Parent 411- Out-of- School Learning
The Walt Disney Magnet STEAM School
Woww... It happened So Fast! 2nd Week Here We Go!!!
This week is the start of our 2nd week of Out-of-School Learning. We started with a few hiccups but I am happy to say that the majority of our families are up and running with our Google Classrooms. Ms. Baker, Ms. Washington and our ENTIRE PS 160 family have been working to ensure that our students are getting the best academic experience during these trying times.
We are working to make these coming days academically challenging, aligning with our Magnet PBL themes as well as engaging our students through a culturally responsive lens.
We are also mindful that working from home & now teaching from home is not easy.
As we move forward, let's continue the great momentum we have had from the start.
We also want our kids to have some fun as well! This week join us in our "Virtual Spirit Week!"
Show your #WALLYBEE School spirit. Participate in our School Spirit week by accepting our challenges then uploading a Selfie and sending it to kgray6@schools.nyc.gov. Submissions will then be sent out via Twitter & Instagram.
If you missed any of our great events from earlier in the year please follow us on: Twitter @160xdisney, Instgram ps160x and facebook @thewaltdisneyschoolparentpage
Are You Still In Need of Technology...
If you are in need of Free WiFi services please go to our website https://www.thewaltdisneyschool.org/ under Announcements on the homepage you will find a PDF with a list of providers offering families assistance.
For More Information & Updates
Parents Note: Please do not use our emails that end @thewaltdisneyschool.org they will bounce back. If you would like to contact your teacher please use your class communication system (Class Dojo, Remind or Klassroom app). You can also use our school DOE emails (e.g. Lbaker3@schools.nyc.gov)
If you need assistance you can always contact Ms. Gray, (Parent Coordinator) at kgray6@schools.nyc.gov or you can contact me on the school REMIND text messaging system.
Email: kgray6@schools.nyc.gov
Website: www.thewaltdisneyschool.org
Facebook: facebook.com/thewaltdisneyschoolparentpage
Twitter: @160xdisney
Google Classrooms 1,2,3
Daily attendance, Google Classroom Work & IReady.
Daily Attendance Protocol
Google Classrooms Protocol
It is important that as students do their work online that they are completing assignments and putting their best work out there. This work is what teachers are assessing for our 3rd marking pd. Parents if possible please check your child's work before they submit for a grade.
However, we do understand that due to childcare needs that the suggested schedule will not work for all of our families. So, it is suggested to DO YOUR CHILD's ATTENDANCE DAILY and contact your child's teacher to discuss an alternative schedule for assignments.
MINDFULLNESS & SELF CARE,,, iT IS VERY IMPORTANT
Our Guidance Counselors are available for our students on our Google Classrooms ( Ms. Anderson has her own classroom set up on the website and Ms. Cappello's information is as follows:lcappel2@schools.nyc.gov or on google voice # (347) 395-4754.
There are also wonderful resources for our parents & families as well please click on the links below:
"Over 6,000 mental health professionals have volunteered their time to a free hotline for any New Yorker in need of someone to talk to. The number is 1-844-863-9314"
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
Shout out to Mr. Mitchell our PTA Consultant and "DADS Connection" #1 Granddad for his wonderful resources that he shared with us. Please click the link below for resources:
Iready WINNERS!!!!
iReady Trophy Winners!
Ms.Szola, K-139-for Highest Average 99%
Ms. S.Stern, K/1-270 - 4 hours 40 min Average Lesson time on Task
Ms. Bernardo, 1-269 & Ms.Torrence/ Ms. Dibenedetto - 94% Tie
Ms.Norwick /Ms.Leggio, 2-252- Highest Average 86%
Ms.Difiore, 2/3-249- Highest Average Time on Task 1 hr 53min
Ms.Richardson, 3-219- Highest Average Highest Minutes- 87% I hr 49 min
Ms. Cairo, 4-203 & Ms.Woo/Ms
Okafor , 4-203 - 87% Tie
Ms.Thelusma, 4/5-365-Highest minutes 1 hr 53 min
Ms. King, 5-367 & Ms.Miller, 5-366 -79% Tie