Today, December 18th, 2024, Zeta Charter Schools – a high-performing charter school network serving pre-K through seventh-graders across five campuses in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
Hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the newly completed stage at Zeta Inwood and Manhattan Middle School, followed by a festive music and dance showcase titled, “Singing and Dancing Under the Winter Skies.”
The showcase featured performances by all students from Zeta Inwood’s Dance and Choir electives, each presenting holiday-themed routines taught by their specialty teachers, including Shine Like Stars, Last Christmas, and Dance Electric. Featuring colorful costumes, lively choreography, and festive music, the performances highlighted the talent and dedication of Zeta students while celebrating the joy of the holiday season. The event was part of Zeta’s robust arts program, which offers all students comprehensive music and dance education as a cornerstone of their academic experience.
“The opening of this stage is an incredible opportunity for our kids to showcase their talents and abilities,” said Grace Ghazzawi, Principal of Zeta Inwood and Manhattan Middle School.
“The ribbon-cutting ceremony, and all of us gathering together, truly symbolizes the strength of our community,” added Anna Martinez, Principal of Zeta Inwood and Manhattan Elementary School. “For years, we’ve been split across campuses while waiting for this beautiful, state-of-the-art facility, and this moment really brings it all together.”
“I performed Shine Like Stars with my choir and Once Upon a December as a solo,” said Merelyn, a fifth-grade student from Zeta Inwood and Manhattan Middle School. “I practiced for almost a year for both performances, so I was really proud to show everyone. My family was here tonight, and it felt so amazing knowing they were there to support me.”
At Zeta Charter Schools, the arts are an essential component of a well-rounded education, as they enrich students’ lives and support their holistic development. Zeta believes that every student deserves equitable access to the arts to discover their passions and develop the confidence, teamwork, perseverance, and grit that will allow them access to their brightest future.
Zeta Charter Schools
Zeta Charter Schools is on a mission to ensure every child in America has access to the highest quality, free education from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. In pursuit of this mission, Zeta builds and sustains high-performing schools with an innovative, whole-child approach that prepares students for participation and leadership in the modern world economy. Zeta’s commitment starts with a foundation of world-class academics including science every day. Their whole-child approach focuses on social-emotional learning, a mindfulness program, and a wide variety of enrichment activities, including Zeta Innovation Lab, Chess, Dance, Soccer, Taekwondo, Sports, Art, Music, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Choir.
Zeta currently operates seven schools across 5 campuses in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx, offering Pre-K through 7th grade. Zeta is adding one grade per year and will ultimately grow to serve students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
For more information about Zeta, visit zetaschools.org.
Photo credit: 1-2) Zeta.
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