all of those things even now because they bring me back to when I was a child growing up and remind me of home.
Where did you go to college?
I attended Rutgers University where I earned my B.A. in Social Work and Africana Studies. I am currently pursuing my Masters in Education at Relay Graduate School of Education.
What was your favorite book in middle school?
My favorite book in middle school was The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney.
What is the best part of teaching at Hamilton Grange?
The best part of teaching at HG is having the wonderful opportunity of getting to know my students and building relationships with them during Advisory and Club. I enjoy these moments because they allow both the students and teachers to understand that we are both not only teachable, but, we are both people. When I was in middle school often times the only thing I knew about my teachers is that they were teachers and maybe if they had a pet. It was like solving a mystery to know that they had a life outside of teaching. Club and Advisory not only add a unique way for students to learn more about one another, but for staff and students to build sustainable relationships while learning.
What is your favorite thing to do when you are not teaching?
I love exploring different places like museums and restaurants with my family and close friends. I also enjoy doing hair.
What is your favorite quote?
"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." Romans 12:2 NKJV
VIDA ESTUDIANTIL
Atletismo
El deporte es paralelo a la vida, y es por eso que creemos profundamente en la importancia del atletismo en Hamilton Grange.
Ganar es bonito y da buenas sensaciones, pero esa sensación pasa rápidamente, y lo que perdura son las lecciones que nos ha enseñado el juego y la preparación para él.
Si bien un juego se juega en una sola tarde, en ese juego experimentamos felicidad, miseria, alegría y angustia; no se sabe lo que sucederá; puede que seas un héroe, puede que no. Qué mejor manera de prepararse para lidiar con esas emociones en la vida que en un campo de juego con nuestros amigos y entrenadores que se asegurarán de que, no importa, recibamos apoyo.
Aquí hay algunas cosas que se enseñan a los estudiantes-atletas:
La vida es como el juego anterior: un juego serio en el que haces tu mejor esfuerzo, sin importar los obstáculos que enfrentes.
Ganar no es el punto, querer ganar es el punto.
Nunca estar satisfecho con lo que ha hecho es el punto. Nunca ceder es el punto.
Nunca defraudar a nadie es el punto.
Jugar para ganar, seguro. Pero pierde como un campeón. Porque no es ganar lo que cuenta, lo que cuenta es intentarlo.
BANDERA DE FUTBOL
BALONCESTO
FÚTBOL
BÉISBOL
GOLF
ANIMADORAS
Musical de secundaria
En junio de 2018, nuestros estudiantes presentaron su primer musical, la edición de Broadway Jr. de High School Musical.
Nos sorprendieron las habilidades de nuestros estudiantes como actores, cantantes, escenógrafos y diseñadores de iluminación y esperamos con ansias la producción de este año, ¿cuál será?
Los estudiantes de periodismo de Hamilton Grange presentes:
Como parte de las ofertas de nuestro club diurno escolar, este año nuestros estudiantes periodistas están trabajando arduamente para cubrir lo que está sucediendo en el mundo y en HGMS. Haga clic en el banner para ver el último número.
Artes visuales
Nuestros estudiantes han creado un mural de 200 pies en nuestros pasillos, han diseñado y pintado la entrada a nuestro piso en el edificio y han sido reconocidos por sus obras de arte en competencias de toda la ciudad. Desde nuestra fundación hace más de 5 años, ¡nuestros estudiantes han pintado 11 murales dentro y fuera de nuestro edificio!
Nuestros artistas maestros facilitaron la creación de un mural que ayudamos a comisionar al lado de nuestro gimnasio para iluminar nuestra comunidad y poner a nuestra juventud a trabajar a través del Programa de Empleo Juvenil de Verano. Vea nuestros esfuerzos en los dos videos a continuación:
Otros clubes y oportunidades extracurriculares
Tenemos varias otras formas en que los estudiantes pueden participar después de la escuela entre las 3:00 y las 5:30 p.m.
Recoja una solicitud en la escuela para aprovechar todos los deportes y clubes mencionados en esta página.