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IMPORTANT CORRESPONDENCE FROM MRS. KIRRANE...

September 20, 2022

Dear P.S. 81 Families,

Reminder: there will be a virtual safety meeting tonight, September 20th, at 7:00 pm. We will discuss the protocols we have in place to ensure the safety of our students, as well as our educational focus for this school year.

Topic: Safety Meeting
Time: Sep 20, 2022 07:00 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/93835886213?pwd=QkFlUS9TdDhtZGhOMHp1ekU1VUFLdz09

Meeting ID: 938 3588 6213
Passcode: 110471

Best Regards,

Anne

The 2022-2023 School Calendar is Here! Click for details!

September 2022 Lunch Menu

Click Here to see ALL Correspondence from Mrs. Kirrane & The NYC Schools Chancellor

Please Fill Out LUNCH FORMS!

Even if your child doesn't eat lunch in school, we still need a lunch form filled out for EVERY Student, whether they are Blended or Remote.

Please fill out the LUNCH FORM HERE!

THANK YOU!

EduMate NYC

A group of college students seeking to support New York City public school students in this time of need by connecting them with free, virtual tutoring. If you are interested in getting paired with a tutor, click above!

Coronavirus Update

All New Yorkers should continue to practice general flu prevention measures including:

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or sleeve
Wash your hands regularly
Avoid touching your face
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Get your flu shot – it’s never too late
Stay home if you’re feeling sick. Call your doctor and let them know your symptoms and travel history.

Please see the NYC Health Department’s Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions for more information, or visit nyc.gov/health at any time for important updates.

Click Here for information about Covid-19 NYS testing from the New York State Department of Health.

Resources for Families

Tenants' Rights

Mental Health Support for New Yorkers

Mindfulness Meditation

Supporting Kids During the Coronavirus Crisis

How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus

Brainfuse HelpNow!

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Foreign Language Lab /Spanish-Speaking Support

Learning Platforms

At P.S. 81 we are using multiple platforms to communicate with families & students.

Every class has a Class Dojo where teachers & staff can communicate directly with families. Please be sure to check your Class Dojo daily for Important Information and Updates from your classroom teacher, other staff and the administration.

Teachers are posting required student assignments on Google Classroom for Blended and Remote students. Students should log onto Google Classroom using their unique @nycstudents.net username and password.

For help using any of these platforms, please see the resources below.

Classroom Dojo Help for Parents

Google Classroom

Parent Guide to Google Classroom PDF

Parent Guide to Google Classroom Slideshow

Feel free to email DKnecht@schools.nyc.gov or JCapurro@schools.nyc.gov for help with any of our online resources!

UFT DIal a Teacher

What: Homework help line for students, run by classroom teachers
Where: Call 212-777-3380
Who: Students in kindergarten through 12th grade
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 4 to 7 p.m. when school is in session
Languages spoken: Armenian, Bengali, Chinese, English, French, Haitian-Creole, Korean, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog
Subjects available: English, math, science and social studies

P.S.81 Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy

We recognize today there may be a need for students to carry a cell phone. Therefore, students are allowed to bring their cell phones to school, with guardian’s permission. This will enable you to communicate with your child before and after school. However, once in the school building, all cell phones must be turned off and kept in the students’ backpack. In addition, students may give it to the teacher to be kept in a secure location for the school day. Cell phones may not be used during lunch and recess. In case of emergency you may call the main office to leave a message for your child (718-796-8965). This policy is also in place for the use of iPods, iPads, tablets and all other devices capable of recording or playing back audio, photographic, or video content, or sending/receiving text, audio, or video messages.

If a student is found to be in violation of the cell phone/electronic devices policy the following protocol will be followed:

1st Violation: The phone will be taken from the student and returned at the end of the day.

2nd Violation: The phone will be taken from the student and the parent/guardian is contacted to pick up the cell phone.

3rd Violation: Use of cell phones is suspended for the remainder of the school year. The cell phone must be checked in at the main office at arrival every school day.

Please note the school is not responsible for the theft, loss or damage to student’s technology devices. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the school. The safety of our students is a schoolwide community responsibility. Together we can increase safety and promote responsible “Digital Citizenship” among our students.

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Mission

In partnership with our families and the community, we are committed to celebrating the diverse social emotional, linguistic and academic strengths and needs of our children through culturally responsive, tiered and rigorous instruction.

Vision

The vision of the PS 81 community, including students, families and staff, is to provide a safe, equitable and child-centered educational experience that prepares our children to be compassionate, civically-minded, productive members of society.

Instructional Focus

To know each child well through Social Emotional Learning, Culturally Responsive Teaching while continuing to meet their academic needs in a collaborative learning environment for both staff and students.