June 12, 2020
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IN THIS ISSUE
IN THIS ISSUE
Letter from our Principal
Upcoming Events
Our RISE Values
Main Office Corner
Family Resources!
Dear Exceed Families,
First and foremost, Black Lives Matter! As an African American leader, and parent, I stand in solidarity with the Exceed Team when I say to you racism has no place in our classrooms. We are in this fight together and I want you to know that we are an anti-racist organization showing up to address racism and injustices for our scholars.
The 2019 school year is ending in a way that none of us could have imagined. For some of you, it’s the end of a remarkable year 1 with us; for others it’s the bittersweet ending of elementary school for you and your scholar. The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged us ALL to reimagine and adapt at home, at work, and well, pretty much everywhere.
Details About Next School Year
I know many of you are wondering what school will look like for our scholars this fall. Quite honestly, I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the city/state to share these details as well. As soon as I receive this information, I will be certain to share it with you. Please know that despite the unknowns, the Exceed team is preparing for a high-quality educational experience for our scholars for the ‘20-’21 school year. We will emphasize meeting both the academic and socioemotional needs of our scholars. This is our top priority! Here are the two things we can share:
We are anticipating a hybrid start to the year, something that combines remote learning with in-person instruction. We do not anticipate being able to be at full capacity when school starts.
We intend for the first day of school to be Wednesday, August 26 (with our Kindergarten students starting on the 24th). However, we cannot finalize that date until the NYC Department of Education releases their school calendar. Once the DOE calendar is released, we will finalize our calendar and share it immediately with families.
Leadership Transitions
Leadership Transitions
As we wrap up this school year and prepare for the next, I would like to share two leadership transitions. Our Director of Operations, Mrs. Grand, and our 3-5 Academic Direction, Mrs. Althoff, will be moving on from our Exceed community. We are so thankful for both Mrs. Grand’s and Mrs. Althoff’s many, many contributions to our Exceed community. We will miss them both dearly and wish them all the best in their future endeavors!
Ms. Emily Spine has joined our team to serve as our Director of Operations, bringing with her nearly a decade of experience in schools. Ms. Spine has been working closely with Mrs. Grand to close out this school year to ensure a strong start in the fall. We are excited about Ms. Spine and welcome her to our Exceed community! Secondly, Ms. Vickki Hill, our current 3-5 Academic Coordinator will serve as our 3-5 Academic Director. Ms. Hill is a founding member of Exceed and served as a 2nd grade teacher when Exceed first opened. We are looking forward to a great start this fall!
Preparing Your Children for the Return to School
Preparing Your Children for the Return to School
We ask for your partnership in helping our community prepare for the fall. Please talk with your child about the importance of social distancing before, after, and during school for their safety and others. We’re using the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and state guidelines to help us think about safety protocols, hygiene routines, and other changes we may need to make in order to keep everyone safe and healthy. Partner with us and share your thoughts/input via phone, text, email, Dojo, or by joining any of our upcoming discussions to share your thoughts. Click here to access our list of upcoming events.
Summer Opportunities
Summer Opportunities
We have some exciting opportunities this summer!
Explore Schools Reads! A program where staff, families, and students record themselves reading a book that we can then share with our younger scholars! We encourage you to participate! Please complete this survey to share your read aloud, even if you haven’t recorded it yet. Need technical help? Reach out to our Dir. of Special Projects, Jeremy Thomas.
Summer Activity Bank! We are increasing the content on our website to provide families and students engagement activities for the summer. These resources are available here. If you have resources you’d like to share, please email our Director of Special Projects, Jeremy Thomas.
Exceed Summer Learning! Exceed will offer virtual summer learning to all scholars using a Summer Reading Plan, a virtual Summer Packet on Google Classroom, an online adaptive program, and Zoom social meetings to keep your scholar’s mind and heart engaged. Our summer program begins on July 6! More info coming soon.
For our families needing additional financial assistance during this time, please consider applying for our Emergency Relief Fund by completing an application here.
We are wishing you and your family a safe and healthy summer and can’t wait to see you in person! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or concerns.
Stay Safe & Healthy,
We Will RISE! 🏆
LaKiesha George
Exceed Lower School Principal
UPCOMING EVENT FLYERS
UPCOMING EVENT FLYERS
OUR RISE VALUES
OUR RISE VALUES
We treat others the way we want to be treated.
We treat others the way we want to be treated.
We do the right thing even when no one is looking.
We do the right thing even when no one is looking.
We practice mindful control of our feelings and impulses.
We practice mindful control of our feelings and impulses.
We do our best work and strive to get better every day.
We do our best work and strive to get better every day.
MAIN OFFICE CORNER
MAIN OFFICE CORNER
COMPLETING ENROLLMENT DOCUMENTS
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. This image shows the confirmation you can expect when your child’s registration is confirmed. 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!
K-5 Supply List
K-5 Supply List
Greetings, Families! We are extremely excited to have you as part of Exceed’s learning community for the 2020-2021 School Year. As we prepare for your scholar’s return in the Fall, we wanted to share a supply list that you can leverage to obtain your scholar’s school supply needs.
20/21 Class Supply Lists (K-5)
20/21 Class Supply Lists (K-5)
We're preparing to welcome your scholar back for the 20/21 school year and wanted to share information with families on how they can also prepare. Here's our K-5 supply list for Fall 2020! Click here to download the full supply list.
OUR UNIFORM
OUR UNIFORM
We believe that our uniform unites us. Our uniform can be purchased at
IDEAL: 1816 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn NY.
COOKIES: 982 Flatbush Ave; order online here.
SCHOOL MEALS
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
TRANSPORTATION
Students are eligible for MetroCard OR Bussing transportation services if they:
Live (1/2) or more mile from school
Have an IEP w/ the accommodation
Is in temporary housing
Click here for additional info!
FAMILY COMMUNICATION
FAMILY 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 as well as stay tuned to our Class Dojo Posts or check the family bulletin board for updates and additional information. You are encouraged to participate in your child’s learning!
Attend field trips
Attend field trips
Volunteer to assist in classrooms
Volunteer to assist in classrooms
Facilitate and attend school-wide events
Facilitate and attend school-wide events
Message From Exceed Academic Director's
Message From Exceed Academic Director's
We hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer. This is an excellent time to gear up for school and put the finishing touches on the work you guys have done over the summer. We genuinely appreciate your partnership and look forward to continuing to build with you as we kick off another school year.
Resources for families:
Math Resources: HERE
ELA Resources: HERE
If you would like digital books emailed to you please reach out directly to Lanesha Pugh at Lpugh@explorenetwork.org
Best,
Vickki Hill and Lanesha Pugh
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