<p>Are you a student that would like to help their community and impact issues that matter? <b>Service in Schools</b> invites students referred by their school to participate in the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspep.libguides.com%2Fleadership&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C29505ad098e84b41ccc808d8cc519d14%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637483998184603359%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bpgtvMe781VevGTbjOcDOxhxNXjV1ZZAoqU%2FK7AkrwE%3D&reserved=0"><b>Virtual Leadership Institute Program</b></a>. This is an exciting opportunity for students in grades 10-12 to connect with students from across the city, learn from experts at community-based organizations, and teach elementary students how to help their community! Learn more about this opportunity in the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fspep.libguides.com%2Fleadership&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C29505ad098e84b41ccc808d8cc519d14%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637483998184603359%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=bpgtvMe781VevGTbjOcDOxhxNXjV1ZZAoqU%2FK7AkrwE%3D&reserved=0"><b>program FAQs</b></a> and the <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvent.com%2Fsurveys%2FWelcome.aspx%3Fs%3Dc13082f6-6969-46f1-a94e-e73817c52db8&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C29505ad098e84b41ccc808d8cc519d14%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637483998184613361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=SVLfjgw180LYzIC5GFedw4WUBIY0IstYsrLID4PJlJI%3D&reserved=0"><b>program application</b></a>! </p><p>The <b>SIS</b> <b>Leadership Institute Program</b> is a <i>virtual</i> program opportunity for students in grades 10-12 who are interested in making a difference in their community. As part of this program, students will build their leadership skills during spring break by attending a four-day virtual institute between <b>March 29 and April 1</b> and three after-school sessions on <b>April 15, April 29,</b>and <b>May 20.</b> During these sessions, students will work in small groups to learn about issues such as <b>Animal Welfare</b>, the <b>Environment</b>, <b>Housing</b>, and <b>Food Access</b> and develop a live virtual lesson for students in grades 3-5 that will be delivered to their class during the week of<b>May 25-28</b>. </p><p>Interested students should <b>complete the</b> <a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cvent.com%2Fsurveys%2FWelcome.aspx%3Fs%3Dc13082f6-6969-46f1-a94e-e73817c52db8&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C29505ad098e84b41ccc808d8cc519d14%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C0%7C637483998184613361%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=SVLfjgw180LYzIC5GFedw4WUBIY0IstYsrLID4PJlJI%3D&reserved=0"><b>program application</b></a> <b>by 11:59pm on Wednesday, February 24.</b> Email ServiceinSchools@schools.nyc.gov with any questions.</p>
