DECEMBER 2020
WHATS HAPPENING AT P.S14 IN CORONA
Apply for Kindergarten Today!
You can add up to 12 schools to your child's kindergarten application. Submit only one application per child. If your child has a zone school, it is a good idea to add it to their kindergarten application-your child has priority to attend their zoned school.
You can submit your kindergarten application on of three ways.
Online with Myschools https://www.myschools.nyc/en/ in your own language.
By phone: 718 935 2009
By contacting a Family Welcome Center:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/family-welcome-centers
Interpretations are available in more than 200 languages.
Opportunity to Nominate Outstanding Teachers for the Big Apple Awards
The Office of Teacher Leadership teacherleadership@schools.nyc.gov
The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is excited to announce the nomination period for the 9th annual Big Apple Awards. Teacher Career Pathways encourages you to nominate excellent educators using the nomination form by January 10th.
Last year, we received nearly 7,000 nominations across 75% of DOE schools, recognized more than 200 teachers as finalists via their superintendents, and selected 19 Big Apple Award recipients who are currently representing teachers citywide as members of the Chancellor’s Teacher Advisory Council.
Nominations are accepted through January 10; we need your help to highlight some of the city’s best teachers and achieve our goal of at least one nominee from every NYCDOE school. Please share information about the Big Apple Awards with your community and consider making a nomination yourself.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· All full-time public school teachers at NYC district schools, charter schools, and early education centers are eligible to be nominated. In particular, consider nominating teachers who inspire students, demonstrate exceptional instructional practice, display outstanding leadership in and out of the classroom with colleagues and their school community, and support the key areas of our Equity & Excellence for All work
· Everyone is welcome to nominate someone – We encourage students and their families, teachers, school staff, school leaders, and community members to thank the teachers who do exceptional work every day on behalf of our students with a nomination
· Spread the word about the Big Apple Awards by sharing NYCDOE Big Apple Award tweets and/or Facebook posts with your community using #ThankATeacherNYC · To make a nomination, visit the Big Apple Awards page. Nominations are being accepted through Sunday, January 10th
Let’s continue to celebrate the diverse range of great teachers who are setting the foundation for the next generation in New York City and engage in a citywide dialogue about what excellent teaching looks like. If you have questions please visit our website or email us at teacherleadership@schools.nyc.gov.
Holiday Fun at the Met Opera
Free Met Opera 5-Day Family Holiday Festival
Thursday, December 17 through Monday, December 21
During this festive time of year, the Met Opera is presenting a series of virtual workshops to guide kids and families through Hansel and Gretel, a wickedly entertaining, English language adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
All workshops will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Visit www.metopera.org/family to learn more and register.
Celebrar & Elevar
Workshop to Support Remote Learning with Spanish-Speaking Families
The DOE, in partnership with Ramapo for Children, is offering “Celebrar & Elevar,” a workshop in Spanish about strategies for families to strengthen their connection when they are learning remotely. Families may attend any of the following sessions:
· December 16, from 5:30-6:30PM
· January 6, from 5:30-6:30PM Please share this workshop and flyer with your Spanish-speaking students and families. Participants may register for any of these sessions here: https://rb.gy/l9jzej.
Coping During COVID-19
Our partners at the Child Mind Institute are offering a series of free workshops. Interested caregivers can learn more about the workshops and register here.
Managing Grief and Loss - Monday, 12/14 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Mindful Parenting - Monday, 12/14 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Is My Child Going to Be Okay? - Wednesday, 12/16 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Managing Intense Emotions - Wednesday, 12/16 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
For additional resources, please visit the Child Mind Institute’s website at: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/.
RoadMap to College for ELL Parents of ELL High School Seniors - Part 2
NYS Language Regional Bilingual Education Resource Network (RBERN) presents a series of workshops for the Parents and families of English Language Learners (ELLs) HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS.
Learn about the role that parents take in assisting, guiding and supporting their child through the financial aid and college application process.
WORKSHOPS WILL BE OFFERED IN:
CHINESE, ENGLISH, HAITIAN CREOLE, RUSSIAN, AND SPANISH
TOPICS ADDRESSED WILL BE:
Part 1: Helping my child navigate the college process from November through January
o The parent’s role in assisting their child with the college application process
o Timeline of tasks that the parent and child must complete from now until January 2021
o Information on student eligibility for financial aid
Part 2: How to select a college and navigate the financial aid process
o How to select a college
o Financial aid process
o Making the best fiscal decision for college choice Click here for more information about sessions and how to register.
