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9.18.20
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,
As you may have heard, our in-person blended learning will begin on October 1, 2020. Until then, all students will be learning remotely. I would like to address a few concerns that I have heard from parents: Vacancies/Google Invites/Email: With the constant shifting of parents moving to remote learning coupled with numerous staff receiving reasonable accommodations to work from home, we had numerous vacancies in our class schedules. NYC DOE is giving us money in our budgets to fill the vacancies and to begin the hiring process. In the interim, we have placed teachers in most vacancies for your child to have a teacher on Monday. For Monday, the only vacancies that we have will be in some fully remote Spanish classes and a few health classes and an in-person music teacher. Hopefully, we will secure a teacher for these gaps. Please be mindful that teachers will be receiving new schedules with new class rosters and will be reaching out to your children to join their classrooms. However, there are still some citywide issues with setting up email classes and receiving invites. It is my hope that these matters will be cleared up soon. Again, I thank you for your continued patience, support, flexibility and understanding. If your child/student is still unable to login to their NYC DOE account, please open a service ticket with the helpdesk at the link below. NYC DIIT Helpdesk Visit the following DOE web pages for up-to-date guidance and information: · iPads and Devices · iPad Requests · Technology at the DOE · DOE Student Accounts I had scheduled an informational video to be posted today. However, in light of all the new changes, I will have to update the video and will be posting it prior to school re-opening. Please continue to pose your questions on the family survey link on our website at: www.armstrong227q.com, or to access the survey link directly, you can click on: Parent Survey Link I will continue to update you as I receive information. We will get through these transitional times together. Remember, we are NY strong. We are Queens strong. We are Louis ArmSTRONG. Stay safe.
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,
As you may have heard, our in-person blended learning will begin on October 1, 2020. Until then, all students will be learning remotely. I would like to address a few concerns that I have heard from parents: Vacancies/Google Invites/Email: With the constant shifting of parents moving to remote learning coupled with numerous staff receiving reasonable accommodations to work from home, we had numerous vacancies in our class schedules. NYC DOE is giving us money in our budgets to fill the vacancies and to begin the hiring process. In the interim, we have placed teachers in most vacancies for your child to have a teacher on Monday. For Monday, the only vacancies that we have will be in some fully remote Spanish classes and a few health classes and an in-person music teacher. Hopefully, we will secure a teacher for these gaps. Please be mindful that teachers will be receiving new schedules with new class rosters and will be reaching out to your children to join their classrooms. However, there are still some citywide issues with setting up email classes and receiving invites. It is my hope that these matters will be cleared up soon. Again, I thank you for your continued patience, support, flexibility and understanding. If your child/student is still unable to login to their NYC DOE account, please open a service ticket with the helpdesk at the link below. NYC DIIT Helpdesk Visit the following DOE web pages for up-to-date guidance and information: · iPads and Devices · iPad Requests · Technology at the DOE · DOE Student Accounts I had scheduled an informational video to be posted today. However, in light of all the new changes, I will have to update the video and will be posting it prior to school re-opening. Please continue to pose your questions on the family survey link on our website at: www.armstrong227q.com, or to access the survey link directly, you can click on: Parent Survey Link I will continue to update you as I receive information. We will get through these transitional times together. Remember, we are NY strong. We are Queens strong. We are Louis ArmSTRONG. Stay safe.
8.17.20 Three Cohort Schedule
I'd like to thank everyone who responded to the survey requesting remote learning and our siblings survey for busing. After reviewing our remote survey, we were approved for the 3 Cohort Model along with Special Classes (12:1:1 Special Education - Self Contained), and our ACES class receiving five day in person instruction. See below for a diagram of the 3 Cohort Model. The 3 Cohort Model allows for students to receive more in person teaching than the 4 Cohort Model discussed at our Zoom Parent Meeting. The 3 Cohort Model also allows for students to come back to in person teaching during designated times during the year more easily. Students will be placed into Cohorts and scheduled will be made. Once we have made the schedules, they will be sent home. The same holds true for busing. We cannot make bus routes until we have developed Cohorts and schedules. I thank you for your continued patience during this time.
Last week, we had our COVID 19 school ready inspection. Our ventilation system needs some repairs. There are currently three exhaust fans with issues - two general exhaust and one toilet exhaust. My Chief Custodian spoke with the Department of School Facilities and stated they will be in service before the start of the new school year. Although the fans will be fixed, I'm still concerned with the room temperatures on the 3rd and 4th floors. We have Hopper Windows (window that open from the top - not up and down windows) and doesn't allow for proper ventilation. Also, our building was constructed where cross ventilation is not possible. Therefore, limited ventilation. I have escalated these concerns.
To date, schools have not received guidance on who will be teaching our classes for teachers who have requested reasonable accommodations to work from home and who will be teaching our remote classes in need of secondary certifications. I have also escalated these concerns. However, I have been told that the teachers who requested reasonable accommodations will most likely be part of the remote teaching staff for LAMS in their proper certification area
To date, schools have not received guidance on who will be teaching our classes for teachers who have requested reasonable accommodations to work from home and who will be teaching our remote classes in need of secondary certifications. I have also escalated these concerns. However, I have been told that the teachers who requested reasonable accommodations will most likely be part of the remote teaching staff for LAMS in their proper certification area
8.1.20 LAMS Parent Information Meeting
Good Morning LAMS Family Members,Thank you for your continued partnership - our plans for the fall are coming together. As we continue the work to prepare for next year, I cannot stress enough the importance of our families being actively engaged in the planning process. I’d like to thank our PTA Executive Board, School Leadership Team and School Planning Committee for their continued participation, dedication and commitment to partner with us as we prepare to open school for the fall.
Please join us on Wednesday, August 5th at 6:00PM for our schoolwide parent meetings. The purpose of this meeting is to provide you with important information about the program model that our school plans to use in the fall, and other re-opening updates. This information session will also serve as an opportunity for you to ask questions. The deadline for selecting remote learning only (no in-person instruction) for your child is Friday, August 7th, and we want you to have the information you need to make that decision. The NYC DOE link to have your child 100% remote learning for the fall is: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
You can access the zoom meeting:
Topic: LAMS Parent Information Meeting
Time: Aug 5, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting (if the link does not work, copy and paste into your browser)https://zoom.us/j/92596755898?pwd=Yk1MVzFTMkc2ZzgyMW14ei9mZWxEQT09
Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 925 9675 5898Passcode: 870101
I also encourage you to attend the Family and Student Information Session being hosted by Central DOE. Central DOE will be holding information sessions on August 12th and August 27th, and you can learn more about those events here. The citywide events are being recorded and can be accessed here.
Here is a glossary of re-opening terms that explains some of the concepts that you may hear during the meeting and in the news.
Please feel free to contact me or our Parent Coordinator, Deborah Cataldo DVigoritoCataldo@schools.nyc.gov, if you have any follow-up questions or concerns.
I’m looking forward to meeting with you and keep safe.
Sincerely,Ms. Ponella
8.1.20
CONTACT: pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov, (212) 788-2958
MAYOR DE BLASIO AND CHANCELLOR CARRANZA ANNOUNCE TEST AND TRACE PROTOCOLS FOR NYC PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NEW YORK - Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced health and safety protocols, including guidance for testing and tracing, for schools for the start of the 2020-21 school year. These protocols will apply to all school communities and will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We are doing everything in our power to keep kids healthy while ensuring they are getting the education they deserve. These rigorous test and trace protocols will keep our students and staff safe as we start off this new school year,” said Mayor de Blasio. “New Yorkers did the incredibly difficult work reducing the risk posed by COVID-19, and as a result we’re in a better position than any other city in the country to safely resume in-person education under the current conditions and with clear, consistent health protocols,” said Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza. “The safety and health of our school communities is always our first priority – before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic – and we will remain vigilant in monitoring health conditions this fall while driving toward academic excellence for every student.” In preparation for the start of school, the DOE is purchasing large orders of hygiene supplies on behalf of schools. These supplies include, but are not limited, to, facial coverings for students, teachers, and staff; disinfectant; hand sanitizer; and electrostatic sprayers. School leadership and facilities staff in every school are reviewing school space and making necessary repairs and adjustments to ensure safe conditions for in-person student learning this fall. All staff members will be asked to take a COVID-19 test in the days before the first day of school. School staff will have priority access for free testing at 34 city-run testing locations, with tests provided with expedited results. This testing is also available for families citywide. When school buildings reopen, all schools will be required to enact
Whenever a student is isolating or quarantining at home, the expectation is that they continue engaging with learning remotely if they are feeling well enough. If a school is closed, the school will communicate by 6 P.M. on the night before about the status of opening the next morning, based on the status of the investigation. A school building will not reopen without confirmation from public health experts that it is safe. While developing this reopening plan to submit to New York State, the Department of Education consulted with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), NYC Health + Hospitals, the NYC Test + Trace Corps and labor officials. These protocols center the health of our students and staff at the very core of this school year, while pursuing the resumption of in-person learning and educational services. The City will continue to closely monitor health conditions, and if community transmission begins to rise across the boroughs, a decision may be made to close all schools and switch to full-time remote learning.
