Week of April 29th, 2022

Dear Families,

Eid Mubarak to those celebrating and ending their Ramadan fast this weekend!  As a reminder, schools are closed in observance of Eid on Monday, May 2nd.

May is a busy month!  It is also Asian and Pacific Islander American Month, Jewish American History Month and Speech and Hearing Month!
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week!  Use this Thank-a-Teacher tool, an additional resource for members of the community to send notes of gratitude to recognize teachers.  Families can post photos on social media using #ThankATeacherNYC (in accordance with DOE Digital Citizenship and Social Media Guidelines).  


Kindergarten Families: 

1. Accept your offer by May 6. You can accept your child's offer online in MySchools
   
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3. ; as an alternative, you can accept your offer by contacting the school directly. Accepting this offer secures your child's seat in this program.
   
   • We encourage you to accept even if you are hoping for a waitlist offer from another program; accepting this offer now will not affect your chances of receiving a waitlist offer later. 
     
   • If you do not accept this offer by May 6, you will give up this offer.
     
4. Sandra and Elvira will reach out to you to set up appointments for registration.  
   

Book of the Month: Zen Ties
Zen Ties by Jon J. Muth reminds us of Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw.  The author shares,” it is a story of compassion and friendship that reaffirms the importance of our ties to one another.”​

Spring Sing
Save the date for our first in-person School Sing in over two years!  Please join us with your families for a Spring Sing on Thursday, June 16th from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.  Josh will lead the lower elementary grades and the upper elementary grades in two performances for you and we will also have a sing-a-long and refreshments.  This will be an outdoor event with more details to follow.  Rain Date TBD.  

Reminder for K and 5th Grade Families
Please send in your dues to Elvira as soon as possible for end of the year events!  They are fast approaching and deposits are due.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Covid Tests and Covid Guidelines
Covid-19 at-home test kits were distributed again today.  Please see the attached letter regarding testing. DOE Letterhead (nyc.gov)
Our school communities remain safe following spring recess. We thank you for using the COVID-19 home tests that were distributed earlier this month. As cases rise again across New York City, we will continue to provide every student with four COVID-19 home tests each week until further notice. Two tests are for use on your child and two are for a family member to use. Please use these tests every week, at least five days apart, unless experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Please note, if there is a classroom exposure your child will still receive two test kits and a notification letter from the Situation Room, and would then receive two more test kits during the week.
If you or anyone in your household tests positive, we are very pleased that safe, effective COVID-19 treatments, including anti-viral medications, are available for some individuals ages 12 and older who test positive. You can access these medications through your doctor or health care provider, or you can call 212-COVID19 to discuss treatment options with a medical professional. Treatment works best when it is started as soon as possible after symptoms start and can help reduce symptoms and help to avoid hospitalization. For more information, please see the COVID-19 Treatments Available document (Open external link) for additional information.
What should I do if my child tests positive on one of the tests?

• Kindergarten and older: Please inform your school and isolate your child at home for five days. Your child may return to school on the sixth day if they have no symptoms or their symptoms are improving (including being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication). Your child must wear a well-fitting mask while at school through the tenth day after their positive test.
• Pre-K and younger: please inform your school/program and isolate your child at home for ten days. Your child may return to your school/program after the tenth day.
• For all ages:
  • Please remember that if your child tests positive, your child is entitled to asynchronous remote learning and Office Hours for the duration of your child’s isolation period.
  • Please refer to our COVID-19 Guidance Charts, available at schools.nyc.gov/2022Health for additional steps to take if your child tests positive.
• Where can I find instructions about the test kit?
  • The test kits come with printed instructions that you should follow when administering the test. You can also watch videos in multiple languages on how to use your test kit at schools.nyc.gov/HomeRapidTestKits.

Enrollment for Grades K–8 (elementary and middle schools)
Enrollment for Summer Rising 2022 opened to families on April 25. Any student who is currently enrolled in grades K–8 is eligible to register.  Families can visit nyc.gov/SummerRising for enrollment details. Families can access an enrollment video and a list of all summer sites at nyc.gov/SummerRising. Our affiliated site is PS/MS 95, however as right now the site is at capacity and no longer available to choose from on the site.  Other sites with open seats are available and can be selected from the Summer Rising site.