DEARBORN STEM ACADEMY NEWS & NOTES
March 30 2020, Volume 2, No. 28
SPECIAL EDITION #3...SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE
DETERMINED
I set and meet challenging goals. I hold high expectations for myself and my future. I never give up.
SELF-C0NFIDENT
ACCEPTING
TECHNOLOGY UPDATE
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1ST AND THURSDAY, APRIL 2ND ANY STUDENT WHO NEEDS A CHROMEBOOK OR CHARGER CAN COME TO THE SCHOOL TO PICK ONE UP.
WE’LL BE THERE 10-1 EACH DAY. WE WILL NOT BE MAKING ANY HUMAN CONTACT. STUDENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS CAN GO TO THE FRONT STEPS OF THE SCHOOL AND TAKE A BAG OUT OF THE BIN. THE BAG WILL CONTAIN A CHROMEBOOK AND CHARGER. MR. BROWN OR MR.COHEN WILL BE AT THE SCHOOL OBSERVING THIS, PRACTICING PHYSICAL DISTANCING.
Comcast is allowing open access to their Xfinity hotspots in public place: Shopping districts, parks, businesses, and train stations. Interested parties can find hotspots nearest them at http://wifi.xfinity.com/#find-a-hotspot.
GOVERNOR BAKER CLOSES SCHOOLS UNTIL MAY 4TH (AT LEAST!)
During these times learning will happen when humans connect...virtually...safety and relationships first!
BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS UPDATED INFO!
Our community is strong at the Dearborn. This emergency will only prove what we already know. We have great families, students, staff, and community supporters willing and ready to help each other. Let's show it!
Here are some key points for all of you:
- There is nothing normal or typical about what is happening right now. We are all trying our best and we want you to do the same. We'll pause and take a deep breath when things aren't going well.
- Our teachers and support staff continue to reach out to students about online and remote learning. CHECK-INS AND RELATIONSHIPS MATTER DURING THESE TIMES MORE THAN EVER!
- Counselors and specialists will reach out to students in their care. If you know of a friend or classmate that needs support please encourage that person to contact us or give us their name and we will reach out to them.
Dana Brown, 781-953-4642, dbrown8@bostonpublicschools.org
Darlene Marcano, 857-205-0223, dmarcano@bostonpublicschools.org
on behalf of the entire DSA Community
https://www.bpe.org/dearborn-stem-academy/
Access the online learning community at DSA
DANA BROWN, 781-953-4642
DARLENE MARCANO, 857-205-0223
IF YOU KNOW OF ANOTHER DSA STUDENT WHO NEEDS A CHROMEBOOK, A CHARGER, OR INTERNET ACCESS, PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTACT US.
OUR ATTENDANCE WILL LOOK DIFFERENT NOW. BE ONLINE. STAY IN TOUCH.
SPECIAL RESOURCE GUIDE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION STUDENTS, FAMILIES, STAFF
https://sites.google.com/bostonpublicschools.org/bpsspecialeducation/home
https://www.bostonpublicschools.org/coronavirus
THIS SITE CONTAINS IMPORTANT CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION.
FOOD FOR OUR STUDENTS
A variety of packaged meal options will be available for pick-up Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/coronavirus for the full list.
Additionally, the City of Boston in partnership with Project Bread, YMCA of Greater Boston, Boston Centers for Youth and Families, and other community organizations will also be providing free meals to school-aged children at various locations and times across the city. Click here to view all the current meal locations and times. More locations will become available over the coming week.
Let's communicate!
We will communicate by newsletter with you each week. It will be distributed at the beginning of each school week. The purpose of the newsletter is to inform Dearborn STEM Academy students, staff, and families as well as the greater Dearborn community.
If you would like to add something please submit the contents to the appropriate principal; Co-Principal Dana F. Brown, dbrown8@bostonpublicschools.org or Co-Principal Darlene Marcano, dmarcano@bostonpublicschools.org.
Stories, pictures, calendar reminders, club, activity, and classroom notes are all welcome.
Call, visit, message
Dana Brown, Co-Principal, dbrown8@bostonpublicschools.org
Website: www.dearbornstemacademy.org
Location: 36 Winthrop Street, Roxbury MA 02119
Phone: 617-635-8412
Twitter: @brownprincipal