7.22.20 Register for NYC DOE Returning To School 2020 Family and Student Information Sessions
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see below for a link to register for NYC DOE Returning To School 2020 Family and Student Information SessionsReturning To School 2020 Family and Student Information SessionsWe will be hosting virtual citywide Information sessions for students and families from 6:30-8:00 PM on:
- Tuesday, July 28, 2020
- Wednesday, August 12, 2020
- Thursday, August 27, 2020
7.22.20 Updates: Health and Safety Concerns, School Schedules
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,I hope everyone is doing well and remembering to wear face coverings when outside. I had a few questions about health and safety with the possibility of re-opening school in September. Below is information that comes from the NYC DOE website:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety
Health and SafetyPersonal Health MeasuresWe must promote behaviors that reduce the spread of COVID-19.Physical DistancingAll individuals in school buildings should remain at least 6 feet apart. We will work with schools to create conditions that make physical distancing possible.Face CoveringsFace coverings will be required inside school buildings. Exceptions will be developmentally- and age-appropriate, consistent with guidance of health agencies, and paired with increased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff. NYCDOE is procuring and distributing appropriate PPE for students and staff to use when inside school buildings.Handwashing and Hand SanitizingThere will be increased access and regular opportunities for students and staff to wash hands or use hand sanitizer throughout the day.Signage and Floor MarkingsSchools will have signage that upholds NYC Health’s Four Core Actions for Prevention.Building Preparations Prior to Schools Reopening� At the start of the school year, the DOE will provide all schools with necessary supplies to help protect students and staff from COVID-19, including hand sanitizer, soap, disinfectants, and thermometers.� DOE will make the maximum number of sinks available for handwashing.� DOE will make improvements to HVAC systems, as well as air conditioning repairs, to improve air circulation, as well as replacing regular air filters with higher efficiency types.� DOE will increase cleaning throughout the school day, with special attention to high-touch areas.Food ServicesStudents can’t learn if they aren’t nourished. Grab-and-go meals will be available for breakfast and lunch each day, though students will also be permitted to bring their own lunch if preferred. Doing so will allow for more flexibility so students and physical distancing can be maintained during lunch time, a time when many students usually gather in one location.� Lunch will be in classrooms to minimize interaction between groups of students.� If the cafeteria must be used, schools should maintain appropriate physical distancing. � Grab-and-go meals will be delivered to students in 3K to K classrooms, and pickup points within the school will be designated for grades 1-12.Building Safety MeasuresMaintaining Healthy EnvironmentsKeeping students and staff safe requires that the physical environment in which our staff works and our students learn must be modified to meet current health and safety needs.Changes to School Buildings� Schools will be allowed, and in some cases directed, to modify or reconfigure spaces to ensure compliance with physical distancing rules. Additional guidance on the process for space modifications will be shared later this summer.� All schools will have a designated Isolation Room, as well as staff to supervise that space.� School Based Health Centers (SBHC) may provide supplemental care, if this is a viable option.Cleaning and DisinfectionSchools will need to implement enhanced cleaning and disinfection of surfaces to ensure the health and safety of staff and students. Throughout the school year, the DOE will continue the rigorous practices used to prepare buildings for reopening, including:� Providing adequate cleaning and disinfection supplies or plan to procure those supplies.� Requiring deep cleanings to be completed on a nightly basis, including with the use of electrostatic sprayers.� Improving HVAC systems to ensure proper ventilation.� Setting-up enhanced cleaning in classrooms, bathrooms, and for high touch areas such as doorknobs and shared equipment such as laptops. � Providing teachers with cleaning supplies for classrooms.Maintaining Healthy OperationsTestingCOVID-19 diagnostic testing guidance continues to evolve. We will provide additional policy guidance as it becomes available, as is applicable.Screening and Entry/Dismissal ProtocolsIn order to minimize the number of individuals who come in contact with each other, and in order to identify potentially sick students and staff to the greatest extent possible, schools will be required to follow all applicable health guidance and to develop entry and dismissal protocols consistent with the latest health guidance, including:� Staying up-to-date on guidance on symptom checks, which continues to evolve.� Screening staff, students, and visitors daily on arrival for symptoms.� Creating guidelines for health screenings of staff who report to work outside of morning arrival. � Managing student drop off and pick up outside the school building to minimize the number of external visitors.o It is strongly recommended that nonessential visitors do not enter the school building. Schools should limit the frequency and duration of other visitors. We will also be asking for feedback from principals, and monitoring best practices for building entry and exit protocols.Movement ProtocolsSimilarly, schools must redesign building movement protocols to keep people in cohorts and allow for physical distancing consistently. In particular, schools are being required, to the extent feasible, to:� Redesign movement protocols within a building to minimize congestion� Designate one-way direction stairwells and single file routes� Address elevator usage policies� Requiring students to stay on campus during lunch periodsSignage may be provided to support appropriate movement protocols.Using Staff to Maintain a Healthy EnvironmentWith health and safety as a priority, it will be important to have staff dedicated to carry out enhanced health operations. Schools should:� Use the Building Response Team structure to develop a school-based COVID-19 team.� Deploy adequate staff to support with daily enhanced health protocols.Community PartnershipsIt is at times like these when we are reminded of the importance of community and helping one another. Schools provide an invaluable service to our communities and should work with all existing local organizations that are also focused on supporting our families. Specifically, we suggest schools:� Leverage partnerships with School Based Health Center (SBHC) providers, Community Based Organizations (CBOs), and other neighborhood partners.� Build and maintain partnerships with mental health providers. Please remember to follow DOE’s procurement rules(Open external link) for these types of engagements.Preparing for When Someone Gets SickStay Home When SickStaff members and students must stay home when sick.Responses to Symptoms or Positive CasesDOE is continuing to monitor relevant state health guidance to:� Design a clear process to monitor COVID-19 cases in school buildings.� Provide the necessary protocols, personnel, space, and record keeping systems for schools to support students and staff who present COVID-19 symptoms. Contact TracingContact tracing will be an important component of keeping our communities and our schools safe. DOE is working with numerous stakeholder groups in this area, including:� NYC Health, to set-up contact tracing and appropriate follow up protocols; and� The NYC Test Trace team, to operationalize how this process will work in schools.As per our school schedules for September, everyone will be receiving their schedules in the mail mid to late August. I understand this is late. However, we will not know which students and teachers will be working and learning remotely until mid-August. Currently, I am meeting with the planning committee looking at possible blended learning schedules and will be meeting with the School Leadership Team this week. The schedules will be determined by the number of students who can safely be in one class at a time. To ensure that we are adhering to the social distancing guidance set forth by the CDC and city, our size classrooms can hold approximately 6 – 10 students including the adults who are present in the room. With this in mind, we would need several cohorts and students would receive live instruction 1 – 2 times per week and remote learning 4-3 times per week. Students would remain in their classrooms for the day and the teachers will be rotated into the classroom to minimize movement. Breakfast and lunch will be served in the same classroom as well. We are still working on many protocols that will need to be put into place prior to school opening to ensure the safety for your children as well as our staff. I will continue to keep you updated and send the schedules once they are fully developed. Please keep in mind, this model is dependent upon the course of the virus and the health data received prior to school opening.
If you would like your child to continue with 100% remote learning and having an option to return to 1-2 days of in person teaching quarterly, please click on the link below.
Link to keep your child at home to continue with remote learning five days a week:
2020-2021 Learning Preference - https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). To choose this option for your child, fill out and submit this form. If you are having difficulties completing this form online, call 311.
Please remember to check the NYC DOE website (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020 for updates on school reopening and I will continue to keep you informed and updated as we embark upon this very necessary work of creating new schedule models of learning.
Please know that you can reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Keep safe…Ms. Ponella
7.20.20 COVID-19: Updates & Resources: Phase 4, NYS Rent Relief Program, & More
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,Please see below. Our Superintendent; Dr. Composto, asked to share it with all families. I hope you find it helpful....Ms. Ponella
Dear community leaders and friends,
The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) is committed to providing information, resources and guidance to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to quality care and support, including testing and treatment for COVID-19. Please read and share this information with your network.From MOIA:
Millions of undocumented workers, vendors, and immigrants are working essential jobs to take care of all of us, yet they are blocked from the most basic forms of income relief. The House took action. When will the Senate? We must fund excluded workers now. Share this message.
Together with NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and NYC Health Hospitals, we penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement urging these agencies to safely and quickly release all children who are detained at ICE detention facilities together with their parents or guardians for their health and safety. Separating children from their parents should never be an option any humane, moral, democratic society considers, let alone chooses. Share this message. COVID-19 Assistance and Funding Opportunities:NYC Renters: Apply by July 30 for New York State COVID Rent Relief Program
What is the COVID Rent Relief Program?New York State has a new rent relief program to help tenants who have lost income during the COVID-19 crisis. The COVID Rent Relief Program will provide eligible households with a one-time rental subsidy that will be sent directly to the household’s landlord. Accepted applicants are not required to repay this assistance.
