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Middle School Update
Middle School Update
May 28, 2022
May 28, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcement
Memorial Day, No School
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips - Tuesday, 5/31
CHMS Yearbook
Beach Bonanza at 1100 Fulton - Friday, 6/17
Notice of Positive Cases at CHMS
8th Grade
7th Grade
Annual Fund
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
On Wednesday morning, I walked through a few 8th grade advisories and listened in as students and adults processed the horrific news that came out of Texas on Tuesday. I saw teachers supporting each other with their own processing, students asking poignant questions and sharing insight in the changes that need to happen in our country to help prevent any more of these moments from happening. Ultimately, what I saw was a community that was supporting and uplifting each other in a really hard time. As parents and as educators, news like that that comes out of an elementary school is especially hard to hear, but processing these things together makes me grateful to be part of this community.
I hope you all get to enjoy this Memorial Day Weekend, the unofficial start to summer.
Have a great weekend,
Matt
General Announcements
General Announcements
Memorial Day - Monday, 5/30
In observance of Memorial Day, there is no school on Monday, 5/30 and the Main Office will be closed. We'll respond to any inquires on Tuesday, 5/31.
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
Upon return of school from the three-day weekend, all students will take exams for Humanities and ELA. 6th & 7th grade students will have regular dismissal for the week. Testing will begin on Tuesday since there will be no school on Monday, 5/30 in observance of Memorial Day. See 8th Grade section below for more specific details for 8th grade.
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips - Tuesday, 5/31
Following the Humanities snapshot exam on Tuesday, 5/31, 6th grade will take a trip to Luna Park in Coney Island and 7th grade students will go bowling at Bowl 360 in Coney Island (note that Ozone Park had been shared in a previous communication in error). Students will take the train to and from respective locations and be dismissed at the normal time (3:55pm) from CHMS. The 6th grade trip fee is $39 and the 7th grade trip fee is $13.
A completed permissions slip is required to attend the trip. We are also able to provide financial assistance to families that need it. Please reach out to the Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto, at csakamoto@prospectschools.org if the cost of the trips is prohibitive for your family.
6th and 7th Grade Families - CHMS Yearbook!
Clinton Hill Middle School has its first official hardcover yearbook ready to order! While the yearbook is in large part a celebration of our 8th graders, it also includes the entire CHMS community with the following sections:
8th Grade Portraits and quotes
8th Grade Advisory Photos
8th Grade Superlatives
7th Grade Portraits
7th Grade Advisory Photos
6th Grade Portraits
6th Grade Advisory Photos
Faculty and Staff Portraits
After school Programing including Athletics
6th and 7th grade families, if you would like to order a yearbook, it can be purchased directly through the CHMS Online Yearbook Store for $27.55 with approximately $5 shipping to your home. 8TH GRADE FAMILIES SHOULD NOT PURCHASE USING THE ABOVE LINK. SEE 8TH GRADE UPDATE BELOW.
Beach Party at 1100 Fulton, 6/17
To Celebrate the end of the Year with our 6th & 7th Graders, on Friday June 17th, we will host our Annual Field Day event! This year we will be hosting a Beach Themed Party at Clinton Hill Middle School. Students can expect a day of Summer Time Fun, with Games, Crafts, Music and More!
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
Clinton Hill Middle School is working hard to keep families and staff informed about any instances in which a positive COVID-19 case came into contact with our school community. This week, Monday 5/23 - Thursday 5/28, the administration was notified that 3 individuals in our school have recently tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the individual’s privacy, we are not able to provide identifying information. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have already identified and directly notified all families and staff members who have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
8th Grade
8th Grade Families - CHMS Yearbook!
We are thrilled to have our first official hardcover yearbook, ready to celebrate our 8th Graders moving up into high school! Yearbooks for all 8th graders have been pre-ordered by CHMS. The cost of the yearbook for 8th graders is $26.95. This fee can be paid on TeacherEase or by cash or check in the Main Office. If you’d like to donate to support another student, click here. To ensure the yearbook is available for all 8th graders, we are able to provide financial assistance to families that need it. Please reach out to the Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto, at csakamoto@prospectschools.org if the cost of the yearbook is prohibitive for your family.
5/21 Mock US History Regent Exam: This spring, instead of doing an interim assessment like in the fall, our 8th graders will sit for a Mock US History Regents exam. Students will take a field test version of the US History Regents as an opportunity for us to assess their learning (content and skills) through the year, and to give students an opportunity to experience a full Regents exam in preparation for high school. The Regents is a 3 hour exam and so students will only come in for the test. *Note: All testing accommodations will be provided as usual, and we will also offer an abridged version for select students depending on their learning needs.
6/1 Science NYS Performance State Test - Appointment Time Update: On Friday, a letter was emailed to 8th grade families with the specific appointment time during which your student should report to school to take the Performance Exam. Please review it carefully, as the appointment time may be different than other members of their science class. Students were also given a hard copy of this letter in science class today, please be sure to ask them for it and mark the date and specific appointment time on your calendars!. Please follow up with Ms. Richardson with any questions or concerns.
6/6 Science NYS Written State Test: Students will take the written portion of the Science 8 State Test Exam on Monday, June 6th. Students will complete the 2 hour written exam and be dismissed at 12pm.
6/17 Dance Cruise: 8th Grade students will be attending a DANCE CRUISE! Students should arrive at CHMS by 12pm in the Commons. Students will travel to NY Skyport Marina by subway for a dance cruise. Students will return to CHMS by 6:30PM. Cost of the trip is $50.
Tuesday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 22nd - 8th grade Capstone Presentations: This portfolio presentation is a requirement for all 8th grade students. Each student will be assigned a 1 hr presentation time slot, and will present a reflection of their middle school experience and learning in front of a small group of parents, faculty, and fellow students. Please note that families choosing to view the Capstone should plan to stay for the entire 35-49 period of time their student is signed up for. We want to make sure we do not disrupt presentations.
Thursday, June 23rd - Moving Up Ceremony: Formal invitations will go out soon which will include tickets for family members to attend the ceremony. The ceremony will take place at LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park at 1:30 PM.
7th Grade
For 7th Grade Families: Having an IEP at Brooklyn Prospect High School
For families of 7th Graders with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), please consider attending a one hour Zoom info session on the evening of Tuesday, May 31st, 6-7pm. The topic is a family request: Having an IEP at Brooklyn Prospect High School. For families preferring to pre-read some of the content and join for Questions and Answers, pre-reading materials will be provided. If requested, the event will include live translation to Spanish. It will take place over Zoom. Please click this link to RSVP so that Liza Eyster (Network Director of Student Supports) can anticipate attendance and questions. You may attend whether or not you RSVP, but please note this event is specially designed for families of students with IEPs. Email leyster@prospectschools.org with any questions, or to request Spanish language translation.
Annual Fund
The PTSO would like to thank those families who donated to the Annual Fund. We are so grateful for the support our families have shown. So far, the Annual Fund is over $40,000. Your donations will enable Principal Ellis to focus on school spirit, joy, and a positive student experience such as:
Distributing various swag and Clinton Hill gear to all our students and faculty
Buying lunch for our student body once a month from a local vendor
Continuing to supplement field trips that are focused on team building and connection
If you would like to donate, there is still time!
Whether you can make a small gift of $10 or $25, or a larger gift, your participation will help Clinton Hill Middle School continue providing excellent education to all students while adding to the overall student experience.
Please make your donation before June 30th!
Support Clinton Hill Middle School
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all our CHMS Families for enrolling your child/ren in our SY 2022/23 Extended Day Programming and Athletic Program. We appreciate you all for the support and look forward to closing this year strong.
Middle Schools (CHMS & WTMS)
This is an invite-only opportunity for your student to deepen their skills in preparation for the 2022-23 school year. Students who meet their school’s criteria as ‘highly recommended’ for summer academy, they will receive their invite letter from their school counselor, with a request to confirm commitment to the 5-week program. If you have any questions about your child’s status, please contact your Principal.
Tuesday, July 12th - Friday, August 12th, 2022 (FIVE weeks)
Arrival: 8:45 AM (Breakfast), Start 9:15 AM, Dismissal: 3:30 PM
More detailed information, including personalized schedule with both academic courses and enrichment classes will follow in mid-June.
Location: CHMS Campus (1100 Fulton Street)
Invite letters to be sent via School Counselor no later than 3rd week of May, based on:
MESH courses Promotion in Doubt (< 65%), and/or
ELA & MATH Mock Scores, or Teacher Recommendation
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
Friday, 6/17 Last Day of After-school Program. ASP EOY Celebration & Field Day
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Dear CHMS Athletics Community,
On May 22nd, the CHMS Pride cheer team competed at Cheerfest in Six Flags. This was our school’s first time ever competing. They came home with a third place trophy! We are so proud of you athletes!
A look into next week:
Monday - Memorial Day - No school or sports
Tuesday - Cheerleading and Esports practices per usual after the trip but please let your coaches know if you will not be attending so that they may plan!
Wednesday - Softball
Thursday - Cheerleading
Friday - Flag Football and Esports
Lastly, please save June 14th as a tentative date for the 2021-22 CHMS Athletics Banquet. We hope to see athletes, families, and coaches all there!
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
PTSO
You're Invited! Grown-Ups Night Out
What: The six school PTSOs have come together to host a fun social night out to celebrate together as a Prospect Schools community. All parents and guardians are invited. Come out to meet new fellow parents, hang out with those you already know, and have a great time! We love our children, but this event is for adults only. There will be food and drink vendors in the courtyard to purchase bites and beverages.
When: Saturday evening, June 4th, 2022 from 6-10pm
Where: Frying Pan Game Room, Courtyard 5/6, Industry City. Outdoor and indoor options.
RSVP: There is no need to buy tickets, but please RSVP for planning purposes!
Tuesday, 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Tuesday, 5/31 - 6th & 7th Humanities Snapshot & 8th Mock Humanities Regents
Friday, 6/17 - 6th & 7th Grade Beach Bonanza Field Day, Regular Dismissal
Tuesday, 6/21 & Thursday, 6/22 - 8th Grade Capstone Presentations by appointment only
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
May 20, 2022
May 20, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
PS Mask Recommendation
Notice of Positive Cases at CHMS
Temporary Mask Mandate
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips - Tuesday, 5/31
Beach Bonanza at 1100 Fulton - Friday, 6/17
8th Grade
7th Grade
Annual Fund
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
As seems to be the case with life in general these past few years, this week had its fair share of ups and downs. The challenges of parenting or educating in a pandemic were clearly apparent this week. Most importantly, to all our students, staff, and families who have Covid, we hope your symptoms are minor, if any, and that recovery comes quickly.
The rising cases impacts the school in many ways, including the learning time missed by our students who need to isolate and the challenges of running a school when sometimes up to 10 staff members are out on the same day (not all due to Covid). When that many people are out, it means everybody else on the team has to take on extra responsibilities, whether by covering another class, figuring out coverage schedules, onboarding substitute teachers, etc.
Through this all, many members of our team have still taken on the extra task of planning and supporting our first full school event in over two years. And while there have been conversations about whether we should be bringing so many people together in the midst of rising cases - one of many decisions with no clear right or wrong answer - we hope that it will be a positive moment of joy for those who are able to make it. And for those who aren’t: we are sending you our positivity. Thank you to all the faculty, staff, student council members and parents who helped plan and supervise this event and we hope you all have a good weekend!
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
General Announcements
Prospect Schools Mask Recommendation
Like many of you, we have been tracking COVID-related news, data, and public health advisories, including the recent upward trend in cases in NYC. Yesterday the New York City DOHMH raised the city's threat level to High, and recently Mayor Adams announced that the City’s health officials are strongly recommending that all individuals wear masks in indoor settings. We follow the guidance of public health authorities, and right now these authorities are encouraging–but not mandating–indoor mask wearing. Therefore, we are highly encouraging the use of high grade masks indoors, but are not yet requiring this.
We will continue to closely monitor public health guidance should there be any changes recommended. In the meantime, please don't hesitate to reach out should you have any questions.
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
Clinton Hill Middle School is working hard to keep families and staff informed about any instances in which a positive COVID-19 case came into contact with our school community. This week, Monday 5/9 - Thursday 5/13, the administration was notified that 12 individuals in our school have recently tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the individual’s privacy, we are not able to provide identifying information. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have already identified and directly notified all families and staff members who have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Temporary Mask Mandate
Due to the number of cases, there is a temporary mask mandate for cohorts 302, 304, 407 and 408. This mandate will be lifted when 5 days have passed without a new COVID case in this cohort. While this mandate is only for the cohorts listed above, we strongly encourage that all individuals wear a mask.
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
At the end of this month, all students will take exams for Humanities and ELA. 6th & 7th grade students will have regular dismissal for the week. Testing will begin on Tuesday since there will be no school on Monday, 5/30 in observance of Memorial Day. See 8th Grade section below for more specific details for 8th grade.
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips - Tuesday, 5/31
Following the Humanities snapshot exam on Tuesday, 5/31, 6th grade will take a trip to Luna Park in Coney Island and 7th grade students will go bowling at Bowl 360 in Coney Island (note that Ozone Park had been shared in the last communication in error). Students will take the train to and from respective locations and be dismissed at the normal time (3:55pm) from CHMS. The 6th grade trip fee is $39 and the 7th grade trip fee is $13.
Permission slips will be distributed this week and, along with payment, are due by Wednesday, 5/25. We are able to provide financial assistance to families that need it. Please reach out to the Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto, at csakamoto@prospectschools.org if the cost of the trips is prohibitive for your family.
Beach Party at 1100 Fulton, 6/17
To Celebrate the end of the Year with our 6th & 7th Graders, on Friday June 17th, we will host our Annual Field Day event! This year we will be hosting a Beach Themed Party at Clinton Hill Middle School. Students can expect a day of Summer Time Fun, with Games, Crafts, Music and More!
8th Grade
5/21 Mock US History Regent Exam: This spring, instead of doing an interim assessment like in the fall, our 8th graders will sit for a Mock US History Regents exam. Students will take a field test version of the US History Regents as an opportunity for us to assess their learning (content and skills) through the year, and to give students an opportunity to experience a full Regents exam in preparation for high school. The Regents is a 3 hour exam and so students will only come in for the test. *Note: All testing accommodations will be provided as usual, and we will also offer an abridged version for select students depending on their learning needs.
6/1 Science NYS Performance State Test - Appointment Time Update: On Friday, a letter was emailed to 8th grade families with the specific appointment time during which your student should report to school to take the Performance Exam. Please review it carefully, as the appointment time may be different than other members of their science class. Students were also given a hard copy of this letter in science class today, please be sure to ask them for it and mark the date and specific appointment time on your calendars!. Please follow up with Ms. Richardson with any questions or concerns.
6/6 Science NYS Written State Test: Students will take the written portion of the Science 8 State Test Exam on Monday, June 6th. Students will complete the 2 hour written exam and be dismissed at 12pm.
6/17 Dance Cruise: 8th Grade students will be attending a DANCE CRUISE! Students should arrive at CHMS by 12pm in the Commons. Students will travel to NY Skyport Marina by subway for a dance cruise. Students will return to CHMS by 6:30PM. Cost of the trip is $50.
Tuesday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 22nd - 8th grade Capstone Presentations: This portfolio presentation is a requirement for all 8th grade students. Each student will be assigned a 1 hr presentation time slot, and will present a reflection of their middle school experience and learning in front of a small group of parents, faculty, and fellow students. Please note our viewing norms (Families choosing to view the Capstone should plan to stay for the entire 35-49 period of time their student is signed up for. We want to make sure we do not disrupt presentations.)
Thursday, June 23rd - Moving Up Ceremony: Formal invitations will go out soon which will include tickets for family members to attend the ceremony. The ceremony will take place at LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park at 1:30 PM.
7th Grade
For 7th Grade Families: Having an IEP at Brooklyn Prospect High School
For families of 7th Graders with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), please consider attending a one hour Zoom info session on the evening of Tuesday, May 31st, 6-7pm. The topic is a family request: Having an IEP at Brooklyn Prospect High School. For families preferring to pre-read some of the content and join for Questions and Answers, pre-reading materials will be provided. If requested, the event will include live translation to Spanish. It will take place over Zoom. Please click this link to RSVP so that Liza Eyster (Network Director of Student Supports) can anticipate attendance and questions. You may attend whether or not you RSVP, but please note this event is specially designed for families of students with IEPs. Email leyster@prospectschools.org with any questions, or to request Spanish language translation.
Annual Fund
The PTSO would like to thank those families who donated to the Annual Fund. We are so grateful for the support our families have shown. So far, the Annual Fund is over $40,000. Your donations will enable Principal Ellis to focus on school spirit, joy, and a positive student experience such as:
Distributing various swag and Clinton Hill gear to all our students and faculty
Buying lunch for our student body once a month from a local vendor
Continuing to supplement field trips that are focused on team building and connection
If you would like to donate, there is still time!
Whether you can make a small gift of $10 or $25, or a larger gift, your participation will help Clinton Hill Middle School continue providing excellent education to all students while adding to the overall student experience.
Please make your donation before June 30th!
Support Clinton Hill Middle School
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all our CHMS Families for enrolling your child/ren in our SY 2022/23 Extended Day Programming and Athletic Program. We appreciate you all for the support and look forward to closing this year strong.
Summer Academy Models
Prospect Schools will be holding a small, invite-only summer academy for students with our highest needs for academic support or credit recovery. For more information on summer academy, please review your school's division below.
For any summer programming questions, please contact your school’s Principal/Program Office.
Middle Schools (CHMS & WTMS)
This is an invite-only opportunity for your student to deepen their skills in preparation for the 2022-23 school year. Students who meet their school’s criteria as ‘highly recommended’ for summer academy, they will receive their invite letter from their school counselor, with a request to confirm commitment to the 5-week program. If you have any questions about your child’s status, please contact your Principal.
Tuesday, July 12th - Friday, August 12th, 2022 (FIVE weeks)
Arrival: 8:45 AM (Breakfast), Start 9:15 AM, Dismissal: 3:30 PM
More detailed information, including personalized schedule with both academic courses and enrichment classes will follow in mid-June.
Location: CHMS Campus (1100 Fulton Street)
Invite letters to be sent via School Counselor no later than 3rd week of May, based on:
MESH courses Promotion in Doubt (< 65%), and/or
ELA & MATH Mock Scores, or Teacher Recommendation
AOP Presentation Celebration
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
Friday, 6/17 Last Day of After-school Program. ASP EOY Celebration & Field Day
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Dear CHMS Athletics Community,
On May 22nd, the CHMS Pride cheer team will be competing at Cheerfest in Six Flags. This will be our school’s first time ever competing. Good luck girls!
There will be no cheerleading practice on Tuesday 5/24 & no softball practice on Wednesday 5/25. Supper is also available to all athletes in the commons. Athletes should meet coaches in the gym to sign in first, grab supper, and return to the gym when they are finished eating. Food should only be eaten in the commons. For outdoor practices, teams will stop by the commons to grab food before they head out.
Lastly, please save June 14th as a tentative date for the 2021-22 CHMS Athletics Banquet. We hope to see you all there!
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
PTSO
You're Invited! Grown-Ups Night Out
What: The six school PTSOs have come together to host a fun social night out to celebrate together as a Prospect Schools community. All parents and guardians are invited. Come out to meet new fellow parents, hang out with those you already know, and have a great time! We love our children, but this event is for adults only. There will be food and drink vendors in the courtyard to purchase bites and beverages.
When: Saturday evening, June 4th, 2022 from 6-10pm
Where: Frying Pan Game Room, Courtyard 5/6, Industry City. Outdoor and indoor options.
RSVP: There is no need to buy tickets, but please RSVP for planning purposes
Tuesday, 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Tuesday, 5/31 - 6th & 7th Humanities Snapshot & 8th Mock Humanities Regents
Friday, 6/17 - 6th & 7th Grade Beach Bonanza Field Day, Regular Dismissal
Tuesday, 6/21 & Thursday, 6/22 - 8th Grade Capstone Presentations by appointment only
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
May 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips
School Dance - Friday, 5/20
Notice of Positive Cases at CHMS
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
PTSO
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
Thank you to our families and PTSO for showing thank yous and appreciation to our team via snacks and bagels! As I said last week, it takes a village to educate our students, and we certainly appreciate the support and partnership we have with all of you. What is also affirming is to be able to hear our students share their words of thanks and appreciation. Please take a few minutes to watch this video of some of our students sharing their gratitude with our teaching team.
Please see the updates below, including information on some fun end of year 6th and 7th grade trips (hopefully we have better weather than our 8th graders had today for their Six Flags trip - props to them and to our fabulous 8th grade team for making it through the day!) I also hope to see some of you (or meet you for the first time in person) at the PTSO night out event on June 4th.
Have a great weekend,
Matt
CHMS Principal
Student video showing their appreciation for the amazing bunch of educators at CHMS! Click here to play!
General Announcements
General Announcements
Bonanza Week - Tuesday, 5/31 to Friday, 6/3
At the end of this month, all students will take exams for Humanities and ELA. During this week, 8th grade students will also take the NYS Science Performance Exam.
6th & 7th Grade Field Trips
Following the Humanities snapshot exam on Tuesday, 5/31, 6th and 7th grade students will go on field trips with their respective grade level. Students will be dismissed at the normal time (3:55pm) from CHMS. More details, including trip fees and permission slips will be forthcoming!
School Dance - Friday May 20th!
There will be an all school dance on May 20th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. It will cost $1 for a ticket. Permission slips will be in the form of an electronic Google Form. Students will also be receiving a paper copy with a QR code that brings you to this form. Let us know if you prefer a paper copy and we will give one to your child to bring home.
Additionally, we are looking for parent volunteer chaperones to help support the event. You will be able to indicate that you are interested in volunteering on the same Google Form.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Again we thank all our CHMS Families for enrolling your child/ren in our extended day programming and athletic program. We appreciate you all for the support and look forward to closing this year strong.
Also let’s give it up for our CHMS & MeshEd partnership offering the Art of the Podcast Lab. We just completed session 2 and our kiddos had a wonderful time working with MeshEd. We'd love to take this time to highlight these students below:
Amir Norris
Fatmata Jalloh
Isaac “Tyler” Harper
Karina Merisier
Seabong Teipen
Zora Graves
Summer Academy Models
Prospect Schools will be holding a small, invite-only summer academy for students with our highest needs for academic support or credit recovery. For more information on summer academy, please review your school's division below.
K-8 Grade Students:
Our invite-only academy for K-8th grade students will run for four (5) weeks, from July 12th through August 12th. Clinton Hill Middle School (1100 Fulton Street) will host our K-8 academy program this summer. As we finalize summer hours and curriculum planning, please be on the lookout for summer invites in mid-May. Program hours will be announced when invites are sent.
Summer '22 External Opportunities
FREE-NYC Summer Rising Update as of 5/3/22
We are thrilled by the enthusiasm around Summer Rising! Our elementary programs are mostly full. We still have open seats for grades 6-8, and we encourage our middle school families to continue enrolling through the Enrollment Portal. Any program that displays in the portal still has seats available. If you have signed up for Summer Rising but your plans have since changed, and you no longer wish to participate in the program, please let us know via the
Summer Rising Un-enrollment Form. Thank you and we appreciate your interest in Summer Rising!
Paid External Vendor Summer Camps:
World Explorers (June 13 - Aug 8) Ages 2-12
Splat Camp (July 5 - Aug 26) Ages 3-10
Gymnastics & Circus Camp (July 5 - Aug 19) Ages 3-12
Mindful Sports (June 20 - Sept 2) Ages 3-12
Kids in the Game (June 27 - Aug 19) Ages 3-14
Movement Creative (July 5 - Sept 2) Ages 7-18 / CIT Options for Ages 13+
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
Friday, 6/17 Last Day of After-school Program. ASP EOY Celebration & Field Day
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS athletes and families,
Flag Football, Track, and Softball have begun outdoor practices! If you have not yet, please complete this form about outdoor practices and dismissals: CHMS Sports Dismissal Permission Slip
Cheerleading will be competing at their first ever competition on Sunday, May 22nd at Six Flags Great Adventure. While the athletes are already paid for, spectator tickets are $57 each and payment by cash/check is due next week on Tuesday, May 10th. Please wish our athletes the best!
Track, Softball, & Cheer athletes must attend study hall from 3 - 4 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and cannot leave the school building.
If you need to reach out to a coach below is their information. If you have not been receiving their emails, please contact them so they may add you to the emailing list.
Track - Coach Doug Davis (douglaseverettdavis@gmail.com)
Flag Football - Coach Christian Lewis (christianjlewis99@gmail.com)
Cheerleading - Coach Abby Russell (chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org)
Softball - Coach Ashley Rios (arios@prospectschools.org)
Esports - Coach Robert Neff (robertjamesneff@gmail.com)
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos of the Week
PTSO
You're Invited! Grown-Ups Night Out
What: The six school PTSOs have come together to host a fun social night out to celebrate together as a Prospect Schools community. All parents and guardians are invited. Come out to meet new fellow parents, hang out with those you already know, and have a great time! We love our children, but this event is for adults only. There will be food and drink vendors in the courtyard to purchase bites and beverages.
When: Saturday evening, June 4th, 2022 from 6-10pm
Where: Frying Pan Game Room, Courtyard 5/6, Industry City. Outdoor and indoor options.
RSVP: There is no need to buy tickets, but please RSVP for planning purposes! RSVP here
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
April 29,2022
April 29,2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Ed al-Fitr - No School, Monday 5/2
National Grid COP25 Winner
Staffing Updates
School Dance - Friday, 5/20
Summer Programming
8th Grade Announcement
After School Announcement
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope you all had a great Spring break last week! The end of Spring break always begins a stretch of the school year that at the same time can feel like forever until the Summer and feel like it flies by. There are a few different fun events happening in the Spring and we will work with our students every day to make sure they’re all finishing strong.
Next week is Educator Appreciation Week and I hope you can each find some time to thank one of the many amazing educators we have on our team: teachers, deans, counselors, social workers, after school workers, speech and OT providers, ops team members, security and our maintenance team. It is truly a full village effort to educate our students, and I promise you that small tokens or notes of thanks goes a really long way in this work.
Please see below for some important updates, including information on our upcoming school dance, update on summer programming, and a few more staffing updates.