Virtual Elementary Admissions Event
Learn about 3-K, pre-K, and kindergarten admissions. Find out what to expect and how to apply. All New York City families are welcome to attend. Sessions will be held on:
· Tuesday, December 15 at 2pm
· Thursday, December 17 at 6pm
· Wednesday, January 6 at 6pm
· Thursday, January 7 at 6pm (Spanish only)
· Tuesday, January 12 at 2pm Click here to register—please register for just one event. When you register, be sure to indicate your language preference; interpretation services will be provided according to demand. We are here to support you throughout the admissions process! If you have questions, you can:
· Call us at 718-935-2009 or · Email us at ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov
SAVE THE DATE / MARQUEN SU CALENDARIO
Marjorie Rodriguez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: PA Meeting/ Reunion de la Asociacion de Padres
Time: Dec 22, 2020 05:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 815 2650 0413
Passcode: 550552
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Manage "Open School Safety Meeting / Reunion de Seguridad Escolar Abierta"
Marjorie Rodriguez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Open School Safety Meeting / Reunion de Seguridad Escolar Abierta
Time: Dec 17, 2020 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 882 3589 9249
Passcode: 249790
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Meeting ID: 882 3589 9249
Passcode: 249790
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020
THURSDAY DECEMBER 10, 2020
Dear parent/guardian,
Join us for a virtual Elementary Admissions Event to learn about 3-K, pre-K, and kindergarten admissions. Find out what to expect and how to apply. All New York City families are welcome to attend.
Sessions will be held on:
- Tuesday, December 15 at 2pm
- Thursday, December 17 at 6pm
- Wednesday, January 6 at 6pm
- Thursday, January 7 at 6pm (Spanish only)
- Tuesday, January 12 at 2pm
We are here to support you throughout the admissions process! If you have questions, you can:
- Call us at 718-935-2009 or
- Email us at ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov
The Elementary Admissions Team
If you no longer wish to receive emails from any or all of our mailing lists, please click here to unsubscribe.
__________________________________________________________________
Estimado padre o tutor:
Lo invitamos a un evento virtual sobre el proceso de admisión a la escuela primaria para obtener la información correspondiente a 3-K, prekínder y kínder. Sepa qué esperar y cómo solicitar el ingreso. Todas las familias de la Ciudad de Nueva York están invitadas a asistir.
Las sesiones se realizarán en las siguientes fechas:
- Martes, 15 de diciembre a las 2 p.m.
- Jueves, 17 de diciembre a las 6 p.m.
- Miércoles, 6 de enero a las 6 p.m.
- Jueves, 7 de enero a las 6 p.m. (solo en español)
- Martes, 12 de enero a las 2 p.m.
Estamos aquí para ayudarlo durante todo el proceso de admisión. Si tiene alguna pregunta:
- llámenos al 718-935-2009 o
- envíenos un correo electrónico a ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov.
Equipo de Admisiones a la Escuela Primaria
Si no desea recibir más mensajes de alguna de nuestras listas de correo electrónico, haga clic aquí para cancelar su suscripción.
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尊敬的家長/監護人:
請參加虛擬(網上)小學入學活動,瞭解3歲幼兒班、學前班和幼稚園入學事宜。瞭解有關事項及如何申請。歡迎所有紐約市家庭參加。
活動時間:
- 12月15日(星期二)下午2點
- 12月17日(星期四)晚上6點
- 1月6日(星期三)晚上6點
- 1月7日(星期四)晚上6點(僅西班牙語)
- 1月12日(星期二)下午2點
我們會在整個入學過程中為您提供支援!如果您有問題,您可以:
- 給我們打電話:718-935-2009;或者
- 給我們發電子郵件:ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov
小學入學小組
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Hot Spot/ Internet Support/ Internet gratuito
Hot Spot/ Internet Support:
AT&T/Connected Nation
- Providing WiFi hotspots and free AT&T internet service
- https://att.connectednation.org/s3/connectedlearning
T-Mobile/Sprint
- Offering school districts free internet access and mobile hotspots for 10 million eligible households
- https://www.t-mobile.com/business/education/project-10-million
- A free wireless device and 10 GB of high-speed data per month
- http://www.1millionproject.org/student-resources
- Free hotspot connectivity by zip code
- https://wifi.xfinity.com/
- Low cost internet for eligible households
- https://www.internetessentials.com/
Parent Workshop Soon/Taller para Padres pronto...