Applications for the COVID Rent Relief Program, administered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) opened on July 16, and applications must be submitted online or by mail by July 30.�You can apply and find detailed information at: https://bit.ly/hrcnyrrp. The website also includes FAQ documents in Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Haitian-Creole, Bengali, and Korean.�Share this message in multiple languages on Twitter.How do I know if I’m eligible?�Before March 1st and at the time of application, household income must have been below 80% of the Area Median Income, and you must have spent more than 30% of household income on rent. Review NYC Area Median Income, based on household.�You must not have been in receipt of a housing subsidy that caps your rent at 30% of household income (like Section 8 or NYCHA). However, you can apply if you live in a rent regulated or market-rate home.�You do not need a lease.�Households must have someone in the household with U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status (can be a minor).Mixed status families (e.g. a family with a U.S. born child) can apply. IDNYC is accepted as proof of identity.�Households must have lost income between April 1 and July 31.How does it work?This one-time rental subsidy paid directly to landlords will cover the difference between the percent of household income spent on rent on March 1, 2020 and the percent of household income spent on rent at the time the household is applying for assistance. You can apply for up to four months in assistance for the months of April through July 2020.Tenants do not have to be behind on their rent to receive assistance (tenants who are current on their rent payments can have funds applied for a credit for future months). The program is open to households that rent apartments, single-family homes, manufactured homes and manufactured home lots.
This is not a first come first serve type of program. Due to limited funds, HCR will have to prioritize applications from tenants with the lowest incomes and highest rent burden.Applicants will be given notice whether they are eligible and the amount of funds that will be sent to their landlords.Need more information?You can visit the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants’ website or call 311 and say “Tenant Helpline” to inquire further about program eligibility or to receive guidance on the application.
For assistance with problems with your application, you can call the New York State HCR Call Center at 833-499-0318. Call Center support is available from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
If you have questions about immigration and public benefits, call the free, confidential ActionNYC hotline at 800-354-0365, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., or call 311 and say "Public Charge" to access timely and trusted information and connections to legal help.NYC Schools Families: Learn About Automatically Receiving P-EBT, Money for GroceriesNew York State’s Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) is a new benefit that gives $420 per child in money for groceries to all NYC public school families. No sign-up is required. All families of NYC public school children, regardless of immigration status, income, or employment, will receive this money.�If you already have an EBT card or a Medicaid card, the money will automatically be added to your card.�If you do not have an EBT card, you will receive one in the mail. If you are concerned that the State of New York may not have your correct address, please call 833-452-0096 or email otda.sm.eisp.PEBT@otda.ny.gov. �Families of non-public school students should contact the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance at otda.ny.gov to learn if they are eligible.�Learn more at on.nyc.gov/p-ebt, call 833-452-0096 or email otda.sm.eisp.PEBT@otda.ny.gov. �Download this guidance in multiple languages. NYC Residents: Act by October 15 to Get Your Economic Impact Payment
Assistance is available to help New Yorkers get their Economic Impact Payment (stimulus payment) this year. The payment is up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per child. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) has created an Economic Impact Payments Poster with information about the October 15, 2020 deadline. Translations of the poster/flyer are available in DCWP’s COVID-19 hub: nyc.gov/DCWPAlerts.
Free financial counseling by phone: Professional financial counselors from NYC Financial Empowerment Centers are available by phone to answer questions about eligibility, help you open a bank account and set up direct deposit for your payment, and check the status of a payment. Visit nyc.gov/TalkMoney to book an appointment.
Free tax preparation online: You must take action by October 15 to receive your stimulus payment this year. This may mean filing a tax return, or registering for your payment as a “non-filer” on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website if you are not required to file a tax return because your income was too low—under $12,200 (single filer) or under $24,400 (joint filers). IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparers from NYC Free Tax Prep can guide you. To use the free service, you must earn $64,000 or less (families) or $45,000 or less (single filer). Visit nyc.gov/taxprep for information about NYC Free Tax Prep providers and how to contact them.Community-Based Organizations: Apply by August 10 to Conduct Outreach for NYC Care Program
A new Request for Proposals (RFP) from NYC Health Hospitals is seeking CBOs in Manhattan and Queens to help engage prospective NYC Care members. Led by NYC Health Hospitals, NYC Care offers quality health care services, at low or no-cost, to New Yorkers who do not qualify for or cannot afford health insurance. Your immigration status and income do not matter.
Through the RFP, the City will provide over $1 million in funding over six months to CBOs to conduct inclusive, linguistically and culturally competent outreach to help enroll Queens and Manhattan residents in NYC Care.
Once enrolled, new patients can expect primary care appointments within two weeks of calling the hotline, a financial counseling screening, expanded pharmacy hours, and access to low or no-cost primary, preventive, and specialty care.
Interested CBOs can find the RFP on the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City webpage, nyc.gov/fund, and apply by the 5 p.m. deadline on August 10, 2020. Read and share Commissioner Mostofi’s column with more information about the RFP.Virtual Events:Small Business Services Webinars: Guidelines for Reopening Businesses in NYC
Need assistance navigating reopening and other requirements related to COVID-19? Go to nycsmallbizcourses.eventbrite.com to see a list of upcoming webinars by the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS). Topics include state requirements for reopening, recommendations and best practices for reopening, employee support, compliance and enforcement, and resources available to help your business.�English: Monday, July 20 at 6 p.m.�English: Wednesday, July 22 at 12 p.m.�Spanish: Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m.�Chinese: Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m.CCHR Forum on Anti-Black Racism and Bystander InterventionOn Wednesday, July 22 at 6 p.m., the New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) will discuss their newest report that examines the role anti-Black racism has had in the founding of the City of New York and the ways anti-Black racism manifests in the present day. Hollaback! will facilitate a Bystander Intervention Training on Anti-Black Racist Harassment. Share about the event on Twitter.�RSVP at http://bit.ly/BystanderInterventionTraining722Virtual Town Hall with APNA Brooklyn Community CenterOn Tuesday, July 21 at 12:00 PM.This virtual information session will be on COVID-19 resources and services available in NYC. The event will be held in English and Urdu.�The event will be streamed to facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/Apnacenter�Watch live and RSVP here: bit.ly/2O9eQE3 Virtual Town Hall with NYC’s Ghanaian CommunityOn Sunday, July 26 at 11:00AM.This town hall in partnership with the Ghana Parade Council will connect Ghanaian New Yorkers to City programs and resources. All are welcome.�The event will be streamed to facebook here.�Watch live and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/GhanaianTHA New Pathway to Status: Forum on Liberian Refugee Fairness Law (LRIF)
On July, 29, 2020, join African Communities Together, the Union of Liberian Associations in the Americas, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, and more for a special information session regarding the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LIRF) Act set to expire in December 2020. Tune in to ask your questions and learn about this important legislation.�The event will be streamed to facebook.com/nycimmigrants �You can also watch live and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/GhanaianTHMOPD Virtual Events: 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On Sunday, July 26, the anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MOPD and members of the disability community are hosting Disability Unite, a four-hour live-streamed event full of music, dance, discussion, live gaming, and more. A full calendar of City-run and community events can be found at NYC.gov/ADA30.We Speak NYC: Free Online English Conversation Classes
We Speak NYC is offering free, online English conversation classes this summer. Check out our updated schedule of classes and drop in at a time that works for you to practice your English skills, learn about City resources for immigrant communities, and make new friends. Learn more at wespeaknyc.cityofnewyork.us/wsnyc-online-classes.
Citywide UpdatesPlans for Phase Four of Restart NYC
The City begins Phase Four of its reopening on Monday, July 20. This phase includes reopening for low-risk outdoor arts and entertainment, media production, and professional sports competitions with no fans.
The reopening date for higher education, Pre-K to grade 12 schools, low-risk indoor arts and entertainment, and malls have not yet been determined. Visit nyc.gov/coronavirus for updates on New York City’s plan for reopening.Businesses should visit nyc.gov/business for industry reopening guides, free webinars, outreach flyers, and other resources in multiple languages. Business owners can call the dedicated SBS Restart Hotline for assistance: 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).New York State Issues Executive Order for Bars and Restaurants
Governor Cuomo signed an Executive Order requiring that bars and restaurants must only serve alcohol to people who are also ordering and eating food.
The order includes information about the new “Three Strike” rule: any establishment that receives three violations will be shut down.
