Two-Part Implicit Bias Awareness Workshop for Parents & Guardians

Monday, Dec. 14th AND Thursday, Dec. 17th (6:00 - 7:30 PM)

Implicit Bias (IB) Workshop for Parents/Guardians
(Monday, 12/14 AND Thursday, 12/17 @ 6:00 PM)
MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS

During this two-part series, parents and guardians will learn about the IB Awareness Workshop that the Office of Equity and Access is offering to NYC Department of Education staff. Parents and guardians, especially those who are on School Equity Teams, PTA members and CEC members, are encouraged to register, join the community and learn about Implicit Bias, the brain science behind Implicit Bias and how to mitigate the effects of Implicit Bias. 

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Update for Families, November 24, 2020

Devices for Remote Learning

Do you need a device or technical support? Need help with a broken, lost, or stolen device? Call DOE’s IT Help desk at 718-935-5100 and press 5 to get assistance.

You can also get quick help online:

  • Browse tech support topics: schools.nyc.gov/technicaltools

  • File a tech support ticket: schools.nyc.gov/techsupport

  • Request a device: schools.nyc.gov/devices

  • Get support with a DOE-issued iPad: schools.nyc.gov/ipadfixes

  • Issues with your Internet connection: schools.nyc.gov/internet

For information on platforms your child may use and ways to support them during remote learning, visit schools.nyc.gov/remotechecklist.

Attendance Requirements for Remote Instruction

As we continue to adjust to all the changes this school year, one thing that remains the same is our goal to have every student learning and connecting with a caring adult from their school each day. As previously announced, for the 2020-21 school year, we are returning to more traditional definitions for attendance that track a student’s engagement in learning and instruction.

  • “Present” is defined as participating and being virtually present in a specific virtual learning environment during the scheduled school day, or participating in scheduled coursework. This may look like logging into full or small group instruction over Zoom, participating in student-teacher check-ins, completing pre-recorded lessons and coursework, or participating in group projects and discussions in an online setting.

  • “Absent” is defined as not being present during a remote class, remote lesson, or scheduled teacher-student instruction during the scheduled school day.

Grading in the 2020-21 School Year

Schools’ grading policies will reflect the new ways students complete their work in blended and remote learning models. This means flexibility with assignments, giving students different ways to show what they have learned.

Grades will still be based on academic progress and performance, considering students’ entire body of work in each subject. This year, each school selects its own grading scale from among several options including a scale of 1-4, a numerical scale (100 points), and an alphabetical scale (A-D).

You can find more information on grading at schools.NYC.gov/messagesforfamilies/#grading.

How to Provide Consent for In-school Testing

When we return to in-person learning, students from grades 1-12 will be participating in random testing for COVID-19 through the rest of the school year. Regular testing of staff and students in schools allows us to keep our schools and broader communities healthy and safe. More than 57,000 students have already been tested across the city. The testing process is quick and easy, and entails swabbing the anterior nasal area/frontal part of the nose with a short swab (like a Q-tip). The swab length may vary, but only a small portion is inserted into the front part of the nose for five to 10 seconds.

To ensure that your child can be tested, please submit a consent form for testing. You can complete the consent in two easy ways:

  1. Online: Fill out the form online using a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA). Go to mystudent.nyc

    • If you already have a NYCSA account linked to your student(s): Log in, click your student’s name, click “Manage Account,” and then when a dropdown menu appears, click “Consent Forms.” Read the page, and then choose the consent option at the end for your student.

    • If you do not already have a NYCSA account: You can create one right away! If you have an account creation code from your school, you can create a full account in approximately five minutes, and then provide consent as described above. If you do not have an account creation code from your school, you can still provide your consent right away by clicking “Manage Consent” under “COVID-19 Testing” and filling out your and your child’s information to provide consent.

  2. Paper form: Fill out and return the paper form to school. A printable PDF file is available in ten languages at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting.

