July 17, 2020
July 17, 2020
A Letter from the Academic Directors
Our RISE Values
Upcoming Events
Preparing for Fall 2020!
Main Office Corner
Family Resources!
Greetings families!
We hope that you are enjoying the warm weather and staying safe during these unprecedented times! As Academic Directors, we always want to make sure that we set families up for success by proving instructional tools and resources. We want to make sure that all families feel supported and have the instructional resources needed to help students. We greatly appreciate the support of our families as we try to navigate through a pandemic.
Below you will find resources to best support your student with Summer Learning:
Summer Learning offered through Exceed Charter School via Google Classroom
Free Apps
Grammar Jammers (primary edition is free)
Summer Learning offered through Exceed Charter School via Google Classroom
Set aside time each day for learning.
Reading is fun! Have your scholar read 15-30 minutes each day.
Practice math facts!
Monitor and limit the amount of screen time for scholars.
Get outdoors to enjoy play time and some sun!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.
Sincerely,
Lanesha Pugh Vickki Hill
K-2 Academic Director 3-5 Academic Director
lpugh@explorenetwork.org vhill@explorenetwork.org
(917) 474-5444 (347) 782-9224
This owl wants to know: WHOOOOOO is prepared for the fall?
Well, we certainly are trying to be! Please help us by filling out this short survey (previously sent a few times through Class Dojo and in last week's Owl Post). You only need to fill out one survey per family. Thank you!
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!
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.
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!
We believe that our uniform unites us. Our uniform can be purchased at:
IDEAL: 1816 Flatbush Ave.
COOKIES: 982 Flatbush Ave.; order online here.
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.
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.
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!