The NYC Department of Small Business Services is offering free virtual compliance consultations for restaurant and bar owners. Learn about the virtual compliance consultations and the Open Restaurants program. Business owners with questions can call the SBS hotline 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692).�Read the New York State Executive Order.�Read the New York State Liquor Authority Guidance on the requirement that licensees with on-premises service privileges serve food with alcoholic beverages.Large Events Are Canceled Through September 30Under the Mayor’s Executive Order, large events requiring a city events permit will be canceled through September 30 as the City works to prioritize open spaces for public use. The City will not issue a permit for any event in a location that interferes with the Open Streets or Open Restaurants programs. Permits will also be denied for all events larger than one block, stage/video events that require amplification, street fairs, and events in parks that may unreasonably diminish public use. The City will refund or defer fees paid in connection with a denied permit.
Events that do not conflict with Open Streets or Open Restaurant areas and are for locations, one city block or smaller, can still apply for a permit. Demonstrations, religious events, and press conferences will be exempt from the Mayor’s Executive Order and may receive permits.Keeping New Yorkers Cool and Safe This Summer
The first set of “Cool Streets” for this summer was announced with expanded cooling options on existing Open Streets in the most heat-burdened parts of New York City. The Cool It! NYC program prioritizes new cooling options on blocks in vulnerable neighborhoods with the highest tree-based shade and fire hydrants with spray caps. During heat advisories, NYCDEP and FDNY will proactively install spray caps on these streets’ hydrants to ensure every New Yorker living in a heat-burdened community is within 1/4 mile of an outdoor cooling element. The City plans to open three public swimming pools on July 24, followed by another 12 on August 1.Visit nyc.gov/parks/coolitnyc to find a cooling element near you or call 311 to request a spray cap.Preliminary NYC School Reopening Plans for Fall 2020
The City announced preliminary plans for reopening schools in September, assuming the city continues to meet all necessary COVID-19 public health thresholds.
Driven by the health and safety of school communities, schools will be provided with specific models to develop schedules for students that include in-person and remote instruction every week. Personalized schedules will be shared with families in August, and the Department of Education will continue to update families so they can plan for a successful return to school buildings. Reopening plans will cover four main areas: health and safety (Personal Protective Equipment, hygiene, and social distancing); building programming and scheduling; blended learning; and family engagement. This equitable approach balances academic needs with the health and safety of our communities. Multilingual learners will receive an instructional program that ensures continued progress in language development and area knowledge. In-person services will be offered to students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) who opt to receive them.All students will have an option to be all-remote in the fall. Parents and guardians can opt their child into a fully remote learning model by filling out a form at nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference. Families who choose full-time remote learning for September can opt back into in-person instruction by filling out the form again up until August 7.
After August 7, families who chose full-time remote learning will be able to opt back into in-person instruction during designated time frames during the school year, starting this fall.�The City will continue to coordinate closely with the State as these plans develop to ensure a safe reopening. Read the press release.�Visit schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020 for more information. Principals will hold parent meetings in July to discuss individual school plans Free Childcare for 100,000 Students in Fall 2020The City is planning to provide quality, safe, free childcare options for 100,000 children this fall. These childcare options will provide relief for families who cannot stay home or find alternate care for their children on days they are not in school buildings.Childcare will be made available for children in 3K through 8th grade, and there will be approximately 50,000 seats available each day. Given the nature of a blended remote and in-person approach, this means the City plans to serve at least 100,000 students total.The Administration is working to identify locations and maximize available space for childcare in schools, community centers, libraries, cultural organizations, and more. New Yorkers with available space that could potentially be utilized for childcare should visit www.nycsca.org/realestate/sites. The City is working to have as many seats as possible ready for the first day of school, with capacity building out over time.Annual Tax Lien Sale Postponed Until September
The annual tax lien sale has been postponed until September 2020 as the city continues its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.Property owners who are facing hardships making their property tax payments can take advantage of several existing DOF programs. These include exemption programs to lower the amount of taxes owed, standard payment plans, or a new Property Tax and Interest Deferral (PT AID) program, for those who qualify. DOF also provides a monthly property tax billing service to facilitate budgeting for property owners billed on a quarterly or semi-annual basis. Read the press release here. Additional Resources:Pandemic Benefits Guidance
Many people who have been impacted by COVID-19 qualify for benefits to help them buy groceries, get health care, or get financial support to make up for lost income. See what support you might be eligible for at access.nyc.gov/pandemic-benefits-guidance. Downloadable PDF translations of this guidance are available. MOIA Resources for Immigrant Communities During COVID-19
Many city services are available to all New Yorkers no matter what your immigration status is and regardless of your ability to pay. View the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs’ (MOIA) resource guide for immigrant communities at nyc.gov/immigrants/coronavirus. Downloadable PDF translations of this resource guide are available.
View the guide online in: العربية | বাংলা | Fran�ais| 简体中文| Krey�l ayisyen | 한국어 | Polski | Espa�ol | Русский | اردوIn solidarity and community,Nick
7.15.20 Concerns about reopening schools in 2020-2021. Opportunity to opt into 100% remote learning.
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,I have received a few questions about parent/guardian options for school reopening plans for our school year 2020-2021.
In these uncertain times, I can understand how things may seem confusing. Yes, parents/guardians do have a choice. What we do know, is that if school reopens in September it will be at best a blended learning model. This means students at LAMS will be in school 1 - 2 times per week and the other days at home learning remotely. Parents also have an opportunity to keep their child at home to receive remote learning for the full five days. The link is below if you would like to keep your child at home.
At this time, we are currently working on a blended learning model schedule (students in school 1 – 2 days at most a week, and 4 - 3 days remote learning at home) and developing protocols to ensure their safety. I know many parents/guardians are concerned about child care. However, at this time, we cannot guarantee that your child’s schedule will be the same week to week. We also cannot guarantee that siblings will have the same schedule. We are a large school and we can have at most 9 students in a class at a time to ensure social distancing. This constraint is proving to be very difficult to schedule. Please know your child's safety is our utmost concern in planning.
Parent Choice:
- Have your child attend school 1-2 days per week and learn from home 4-3 days per week.
- If you want this option, you do not have to fill out any form. A schedule will be sent to you in August.
- Have your child continue with remote learning at home for all five days of the week.
- You will periodically have an option to opt your child back into a blended learning model throughout the school year.
2020-2021 Learning Preference - https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). To choose this option for your child, fill out and submit this form. If you are having difficulties completing this form online, call 311.
Please remember to check the NYC DOE website (https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020 for updates on school reopening and I will continue to keep you informed and updated as we embark upon this very necessary work of creating new schedule models of learning.If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.Stay safe…Ms. Ponella
7.8.20 Update from Chancellor on reopening school
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see attached for a letter from the Chancellor on his update about reopening schools in September.You can also find all updates and letters at: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020 and programming and scheduling options at: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/school-schedules
Since we are a large school and will need at least 3 cohorts we will be considering the option models that can accommodate our size. I will be meeting with my planning committee and SLT to discuss which schedule model works best for our school size and space capacity to ensure the safety of all students and adults in the building. As we meet, I will be updating you on our progress. Please remember that any form of scheduling and programming will be guided and dictated by our governor and health and safety measures outlined by the CDC. At best, the hybrid models will allow for children to be in school 1-2 times per week on a rotating basis. As stated in the Chancellor's attached letter, you will also have an opportunity to choose full remote learning for their child. More information will be coming from the Chancellor on this option.
I hope you are all enjoying your summer and keeping safe.....Ms. Ponella
Attachment(s): Update for Families-Reopening_July 8 2020.pdf
7.7.20 Teenagers and Reopening
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see below for a link to a good article on "Teenagers and Reopening". It offers helpful suggestions to communicated, listen and address these concerns with your child. The site has good information and resources for many topics. I hope you find this helpful and I hope everyone is keeping safe during this time..... Ms. Ponella
https://childmind.org/article/teenagers-and-reopening/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Teenagers%20and%20Reopening&utm_campaign=Weekly-06-23-20
7.7.20 Singers' Workshop at Teachers College at Columbia University for 11 - 17 year olds
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and staying safe. Below is information that was sent to me today from Columbia College. There are scholarships available for those who are interested. I don't know know this program personally, but thought I would share. Please see below for the information to apply and for scholarships...Ms. Ponella
We are excited to announce that registration is open for our special online summer session of the Singers' Workshop at Teachers College which will begin on July 13th, 2020. This session will focus on audition preparation. The workshop is geared to 11 - 17 year old students who want to:
- Prepare for auditions and performances
- Build vocal and musical skills
- Gain confidence in performing
Build Your Audition Book!July 13th - August 5, 20203:30-5:30pm on Mondays and WednesdaysMeetings will be held virtually via Zoom
Develop your vocal technique, learn how to craft the perfect audition "cut," and leave with at least 2-3 new audition songs, perfect for all of your audition needs!In our 4-week summer session, you will learn songs for classical, musical theater, and CCM/pop auditions. Additionally you will have the chance to bring in your own materials for coaching and feedback from our team of voice specialists.At the Singers’ Workshops @ TC students sing collaboratively in a supportive environment. Singers engage in a large ensemble, small groups, and receive individual voice training.Please email, info@singersworkshops.org for questions about enrollmentor visit our website: www.singersworkshops.org.Learn MoreRegister for the Summer Workshop Today!Open to all singersAges 11-17Scholarships available by audition. For more informationand to schedule an audition please contact jeanne@singersworkshops.org
Another opportunity at Teachers College: Every Voice Choirs led byArtistic Director, Dr. Nicole Becker . Learn More about EVC.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact OASID at oasid@tc.edu, (212) 678-3689, (212) 678-3853 TTY, (212) 678-3854 video phone, as early as possible to request reasonable accommodations, such as ASL interpreters, alternate format materials, and a campus map of accessible features. By entering the event premises you consent to videotaping, photography, interview(s) and its/their release to the public. Full photo consent information here. Click here to unsubscribe.Box 99, 525 West 120th StreetNew York, NY 10027� 2020 Teachers College
7.1.20 MP5 Report Card Grades not appearing in NYCSA
Good Afternoon,We wanted to update you on the status of the grade display screen in your NYC Student Accounts. Currently, the 4th marking period grades for our 5th grade students have been successfully migrated over and are displayed correctly. The Final grades have not completely migrated. We are only seeing a few of the courses appearing. We have been in contact with Central Staff at the DOE who are diligently trying to figure out where the glitch is. We are waiting for guidance from them, and as soon as we hear back, we will update you accordingly.
