April 2021 Newsletter

Parent Workshop flyer

Join Ms. Sonia Melendez and Esther Schwartz for a series of parent workshops on how to support your student educationally.

More information to follow

Earth Day Flyer 2021

The Earth Day Celebration is for school children in grades K-6 from every corner of New York State. The Senate’s goal is to encourage children to develop an awareness of the environment and its resources. Teaching children about the importance of recycling and waste reduction is critical as we face the environmental challenges of the 21st Century. For more information visit the NY State Senator Addabbo website.

April Deadlines: 3k and Pre-k Applications

Set up your MySchools account! With MySchools, you can explore your child's school options, apply, and get offer information—all in one place.

Missed the middle school application deadline? Contact your child's current school counselor as soon as possible!
Missed the kindergarten application deadline? Add your child to programs' waitlists now.
Apply to Gifted & Talented (G&T) programs for children born in 2016 by April 9.
Apply to pre-K for children born in 2017 by April 7.
Apply to 3-K for children born in 2018 by April 30 .

NYC DOE OPT IN Photo

All NYC DOE families have now the opportunity to switch to blended learning for the remainder of the school year. Visit nycenet.edu/surveys/learni or call 311 to let us know by April 7.

Resources for Parents from PBS Kids

PBS KIDS for Parents has put together resources to help families find their "new normal" for these challenging times. You'll find ideas on how kids can continue to learn at home through play and in everyday routines, different ways to offer comfort, and how to care for yourself, too. New school routines, social distancing, and working remotely or working less is a lot to navigate. It can be overwhelming but know that for your child, you are enough.

ECHALK APP DOWNLOAD

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Get real time school updates on your mobile device. Connect with code OQQ0WA to get instant alerts or log in with your eChalk user account for the latest updates from all your classes and groups.

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Free at the App Store and Google Play Store

Elementary Grades (Pre-K–5)

For a list of upcoming 2020–2021 test dates, view the calendar. For a complete list of tests, including tests with rolling dates, view the full list of city, state and national tests.

Read below for more information about the tests your child may be required to take depending on their grade level

Students in elementary grades take various NY State and local tests to support their instruction, to determine eligibility for certain programs, and to provide information on their progress toward mastering grade-level learning standards. The list below shows tests that student take in grades pre-k–5.

Rabbit Habit #5

For more information and to learn how to implement The Leader in Me at home, visit http://www.theleaderinme.org/parents/

WHO World Heath Day Logo

World Health Day is a global awareness day that is celebrated every year on April 7^th to commemorate the founding of the World Health Organization. With all that is going on in the world today, we need to review the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. It’s a great day for students to get out of their seats and get their blood pumping or enjoy some much need meditation to help with their anxiety. Whether you are in the classroom or learning virtually, these activities will help to promote world health.

What is World Health Day?

World Health Day marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization, which was founded in 1948. The World Health Organization (WHO) is the leading global health authority within the United Nations. The purpose of the organization is to control health and communicable diseases across the globe. The WHO uses their anniversary not only as a day of celebration, but as an opportunity to highlight a current global health priority. For World Health Day 2021, the theme will shine light on Building a fairer, healthier world.

World Health Day Activities for Kids

World Health Day is the perfect opportunity to educate our students on a variety of health-related issues. Visit the World Health Organization website for few activities that you can do at home.

Food Pantry

The Salvation Army Tremont Corps

Red and White Shield, Salvation Army Logo

Nora Garcia 718-584-6250

2121 Washington Avenue Bronx NY 10457

Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Wednesday: closed

Thursday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Saturday & Sunday: closed

Learning Bridges

Learning Bridges is a new program that provides free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning.

How to Apply: If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please visit Learning Bridges .Need help completing the online application? Call 311 for assistance.

Student COVID Test Step-By-Step

We know we all want students to have the best possible experience with random COVID testing, and for as many families and educators to consent to testing. This video, produced by NYC DOHMH, is short, friendly, and demonstrates the process for kids. If they see the video ahead of time, it could help to ease their fears and make the testing process less scary.

Quick and Easy Tutorials

Need Help?

I need help with my classwork:

Email your teacher, we are willing to you help you during school hours

I have a problem or question about my DOE Device:

Call or Text Mr. Ramirez 973-963-7481

My family needs help finding resources such as food, public assistances and other NYC Fund & Services:

Visit Mr. R. Ramirez’s Classroom or Call or Text Ms. S. Gonzalez at 917-310-1134

I just need to talk to someone, because I am sad or overwhelmed:

Text Well to 65173 or Call NYC Well at 888-692-9355 or call or text the school guidance counselor, Ms. Lugo @ 201-690-7122 or the school social worker, Ms. Diaz @347-874-5686

I need help from our ENL Providers Ms. Monte or Ms. Matos: