PSA: Census 2020 is ongoing, and your response is more important that ever before because federal funding is almost always dependent on Census data.
New York is underrepresented, which means we lose out on necessary funding for healthcare, schools, and assistance programs.
If you have not already done so, complete the Census online now by clicking HERE. It takes about 10 minutes.
The city is opening up about 100 sites to help serve students of first responders, health care workers and other essential workers. The centers will be open from 7:30am-6:00pm, and will serve three hot meals daily. Learn more about the centers here.
If you are an essential worker and are looking for accommodations for your children, please fill out the NYCDOE Regional Enrichment Center Enrollment form here.
For those who have not been able to watch Mr. Sforza’s
SCHOOL UPDATE: Principal Sforza will be hosting a parent webinar tomorrow 1:30-2:00pm.
The webinar will update you on what to expect next week, as well as give you an opportunity to ask questions.
The link to the webinar is:
http://meet.google.com/tyk-dves-yav
If you haven’t already done so, please download the Class Dojo app, and follow the school account on Instagram as those are the main lines of communication from the school.
The Instagram for 99 is: https://www.instagram.com/ps99_kew_gardens_school/
Per the DOE, effective Monday, March 23, remote learning will go into effect for grades K-12.
In the meantime, if you’re stumped, here are some free activities and resources available for your child to use at home:
Grade level appropriate English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies units:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home
Educational video, ebook and related activity on a daily subject:
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/…/learnathome.html
For younger kids (ages 2-7):
https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
NYC SCHOOL UPDATE: The Governor just announced plans to close all public schools effective this coming week until at least April 20. For the parents and guardians that use it, please download and install Class Dojo on your devices, as this will provide a line of communication between you and your teachers.
You can find the latest information on the NYC Department of Education website.
PSA: Summer in the City is now accepting applications for Summer Academy.
The FREE, five-week Summer Academy programs offer students the opportunity to continue learning during the summer through hands-on STEM activities, art, recreation and visits to museums, parks and other cultural sites.
Applications are open March 10-April 10.
Occasionally, the PA will post relevant community information that we may think will interest the PS 99 community. The above post is a public service announcement. Any questions regarding the event should be directed to the event hosts.
District 28 invites you to participate in their parent workshop:
“Oh No My Child’s Going to Middle School”
Presented by: Sonia Rueda, LMSW, Family Leadership Coordinator. Join them as they discuss some of the myths, challenges and opportunities of middle school.
It is not too early to prepare for our child’s middle school journey.
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020
Time: 6:30PM
Location: JHS 190 (68-17 Austin Street, Forest Hills)
If you have any questions, contact:
Sonia Rueda at SRueda@schools.nyc.gov
Rosa Fenton at (718)557-2711.
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