June 19, 2020

IN THIS ISSUE

A Letter from the Principal
Juneteenth Resources for Families
Our RISE Values
Upcoming Events
Registering for Fall 2020!
Main Office Corner
Family Resources!
- Letter from the Network
- K-5 Supply Lists

Dear Exceed Families,

This school year has been quite a year! Unlike any other I have seen in all of my 16 years as an educator. It has been truly humbling to serve you and bear witness to your support and patience through so many transitions this year. Thank you all for your dedication and partnership these past 10 months. As we close out this school year, I cannot help but to reflect back on the countless families who supported us inside and outside of the classroom, collaborating with educators and Exceed team members as partners. Your presence and support made us a much stronger school community!

Because of you, we have been awarded a 5 Year Charter this school year which was our top priority for our scholars! Thank you for believing in us and supporting us along the way. This year, many of you became your child's at home teacher, although we know you have always been your child's first teacher, we truly appreciate you diving into remote learning alongside us and providing us with feedback in service of creating a quality remote learning program for our scholars. I am optimistic about next school year and I am hopeful that we will continue working together.

Before I go, I would like to wish you all a Happy Juneteenth and share a few resources with you and your family in honor of this day.

What is Juneteenth? A link to a cartoon video
Juneteenth Celebration: A link to a cartoon video
17 Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth with students: A list of resources

Wishing each and every one of you a safe, healthy, and well-deserved restful summer! Please remember that we will be offering Summer Learning to all scholars beginning on July 6th, 2020. See below for more information!

Stay Safe & Healthy,

We Will RISE! 🏆

LaKiesha George, Principal

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.

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.

UPCOMING EVENT FLYERS

Join us! RSVP for our Enrollment Session to Register for Fall 2020!

REGISTERING FOR FALL 2020!

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

Letter from the Network

Our superintendent, Christina Froeb, and our Executive Director, Carrie Mauer, share some information about the 2020-2021 school year in this letter.

Preparing for Fall 2020: Family Survey

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 in Class Dojo on 6/18/2020). You only need to fill out one survey per family. Thank you!

Our main office will open remotely over the summer. Families may contact us at 718-989-6702 Monday- Friday between 10AM-3PM for assistance.
- Be sure to active and register to 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, contact our main office at 718-989-6702, an OPS team member will be able to assist you.

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!

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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