The best way to stay in touch with all things Baruch is to SIGN UP to receive our newsletter, The Baruch Blast.

You will receive regular emails from Principal Macri, The MS104 PTA, and the Guidance Department, that will contain important information about school policies, upcoming events, and much, much more. The Baruch Blast is not the PTA and the school’s only means of communication with parents, but it’s our primary way to help involved families stay informed throughout the year.

Below, you’ll find links to all Blasts From the Past, including bullet points to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

2024

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FEBRUARY

2-7-24
BARUCH BLAST: Volunteers Needed!
- Valentine's Day Dance (Feb. 9)
- Lunar New Year Celebration (Feb. 12)
- HA!-ruch Comedy Night (Feb. 15)

2-4-24
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 2-4
- HA!-ruch Comedy Night - Get Your Tickets Today!
- Lunar New Year Celebration
- Valentine's Day Dance
- Annual Auction Update

2-1-24
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 1-22-24- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP TODAY
- All info and links

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JANUARY

1-31-24
BARUCH BLAST: Comedy Night Tix on Sale!
- All info and link to tix

1-28-24
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 1-28
- Parent/Teacher Conference Sign-Ups
- Discounted SHSAT Study Program with Tutorverse
- Discount Auction Tickets and Donations
- HA!-ruch Comedy Night - Save the Date!!
#LetsGoNiners! ;)

1-25-24
(7th Grade Parents Only)
BARUCH BLAST: SHSAT Prep Course Deal!
- Information on discounted SHSAT prep course through The Tutorverse

1-21-24
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 1-21
- Picture Day Make-up This Friday
- Discount Auction Tickets and Donations
- HA!-ruch Comedy Night - Save the Date!!

1-21-24
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 11-3-23- PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP LINKS ARE LIVE
- Dates, times and links for P/T conferences on February 1st and 2nd

1-14-24
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 1-14
- NO SCHOOL TOMORROW
- Discounted Tickets for MS104 Annual Auction
- Help Us Collect Auction Items!
- HA!-ruch Comedy Night - Save the Date!!

1-7-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 1-7
- Annual Auction Info Zoom
- HA!-ruch - Save The Date!

1-5-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 1-5-24
- Eighth Grade Make Up Picture Day is Monday!
- Reminder on Cell Phone Policy
- Academic Screener Results Available in NYCSA Beginning January 16
- Parent Teacher Conferences February 1st and February 2nd

1-2-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Month Ahead, January
- Monday the 8th - 8th grade Picture Day make-up
- Monday the 15th - NO SCHOOL, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Also (Starting) Monday the 15th - Two-week Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale for our Annual Auction.
- Thursday the 18th - PTA General Meeting
- Friday the 26th - 6th and 7th grade Picture Day make-up
- Tuesday the 30th - Spring Semester Begins

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DECEMBER (2023)

12-22-23
SAVE THE DATE: MS104 Annual Auction
- Flyer for Auction on April 3rd

12-17-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 12-17
- Winter Spirit Week
- BRRR!-ruch on Tuesday
- PTA General Meeting on Thursday

12-13-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 12-13-23
- Music Concert Next Tomorrow Night!!
- Student Honor Roll Celebrations Next Week!
- Reporting Student Absences
- Brrr-uch Winter Spirit Week 12/18 through 12/22

12-11-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 12-11
- 6th Grade Parent Coffee Mixer
- MS104 Cheerleading Team. Go Lions!!
- Winter Strings Concert
- Report Card Distribution
- Winter Spirit Week
- BRRR!-ruch Celebration

12-6-23
MS104 6th Grade Parent Coffee Mixer
- WHEN: Tuesday, December 12th
- WHEN (2): Right after drop off - from about 8:30ish to 9:30ish
- WHERE: MS104 Cafeteria