Confused? Can't handle today's technology? Would you like to be able to help your children with their virtual homework? You will learn how to navigate technology, how to use an ipad, how to send an email and much more ...
Be part of avirtual workshop coming up soon!
Once we receive your response we will send you the date and time to join'
Confundidos? No sabe manejar la technologia de hoy? Le gustaria poder ayudar a sus hijos con sus tareas virtual? Entonces sea parte de un taller virtual pronto! Le enviaremos la informacion tan pronto nos deje saber de su asistencia. Aprendera como navegar la technologia, como usar un ipad
Y como enviar un correo electronico y mucho mas…
Sea parte de un taller pronto! Le enviaremos la fecha y hora cuando recibamos su respuesta.
Click on link below and fill out form today! / Precione el enlace de abajo y llene el formulario hoy!
Parent Workshop/ Taller de Padres
Tips to support Parent’s and children’s Wellness during Covid-19/Consejos para apoyar el bienestar de los padres y sus hijos durante Covid-19
Please let us know if you would like to be attend this virtual workshop/ Porfavor dejenos saber si va asistir a este taller virtual.
Click link and fill out form/ Precione este enlace y llene el formulario
Governor Cuomo Launches Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the launch of a new online training platform which will enable unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers weathering the COVID-19 pandemic to learn new skills, earn certificates, and advance their careers at no cost. The new tool will provide access to nearly 4,000 online programs taught by leading professors and industry professionals on Coursera, with a focus on high-growth and in-demand sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, and health care, among others.
Community and Citywide Education Council Elections
Are you ready to Run. Serve. Lead?
Parents who serve on Community and Citywide Education Councils promote student achievement and act as an important voice for all parents. In February 2021 you will have an opportunity to apply for a seat on an Education Council!
We encourage you to attend Community and Citywide Education Councils meetings and to invite other parents in your community - there is no better way to understand what Education Councils are and what they do than to actually observe them in action! This month, CECs will discuss their district’s schools Capital Plans – it is a great opportunity to learn more about the process and how their work affects their community.
To encourage maximum participation in the Elections, the NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) will be the entry point for both application and voting. It is imperative that all parents create an account and link all their children to it before February 1, 2021. To create an account visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/student-journey/nyc-schools-account.
Please invite the Elections Team to your parent events for more in-depth conversations about the 2021 CCEC elections. We are here to collaborate with our families and parent leaders to make these elections the most successful yet! E-mail us at Elections2021@schools.nyc.gov
IT Help Desk And Resources For Remote Learning For Families
We would like to share the DOE’s IT HELP DESK AND RESOURCES FOR REMOTE LEARNING in English, Spanish and Chinese. This document outlines resources that are available to our families to support remote learning.
Translated versions in all the DOE’s nine commonly translated languages, which will be ready by next week.
Random COVID-19 Testing Program -
Random COVID-19 Testing Program - Testing Company Contracts Update
Keeping school buildings open depends upon awareness of and immediate action on any COVID-19 concerns in our buildings. To do this, we need students and staff in our buildings to get tested! For more information about the DOE’s Random COVID-19 Testing Program, please see the presentation from last week’s parent leader briefing on random testing in schools and links below. If you were unable to make the event, you can watch the recording here.
We received a number of questions from parent leaders and advocates about testing and student privacy, and are pleased to announce that the DOE website has been updated to provide information about the agreements with BioReference Laboratories Inc., Fulgent Genetics Inc., and Somos Healthcare Inc. We will share answers from the questions raised in the event’s chat and Q/A session next week. Here are additional resources: See the Frequently Asked Questions about the testing program. If you have a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA), you can complete the consent form electronically through the web application. If you revoke consent for testing through NYCSA, please notify your child’s school as well. o Don't have a New York City Schools Account? Get one today! · Read the letter from Chancellor Carranza about the testing (translations also available). · Paper consent forms are available here. · Video: How to Use NYCSA to Submit Consent Form · Video: NYC Schools will keep our kids safe · Video: 5 Things to Know About COVID Testing in Schools · Video: Sign your consent form for COVID testing in schools · Video: What do you do if your child is sick? · Video: Can Children Get and Transmit COVID-19?
New Blended Learning Expectations Guidance
Starting Monday, December 7, citywide expectations will apply for students to maintain in-person seats. Students attending school in person must attend school on their scheduled in-person days at least one time in the first week of school, and if your child is unable to attend you must contact your child’s school to provide notice and an acceptable reason.