Have a great weekend,
Matt
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Ed al-Fitr - No School, 5/2
School will be closed for Ed al-Fitr on Monday, 5/2. Classes will resume on Tuesday, 5/3. Please note that our Main Office will also be closed on Monday.
Congratulations to 7th Grader Helen Taylor!
Congratulations to 7th grader Helen Taylor for winning the National Grip COP 26 Picturing a Cleaner Future Art Contest. Once we receive the actual artwork, we will share the picture here. Below is more information on the contest.
The National Grid COP26 Picturing a Cleaner Future Art Contest for Children was launched in April 2021 for children aged 6 to 16 to tap into their creativity. Employees voted on the winning designs to be turned into painted or portable murals to be shared in our communities.
The contest was open to children of employees – as well as children of National Grid customers – in New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, aged 6 to 16
Competition dates were April 20 through May 4, 2021
US employees voted on select designs to be turned into painted or portable murals in each of our MA, RI, DNY and UNY communities
A $1,000 donation was also given to each winner’s school to aid in the school administration’s STEM efforts.
Staffing Updates
Hopefully this will be the last staffing update for this year we will have to share, but we had some additional people return from leave recently and wanted to share a couple of shifts:
Ms. Milam has returned and has stepped back into her role fully, leading her Reading Enrichment classes and stepping back into advisory again
Unfortunately, Ms. Emma let us know that she would not be returning from leave, but has resigned. This means that:
Ms. Brown will continue to teach 1st period Math with Ms. Turner until the end of the school year.
We are also moving Mr. Berzofsky (“Mr. B”) from 7th grade ELA to support the other three sections of Math 6, to ensure our students can get additional small group or individual support as needed. We’re excited to have Mr. B work with Ms. D and Ms. Turner to support our 6th graders.
School Dance - Friday May 20th!
There will be an all school dance on May 20th, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. It will cost $1 for a ticket. Permission slips will be in the form of an electronic Google Form. Students will also be receiving a paper copy with a QR code that brings you to this form. Let us know if you prefer a paper copy and we will give one to your child to bring home.
Additionally, we are looking for parent volunteer chaperones to help support the event. You will be able to indicate that you are interested in volunteering on the same Google Form.
Summer Programming
As you may have seen a network wide update, this year the DOE has shifted from funding individual programs to providing FREE Summer Rising camps to interested New Yorkers with children in grades K-8, and so we will only be offering a limited invite-only academic summer program at our school. We encourage all families who are interested in a FREE, full-time summer enrichment program similar to Prospect School’s camp from last summer to enroll in NYC Summer Rising - see below:
Enrollment for Summer Rising 2022 has launched
This summer, DOE and DYCD plan to serve a record number of students through Summer Rising, a FREE, safe, and fun academic and enrichment program for NYC students currently in grades K-8. We encourage families to apply early to secure a spot at their preferred location. Enrollment is quick and easy, and it can be completed from any device with an internet connection. Please visit this page for program overview and enrollment FAQs.
Families can visit NYC.gov/SummerRising for details on how to enroll, beginning April 25; any student who is currently in grades K–8 is eligible. Through NYC’s Summer Rising, students in grades K-8 will have access to both academics and enrichment programming over the course of the day, including field trips, arts activities, and outdoor recreation. A typical day for students will include a mix of academic support, social emotional learning, and enrichment activities. Academics will be provided by licensed teachers in the morning and enrichment will be led by community-based organization staff. The environment will be safe and supportive with staff prepared to respond to children’s social and emotional needs. Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Note that Summer Rising is for students who can participate in the entire program which runs July 5 – August 12 (K-5) and July 5 – August 19 (6-8). Summer Rising participants are expected to attend the full session.
8th Grade
Six Flags Trip, Friday 5/6
The 8th grade Six Flags Trip is coming up next week on Friday, May 6th. Students must arrive at 7:45am and are expected to return to CHMS by 5:45pm.
Students should wear comfortable shoes and clothes so they can walk around and enjoy the rides. They also may want to wear something with a zipper so they can zip their belongings into their jacket when you go on rides. School supplies are not needed and students can leave their things on the bus so they don’t have to carry them around!
The cost of the trip is $80. This fee can be paid on TeacherEase or by cash or check in the Main Office. All payments must be made prior to the date of the trip. If you’d like to donate to support another student, click here.
The cost of admission does not include food. Students should plan to either bring their own food that they can eat on the bus or bring money to purchase food at the park. Please note that Six Flags does not accept cash. There are machines where students can trade in cash for a card or you can give students a gift card they can use.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Prospect Schools will be holding a small, invite-only summer academy for students with our highest needs for academic support or credit recovery. For more information on summer academy, please review your school's division below.
Summer Academy Models
K-8 Grade Students:
Our invite-only academy for K-8th grade students will run for four (4) weeks, from July 11th through August 5th. Clinton Hill Middle School (1100 Fulton Street) will host our K-8 academy program this summer. As we finalize summer hours and curriculum planning, please be on the lookout for summer invites in mid-May. Program hours will be announced when invites are sent.
Summer '22 External Opportunities
Enrollment for Summer Rising 2022 will launch on April 25!
This summer, DOE and DYCD plan to serve a record number of students through Summer Rising, a FREE, safe, and fun academic and enrichment program for NYC students currently in grades K-8. We encourage families to apply early to secure a spot at their preferred location. Enrollment is quick and easy, and it can be completed from any device with an internet connection. Please visit this page for program overview and enrollment FAQs.
Families can visit NYC.gov/SummerRising for details on how to enroll, beginning April 25; any student who is currently in grades K–8 is eligible.
Paid External Vendor Summer Camps from our partners:
World Explorers (June 13 - Aug 8) Ages 2-12
Splat Camp (July 5 - Aug 26) Ages 3-10
Gymnastics & Circus Camp (July 5 - Aug 19) Ages 3-12
Mindful Sports (June 20 - Sept 2) Ages 3-12
Kids in the Game (June 27 - Aug 19) Ages 3-14
Movement Creative (July 5 - Sept 2) Ages 7-18 / CIT Options for Ages 13+
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 5/2 Eid al-Fitr. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
Friday, 6/17 Last Day of After-school Program
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Friday 5/20 - School Dance
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
April 15, 2022
April 15, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Spring Break 4/15/22 -4/22
Spring Break COVID Testing
NYS Math Exam 4/26 - 4/27
Principal's Coffee
Weekly COVID Update
6th Grade Announcement
7th Grade Announcement
8th Grade Announcement
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope you all have a great Spring break and are able to enjoy the hopefully nice weather with your families. Everyone - our students, faculty, and staff - have all been working hard and they all deserve this time to step back and rest.
When we return from break, we are going to head straight into our Math state tests on that Tuesday, and I share with you now the same message I shared with you and our students before the ELA state test: we encourage all our students to try their best as they should everything they do in their lives, and to know that their worth is much more than the results of any test. Also, please help reiterate to your students that they cannot have their phones or any other technological devices on or near them during the tests, even if they are off. We were, unfortunately, required by NY state to invalidate 4 students’ ELA tests because they had their phones on them, even if it was by accident.
Finally, when we return from break, I will be hosting my next principal’s coffee on Friday, April 29th, in person, in our cafeteria or patio. Even if you cannot make this, I encourage/invite you to reach out to me directly or someone else at the school if you have questions or things on your mind. I am happy to clarify or talk through anything that doesn’t feel right. I know I have stressed throughout the year that we have to abide by communication norms and be respectful to all adults in our community - which is still true - AND that doesn’t mean that I am not open to hearing your feedback, your thoughts, or talking through anything with you all.
Thank you and have a wonderful week,
Matt
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Spring Break
School will be closed for Spring Break, Friday, April 15th to Friday April 22nd. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, April 25th. During this time our Main Office will also be closed so any inquires will be answered upon the return from break.
Spring Break COVID Testing
We hope that you are all looking forward to a well-deserved rest during break! Regardless of whether you plan to stay home, get out on the town, or travel, we want all members of our community to return to school safely. On Thursday, we distributed one at-home COVID test kit to all students. Please use this kit to administer a rapid test for your child(ren) on Sunday, April 24. If the test is negative, we’ll see you on Monday! If the test is positive, please keep your child home and follow our standard communication procedures from there.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions, and have a great break!
NYS Math Exam - April 26 - 27
Upon our return from Spring Break, CHMS will administer the NYS Math Exam to all students. The exam will be held on Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday, 4/27. On both days, students that are finished with their exam will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that are not finished will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm.
During testing days, After-school will be available until 3 pm on both days for families that need this option. Please complete this survey if you would like your student to self-dismiss or go to after school on NYS Math Testing Days here.
Additionally, students are not allowed personal belongings in the testing rooms. Phones, bookbags, pocketbooks, smart watches, etc. all need to be put in their lockers on testing days Please speak to your child to reassure them that they should put all their belongings in their locker on testing days.
Principal’s Coffee
Our next principal’s coffee will be the Friday after we return from break, April 29th from 8:30-9:30 in person in our 2nd floor cafeteria. Come and hear some updates, ask questions or share thoughts and meet other people. We’ll actually be able to provide coffee this time! Please note, we do ask visitors to be masked while in the building (except when eating or drinking).
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
Clinton Hill Middle School is working hard to keep families and staff informed about any instances in which a positive COVID-19 case came into contact with our school community. This week, Monday 4/11 - Thursday 4/14, the administration was notified that 2 individuals in our school have recently tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the individual’s privacy, we are not able to provide identifying information. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have already identified and directly notified all families and staff members who have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
6th Grade Announcement
We have heard some questions about our bathroom policy for the 6th grade, so we wanted to provide some context. Our main objective with a bathroom system is to have our students in classrooms for as long a time period as possible. In order to be consistent with expectations, our system is to allow students to go to the bathroom once before lunch, once after lunch and any time during lunch and recess. Of course if there is an emergency, we will certainly let students use the restroom again, but, again, we want to limit the amount of time that students spend outside of class learning.
7th Grade Announcement
7th Grade Families, as you begin to think about your decisions around High School, please note that we will be hosting a HS admissions information session around late May. At this meeting we’ll discuss both the admissions process and share some information specific to our High School - where we hope all our students will go!
8th Grade Announcement
Dear 8th Grade Families,
As we begin to approach the onset of your child's high school experience, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to visit and tour our High School's Windsor Terrace Campus. This will be a brief 30 minute tour led by a current HS student and a member of the High School's Leadership Team. If you are interested in attending, we ask that you RSVP as soon as possible. These will be offered on April 26th and April 27th after school.
If you have any questions regarding the tour, please contact Mr. Gibbs via email at kgibbs@prospectschools.org.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable Spring Break.
End of Year Field Trips
End of Year Field Trips
Please be sure to complete your End of Year Permission Slip to attend our 8th grade field trips this year!
Friday, April 29th - Students from cohorts 504 and 506 will finally get to go on the ropes course they didn’t get to complete back in September. The other cohorts will take a trip to Prospect Park on this date.
506 & 504 Only - Fill out waiver for WildPlay.
Friday, May 6th - We are excited to be able to bring back our 8th grade Six Flags Trip! The entire grade will attend together. Cost of this trip is $80.
Friday, June 17th - 8th Grade students will be attending a DANCE CRUISE! Students should arrive at CHMS by 12pm in the Commons. Students will board a bus and travel to NY Skyport Marina for a dance cruise. Students will return to CHMS by 6:30PM. Cost of the trip is $50.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
School will be closed for Spring Break, Friday, April 15th to Friday April 22nd. We will resume after-school programming on Monday, April 25th. While most of our clubs are at capacity, if you are interested in signing your child up for ASP please Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the Spring Trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
Clinton Hill Middle School Summer ‘22 Lookahead
As families start to plan for Summer 2022, we would like to thank you for your patience as we continue to finalize our academic enrichment program for this summer. At this time, we have not received any information regarding funding for summer camp plans. Historically, summer funding will not be released until later in the Spring. Anticipate a 6th-8th summer ‘22 announcement in mid-April, addressing summer academy and camp plans. That said, we understand the uncertainty of our summer plans can be difficult for families who need to register for child care right away. If you are finalizing summer plans at this time, we highly suggest enrolling your student(s) in external opportunities for summer enrichment. Please keep in mind if we receive funding, we will prioritize student academic and socioeconomic needs aligned with grant requirements. In partnership with our schools and summer leaders, we will create an experience that balances engaging academic support and opportunities to play, create, explore, and develop new interests.
Here are some external summer opportunities that your child(ren) may have already experienced with our after-school curriculums this school year:
World Explorers Summer Camp Guide (K-7th grade)
Kids in the Game Summer Camp (K-6th grade)
Movement Creative Summer Camp (Ages 7+)
REMINDER: NEW ASP EARLY PICK-UP/DISMISSAL PROTOCOL:
This began on Monday, April 4, 2022. We thank you all for your support as we make these changes to maximize the program’s efficiency and to boost the creative environment in our activities for our students.
The After School Program will no longer accommodate the early release of students between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
If you need to pick up your child early from ASP, you must notify the ASP office in advance.
Students will not be able to call/text home to be dismissed early.
As always, we appreciate the continuous support of the CHMS Community.
Dates to Remember:
4/15-4/22 Spring Break. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3pm
Monday, 5/2 Eid al-Fitr. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS athletes and families,
Track & Flag Football teams are at capacity. An email will be sent out if any spots open up.
Softball is still open to all athletes, regardless of gender, and will now be a club team, not competitive. Esports also has open spots.
Athletes should be attending practice in appropriate athletic attire (no jeans, sandals, or restrictive clothing).
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
If you need to reach out to a coach below is their information.
Track - Coach Doug Davis (douglaseverettdavis@gmail.com)
Flag Football - Coach Christian Lewis (christianjlewis99@gmail.com)
Cheerleading - Coach Abby Russell (chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org)
Softball - Coach Ashley Rios (arios@prospectschools.org)
Esports - Coach Robert Neff (robertjamesneff@gmail.com)
Please sign-up using the following steps:
Complete this form Spring Sports Sign-Ups
Complete this Athletic Enrollment Packet & return to Coach A on paper or via email
Send proof of vaccination to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org.
Students will not be able to return to practice without all three steps being completed.
Practices are currently in the gym and from 4 - 6pm unless otherwise stated by coaches in a team email. Athletes with practices on Wednesday & Thursday cannot leave the school building and must attend study hall.
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos of the Week
Ms. Vaughan is celebrating her 10th anniversary of creating wind turbines with our 6th grade students at Brooklyn Prospect:
We got to meet some (hopefully) new 6th graders at our accepted students night event:
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
April 8, 2022
April 8, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Weekly COVID Update
Spring Break 4/15/22 -4/22/22
NYS Math Exam 4/26 - 4/27
NYC DOE Extension
8th Grade Announcement
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos of the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
There are a few positive things that happened this week in our world and our school that I want to celebrate here. The first is the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to join the Supreme Court. Michelle Obama after hearing the news, said “Thank you, Justice Jackson, for giving Black girls and women everywhere—including my daughters—a new dream to dream, a new path to forge, and a future we can all be hopeful for.” I hope that our families and our students feel the same inspiration!
Within our school, we also had some really positive moments this week:
4 months ago a couple of students came to me asking if they could start a newspaper club. These students have shown great leadership in their ability to work with 15 other students to publish the first edition of the Clinton Hill Scoop. I hope you can all take a few minutes this weekend to read through it.
Our 7th grade science teachers, Ms. Bailey and Mr. Robles planned and organized our first in person family event in over two years when they hosted the 7th grade science fair after school for some of our students. It was great to see our students show off their work with pride to a cafeteria full of teachers and parents. Thank you to everyone who came out!
In the update below, we are sharing all the fun and exciting events for our 8th graders through the Spring. 8th Grade families, please make sure you read through all the details. 6th and 7th grade families, this is a sneak peak at what’s to come in one or two years.
Have a great weekend!
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
Clinton Hill Middle School is working hard to keep families and staff informed about any instances in which a positive COVID-19 case came into contact with our school community. This week, Monday 4/4 - Friday 4/8, the administration was notified that 3 individuals in our school have recently tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the individual’s privacy, we are not able to provide identifying information. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have already identified and directly notified all families and staff members who have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Spring Break
School will be closed for Spring Break, Friday, April 15th to Friday April 22nd. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, April 25th.
NYS Math Exam - April 26 - 27
Upon our return from Spring Break, CHMS will administer the NYS Math Exam to all students. The exam will be held on Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday, 4/27. On both days, students that are finished with their exam will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that are not finished will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm. A dismissal release survey to come in the next update.
During testing days, After-school will be available until 3 pm on both days for families that need this option. Families will receive a survey in the coming weeks regarding their student’s dismissal.
NYC DOE 2022 School Survey - Deadline Extended
NYC 2022 DOE Survey deadline has been extended into next week! We currently have a low percentage of families and students that have completed the survey. We care about your feedback so please submit a response here: NYC School Survey.
If you need your access code please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org or input a “f” followed but your student’s OSIS (example: f123456). You should have also received your unique code and link via email earlier today.
8th Grade Announcement
Dear 8th Grade Students and Families,
With the weather getting nicer and Covid cases remaining low, we are really excited that we will be able to bring back some exciting end of year events and ceremonies for our 8th graders this year. Some of the details are still being finalized, but we wanted to share with you sooner rather than later some key dates and information that you should keep in mind, including test dates and trips that have either an early or late dismissal.
Please be sure to complete our End-of-Year Permission Slip for all trips.
Out To Lunch
We are excited to announce 8th Grade Out-to-Lunch, started on April 4th, 2022. So far, it has been a great success, with no issues.
For clarity, we are sharing expectations around the Out-to-Lunch process so that families understand how students who participate are expected to uphold the privilege.
Off Campus Lunch Process:
NOTE: Students must have a signed permission slip on file with the Main Office
8th Grade Lunch Period takes place Monday -Friday from 1:12- 2:05
Check out in Lobby (1st Floor) before exiting the building
Walk to a local shop or restaurant to pick up food.
Students must be back in the building by 2pm, and back in class by 2nd bell.
Food and drink must be away by 2pm.
Water is the only food or drink permitted in classrooms. Outside food must be placed in locker or bookbag by the time students head back to class.
Families that need to complete a permission slip can find the form using this link.
Spring Trips & Events
Optional - BPCS High School Personal Project Expo - April 12th - Are you interested in taking another trip to BPCS High school to help make your decision? On Tuesday, April 12th, 2022, our 10th grade students will be sharing their personal projects, the culminatory assignment of the IB Middle Years program. Students pick their own topic of interest and then spend the entire year completing research and sharing findings at the expo. If you are interested in your Child attending, please email MEllis@prospectschools.org. We will travel together from Clinton Hill at 3:30pm, and students will be dismissed from the high school at 5:30pm.
Friday, April 29th - Students from cohorts 504 and 506 will finally get to go on the ropes course they didn’t get to complete back in September. Students from cohorts 505 and 508 will be attending a local trip to Prospect Park. Students will be dismissed from the park. The cost for WildPlay was originally $40. There will be no additional cost for WildPlay and there is no cost for the Prospect Park trip.
506 & 504 Only - Fill out waiver for WildPlay.
Friday, May 6th - We are excited to be able to bring back our 8th grade Six Flags Trip! The entire grade will attend together. Cost of this trip is $80.
Friday, June 17th - 8th Grade students will be attending a DANCE CRUISE! Students should arrive at CHMS by 12pm in the Commons. Students will board a bus and travel to NY Skyport Marina for a dance cruise. Students will return to CHMS by 6:30PM. Cost of the trip is $50.
Tuesday, June 21st and Wednesday, June 22nd - 8th grade Capstone Presentations -This portfolio presentation is a requirement for all 8th grade students. Each student will be assigned a 1 hr presentation time slot, and will present a reflection of their middle school experience and learning in front of a small group of parents, faculty, and fellow students. Please note our viewing norms (Families choosing to view the Capstone should plan to stay for the entire 35-49 period of time their student is signed up for. We want to make sure we do not disrupt presentations.)
Thursday, June 23rd - Moving Up Ceremony, Formal invitations will go out soon which will include tickets for family members to attend the ceremony. The ceremony will take place at LeFrak Skating Rink in Prospect Park at 1:30 PM.
Testing Dates
Tuesday, May 31st - Mock US History Regents Exam. This spring, instead of doing an interim assessment like in the fall, our 8th graders will sit for a Mock US History Regents exam. Students will take a field test version of the US History Regents as an opportunity for us to assess their learning (content and skills) through the year, and to give students an opportunity to experience a full Regents exam in preparation for high school. The Regents is a 3 hour exam and so students will only come in for the test. *Note: All testing accommodations will be provided as usual, and we will also offer an abridged version for select students depending on their learning needs.
Testing Q + A's:
Q: My student loves history! Can they take the real Regents?
Q: My student loves history! Can they take the real Regents?
A: We are unable to support this request this year because of test ordering, proctoring demands, and scheduling. This June will be the first administration high school students will sit for the new US History Regents exam, so we also would like to have a better sense of the actual test compared to the field test we will be administering.
Q: Does it matter how my student scores on this mock Regents?
A: Parts of this exam will count toward students’ achievement grades for 8th grade Humanities. Students will know which questions will be scored for their grade. The main goal, however, of this field test is to get a sense for our teachers about the skill-building across our middle school Humanities program toward high school-readiness.
Q: What if my student or I really don't want to take this field test?
A: We will be offering an abridged version of the US History Regents for students with exceptionalities, 504 learning plans, and case-by-case circumstances. Both the regular version and the abridged version will contain some questions that will contribute to students’ final achievement grades in 8th grade Humanities, so we would encourage all students to take at least these parts.
Wednesday, June 1st - Science 8 State Test Performance Exam. Students will only come in for one assigned hour during the day and complete a laboratory skills practicum.
Monday June 6th - Science 8 State Test Written Exam. Students will complete the 2 hour written exam. Students will be dismissed at 12pm.
June Calendar & Events
Payment for the Above
The total cost of all trips comes to: $130
The total cost of all trips comes to: $130
Fees will be placed on TeacherEase accounts and payments can be made via TeacherEase or by check, money order or cash in the Main Office. All payments must be made prior to the date of the trip.
Please reach out if you would like to donate to support another student, click here
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Spring Trimester began Monday, March 21st and will end Friday, June 17th, 2022. If you are interested in signing your child up for ASP please Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the Spring Trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
Clinton Hill Middle School Summer ‘22 Lookahead
As families start to plan for Summer 2022, we wanted to let you know that we are currently finalizing our academic enrichment program for this summer. At this time, we have not received any information regarding funding for summer camp plans. Historically, summer funding will not be released until later in the Spring. Anticipate a 6th-8th summer ‘22 announcement in mid-April, addressing summer academy and camp plans. That said, we understand the uncertainty of our summer plans can be difficult for families who need to register for child care right away. If you are finalizing summer plans at this time, we highly suggest enrolling your student(s) in external opportunities for summer enrichment. Please keep in mind if we receive funding, we will prioritize student academic and socioeconomic needs aligned with grant requirements. In partnership with our schools and summer leaders, we will create an experience that balances engaging academic support and opportunities to play, create, explore, and develop new interests.
Here are some external summer opportunities that your child(ren) may have already experienced with our after-school curriculums this school year:
World Explorers Summer Camp Guide (K-7th grade)
Kids in the Game Summer Camp (K-6th grade)
Movement Creative Summer Camp (Ages 7+)
REMINDER: NEW ASP EARLY PICK-UP/DISMISSAL PROTOCOL:
This began on Monday, April 4, 2022.
The After School Program will no longer accommodate the early release of students between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
If you need to pick up your child early from ASP, you must notify the ASP office in advance.
Students will not be able to call/text home to be dismissed early.
We are proactively making these changes to maximize the program’s efficiency and to boost the creative environment in our activities for our students. As always, we appreciate the continuous support of the CHMS Community.
Dates to Remember:
4/15-4/22 Spring Break. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3pm
Monday, 5/2 Eid al-Fitr. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS athletes and families,
We had a great first week of spring practices! The following sports are still open and looking for players: Esports & Softball.
Track - Coach Doug Davis (douglaseverettdavis@gmail.com)
Flag Football - Coach Christian Lewis (christianjlewis99@gmail.com)
Cheerleading - Coach Abby Russell (arussell@prospectschools.org)
Softball - Coach Ashley Rios (arios@prospectschools.org)
Esports - Coach Robert Neff (robertjamesneff@gmail.com)
Please sign-up using this link (Spring Sports Sign-Ups), complete this Athletic Enrollment Packet, and send proof of vaccination to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. Students will not be able to attend practice without all three steps being completed.
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos of the Week
Great job, Mr. Robles and Ms. Bailey for planning our first in-person family event in over 2 years and awesome work, all our 7th graders who participated in the after school science fair this week.
Check out scenes of the first edition of the student-led newspaper, the CH Scoop. See the full edition here!
Check out our 7th graders using their recess time to form study groups!
Our 8th graders were very excited to start going out to lunch this week:
Upcoming Dates
Friday, 4/15 - NYC DOE Survey - Deadline Extension; Please complete your Survey!
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Special Update
Special Update
April 7, 2022
April 7, 2022
April 7. 2022
Dear Clinton Hill Community:
By now, some of you are aware of an incident that took place at a local park after school last Thursday involving CHMS students. We would like to provide a brief update to our full community about the incident and our actions as a school. Typically, we do not discuss the details of incidents with the wider community, but we also understand that intense situations that are widely visible can often lead to rumors and speculation. With that in mind, we would like to share the following information below to clear up any misconceptions:
This situation started with an issue between 2 students that culminated with an altercation at Crispus Attucks Playground (on the corner of Fulton & Classon).
This altercation was visible to many of our students who were in the park at the time. Another child (not a CHMS student) also participated in the physical altercation. No weapons were involved at any time, nor were any weapons visible at any time during the situation.
After the initial physical altercation, family members of the students became involved and eventually law enforcement intervened in the situation.
Members of our school leadership team were onsite and able to speak with responding officers. We have spent the past few days investigating the situation. During lunch periods on Friday, April 1st, Mr. Toussaint spoke with all three grades during lunch regarding general safety, neighborhood safety, and how incidents like this impact our community.
Should you have any additional questions about this incident, please reach out to either one of us (mtoussiant@prospectschools.org or mellis@prospectschools.org). Thank you for being a part of our community and for your continued trust and support.
