Dear Families,
This is a difficult time for all of us. So many of us are juggling working at home and trying to take care of our babies. The following links might help you in the coming days and weeks. We all hope to see you and your children soon.
Please note that if you are having any trouble with JupiterEd or any of our sites, I can help you. Do not hesitate to contact me. Stay well.
With Care,
Ms. Cody
PBS: https://www.wnet.org/education/blog/at-home-learning-resources-for-families/
Queens Library: https://www.queenslibrary.org/about-us/news-media/blog/2040?utm_source=homepage&utm_medium=carousel&utm_campaign=digitalresources2020_BLG
Internet Service
At this time, there are several options for free internet access:
· AlticeUSA is providing free internet service for all students for 60 days. Please call 866-200-9522 to enroll.
· Comcast - Comcast is offering an internet essentials package for free. To sign up for a free internet essentials package for 60 days, applicants can simply visit www.internetessentials.com. The accessible website also includes the option to video chat with customer service agents in American Sign Language. There are also two dedicated phone numbers 1-855-846-8376 for English and 1-855-765-6995 for Spanish.
· Spectrum - Spectrum is offering free internet access for students. Beginning March 16, Spectrum is offering free internet for 60 days to households with K-12 or college students who don’t already have a Spectrum subscription. To enroll, call 1-844-488-8395.
· Charter - Charter is offering free internet for 2 months. 1 (877) 906-9121
· AT&T - AT&T COVID-19 response. AT&T will offer open hot-spots, unlimited data to existing customers, and $10/month plans to low-income families.
· Verizon - Verizon does not have special offers, but is following the FCC agreement.
· Sprint - Sprint is following the FCC agreement, providing unlimited data to existing customers, and, starting Tuesday, 3/17/2020, will allow all handsets to enable hot spots for 60 days at no extra charge.
· T-Mobile - T-Mobile is following the FCC agreement, plus unlimited data to existing customers, and, coming soon, will allow all handsets to enable hot-spots for 60 days at no extra charge