All excused absences are acceptable, and exceptions are wider than a typical excused absence, and include but are not limited to:
· Quarantine/COVID-related absence
· Quarantine from out-of-state travel – though not an accommodation for the travel itself
· Your family is looking after a sick relative, or caring for a sibling
· Your child is not expected for in-person activities, but prefers 'blended' in order to maintain transportation benefits necessary for attending in-person shared instructional sessions
Schools will attempt to contact you if your child has been absent and they have not heard from you. If your child’s school cannot reach you, the school will notify you and they can move your child to full remote learning. Please check the DOE’s website section Messages to Families for the most up to date information about schools reopening.
Reopening School Buildings/Reabriendo las escuelas
Reopening School Buildings
On Thursday, November 19, all school buildings temporarily closed for teaching and learning, and all New York City public school students transitioned to fully remote learning.
· The return dates below apply to students in blended learning, including those who selected blended learning during the recent opt-in period.
· If you have recently traveled outside of New York City to a place on the State’s travel advisory list, you will have to follow the recommendations for quarantine before resuming in person learning.
3K Through Grade 5
Students in these grades will return to in-person learning beginning on Monday, December 7.
· This includes all students in grades 3K through 5, across early education and elementary school types (e.g., in K-2 schools, K-3 schools, K-5 schools, as well as District Pre-K Centers, K-8 schools, and K-12 schools). · This excludes schools located in State-designated Orange Zones(Open external link). See the list of schools in the Orange Zone.
District 75 Schools
Students in all grade levels in District 75 schools can return to in-person learning beginning on Thursday, December 10. · This excludes schools located in State-designated Orange Zones(Open external link). See the list of schools in the Orange Zone.
Grades 6 to 12
Students in grades 6 through 12 (outside of District 75 schools) will continue to learn remotely until further notice.
Holiday Fun at the Met Opera
Free Met Opera 5-Day Family Holiday Festival
Thursday, December 17 through Monday, December 21
During this festive time of year, the Met Opera is presenting a series of virtual workshops to guide kids and families through Hansel and Gretel, a wickedly entertaining, English language adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
All workshops will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube. Visit www.metopera.org/family to learn more and register
Coping During COVID-19/ Como lidiar en tiempos de covid-19
Coping During COVID-19
Our partners at the Child Mind Institute are offering a series of free workshops. Interested caregivers can learn more about the workshops and register here.
Anxiety and COVID-19 - Wednesday, 12/9 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Fostering Resilience Within Your Family - Thursday, 12/10 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Managing Grief and Loss - Monday, 12/14 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Mindful Parenting - Monday, 12/14 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
Is My Child Going to Be Okay? - Wednesday, 12/16 4:00pm – 5:00pm EST
Managing Intense Emotions - Wednesday, 12/16 5:00pm – 6:00pm EST
For additional resources, please visit the Child Mind Institute’s website at: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/.
Celebrar & Elevar
Workshop to Support Remote Learning with Spanish-Speaking Families
The DOE, in partnership with Ramapo for Children, is offering “Celebrar & Elevar,” a workshop in Spanish about strategies for families to strengthen their connection when they are learning remotely. Families may attend any of the following sessions:
· December 9, from 5:30-6:30PM
· December 16, from 5:30-6:30PM
· January 6, from 5:30-6:30PM Please share this workshop and flyer with your Spanish-speaking students and families. Participants may register for any of these sessions here: https://rb.gy/l9jzej
Understanding your School Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)/Comprensión del plan educativo integral de su escuela (CEP)
Understanding your School Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP)
Join FACE in the next workshop on its series of training for PA/PTA’s and President Councils, SLT members.
Our next training will be in collaboration with NYC Department of Education State & Federal Programs Implementation Office to provide an overview of the School Comprehensive Education Plan (CEP).
Join us for this very informative and interactive training. Interpretation will be provided in Spanish and Mandarin.
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 10AM. Register for this training here
Spanish Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 - Pin: 758927965#
Mandarin Conference Line - Dial 347-966-4114 - Pin: 166927638#
Please note: DOE colleagues are welcome to attend, but please know that there will be an SLT Training Video for administrators, staff and all SLT members released later this month.
#NYCOfficeHours Virtual Town Hall en Espanol
Los edificios de las escuelas de la Ciudad de Nueva York reabrirán la próxima semana para los alumnos de 3-K, prekínder y de kínder a 5.ᵒ grado y para todos los alumnos del Distrito 75. ¿Tiene preguntas sobre los protocolos que seguimos para mantener los edificios seguros? Use #NYCOfficeHours en Twitter durante nuestro evento en español con el Canciller del Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de Nueva York, Richard Carranza, y el Dr. Aaron Miller, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de NYC Health + Hospitals.