Matt Ellis, Principal & Martial Toussiant, Director of School Culture
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
April 1, 2022
April 1, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Spring Break 4/15/22 -4/22/22
NYS Math Exam 4/26 - 4/27
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
This week we saw our students working extremely hard during the ELA state tests on Tuesday and Wednesday. No matter their scores, each student should feel proud of the effort they put in and in knowing that they tried their best.
This week, many of you were also made aware of an incident that involved some of our students at the park nearby. Please know that, as we do with all situations that occur, we are following up with diligence and care, and will continue to do everything we can to ensure all students feel safe at school. As the weather gets warmer, more and more students may choose to hang out after school and at the park. We monitor the sidewalk in front of the school at dismissal, but do not have the capacity to monitor local places, like the park, for an extended period of time. If there are any adult or student concerns involving members of the CHMS community, we ask that you please reach out to school administration directly so that we may support with resolution.
Speaking of the weather getting warmer, this is a great time and opportunity to encourage your children to participate in some of our upcoming Spring sports. See the athletics update below for information on how to sign up for any of our Spring sports teams, including track, flag football, cheerleading, softball and Esports. Thank you to coach Abby and Ms. Graham for organizing our sports programs and to all our coaches!
Have a great weekend,
Matt
General Announcements
Spring Break - April 15 - 22
School will be closed for Spring Break, Friday, April 15th to Friday April 22nd. We will resume our normal operations on Monday, April 25th.
NYS Math Exam - April 26 - 27
Upon our return from Spring Break, CHMS will administer the NYS Math Exam on Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday, 4/27. On both days, students that are finished with their exam will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that are not finished will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm.
During testing days, After-school will be available until 3 pm on both days for families that need this option. Families will receive a survey in the coming weeks regarding their student’s dismissal.
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
There has been an influx of students to borrow loaner Chromebooks and chargers from the office. It is important that students come to school prepared with a charged Chromebook and accompanying charger daily. Please remind your students to bring their Chromebooks and chargers daily. All loaner Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned to the CHMS office at the end of the school day, (3:55 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and 3:10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday). Students who do not return loaner equipment will receive an email home to parents/guardians to return the equipment the next school day and you may also be billed a fee.
Chromebooks and chargers that are returned for damage, loss and repair, are replaced. This may incur a fee of up to $350 for Chromebooks and $20 for chargers. Please reiterate to your student that they should come to school prepared in order to avoid missed instructional time and non return fees.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Spring Trimester began Monday, March 21st and will end Friday, June 17th, 2022. If you are interested in signing your child up for ASP please Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the Spring Trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
NEW ASP EARLY PICK-UP/DISMISSAL PROTOCOL:
Moving forward, beginning on Monday, April 4, 2022.
The After School Program will no longer accommodate the early release of students between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM.
If you need to pick up your child early from ASP, you must notify the ASP office in advance.
Students will not be able to call/text home to be dismissed early.
We are proactively making these changes to maximize the program’s efficiency and to boost the creative environment in our activities for our students. As always, we appreciate the continuous support of the CHMS Community.
Dates to Remember:
4/15-4/22 Spring Break. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3pm
Monday, 5/2 Eid al-Fitr. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Monday, 5/30 Memorial Day. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org or call us at 718-783-1570 ext. 3064. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS athletes and families,
Spring sports are starting on Monday 4/4! All sports will meet in the gym until weather is consistent and outdoor locations are finalized. We are so excited to offer the following sports:
Track - Coach Doug Davis (douglaseverettdavis@gmail.com)
Flag Football - Coach Christian Lewis (christianjlewis99@gmail.com)
Cheerleading - Coach Abby Russell (arussell@prospectschools.org)
Softball - Coach Ashley Rios (arios@prospectschools.org)
Esports - Coach Robert Neff (robertjamesneff@gmail.com)
Please sign-up using this link (Spring Sports Sign-Ups), complete this Athletic Enrollment Packet, and send proof of vaccination to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. Students will not be able to attend practice without all three steps being completed.
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Upcoming Dates
Friday, 4/15 - NYC DOE Survey - Deadline Extension; Please complete your Survey!
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
March 25, 2022
March 25, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
Director of School Culture Announcement
General Announcements
Principal's Coffee
State Test Opt Out
NYS ELA Exam - Reminder & Dismissal
NYC DOE 2022 School Survey - Deadline Extended
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
Resource Share
After School Announcement
Photos From the Week
Annual Fund Update
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
As we head into next week, I know a lot of our students may be feeling some anxiety about the upcoming state tests this week. Some testing anxiety is perfectly normal and expected, but if your child would like to have a special check in prior to the test, please let us know. See here for an advisory lesson we did with the students this week, talking about testing anxiety and some strategies to help mitigate it, including some things you can do with your students.
Ultimately, my message to our students is this: your worth as a student and as a person can in no way be measured by any one test. You are so much more than that, and education is so much more than your ability to gain a high score on any test. Trying your best and giving your all is all we can ask for, and I hope you never settle for anything less than your best. Finally, see below for some inspirations pictures from our student body (thanks, Ms. Camero for being head of instruction and de facto school photographer!)
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
Director of School Culture Announcement
Neighborhood Safety
A few families have reached out regarding concerns about safety in the neighborhood. We want to assure families we continuously monitor conditions outside and do our best to adjust if the climate nearby shifts from a safety perspective. We ask that parents reach out if they hear any concerning reports so that we have as much information as possible when making decisions to use the park.
As we see weather improving, we plan on taking our students to the park on Classon Ave. from time to time for recess, as well as for more flexible periods (such as Advisory).
Those times are always supervised by school personnel. At dismissal, our staff and security clear the direct area in front of our building. When possible, we will walk out to the corners, especially if we see a large concentration of students gathered to briefly observe and ensure things are fine.
A reminder that these are public areas, and as a school, we have no authority over their use. This means that outside of school hours, we can only suggest kids avoid these areas if deemed unsafe. We want to be clear that we do not have the ability to supervise or restrict use of these areas after school hours.
Lastly, For parents of 8th graders going Out To Lunch in April, we want to be clear that this is unsupervised privilege. We encourage families to have conversations setting boundaries with their child before giving consent for the privilege and as a school we will support by giving advice. We will let families know if we find a reason to suspend privilege for any safety related reason.
General Announcements
Principal's Coffee 4/1 9-10AM
Join us for Principal’s Coffee on Zoom, 4/1 9AM-10AM! Sip on some coffee and breakfast of your choice while we discuss the school year, programming, upcoming events, ideas you have and more! Click the https://zoom.us/j/7068406355 (password: ellis) to attend.
State Test Opt Out
If you are choosing to have your child opt out of the state test, you must submit this in writing on a signed letter and send it to Mr. Ellis (mellis@prospectschools.org). He will also reach out to you to set up some time to talk through this decision with you.
NYS ELA Exam - Reminder & Dismissal
CHMS will administer the the NYS ELA exam Tuesday, 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30. A reminder to encourage your student to get a good night's rest, eat a healthy breakfast and arrive at school early! Students will be allowed into the building at normal times but instead of going directly to classes we will be having a light snack, music and pre-exam pep in the Commons.
During testing days, After-school will be available until 3 pm on both days for families that need this option. Please complete the following survey to sign up for after school services OR allow them to self-dismiss if they are still working after 12pm during testing days here.
NYC DOE 2022 School Survey - Deadline Extended
NYC 2022 DOE Survey deadline has been extended until Friday, April 15th. We currently have a low percentage of families and students that have completed the survey. We care about your feedback so please submit a response here: NYC School Survey.
If you need your access code please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org or input a “f” followed but your student’s OSIS (example: f123456).
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
There has been an influx of students to borrow loaner Chromebooks and chargers from the office. It is important that students come to school prepared with a charged Chromebook and accompanying charger daily. Please remind your students to bring their Chromebooks and chargers daily. All loaner Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned to the CHMS office at the end of the school day, (3:55 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and 3:10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday). Students who do not return loaner equipment will receive an email home to parents/guardians to return the equipment the next school day and you may also be billed a fee.
Chromebooks and chargers that are returned for damage, loss and repair, are replaced. This may incur a fee of up to $350 for Chromebooks and $20 for chargers. Please reiterate to your student that they should come to school prepared in order to avoid missed instructional time and non return fees. Additionally, if your student has more than one CHMS issued Chromebook at home and/or Charger, please return which ever equipment is not in use.
Resource Share
Following up on our PTSO meeting from a few months ago where we discussed social media use, we came across this article on working with teens to limit tech use that we wanted to share. We know this is a hard challenge for both us as educators and our families, so wanted to keep the conversation going.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Spring Trimester began Monday, March 21st and will end Friday, June 17th, 2022. If you are interested in signing your child up for ASP please Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the Spring Trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
This year CHMS & MeshEd partnered together to offer the Art of the Podcast Lab. Our kiddos had a wonderful time working with MeshEd. We'd love to take this time to highlight these students below:
Nina Woods
Violet Shin-Nikulin
Savannah Savas
Quinn Swire
Olivia Pierre
Max Littell
Karina Merisier
AJ Williams
Brooklyn Prospect Clinton Hill Art of the Podcast March 2022 Class Photo!
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3pm
4/15-4/22 Spring Break. Office Closed. No Students. No ASP
Tuesday, 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3pm
Thursday, 6/9 PD Day. No Students
Photos From the Week
See below for all the inspiration from our students to our students for their state tests:
Interested in how these posters were made? Here’s some pictures of the pictures being taken. Great photography skills, Ms. Camero, and way to model, Dean Greene!
Our 8th grade Musical theaters are doing their best to mimic Denzel Washington and James Earl Jones through their expressive gestures:
Our dance studio is finally complete! Students will begin taking classes in there on Monday:
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday, 4/15 - NYC DOE Survey - Deadline Extension; Please complete your Survey!
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
March 18, 2022
March 18, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
NYS ELA Exam 3/29 - 3/31
How We Use Mock Testing
Food Deliveries to CHMS
Clinton Hill & Windsor Terrace Middle Summer '22 Lookahead
Positive COVID Case Community Update
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos From the Week
Annual Fund Update
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope you all had a positive experience at the student-led advisory conferences this week. I heard from multiple teachers about how impressed they were with the level of preparedness the students came in with and the pride that they were showing in their work and progress. I hope you all feel the same pride for your students, as they have worked very hard throughout this whole school year and that determination and persistence we see will stick with them through life.
See below for scenes from our 7th grade science fair that happened this week; students were passionate about their topic and I personally learned so much about the role of aloe in keeping strawberries ripe, how the number of magnets impacts force, and why the size of a catapult impacts the length an object will fly. 7th grade families, I hope you all feel proud of your students for this amazing work they did!
Have a good weekend,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
NYS ELA Exam - 3/29 - 3/31
Students will take the New York State ELA exam on Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th. On both days, students that are finished testing will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that have not completed will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm.
During testing days, After-school will be available until 3 pm on both days for families that need this option. Please complete the following survey to sign up for after school services OR allow them to self-dismiss if they are still working after 12pm during testing days here.
How We Use Mock Test Data
During conferences many of you received information about your child’s results on their mock exams. This data is used for us to understand how your kids are doing and for where we need to adapt. For the 8th grade math mock specifically, there are a number of reasons why students’ results may not be as high as will be on the actual state test including that it was not fully aligned to 8th grade pacing.
Food Deliveries to CHMS
We would like to inform families that starting on Monday, March 21st, we are unable to accommodate food deliveries from restaurants or through delivery services such as Seamless/GrubHub or UberEats.
This is for 2 main reasons:
we cannot ensure the timeliness of deliveries of this type (which can lead to lost learning time or students going long periods of time without food) and
we are unable to support if there are other issues with delivery, such as missing items or issues with payment
Parents that want to personally drop off food for their child will be required to fill out a slip so that students can identify their food in our newly established lunch pickup area in the Commons.
Clinton Hill & Windsor Terrace Middle School Summer ‘22 Lookahead
As families start to plan for Summer 2022, we wanted to let you know that we are currently finalizing our academic enrichment program for this summer. At this time, we have not received any information regarding funding for summer camp plans. Historically, summer funding will not be released until later in the Spring. Anticipate a K-12 summer ‘22 announcement in mid-April, addressing summer academy and camp plans. That said, we understand the uncertainty of our summer plans can be difficult for families who need to register for child care right away. If you are finalizing summer plans at this time, we highly suggest enrolling your student(s) in external opportunities for summer enrichment. Please keep in mind if we receive funding, we will prioritize student academic and socioeconomic needs aligned with grant requirements. In partnership with our schools and summer leaders, we will create an experience that balances engaging academic support and opportunities to play, create, explore, and develop new interests.
Here are some external summer opportunities that your child(ren) may have already experienced with our after-school curriculums this school year:
World Explorers Summer Camp Guide (K-7th grade)
Kids in the Game Summer Camp (K-6th grade)
Movement Creative Summer Camp (Ages 7+)
Thank you for your careful attention to all of the above. We’ve added some school-based afterschool highlights and announcements in the sections below. Please read through the updates, and reach out to us if you have any questions.
In partnership,
Team After-School & Extended Day Programming
Positive COVID Case Communication Update
Since positive cases remain low in our school community, we will be communicating all positive cases from the past week through our weekly family communication.
Please note that close contacts of positive cases will continue to be notified immediately. This process will not change.
Notice of Positive Case at CHMS
Clinton Hill Middle School is working hard to keep families and staff informed about any instances in which a positive COVID-19 case came into contact with our school community. This week, Monday 3/14 - Friday 3/18, the administration was notified that 2 individuals in our school have recently tested positive for COVID-19. To protect the individual’s privacy, we are not able to provide identifying information. Through our contact tracing protocol, we have already identified and directly notified all families and staff members who have had close contact with the individual who tested positive. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Spring Trimester begins Monday, March 21st and will end Friday, June 17th, 2022. IT’S STILL NOT TOO LATE!!! If your child would like to attend after-school he/she still has the opportunity to choose their preferred activity. Click HERE--Spring Online Preferred Registration to register your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the Spring Trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
If you would like your child(ren) to participate in after-school programming for the first time CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal. If your child/ren already participates in the after-school only complete the Spring Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their preferred activities.
In addition, click the link to review Club Descriptions and please be sure to sign and return the Community Practices by Friday, March 25th.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
On Thursday March 17th, one of our Boys’ Varsity Captains, Cairo Reid, played in the MSAL All-Star Game. Check out more pictures and videos here: MSAL All-Star Game. Congratulations Cairo and great job representing Pride!
Our winter season will be coming to an end today, closing out with a JV 6th-grade Boys and Varsity Girls game against BUGS (Zoom Link). On Monday, our 7th-grade JV Boys played their heart outs at BUGS, but ultimately did not secure a win. Pictures and videos are here as well: Athletics Photos.
We will be releasing sign-ups and schedule for the spring season Monday, March 28th and beginning practices the week after on Monday, April 4th. We hope to offer the following sports:
Competition Cheerleading
Track
Softball
Flag Football
Esports
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos From the Week
About 50 of our 8th graders visited the High School on Monday for a taster day:
Our 7th graders did an amazing job with their science fair projects!
Annual Fund Update
The PTSO would like to thank those families who donated to the Annual Fund. We are so grateful for the support our families have shown. So far, the Annual Fund stands at $39,000.00. Your donations will enable Principal Ellis to focus on school spirit, joy, and a positive student experience such as:
Distributing various swag and Clinton Hill gear to all our students and faculty
Buying lunch for our student body once a month from a local vendor
Continuing to supplement field trips that are focused on team building and connection
If you would like to donate, there is still time! Whether you can make a small gift of $10 or $25, or a larger gift, your participation will help Clinton Hill Middle School continue providing excellent education to all students while adding to the overall student experience.
Support Clinton Hill Middle School
PTSO Meeting
For those of you who were not able to attend the General PTSO meeting held on March 16, 2022. Recorded Zoom Here.
Upcoming Dates
Friday, March 25 - Last Day to complete NYC DOE Survey
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
March 11, 2022
March 11, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Face Mask Requirement - UPDATE!
Student-Led Parent Advisory Conferences - Async Learning Days
NYS ELA Exam
Hindus for Human Rights Essay Contest
Re-enrollment Remains Open
Summer Camp
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos From the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
It was almost two years ago to this date that our school first shifted to remote learning for what we thought may have been just two weeks. Within those past two years we have come together as a community as we dealt with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty, mourned the loss of loved ones, adapted to changing schedules - going from async assignments to live zoom classes to hybrid learning and then back to full time learning. Through this time I have consistently felt lucky and grateful to have such a supportive community to navigate this pandemic with, and I hope you have all felt the same. And now, we’ve reached another milestone where for the first time in two years many of us will be in the building without a mask starting on Monday. This is a personal choice for all our students and staff and know that we respect whichever way you may choose. I personally do not yet know in what situations I will and won’t be wearing my mask.
This past week also celebrated those students who achieved principal’s honor roll by averaging at least a 90% on all effort assignments. This is an accomplishment all students should feel proud of, and all students should know is attainable.
Connecting those two threads above, I just wanted to remind you all that our team is here to support all our students and families; whether that is around the decision to wear masks or not, or how to create habits that ensure work is being completed. At our advisor-led conferences this week, our students will be sharing those moments and assignments they are proud of from the week. This is also an opportunity to work with your advisor on any strategies that may help get all our students to be part of the honor roll list for the Spring.
Have a great weekend,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Face Mask Requirement - UPDATE!
Prospect Schools has updated its mask policy. Beginning on Monday, March 14th, wearing a mask will be optional for students and staff. See full prospect schools announcement here and/or review additional FAQs.
Student-Led Parent Advisory Conferences - Asynchronous Learning Days
Conferences will be held on March 16th and 17th. You should have received an email to sign up for your virtual conference from chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org. If you have not already signed up, sign up here. These days are also remote asynchronous learning days. No student should come to the building on these days.
NYS ELA Exam - 3/29 - 3/30
Students will take the New York State ELA exam on Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th. On both days, students that are finished with their exam will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that are not finished will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm.
Hindus for Human Rights Essay Contest
The deadline for our second annual Civil Rights Essay and Art Contest for students in grades 6-12 is fast approaching! We have extended the due date to 12pm EST on Wednesday, March 30th. We encourage middle and high school students, who identify as South Asian (broadly defined), to submit their work. Prizes go up to $1000. Students can register for the contest here, and submit their entries by filling out this form.
Re-Enrollment Remains Open
Re-Enrollment for the 2022-23 academic year is now available through TeacherEase.The deadline for this mandatory submission is Friday, March 18th. A submission is required for every currently attending BPCS Student. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mary Allison Pritchard at chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you select ‘no’ for the upcoming school year, we will release your child’s seat.
Summer Camp
Currently, we are finalizing plans for the academic enrichment program for this summer. Unfortunately, summer Camp plans are always dependent on funding, which is not released until later in the spring. We won't make a summer camp announcement until late March or April at the earliest, so families who know they need summer camp programming for child care should register now.
We will be developing comms for this week to send out next week to address summer planning. I hope this helps in the interim. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Great news! We will be kicking off our Spring Trimester Monday, March 21st and will end Friday, June 17th, 2022. Enrollment is now open for the Spring Trimester of after-school! Click HERE--Spring Online Preferred Registration to register your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the mid-winter trimester. Enrollment begins Wednesday, March 9th and ends Thursday, March 17th. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
If you would like your child(ren) to participate in after-school programming CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal. If your child/ren already participates in the after-school only complete the Spring Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
In addition, click the link to review Club Descriptions and please be sure to sign and return the Community Practices by Thursday, March 17th.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
On Friday March 4th, the CHMS Boys Varsity Basketball team played Dock Street Middle School at the Brooklyn Championship game. Ultimately, our boys did not bring home the chip, but played with our BPCS Core Values in mind: they competed with passion all season long, they cared for each other on and off the court, they persisted past the difficulties of these last two years, and they have been curious about how to improve their skills from day one. Coach Jay Greene lead these athletes to winning their playoffs game and also through the lessons they’ve learned in their loss. To our 8th graders, middle school basketball is only three years, but CHMS Pride is forever!
Our winter season will be coming to an end on Friday, March 18th. We will be starting sign-ups for the spring season Monday, March 28th and beginning practices the week after on Monday, April 4th. We hope to offer the following sports:
Competition Cheerleading
Track
Softball
Flag Football
Soccer
Esports
When leagues and coaching staff have been solidified, we will send out a schedule along with sign-ups.
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
Clips/photos from the teams are posted in our Athletics Photo Drive. Check them out!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Upcoming Dates
Monday 3/14 - HS Taster day for 8th grade students 4:15-5:15
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Friday, March 25 - Last Day to complete NYC DOE Survey
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
March 4, 2022
March 4, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Professional Development Day for CHMS Staff - School Closed
Face Mask Requirement - UPDATE!
Re-enrollment is Now Open
NYC DOE 2022 School Survey
Summer Camp
Student-Led Parent Advisory Conferences - Asynchronous Learning Days
NYS ELA Exam
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos From the Week
Upcoming Dates
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope you all had a restful February break and enjoyed the extra time with your students. Whenever there is unrest in the world, we know how hard it can be to sometimes bring our full selves to work or to school. This can be the struggles we’ve seen through the pandemic, the consistent impact of racism in our society, physical conflicts, wars, or unrest, even if on the other side of the globe. This week, we’ve come back to work under the specter of a new war in Ukraine, which brings all the uncertainty and worry, and concern that might come with that. As a school, we hope that we can provide a sense of consistency and safety for our students; a place where we can continue to learn and be with each other, while also taking the time to talk about what is happening or how we feel. If for any of the reasons above, or anything at all that may be going on with your child or family, know that our faculty and staff are caring and understanding and willing to help or talk with you or your children. Just let us know.
Sincerely,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Professional Development Day for CHMS Staff - School Closed
School will be closed on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 for staff professional development day. School will resume normal hours of operation on Wednesday, March 9th.
Face Mask Requirement - UPDATE!
Prospect Schools has updated its mask policy. Beginning on Monday, March 14th, wearing a mask will be optional for students and staff. Until then, all community members must continue to wear their mask while in the school building. See full prospect schools announcement here and/or review additional FAQs.
Re-Enrollment is Now Open
Re-Enrollment for the 2022-23 academic year is now available through TeacherEase.The deadline for this mandatory submission is Friday, March 18th. A submission is required for every currently attending BPCS Student. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mary Allison Pritchard at chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you select ‘no’ for the upcoming school year, we will release your child’s seat.
NYC DOE 2022 School Survey
CHMS families will receive an email with information next week on how to complete the NYC 2022 School Survey digitally. Click this link to start the survey online, NYC School Survey. If you cannot complete the digital form, paper copies of this form will go home with your student on March 9th.
Summer Camp
Currently, we are finalizing plans for the academic enrichment program for this summer. Unfortunately, summer Camp plans are always dependent on funding, which is not released until later in the spring. We won't make a summer camp announcement until late March or April at the earliest, so families who know they need summer camp programming for child care should register now.
We will be developing comms for this week to send out next week to address summer planning. I hope this helps in the interim. Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.
Student-Led Parent Advisory Conferences - Asynchronous Learning Days
Conferences will be held on March 16th and 17th. You should have received an email to sign up for your virtual conference from chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org. If you have not already signed up, please click use this link,These days are also remote asynchronous learning days. No student should come to the building on these days.
NYS ELA Exam - 3/29 - 3/31
Students will take the New York State ELA exam on Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday, March 30th. On both days, students that are finished with their exam will be dismissed at 12pm. Any students that are not finished will have lunch and then continue working on their exam. Students will then be dismissed at the top of each hour until 4pm. Parents/Guardians will receive a text notification prior to their student’s departure for all students working after 12pm.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Update to Outdoor Mask Policy: Effective February 28 face coverings will be optional for all staff and students when outdoors on school property, including while participating in outdoor recess and activities.
As many of you may have seen, the Governor announced on Sunday that the state indoor mask mandate for schools will be lifted, effective Wednesday, March 2. For our schools, masks remain required for all staff, students, and visitors at all times when indoors, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. If and when the NYC DOE and guiding public health organizations change their policies and/or guidance, we will reevaluate our policy as well.
After-school Updates:
We will be releasing our Spring Online Preferred Registration EOD Monday March 7th. Please be on the lookout as the classes fill quickly.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
Congrats to our Boys Varsity basketball team for advancing to the Brooklyn championships! They play today Friday, March 4th against Dock Street School at Baruch Middle School. Good luck and bring home the chip, boys! The cheerleaders will be cheering them on today. This will be the first time CHMS cheer has supported a team at an away game. Thank you girls for your dedication to your fellow athletes!
Our winter season will be coming to an end on Friday, March 18th. We will be starting sign-ups for the spring season Monday, March 28th and beginning practices the week after on Monday, April 4th. We hope to offer the following sports:
Competition Cheerleading
Track
Softball
Flag Football
Soccer
Esports
When leagues and coaching staff have been solidified, we will send out a schedule along with sign-ups.
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following to all games and practices:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific items requested by coaches
Clips/photos from the basketball and esports games as well as cheer performances are posted in our Athletics Photo Drive. Check them out!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos From the Week
Check out scenes from our 7th grade balloon tower building competition:
And if you want to see fifty 7th graders running after balloons to pop, check out the video (recommendation: turn the volume down).
6th Grade Musical theater students were doing their best to draw the attention of the deans by really emphasizing their voices in practice scenes (they were heard two flights down!)
This is from before break, but check out our student council selling candy grams in the Commons:
Props to Hyein for using pictures of her own kids to help students match up Mandarin words with pictures:
And finally, our dance studio is almost ready. All that’s left is to add the mirrors and it should be completed at the end of next week.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, 3/08 - Professional Development for faculty & Staff, school closed
Monday 3/14 - HS Taster day for 8th grade students 4:15-5:15
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
February 18, 2021
February 18, 2021
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
COVID Testing Reminder
Re-enrollment is Now Open
Fall Report Cards
Share Your Feedback - CHMS Survey
NYC Department of Education Survey
Loaner Device Return
Early Dismissal Procedures
Photo Makeup Day
Dance Class Announcement
6th Grade Announcement
7th Grade Announcement
8th Grade Announcement
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
Photos From the Week
Annual Fund
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
This week we saw so much joy and celebration coming from our students. Our doors celebrating Black History Month look amazing (see pictures below)! Our student council sold candy grams on Friday in celebration of Valentine’s Day. Our students and staff honored famous Black historians, scientists, athletes, and entertainers during spirit week, and our boys varsity basketball team advanced to the next round of the playoffs. It was a great way to head into February break and I am hopeful that you and your students will have a wonderful, relaxing week.