We thank you for your patience and we will be in touch soon.
6.27.20 Last Day of School Message from Chancellor
Please see the attached for a family letter from the ChancellorAttachment(s): Family Letter_Last Day of School_6-26-20.pdf
6.27.20 A Message from our Superintendent, Dr. Philip A. Composto
Please see attached for a summer message from our District Superintendent, Dr. Philip A. Composto.Attachment(s): End of Year Letter - FINAL.docx
6.26.20 Pupilpath grades display, Report Cards, NYCSA
Dear Parents/Guardians,Unofficial report cards, transcripts, and Summer School information can be accessed through the NYC Schools Student Account (NYCSA), as well as Teach Hub. Report cards will be available there tomorrow.
To access these domains, please visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/doe-student-accounts.The page contains instructions, as well as a video tutorial should you need any assistance.
Should you need any further assistance with your NYC schools account, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Mrs. Deborah Cataldo at dvigoritocataldo@schools.nyc.gov.Additionally, Pupilpath is now open and grades are posted there today. To view grades, log into Pupilpath and navigate to the dashboard on the left. Click on Grades, then click on Report Cards, and in the drop down menu, choose Marking Period 5.
Have a wonderful summer!
Your LAMS Family
6.24.20 Let your voice be heard. Return to School 2020 Survey deadline extended.
Extended Deadline to Complete the Return to School 2020 Survey
The deadline to complete the Return to School 2020 Survey has been extended to June 30, to ensure that more students and families are able to participate. As a reminder, this survey was created to gather feedback from students and families about the most important considerations for their return to school in the fall.
All students in grades 6–12, and parents/guardians of students in grades 3K–12 are invited to participate in this anonymous online survey. To access the survey and for more information, see the Return to School 2020 page.
6.21.20 Ms. Ponella's Weekend News
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekend news.I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Father’s Day! Thank you for being the guiding light in your child’s life. And for those whose fathers are no longer with them, may their warm loving memories comfort you during this time. I hope for all, that you have an amazing day filled with much love and family.This will be our last week of school for the school year. Friday will be a half day and during this week, our teachers will be preparing for the many different models of learning that we may have in September. They will be preparing on Tuesday through Thursday during the afternoon. Work will be posted for the entire day. This year, we have faced many challenges, and as a school family we have risen above them. I am so proud of our students, teachers and staff. It was a herculean task and through it all, we came out stronger. We are strong. We are Louis Arm STRONG. I am sad that we will not be able to celebrate as we have in the past for our seniors this year. However, we will be planning a celebration when school buildings officially reopen where our students can safely get their hard copy year books, caps and gowns, tee shirts and diplomas as well as full refunds for senior dues. If someone is unable to attend, we will make other arrangements or mail the refunds when school buildings open. Please know, all my decisions are guided by the chancellor’s guidance which is directed by the department of health and center for disease control. Your safety is my utmost concern. We’ve been working hard for the past month or so on our virtual ceremonies. I had a sneak peak of our awards ceremony and it touched my heart. It truly honored our reward recipients. All students receiving an award have been notified. The awards ceremony link will go live at 6:00PM on Monday, June 22. I’m so proud of all my students. Our virtual graduation ceremony will go live on June 24 at 6:00PM. I’m sure all my seniors will be impressed with the production and will enjoy the big surprises! The senior virtual year book link, which is a digital yearbook of our hardcopy will be given out on June 23 for our seniors and their classmates to sign.Report card grades will be available on Pupil Path on Friday after 3:00PM.As information and guidance becomes available about the opening of our next school year, I will continue to communicate with you via my voice messages. Also, please remember to check the NYC Department of Education website for updates.Always remember to remind your child to wash their hands frequently, stay inside, cover their face if you have to go outside, to do their very best and to never ever give up. Please let your child know that Ms. Ponella and the LAMS staff misses them so much and believes in them.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS, where what happens here will change the world.
6.15.20 Weekend News from Ms. Ponella
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,In case you missed my voice weekend news message, please see below. Stay safe....Ms. Ponella------------------------------------------------------06.14.2020Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekend news.I have a few updates and reminders.First, I’d like to give a big shout out to all our students who were honored this past Friday during our Arista Ceremony and our teacher production team who produced the ceremony. Congratulations on your hard work and efforts.Second, it was on our hearts to do something special for our graduates other than the virtual graduation ceremony, which will have some big surprises in it. It has always been a tradition at LAMS that the day after graduation, the students would receive their yearbooks and have time to get them signed. We have arranged for our students’ year books to be available digitally for them to have and sign on June 23 to continue this great tradition! They will receive their hard copies, caps and gowns and diplomas when school buildings are officially reopened again. We were so happy to be able to make this happen for them! Information will be coming shortly on how to access the digital yearbook.Last week, the Chancellor held a zoom meeting for all principals, where he outlined some possible models for the reopening of school in September. He emphasized that these hybrid models will solely be dependent upon the health advisories from the state and CDC. The hybrid models, will allow children to be in school part of the time and continue to learn remotely part of the time, so we can adhere to social distancing measures. Earlier I sent out a link for parents to have their voice heard about these options. I encourage all of you to fill out the survey. As a school community along with our School Leadership Team and Instructional Leadership Team, we will be reviewing these models. School will not be business as usual in the fall, but I know together, we will continue to do what’s best for your children as we continue to work together and rise above the storms.Also, we are expecting great budget cuts. If you haven’t filled out your census survey, please do so. This allows for additional funding. Filling it out does not require immigration status. A link was sent out earlier on Pupil Path.Just a gentle reminder that Pupil Path is on downtime while we are learning how to migrate systems to begin calculations for final grades. Final grades will be available on June 27 via Pupil Path. We appreciate your understanding in these matters.Always remember to remind your child to wash their hands frequently, stay inside, cover their face if you have to go outside, to do their very best and to never ever give up. Please let your child know that Ms. Ponella and the LAMS staff misses them so much and believes in them.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS, where what happens here will change the world.
6.15.20 An important message from the Chancellor
Ms. Ponella from I S 227 Louis Armstrong Middle School has sent you a message:30Q227 | 6/15/2020 8:45:38 PMDear LAMS Families, Please see attached for an important message from the Chancellor. Stay safe....Ms. Ponella Attachment(s): Update for Families_June 15 2020.pdf
6.15.20 Survey for parents and students
Good Afternoon,A couple of teachers said they did not receive information on the survey below. See below.----------------------------------Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see below for a note from the Chancellor and duplicated in the attached on what the school year 2020 - 2021 may look like. The link will also allow for multiple translations.Link for the survey: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/in-our-classrooms/return-to-school-2020-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dear Families,I hope you are staying safe and healthy. We are heading towards the end of the school year, soon to close the chapter on an experience none of us could have imagined.But while we are thinking about concluding one chapter, we are focused on the beginning of another: what the future of our schools will look like, and how we will come back in September for the 2020-21 school year. I am writing today with an important update and an opportunity to lend your voice to the planning for this fall.You, your children, and all the staff at DOE have done an extraordinary job adjusting to a total transformation of education in the nation’s largest public school system. We must continue to center health and safety and be prepared to follow guidance issued by health experts and other important authorities as autumn approaches. Since we don’t know what the state of the coronavirus will be at that time, we must be ready for a number of options for teaching and learning. In addition to the risks posed by COVID-19 directly, we are acutely aware of the emergence of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), a condition related to COVID-19 that has affected children in New York City as well as across the country and the world.What Might Fall 2020 Look Like?We have not yet made any firm decisions for what this fall will look like as we start the 2020-2021 school year. However, we believe that all options will need to take into account social distancing. We know that for many students, nothing can quite match full-time teaching and learning in a school building. Given the ongoing health risks related to COVID-19, we also need to prepare for a variety of educational models and approaches, including what I call blended learning. Blended learning means combining in-person and remote instruction to create a powerful educational experience where each mode of learning supports the other. Throughout it all, the goal remains to provide as much in-person learning as possible, and give every child the academic support they need while keeping them safe.Lend Your Voice Through the Return to School 2020 SurveyThere are many ways blended learning can operate, and we know every student and family has experienced remote learning differently. We want to hear from you about your preferences and concerns as we head into the 2020- 2021 school year. We have created a short survey for both families and students—please take a moment to fill it out and share your thoughts by Monday, June 22. The survey is anonymous and should take about 7 minutes to complete. It’s available in 9 languages at schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020, and those without the ability to complete it online can do so by calling 311. Thank you in advance for taking the time to again give us your feedback: it will help us to better serve you.Richard A. CarranzaChancellorNew York City Department of Education
6.14.20 We need your help. 2020 Census
Census 2020As we grapple with COVID-19, completing the 2020 Census is even more important now than ever. The number of New Yorkers who are counted will determine how much funding we receive for our schools and public services over the next 10 years. City schools receive more than $781 million every year in Title I funding, based on census data. In addition, the census helps determine funding for early learn centers, in-school and afterschool youth programs, childcare programs, and other services that support our school communities. You can play an active role in ensuring an accurate count by completing the census online at my2020census.gov, or by calling 844-330-2020, and completing the brief survey, which is open until October 31.