12-6-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 12-6-23
- Preparation for Pivot to Remote Instruction
- Annie Jr. Student Musical Tomorrow, December 7th!
- Music Concert Next Thursday, December 14th!!
- Brrr-uch Winter Spirit Week 12/18 through 12/22

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NOVEMBER

11-26-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Month Ahead, December
- Important December Dates
- Info on #GivingTuesday

11-13-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 11-13-23
- Adults Only 70's Dance This Friday, 11/17
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- Picture Day
- Celebrations of Student Success

11-12-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 11-12
- PTA General Meeting This Thursday
- 70's Dance this Friday - Get your tickets now!!
- Parent/Teacher Conferences, Thursday and Friday

11-5-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 11-5
- NO SCHOOL this Tuesday (Election Day)
- SHSAT Test for registered 8th Graders this Wednesday
- Sign Up for Parent/Teacher Conferences
- “MS104 70's Dance," Friday, November 17th. Buy Your Tickets now!
- PTA General Meeting, Thursday the 16th

11-4-23
BUY TICKETS FOR THE MS104 70'S DANCE!

11-3-23
From Principal Macri
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP LINKS ARE LIVE

11-3-23
From The Guidance Department
HS Blast: 11-3-2023
- Info on Nov. 15 Manhattan High School Fair

11-2-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 11-2-23
- Parent/Teacher Conference Announcements
- SHSAT Reminder

11-2-23
SAVE THE DATE: Baruch/MS104 Adults Only 70's Dance!

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OCTOBER

10-30-23
BARUCH BLAST: Picture Day Corrections
- Correction of dates sent in previous Blast

10-30-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Month Ahead, November
- Important calendar dates for November

10-27-23
BARUCH BLAST: BOO!-ruch Photos!!
- Photos from our annual BOO!-ruch celebration

10-26-23
BARUCH BLAST: SHSAT Test Prep Offer - Recording Available!
- Link to recording of recent Webinar from TutorVerse, and info on their offer

10-26-23
From The Guidance Department
HS Blast: 10-26-23
- Reminder of deadline for SHSAT registration
- Recording of Webinar for Manhattan Arts High Schools Fair

10-24-23
From Principal Macri
Message From The Principal 10-24-23
- BOO!-ruch this Friday
- I-Ready Report Distribution on Friday, November 3rd
- Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 16th and 17th
- Adults Only 70s Dance Fundraiser on Friday, November 17th!

10-22-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 10-22
- BOO!-ruch - This Friday
- SHSAT Prep Course for 7th Grade Families
- First Edition of The Baruch Times!
- Philanthropy at MS104

10-15-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 10-15
- PTA General Meeting This Thursday!
- Volunteer For BOO!-ruch
- Simon Baruch Merch Sale This Week!
- Shopping Fundraiser for MS104
- Remaining October Dates
- Save The Date for our 70's Adults Only Dance

10-13-23
SAVE THE DATE: Adults Only 70's Dance
- “Friday Night Fever” is November 17th at MS104

10-8-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 10-8
- Important October Dates (Revisited)
- Volunteer For BOO!-ruch
- Shopping Fundraiser for MS104
- MS104 Counselors are Here to Help!

10-1-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 10-1
- Special Elections Zoom this Wednesday
- Link to High School Admissions seminar
- The Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is Back!
- Important October Dates
- Volunteer Form

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SEPTEMBER

9-28-23
From the Guidance Department
High School Admissions Blast: 9-28-23
- Admissions Guide Books, Guidance Counselors by Class, Admissions Seminar

9-24-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 9-24
- Recap of PTA General Meeting
- PTA Exec. Board and SLT Elections
- High School Admissions Seminar
- Please Fill Out Our Volunteer Form

9-22-23
From the Guidance Department
HS Blast 9-22-2023
- List of High School advisors
- Link to High School Admissions seminar
- High School Tour Schedules

9-20-23
BARUCH BLAST: PTA General Meeting Tomorrow, 9-21
- Info on PTA General Meeting, Volunteer Form and Volunteer Mailing List