As we look ahead to what’s to come after break, I leave you with three asks:
On Tuesday, March 1st, we have the mock Math state test. Please make sure your student comes on time, eats breakfast beforehand, and is ready to do their best so we know how to support them.
Complete the network survey, giving us feedback on how we can do better (see below).
Use the at home Covid tests we provided and get tested on Sunday, February 27th.
Sincerely,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
COVID Testing Prior to Return from Break - Reminder!
To help facilitate a safe return, all students and staff members have been provided an at-home COVID test. We ask that all students take a test on Sunday, February 27th prior to returning from break. Tests were distributed on Friday, 2/18. If your student was absent on Friday, tests will be available for pick-up during break on Tuesday 2/21 to Thursday 2/24 from 9am-3pm.
Re-Enrollment is Now Open
Re-Enrollment for the 2022-23 academic year is now available through TeacherEase. As soon as you log in to your TeacherEase account, you will automatically be directed to a Registration Form. You must log on to TeacherEase using a Web browser. Re-enrollment will not work on your phone. Please indicate if your student will continue with our program. Be sure to save your selection!
The deadline for this mandatory submission is Friday, March 18th. A submission is required for every currently attending BPCS Student.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you select ‘no’ for the upcoming school year, we will release your child’s seat.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Mary Allison Pritchard at chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org.
Fall Report Cards
Fall Report Cards have now been sent to your inbox! If you would like a physical copy of your student’s report card mailed to you, please fill out this Form. Please note that on your student’s report card, “Absent” reflects both excused and unexcused absences. Please reach out to chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org with any questions.
Share Your Feedback!
At Prospect Schools, we exist to serve students and families with a great education. Drawing on our values of care, curiosity, persistence, and passion, our team works hard to provide all students with a rigorous, affirming, and joyful experience in our schools. To help us improve our efforts, feedback from families is critical.
We hope you will take 15 minutes to complete this brief survey, designed to help make us better this Spring and into the 22-23 school year. Please complete this survey by Friday February 25, 2022!
NYC Department of Education Surveys
We are excited to hear what you think about your experience at our school! The NYC Department of Education 2022 Schools Survey is now available online. Complete the survey by March 25 to help us prepare for next year. Please visit the following link, NYCSchoolSurvey.org, to complete your survey. Directions to complete the survey online will be emailed to your inbox in the coming days. We will follow up with a paper copy of the survey when we return to school.
Loaner Device Return
Students should come to school with a fully charged Chromebook and charger each day. In instances where they may forget, we'll make every effort to provide students with a loaner for the day. To support our tech checkout system, it is vital to remind your student to return any borrowed devices at the end of the day.
Early Dismissal Procedures
For planned early dismissals, parents or guardians are encouraged to send an email to chmsregistrar@prospectschools.org anytime that your student has to leave early. Students then come to the office for an early dismissal pass and leave at their designated time. While we understand that situations may arise that require you to pick up before dismissal time unexpectedly, we ask that you give us enough notice to locate your student in class and get them down to the office for an early dismissal pass at which time they can exit the building.
Photo Makeup Day
Stomping Ground will be back at CHMS for photo makeup day on Monday, March 7th for any students that were absent on the original date in November. Photos will be taken in the morning so please ensure your student arrives on time. Please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org with any questions.
Dance Class Announcement
All students should come prepared for Dance class with the following items:
Water bottle
Fully Charged Chromebook
Comfortable clothing
6th Grade Announcement
Good Bye, Ms. Craig!
After 4 years of dedicated and committed work to the students at Clinton Hill, our Math Department Head and 6th grade math teacher, Jamica Craig, had her last day today. She is going to pursue her passion of developing math curriculum at an organization that does just that. It is with sadness that we say goodbye to her, but we know she left the school and the math team in such a good place to continue her work. Ms. Jansen and Ms. Turner will continue to be the two teachers in rooms 304 and 306.
7th Grade Announcement
Town Hall Video
Thank you to all the families who attended our virtual town hall last Wednesday. In case you were not able to make it, but would like to see the video, click here.
8th Grade Announcement
HS Taster Events
8th Grade Families, as you continue to think about high school decisions, we hope all of you will attend our highly regarded IB high school in Windsor Terrace. In order to get a sense of what the high school experience is like, they will be hosting a "taster" event for as many of our 8th graders are interested in attending. This event will take place on Monday, March 14th from 4:15-5:15. We will travel by subway together from Clinton Hill to arrive at the high school by 4:00. Students will then be dismissed directly from the high school (located at 3002 Fort Hamilton Parkway, near the F/G train). During this event, they will have the opportunity to:
Engage with different high school teachers and leaders to hear an overview of their academic classes
Learn more about the International Baccalaureate program from grades 9-12
Engage with a student panel to learn about the student experience, including time for questions and answers
Attend a student-led tour of our campus!
OPTIONAL ADD-ON: Up to 20 of our students will be able to attend the JV basketball game at 5:30 that day.
If you are interested in your child attending, please complete this form by Friday, March 4th.
8th Grade Science Update
Science 8 Students have been working so hard on their Evolution and Earth's History projects, and they are finally finished! Students created a Storybook, Graphic Novel, or Google Slides Timeline to depict the changes that have occurred throughout Earth's 4.6 billion year old history. Check out their AMAZING projects at our class website: https://sites.google.com/prospectschools.org/chmsevolutionprojects/home?authuser=0
Classroom Materials Preparedness
Upon return from the Midwinter Break, 8th Grade will be working on Classroom Materials Preparedness, a great skill to have as they prepare to transition to high school. Please review the following list of materials that students should have for each of their classes:
ELA
Writing utensil
Chromebook
Charger
ELA folder
ELA class novel
MATH
Required:
Pencil
Folder
Chromebook & Charger
Great to have your own, but not required (ie will be provided):
scientific calculator
small ruler or
protractor
graph paper
HUM
Writing utensil
Chromebook & Charger
folder/binder
headphones
SCIENCE
Science folder
Chromebook & Charger
writing utensil headphones
Musical Theater
Charged Chromebook Everyday
Art
Charge Chromebook
Dance
Chromebook (CHARGED) every class
ready to take shoes off for Modern Dance unit
PE
Water bottle
Sneakers
Comfortable clothing
Mandarin 8
Writing utensil
Chromebook
folder or binder
Spanish 8
Writing Utensil
Chromebook & Charger
Folder or Binder
Reading Enrichment
ELA Bridge
Folder
Writing Utensil
Chromebook & Charger
Math Bridge
Pencil
Math notebook
Chromebook
Charger
Folder
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
With the support of our families these past 3 weeks has been phenomenal. Our After-school Program is operating smoother than ever. If your child is fully vaccinated it is not too late to enroll your child/ren in extended day programming. You can CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal. Look at some of the cool activities we offer.
Here are A Few Vision Boards from our Art of the Podcast Students:
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
Girls Basketball
Girl’s basketball attended a St. Francis Women’s Basketball Game last Friday and had a great time. Thanks to Coach Grimm for organizing this awesome experience!
Reminder: Students are REQUIRED to bring the following:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific requested items from coaches
Clips/photos from the basketball and esports games as well as cheer performances will be posted in our Athletics Photo Drive. Check them out!
Sign-ups:
Esports Rocket League (Practice on Tuesdays and Fridays from 4 - 6 pm)
Girls Varsity Basketball (Practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 - 6 pm)
No experience is necessary and all grades are welcome.
Have a great week off Pride!
Boys Basketball
Congrats to our Boys Varsity basketball team for advancing to the Brooklyn championships! They play on Friday. March 4th. Good luck and bring home the championship, team!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Annual Fund
The PTSO would like to thank those families who donated to the Annual Fund. We are so grateful for the support our families have shown. So far, the Annual Fund is over $36,700.00. Your donations will enable Principal Ellis to focus on school spirit, joy, and a positive student experience such as:
Distributing various swag and Clinton Hill gear to all our students and faculty
Buying lunch for our student body once a month from a local vendor
Continuing to supplement field trips that are focused on team building and connection
If you would like to donate, there is still time! Whether you can make a small gift of $10 or $25, or a larger gift, your participation will help Clinton Hill Middle School continue providing excellent education to all students while adding to the overall student experience.
Support Clinton Hill Middle School
Photos From the Week
Props to Tracy Garrison-Feindberg for dressing up every day during Spirit Week!
The Black History Month door decorations look amazing and the students had a lot of fun voting on the winners.
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Monday 2/14 to Friday 3/25 - Complete your NYC 2022 School Survey! NYC School Survey
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Monday, 3/7 - Makeup Picture day
Tuesday, 3/08 - Professional Development for faculty & Staff, school closed
Monday 3/14 - HS Taster day for 8th grade students 4:15-5:15
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
February 11, 2022
February 11, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Report Cards
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
NYC Department of Education Surveys
BHM Spirit Week
Student Council Fundraiser
Student Metrocards
COVID Testing
7th Grade Announcement
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcements
Photos From the Week
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
This week I saw so much joy, energy, and enthusiasm coming from our students as we celebrated Black History Month by decorating our doors. When I asked students to explain why they chose a particular design or drawing, every one of them gave me such a thoughtful answer based on what they discussed as an advisory. It will be great to see the finished products and continue to share in this celebration as a community. Next week is spirit week celebrating different Black public figures. See the details below.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Report Cards
Fall Report Cards will be sent out next week electronically to student guardians. If your email has changed recently, please reach out to chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org. If you would like a physical copy of your student’s report card please email chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org or fill out the Report Card Request Form.
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
There has been an influx of students to borrow loaner Chromebooks and chargers from the office. It is important that students come to school prepared with a charged Chromebook and accompanying charger daily. Please remind your students to bring their Chromebooks and chargers daily. All loaner Chromebooks and chargers need to be returned to the CHMS office at the end of the school day, (3:55 pm on Monday, Tuesday and Friday, and 3:10 pm on Wednesday and Thursday). Students who do not return loaner equipment will receive an email home to parents/guardians to return the equipment the next school day and you may also be billed a fee.
Chromebooks and chargers that are returned for damage, loss and repair, are replaced. This may incur a fee of up to $350 for Chromebooks and $20 for chargers. Please reiterate to your student that they should come to school prepared in order to avoid missed instructional time and non return fees.
NYC Department of Education Surveys
Every year New York City requests for all families to complete the NYC School Survey. This year the family survey can be completed digitally or on paper. Please be on the lookout for your family survey information in the coming weeks.
Black History Month Spirit Week
Next week will be our Black History Month spirit week to celebrate Black joy leading up to winter break. See the picture below for the theme of each day.
Student Council Fundraiser
On Friday, February 18th, our student council will be selling candy bags during lunch. Students can buy a small bag of candy for $1 or a large bag for $2. This can be a treat for yourself or you can give to someone else. (Yes, this is after Valentine’s Day, but thought it was a good way to end the week!)
Student Metrocards
Please remind your student to keep their Metrocards in a secure place for daily use. Replacement Metrocards are issued on a first-come-first-serve basis until the office runs out. After this students will be issued a letter to show bus operators and train booth personnel until the office receives new replacement cards.
COVID Testing Prior to Return from Break
During the February break, you, along with many members of your school community, may be planning to spend time at home catching up on rest, getting out and about, or even taking a trip. Whatever your plans, we want to ensure that come Monday, February 28, we all return to school safely.
To help facilitate a safe return, all students and staff members will be provided an at-home COVID test. We ask that all students take a test on Sunday, February 27th prior to returning from break. Tests will be distributed on Friday, 2/18. If you know your student will be absent on Friday, please have them stop by the Main Office to pick up a test prior to the start of break.
7th Grade Announcement
7th Grade Family Town Hall
7th grade families, on Wednesday evening from 6:00pm-7:00pm, we will be hosting a town hall conversation to talk about our grading philosophy and norms, our instructional approach, and our communication norms as a community. We welcome everyone via this zoom link.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
As we continue to implement our new vaccine mandate that took effect Wednesday, February 2nd. Our Vaccination Guidance will change after 2/15/22. Effective Tuesday, February 15th, 2022 all new participants that would like to enroll in the after-school program will have to be Fully Vaccinated {2 weeks after the 2nd dose}.
Program Updates:
If your child is fully vaccinated it is not too late to enroll your child/ren in the Mid-Winter Trimester by completing and returning the ASP Enrollment Packet.
Effective Monday, February 14th, No early pickups between 3:55 - 5:00 PM {Mon. Tues. & Fri.} or 3:00 - 5:00 PM {Wed. & Thurs.}. Between 5:00 - 5:30 PM early pickups will be permitted. After 5:30 PM No early pickups will be permitted.
You can also CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal and complete the Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
Firstly, I need to reiterate the importance of coming prepared to practices! Students MUST bring the following:
WATER BOTTLES
Athletic clothing
Appropriate footwear
Other sport specific requested items from coaches
Congratulations to our Boys Varsity team for winning their first playoff game against Jose De Diego (Final score: 24 - 21). The esports team won both matches on Wednesday! First was another clean 3-0 sweep and the second was a forfeit win as not enough players showed up at match time from the other school. Clips/photos from the games will be posted in our Athletics Photo Drive.
Sign-ups:
No experience is necessary and all grades are welcome.
Next week’s schedule:
Monday (2/14)
Boys Varsity Basketball 4 - 6 pm
Boys JV Basketball 4 - 6 pm
Tuesday (2/15)
Cheerleading Practice 4 - 6 pm
Girls Varsity Practice 4 - 6 pm
Esports 4 - 6 pm
Wednesday (2/16)
Boys Varsity Game 4 - 6 pm
Cheerleaders will perform at half time
Esports Match
Thursday (2/17)
Cheerleading Practice 4 - 6 pm
Girls Varsity Practice 4 - 6 pm
Friday (2/18)
Esports 4 - 6 pm
Boys JV Basketball 4 - 6 pm
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos From The Week
There was so much energy and excitement from our students as they celebrated Black joy through the door decorating contest. It’s going to be tough to choose a winner!
Construction on our dance studio has begun and walls have been torn down! Looking forward to the new space, which should be ready mid-March
Check out Dean King cooking some hamburgers as part of our ASP
Upcoming Dates
Monday 2/21 - President’s Day. No School, Office Closed.
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Monday, 3/7 - Makeup Picture day
Tuesday, 3/08 - Professional Development for faculty & Staff, school closed
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Black History Month Spirit Week Clarification
Black History Month Spirit Week Clarification
Dear Families,
On Friday, we sent you an outdated Black History Month Spirit week calendar with the wrong dates. See below for the actual spirit week days for next week and this slideshow for some more information. Sorry about the confusion. Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend.
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
February 5, 2022
February 5, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
BHM Spirit Week
Reminder: New Student MetroCards
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
Midwinter Break
7th Grade
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcements
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope this first week of the semester went smoothly for everyone and all our students are enjoying their first few days of their new classes. As I mentioned last week, a new semester is a fresh start for all, and I hope our students feel good about the clean slate they are stating with with their grades.
This week also saw the kick off our Black History Month celebrations. In advisory students got a preview of some of the activities that will be happening over the course of the month, including having a door decorating competition, a spirit week centered around Black joy, and advisory lessons that explore different historical figures and movements in history.
I also encourage everyone to review the section below about our After School Program. We are now able to offer choice to our students on which clubs they want to be a part of. This is a great opportunity to meet students from different bubbles or cohorts and explore topics they are passionate about. We encourage all of you to see if there is anything you may be interested in and sign up if so.
Have a great weekend!
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
BHM Spirit Week
CHMS will celebrate black joy in the form of a Spirit Week during the week of 2/14!
What to Expect:
Monday: Athletes/ Entertainers
Tuesday: STEM Figures
Wednesday: Leaders/ Politician
Thursday: Writers, Artists, and Characters
Friday: HBCUs
Reminder: New Student MetroCards were Distributed on Friday 1/28
Students received new Metrocards on Friday, January 28, 2022. If your student is in need of a MetroCard and you live more than 1 mile away from school, please send an email to the Main Office at chmsregistrar@prospectschools.org with proof of address (utility bill, state issued ID or lease agreement) and we will let you know if your student qualifies for a student MetroCard.
Loaner Chromebooks and Chargers
Students should come to school with their Chromebooks charged and ready for work on a daily basis. Chromebooks are necessary in the classroom during teacher instruction. Should your student arrive at school without their Chromebook and/or charger, they will be allowed to borrow any necessary equipment but all loaner technology needs to be returned to the office at the end of the school day. Students who do not return loaner equipment will receive an email home to parents/guardians to return the equipment the next school day.
If your student’s Chromebook has been damaged, we will reassign a long term loaner in place of their damaged device. If your student needs a replacement charger your student account will be billed $20.
Mid-Winter Break - No School Monday, 2/21/22 through Friday 2/25/22
School will be closed for Mid-Winter Break during the week of February 21, 2022. School will resume normal operations on Monday, February 28, 2022.
7th Grade
Semester 2 7th Grade School Supplies
Greetings families. Below you will find a list of materials by class students will need in order to be successful for 2nd semester.
Moving forward, students should bring the following items with them every day:
A reusable water bottle with them to school as supplies for cups are non-existent.
A pencil with an eraser and a pen to use for ELA. Again, supplies are limited for this.
Thank you all.
Seventh Grade Academic Team
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
We would like to thank all our CHMS Families for supporting us as we implement our new vaccine mandate that took effect Wednesday, February 2nd. We acknowledge this was an overwhelming process but we appreciate all your efforts as you ensure your child’s eligible with us. Now what does this mean for everyone?
Your child now has a choice of his/her preferred activity. If you have not already done so please be sure to take the time to enroll your child/ren in the Mid-Winter Trimester that began Wednesday, February 2nd and will end Friday, March 11th, 2022. Click HERE-- Online Preferred Registration to register your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the mid-winter trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
You can also CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal and complete the Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
We recently welcomed three new members to our CHMS Athletics Program, Coach Christopher Grimm (Girls Varsity Basketball as well as our 7th grader Enza Grimm’s dad!), Coach Christian Lewis (Boys Junior Varsity Basketball), and Coach Robert (Esports - Rocket League). It is still possible to sign up for either basketball team. Email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org for details on how to register.
Our Rocket League esports team will begin next week holding their first practice on Tuesday. Our coach will be zooming in for now, but will be in person very soon! Sign-up for our esports league is here.
Girls Varsity Basketball and Cheerleading will practice Wednesday next week instead of Thursday as our Boys Varsity team has a home game in the gym.
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Upcoming Dates
Monday 2/21 - President’s Day. No School, Office Closed.
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Monday, 3/7 - Makeup Picture day
Tuesday, 3/08 - Professional Development for faculty & Staff, school closed
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday, 6/23 - Last day of school, early dismissal
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
January 28, 2022
January 28, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
New Student MetroCards Distributed on Friday 1/28
No School on Monday 1/31 & Tuesday 2/1
Semester 2 Starting on Wednesday 2/2!
After-School
Athletics
Photos from This Week
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
The normal cycle of a school year presents moments for students and staff to reset and restart. The start of a new semester, like what is happening on Wednesday, is one of those moments. Everyone is currently at a 100% in each class and even if last semester did not produce the results we hoped for, this is a chance to start fresh. It also means having some new teachers and classes brining a good change of pace for our community.
This week we also celebrate both the beginning of Black History Month and the celebration of Lunar New Year on Tuesday, ringing in the Year of the Tiger. Many of our students either already learned about Lunar New Year in advisory last week or will do so this week. See here for the resources that we shared. For Black History Month, our entire faculty and staff and our student council have been planning different lessons and activities to celebrate Black joy and accomplishments, dive into some history, and decorate our school in celebration. Next week I will share the PowerPoint for our kick off celebration that we will be showing in advisory this week so you can know what to expect.
I hope you all stay safe and warm as tonight’s snow storm approaches. Have a good weekend,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
New Student MetroCards Distributed on Friday 1/28
Students received new MetroCards on Friday, January 28, 2022. Please have your student dispose of their old MetroCard (with a January 2022 expiration date on the back) and begin using the new one Wednesday, February 2, 2022. If your student was not in school on Friday, let them know to come to the office to pick up their new MetroCard when they return to school next week.
No School on Monday 1/31 & Tuesday 2/1
Classes will resume on Wednesday, 2/2. On Monday our faculty & staff will be participating in a Professional Development Day and there will be no classes. On Tuesday, CHMS will be observing the Lunar New Year. There will be no classes and the office will be closed.
Semester 2 Starting on Wednesday 2/2!
CHMS will begin Semester 2 on Wednesday 2/2. All students will take some new offerings in the Spring. 6th and 7th grade will receive a new schedule on Tuesday. 8th grade students all received their new schedules today. Below are a list of classes that students will begin taking a new offering
6th Grade - World Language & Arts and Athletics classes
Spanish or Mandarin
Physical Education or Dance
Musical Theatre or Visual Art & Design
7th Grade - Arts and Athletics classes
Physical Education or Dance
Musical Theatre or Visual Art & Design
8th Grade - Arts and Athletics classes
Physical Education or Dance
Musical Theatre or Visual Art & Design
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Mid-Winter Trimester begins Wednesday, February 2nd and will end Friday, March 11th, 2022. It is not too late to enroll your child/ren! Click HERE-- Online Preferred Registration to register your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the mid-winter trimester. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
If your child(ren) is vaccinated and you would like her/him to participate in after-school programming CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal and complete the Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
STUDENT VACCINE POLICY
Prospect Schools will implement a vaccine mandate for all students aged 5+ who elect to participate in the following enrichment, extended, and afterschool activities:
Extracurricular activities and sports
Afterschool Programming (K-12)
All out-to-lunch privileges (out to lunch is a privilege for our middle and high school students [8-12th grade] to go out for lunch nearby school)
Please note that this mandate is not for the core academic day program and students will not be excluded from any core academic classes due to vaccination status.
When The Mandate Will Go Into Effect
Families will have until January 28, 2022 to submit proof of full vaccination (if you have not already done so) in order to participate in these programs. After that deadline, if proof of vaccination is not submitted, the students will be removed from participation in the enrichment, extended-day, out-to-lunch, and afterschool programming opportunities listed above.
Please submit your student’s proof of vaccination if you have not already done so. If you have trouble with the form, please contact covidtesting@prospectschools.org
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.
Athletics
Hello CHMS Pride!
We are still actively looking for players for our Esports Rocket League team (sign up here) and Girls Varsity Basketball teams! No experience is necessary and all grades are welcome. See Coach A in the gym office during recess for more details.
Congratulations to our Boys Varsity on their win over Jose De Diego on Wednesday and our cheerleaders on performing their first half time routine! Check out some pictures of the game here: CHMS Athletics Photos.
Next week’s schedule:
Monday
NO PRACTICE
Tuesday
NO PRACTICE
Wednesday
Boys Varsity Practice 4 - 6 pm
Thursday
Cheerleading Practice 4 - 6 pm
Girls Varsity Practice 4 - 6 pm
Friday
Double Header CHMS vs. BUGS
Boys JV
Boys Varsity
Cheerleaders are performing at both games
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos from this Week
Check out the 3-D amulets that our 8th grade art students created. Students got to choose different amulets to research, exploring their cultural significance, and then design their own that is important to them.
Props to our 7th grade students for planting their own seeds and dissecting lima beans in Science class. We cannot wait to see the plant babies grow!
Congrats to the Cheerleading team for representing in their first game of the season and to the boys varsity basketball team for winning their second game in a row. Props to Coach Abby and Coach Greene!
Students in Phase II Mandarin can be seen here practicing their calligraphy writing greetings such as "Happy New Year" "Wish you good health" in Chinese characters. Some chose the paper cutting activity consisting 12 zodiac animals, dumplings, the character 春 (spring), etc. What students created are displayed on the 5th floor classroom doors to greet the new year and welcome the spring.
Upcoming Dates
Monday 2/21 - President’s Day. No School, Office Closed.
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday 6/23 - Last Day of School
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Questions? Contact us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
January 21, 2022
January 21, 2022
Contents
Principal Announcement
Calendar Reminders & Updates
General Announcements
Bonanza Week
Prospect Schools - Test to Stay
After-School Announcements
Athletics Announcements
Photos from the Week
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcements
Dear CHMS Families,
I hope you all had a great week. It was really nice to see almost full classrooms each day this week with a sense of normalcy hopefully and consistency hopefully returning. This week, we also saw our 7th graders start their sex ed curriculum, our 8th graders celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. during grade level gathering, and our 6th graders develop team building skills by working to create balloon creatures (see pictures below). I always enjoy hearing student and adult laughter and think infusing joy into our school day is not an addition, but a necessary part of school.
As promised last week, below are some key calendar updates or reminders for the Spring semester. Highlighted in yellow are either early dismissal dates or asynchronous days that were not on our original calendar, so please take special note of them and mark your calendars. Last week, I also let you know that we’d be offering after school programming for our two half days next week, but forgot to include the link. Please complete this form if you are not enrolled in the afterschool program but would like your child to stay next week, or if you are in the afterschool program and you would like your child to stay until the normal 4:00 dismissal time (after school programming will be from 12-3 on those days).
Please encourage your students to both try their best on the assessments next week so we know how to best support them, but to also hopefully not stress them out too much!
Have a great weekend,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
Calendar Reminders & Updates
Below are some upcoming important dates at Clinton Hill Middle School and some changes to the calendar for the Spring Semester (new dismissal times or async days will be highlighted in yellow). Please note that the Spring conference days will be asynchronous, work at home days for our students. We are doing this because those conference days are really long and draining for our teachers (to have to teach from 8:00am to 1:30pm and then lead conferences until 8:00pm). Making these days asynchronous will allow them to focus on hosting those conferences during that two day period.
You can view our updated calendar on the CHMS Classroom Page here.
Monday 1/24 & Tuesday 1/25 - ELA Mock Exam 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3, additional study hall from 3:00-4:00
Thursday 1/27 - Math Interim Assessment #2, Normal 3pm Dismissal
Friday 1/28 - End of Semester 1
Monday 1/31 - Professional Development Day. No School
Tuesday 2/1 - Lunar New Year. No School, Office Closed
Monday 2/21 - President’s Day. No School, Office Closed.