6.14.20 Parent and Student Survey for school year 2020-2021. Your voice counts.
Ms. Ponella from I S 227 Louis Armstrong Middle School has sent you a message:30Q227 | 6/14/2020 12:32:39 PM
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see below for a note from the Chancellor and duplicated in the attached on what the school year 2020 - 2021 may look like. The link will also allow for multiple translations.Link for the survey: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/in-our-classrooms/return-to-school-2020
6.4.20 Free Summer Enrichment Program
Please see below and attached from our College For All Partner; Practice Makes Perfect , for a free summer enrichment program for your child. During remote learning, I have heard great testimonies of the quality of the Practice Makes Perfect tutoring service that was provided free by them. I'm sure their summer enrichment program will a wonderful program for your child to attend.....Ms. Ponella---------------------------------------------------Over the summer, children forget 2.5 – 3.5 months of their learning in a typical school year. This year, the losses are expected to be greater. Our partner, Practice Makes Perfect has designed an academic enrichment program for children in grades 3 - 8 to combat the loss and help children make growth this summer. The program has a limited number of spots for NYC Public School children. Here’s the link to express interest: https://forms.gle/nmGxRanKCpuQaZDSA]
6.4.20 Pupil Path Downtime
Dear LAMS Family Members,Please be aware that as of June 8th, Pupilpath access will be modified as teachers migrate 4th marking period grades from Google Classroom to Skedula grade books. During this time, you will lose access to assignment grades. Point values will be disabled for the 4th marking period as we import Google Classroom assignments and align grades per the Chancellor's mandate for final grade point marks.
We do not want you to receive unnecessary notifications while assignment grades are being imported en masse. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Stay safe....Ms. Ponella
6/2/20 Grade 8 Regents Waiver
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,As you know, all NYS State and Regents tests have been canceled and waived for this year. All of our students are eligible for this waiver. Students will receive credit for the course and not be required to take the test. However, if you would like waive this decision for Regents courses you may. Please keep in mind, declining to waive a Regents exam due to COVID-19 is a permanent decision. Students whose parents decline Regents waiver(s) must continue to prepare for a future administration of the required Regents exam(s) and pass those exams to graduate. Please send me an email ASAP, if you would like to waive your child’s waiver for the Regents test.Attached is information on Waiver GuidanceStay safe…..Ms. Ponella
Attachment(s): regents-exam-waiver-guidance.pdf
6/2/20 Unprecedented Times - Support Available
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,As we welcome in June, I wanted to express that for the past few months we have been in unprecedented times. Aside from the life changing events surrounding the COVID 19 pandemic that we are currently still living with, we are now experiencing the impact of current events occurring in our nation, state and communities. During this time, your children may have a lot of questions and may be experiencing a range of emotions. It’s important to have these conversations with your children. Below is a link to help guide you through these conversations with your children.
Resource: This is from the Anti-Defamation League:Table Talk-Family Conversations about Current Events https://www.adl.org/education/resources/tools-and-strategies/table-talk
Please know our Guidance Counselors and School Social Worker is on hand for your children to speak to. This will be a safe space for your children to talk about their feelings at this time. Teachers and staff have also been provided with educational DOE resources as student questions may arise. Contact information:
House 2 Guidance CounselorDr. Franco GordilloFgordil@schools.nyc.gov(631) 319-9455
House 3 Guidance CounselorMs. Randi SteinRdepalo@schools.nyc.gov(631) 971-8565
House 4 Guidance CounselorMr. Matt DePaloMdepalo@schools.nyc.gov(631) 623-8434
School Social WorkerMs. Kristin HymanKhyman3@schools.nyc.gov(631) 971-8856Stay Safe....Ms. Ponella
5/30/20 Ms. Ponella's Weekly News
Good Evening,In case you missed my voice message earlier this evening, please see below for my weekly news. Stay safe....Ms. Ponella-----------------------------------------05.30.2020Good Evening LAMS Family Members, this is Ms. Ponella the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekend news.I hope everyone is having a restful weekend and keeping safe. I can’t believe we are in our final month of learning. As I reflect upon the school year, it presented as one of the most challenging years in my 35 years plus of education. We went from the comfort of being in our school building to going fully remote in the midst of a pandemic. Our teachers were tasked with developing skills that would ordinarily take 6 months of dedicated training to master in just 3 days. Many of our families and staff have suffered great loss, have become sick, lost their incomes and are learning how to adjust to this new normal. As a school community, we have come together to help, support and provide for our school family in need and grieving during these times. If you are a family that needs support, we are here for you. I’ve also seen our school community come even closer together. Everyone working together to gather resources, develop new ways to communicate and engage with each other and continue to rise above the situation. I don’t know what the school year will look like in September, but I know we are strong and we will continue to rise above the storms and work together to continue to do what’s best for our students, families and teachers.Last week, I announced the ceremony dates to honor our students. It will not be able to replace an in person ceremony, but our committees have been working hard to make it special for our graduates and honorees. We are also planning for a special celebration when we are able to be back in our school.All ceremonies will be a pre-recorded presentation that will go live on You-tube at 6:00PM. We wanted to ensure that all our essential workers, first responders, and health care workers are available to enjoy the celebrations with their family. We will send out the link when the projects are completed and are ready to go. The link will also be available after it goes live for everyone to enjoy for years to come. We are encouraging families and students to join together and have watch parties for everyone to celebrate at the same time or at their convenience. Again the dates for our ceremonies are:
- Arista – June 12th - Link goes live at 6:00PM
- Awards – June 22
- Graduation – June 24
This Thursday, is the Chancellor’s Professional Learning Day for teachers. Teachers will be meeting to learn new forms of remote learning and other needed training. School will still be in session for your children. Work will be posted for them to work on. As always, I’d like to thank all our first responders, healthcare workers and essential workers for the sacrifices they are making for all of us. We couldn’t do it without you.Always remember to remind your child to wash their hands frequently, stay inside, cover their face if you have to go outside, to do their very best and to never ever give up. Please let your child know that Ms. Ponella and the LAMS staff misses them so much and believes in them.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS, where what happens here will change the world.
5/30/20 June 4th and June 9th
Good Evening,Please see attached for a letter from the Chancellor concerning your child's expectations for June 4th and June 9th while teachers will be engaging in Professional Learning and reorganizational work. Stay safe....Ms. Ponella
Attachment(s): update-for-families-calendar_may-30-2020.pdf
5/28/20 Update for Free Virtual Soccer Program
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,For those who have sent information to be part of the Free Virtual Summer Soccer Program, a google classroom invitation was sent out today. If you didn't receive it, please email Andrew Ochoa at: aochoa@hispaicfederation.org and let him know that you signed up, but didn't receive the invite.
Andrew OchoaProgram Coordinator, Immigration and Civic Engagemente: aochoa@hispanicfederation.orgt: 212.233.8955 ext. 103 | f: 212.233.899655 Exchange Place, Suite 501 | New York, NY 10005
5/26/20 Ceremony dates and Weekly News from Ms. Ponella
Good Afternoon LAMS Family,In case you missed my voice message this past weekend see below. Also, below are the dates for our upcoming ceremonies. More information will be coming on the ceremonies as we continue to work diligently on the virtual presentations. Although we can't physically be together, our committees have been hard at work to make it a wonderful experience for our students.- Arista, June 12
- Awards Assembly, June 22
- Graduation, June 24 (there will be some big surprises I heard!)
- Tomorrow, all school food sites will continue to distribute food to everyone who needs it.
