August 7th, 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

Message from our Operation's Team
Our RISE Values
Reminders
Preparing for Fall 2020!
Main Office Corner
Family Resources!
- K-5 Supply Lists

MESSAGE FROM OUR OPERATIONS TEAM

Dear Exceed Lower Family,

We hope you are having a wonderful summer! We’ve been working hard to understand and respond to our community’s needs. This year, we will begin instruction remotely, and families have choice in selecting a remote or hybrid learning option, as our country works through the pandemic. We are strongly encouraging families to complete our 2020-2021 Reopening Preference Survey to record your scholar's learning preference for the fall.

We are in the process of mailing home important information to our families, so be sure to check your mailboxes.

SY20-21 Reopening Letter 07.24.20.pdf

UPDATING CONTACTS

In an effort to ensure that we are keeping our families informed with all updates during this time, we are asking all families to notify the Main Office of any changes to your address, email, and/or telephone number as soon as possible. You may also do so by completing the following Student Contact Update Form.

UPCOMING BACK TO SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS

Our Back to School Orientations are scheduled for Monday, August 17th at 5 PM for our Kindergarten-2nd Grade families and Tuesday, August 18th at 5 PM for our 3rd-5th Grade families. THIS MEETING IS MANDATORY FOR ALL OF OUR FAMILIES.

During this orientation, we will be discussing how our school year will look and how we will be supporting our families and scholars. We are asking families to complete the following form to ask your questions in advance: Family Orientation Questionnaire .

OUR RISE VALUES

We treat others the way we want to be treated.

We do the right thing even when no one is looking.

We practice mindful control of our feelings and impulses.

We do our best work and strive to get better every day.

REMINDERS

PREPARING FOR FALL 2020!

Help Us Receive Funding: Complete Family Income Inquiry Form

Part of Exceed's funding is based on data collected in the Family Income Inquiry Form. We need 100% of families to complete this form - it will only take 15-20 minutes! Here are some quick instructions:

Visit this link.
Enter zip code 11238 and press "Search."
A section titled "Choose Your District" will appear, and the dropdown should be pre-filled with "New York City Schools." Click "Select district and continue."
Make sure you have:

The names and incomes of every member of your household
The last 4 digits of your Social Security Number
If a member of your household receives SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR benefits, you will need your case number and the recipient's name
A valid email address and/or phone number (optional)
The school, grade, and birthdate of every student in your household (optional)

Click "Begin Application Process."
Read and accept the Terms of Use.
Complete the application!

Bonus points: send proof of completion to espine@explorenetwork.org to be entered in a RAFFLE for some Exceed swag!

ENROLLMENT UPDATES

COMPLETING ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS

Welcome to our school community! We are so excited that you've picked us as your extended family, and learning community. Once you've accepted a seat with our school, your next steps are to complete your 2020-2021 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION PACKET. You can complete required enrollment documents by selecting the Register button in the dashboard of your SchoolMint page. Registration is not complete until all forms are filled out and uploaded to SchoolMint. To register, complete:

Student Emergency Contact Form

Cumulative Release Records Request

Complete and submit required DOE forms, including:

- - Residency Questionnaire
  - Race & Ethnicity Questionnaire
  - Home Language Information Survey

Make image (.JPG, JPEG, .PNG) or .PDF copies of the following, and upload:

- - Student’s Birth Certificate (original + one copy)
  - Student’s Immunization Card/Record (original + one copy of front/back)
  - Student’s Health Examination Form
  - State/Government-Issued Photo ID for Parent/Guardian
  - IEP - Individualized Education Plan (if applicable)

Proof of address (must have the name of the parent that is listed on the birth certificate); (i.e. apartment lease or deed; or, Original, notarized letter from a landlord or management company attesting that the applicant lives at the residence; or, two of the following documents: Gas bill, Electric Bill, Cable Bill, Rent Receipt, Pay stub and Bank Statement).

Once submissions are made, you will receive a confirmation email. Thank you for choosing Exceed Charter School!

SCHOOL MEALS

The NYC DOE offers free breakfast and lunch for all students in every NYC public school. We ask that you complete an income inquiry form to support reporting for school funding.

Click here to apply for school meals for Fall 2020.

TRANSPORTATION

Students are eligible for Metrocard OR yellow bus transportation services if they:

Live 1/2 mile or morefrom school
Have an IEP w/ the accommodation
Are in temporary housing
Click here for additional info!

Exceed Charter School Uniform Pol.pdf

OUR UNIFORM

We believe that our uniform unites us. Our uniform can be purchased at:

IDEAL: 1816 Flatbush Ave.

COOKIES: 982 Flatbush Ave.; order online here.

FAMILY COMMUNICATION

Our Main Office will be open remotely over the summer. Families may contact us at (718) 989-6702 from Monday- Friday between 10AM-3PM for assistance.
Be sure to activate and register your scholar's ClassDojo account. Over the summer, we will be sharing updates and changes via ClassDojo. If you need assistance on obtaining your scholar's account, please contact the Main Office.

Exceed Technology

Do you currently have a tablet, Chromebook or Wifi device on loan from Exceed? Please have your scholar hold on to it as they will be able to use it throughout the summer and into the fall. The Operations team will be in contact with those families who will not be attending Exceed in the fall to share how the devices can be returned. If your scholar is attending Exceed Upper they can hold on to their devices.

K-5 Supply List

Click here to be taken to our 2020-21 supply lists!

Virtual Summer Learning Updates

Headsprout:

Starting the week of July 27th, your child will have access to our adaptive learning program Headsprout. Headsprout is an interactive online program that teaches your scholar the reading fundamentals and comprehension skills they need to become successful readers. Your scholar can work on assignments or select other resources for reading and writing practice. Please visit our virtual summer classroom for more information: https://classroom.google.co

Summer Rising Circle

Hey Exceed scholars and families! We will have Summer Rising Circle Every Thursday from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. During our Summer Rising Circle we will have special guests come to discuss different roles in music, sports, education, and arts. We will also spend this time taking virtual field trips, discussing current events, and practicing our RISE core values! Please visit our virtual summer classroom for more information: https://classroom.google.co

Clever

This year, our school district is using Clever as an easy way for your scholar to access all the learning applications they use at school. Clever is a single sign-on “portal” where your scholar can access many apps used by their teachers.

Please review this guide on how to access your scholar's Clever portal.

Methods of Communication

Class Dojo: Homeroom teachers communicate regularly with families via Class Dojo. Posts are made daily to keep parents “in the know” regarding all school-related information. Please be certain to sign up for Class Dojo once this information is shared with you.

Coffee & Conversation: The principal invites all families to come in during Coffee & Conversation/Principal’s Breakfast days to discuss ideas relevant to the school and its scholars.

Conferences: Report card conferences will be held two times per year. In addition, families, teachers, or the principal can arrange individual conferences at any time during the school year.

OWL Post: Electronic communication shared with families weekly from Exceed’s administrative team to keep all families “in the know” regarding a variety of school related information such as important announcements, upcoming events, etc.

Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO): We look forward to a very active PTO. All parents, guardians and caretakers are encouraged to participate. Contact our Family Associate, Ms. Ogle, and stay tuned to our Class Dojo posts. You can also check the family bulletin board for updates and additional information. You are encouraged to participate in your child’s learning!

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