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Friday 4/15 - Friday 4/22 - Spring Break. No School
Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 - Math State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Monday 5/2 - Ed al-Fitr - No School, Office Closed
Monday 5/30 - Memorial Day - No School. Office Closed
Tuesday 5/31 - 6/3 - Bonanza Week - Regular Dismissal Times
Thursday 6/9 - Professional Development Day - No School
Monday 6/20 - Juneteenth - No school. Office Closed
Thursday 6/23 - Last Day of School
General Announcements
Bonanza Week, 1/24 - 1/28
Bonanza Week begins with the ELA Mock Exam on Monday and Tuesday and continues with the Math IA #2 on Thursday. All exams will be administered in the morning so please remind your student to eat breakfast and arrive on time. On Monday and Tuesday, students will be dismissed at 12pm.
Prospect Schools - Test to Stay for Unvaccinated Close Contacts
Test to Stay is an important new tool available in New York City and State that helps keep students and educators in the classroom. The Test to Stay initiative allows unvaccinated students and staff to avoid quarantine after having been in close contact with a positive case, as long as they test negative and remain symptom free. Prospect Schools is eager to partner with students, families, and team members on this important new program as we honor the following priorities:
We will do everything we can to keep our schools operating in-person for students and families. We know this is what our students need and we have seen the prolonged negative impact of remote learning on our students’ social and academic development.
We will do everything we can to ensure the safety of our entire community.
The Test to Stay initiative means that unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals who are within close contact to a positive case will receive 2 at-home COVID19 tests. For these individuals to remain in school, they must follow the below protocol.
Take the first test on the day of notification.
Take the second test on Day 5 after exposure (schools will notify families of this date.)
Upload results according to the school's instructions.
If families decline to participate in Test To Stay, students would be required to quarantine and noted with unexcused absence. As with all students who quarantine, they will have access to the asynchronous work aligned to your school's remote learning plan.
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Our Mid-Winter Trimester begins Wednesday, February 2nd and will end Friday, March 11th, 2022. Enrollment is now open for the Mid-Winter Trimester of after-school! Click HERE-- Online Preferred Registration to register your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the mid-winter trimester. Enrollment ends Thursday, January 27th. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
If your child(ren) is vaccinated and you would like her/him to participate in after-school programming CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal and complete the Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
STUDENT VACCINE POLICY
Prospect Schools will implement a vaccine mandate for all students aged 5+ who elect to participate in the following enrichment, extended, and afterschool activities:
Extracurricular activities and sports
Afterschool Programming (K-12)
All out-to-lunch privileges (out to lunch is a privilege for our middle and high school students [8-12th grade] to go out for lunch nearby school)
Please note that this mandate is not for the core academic day program and students will not be excluded from any core academic classes due to vaccination status.
When The Mandate Will Go Into Effect
Families will have until January 28, 2022 to submit proof of full vaccination (if you have not already done so) in order to participate in these programs. After that deadline, if proof of vaccination is not submitted, the students will be removed from participation in the enrichment, extended-day, out-to-lunch, and afterschool programming opportunities listed above.
Please submit your student’s proof of vaccination if you have not already done so. If you have trouble with the form, please contact covidtesting@prospectschools.org
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.
Athletics Update
Hello CHMS Pride!
We are still actively looking for players for our Esports Rocket League team (sign up here) and Girls Varsity Basketball teams! No experience is necessary and all grades are welcome. See Coach A in the gym office during recess for more details.
Next week’s schedule:
Monday
Boys Varsity Practice 12 - 2 pm
Boys JV Practice TBD
Tuesday
Cheerleading Practice 12 - 2 pm
Girls Varsity Practice TBD
Esports Practice TBD
Wednesday
Boys Varsity Home Game 4:30 pm
Thursday
Cheerleading Practice 4 - 6 pm
Girls Varsity Practice 4 - 6 pm
Friday
Boys JV Practice 4 - 6 pm
Esports Practice 4 - 6 pm
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Photos From The Week
Check out our 7th graders recording a self-written script showing conflict in theater:
Our 6th graders worked together as part of a snow-being building competition:
Congrats to our boys basketball team for winning their first home game of the year!
At our 8th grade gathering, we focused on MLK, inspired students to create 2022 dreams for themselves and recognize students who have shown persistence and improvement
Upcoming Dates
Monday 1/24 & Tuesday 1/25 - ELA Mock Exam 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3, additional study hall from 3:00-4:00
Thursday 1/27 - Math Interim Assessment #2, Normal 3pm Dismissal
Friday 1/28 - End of Semester 1
Monday 1/31 - Professional Development Day. No School
Tuesday 2/1 - Lunar New Year. No School, Office Closed
Monday 2/21 - President’s Day. No School, Office Closed.
Tuesday 2/22 to Friday 2/25 - Mid-Winter Break. No School
Tuesday, 3/1 - Math Mock Exam - Regular dismissal, amended schedule
Wednesday 3/16 and Thursday 3/17 - Student-led conferences. Async days for students
Tuesday 3/29 and Wednesday, 3/30 - ELA State Test - 12pm Dismissal - After school programming from 12-3.
Middle School Update
Middle School Update
January 14, 2022
January 14, 2022
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
I hope you are all having a wonderful week and are looking forward to a three day weekend. As we continue to collectively work through this Omicron wave, one thing we are trying to preserve is a sense of stability for our students, families, and faculty and staff. Even though the last few weeks may have felt rocky, I hope everyone can feel good about two new shifts that have come over the past two weeks:
Removing the async day for all students if there is a positive case
Implementing Test to Stay (see below and the email from the network).
Both of the above mean that every student can expect to be able to come into school every day, regardless of whether they were a close contact (assuming they are not positive and not feeling symptoms of course!). This will give you and your students some continuity, will allow our teachers to continue with our curriculum as normal and for us to continue to operate school at full capacity as safely as possible, knowing that every student in the building is either vaccinated or has tested negative.
I also understand that even as I speak about stability, I recently sent a message about us making Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th half days because of our Mock ELA exams, and notifications like that do not create stability. A few reasons we are doing this are:
Many students are required to be given extra time for the tests based on their Individualized Education Plan. These students will be returning to the testing rooms after 12:00 and we will need staff members to proctor. This means we cannot continue to move forward with academic lessons on those days.
Standardized tests (even mock ones) can be mentally and physically exhausting for many of our students. We believe they will both do better and feel better about this already stressful week if they knew their afternoons were free or light.
We also understand this is late notice and may affect your childcare plans. We will be holding after school programming for both of those days from 12:00-3:00. If students are already enrolled in after school, they can just show up on either of those days. If your student is not enrolled in afterschool but you would like them to attend on either or both of those days, please complete this form by the end of next week. If you are enrolled in afterschool and would like your child to stay until 4:00 on either day, please also complete the form.
There are a few more calendar changes that will be coming for the Spring semester due to other mock exams and conferences. We will share those with you next week to give as much time to prepare as possible.
Thank you all for your flexibility and continued support!
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Reminder: No School for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - School Closed 1/17
On Monday, 1/17 we will observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no school for students and the office will be closed. If you are reaching out with any questions, we’ll be sure to get back to you on Tuesday, 1/18. Enjoy the long weekend!
End of Semester
Our first semester is coming to an end very soon! The last day of the semester is Friday, January 28th and the last day to hand in or submit any old or outstanding assignments is Friday, January 21st. Please work with your teachers, and/or attend office hours to make sure you know what you need to do and get the support that you need.
Sex Education is Starting in Advisory
At our last PTSO meeting, our social worker, Monique Mighty presented about the Get Real Sex Education curriculum that we will be implementing in our advisory programs this month. Below is some information and resources about the program; if you have any questions or concerns about your child’s participation in any of the sessions, you can reach out to Ms. Mighty at MMighty@prospectschools.org. Each of our grade teams will be starting over the next few weeks (7th grade is starting 1/19 and 6th and 8th grade are starting 1/26).
Powerpoint presentation we shared at the last PTSO meeting
Overview of the curriculum broken down by grade
Spotlight On Openings!
We know our families are connected to some of the best and brightest talent around, so help us fill some important positions at Prospect Schools! Family members who refer an individual who gets hired will receive some exclusive Prospector swag :)
Talent Partner (Central Office) Talent Partners ensure that all of our schools and our Network Office have exceptional talent to support and lead our community every day. This is an ideal position for someone who is curious about what motivates people, cultivates partnerships and networks across lines of similarity and difference, and energetically iterates on and executes strategies to achieve big results for students and families at Prospect Schools. This is a person who empathetically supports hiring managers by recruiting, hiring, and onboarding diverse and experienced team members. Learn more!
Have someone in mind who might be a good fit for one of our open positions? Email our HR & Talent team with your referral today.
Apply to Brooklyn Prospect Today!
Lottery and waitlist applications for the 2022-23 school year are now open! Sibling families are given priority for entry into all Brooklyn Prospect schools. Families interested in applying for sibling(s) of current Brooklyn Prospect students can access our application online. Please look for the ‘sibling’ question in the application to confirm your eligibility.
Know any families who are interested in joining our schools? Please direct them to our website for information session and application details.
PTSO
After School Announcement
Dear CHMS Families,
Great news! We will be kicking off our Mid-Winter Trimester Wednesday, February 2nd and will end Friday, March 11th, 2022. Enrollment is now open for the Mid-Winter Trimester of after-school! Click our Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child in his/her preferred activities. Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet to access the paper schedule & enrollment form for the mid-winter trimester. Enrollment begins Friday, January 14th and ends Friday, Thursday 27th. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family.
If you would like your child(ren) to participate in after-school programming CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal. If your child/ren already participates in the after-school only complete the Online Preferred Registration to enroll your child/ren in their activities of choice.
The after school program has an exciting opportunity with the MeshEd Collective! MeshEd is offering the Art of the Podcast Action Lab at CHMS to our 7th & 8th Graders on Mondays and Wednesdays starting February 2nd. This is an opportunity to learn about how podcasts are made and work on your own. If you’re interested, CLICK HERE to pre-register.
STUDENT VACCINE POLICY
Prospect Schools will implement a vaccine mandate for all students aged 5+ who elect to participate in the following enrichment, extended, and afterschool activities:
Extracurricular activities and sports
Afterschool Programming (K-12)
All out-to-lunch privileges (out to lunch is a privilege for our middle and high school students [8-12th grade] to go out for lunch nearby school)
Please note that this mandate is not for the core academic day program and students will not be excluded from any core academic classes due to vaccination status.
When The Mandate Will Go Into Effect
Families will have until January 28, 2022 to submit proof of full vaccination (if you have not already done so) in order to participate in these programs. After that deadline, if proof of vaccination is not submitted, the students will be removed from participation in the enrichment, extended-day, out-to-lunch, and afterschool programming opportunities listed above.
Please submit your student’s proof of vaccination if you have not already done so. If you have trouble with the form, please contact covidtesting@prospectschools.org
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcement
Hello CHMS Pride!
We are still actively looking for players for our Esports (sign up here) and Girls Varsity Basketball teams! No experience is necessary and all grades are welcome. See Coach A in the gym office during recess for more details.
Our Boys Varsity Basketball team had their first game at Dock Street this Tuesday. Though they did not win, we are proud of them and Coach Greene for playing CHMS’s first game back since March 2020! They have a home game next Wednesday at 4:30 pm which will be livestreamed on zoom. Look out for a link in an email!
No school/practice on Monday. Regularly scheduled practices from Tuesday to Friday.
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
January 3, 2022
January 3, 2022
Dear CHMS Families,
Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a restorative break and are looking forward to welcoming students back to the building on Wednesday, 1/5.
In response to the recent rise in COVID cases across the country, we have made a few updates that were shared out prior to break that we’d like to remind everyone of today.
Updated School Calendar
To ensure that our school has enough time to implement our additional COVID mitigation strategies and to plan for a strong return of students in 2022, Tuesday, January 4, 2022 will be an asynchronous learning day where students will not be attending in-person.
Monday, 1/3 - No School for all students.
Tuesday 1/4 - Remote day for all students. Async assignments will be posted on Google Classroom. Reply to this email in case that
Wednesday, 1/5 - Students return for in-building instruction. Students will follow a normal Wednesday schedule and dismiss at 3pm.
Thursday, 1/6 - Normal Thursday in-building schedule.
Optional Vaccine Clinic for 12+ from 7am to 5pm. Details below.
Friday, 1/7 - Random onsite testing continues & Makeup Photo Day for any students absent on regular Photo Day.
Optional Vaccine Clinic for 11 and under from 7am to 5pm. Details below.
COVID Testing Prior to Returning to School
We are asking that all families obtain a negative COVID test (PCR, rapid, or at-home tests are all acceptable) before returning to school. Testing plays a critical role in helping us to identify when COVID is present in our community and prevent its spread. Please submit results here or if you learn of a positive case email our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org) and Principal, Matt Ellis (mellis@prospectschools.org) for further support.
In addition to testing before we return, we are also increasing regular testing. Beginning in January and ongoing, we are asking more families to opt their children into testing if they are not yet vaccinated. Please click here to opt your child into weekly testing. CHMS next random onsite testing date will be on Friday, 1/7.
Onsite Vaccination Clinics at CHMS
A mobile van clinic will be outside CHMS on Thursday, 1/6 (ages 12+ only) and Friday, 1/7 (11 years old or under only) . Vaccines will be provided by the city on a first-come, first-serve basis. To express interest and receive a reminder, please complete this form.
The mobile van clinic will return for the second dose.
We will have a staff member outside to help facilitate any questions.
Student tardies will be excused for vaccination.
Students age 15 and younger will need an adult escort.
Please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org with any questions.
Best,
Clinton Hill Middle School
December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021
Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Starting Next Wednesday: No Sugary Drinks in Classrooms
Few Reminders
Morning Entry
Updated Process for Symptomatic Community Members
Dance Show This Friday
COVID Testing After Break
8th Grade Updates
After School Announcement
Athletics Announcement
PTSO
Upcoming Dates
Resources
CHMS Announcement
Dear Families,
Last week I said that we’d be moving these announcements to biweekly, but there ended up being too many updates to share so we're sending an update today and on Friday.
I wanted to share with you all some feedback I heard from a parent this week. As most of you know, we have a classroom management tracking system where sometimes students earn community violations based on their behavior in class. A parent offered some positive feedback about their child’s experience engaging in a conversation with a teacher after receiving a community violation. This child walked away from that conversation feeling empowered, like their voice was heard, and that there was an agreed upon solution to help address the behavioral challenge.
It was so great to hear this feedback and I wanted to take this as an opportunity to share with you this framework our teachers have been incorporating this year, called Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS). These are the kinds of conversations that are happening almost daily here and is an underpinning of our philosophy behind our approach to behavioral intervention. I also think the framework behind these conversations would be a helpful tool to try out as a parent, if you are interested. The guiding principle that drives this tool is that “kids do well if they can,” and this certainly what we believe. I encourage you to click on that link above and learn more.
See below for updates for this week and have a wonderful weekend,
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Starting Next Wednesday: No Sugary Drinks in Classrooms
Due to increased spills and classroom disruptions, there will be no sugary drinks in classrooms starting on Wednesday. Students may only have water in a container with a lid that screws shut. Any drinks with a plastic lid and straw will not be permitted in classrooms.
Few Reminders
We wanted to remind our families of a few items:
We encourage all students to bring water bottles to school so they can fill them as needed to stay hydrated. Due to limited supply, we cannot supply students with cups on a consistent basis.
Please do not call or text your child directly while we are at school. Our policies are such that students should not have their phones during the day. If you need to get in touch with your child due to an emergency, you can contact the main office at 718-783-1570
Morning Entry
We wanted to send a reminder about what time classes actually start in the morning and what time we start letting students in (see the chart below). We start letting students into the building 10 minutes before their class time actually starts, and so students do not need to be here before that time. Especially with the weather getting colder, students should aim to arrive at the building after the entry time and before class begins. On days when the weather is particularly severe, we will let students in an additional 10 minutes earlier, but this will not be an everyday occurrence. We are doing this because we need to limit the interactions students have with students from other cohorts.
Grade
Entry into the Building Begins
Class Begins
6
8:05am
8:15am (Advisory Begins)
7
8:15am
8:25am (Homeroom Begins)
8
8:27am
8:37am
Updated Process for Symptomatic Community Members
Cold and Flu season has officially begun. Since we are still in the middle of a pandemic with COVID and there is a lot of overlap in symptoms, we are going to be strict if students/staff come to school with any of the following symptoms listed below, send them home and return with a Negative PCR. The symptoms we believe should result in a send home
Fever
Cough that becomes productive
New loss of taste or smell
Changes in the skin, such as discolored areas on the feet and hands
Sore throat
Gastrointestinal symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, belly pain or diarrhea
Chills
Muscle aches and pain
Extreme fatigue
New severe headache
New nasal congestion
Dance Show This Friday
The HS "virtual" dance concert, Holiday Worlds is Friday, December 17th at 6:30pm with the "virtual" Doors opening at 6:15 for a pre-show! Fun for the whole family, as we watch Jackie Skellington, resident of Halloweentown, visit a variety of holidays in search of a new home. Also, make sure you come to see our Clinton Hill 8th graders perform!
Zoom Link: https://prospectschools-org.zoom.us/j/95810498928
COVID Testing After Break
Prospect Schools strongly encourages all families to get PCR tests for students before we return to school after Winter Break.
Test results should be submitted to covidtesting@prospectschools.org
8th Grade Updates
8th Grade Ropes Course Trip Rescheduling
To our families of students in cohorts 504 and 506. We just wanted to update you all that we still remember that we need to reschedule the ropes course trip that never really happened back in September. We are working on finalizing a date for the Spring, when it is a bit warmer out, and will let you know a specific day as soon as we can. There will be no additional charge for this trip. Thanks for your patience.
8th Grade Spirit Week 12/13 to 12/17/2021
Cohorts can earn points by being on task, following directions the first time, kindness & encouragement, prepared with computer, charger & writing utensils, active listening, respecting others' physical and emotional boundaries, and cleaning up after oneself. As well as, Dressing up according to the theme of the day:
All classes that that earn above 300 points for the week will get pizza delivery for lunch !!! The cohort with the highest score FOR THE WEEK--gets dessert too!!!
After School Announcement
Thank you to all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. Great news! Our Winter Trimester began on Monday, November 29th and will end Friday, January 28th, 2022. If you would like your child(ren) to participate in after-school programming CLICK HERE to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal, even if you did not participate in the Fall.
If you already have a child/ren in the after-school program and there are no changes, no further action is needed. Your child will continue to participate daily in the program. If you would like to unenroll your child for the Winter trimester please contact the ASP Office to make these necessary changes.
Winter Trimester Schedule:
STUDENT VACCINE POLICY
Prospect Schools will implement a vaccine mandate for all students aged 5+ who elect to participate in after school programming.
Why We’re Implementing A Mandate
Vaccination continues to be the best tool we have to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and ensure students have a consistent and predictable learning experience. Higher student vaccination rates will lead to fewer quarantines and keep our community safe, now that the Pfizer vaccine is under emergency use authorization for children over the age of 5.
Why We Chose These Activities
Extracurricular activities like sports and afterschool often combine cohorts of students who normally would not have contact during the school day, or they involve high-risk activities like singing or contact sports. Therefore these activities pose distinct challenges when it comes to preventing the spread of COVID-19; now that the FDA has approved vaccines for our littlest learners, we feel it’s time to put a mandate into effect.
When The Mandate Will Go Into Effect
Families will have until January 28, 2022 to submit proof of full vaccination (if you have not already done so) in order to participate in these programs. After that deadline, if proof of vaccination is not submitted, the students will be removed from participation in the enrichment, extended-day, out-to-lunch, and afterschool programming opportunities listed above.
Please submit your student’s proof of vaccination if you have not already done so. If you have trouble with the form, please contact covidtesting@prospectschools.org
Thank you for doing your part to help keep our community safe.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Athletics Announcements
Dear Families,
Winter athletics have begun! First, please subscribe to our CHMS Athletics Calendar 2021-2022 on Google Calendar to be up to date on all practices and games. In other news, here is what has happened this past week:
Tues, 12/7 - Girls Varsity Basketball had their first meeting starting their long awaited season! If students are interested in joining please email me using the address below or come see me in the gym office during recess or after school.
Wed, 12/8 - Boys Varsity Basketball was scheduled for a game again Jose De Diego, but the opposing team had to forfeit. The boys ended up playing a scrimmage against each other where they learned a lot. We are so proud of them! A video of the game can be found here: Boys Varsity Basketball Scrimmage 12/8. We will work on how to amplify the refs voice so that calls can be heard on the livestream.
Updates for next week:
JV Boys and Varsity Girls coaches have been found and are completing the hiring process!
Mon, 12/13 - JV and Varsity Boys Basketball practice
Tues, 12/14 - Cheerleading and Girls Varsity Basketball practice
Wed, 12/15 - Varsity Boys practice
Thurs, 12/16 - Cheerleading and Girls Varsity Basketball practice
Fri, 12/17 - JV Boys practice
Things to remember:
If your student is newly fully vaccinated please send a copy of the card to my email below so they may attend all practices and games
Fully vaccinated means 2 weeks after their final dose - students must still return COVID tests up until then
Next Boys Varsity game is a home game on 12/20: CHMS vs. Bridges
You are still able to join teams, see Coach A in the gym office for the sign-up documents during recess or after dismissal
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
Abby Russell
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Upcoming Dates
12/23-1/2: Winter Break. No School Office Closed
1/3/22: No school for students. Professional Development Day
1/4/22: Class Resumes
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Onsite COVID Testing Update
Thanksgiving Break 11/24-11/26
Save the Date: Photo Day 11/30
COVID and Flu Letter to Parents
PTSO
Upcoming PTSO Meeting 11/17 6PM
Holiday Auction
Student Activity Survey
After-School
After-School Updates
Dates to Remember
Athletic Department
Contacting Us
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
As we approach the Thanksgiving holidays in a couple of weeks, I am reminded again and again of how grateful I am to be working in this community. I know that typically in the week or two before a break or a holiday, it can be hard to keep our focus, and I encourage all our students to both look forward to the break at hand, the time you may spend celebrating with your family, and to work hard and stay engaged for every moment they’re in school.
This week, on Wednesday, I hope to be able to meet you in person at our next PTSO meeting, where we will discuss our upcoming sexual education curriculum through our advisory, and hear from our network Math lead about how our math curriculum prepares students for high school math.
Have a great weekend, and see some of you on Wednesday.
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
Onsite COVID Testing Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we did not have testing today, Friday, 11/12. Testing will resume Friday, 11/19. Please note we will not have COVID testing the week of Thanksgiving break or Winter break. If your student is vaccinated, please provide proof of vaccination here.
For any questions or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
Thanksgiving Break 11/24-11/26
Please note that there will be No School and our Office Will be Closed from 11/24-11/26. The half day that was originally scheduled on Wednesday, 11/24, has been canceled and there will be no school on that day. Please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprosect.org if you have any questions
Save the Date: Photo Day 11/30
Photo Day will be on Tuesday November 30th and will be in the afternoon during pd 6 - 6th Grade, pd 8 - 7th Grade, and pd 7- 8th Grade. Stomping Ground Photos will be onsite and conducting individual portrait photos. More information will be available in next week's update!
COVID and FLU Letter to Parents
As the weather and seasons begin to change, we can expect an increase in the Seasonal Influenza (Flu). Since we are still dealing with COVID-19, we have created a information guide and key points between COVID-19 & the Seasonal Flu:
Important things to note:
Due to the similarities in symptoms between those infected with COVID-19 and seasonal Flu, the only way to truly determine if an individual is infected with either virus, is by getting tested.
Remember, if you or your student is feeling sick, COVID-19 is more contagious than the seasonal Flu, which gives more urgency in getting tested as soon as you feel any symptoms regardless of vaccination status. You should always follow up with your primary care provider on your next steps/ treatment.
The best way to protect yourself and others from contracting COVID-19 or the Seasonal Flu, is by STAYING HOME (unless there is a medical emergency) and getting vaccinated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if you havent been vaccinated for either virus, it is safe to get both at the same time.
Moving Forward
We will continue to monitor and track any COVID like symptoms in our community.
If a member of our community (student or staff) is experiencing any symptoms, we will require that they be sent home to seek a COVID19 test or to quarantine.
Due to the overlap in symptoms between COVID and the Seasonal Flu, with maintaining current NYC DOHMH guidelines, all symptomatic individuals who aren’t close contacts can test out of the 10 day quarantine and return to school if they produce a Negative PCR or Antigen COVID test, are not dependent on fever-reducing medications, and overall health has improved. Home testing kits are not allowed to test out of quarantine.
Keeping Our Community Healthy
The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. We are following sound protocols aligned with expert health guidance to ensure we are doing everything we can to protect your health. We also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of wearing masks, staying six feet apart from others, and regularly washing your hands.
We sincerely appreciate all your help and support as we work together to mitigate risks and ensure the learning process continues in our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Sakamoto, at csakamoto@prospectschools.org
PTSO
Upcoming PTSO Meeting
Please join us at the middle school on November 17, 2021 at 6PM for the next CHMS PTSO meeting. We will meet in the school cafeteria, and invite families who cannot join us in person to dial in by using the zoom link below:
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89826054137?pwd=Q2RCUmFlNldHcmxzOVBsckhHbEtZdz09
Meeting ID: 898 2605 4137
Passcode: 490474
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,89826054137#,,,,*490474# US (New York)
Holiday Auction
In ONLY ONE MONTH, we’re hosting a virtual Holiday Auction- December 6-13, 2021 - to support Brooklyn Prospect. All the proceeds will support Annual Fund initiatives and we need your help to make it happen!
Here are some ideas on how you can help:
Have a favorite restaurant, shop or service that you frequent? Ask the owner to donate anything they feel comfortable with. A gift card, a free class, a holiday gift package. It’s a great way for local businesses to get some extra holiday buzz.
Donate something from your own business!
Donate your skills! Fancy yourself a not-so-amateur chef? Host a dinner! Any painters? Donate your work-of-art.
Have any friends or family that could help? Maybe a friend who can get tixx to shows or sporting events? Any summer camp connections? Music lessons? Weekend rentals?
