Gotham Community Newsletter: Happy Halloween!
October 31, 2025
Gotham Tech Weekly #4: Happy Halloween!
Gotham Tech Families and Community:
Happy Halloween!
Here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead.
November 2025 Events Calendar – more updates to come!
Stay tuned for more details on Monday regarding our Fall Gala, hosted by the Parent Teacher Association!
**Student Updates**
TO REQUEST A REPLACEMENT OMNY/ID: Please fill out the following form – replacements will not be given without form submission! Also, please be patient as we do not have any extra OMNY cards at the moment. We are waiting for a shipment from the Office of Pupil Transportation. Parents, please discuss with your child the importance of keeping their OMNY card safe. We have already replaced over 50 lost cards and do not have an unlimited supply.
Hiking Day Trip! Gotham Tech has partnered with Sierra Club! 🎉
On Sunday, November 23rd, Gotham Tech students will be visiting Interstate National Park! This hike has it all — river views, well-maintained coastal trails & forest trails, and historic monuments. Students, want to sign up? Fill out this form! Spots are limited.
National Honor Society (Applications close TODAY!): 11th and 12th graders, haven’t applied yet? Fill out the application here.
Snowboarding and Skateboarding with CHILL: Huge shoutout to the students who accompanied me to American Dream to learn snowboarding over the past few weeks – it’s been a blast!
For potential students, please be advised: CHILL is a 6-week commitment, from 2pm to 8pm on one day each week. Spots are extremely limited (as in, maximum 4 students per season), and as such, you must commit to excellent attendance, behavior, and grades throughout the duration of the program. If you fail to meet these requirements, you will be removed from the program. It’s free, after all!
Tardiness and Absenteeism: On a similar note… Students, friendly reminder that our daily start time is 8am. Your parents will begin to receive messages and phone calls home if you arrive later than 8:10am (if they haven’t already!). If you are not in class by third period, your parents will also receive an automatic phone call home advising them of your absence for the day.
Both the buses and the McDonald’s across the street are slow in the morning, so set those alarms early and don’t be late!
GCSA: Since 1957, GCSA has helped NYC students reach their college goals, and now Gotham Tech 10th graders have the chance to join!
The new after‑school mentorship and scholarship program pairs you with industry professionals from companies like Sony, Google and Penguin Random House for bi‑weekly one‑on‑one virtual mentoring, plus fun weekly workshops on college and career readiness. Participants enjoy paid local and overnight college trips, job‑site visits and community events, and receive a $4,000 scholarship for college or a post‑secondary program.
Space is limited to 12–15 students, and eligible applicants must meet income requirements and be a person of color, first‑generation college student, English/multilingual learner or have a documented disability. Apply by November 1 to secure your spot.
Gotham Tech x Big Brothers Big Sisters: Thank you to all who joined me on the field trip to Pinterest Headquarters! To those who didn’t secure their spot this time around, no worries! More trips to come!
**Parent Updates**
Lunch Forms [URGENT]: Parents, please complete the student lunch forms at myschoolapps.com AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! Feel free to come to the school so we can fill it out together!
Benefits of qualifying for free or reduced priced meals by filling out the form?
- College fee waivers for students
- Tutoring programs
- PSAT, SAT, AP Exams, and ACT fee waiver for students
SyncGrades: Parents/Guardians – if you’d like me to set your password for Syncgrades or reset your account, please fill out the following: https://forms.gle/uSDeUbt1mpvpTdNd7
Cell Phone Policy: Please review Gotham Tech’s policy on cell phones, in line with updated NYCPS policy. All phones are placed into Yondr pouches at the start of each day. To accelerate this process, we ask that all parents discuss with their child the importance of a phone-free learning environment.
PSAL: Any questions about PSAL/Sports? Reach out to our campus PSAL Athletic Director, Ms. O’loughlin: [email protected], 718-433-2660 x3611.
Medical Documentation: If your child ever needs to stay home from school, we ask that you please submit medical documentation (i.e. a doctor’s note) in order for us to put the absence in as excused. You may email Ms. Georgiadis, one of our secretaries, directly: [email protected].
We will be in touch regarding more events and workshops, so stay tuned and keep an eye out for future emails!
Thank you for trusting us with your child’s education!
All the best,
Natalie Fermoselle
Community Coordinator
718-433-2660 ext. 2634