Family Engagement Opportunities and Current Updates:

• Updates from the Superintendent
  Please join our District 27 Family Team at our Family Engagement Session with a guest speaker from the office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE)
  Manakshi Panindranauth, Parent Empowerment Liaison
  Thursday, September 17
  10 am - 11am
  11 am - 12pm - *one on one by appointment only, please email district27@schools.nyc.gov to schedule*
  *New Evening Hour coming soon*
  https://meet.google.com/kun-rntm-cqb
  Meeting ID: kun-rntm-cqb
  Phone Numbers: (‪US‬)‪+1 252-772-1591‬
  PIN: ‪918 146 718#‬

• Return to School 2020
  Important Dates:
  Wednesday, September 16, Thursday, September 17, and Friday September 18, 2020 - Instructional Orientation for all students
  Monday, September 21, 2020 - All schools will begin full-day teaching and learning

• NYC Schools Account
  If you need assistance or have questions about navigating your account, contact your child’s school or call 311. You can also learn more by visiting the NYC Schools Account webpage at https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/in-our-classrooms/nyc-schools-account

• IPAD Guidance
  Please see the new guidance for helping families prepare student ipads for back to school.
  https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipad

• Transportation
  DOE has reached an agreement with 60 bus companies and will have bus service by first day of school for all students who are eligible for DOE transportation. DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation has already begun to let families know about their routes, and will complete all notifications by the end of next week. Bus route information can also be accessed through your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) or by calling your child’s school. Buses will operate at 25% capacity to allow for social distancing, and due to the blended model the bus routes will accommodate all in-person kids during the day. Buses will be deep cleaned every night, and everyone will wear a mask.

• Meal Update

• Current - September 16th

  • Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday

  • Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

    • No one will be turned away at any time

    • All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at one time

    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites

  • No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises

  • Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children

  • No registration or ID required

• September 21st - Beyond
  Students learning in-person will receive both breakfast and lunch in school. For students who are learning remotely full-time or students who are at home during their remote days in blended learning, families can pick up free grab-and-go meals from any school near them.
  No signup or registration is necessary, and meals will be set up near entry points for easy access and pickup by students and families.
  Grab & Go will continue for the public at hundreds of sites across the city from 3-5 pm, including some dedicated kosher locations and those serving the halal protein options.
  
  GetFood NYC - COVID-19 Emergency Food Distribution
  
  NYC DOE Free Meals

• District 27 Weekly Family Newsletter
  Family Newsletter with District updates, links, resources, professional development, workshops, and community events.
  http://www.district27nyc.org/newsletter.html

• District 27 Family One-pager
  Remote Learning helpful links and resources for families
  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gfeGWfA7CaCSRfmX-d6BgczYatOlQbFo/view?usp=sharing

• District 27 Family and Community Questions Tracker (Has been updated to reflect questions from the Queens South Parent Leaders Forum on August 5th held by Presidents' Council, rolling questions from CEC, as well as questions from our D27 Family Engagement session)

• District 27 Community Google Drive (all of our presentations to CEC can be found here as well)

Please continue to view our website, which is regularly updated with resources and letters from the Superintendent and the Chancellor: www.district27nyc.org and http://district27nyc.org/families.html

In addition, please feel free to reach out to us with any of your questions or comments: District27@schools.nyc.gov