We hope you will contribute an item to our auction through this link. All donors to our auction will be listed on our event website. The deadline for donating an item is November 19, 2021. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Seema Aghera at auction@prospectschools.org.
Student Activity Survey
The PTSO wants to hear from the students about the activities and events they want to do!
The PTSO will organize and cover expenses, where applicable, for small group activities throughout the school year.
Please complete this survey with your student and let us know what their interests are.
If you as a parent or guardian are interested leading an activity, please let us know by emailing the Events Chair, Anne Chertoff, at anne.chertoff@gmail.com
We will make every effort to find an activity of interest for every student!
After-School
After-school Updates:
Again thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. Our Fall Trimester is coming to an end soon but we have great news: the Winter Trimester will begin Monday, November 29th.
We apologize for the delay but please be on the lookout for the release of the Winter Trimester schedule and enrollment sign-up packet, November 15th. Here are a few reminders to help prepare you for the Winter trimester:
If you already have a child/ren in the after-school program and there are no changes, no further action is needed. Your child will continue to participate daily in the program.
If you are disenrolling your child for the Winter trimester please contact the ASP Office to make these necessary changes.
If you did not have a child who participated in the Fall trimester and would like to enroll your child in the Winter trimester all you have to do is complete the DYCD registration packet once we release enrollment.
Dates to Remember:
Monday, 11/15 Winter Trimester Releases
Tuesday, 11/23 Fall Trimester Ends
Monday, 11/29 Winter Trimester Begins
Program Recaps:
Athletic Department:
Hello CHMS athletes and families!
Our fall season is winding down. If you still would like to join a team, pick up an enrollment form from Coach A in the gym during recess. We are looking for vaccinated athletes to participate in Varsity Boys Basketball and Varsity Girls Basketball this winter. Please ask questions if you are interested!
Dates to Remember:
11/17 - Varsity Boys Basketball Try-outs
11/23 - Fall Season Ends
12/6 - Winter Season Ends
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
11/23 - Fall After-School Trimester Ends
11/24 - 11/26 - NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED. Thanksgiving break.
11/29 - Winter After-School Trimester Begins
11/30 - Photo Day
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
November 5, 2021
November 5, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
COVID and Flu Letter to Parents
Thanksgiving Break Update
11/11 Veteran's Day. No School Office Closed
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 11/12
After-School
After-School Updates
Dates to Remember
Athletic Department
Contacting Us
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Families,
This morning at principals’ coffee we asked parents to share something they felt grateful for. It was amazing to hear so many parents share how much they appreciated the student-led conferences this week. Families were impressed that their child was able to take ownership of the conversation and others said they were moved to tears to hear how connected to the school their children felt. These conferences serve as important moments of communication and alignment between students, teachers, and families and I hope you all had a good experience with them this week.
I hope the conferences also reminded you of how fantastic our group of educators is. In a typical year, working in a school is a really busy, exhausting job and this year in particular has been particularly taxing. With that in mind, I want to take this opportunity to share some communication norms we have as a community. My hope in sharing the below is to keep us aligned on communication expectations for our team, ensure you all are getting the information you need and know how to make sure your voice is heard, and ensure that communication is not adding an extra burden on our already hard-at-work staff. And so, I ask that you keep the following in mind when communicating with our team:
Be mindful of frequency of communication: Our teachers often teach over 100 students and have multiple lessons to plan for each day. Please keep this workload in mind as you think about how often you reach out to teachers with questions and recognize that turnaround time will vary. You can utilize our current systems to give you updates on student progress, including logging into TeacherEase, reviewing CH classroom pages, and asking your students to log into Google Classroom.
Encourage students to advocate for themselves. Middle school is a great time to instill in students habits of self advocacy. If there is a question about an assignment or grade, encourage your student to email the teacher directly or speak to them in person in class.
Remember shared communication principles. As a full community we believe in some shared principles that guide the way we interact with and communicate with each other and we invite all of you to follow these same principles:
Keep respect at the forefront, even when we disagree
Ask questions and seek to understand
Remember there is a human being at the other end of the communication
Assume best intentions and that we are all here doing our best for our students, your children
Thank you again for your work and your partnership. Have a wonderful weekend!
Matt Ellis
CHMS Principal
General Announcements
COVID and FLU Letter to Parents
As the weather and seasons begin to change, we can expect an increase in the Seasonal Influenza (Flu). Since we are still dealing with COVID-19, we have created a information guide and key points between COVID-19 & the Seasonal Flu:
Important things to note:
Due to the similarities in symptoms between those infected with COVID-19 and seasonal Flu, the only way to truly determine if an individual is infected with either virus, is by getting tested.
Remember, if you or your student is feeling sick, COVID-19 is more contagious than the seasonal Flu, which gives more urgency in getting tested as soon as you feel any symptoms regardless of vaccination status. You should always follow up with your primary care provider on your next steps/ treatment.
The best way to protect yourself and others from contracting COVID-19 or the Seasonal Flu, is by STAYING HOME (unless there is a medical emergency) and getting vaccinated. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) if you havent been vaccinated for either virus, it is safe to get both at the same time.
Moving Forward
We will continue to monitor and track any COVID like symptoms in our community.
If a member of our community (student or staff) is experiencing any symptoms, we will require that they be sent home to seek a COVID19 test or to quarantine.
Due to the overlap in symptoms between COVID and the Seasonal Flu, with maintaining current NYC DOHMH guidelines, all symptomatic individuals who aren’t close contacts can test out of the 10 day quarantine and return to school if they produce a Negative PCR or Antigen COVID test, are not dependent on fever-reducing medications, and overall health has improved. Home testing kits are not allowed to test out of quarantine.
Keeping Our Community Healthy
The health, safety, and well-being of our school community remains our top priority. We are following sound protocols aligned with expert health guidance to ensure we are doing everything we can to protect your health. We also want to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the importance of wearing masks, staying six feet apart from others, and regularly washing your hands.
We sincerely appreciate all your help and support as we work together to mitigate risks and ensure the learning process continues in our school community. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Courtney Sakamoto, at csakamoto@prospectschools.org
Thanksgiving Break Update
Please note that there will be No School and our Office Will be Closed from 11/24-11/26 for Thanksgiving Break. The half-day that was originally scheduled on Wednesday, 11/24, has been canceled and there will be no school on that day. Please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprosect.org if you have any questions
11/11 Veteran's Day: No School Office Closed
There will be no school and the office will be closed on Thursday, 11/11 in observance of Veteran's Day. School will resume on Friday 11/12.
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 11/12
Next week we will have our onsite COVID on Friday, 11/12. Moving forward, testing will occur each Friday afternoon. If your student is vaccinated, please provide proof of vaccination here.
For any questions or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Again thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. Our Fall Trimester is coming to an end soon but we have great news: the Winter Trimester will begin Monday, November 29th.
After-school Updates:
We apologize for the delay but please be on the lookout for the release of the Winter Trimester schedule and enrollment sign-up packet, November 9th. Here are a few reminders to help prepare you for the Winter trimester:
If you already have a child/ren in the after-school program and there are no changes, no further action is needed. Your child will continue to participate daily in the program.
If you are disenrolling your child for the Winter trimester please contact the ASP Office to make these necessary changes.
If you did not have a child who participated in the Fall trimester and would like to enroll your child in the Winter trimester all you have to do is complete the DYCD registration packet once we release enrollment.
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, 11/9 Winter Trimester Enrollment Releases
Thursday, 11/11 No School / ASP. Office Open
Tuesday, 11/23 Fall Trimester Ends
Monday, 11/29 Winter Trimester Begins
Athletic Department:
Hello CHMS athletes and families!
As our Fall season is coming to a close on 11/23/2021, we have some quick points to help us wrap up these last few weeks:
Unvaccinated students must turn in negative COVID tests before their practice every week. Please send to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org or hand the test straight to Coach A or your Coach. Students without tests will be sent home or to after school programming.
If you are planning on registering for Coed Flag Football or Girls Varsity Basketball, please start completing the Athletics Enrollment Packet. This can be picked up from Coach A in the gym office.
Our winter season will begin 12/6. If your student has signed up previously, they do not need to sign up again.
Parents! If you would like to volunteer to assist in coaching/chaperoning our Girls Varsity Basketball team, please reach out!
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Contacting Us
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
11/11 - Veteran's Day. NO SCHOOL. OFFICE CLOSED.
11/23 - Fall After-School Trimester Ends
11/24 - 11/26 - NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED. Thanksgiving break.
11/29 - Winter After-School Trimester Begins
11/30 - Photo Day
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
October 29, 2021
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Principal Announcement
I want to send a sincere thank you to the entire community for allowing me to take this past month and spend time with my now larger and sleep deprived family. Special thank you to Mr. T for stepping in as the interim principal and providing steady and confident leadership in my absence. Walking back into the school this past Monday reminded me of what a special place Clinton Hill is.
This week, our students persisted through our first Skills bonanza weeks, taking three different interim assessments that will help us determine what needs individuals and classes have as a whole. This data is only one way we look at how we are doing as a school and appreciate all our students for working through the amended schedule and trying their best on these tests.
This week also saw the relaunch of our student council. I was so impressed at the energy and passion coming from our students, through the posters on the walls and their Flipgrid campaign videos. Even if your student wasn’t selected for the student council, they should feel proud that they put themselves out there to run. I look forward to working with this group of students as we collaborate on how we can make our school community even better.
We look forward to meeting with you all and your students next week at our virtual family-teacher conferences!
Finally, I leave you this week with the below picture, introducing you to the newest edition to the Clinton Hill family, Noel Hwang Ellis. Have a great weekend!
Matt Ellis
Principal, CHMS
General Announcements
Sign up for your Fall Conference by TODAY 10/29
On November 3-4 we will be hosting Student-Led Advisory Conferences virtually via Zoom from 1:30-8:00PM. Parents should have received an email from PTCFast last Friday afternoon to sign up for a thirty minute conference. Read through that email entirely for instructions on signing up. Please sign up by TODAY 10/29 here. If you did not receive that email please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on Wednesday and Thursday
Tuesday November 11/2 2021: Election Day. Staff Professional Development Day. No students in person. Students complete ASYNC Assignments
On Tuesday 11/2 Staff will have a Professional Development Day. Students will not attend school in person, but will complete virtual ASYNC assignments. Assignments will be posted for each class on 11/2, and should be completed by their listed due date. Attendance for the day will be taken based on completion of class assignments. If you have any questions please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
CHMS COVID Testing Update
The Prospect Schools network has been diligently evaluating our options and best practices for onsite COVID testing, a critical piece of our layered approach to combat the spread of COVID in our schools.
We are excited to share that we have joined the NYCDOE student COVID19 testing program, which allows us to align with charter sector partners and all NYC district schools. In addition to changing testing providers along with the percentage of students tested weekly, we will also be adding 1st grade students to our testing program.
The DOE has assigned us Bioreference as a partner and we are confident in their ability to provide warm and consistent care for our students during testing.
ACTION NEEDED: Please complete this consent form (it’s mobile friendly!) by Tuesday, November 2 so we can limit any interruptions to our testing program.
If you need a paper version, we can provide one.
If your student is vaccinated, please provide proof of vaccination here.
From a student perspective, nothing is expected to change about the collection of the sample.
The PCR test is a shallow nasal swab that will be performed by a Bioreference technician.
1st grade students will be handled with extreme care as they adapt to the new process.
We are currently planning for 11/5 to be our first day of testing with Bioreference.
An overview of the differences in testing programs is provided below.
If you have any questions, please email Jen Perkins, Director of Network Operations, & Abdiel Cabral, COVID19 Response Coordinator, at COVIDtesting@prospectschools.org.
November Schedule Overview
Please note the following dates that are upcoming in November
11/2: Election Day/Staff PD. No in person school. Students to complete ASYNC Work
11/3-11/4: Student-Led Fall Advisor Conferences: 1:00 PM Dismissal!! (arrival is regular time)
11/11: Veteran's Day: NO SCHOOL. OFFICE CLOSED.
11/24-11/26: Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL. OFFICE CLOSED * NOTE 11/24 was originally scheduled for an early dismissal, but is now fully closed for the day.
Principal's Coffee 11/5 9-10AM
Join us for Principal’s Coffee on Zoom, 11/5 9AM-10AM! Sip on some coffee and breakfast of your choice while we discuss the school year, programming, upcoming events, ideas you have and more! Click the https://zoom.us/j/7068406355 (password: ellis) to attend. Please note, we moved the time back to 9:00 to account for families who may be dropping off their students. This one will be virtual, just like last time, and we will look ahead to trying to have the next one be in person.
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Again thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. Our Fall Trimester is coming to an end soon but we have great news: the Winter Trimester will begin Monday, November 29th.
After-school Updates:
Please be on the lookout for the release of the Winter Trimester schedule and enrollment sign-up packet, November 5th. Here are a few reminders to help prepare you for the Winter trimester:
If you already have a child/ren in the after-school program and there are no changes, no further action is needed. Your child will continue to participate daily in the program.
If you are disenrolling your child for the Winter trimester please contact the ASP Office to make these necessary changes.
If you did not have a child who participated in the Fall trimester and would like to enroll your child in the Winter trimester all you have to do is complete the DYCD registration packet once we release enrollment.
Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, 11/2 Network PD No School / ASP. Office Open
Friday, 11/5 Winter Trimester Enrollment Releases
Tuesday, 11/23 Fall Trimester Ends
Monday, 11/29 Winter Trimester Begins
Athletic Department:
Hello CHMS athletes and families!
Please be aware of the following:
Unvaccinated students must turn in negative COVID tests before their practice every week. Please send to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org or hand the test straight to Coach A or your Coach
Students may not leave the school at dismissal at 3:55 pm and return to attend their practice; they will be dismissed and sent home - this counts as an unexcused absence
We are still interviewing for a Flag Football and Girls Varsity Basketball coach; if CHMS adults (students family or faculty) would like to apply, please email Coach A at the Athletic Coordinator email
Return enrollment docs (waiver, DYCD form, vaccination copy) to Coach A in the gym office or via email
Boys Varsity and JV Basketball, Co-ed Varsity Soccer, and Cheerleading have been having great practices so far; please remind your students of their 75% grade requirement and that they should not participate in activities that will result in involving YDSC and the Deans - we hold student-athletes to higher standards!
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday November 2 - Election Day. School-based Professional Development for faculty & staff. NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, asynchronous work. SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN.
November 3-4 - Virtual Student-Led Advisor Conferences 1:30-8:00 PM (1PM DISMISSAL BOTH DAYS)
Friday November 5 - Principal's Coffee 8-9AM via Zoom
Thursday November 11 - Veteran's Day. NO SCHOOL. OFFICE CLOSED.
Wednesday November 24 - Friday November 26 - NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED. Thanksgiving break.
11/30 - Photo Day
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
October 23, 2021
October 23, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
General Announcements
Sign up for your Fall Virtual Conference by 10/29
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 10/29
Tuesday November 2: Election Day. Staff PD Day. No students in person. Students complete ASYNC assignments.
Students can wear Costumes to School on Friday 10/29!
After-School
After-School Updates
Athletic Department
Upcoming Dates
Resources
General Announcements
Sign up for your Fall Virtual Conference by 10/29
On November 3-4 we will be hosting Student-Led Advisory Conferences virtually via Zoom from 1:30-8:00PM. Parents should have received an email from PTCFast Friday afternoon to sign up for a thirty minute conference. Please sign up by Friday 10/29. Read through that email entirely for instructions on signing up. If you did not receive that email please or if you have any questions, please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on Wednesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/4 for conferences.
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 10/29
Next week we will have our onsite COVID on Friday, 10/29. All students are opted-in to testing. If you do not want your student to participate in testing, please complete this form. Consent to testing is not a requirement for attending in-person learning at this time.
For any question or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
Tuesday November 2, 2021: Election Day. Staff Professional Development Day. No students in person. Students complete ASYNC Assignments
On Tuesday 11/2 Staff will have a Professional Development Day. Students will not attend school in person, but will complete virtual ASYNC assignments. Assignments will be posted for each class on 11/2 and should be completed by their listed due date. Attendance for the day will be taken based on completion of class assignments. If you have any questions please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Students can wear Costumes to School on Friday 10/29!
On Friday, October 29, CHMS students will be permitted to wear costumes to school! We’re excited for the opportunity to dress-up and celebrate Halloween with our students! Students should make costume decisions that are culturally and racially sensitive.
Some guidelines:
Costumes should not include a mask or headpiece that obscures student’s faces
Costumes cannot interfere with the students' ability to participate in their live classes and complete their coursework.
Costumes cannot promote or depict violence. (No weapons, real or pretend and no fake blood or gore.)
Halloween is a great opportunity to engage students in a discussion about cultural appropriation and help to educate them that "culture is not a costume." We can help build their understanding that costumes such as "Indian Princess," "Pashtun Papa," and others such as Mexicans in sombreros, Jamaicans in reggae dreads, Asians in geisha outfits, gangsta Black youth, etc... don't uphold our school values around honoring diverse cultures. We can support students in evaluating their costume ideas using the following questions:
• Wearing a funny costume? Is the humor based on “making fun” of real people, human traits or cultures?
• Wearing a historical costume? If this costume is meant to be historical, does it further misinformation or historical and cultural inaccuracies?
• Wearing a ‘cultural’ costume? Does this costume reduce cultural differences to jokes or stereotypes?
• Wearing a ‘religious’ costume? Does this costume mock or belittle someone’s deeply held faith tradition?
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. Currently there is a waitlist for 6th graders who wish to enroll in our FREE All Access After-school Program. All 7th & 8th grade families who are still interested in enrolling your child in the after-school program Click Here to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal. Once we receive your enrollment packet your child will automatically be accepted and can start immediately.
After-school Updates:
Thursday, 10/28 Field of Screams: Escape Rooms Pt. 1.
Friday, 10/29 Field of Screams: Movie Night Pt. 2
Friday, 10/29 Winter Trimester Enrollment Releases
Tuesday, 11/2 Network PD No School / ASP. Office Open.
Athletic Department:
Hello CHMS athletes and families!
Please be aware of the following:
Unvaccinated students must return a negative COVID test weekly to attend their practice. Unvaccinated students from Bubble A attend the first practice of the week and Bubble B attends the second (see schedule below).
Please review the schedule and attend practices if you are fully registered. Vaccinated athletes can attend both practices per week, while unvaccinated athletes attend once a week with their bubble.
All high-risk sports require the athlete to be vaccinated; an unvaccinated athlete can attend by testing out weekly and providing a copy of a negative test to their coach.
Soccer is not a high-risk sport and will practice outside, therefore unvaccinated students can practice on their bubble’s day, without providing a test.
We are in the process of interviewing a coach/volunteer for our Girls Varsity Basketball and Flag Football teams.
Forms for athletic enrollment can be obtained and returned during recess or at dismissal in the gym office.
Send vaccination proof to the email listed below.
Soccer players practice at Prospect Park and will return back to the building by 6pm for dismissal.
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 25-Oct. 29 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Tuesday November 2 - Election Day. School-based Professional Development for faculty & staff. NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, asynchronous work. SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN.
November 3-4 - Virtual Student-Led Advisor Conferences 1:30-8:00 PM (1PM DISMISSAL BOTH DAYS)
Friday November 5 - Principal's Coffee 8-9AM via Zoom
Thursday November 11 - Veteran's Day. NO SCHOOL. OFFICE CLOSED.
Wednesday November 24 - Early Dismissal. 1:00PM
Thursday November 25-Friday November 26 - NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED. Thanksgiving break.
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
October 15, 2021
October 15, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Uniform Policy Updates
Student Proof of Vaccination
Onsite COVID Testing Tuesday 10/19
Students can wear Costumes to School on Friday 10/29!
DEI Update
Student Led Virtual Advisory Conferences 11/3-11/4
8th Grade Updates
HS Updates
8th Grade Level Gathering
After-School
After-School Fall Schedule
Early Pick-up Reminder
Athletic Department
Photos From this Week!
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Parents and Families:
I hope all is well! This week we had our first grade level gathering, where our 8th graders celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month. Mitch Burgess, who serves as Special Projects Manager for Treehouse, came in and taught a salsa workshop to our 8th graders. Mitch is a professionally trained dancer, and it was great for him to come in and share this experience with our kids. See below for pictures from the event!
It was also great to see our after-school sports program begin to hold meetings and practices after being absent for such a long time. We know how important this is to so many of our kids, and reminds us school is a space for kids to express themselves both inside and outside the classroom.
We have also started setting up classrooms to accommodate storage space for student notebooks. We understand the strain carrying extra books has on our kids, and intend to have all classrooms setup next week, with the goal of introducing locker use by mid to late November.
Martial Toussaint
Interim Principal
General Announcements
Uniform Policy Updates
Due to the limited capacity of the uniform vendors, we can not be sure when/if uniforms will be available for families in the foreseeable future.
Students will not be required to wear school uniforms for the remainder of the school year. As always, we encourage students to wear Clinton Hill gear, and we have extra shirts on hand if a change is needed for some reason. We also encourage students to pick up their 2 free CHMS shirts, if they have not already done so, so they can have extra options!
Student Proof of Vaccination
Is your student vaccinated against COVID-19? If so, please submit their proof of vaccination here by October 20, 2021. Having this information will greatly assist in our ability to operate our programs and to respond effectively to positive COVID cases. Thank you!
Onsite COVID Testing Tuesday 10/19
Next week we will have our onsite COVID testing on Tuesday, 10/19. All students are opted-in to testing. If you do not want your student to participate in testing, please complete this form.
For any question or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
Students can wear Costumes to School on Friday 10/29!
On Friday, October 29, CHMS students will be permitted to wear costumes to school! We’re excited for the opportunity to dress-up and celebrate Halloween with our students! Students should make costume decisions that are culturally and racially sensitive.
Some guidelines:
Costumes should not include a mask or headpiece that obscures student’s faces
Costumes cannot interfere with the students' ability to participate in their live classes and complete their coursework.
Costumes cannot promote or depict violence. (No weapons, real or pretend and no fake blood or gore.)
Halloween is a great opportunity to engage students in a discussion about cultural appropriation and help to educate them that "culture is not a costume." We can help build their understanding that costumes such as "Indian Princess," "Pashtun Papa," and others such as Mexicans in sombreros, Jamaicans in reggae dreads, Asians in geisha outfits, gangsta Black youth, etc... don't uphold our school values around honoring diverse cultures. We can support students in evaluating their costume ideas using the following questions:
• Wearing a funny costume? Is the humor based on “making fun” of real people, human traits or cultures?
• Wearing a historical costume? If this costume is meant to be historical, does it further misinformation or historical and cultural inaccuracies?
• Wearing a ‘cultural’ costume? Does this costume reduce cultural differences to jokes or stereotypes?
• Wearing a ‘religious’ costume? Does this costume mock or belittle someone’s deeply held faith tradition?
DEI UPDATE
Prospect Schools is an intentionally diverse learning community and we’re committed to making our schools as inclusive and equitable as possible. Some of this work rests with our families. We wanted to share this invitation for any parents or guardians who identify as white to sign up for this series of workshops with NYU Metro Center called “From Integration to Anti-Racism” as a means of furthering this work and helping our community get stronger:
Student-Led Virtual Advisory Conferences 11/3-11/4
On November 3-4 we will be hosting Student-Led Advisory Conferences virtually via Zoom from 1:30-8:00PM. Parents will receive an email from PTCFast on Friday 10/22 to sign up for a thirty minute conference to meet with their student and their advisor(s) on either Wednesday or Thursday. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on Wednesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/4 and will be sent their modified schedules for these days at the beginning of that week.
8th Grade
HS Updates
Hello 8th Grade Families! Please see below for some important updates re: High School Applications.
DOE Welcome Letters contain your student's OSIS number and creation code for MySchools. Welcome letters are in the mail to families of current 8th grade public DOE and charter school students.
Currently, the School Counselor does not have access via their MySchools portal to share Welcome Letters. Mrs. Ruperto-Rivera is working with the Office of High School Enrollment to gain access so she can support sharing information by next week.
It is important that you check TeacherEase, making sure that your address is correct. If you find that your address is incorrect, please email chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org Our wonderful Operations team will make sure it is corrected so that future communications/mail from the DOE will go to the correct address.
The DOE High School Admissions Process is Optional. Wanted to remind you all that every 8th grade CHMS student is guaranteed a seat at the Brooklyn Prospect High School if they meet promotional criteria.
After Curriculum Night, Brooklyn Prospect faculty led an in depth Information session. If you missed it, here are the resources-
Please continue to check the CHMS High School Information Page for updates.
8th Grade Level Gathering
8th Grade had our first Grade Level Gathering week this week! we spent the week learning about Spanish/Latinx Heritage in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Your students also got their Salsa on, as they received a Salsa dance lesson from Prospects Schools project manager, Mitch Burgess! (See the photo section below for some of the footage!).
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. We will continue to accept enrollment forms. However, 6th graders will be placed on a waitlist until a slot becomes available. All 7th & 8th grade families who enroll in the program will automatically be accepted.
After-school Fall Schedule:
Early Pick-up Reminder:
ASP pick up begins at 6pm Monday through Friday. We encourage all students to participate until 6pm to get the full after-school experience. Though we acknowledge some students may have to dismiss earlier due to certain circumstances, families should follow these pick procedures.
Ring the doorbell and tell security your child's name
Security will notify ASP
Program Manager will notify facilitator
ASP staff will dismiss student/s using stairwell A (lobby)
Early dismissal can be arranged by phone, hand-written note, email or in person. The cut off time to pick your child up early is 5:30pm to ensure program fulfillment and a smooth dismissal.
Athletic Department:
Hello CHMS athletes and families!
Having had a great time back at practices, we are looking forward to the first full week ahead of us. Following events from this week, we have these updates:
Please review the schedule and attend practices if you are fully registered. Vaccinated athletes can attend both practices per week, while unvaccinated athletes attend once a week with their bubble.
All high-risk sports require the athlete to be vaccinated; an unvaccinated athlete can attend by testing out weekly and providing a copy of a negative test to their coach.
Soccer is not a high-risk sport and will practice outside, therefore unvaccinated students can practice on their bubble’s day, without providing a test.
We are in the process of hiring a coach/volunteer for our Girls Varsity Basketball and Flag Football teams.
Forms for athletic enrollment can be obtained and returned during recess or at dismissal in the gym office.
Send vaccination proof to the email listed below.