9-19-23
Message From The Principal 9-19-23- BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
- Back to School Night: group Zoom meetings with teachers
- SCHEDULES AND LINKS: 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade

9-17-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 9-17
- PTA General Meeting This Thursday the 21st
- Back to School Night
- High School Admissions Seminar
- Be a Volunteer. Join The Baruch Brigade!
- Bookmark Our Website

9-14-23
From The Guidance Department
HS Blast: Virtual High School Meeting Information
- ATTN: 8th Grade Parents!!
- Info and registration link for High School Admissions seminar on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:00pm

9-12-23
Message From The Principal 9-12-23
- School Safety, Back to School Night (9-21), COVID-19 Protocols

9-11-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead
- Welcome to the Baruch Blast
- PTA General Meeting Info
- Volunteer for The Baruch Brigade!
- Bookmark Our Website

9-8-23
Message From The Principal 9-8-23
- Students DOE Email Accounts, Yonder Cell Phone Program, School Meals, Digital Emergency Contact Form

9-8-23
From the Guidance Department
HS Blast 9-8-2023
- Info on Myschools Accounts, Guidance Application Support, Important Dates, DOE Provided Guides

9-6-23
Message From The Principal
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS THURSDAY!
- Student Metro Card Update, Important School Contacts, 504 Plans Info

9-6-23
Baruch Blast: And So It Begins...
- Welcome Back, Summary of Principal’s Blast from 9-5-23

9-5-23
Message From The Principal
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS THURSDAY!
- New Staff Updates, Arrival and Dismissal Info, 6th Grade Supply List, Cell Phone Policy

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JUNE

6-18-23
Baruch Blast! Senior Trip, Prom Review, and More!
- Juneteenth (No School), Spanish Language Assessment, Senior Trip to 6 Flags!

6-11-23
Baruch Blast: Graduation, Final PTA General Meeting, And More!
- 8th Grade Graduation, Regents Exams, Final PTA General Meeting, Senior Prom

6-9-23
Message From The Principal 6-9-23- IMPORTANT MATHEMATICS UPDATE
- Info on accelerated math program for rising 7th and 8th graders

6-8-23
Message From The Principal 6-8-23- NEW GRADUATION DATE!
- Rain date: 6-12-23

6-1-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 6-1-23- GRADUATION VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
- SIGN UP to help set-up and/or clean-up at Graduation

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MAY

5-22-23
BARUCH BLAST: Volunteer for Spring Fling!
- Sign up for volunteers to help out with event

5-19-23
BARUCH BLAST: Oh, What a Night!!
-Reviews, highlights, and photos of Matilda, Int’l Potluck, Student Art Exhibit, and Chamber Music Orchestra performance

5-17-23
BARUCH BLAST: Important Reminders!
- For PTA General Meeting/Executive Board nominations, Potluck/Art Exhibit/Matilda

5-14-23
BARUCH BLAST: The Week Ahead, 5-14
- Buy your 2022-23 Yearbooks!!
- General Meeting, Thursday, May 18th @ 9:00am
- Nominations for Executive Board '23-'24
- Potluck/Art Exhibit/School Musical
- Spring Fling Volunteer Sign-Up

5-12-23
BARUCH BLAST: Contribute to the Int'l Potluck!!
- Info on Int’l Potluck, Art Exhibit, & Matilda!

5-12-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal- 5-12-23- SENIOR YEARBOOK
- Info for Purchasing 2022-’23 Yearbook

5-12-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal- 5-12-23- GRADUATION AND SENIOR PROM
- Info on 8th Grade Graduation (6-7-23) and Prom (6-16-23)

5-10-23
BARUCH BLAST: Auction Closeout Sale!
- Last chance to buy auction items

5-9-23
BARUCH BLAST: Upcoming Events MS104
- PTA General Meeting
- PTA Executive Board Elections
- Potluck, Art Exhibit, & Matilda!
- Spring Fling

5-8-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 5-8-23- HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
- Teacher Appreciation
- Int’l Potluck, Art Exhibit, Matilda!
- Spring Fling

5-7-23
SPRING FIESTA: Silent Auction Ends Monday at 9!
- It’s not too late to bid!!

5-2-23
3 DAYS 'TIL SPRING FIESTA!!
- Time’s running out! Get your tix and start bidding

5-1-23
Spring Fiesta: THIS FRIDAY!!
- Everything you need to know about our annual auction!

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APRIL

4-28-23 (Parent Coordinator)
A Message from the Parent Coordinator
- Info for “Summer Rising” programs for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families.

4-27-23
Spring Fiesta: Set It and Forget It!
- Sign-up to GiveSmart to start bidding on auction items

4-25-23
Spring Fiesta: Online Auction Up and Running!
- Links to active online auction for Spring Fiesta

4-23-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 4-23-23
- Latest on the Spring Fiesta
- Info on PTA Nominations & Elections for ‘23-’24

4-19-23
Baruch Blast: Mid-Week Reminders!
- April PTA General Meeting
- Info on PTA Nominations & Elections for ‘23-’24
- Neighborhood Earth Day Event
- Important Calendar Reminders

4-18-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 4-18-23- ELA STATE TEST DAY ONE TOMORROW!
- Test reminder
- NO SCHOOL, Friday, April 20th
- Spring Auction reminder

4-17-23
Auction Fiesta: 18 Days and Counting!
- Info on tickets, donations, & volunteering

4-16-23
Baruch Blast: International Potluck!
- Info on Int’l Potluck, May 18
- Spring Auction reminder

4-16-23
Baruch Blast: PTA General Meeting!
- Registration for General Meeting
- Nominations and Elections for PTA Executive Board, ‘23-’24

4-5-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 4-5-23- HAPPY SPRING BREAK!
- State Tests, ELA and math
- Spring Auction reminder
- School Survey, deadline extended

4-5-23
Baruch Blast: Charleston Wrap Final Day!
- Info on Charleston Wrap Fundrasier

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4-4-23
Auction Fiesta: Calling All Ticket Donations!
- Call for donations of event tickets for the Spring Auction

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4-2-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 4-3
- PTA Executive Board Nominations and Elections
- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Thru April 5th
- Neighborhood Earth Day Event, April 22nd
- Important Calendar Reminders

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MARCH

3-31-23
Spring Fiesta: Calling All Volunteers!
- Sign-up sheet to volunteer at the Spring Fiesta
- Call out for liquor donations for the Spring Fiesta

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3-27-23
Auction Fiesta: Discount Ticket Prices End at Midnight Tonight!
- Spring Fiesta: Discount Ticket sale ends tonight!

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3-26-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 3-27
- Spring Fiesta: Last Day to Buy Discount Tickets!
- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Thru April 5th
- Important Calendar Reminders

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3-24-23
Auction Fiesta: Just 3 Days Left for Discount Tickets!
- Ticket and volunteer info for Spring Fiesta

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3-24-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 3-24-23
- Information to vote on proposal to repave blacktop in yard
- Auction Tickets!
- Info on upcoming ELA tests

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3-23-23
PTA Nominations & Elections
- Accepting Nominations for PTA Executive Board

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3-22-23
Baruch Blast: Spring Concert & Book Fair Online
- Information on both events

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3-21-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 3-21-23
SENIOR ACTVITIES UPDATE
- Important dates for 8th graders
- Yearbook Info

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3-21-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 3-21-23
- School Survey
- Discount Auction Tickets
- Report Card Distribution
- State Test Info

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3-19-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 3-20
- Spring Music Concert This Thursday
- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Thru April 5th
- Auction Fiesta: Save the Date!
- Important Reminders for 8th Grade Parents

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3-14-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 3-14-23, GRADE EIGHT INFORMATION
- Yearbook Ads
- Yearbook Photo Submissions

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3-14-23
HS Admissions Blast 3-14-23
- Info Regarding HS Admissions Results

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3-14-23
Auction Fiesta: Two Week Discounted Ticket Pre-Sale Starts Today!
- Ticket info for Baruch’s Annual Auction on May 5th

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3-12-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 3-13
- REMINDERS: Book Fair & Auction Fiesta
- PTA General Meeting (Thursday)
- Charleston Wrap Fundraiser is Back!