Your consent must be submitted by the first day your child resumes in-person learning. If you have already provided consent for your child to be tested, we encourage you to submit it again to ensure we have the most up to date form on file.

You can find additional information about consent and testing under Frequently Asked Questions at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting.

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REMOTE MEAL SERVICE Daily 9 AM – 12 PM

Remote meals can be picked up from the following nearby schools daily from 9 AM - 12 PM.

All open sites can also be found on the DOE website.

PS 42 1537 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY

 

PS 55 450 St. Paul’s Place Bronx, NY

 

JHS 339 1600 Webster Ave, Bronx, NY

 

PS 171 1717 Fulton Ave. Bronx, NY

 

IS 219 3630 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY

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Free and Low-Cost Internet Options

There are several free or low-cost internet options available to New York City students and families.

Free Internet for Your Home

The following internet carriers are offering free household Wi-Fi or special accommodations for 60 days:

  • Comcast

  • Charter Communications/Spectrum

  • Altice

Learn more about the above at NYC.gov.

Free Internet Sites in NYC

There are many places across the city where you can connect to internet for free. Locations include:

Low-Cost Internet Plans

The following internet plans are available to eligible participants. Eligibility varies by provider. Contact the provider for more information.

Altice (also known as Optimum)

Altice offers Altice Advantage, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, you must be:

  • eligible for--or participate in--the National School Lunch Program (NSLP); or

  • a New York City resident who attends a New York City public school; or

  • eligible for--or receive--Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and 65 years of age or older; or

  • a veteran and receive state or federal public assistance.

Charter (also known as Spectrum)

Charter offers Spectrum Internet Assist, a plan that starts at $14.99/month. To qualify, one or more members of your household must be a recipient of one of the following assistance programs:

  • National School Lunch Program (NSLP) 

  • Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) of the NSLP 

  • Supplemental Security Income (for applicants age 65+ only) 

Verizon

Verizon offers the Lifeline program, a plan that starts at $19.99/month. To qualify:

  • Your annual income is at 135% or less than of the U.S. federal poverty guidelines

  • You, or someone in your household, participates in a qualifying federal assistance program:

    • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as food stamps), or

    • Medicaid, or

    • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

    • Federal Public Housing Assistance (FPHA) 

    • Veterans Pension and Survivors Benefit 

    • Tribal Programs (and live on federally-recognized Tribal lands)

For more eligibility information, visit Lifelinesupport.org

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NYC / Bronx Resources

1-    Google Classroom Parent Guide: Does your child's teacher use Google Classroom for remote learning? Check out  this online presentation on how to set it Take a look at this online presentation about how to set it up » 

2-    Visit the NYC Health website: For new York City-specific fact sheets and up-to-date information  in multiple languages, visit NYCHealth.gov 

3-    Get free, confidential mental health help from home: NYC Well provides free, confidential mental health help from licensed counselors to new Yorkers in crisis. Talk to someone by phone, chat or text message.  Check it out »

4-    Free Internet access: Most Internet providers offer free Internet access for 60 days to support families to distance themselves social to stop the spread of coronavirus. Watch a free Internet guide in English and Spanish »

5-    Free food in the Bronx: World Central Kitchen and State Assemblywoman Michael Blake partner to distribute fresh, individually packaged meals daily to seven locations around the Bronx. Find out more »

6-    Find a food pantry near you: Food Bank NYC is delivering free meals, food and SNAP support throughout the city. To find nutritional support near you, visit the website »

7-    Unemployment and Housing: You can apply for  unemployment benefits in www.labor.ny.gov  (Faster service try to file your claim before 7:30 a.m.) If you have questions about housing, try calling the Housing Court.

8-    Important Information about public assistance and immigration benefits:  On March 13, 2020, USCIS posted an alert clarifying that seeking or using medical treatment or preventive healthcare services related to COVID-19 will NOT be considered under the public charge rule, even if the services are Medicaid-funded. Anyone who needs help during the COVID-19 crisis should seek care without fear, regardless of immigration status or ability to pay for health services. If you need help getting medical care, call 311 and get connected to a doctor today.