Go Pride!
Best,
Coach A
chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Oct. 25-Oct. 29 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Tuesday November 2 - Election Day. School-based Professional Development for faculty & staff. NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, asynchronous work. SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN.
November 3-4 - Virtual Student-Led Advisor Conferences 1:30-8:00 PM (1PM DISMISSAL BOTH DAYS)
Friday November 5 - Principal's Coffee 8-9AM via Zoom
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Contact us at 718-783-1570 X3000
Email Us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org for general inquiries or chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org for attendance updates
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
October 8, 2021
October 8, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Announcement
General Announcements
Monday 10/11: Indigenous People's Day: NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 10/15
UA Family Science Days
Student Led Virtual Advisory Conferences 11/3-11/4
PTSO
Online Holiday Auction - Volunteers Needed
Student Interest Survey
After-School
After-School Fall Schedule
Early Pick-ups
Athletic Department
Things to Know
Athletic Fall Schedule
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Announcement
Dear Parents and Families:
I’ve spent a considerable time in classes over the past few weeks, and I am constantly struck by how dynamic, passionate, and courageous our kids are. Watching our student community grow and develop a new identity is truly an amazing experience, and I’m thankful for it. Look out for pictures of learning in progress in next week’s update!
On Friday, we held our first Fire Drill of the school year. We are pleased to say the vast majority of our students adhered to all expectations during this time. Students are expected to remain silent, and remain with their class so that communication from adults is clear and swift. This allows us to quickly account for all children and adults in the building. We ask that you also speak to your child about the importance of safety drills and following expectations to support our efforts.
On the school culture end, we have fully rolled out our Ladder of Responses in classrooms, and are communicating actively with students to ensure they understand the system. Please see last week’s update for more information on our classroom management systems. Your support on this end is greatly appreciated!
Lastly, I have heard reports that uniforms still have not arrived. We will provide an update on uniforms and start date in next week’s update after receiving more information from the supplier.
Best,
Martial Toussaint
Interim Principal
General Announcements
Monday 10/11: Indigenous People's Day: NO SCHOOL OFFICE CLOSED
There will be no school on Monday, October 11th and our Office will be closed in observance of Indigenous People's Day. Class will resume on Tuesday October 12.
Onsite COVID Testing Friday 10/15
Next week we will have our onsite COVID testing on Friday, 10/15. For any questions or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
UA Family Science Days!
All families are invited to participate in *FREE* Family Science Days at Urban Advantage partner institutions, including the NY Hall of Science, the NY Aquarium, the American Museum of Natural History, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, and more! Some are virtual, some are in person. Please visit this link for important ticketing information, and see the attached flyer for dates, times, and more. (Bring an electronic or paper copy of the flyer with you to the event if you attend.)
Student Led Virtual Advisory Conferences 11/3-11/4
On November 3-4 we will be hosting Student-Led Advisory Conferences virtually via Zoom from 1:30-8:00PM. Parents will receive an email from PTCFast on Friday 10/22 to sign up for a thirty minute conference to meet with their student and their advisor(s) on either Wednesday or Thursday. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on Wednesday 11/3 and Thursday 11/4 and will be sent their modified schedules for these days at the beginning of that week.
PTSO
Online Holiday Auction - Volunteers Needed!
The PTSO is looking for volunteers for the annual online auction to support Brooklyn Prospect's annual fund. Please volunteer by soliciting items to be auctioned, getting items organized or writing communications for the auction.
Reach out to Seema Aghera (DTES and CHMS Parent) - auction@prospectschools.org to get involved.
Student Interest Survey
We want to hear from the students about the activities and events they want to do! Please complete this survey with your student and let us know what their interests are. The PTSO will organize and cover expenses, where applicable, for small group activities throughout the school year. If you as a parent or guardian are interested in volunteering or leading an activity, please let us know by emailing the Events Chair, Anne Chertoff, at anne.chertoff@gmail.com. We will make every effort to find an activity of interest for every student!
Here's the link to the survey: https://forms.gle/5CRYpsyHpkk9DJ1S8
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. We have officially closed Fall registration. We will continue to accept enrollment forms. However, your child will be placed on the waitlist until a slot becomes available.
After-school Fall Schedule:
Early Pick-up:
ASP pick up begins at 6pm Monday through Friday. We encourage all students to participate until 6pm to get the full after-school experience. Though we acknowledge some students may have to dismiss earlier due to certain circumstances, families should follow these pick procedures.
Ring the doorbell and tell security your child's name
Security will notify ASP
Program Manager will notify facilitator
ASP staff will dismiss student/s using stairwell A (lobby)
Effective Tuesday, October 12th: Early dismissal can be arranged by phone, hand-written note, email or in person. Please note the cut off time to pick your child up early is 5:30pm to ensure program fulfillment and a smooth dismissal.
Athletic Department:
SPORTS IS BACK!!! It's been too long since we were able to offer sports to Clinton Hill students and their families. We're so excited to welcome athletes back and give them a home within our school once again. This new season will be different from the previous ones but with hard work from all participants, I am hopeful for a new kind of greatness in overcoming these obstacles.
Things to Know:
Athletes 12+ must be vaccinated - no exceptions; please email a copy of the athlete's vaccination card to chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org
Athletes under 12 must provide negative COVID tests weekly, can only attend 1 practice with their bubble per week, and are not able to participate in games
Athletics Waiver and the DYCD form must be completed and returned to Coach A in the gym office; students may drop it off on the desk during their lunch period only.
Athletic Fall Schedule:
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. For any sports related questions, please email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage and CHMS Athletic Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Monday, Oct. 11 - Indigenous People’s Day - No School. Office Closed
Oct. 25-Oct. 28 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Tuesday November 2 - Election Day. School-based Professional Development for faculty & staff. NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, asynchronous work. SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN.
November 3-4 - Virtual Student-Led Advisor Conferences 1:30-8:00 PM (1PM DISMISSAL BOTH DAYS)
Friday November 5 - Principal's Coffee 8-9AM via Zoom
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Questions? Contact us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
October 1, 2021
October 1, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Update
General Announcements
Virtual Curriculum Night 10/7 6:00-7:15 PM
New Teacher: Shanice Brown
Allergy Aware School
Photos from our Field Trips!
After-School
After-School Fall Schedule
Early Pick-ups
Athletic Department
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal's Update
I want to start by expressing my gratitude to the entire community for the tremendous amount of support, kindness, and patience given in my first full week as Interim Principal. It was truly a transformative experience to be able to observe and connect with our community from a completely different vantage point.
Over the past two weeks, Clinton Hill Students were able to spend some time together on our first school field trips in over 18 months! We are so proud of how our students were able to step into a different environment that challenged them and hopefully learned more about themselves, all while being able to have some fun with their peers and teachers.
Last week, principals from across the network visited Clinton Hill to observe classrooms and practices across the school. The purpose of this visit was for learning and professional development.
Here are some of their observations of our wonderful Clinton Hill team:
leaders noted the synergy of teaching teams, as well as the care of solo teachers as we seek to provide more equitable education for our kids
some standout practices were intentionally-planned activities that allowed for student choice
leaders also saw numerous opportunities for students to collaborate via collaboration groups and project-based learning
The next few weeks are about building momentum so that learning time is maximized. Our students are more familiar with their teachers, school routines, and classroom expectations, and we expect this will have a positive effect on student learning. As we roll out our Ladder of Responses system in classrooms, you may start to hear more communication around conduct as it pertains to your child’s academics. This system has two main purposes: 1) to provide physical and emotional safety for all students in the classroom, and 2) to minimize disruptions and provide a focused learning environment.
In our experience, strong communication and with families on classroom management systems has a positive impact on students’ overall academic experience. We ask that you support us in communicating with your child around this. You can refer to the following videos if you would like more information:
Appreciatively,
Martial Toussaint, Interim Principal
General Announcements
Virtual Curriculum Night 10/7 6:00-7:15 PM
This Thursday 10/7, Clinton Hill Middle School will be hosting Curriculum Night via Zoom! Curriculum Night is a parent/guardian event held each year where parents and guardians of current students get a snapshot of our curriculum as taught by faculty. This event allows our adult community members the opportunity to experience our way of teaching, gives a glimpse into the curriculum, and provides the opportunity to meet some of your student’s teachers. Please see below for each grade's zoom room. Parents should go straight to the zoom room for their student's grade at 6PM where they will watch an intro video and then be placed in their virtual classrooms to attend their schedule for the evening!
New Teacher: Shanice Brown
As you may know, Jon McIntosh, Network Chief Academic Officer and Carolyn Michael, our Network Director of Teaching and Learning, have been working with our seventh grade math students as we have searched for an excellent math teacher to add to our team. Our seventh graders have done a phenomenal job so far, and we are very proud of our work together so far. In that time, we have searched for the right fit for our kids, and we have now found someone fantastic! On Monday, Shanice Brown will be joining our community as our new Math 7 teacher! We are excited to have her join our community and jump into working with our kids!
Allergy Aware School
Another reminder that CHMS is an allergy aware school. We strongly encourage families to provide students with nut-free lunches and snacks while at school. Please note that students should not be sharing food items while on campus. Please contact our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org), on how CHMS can further support your student with nut allergies or if you have any questions.
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
After-school began September 20th!!! Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have already enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. We have officially closed Fall registration. We will continue to accept enrollment forms. However, your child will be placed on the waitlist until a slot becomes available.
After-school Fall Schedule:
Early Pick-up:
Friendly Reminder: ASP pick up begins at 6pm Monday though Friday. We encourage all students to participate until 6pm to get the full after-chool experience. Though we acknowledge some students may have to dismiss earlier due to certain circumstances, families should follow these pick procedures.
Ring the door bell and tell security your child's name
Security will notify ASP
Program Manager will notify facilitator
ASP staff will dismiss student using stairwell A (lobby)Want to get to know your after-school family or have some frequently asked questions click here: SY2021/22 ASP Family Meet & Greet Orientation.
Athletic Department:
We are excited to be bringing sports back this interscholastic school year. Currently our athletic department is in the developmental planning phase; we will be hosting a Sports Orientation Week the week of October 4th. Please look out for the formal communication this weekend.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. For any sports related questions, please email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage and CHMS Athletic Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 7 - Curriculum Night - 6:00-7:15pm
Monday, Oct. 11 - Indigenous People’s Day - No School. Office Closed
Oct. 25-Oct. 28 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Tuesday November 2 - Election Day. School-based Professional Development for faculty & staff. NO STUDENTS IN ATTENDANCE, asynchronous work. SCHOOL OFFICE OPEN.
November 3-4 - Virtual Student-Led Advisor Conferences
Friday November 5 - Principal's Coffee 8-9AM via Zoom
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like homework, school handbook, office hour schedule, calendar, and dress code policy.
Questions? Contact us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Update
General Announcements
Student Notebooks & Chromebooks
Allergy Aware School
Virtual Curriculum Night 10/7 6:00-7:15 PM
Mandarin Class Updates
Moon Cakes
New Student Teacher: Yining Qin (Claire)
School Culture Updates
PTSO
CHMS PTSO Updates: 9/24/21
After-School
After-School Fall Schedule
Athletic Department
Field Trips
Adventure Park Field Trip 7th Grade 9/29 & 9/30
Upcoming Dates
Principal's Update
Dear Parents and Families:
The CHMS community would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Principal Matt Ellis and Donna Choi (of WTMS) on the recent birth of their new baby boy. We wish them and their growing family happiness and joy and emphasize that our entire community is here for them during this exciting time.
As of this week, Mr. Ellis will be on paternity leave until the end of October. During this time, I will be serving as the Interim Principal of Clinton Hill Middle School. It is my honor and privilege to serve our wonderful community in this new capacity, and I look forward to growing our relationship through this experience.
I will draw on my 4+ years of experience as CHMS Director of School Culture to uphold the Prospect Schools mission and support our educators as they deliver quality instruction and create a great atmosphere for our students. Our team is focused on maintaining a safe and enriching learning environment for your family and I am confident in the talent and passion of our faculty and staff, as well as the depth of support from our network, to achieve this goal.
As Interim Principal, I am committed to responding quickly to the needs of our Clinton Hill community and ensuring the school continues to improve during my time. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at: mtoussaint@prospectschools.org.
Appreciatively,
Martial Toussaint
Interim Principal, Clinton Hill Middle School
General Announcements
Student Notebooks & Chromebooks
In response to parent feedback, we are in the process of creating space within each classroom for student notebooks to be kept so students are not carrying heavy notebooks back and forth from home to school unnecessarily.
Each students is responsible for their individual Chromebook. There is no storage available for Chromebooks– therefore they must be brought home each day. This also prevents students from being without tech in the event of a classroom quarantine.
Allergy Aware School
CHMS is an allergy aware school. We strongly encourage families to provide students with nut-free lunches and snacks while at school. Please note that students should be sharing food items while on campus. Please contact our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org), on how CHMS can further support your student with nut allergies or if you have any questions.
Virtual Curriculum Night 10/7 6:00-7:15 PM
On Thursday 10/7, Clinton Hill Middle School will be hosting Curriculum Night via Zoom! Curriculum Night is a parent/guardian event held each year where parents and guardians of current students get a snapshot of our curriculum as taught by faculty. This event allows our adult community members the opportunity to experience our way of teaching, gives a glimpse into the curriculum, and provides the opportunity to meet some of your student’s teachers. Parents will receive more information and zoom links in next week's update
Mandarin Class Updates
Moon cakes:
Mid-autumn Festival fell on September 21st this year! It is a festival that is celebrated in a lot of Asian countries with different celebrations. Students who are currently taking Mandarin class learned about Mid-autumn Festival traditions and legends in China this week. We also gave each of them a moon cake on Friday to have a taste of the Mid-autumn Festival traditional dessert and share the joy.
New Student Teacher: Yining Qin (Claire)
Claire joined us this week as a Mandarin student teacher from NYU. She is originally from China, this is her second year in her graduate program but her first year living in NYC. She is excited to work with our students and to support them in Mandarin class. She will be coming in the mornings and will be joining Sherry's class.
School Culture Updates
As mentioned in our previous update, our first weeks of school will be used to acclimate our student and parent community to our systems and expectations.
This week, we focused on basic expectations around school uniforms and electronics (phones, smart watches, headphones). That video is available to watch HERE.
Next week we will be teaching students our improved Ladder of Responses, which is our CHMS classroom management system. That information will be also shared with families in next week’s Family Update.
PTSO
CHMS PTSO Updates: Sept 24, 2021
The PTSO is excited to share the information gathered from the first PTSO meeting of the school year, held on September 22, 2021. What a successful event with a great turnout! Thank you to all who attended and we hope to see those who couldn't make it next time. It was inspiring to hear our guest speakers and fun to mingle with fellow parents after the meeting. For those of you who were unable to attend, we have attached the PowerPoint slides that were shared during the meeting.
We heard from guest speakers Martial Toussaint, Interim Principal; Tracey Graham, After School Program Manager; and Tresha Ward, CEO for Prospect Schools.
There were lots of questions about the afterschool program. Ms Graham advised us that it is free and can be tested out on a trial basis. Submit the enrollment form and your child is automatically admitted to the program. Students can attend a portion of the day if needed.
Athletic Sports will start on October 4, 2021. The schedule will be coming out soon and will include basketball, soccer, flag football and cheerleading. For any questions about after school, email Tracey at CHMSAfterschool@brooklynprospect.org.
We elected CHMS PTSO board members for the 2021-22 school year. Below is a list of the new members, their positions and their child’s middle school grade:
Christine Nollen, co-President – 7th grade
Neda Hajizadeh, co-President – 7th grade
Shelly Schuman, Secretary – 7th grade
Kristy Grippo, Treasurer – 6th grade
Seema Aghera, Fundraising Chair – 8th grade
Anne Chertoff, Events Chair – 7th grade
Amanda Kingloff, 6th Grade Representative
Linda Fan, 7th Grade Representative
Jamine Gilmore, 8th Grade Representative
(Each grade representative has a child in the grade they represent.)
Please stay in touch and engage with the CHMS parent community through the CMHS Families Google group. All families’ emails were uploaded into the group before school started. If you are not receiving emails from the CHMS Families Google group already, please check your spam folder. If you do not see anything in your spam folder from CHMS Families, email CHMSFAMILIESGROUP@GMAIL.COM to be added.
We want to hear from the students about the activities and events they want to do! Please complete this survey with your student and let us know what their interests are. The PTSO will organize and cover expenses, where applicable, for small group activities throughout the school year. If you as a parent or guardian are interested in volunteering or leading an activity, please let us know by emailing the Events Chair, Anne Chertoff, at anne.chertoff@gmail.com. We will make every effort to find an activity of interest for every student!
Mark the date for our next PTSO meeting: November 17, 2021 at 6PM. We will have guest speakers again. If there is a topic or person you want to hear about/from, please let us know by emailing chptso@brooklynprospect.org.
After-School
After-school is now in session!!! We have officially kicked off our All Access After-school Program as of Monday, September 20th. Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have already enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. We still have a few more slots available if you are interested in enrolling your child for our FREE Program Clicking Here to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal.
After-school Fall Schedule:
Want to get to know your after-school family or have some frequently asked questions click here: SY2021/22 ASP Family Meet & Greet Orientation.
Athletic Department:
We are excited to be bringing sports back this interscholastic school year. Currently our athletic department is in the developmental planning phase; we will be in touch over the next couple of weeks with more information.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. For any sports related questions, please email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage and CHMS Athletic Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Field Trips
Adventure Park Field Trip - 7th Grade
On 9/29 and 9/30 7th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to the Adventure Park at Long Island where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 404 and 405 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/29, and students who are in rooms 407 and 408 will attend the trip on 9/30. Buses will depart following normal arrival time of 8:25 and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students can bring their own lunch and school lunch will be provided to anyone who does not have their own. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip.
All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb.
9/29 Waiver (Rooms 404 and 405 should complete THIS Waiver)
9/30 Waiver (Rooms 407 and 408 should complete THIS Waiver)
If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Upcoming Dates
Sep. 29 & 30 - 7th grade team building trips - students will be assigned to one of the two days - listed in Field Trip Section above
Thursday, October 7 - Curriculum Night - 6:00-7:15pm
Monday, Oct. 11 - Indigenous People’s Day - No School
Oct. 25-Oct. 28 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
September 17, 2021
September 17, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Update
General Announcements
Vaccine Clinic at Brooklyn Prospect High School
Onsite COVID Testing Tuesday 9/21
Principal's Coffee 9/17 8AM
STAR Assessments
Students Receiving Earbuds on 9/20
Meet Your Schools Respect For All Liaison
MeshEd
8th Grade Classroom Materials
8th Grade High School Process Updates
Updated Quarantine Policy
Medical Administration Form
PTSO
CHMS PTSO Updates: 9/17/21
Field Trips
General information and Fees
Adventure Park Field Trip 6th Grade 9/22 & 9/23
Adventure Park Field Trip 7th Grade 9/29 & 9/30
Adventure Park Field Trip 8th Grade 9/22 & 9/23 <Please read. Waiver has been updated>
After-School
After-School Sign-Ups
Athletic Department
Family Meet & Greet
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Update
As we finish up week number two, it is great to see students already used to some of our systems and school flow. Arrival and dismissal are happening more quickly and seamlessly, there are less students who don’t know what classroom to go to, and students are getting in the habit of being 5-day-a-week students again!
I also want to take this opportunity to formally announce that I am on the cusp of welcoming my second child any day now. My wife is due September 29th and I couldn’t be more excited to meet my new son. I will be taking a short parental leave of about one month and I am excited to announce that the interim principal who will step in for me while I am out is one of our most experienced school leaders at Clinton Hill. For the past four years, Martial Toussiant (pictured below) has been our director of Youth Development and School Culture and he is ready and excited to be the interim principal.
Martial will be supported by our network’s Chief Academic Officer, Jon McIntosh, I am fully confident in him, in our other senior leaders, Courtney Sakamoto, Director of School Culture, and Danielle Camero, Head of Instruction, our academic department heads that manage our teachers, and our entire faculty and staff to continue to provide the highest quality education even in my absence.
General Announcements
VACCINE CLINIC AT BROOKLYN PROSPECT HIGH SCHOOL!
Prospect Schools is offering vaccines to all students and families, as well as all Prospect community members, who are eligible to receive the COVID vaccine (ages 12 & up). The vaccine type being offered is: Pfizer BioNTech. The vaccine is free for all attendees. Please reserve a timeslot at the onsite Vaccine Clinic if you are interested. See below for dates and click here for a flyer (English and Spanish).
9/23: 1st dose
10/14: 2nd dose
Onsite COVID Testing Tuesday 9/21
Next week we will begin onsite COVID on Tuesday, 9/21. As we continue to collect more information about vaccination status, we will test 20% of our full student population for the first test. All students are opted-in to testing. If you do not want your student to participate in testing, please complete this form. Consent to testing is not a requirement for attending in-person learning at this time.
For any question or more information, please reach out to our Director of School Operations, Courtney Sakamoto (csakamoto@prospectschools.org).
STAR Assessments
All students will be taking STAR reading and Math assessments during the week of September 20th. These tests are opportunities for us to measure growth over the course of the year and learn more information about how individual students need to be supported. Both assessments will be administered during the intervention block (Math Explore/Independent Reading/Reading Enrichment/SETTS)
STAR Reading will happen on:
Monday, September 20th for grades 7 & 8
Tuesday, September 21st for grade 6 (unless you took it at orientation)
STAR Math will happen on:
Tuesday, September 21st for grades 7 & 8
Friday, September 24th for grade 6
Students Receiving Earbuds on 9/20
On Monday 9/20, all students will receive a pair of earbuds with a microphone to utilize during independent work on their chromebooks during class. All students will receive their first pair complimentary. If they are lost or damaged and need replacement they can get them from the Main Office for a $5 replacement fee. If you have any questions please reach out to chmscoordinator@prospectschools.org
Meet Your Schools Respect For All Liaison
Hello CHMS Students and Families! For those of you who do not know me, my name is Ms. Rios. I have been at Clinton Hill almost 2 years, I am the 6th Grade Dean of Students, as well as the Respect for All Liaison for the entire school building. As Respect for All Liaison I handle any issues revolving bullying, harassment and discrimination - it is my duty to ensure that all students feel safe and comfortable while at school. I want to provide a link to our form that students should complete if they are experiencing any issues first hand, or if they have been a bystander in any situations. Completing this form will allow me to follow up with support - Thank you!
MeshEd
We have an exciting opportunity for you to enroll in an innovative after-school program from MeshEd! This fall, MeshEd is offering four hybrid-learning enrichment courses for grades 7-11 which meet twice a week for ten, 60-minute sessions starting the week of October 11th. Enrollment is now open for each of our Labs, whose syllabi you can see below:
Climate Action Lab (Grades 7-11) | Monday & Wednesday | 4:30pm-5:30pm EST
Art of the Interview (Grades 7-11) | Monday & Wednesday | 5:30pm-6:30pm EST - taught by former Clinton Hill teacher Ms. Steinberg!
Sustainable Fashion Lab (Grades 7-11) | Tuesday & Thursday | 5:30pm-6:30pm EST -
Documentary Filmmaking Lab (Grades 7-11) | Tuesday & Thursday | 4:30pm-5:30pm EST - taught by former Clinton Hill teacher Ms. Steinberg!
Spaces are limited. The enrollment fee for each course is $300 for 10 sessions, and we also have a total of 30 “pay-as-you-wish” spots across our four Labs.
MeshEd Action Labs are developed and taught by some of the most experienced, innovative educators in the country. (Read more about our team here). We call them Action Labs because they guide students to produce projects with meaningful community impact.
This is an incredible opportunity for students to:
Experience hands-on project-based learning, collaborative & playful problem solving—and teamwork
Build inclusive, tolerant, anti-racist learning communities grounded in culturally responsive content and learning activities
Project manage & build digital portfolios compatible with leading online high school and college application platforms (Click here to see our gallery of student projects)
Develop SEL competencies aligned with the CASEL Framework
Connect students with celebrated guest experts & college age project mentors
This is an incredible opportunity for students to meet motivated peers from different schools around the country, and to explore topics of mutual interest while advancing along college and career pathways.
Click here to register and learn more
8th Grade Classroom Materials .
Hello 8th grade families! We just wanted to clarify what materials are needed for each class and what students should bring to school each day:
Art = Pencil & Eraser
ELA = chromebook, folder with ELA handouts; pencil/pen; classroom text (to be stored in the classrooms with students)
Dance = Athletic Clothing (Must be worn to school on dance days, otherwise student has to sit out) Chromebooks
Physical Education = Athletic Clothing
Musical Theatre = Writing Utensil, Journals (will be provided soon!), Chromebooks
Math = chromebook
Science = folder, chromebook
Reading Enrichment: Independent Reading Book
Spanish/Mandarin= Binders to stay in classroom, chromebooks
Humanities=Binders to stay in classroom, chromebooks, folder, journal, writing utensil
8th Grade High School Process Updates
Those families that are interested in participating in the DOE High School Admissions process and/ or taking the SHSAT:
MySchools has not yet updated their system and the DOE has not shared any updates to the DOE High Admissions deadlines/ process for this school year.
As soon as they do, Mrs. Ruperto-Rivera will be reaching out to families via email with the updates. No steps can be taken at this time. Please check out the CHMS High School Information Page which will be updated regularly, as well.
UPDATED QUARANTINE POLICY
Prospect Schools has made important updates to its quarantine protocol, effective immediately, based on new guidance from the NYC Dept of Health & Mental Hygiene (NYCDOHMH) and in alignment with our Health & Safety guiding principles. As the school year progresses, we will continue to refine our policies based on updated guidance we receive — thank you for your understanding.
Key Differences:
In the event of a positive COVID19 case on campus, we will no longer be providing on-site daily testing in lieu of quarantine for unvaccinated students.
However, the updated quarantine policy does offer abbreviated quarantine among unvaccinated and symptom-free individuals.
Parts of the Quarantine Protocol that are staying the same:
Any individual who tests positive for COVID, regardless of vaccination status, must quarantine for the full 10 days (no test out).
We continue to define a close contact as “someone who has been within 6 feet for 10 or more minutes over a 24-hour period of someone who has COVID-19 during their infectious period.” Please note that this definition may change.
For more information, see the network email that was sent to all Prospect Schools families on September 10, 2021.