- Earlier in this week, I sent out information receive the approximate $420 food allocation that is being given to everyone. You may want to register for the webinar to learn more about this. The link is now working on Pupil Path.
- Summer School will be taking place remotely this year. Students who need to attend will be noticed in June.
5/26/20 Food Benefits for All NYC Public School Students Pandemic EBT (P-EBT)
Good Evening,Attached is a one-pager with some overview information about P-EBT (food allocation money for NYC students), in English and Spanish. Updates and resources can be found on the below website:
https://www.communityfoodadvocatesnyc.org/p-ebt
I hope you find this helpful.....Ms. Ponella
Attachment(s): PEBT informes-052620-SPA.pdf CFA_About_P-EBT_052220.pdf
5/26/20 FREE Summer Enrichment Program for Low-Income NYC Children, Limited Spots, Please Act Now (Grades 3 - 8)
Good Afternoon,Below is a message shared with me for a free Summer Enrichment Program. This is the same group that is our College For All Partners and has been facilitating tutoring for our students. Please see below for links in English and Spanish to show your interest in this program.------------------------------------------I am excited to share an opportunity for our scholars and families who have children in grades 3 – 8 to participate in a FREE virtual summer enrichment program with Practice Makes Perfect this summer. In addition to enrichment activities, students will be working on reading and math to help stem the summer learning loss.
The program is open to NYC public school students across the entire city. Given our working relationship with Practice Makes Perfect, they have shared the interest survey with us to share with our families one week before they release it to the public. There are currently 5,000 spots in the program, and they will only be registering families from the interest survey.
Here’s the link to the interest survey in English (https://forms.gle/nmGxRanKCpuQaZDSA) and in Spanish (https://forms.gle/GUuL8Xb58dHSt7jq5).
If you have children registered for any NYC public school, they are eligible to participate as well. To learn more about Practice Makes Perfect, visit www.practicemakesperfect.org
Best,
Karim Abouelnaga (He/Him/His)Chief Executive Officer | Practice Makes Perfect25 Broadway, Fl. 12New York, NY 10004Tel: 347-642-1368PracticeMakesPerfect.org
5/21/21 Food Assistance for Families
Please see the below information on benefits of the food assistance program to help families who receive free and reduced-price meals at school. You are entitled to approximately $420. Please register for the webinar if you would like to know more about this program using the link below.Community Food Advocates Information SessionOn May 12, New York State announced $880 million in food assistance to help New Yorkers with children who receive free and reduced-price meals at school. Since New York City is a universal free lunch district, every public school student qualifies, and the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program will provide households approximately $420 per child.
On Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30-6:00 PM,Community Food Advocates will host a webinar on the rollout of the Pandemic EBT plan in NYC, including how and when the benefits will be distributed and who to contact if problems arise. The webinar is open to all parents of NYC public school students as well as school staff and administrators. Click here to register and contact Abbie Watts, Director of School Partnerships, at awatts@foodadvocates.org with any questions.
5/20/20 Chancellor Update on MIS-C
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) has shared updated information on Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), formerly known as Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). Please see attached for the updates. Stay safe....Ms. PonellaAttachment(s): Update for Families-MISC_May 18 2020.pdf
5/19/20 Update - Summer In the City Sumer School
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see the attached for the Chancellor's guidance on Summer In The City also known as Summer School.... Ms. PonellaAttachment(s): Update for Families-SITC_May19 2020.pdf
5/17/20 Ms. Ponella's Weekend News
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella, the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekend news.I hope everyone is having a restful weekend and when going outdoors remembering to have a face covering and practicing social distancing. You matter to me and I need you.I’m so pleased to announce that we have formed committees to ensure our Seniors will have a remote graduation and awards assembly. It’s important that our Seniors are honored and have these ceremonies still take place. This will be herculean effort by our school team and I’m sure it will be memorable and moving. More information is to come.I’d like to give a big shout out to all of our students who made honor roll for the third marking period! Congratulations on your hard work and achieving this award! I’m so proud of you all. With that said we will also be having a remote Arista ceremony.Thank you parents for continuing to remind your children for submitting their daily attendance google form. This is important for them to be counted for attendance for the day. It’s important for each student to attend their classes, participate and submit their work, as stated in yesterday’s letter sent on grading policy The fourth marking period will be numerical. If your child is unable to attend class, please let the teachers know. Also, remember to ask your child what they are learning in each of their classes to ensure they are attending. Our teachers will be receiving training this week on Pear Deck. It’s a new feature they can use in Google Classroom that will be more engaging for your children. Our teachers are continuing to learn the needed technology to strengthen their tech skills. I’m so proud of all their efforts.As mentioned last week, Parent/Teacher conferences are currently taking place through May 22. If you would like to meet with your child’s teachers, please reach out to them. As always, I’d like to thank all our first responders, healthcare workers and essential workers for the sacrifices they are making for all of us. We couldn’t do it without you.Always remember to remind your child to wash their hands frequently, stay inside, cover their face if you have to go outside, to do their very best and to never ever give up. Please let your child know that Ms. Ponella and the LAMS staff misses them so much and believes in them.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS, where what happens here WILL change the world.
5/16/20 New Grading Policy Approved by School Leadership Team
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,After meeting with the School Leadership Team this past week, we adapted a new grading policy in alignment to the Chancellor’s new grading policy. The fourth marking period will continue to be a numerical grade. This is the same system as the first three marking periods. However, the weights of the assignments have changed for the fourth marking period. 65% of your child's grade will reflect their classwork, homework, projects, and tasks. 35% will reflect assessments. In keeping with the Chancellor’s final grades of a letter system, for a student to receive an MT; meaning Meeting Standards, the student must have a 70% or higher cumulative average of the 4 marking periods. If a student has a cumulative average 65% -69%, the student will receive an N meaning Needs Improvement. If a student has a cumulative average of less than a 65%, the student will receive an NX meaning, Course is Still in Progress. It’s important for your children to attend all their classes and to continue to do their very best. Our teachers are keeping the integrity of the standards and preparing them for the next grade. Louis Armstrong Middle SchoolHelen Ponella, Principal
Remote Learning Grading Policy
Approved by SLT on May 14, 2020
Remote Learning Grading Policy Marking Period 4(Numerical Grade)65%: Assignments - Classwork, HW, projects, tasks, etc.35%: Assessments
Final Grade (Letter grade - no longer a cumulative average of the 4 marking periods)MT: Meets StandardN: Needs ImprovementNX: Course in Progress
Important Note about Final Grade MT: Average of four marking periods: 70% and aboveN: Average of four marking periods: 65% - 69% or belowNX: Below 65 - Insufficient Work for the Academic Year
* Final grades will be based on a holistic review of student progress before and after remote learning * Attendance will not be a factor*No student will receive a final failing grade.
5/12/20 Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,Please see attached for a letter from the Chancellor for information about Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome, or PMIS, a new health condition appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere, and which may be associated with COVID - 19 in children. The situation is still developing and we will provide further updates and guidance as new information becomes available. It will be posted to the Coronavirus Parent Letters page on the Info Hub. Stay safe...Ms. PonellaAttachment(s): Update for Families_PMIS_May 11 2020 1.pdf
5/12/20 Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens Webinar Series
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see below and attached from NYC Council Member Francisco Moya for information on Neighborhood Housing Topics, Unemployment Benefits and Federal Government Aid . I hope you find this helpful. Also know we are here if you are in need.....Ms. PonellaPlease see the attached flyer for more info.Por favor abre el folleto para mas detalles en espanol.
Good afternoon, I hope you and your loved ones are all doing well. On behalf of Council Member Moya I want to remind you that tonight kicks off the Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens Webinar Series on various topics. Please see the attached flyer for details on how to register in advance.
SpanishBuenas tardes,Espero que usted y sus seres queridos estan bien. En nombre del miembro del Consejo Municipal Francisco Moya, quiero recordarles que esta noche se inicia la serie de seminarios web de Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens sobre varios temas. Consulte el folleto para obtener detalles sobre como registrarse con anticipacion.