9- The Q & A for NYCHA before applying: NYCHA's Rent Hardship Information — The application link: https://selfserve.nycha.info — BronxWorks Eviction Program: http://bronxworks.org/eviction-prevention

All HRA public benefits applications or renewals can be made online. All required interviews will be conducted by phone. No SNAP, Cash assistance or Medicaid benefit cases will be discontinued during the COVID-19 crisis, even if you do not renew it on time.

For more information on the impact of Coronavirus on Section 8 and NYCHA tenants, as well as on recipients of HRA public benefits such as SNAP or cash assistance, go here.  

DO YOU HAVE ANY MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT YELENA RAMIREZ, YRAMIREZ@AMSBRONX.ORG

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NYC Recursos Util del Bronx

1.             Guía para padres de Google Classroom: ¿El profesor de tu hijo utiliza Google Classroom para el aprendizaje remoto? Echa un vistazo a esta presentación en línea sobre cómo configurarlo »

2.             Visite el sitio web de NYC Health: Para obtener hojas informativas e información actualizada específica de la ciudad de Nueva York en varios idiomas, visite NYCHealth.gov » 

3.             Obtenga ayuda gratuita y confidencial para la salud mental desde casa: NYC Well proporciona ayuda gratuita y confidencial de salud mental de consejeros con licencia a neoyorquinos en crisis. Hable con alguien por teléfono, por chat o por mensaje de texto.  Compruédelo »

4.             Acceso gratuito a Internet: La mayoría de los proveedores de Internet ofrecen acceso gratuito a Internet durante 60 días para apoyar a las familias a distanciarse sociales para detener la propagación del coronavirus. Vea una guía de Internet gratis en inglés y español » 

5.             Comida gratis en el Bronx: World Central Kitchen y el asambleísta estatal Michael Blake se asocian para distribuir comidas frescas empaquetadas individualmente todos los días en siete lugares alrededor del Bronx. Más información » 

6.             Encuentre una despensa de alimentos cerca de usted: Food Bank NYC está repartir comidas gratuitas, alimentos y apoyo de SNAP en toda la ciudad. Para encontrar apoyo nutricional cerca de usted,  visite el sitio web »

7.             Desempleo y Vivienda: Puede solicitar beneficios de desempleo en  www.labor.ny.gov (Servicio más rápido intente presentar su reclamo antes de las 7:30 a.m.) Si tiene preguntas sobre la vivienda, intente llamar al Tribunal de Vivienda.

8.             Inmigración: El 13 de marzo de 2020, USCIS publicó una alerta aclarando que buscar o usar tratamiento médico o servicios de salud preventivos relacionados con COVID-19 NO será considerado bajo el público regla de cargo, incluso si los servicios están financiados por Medicaid. Cualquier persona que necesite ayuda durante la crisis COVID-19 debe buscar atención sin temor, independientemente de su estatus migratorio o la capacidad de pagar por los servicios de salud. Si necesita ayuda para recibir atención médica, llame al 311 y conéctate a un médico hoy mismo.

9. Questions and Answers for NYCHA Before You  Apply: NYCHA Rental Hardship Information - Application Link: https://selfserve.nycha.info - BronxWorks Eviction Program: http://bronxworks.org / eviction-prevention

All applications or renewals for HRA public benefits can be done online. All required interviews will be conducted over the phone. No case of SNAP, Cash or Medicaid benefits will be discontinued during the COVID19 crisis, even if you do not renew it on time. To learn more about the impact of Coronavirus on Section 8 and NYCHA tenants, as well as recipients of HRA public benefits like SNAP or cash assistance, go here.

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? CONTACT WITH YELENA RAMIREZ, YRAMIREZ@AMSBRONX.ORG.