Medical Administration Form
Students who require the use of medication in school should submit a Medical Administration Form filled out by both a Doctor and Parent/Guardian. All Medical Administration Forms can be emailed to chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org and will be submitted to our school nurse. If your student does not require medication in school, you do not need to complete these forms. Please see below for links to the forms to provide to your doctor.
PTSO
CHMS PTSO Updates: Sept 17, 2021
The PTSO is excited about our strong start to the school year. We are grateful to the school administrators and teachers for all they have done to ensure a safe in-person return to classrooms, learning and socializing together as a community.
In August, we raised $3,190 in parent-designed t-shirt sales, which will be used for PTSO-led events. Thank you to the parents who participated in the fundraiser and showed school pride through your purchases.
Earlier this month, we met up with 100 students and their families at Governor's Island for a scavenger hunt to welcome back friends and make new ones. It was so much fun!
Our first PTSO meeting of the year will be on Wednesday, September 22nd at 6pm. We will meet in the school cafeteria, and invite families who cannot join to dial in:
https://zoom.us/j/7068406355 - password: ellis
Matt Ellis, CHMS Principal and Tresha Ward, CEO of Prospect Schools will be our guest speakers.
Following the meeting, we will have wine and cheese on the patio outside of the cafeteria. This social event will be hosted outdoors to ensure safety, and is, therefore, weather dependent.
Field Trips
This year all students will be able to partake in a team building field trip at an aerial ropes course. Students will take risks, challenge themselves and support one another in the great outdoors. Thanks to the generous family contributions, we are able to subsidize the cost of upcoming trips. Families will be billed a standard $40 and, as we gather more information around family income, final fees may be reduced. **Please note if you believe that you will be eligible for a reduced fee, you can choose to hold off payment until we gather that information, even it is after the trip happens** Payment can be made via cash, check If you would also like to donate a trip admission for another student, you can do so via TeacherEase.
Adventure Park Field Trip - 6th Grade
On 9/22 and 9/23 6th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to the Adventure Park at Long Island where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 302 and 304 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/22, and students who are in rooms 306 and 308 will attend the trip on 9/23. Buses will depart following normal arrival time of 8:35 and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students can bring their own lunch and school lunch will be provided to anyone who does not have their own. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip.
All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb.
9/22 Waiver (Rooms 302 and 304 should complete THIS Waiver)
9/23 Waiver (Rooms 306 and 308 should complete THIS Waiver)
If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Adventure Park Field Trip - 7th Grade
On 9/29 and 9/30 7th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to the Adventure Park at Long Island where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 404 and 405 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/22, and students who are in rooms 407 and 408 will attend the trip on 9/23. Buses will depart following normal arrival time of 8:35 and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students can bring their own lunch and school lunch will be provided to anyone who does not have their own. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip.
All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb.
9/29 Waiver (Rooms 404 and 405 should complete THIS Waiver)
9/30 Waiver (Rooms 407 and 408 should complete THIS Waiver)
If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
WildPlay Jones Beach Field Trip - 8th Grade
On 9/22 and 9/23 8th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to WildPlay Jones Beach where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 504 and 506 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/22, and students who are in rooms 505 and 508 will attend the trip on 9/23. Buses will depart following normal arrival time of 8:35 and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students can bring their own lunch and school lunch will be provided to anyone who does not have their own. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip. All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON WAIVER COMPLETION. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb. If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Here is a step by step guide to completing your WildPlay waiver for parents:
Step 1: Click on link to open waiver page
Step 2: Under “Who are you completing this waiver for?” select: My Child/Dependent.
Step 3: Fill in your own personal information (the first page is your information not your child’s).
Step 4: Click “next”.
Step 5: Fill in your child information then click “add”.
Step 6: If you have another child select “Add Another Minor”, if you do not, select “Done”
Step 7: A list of activities will appear. Please select the activity for your child.
Step 8: After reading the agreement click “Agree To These Terms”.
Step 9: Read the second page and click “Agree To These Terms” again.
Step 10: On the third page provide an electronic signature and select “Agree To These Terms” one final time.
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have already enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. If you are interested in signing your child up for after-school this is the last time to sign your child up for our robust program. Please have all enrollment forms back to us by Monday, September 20th.
After-School Sign-ups:
Enrollment is now open for the Fall Trimester of after-school! Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet. Final to access the schedule and enrollment form for the fall trimester. Enrollment begins Friday, September 3rd and ends Friday, September 17th. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family. You may also complete the online enrollment process by Clicking Here to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal.
In addition, click the link to review Club Descriptions and please be sure to sign and return the Community Practices by Monday, September 20th.
Athletic Department:
We are excited to be bringing sports back this interscholastic school year. Currently our athletic department is in the developmental planning phase; we will be in touch over the next couple of weeks with more information.
Family Meet & Greet:
Come join us for a virtual gathering to meet and get to know your after-school family SY2021/22 ASP Family Meet & Greet Orientation.
If you would like to connect with us please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. For any sports related questions, please email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage and CHMS Athletic Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Sep. 20 & 21 - STAR Reading and Math assessment
Sep. 22 & Sep. 23 - 6th and 8th grade team building trips - students will be assigned to one of the two days - listed in Field Trip Section above
Sep. 22 - PTSO Meeting and Wine & Cheese event 6PM
Sep. 29 & 30 - 7th grade team building trips - students will be assigned to one of the two days - listed in Field Trip Section above
Thursday, October 7 - Curriculum Night - 6:00-7:15pm
Monday, Oct. 11 - Indigenous People’s Day - No School
Oct. 25-Oct. 28 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
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Middle School Update
Contents
Principal Update
General Announcements
Random Student Weekly COVID Testing
Supplies for Grade Six
Principal's Coffee 9/17 8AM
STAR Assessments
Medical Administration Form
School Culture
Field Trip
Adventure Park Field Trip - 6th Grade
Adventure Park Field Trip - 7th Grade
WildPlay Jones Beach Field Trip - 8th Grade
Photos from the Week
After-School
Health and Safety Updates
After-School Sign-Ups
Athletic Department
Upcoming Dates
Resources
Principal Update
After a year and a half of empty or half empty classrooms, it was great seeing our classrooms filled again yesterday and today. We saw students engaging with each other about who they are as people and as learners, how that impacts how they should interpret history, and discussing what the true purpose of education should be. We discussed why we learn Math and what it means to be a math student. A common thread through all our classrooms has been laughter, humor and positive energy, and we are very grateful to have you all in our building again. We hope you all felt the same positive energy, and are able to get some rest this weekend.
General Announcements
Random Student Weekly COVID Testing
As we prepare to open our school doors for the 2021-2022 school year, health and safety remain our highest priority to keep our students, families, staff, and school community safe. In addition to implementing our health and safety policies and procedures, we are excited to share that we will continue to conduct COVID-19 testing at our school. Random testing of a portion of our Grades 2-12 unvaccinated students will begin in late September and take place on a weekly basis. Until fully vaccinated, student athletes participating in high-contact sports will also test weekly. Continued testing will be evaluated as the school year progresses. This means that pending the public health landscape, we may increase or decrease the percentage of students participating and/or widen the testing group (e.g. to include vaccinated students). More information here.
Supplies for Grade Six
Please take a look at the supply list. It would be especially helpful for students to have some folders for next week. If you are unable to get supplies, feel free to reach out to Ms. Pereira jpereira@prospectschools.org.
Principal's Coffee 9/17, 8AM
Join us for our first Principal’s Coffee of the 2021-2022 school year on Zoom on Friday 9/17 at 8:00AM! Sip on some coffee and breakfast of your choice while we discuss the school year, programming, upcoming events, ideas you have and more! Click the https://zoom.us/j/7068406355 (password: ellis) to attend.
STAR Assessments
All students will be taking STAR reading and Math assessments during the week of September 20th. These tests are opportunities for us to measure growth over the course of the year and learn more information about how individual students need to be supported. Both assessments will be administered during the intervention block (Math Explore/Independent Reading/Reading Enrichment/SETTS)
STAR Reading will happen on Monday, September 20th (Except for 6th graders who took it at orientation)
STAR Math will happen on Tuesday, September 21st for all students
Medical Administration Form
Students who require the use of medication in school should submit a Medical Administration Form filled out by both a Doctor and Parent/Guardian. All Medical Administration Forms can be emailed to chmsregistrar@brooklynprospect.org and will be submitted to our school nurse. If your student does not require medication in school, you do not need to complete these forms. Please see below for links to the forms to provide to your doctor.
School Culture
The first few weeks of school will be used to build strong relationships with our kids while we teach and/or reacclimate our kids to expectations at CHMS. Each week, we will show a new video to our students during Lunch that gives them a better understanding of one aspect of our school culture. These videos will also be shared with families via this update at the end of that week.
This week, we rolled out our basic school systems (such as entry, transitions, lunch, & recess). That video is available to watch HERE.
In upcoming videos, we will clarify expectations around things such as:
Uniforms (hats, hoods, etc.)
Supports (bullying/harassment, behavior, mediation, etc.)
Fun & Joy (events, initiatives, etc)
Field Trips
This year all students will be able to partake in a team building field trip at an aerial ropes course. Students will take risks, challenge themselves and support one another in the great outdoors. Thanks to the generous family contributions, we are able to subsidize the cost of upcoming trips. Families will be billed a standard $40 and, as we gather more information around family income, final fees may be reduced. Payment can be made via cash, check, or on TeacherEase. If you would also like to donate a trip admission for another student, you can do so via TeacherEase.
Adventure Park Field Trip - 6th Grade
On 9/22 and 9/23 6th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to the Adventure Park at Long Island where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 302 and 304 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/22, and students who are in rooms 306 and 308 will attend the trip on 9/23. Buses will depart following normal arrival time and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip.
All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb.
9/22 Waiver (Rooms 302 and 304 should complete THIS Waiver)
9/23 Waiver (Rooms 306 and 308 should complete THIS Waiver)
If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Adventure Park Field Trip - 7th Grade
On 9/29 and 9/30 7th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to the Adventure Park at Long Island where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 404 and 405 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/29, and students who are in rooms 406 and 408 will attend the trip on 9/30. Buses will depart following normal arrival time and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip.
All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb.
9/29 Waiver (Rooms 404 and 405 should complete THIS Waiver)
9/30 Waiver (Rooms 406 and 408 should complete THIS Waiver)
If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
WildPlay Jones Beach Field Trip - 8th Grade
On 9/22 and 9/23 8th Graders will be attending a Field Trip to WildPlay Jones Beach where they will get to experience a fun team building ropes course guided by park officials. Students who are in the room 504 and 506 cohorts will attend the trip on 9/22, and students who are in rooms 505 and 508 will attend the trip on 9/23. Buses will depart following normal arrival time and students are scheduled to arrive back to the school prior to 3:00PM dismissal. Students will attend class as normal on the day that they are not on the trip. All students who are attending the trip need a waiver completed by a legal guardian prior to the trip. Students who do not complete the waiver will not be able to climb. If you have any questions or if you do not wish for your child to participate please email chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org.
Photos from the Week
Here are some scenes from the first day of school!
After-School
Dear CHMS Families,
Welcome Back! Thank all of our Prospect Schools families who have already enrolled your child/ren in our ASP All Access Fall Trimester. If you are interested in signing your child up for after-school it is not too late!
Health & Safety Updates:
As you probably know, in order to limit the amount of close contact and contract tracing if there is a confirmed case on campus, our day school programming is remaining in cohorts for most of the day. Each cohort will interact with students from one other cohort within their grade during lunch and recess and possibly during world language courses. Those two cohorts make up a “bubble.”
In order to align with this health and safety measure, the after school will also only have students interact with other kiddos within their same bubble. Unfortunately this means we cannot provide choice of activities as we typically would prior to Covid.
When looking at the ASP Fall Schedule, each bubble will have the specifically-assigned activities for that day, time and room number.
After-School Sign-ups:
Enrollment is now open for the Fall Trimester of after-school! Click HERE-- SY202122 ASP Enrollment Packet. Final to access the schedule and enrollment form for the fall trimester. Enrollment begins Friday, September 3rd and ends Friday, September 17th. Thank you and we look forward to serving your family. You may also complete the online enrollment process by Clicking Here to follow these easy to navigate steps on the DYCD Portal.
In addition, click the link to review Club Descriptions and please be sure to sign and return the Community Practices by Friday, September 17th.
Athletic Department:
We are excited to be bringing sports back this interscholastic school year. Currently our athletic department is in the developmental planning phase; we will be in touch over the next couple of weeks with more information.
If you should have any further questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us via email at chmsafterschool@brooklynprospect.org. For any sports related questions, please email chmsathleticcoordinator@prospectschools.org. You can also visit our After-School Pages at CHMS After-School Homepage and CHMS Athletic Homepage. Please note, during this time we are experiencing a high volume of emails and we ask for your patience as it may take us longer than usual to respond to emails.
Warmest regards,
ASP Program
Upcoming Dates
Thursday, Sep. 16 - Yom Kippur - No School
Friday, Sep. 17 - Principal’s Coffee 8:00am - 9:00am
Sep. 20 & 21 - STAR Reading and Math assessment
Sep. 22 & Sep. 23 - 6th and 8th grade team building trips - students will be assigned to one of the two days
Sep. 22 - PTSO Wine & Cheese event
Sep. 29 & 30 - 7th grade team building trips - students will be assigned to one of the two days
Monday, Oct. 11 - Indigenous People’s Day - No School
Oct. 25-Oct. 28 - Skills Assessment Week (ELA Snapshot, Math Interim Assessment, Humanities Interim Assessment, Math and ELA perceptions surveys)
Resources
CHMS Classroom pages - one stop shop for things like the school handbook, calendar, and dress code policy.
Questions? Contact us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org
Prospect Schools Family Update
Prospect Schools Family Update
August 6, 2021
August 6, 2021
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Dear Families,
I hope this update finds you happy, healthy and in good spirits.
You’re reading the first edition of the new Prospect Schools Network Family Update, which is written for all 2,220 families who make up our incredible K-12 community. We hope that it makes you feel connected to, informed, and excited about what’s happening at Prospect Schools. I appreciated the opportunity to meet with many of you in June and have used your input to help me think about what we can do even better (including this newsletter!) in the future. I look forward to finding opportunities in the fall to share more about what we're focusing on this year.
In the interim, it’s been a busy summer at Prospect Schools! Our year-round and network team have been working hard to get our schools ready to welcome everyone back next month. After a long period of unconventional schooling, we are looking forward to seeing our schools buzz back to life with all students and faculty together in person.
Amid this flurry of exciting work, we are closely monitoring the news and health guidance related to the Delta variant. We remain steadfastly committed to returning safely for in-person school this fall because we know how important it is for our community. An overview of several key updates to our health and safety protocols appears later on in this update, and you can expect to receive more information as we approach the first day of school.
Data has proven that vaccinations provide the strongest defense we have against the spread of COVID-19. As a result, Prospect Schools has required all employees to be vaccinated against COVID before returning for the coming school year. I’m grateful to our team for doing their part to protect our students, families, and one another from this deadly virus. While we are not yet mandating that students be vaccinated, we strongly recommend that students eligible to receive the vaccination (currently approved for ages 12 and up) be vaccinated before they return to school on September 9th.
While things won't be returning to “normal” as soon as we may have hoped, we are beginning to emerge from the hardest challenges of the last 18 months. As we get ready for the start of a new school year, it is my priority to make sure that our school buildings once again become places where all of the diverse students, families and team members who make up Prospect Schools can build a lasting sense of connection and thrive.
Thank you for being part of our special community. I look forward to meeting many more of you in the weeks and months ahead!
Warmly,
Tresha Ward
CEO, Prospect Schools
FALL 2021 HEALTH & SAFETY PROTOCOLS*
All Prospect Schools employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. (Limited exceptions exist for strongly-held religious and medical exemptions.) We strongly encourage all students and families who are eligible to be vaccinated to get the vaccine. If you have questions or reservations about the vaccine, we encourage you to watch the information sessions we held last spring, available for viewing on our Vimeo page.
All individuals (staff and students, regardless of vaccine status) must wear masks except when actively eating and drinking. At this time, guidance indicates that masks may be removed during some outdoor activities; this is subject to change.
Daily Health Screenings: Are completed daily.
Visitors in buildings:
At school’s discretion, Kindergarten guardians may accompany students to the classroom when transition support is needed.
All other guardians will not be permitted to enter the school building, until further notice in order to keep students and faculty safe. Guardian volunteers for specific events will be permitted.
If the school location enters a high transmission zone (“red zone”), as defined by the CDC, we will no longer be able to permit any visitors or volunteers.
Distancing: To the extent possible / practical, we will have 3 foot distancing in classrooms.
Movement & Ventilation: As much as possible, we encourage 1-way movement in hallways during transition and the opening of windows to increase ventilation. All classrooms are equipped with air purification systems.
Events & Field Trips:
Limited indoor and outdoor events are permitted, given above protocols are followed and operational capacity. Any chaperones must be fully vaccinated.
In-person Intake and Advisory Conferences are permitted; remote options will also be available.
No in-person parent-teacher conferences will be permitted, but limited in-person meetings between parents and educators are permitted, given above protocols are followed.
Limited Field Trips will be allowed. Overnight Field Trips will not be permitted.
Sports & Physical Activity:
Sports team practices & games, Dance, P.E., Musical Theater and Recess are all permitted.
Sports team spectators are permitted outdoors. Any chaperone (volunteer) must be fully vaccinated.
Busing: Busing will return to pre-pandemic operations (details outlined in your school’s Family Handbook).
*Subject to change per evolutions in the health landscape
HOMEBOUND INSTRUCTION
We are planning for 5 days of in-person school this fall. Families with students who qualify for a medical exemption may apply for our Homebound Instruction program by July 21, 2021. Please note, this program will not be the same as the remote program we offered in the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19.
READ MORE about the criteria for the Homebound Instruction program
APPLY HERE for Homebound Instruction
Prospect Schools is committed to maintaining the privacy and security of student data and will follow all applicable laws and regulations for the handling and storage of this data in by Prospect Schools and when disclosing or releasing it to others, including, but not limited to, third-party contractors.
ELEMENTARY AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM
The Elementary Afterschool Program is returning with a lot in store for the 2021-22 school year!
Our Afterschool Program (ASP) provides a safe space for students to explore their interests and develop skills taught by highly-qualified instructors and specialists. To ensure equitable academic and social-emotional growth, ASP offers educational enrichment and recreational activities that give students the care and confidence they need to thrive.
All students are eligible to enroll in the afterschool program.
Each student must have a completed Enrollment Form on file with Prospect Schools before s/he/they can become active in the ASP program. Each club/activity will have an established maximum capacity (see Club descriptions below) and if a program is full, students will have the opportunity to participate in alternative activities.
Club Areas of Focus
Performing Arts and Fine Arts
Physical Activity & Health Living
Leadership Organizations
STEM / Literacy
Homework/Academic Support
Sample Club Options
Soccer, Parkour, Cheerleading
Karate, Lego Robotics, Coding & E-Sports,
Musical Theatre, Dance, Visual Art, and Fashion Making, 3D Creations
Student Ambassadors, Multimedia & Journalism, Shades of Love
We plan to share more information about our program including how you can sign up in the next few weeks, so stay tuned for more!
LOOKING AHEAD: KEY DATES
August 25 — Brooklyn Prospect Board Meeting
September 1, 2, 3 — Student Intake / Advisory Conferences
Schedules determined by individual schools. See your school’s calendar for more details)
September 3 — New Student Orientation
September 6 — Labor Day – School closed.
September 7-8 — Rosh Hashanah – School closed.
September 9 — First Day of Classes.
September 16 — Yom Kippur – School closed.
September 22 — Brooklyn Prospect Board Meeting.
October 11 — Indigenous Peoples' Day – School closed.
CHMS Family Update
CHMS Family Update
July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021
Dear New & Returning Clinton Hill Students and Families,
Happy Summer!
We hope each of you and your families are in good health and spirits and are enjoying your summers so far and are as excited as we are to return to full in person instruction this September.
As I step into this role of principal, I wanted to share how grateful I am to be able to lead in a school community that is as special as Clinton Hill Middle School. We are a school where we believe that all students can achieve at high levels. Our classrooms are ones where students are doing the bulk of the thinking, taking risks, and tackling problems. We believe relationships are the foundation to student success and positive classroom culture and that our classes should be filled with joy. Clinton Hill is a place where kids can bring their true selves and where each student can feel seen and known. Finally, I strongly believe in our faculty and staff and their passion and expertise to ensure all of you have a meaningful and impactful middle school experience. I am confident that they will open their doors to you all this September with care for each of you in the forefront of their minds. I am honored to be leading this team and am greatly looking forward to getting to know each of you in the very near future! This letter will serve as a resource for you as you prepare for our upcoming school year.
Our Clinton Hill Campus has been busy this summer with several building maintenance projects underway (look out for a newly redone gym!) and is home to our middle schoolers from both WTMS & CHMS who are participating in the All Access Summer Enrichment Camp!
Today we are sharing a lot of detailed and important information to guide you this summer and help you prepare for the start of the 2021-22 school year. We cannot wait to welcome you all into the building in August and September and dive into a full, rich, and busy school year.
Please take some time to read through this information and reach-out with any questions. Our middle school office is (virtually) open Monday through Thursday, 9AM-2PM. You can contact us at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org or 718-783-1570.
Have a wonderful summer vacation!
Sincerely,
Matt Ellis
Middle School Principal
CHMS Classroom Pages
Visit CHMS Classroom Pages for whole school communications, useful links, homework and more! We will be consolidating important information both in this update and all year to this one site.
Summer Reading
All current & future Brooklyn Prospect Students are expected to devote some time this summer to their personal reading. You can find detailed information about summer reading for all grades on our classroom pages website here.
Calendar of Important Dates
See here for a calendar of important dates through the school year. Please note the following for the first few days of school:
Uniforms
Our uniform policy strives to reduce a common source of adolescent stress and anxiety about what to wear to school or how their clothes might stack up against others' while offering flexibility and choice to ensure that each student is comfortable. All CHMS middle school students are required to wear their school uniform daily, except on noted school-wide and grade-wide dress down days. Below is a high-level summary. See here for more specific information.
Students may wear any solid, non-logoed blue, black, or khaki bottoms including sweats, joggers, unripped jeans, shorts, skirts, and or leggings. *Please note, the addition of blue and black jeans is an update from previous messaging sent to families a couple of months ago.
Students must wear a BPCS top each day. We will provide each student with 2 Clinton Hill t-shirts at the start of the year. Polos, sweatshirts, and additional t-shirts are available for purchase through both PTSO and uniform suppliers. We strongly encourage families to purchase their uniforms early in the summer to ensure students are prepared for the first day of school.
We have a large number of gently used uniforms available! If you are interested, please inquire with our Main Office at chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org or visit the MS office over the summer.
Technology Update
We are excited to continue with a 1:1 chromebook model for all our students through this school year. Each student will be issued a chromebook that they will be responsible for, enabling all our students to utilize this technology in and out of the classroom.
Please also note that we will return to our cell phone and other personal electronic device policy where students’ devices (except Chromebooks) must be in book bags and out of sight for the entire day.
Covid-19 Health & Safety Protocol Update
We are continuing to follow guidance from local, state, and federal sources to guide our policies around health and safety protocols. These guidelines are evolving in real time and so, while we anticipate the following being true come September, things may change.
Cohorting. In order to minimize the number of students who will have to stay home and quarantine in the event there is a positive case, students will be cohorted throughout the day. At limited and intentional points through-out the day (lunch & recess, 7/8th World Language classes), students will interact with peers from one other cohort.
Masks. At this time we are planning to continue having all students & faculty wear masks throughout the school day.
Daily Screening Survey. We will not be doing temperature checks at the door but will ask all students to complete the daily health screening each morning before entering the building.
Start & End Times for the School Day
To limit the times students are interacting with peers from other cohorts and ensure a smooth morning entry, we will have a staggered arrival based on grade level. Students will be able to pick-up breakfast in the lobby and eat at tables set up outside the building if they choose; the cafeteria will not be open for drop-in breakfast before the start of the school-day this fall. Entry and school start times are below. Students should not arrive at school prior to the listed entry time.
School Start Times:
6th Grade :Advisory starts at 8:15am Students will be let in starting at 8:05am.
7th Grade :Homeroom starts at 8:25am Students will be let in starting at 8:15am.
8th Grade :First period starts at 8:37am Students will be let in starting at 8:27am.
School End Times:
Monday, Tuesday, and Friday - Dismissal will be at 3:55pm
Wednesday, Thursday - Dismissal will be at 3:00pm
Summer Math & Reading Assessment
All students new to BPCS (including those coming from ICS) will take a math and reading assessment before the start of the school year. Students coming from DTES already took these exams last Spring. The assessment will be used as a benchmark for current academic progress to measure growth throughout the year and will help our faculty determine how to best support and challenge our newest students!
When: On September 1st, 2nd or 3rd when in the building for advisor conferences
What: Students will take the entire assessment in one sitting. The full assessment typically takes 30-60 minutes to complete.
After meeting with your advisor, all students will be directed to the assessment location prior to departing.
Supply Lists
Here is a supply list broken down by grade level. The first page for each grade is a running list of all the supplies that should be bought prior to the first day of school. The second page per grade shows how those supplies will be used per grade. If you are having difficulties purchasing any of the materials please reach out to chmscoordinator@brooklynprospect.org
Start of Year Consent Forms and Handbook
Within the next two weeks we will send start of year consent forms and our school handbook to all families that you can then sign online via Docusign. Be on the lookout for this information.
New Family Summer Picnic
We are excited to welcome all our new families (6th grade and new 7th and 8th grade), to Clinton Hill Middle School in the fall. Prior to the start of the school year, we welcome you to a casual picnic at Prospect Park where you can meet other students, families, and Principal Ellis. This will take place on Saturday, August 21st from 10:30am-12:30pm in the north part of the Long Meadow in Prospect Park, near Grand Army Plaza. We invite you to bring your own lunch, snacks, blankets, or games. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by clicking here.
Free Access to Various Museums this Summer
Through our partnership with Urban Advantage, all our students and families have access to a voucher for free admission to multiple New York City museums and other science cultural institutions this summer. See here for a voucher you can print and complete and here for information on how to use the voucher for the various sites.
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