· Miércoles, 9 de diciembre
· 6:30-7:30pm
· Llame al 1-800-280-9461 · Para obtener más información visite nuestro sitio web.
#NYCOfficeHours Virtual Town Hall en Espanol
Join us on Wednesday, December 9 from 6:30-7:30 p.m., for our Spanish language #NYCOfficeHours telephone town hall, all about health and safety in our schools! Dr. Aaron Miller, Executive Director, Family Health Program, New York City Health + Hospitals, and DOE Chancellor Richard A. Carranza will be taking questions from families. Whether you have questions about COVID-19 testing in schools, ventilation, PPE and cleaning, or more, dial 1-800-280-9461 on Wednesday, December 9 at 6:30 p.m. to ask and listen
SIGN UP TO GET INFORMATION WHEN IS TIME TO APPLY FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
Please fill out consent form/ Por favor llene el formulario de consentimiento de covid
CONSENT FOR YOUR CHILD TO BE COVID TESTED/ CONSENTIMIENTO PARA QUE SU HIJO(A) LE TOMEN LA PRUEBA DE COVID
If you are in A or B or C cohort, please be reminded that you need to provide consent for your child to be COVID tested (nose swab), prior to returning next week.
Instructions are attached for providing consent on line through your child's NYCSA account.
Or you can print the forms linked at the bottom of this web page and bring the signed copy with you on your Cohort Day next week: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/covid-19-testing
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Sign up your child for Saturday classes! Apunte a su hijo (a) para clase los sabados
RETURN TO IN PERSON DAY WILL RESUME DECEMBER 7 PLEASE READ BELOW
REGRESO A LAS CLASES EN PERSONA REINICIARA DICIEMBRE 7 LEA ABAJO
Monday December 7 is for Cohort A students only. All others are remote at home.
Tuesday, December 8 - B day
Wednesday, December 9 - A day
Thursday, December 10 - B day
Friday, December 11 - C day
Also, note that when in-person learning resumes Monday, all in-person students MUST have permission slips on file that allow them to be COVID tested weekly. We will post the instructions to give permission for your child to be COVID tested here soon.
If you do NOT wish for your child to be COVID tested in school weekly, then you MUST move to fully remote learning. The link to go fully remote is here: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
ACCESSING YOUR CHILDS REPORT CARD/ COMO ACCEDER LAS CALIFICACIONES DEL ESTUDIANTE
Two ways to view and download your child's report card
1. An easy way access your child's report card is to go through TeachHub (Open external link)Opens in a new browser taband sign in with your DOE student account credentials.
- Click on TeachHub (open external link)
- Click the "elementary school" tab at the top.
- Click "student documents"
- Click "report card"
View tutorial video Here
2. Another way to access your report card is to go to your My Students Accounts: Please make a "MyStudent" account. You will need your account to access your child's report card for the 2019-2020 school year. Below are the steps to create an account. Here is the link after you have made an account: https://mystudent.nyc/Opens in a new browser tab
Parents or Guardians: Sign up for a NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)Opens in a new browser tab to have access to your child's report card!
All parents need to:
Visit https://mystudent.nycOpens in a new browser tab and select the “Create Account” link found on the login page.
Enter your child’s 9-digit student ID number. You can find your child’s ID number on his or her report card. If you do not have your child’s ID number, contact your child’s school.
Enter the unique Account Creation Code, which is specific to you and your child: Account Creation Code: ************ (Your teacher has your creation code if you need it.)
Select “Next.”
Enter and confirm your email address and password.
6. Select “Create Account.”
If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to our Parent Coordinator: Marjorie Rodriguez mrodriguez251@schools.nyc.govOpens in a new browser tab
What do my grades mean on my report card?
NYCDOE Grading Guidance November, 2020 - Grades Kindergarten through 5: ‘N’ must be used in place of a failing grade (meaning, instead of a 1, put N and instead of a 2, put N). ‘NL’ must be used in cases where there is insufficient information to determine whether a student has met standards.
As aligned with Central's guidance, our PS 14 Scoring System for Nov, 2020 is:
- If a child earns a 4, a 4 will be reported on the report card.
If a child earns a 3, a 3 will be reported on the report card.
If a child earns a 2, then N will be reported on the report card.
If a child earns a 1, then N will be reported on the report card.
If there is not enough information to assess their work, NL will be reported on the report card.