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3-10-23
Baruch Blast: Book Fair Next Week and More!
- Book Fair All Next Week
- PTA General Meeting (Thursday)
- Spring Music Concert
- Family Time Recommendations

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3-8-23 (Guidance)
HS Blast - Offer Letters - Thursday March 9th 2023
- Info on High School admissions results

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3-7-23
MS104 Auction – Save The Date/Pre-Sale Discount Starts Monday!
- Full info sheet for Baruch’s Annual Auction on May 5th

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FEBRUARY

2-27-23
Baruch Blast: Welcome Back!
- Book Fair Coming Soon
- Possible Snow Day!
- Family Time Recommendations

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2-27-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 2-27-23
- Welcome Back
- Info for Possible Snow Day

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2-17-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal 2-17-23
- General Message Heading into Break

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2-13-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 2-13
- MERCH SALES This Week at Lunch
- Valentine's Day at Baruch
- PTA General Meeting, 2-16

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2-13-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal-2-13-23
- “Respect For All” Week
- Black History Month Message
- Comedy Night was a Hit!

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2-5-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 2-6
- Comedy Night This Thursday
- Valentine's Day at Baruch
- PTA General Meeting, 2-16

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2-2-23
One Week 'til Comedy Night!
- Full Info for Comedy Night

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2-2-23 (Principal Macri)
Message From The Principal-2-2-23
- Parent/Family Teacher Conferences Tonight!
- Comedy Night Reminder

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JANUARY

1-31-23
Message From The Principal-1-31-23
- Message on Memphis Shooting
- Info on Migrant Families

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1-29-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 1-30
- SHSAT Tutoring, Info and Sign-ups
- Parent/Teacher Conferences, Info and Sign-ups
- Comedy Night reminder #517

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1-26-23
Message From The Principal
- Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up info
- Comedy Night reminder

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1-24-23
Baruch Blast: SHSAT Prep w/TutorVerse
- Sign up link for SHSAT prep informational session

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1-23-23
Baruch Blast: Let’s Laugh It Up!
- Full line-up and tickets for the “MS104 Comedy Night”

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1-20-23
Message From The Parent Coordinator
- Info on Community and Citywide Education Council Elections

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1-19-23
Baruch Blast: Comedy Night Tickets!!
- Info and link for tickets to “MS104 Comedy Night”

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1-19-23
Message From Guidance Department
- Sign-up for SHSAT Prep courses with Tutorverse

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1-17-23
Message From The Principal
- Enrollment update
- Migrant student wish list
- New Art teacher
- Parent/Teacher conferences, Feb. 2&3

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1-16-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 1-16-23
- Student Council Clothing Drive
- PTA General Meeting
- Lunar New Year Celebration
- Comedy Night in the Auditorium

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1-12-23
Baruch Blast: New MS104 Website!
- Launching our newly redesigned website

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1-11-23
Message From The Principal
- Staffing Update, Mr. Tresnan leaving
- P/T Conference, Feb. 2nd and 3rd

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1-8-23
Baruch Blast: The Week Ahead, 1-9
- Matilda Auditions!
- Comedy Night in the Auditorium
- PTA General Meeting

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1-3-23
Baruch Blast: Happy New Year!
- 10th: PTA Executive Board Meeting
- 16th: NO SCHOOL, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- 19th: PTA General Meeting (Zoom)
- 22nd: Lunar New Year

2022