DEARBORN STEM ACADEMY NEWS & NOTES
March 23, 2020, Volume 2, No. 27
SUNDAY SPECIAL EDITION...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
In these uncertain and strange times the entire staff at the Dearborn STEM Academy is "here" to support you. "Here" is not the school building for the next several weeks. "Here" is at the other end of a phone or a computer. We will call you, text you, email you, and video conference with you to check in with all of you. You should do the same with us.
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.
- To stay connected, starting Monday, March 23rd, all of our teachers will be posting classwork online. It is an expectation that students will complete class assignments and participate in chat discussions with classmates and staff.
- 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.
- Below is a list of important topics that students, families, and staff are all worried about and that we still have no answers to:
- MCAS
- Promotion
- Graduation
- Prom
As soon as we learn more about these we will let you know. In the meantime let's all stick together (virtually!).
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
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR STUDENTS...
CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION EXTENDED TO MONDAY, MARCH 23
IF YOU KNOW OF ANOTHER DSA STUDENT WHO NEEDS A CHROMEBOOK, A CHARGER, OR INTERNET ACCESS, PLEASE ENCOURAGE THEM TO CONTACT US OR TO COME TO THE SCHOOL MONDAY AM TO PICK UP A CHROMEBOOK.
WE ARE PRACTICING PROPER PROTOCOLS WHEN ANYONE COMES TO THE SCHOOL; SOCIAL DISTANCING, HAND SANITIZER AVAILABLE, AND WASHING DOWN COUNTERS AND DOOR HANDLES.
THE PLAN...
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
MAYOR WALSH CLOSES BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS UNTIL APRIL 27TH.
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