05.12.20 – NHSQ and CM Moya Informational Series – Tenants Rights – English / SpanishWednesday 05.13.20 - NHSQ and CM Moya - Affordable Housing Tenants Rights and NYC Resources and Aid– English / SpanishThursday 05.14.20 - NHSQ and CM Moya Informational Series – Unemployment Benefits and Federal Government Aid – Dual LanguageFriday 05.15.20 - NHSQ and CM Moya Informational Series – Affordable Housing – Dual Language Tuesday 05.19.20 - NHSQ and CM Moya Informational Series – First Time Homebuyer - EnglishWednesday 05.20.20 - NHSQ and CM Moya Informational Series – First Time Homebuyer - Spanishkind regards,
Phiveline SolanoDistrict DirectorNYC Council Member Francisco Moya T: 718-651-1917
5/10/20 Ms. Ponella's Weekend News
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekly news.This weekend, we celebrate Mother’s Day! I’d like to wish everyone a Happy Mother’s Day. We celebrate everyone who holds" the title of mother, grandmother, foster mother, godmother, step mother, spiritual mother or just being that "special mom" to someone, you are so precious and amazing individuals! For those who are missing the presence of their mothers today, may the wonderful warm memories comfort you. I hope your day is filled with much love, joy and a day where warm memories are made to last forever.Yesterday, I sent out a link to help you navigate google classrooms. I heard the link is not working and will look into this and resend. Please know we are always here to help and support you in this new normal of remote learning.I’d like to thank you for reminding your child to sign into their google attendance each day and for encouraging them to stay on task in their classes. With the new grading policy, there will be a numerical grade for the 4 Marking Period and it’s important for your child to continue to do their very best taking into account their unique circumstances. We continue to be flexible with our assignments and deadlines. If your child is not able to participate in class, please let their teachers know. We continue to have our wellness calls to check in on families to see how we can help and support you during this time and for those students who have multiple absences.For those students who are struggling with the learning, we have arranged for after school tutoring through our College for All Partnership, Practice Makes Perfect, and our Arts and Literacy After school Program. Information for these programs have been sent via Pupil Path and are posted on our website. Please know you can always reach out to our Guidance Department and School Social Worker if you need support. It’s that time of year again. Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be taking place this month in a new way during remote learning. If your child received a promotion in doubt letter or is struggling and you haven’t been able to communicate with the teachers to discuss your concerns, please reach out to them to set an appointment. Here at LAMS our teachers are always willing to speak with you, so please reach out to your child’s teachers, if you would like to meet. For this purpose, they will be taking appointments through May 22.Lastly, I’d like to thank all my teachers and staff in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. I’m so proud of their herculean efforts to adjust to remote learning. We are still learning. Our teachers ensure they are meeting all your child’s needs academically, socially and emotionally while trying to juggle their own home situations and children. I’ve heard from so many parents about the wonderful things their children are experiencing in this new platform of learning and I couldn’t agree with them more. I’d also like to thank all parents who had to take on the role of classroom facilitator while managing your own life situations too! It’s no easy task and I know it isn't easy. However, I know together, we will continue to do what’s best for your child and get through this together and be stronger for it. Below is a link I hope you will enjoy about mothers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezDfo8DSnQsAs always, I’d like to thank all our first responders, healthcare workers and essential workers for the sacrifices you are making for all of us. We couldn’t do it without you. Please listen to this wonderful tribute. It brought tears to my eyes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63tvQBwSSwAlways remember to remind your child to wash their hands frequently, stay inside, cover their face if you have to go outside, to do their very best and to never ever give up. Please let your child know that Ms. Ponella and the LAMS staff misses them so much and believes in them.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS, where what happens here will change the world.
5/9/20 Email Scam. Please read
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,I've been notified by a staff member that she received an email from me and suspected that it wasn't truly me. It wasn't. It seems someone set up a gmail account with my name and school email info attached to it. If you receive an email from:hponell.schools.nyc.gov@gmail.com
DO NOT RESPOND. It is not me. I have alerted gmail to let them know someone is impersonating me.My official email is: HPonell@schools.nyc.gov. This is the only valid NYC DOE email for me.If you have received an email from this fake gmail account, please disregard. Thank you for your support and understanding....Ms. Ponella
5/4/20 Ms. Ponella's Weekend News
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekly news.Hello May! I hope everyone is taking this time to continue to build relationships and checking on those you love who may be alone and need a kind voice to hear. All students who applied for an iPad/laptop, should have received it. If you didn’t receive it or anyone who is having problems with their tech devices can now reach out directly to the Department of Education. A link was sent earlier for this via Pupil Path.I have heard from a couple of parents who had concerns with the Chancellor’s new grading policy. Please know here at LAMS, we are continuing to teach standards-based lessons and keeping the same rigor we have always had in our lessons. We are preparing our students to enter their next grade. The way we are able to teach has changed, but the high standards of teaching and learning has not changed. With the new grading policy, our students will continue to get a numerical grade for the 4th marking period. Therefore, it's still important for our students continue to their best in their unique circumstances during this time. We continue to remain flexible, patient and understanding during this time. Their final grade will not be a cumulative average of the four marking periods but receive one of the three indicators: MT which means meets standards, N which means needs improvement or an NX which means course in progress.I’d like to give a big shout out to the students who submitted poems for our school spirit day! Their words touched my heart. I’m so proud of them all and I can’t wait to see them again.We are continuing to make wellness calls to check in with families and to let you know we are still here and care and we are here to help and support you if you are in need. If you are in need, please reach out to us. We are here for you and together we will get through this time.Thank you for reminding your child to fill out their daily attendance form and for encouraging them and helping them with their school work each day. Thank you to all our first responders, health care workers and essential workers. We couldn’t do it without you.Remember to stay safe, stay inside, wash your hands frequently, cover your face if you have to go outside and know that we can’t wait to see everyone again.This is Ms. Ponella, signing off from LAMS, where what happens here WILL change the world!
5/4/20 New Resource - Family support for help with technical issues
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,If you need any technical help or support about your child's laptop/iPad, please see below. The DOE has set up a family help page to get help.I hope you find this helpful....Ms. Ponella
Launch of Remote Learning Technical Support Ticket System for FamiliesThe DOE is launching a family-facing Remote Learning Technical Support ticket system. Families (or someone on their behalf) can submit requests for technical support for a broad range of issues, including application support, lost, stolen, or broken devices, and delivery status, though the Technical Support for Families page. Note that when families select a topic and issue in the ticket submission form, the form will automatically list common resolutions to technical support problems; if the suggested resolutions do not resolve the family’s issue, they can continue to submit a tech support ticket by completing the form.This family-facing system, and the DOE staff remote learning support ticket system, is intended to replace emails to the SchoolDevices@schools.nyc.gov inbox. Schools should share this new resource with families.
4/30/20 Queens North upcoming Virtual Parent Workshops
Below is the link from Queens North about some upcoming Virtual Parent Workshops.Attachment(s): Queens North Parent Workshops Flyer - QN FINAL Martins Update - 4-29-2020.pdf
4/30/20 Grading Policy Attachment for families
The Chancellor's city-wide grading policy during remote learning to the previous note. Please see attached...Ms. PonellaAttachment(s): Update for Families-Grading Policy_April 28 2020.pdf4/30/20 Updates - Grading Policy, Survey, Student Tech Devices
Good Afternoon LAMS Family Members,Please see the attached for the Chancellor's letter to families for the city-wide grading policy during remote learning. To view the letter in other languages go to: https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/translations/letters/coronavirusAlso, the Chancellor has developed a survey for parent and student feedback on remote learning at: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/remote-learning-surveyIf you applied for technology/iPad device for your child and haven't received it, please contact your child's Guidance Counselor by at:
House 2 Guidance Counselor House 3 Guidance Counselor
Dr. Franco Gordillo Ms. Randi SteinFgordil@schools.nyc.gov Rdepalo@schools.nyc.gov(631) 319-9455 (631) 971-8565
House 4 Guidance Counselor School Social Worker
Mr. Matt DePalo Ms. Kristin HymanMdepalo@schools.nyc.gov Khyman3@schools.nyc.gov(631) 623-8434 (631) 971-8856
4/28/20 Ms. Ponella's Weekend News
Good Evening LAMS Family Members,This is Ms. Ponella, the principal of Louis Armstrong Middle School with your weekend news.I hope everyone is having a restful weekend and keeping safe and healthy. Please know as I learn of new resources and information I am sharing it with you on my voice messages, Pupil Path and our website. Our Parent Coordinator is also sharing the information on her email parent list. Also, the NYC DOE website has an abundance of information and resources posted too. If you are in need, please reach out to us and we will do our best to help and direct you to supports and resources. Earlier, I sent out information for our Arts and Literacy after school program that we partner with. It’s a great resource for our students. We also have additional tutoring services for our students from our College 4 All partnership, Practice Makes Perfect.If you requested an iPad/Laptop for your child, I was told everyone should receive theirs by April 30. If you child does not have the technology to participate in google classrooms, please let their teachers know. This week, our students will have Poetry Spirit Day! I will be attaching the flyer in Pupil Path and teachers will be posting it to their classrooms. Spirit days are a good way to bring our students together and to shine!I’d like to thank everyone for making or new school-wide attendance protocol a success. We still have a handful of students who are not filling out the form to be counted for attendance. Please remind your child to fill the form out each day. The form only needs to be filled out once. As always, remember to stay safe, practice social distance, wear a face covering when going outside, wash your hands and stay inside. Continue to monitor your child’s internet use, remind them to be kind to one another and that we miss them very much.I’d like to thank our first responders, health care workers and essential workers for their service. We couldn’t do it without you.This is Ms. Ponella signing off from LAMS where what happens here will change the world!
Attachment(s): SO - Poem Day - April 2020 - Remote learning.pdf
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