P.S. 179 Kensington

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  First Day of School

  Monday, September 13, 2021 - School hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.

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  LETTER FROM CHANCELLOR MEISHA PORTER- SCHOOL REOPENING FOR SY 21-22

  
  Dear Families,
  First, thank you. I know the past year has required resiliency, determination, flexibility, and sacrifices from all of
  us, and from you in particular. You have taken on new roles that many of you never imagined you’d have to take
  on, and have balanced so much while coping with losses and the many life challenges that COVID-19 brought
  to us over the past year.
  As we close out this school year, I am looking forward to the opportunity that lies before us to reimagine what
  school is and means for your children. We know that we have to welcome our students back to a warm,
  welcoming, and affirming learning environment that challenges them academically while lifting them up when
  they need support.
  As our schools work hard on re-imagining how we educate our children, I am excited to share with you our re￾opening plans for fall 2021. Based on available health indicators, we will return to full-time, in-person learning
  this September. This means that all students in grades 3-K through 12 will be learning in-person this fall.
  All teachers and staff will also be returning to in-person instruction this fall. We are very grateful for the
  dedication of all our principals, teachers and school staff and recognize the hard work they have done during this
  challenging year, and we’re excited for your children to re-connect with their beloved teachers and school staff, in
  addition to their peers, this fall.
  As we prepare for your children, as well as teachers and staff, to return to schools, we will continue our
  commitment to prioritize health and safety first. With a current rolling 7-day COVID positivity rate of 0.16% and
  a consistently low transmission rate, our schools have a proven track record of being safe. We will meet whatever
  the CDC social distancing requirements are in September, and we expect that the city’s continuously improving
  health metrics may allow for more flexibility by the fall. Finally, in our commitment to keep health and safety a
  top priority, we plan to adhere to the many health and safety measures we had in place this past school year,
  including the following:
   Masks will continue to be a requirement in all of our school buildings
   Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms will continue to be required to stay at home
   Students, teachers and staff will continue to complete the daily health screener at home
   Every school building will continue to have a nurse
   Every classroom will have working ventilation systems
   On-site COVID-19 testing will continue in school buildings as recommended by the latest health
  guidance
   The Situation Room will continue to support schools with next steps if there are positive cases
  We know that many of our students have not attended school in-person since March of 2020, and that returning
  to school in-person this fall will be an adjustment. We promise to do everything we can to welcome your children
  back and provide the supports needed to ensure a positive homecoming. We’ve already made investments to hire
  more teachers and social workers, and will have academic and social-emotional learning programs available to
  support our students. Here are some ways that we are supporting with the transition now, and we encourage you
  and your children to participate:

  Chancellor’s Borough-Wide Family Forums: I am hosting borough-wide family town halls to hear more from
  you about this fall, and how we can use our resources to ensure a positive homecoming for your children and
  provide an enriching and challenging academic experience that integrates social-emotional learning. To learn
  more and register, please visit us here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/family￾empowerment/chancellor-porter-s-family-forums
  School Open Houses: Starting in June and throughout the summer, every school will host open houses for
  families to visit, take a tour, and learn about the health and safety precautions in place that have kept our schools
  safe over the last year. Your child’s school will be in touch with you about when these will be scheduled, and we
  encourage you to participate to learn more.
  Summer Rising: In partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development, we are so excited
  to provide an enriching, fun and joyful summer camp experience for any interested student. We encourage your
  child to join us - to be welcomed back into their school communities, re-connect with teachers and staff, and get
  ready for fall while having fun! Families can sign up here: https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home
  Thank you for your partnership, your engagement, and your dedication to your children’s education over the last
  year. I am in awe of how our communities came together to lift each other up to ensure our children had the best
  experience possible despite enormous challenges. I am looking forward to partnering with you, learning from
  you, and leveraging all we‘ve done together over the last year to create a new normal starting in September - one
  that is warm and welcoming, affirming and enriching, and exciting and challenging - for each one of your
  children.
  In partnership,
  Meisha Porter
  New York City Schools Chancellor

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  SUMMER RISING. APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!

   

  To apply now, please take the following steps:

  Step 1 – Create an account here
  https://www1.nyc.gov/account/register.htm?spName=apisaml-prod.azurewebsites.net%3a443-AssertionConsumerService&fromKiosk=false&target=aHR0cHM6Ly9hcGlzYW1sLXByb2QuYXp1cmV3ZWJzaXRlcy5uZXQv

  Step 2 – Search for a program near you here
  https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/program-public?programs=SummerRising

  Step 3 – Complete the application and submit

  If you have any questions regarding this program, please contact me at KGonzalezRamos@schools.nyc.gov.

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• COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL DISTRICT 20 Invites You to Join us for our May 2021 Monthly Meeting

  COMMUNITY EDUCATION COUNCIL
  DISTRICT 20
  Invites You to Join us for our
  May 2021 Monthly Meeting

  Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2021
  Time: 6:00 PM Business Meeting (Discussing Council Business Only)
  7:00 PM Calendar Meeting
  Login: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/j/83210944687?
  pwd=MzlpRVFWT2h1WWhFQkE2Z05FYVRidz09
  Meeting ID: 832 1094 4687
  Passcode: 951493
  Dial by your location: +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
  Find your local number: https://nycdoe.zoom.us/u/kd7AoN29fi
  Speaker Sign-up Sheet: https://forms.gle/bazEyAs6wjEMkN1k8
  *The form will open at the beginning of the Business Meeting
  Topic: I-Ready Presentation on District-wide Assessment
  District 20 Arts Showcase
  Vote on the Bylaw Amendment
  
  Join us for our next monthly meeting on June 9th!
  Visit us on the web www.cec20.org
  415 89th Street ● Room 410●Brooklyn, NY 11209●Tel 718-759-3921
  Fax 718-759-3920●E-mail: CEC20@schools.nyc.gov

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• Schools Closed

  🗓️ REMINDER: NYC public schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 13, 2021, in observance of Eid al-Fitr.

  There will be no food service available on Thursday, May 13. Service will resume Friday, May 14. Learn more: schools.nyc.gov/freemeals.

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