School News

• Important Updates on In-Person Learning Start Dates

  Remote Learning (100% Online): 

  • Students who are enrolled in fully remote learning (Cohort C) will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21. 

  Blended Learning (in-Person and Remote)

  • Students in blended learning will be learning remotely on Monday, September 21 until their in-person start date as outlined below.

  Pre-Kindergarten:

  • Students in Cohort A will begin in-Person learning on Monday, September 21 at 8:30am. 

  • Students in Cohort B will begin in-Person learning on Tuesday, September 22 at 8:30am. 

  Grades K-5: 

  • Kindergarten - Fifth Grade students in Cohort A will begin in-Person learning on Wednesday, September 30 at 8:30am. 

  • Kindergarten - Fifth Grade students in Cohort B will begin in-Person learning on Tuesday, September 29 at 8:30am. 

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• Arrival and Dismissal Information

  New School Time: 8:30AM- 2:00PM

  Students taking part in Blended Learning should arrive to PS 12 (430 Howard Avenue) at 8:30AM. Students will be dismissed at 2:00PM.

  Please see the attached image for information regarding which days your child will be attending school in person. 

  The first day of Blended Learning (in person) will be Monday, September 21, 2020.

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• Información del NYCDOE: Sesión Informativa Para Familias /Information from the NYCDOE: Family Session

  Información del NYCDOE
  Acompáñenos a la Reunión de familias con el canciller Richard Carranza. Por favor comparta esta oportunidad con familias y estudiantes hispanoparlantes.
  
  Sesión Informativa Para Familias y Estudiantes Sobre el Regreso a la Escuela
  : Martes, 1 de septiembre 2020
  Hora: 6PM a 7PM (hora este)

  Lo que puede esperar: Información sobre año escolar 2020-2021. Toda la información se presentará en español.

  Information from the NYCDOE
  Join us at our upcoming Spanish Family Session with Chancellor Richard Carranza. Please share this opportunity with Spanish speaking families and students in your community!
  
  Family Session with Chancellor Richard Carranza
  When: Tuesday, September 1st
  Time: 6PM - 7PM EST
  
  Incribase aqui/Sign-up here: https://learndoe.org/face/aug31-es/

  What to Expect: Information about the 2020-2021 school year. All information will be presented in Spanish.

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• 2020-2021 School Year: Important Dates

  Wednesday, September 16, Thursday, September 17, and Friday September 18, 2020

  Instructional Orientation!

  All students will reconnect to their school community. Students will learn the health and safety procedures. Technical connectivity will also be checked. Students will have wellness checks with their teachers and guidance staff.

   

  Monday, September 21, 2020

  All schools will begin full-day teaching and learning. 

   

  Cohort A and Cohort B - September 21, 2020

  Students in blended learning (combination of in-person and remote) will begin to report to buildings, depending on their in-person schedule.

   

  Cohort C - September 21, 2020

  Students in 100% remote learning will all begin full-day learning.

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• PS 12 Cohorts and School Plan

  For the upcoming school year, P.S. 12 students will be assigned into a cohort. This cohort will indicate the specific days of the week that your child will receive in person learning and/or remote learning.

  • Cohort A will receive in-school instruction on Monday and Wednesday. On Tuesday and Thursday they will receive remote instruction. Fridays will be dedicated to academic intervention for students with a demonstrated need.

  • Cohort B will receive in-school instruction on Tuesday and Thursday. On Monday and Wednesday they will receive remote instruction. Fridays will be dedicated to academic intervention for students with a demonstrated need.

  • Cohort C will receive remote instruction (100% online) Monday through Friday.

  To find out which cohort your child has been placed in, please email: 

  • Gladys Thom, Parent Coordinator (GThom2@schools.nyc.gov)

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• Learning Preference Survey

  Reminder: Information from NYCDOE

  "At any time of year, for any reason, you can choose fully remote learning for your child. This means they would learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). Remote learning includes live interaction with teachers every day, and every class includes live instruction."

  • To choose fully remote learning for your child, fill out and submit the form by visiting: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference

  • If you have difficulties completing this form online, call 311

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• PS 12 Town Hall: Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:00pm

  On Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:00pm, our school community will learn more about returning to school for the 2020-2021 school year. Please join our Town Hall, questions or comments that were submitted will be addressed.
  
  If you would like to ask a question or make a comment, please complete this survey by
  
  Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 6:00pm.
  
  Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/PS12TownHallSurvey
  
  To Join Our Live Event on Microsoft Teams:
  
  Live Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/PS12TownHall
  
  Join by Telephone:
  
  +1 347-966-4114 United States, New York City (Toll)
  
  Conference ID: 603 819 536#

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• Learning Reference Survey for Fall 2020

  The NYCDOE has provided an online platform for parents/guardians to select an option to participate in blended learning or continue all-remote learning for students this Fall.
  
  Please complete this application by August 7, 2020.
  
  Visit here: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference ‬

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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• Chancellor Carranza’s June 15th Letter to Families

  Please review the attached images to read Chancellor Carranza’s June 15th Letter to Families or click here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13aupg47Dsk1mXKC2P5wcYJyYm5TSFx3P/view?usp=sharing

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• Chancellor Carranza's June 12 Letter to Families

  ‪Dear PS 12 Families, The NYCDOE has created a survey for all families to give feedback as part of our re-opening planning for fall. More information is available at schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020. To complete the parent survey, please click here: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5647165/Return-to-School-Survey-Families ‬

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

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