Wagner Weekly Newsletter

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We are excited to let all our families know about the upcoming Halloween Carnival on Tuesday, October 31st. Your student is in for a fantastic time filled with games, activities, music, and more! We invite students to dress up in costumes for the occasion but please note that masks and toy weapons are not allowed. If parents/guardians are interested in volunteering, please see the link under the PA section below. It's going to be a spooktacular time!

We invite you to join us for our monthly Family Advisory Night, where we will discuss the lessons planned for November. This event will take place on Wednesday, November 1st at 6pm in-person in our library, We look forward to engaging with our school community and sharing valuable insights. See you there!

Students are not permitted to leave school on their own prior to the end of the school day (2:45). The parent/guardian or any adult listed on the student’s emergency contact card can pick them up from school.

When arriving to pick up your student, please inform one of our staff members in the lobby of your child's full name and homeroom class number. This will allow us to call your child down promptly. We kindly request that you avoid early pick up during their lunch period or right before dismissal. Thank you for your cooperation.

Attention 7th Grade Families! You are invited for coffee in the cafeteria on Friday, November 3rd from 8:40 to 9:40 AM. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other families in the 7th grade community. Please make sure to mark your calendars and come join us for a cup and some friendly conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!

According to state data, more than 90,000 students haven’t spent funds allocated for them as pandemic food benefits. The funds, known as the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, or P-EBT, are intended to help cover meal costs for families whose students usually receive free meals at school. Because New York City’s public schools have universal meals, all families are eligible regardless of household income. Attached, you will find an article written by Caty Green of Chalkbeat with more information on how to claim your unused funds. Chalkbeat Article.

Attached, you will find a family update for this week, including some useful information for families about the school calendar, admissions information, parent-teacher conferences, and setting up a NYCSA account. Please also find attached a letter for families from the Chancellor and the city’s Health Commissioner regarding respiratory virus season. Translations of both of these documents are available here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

Wagner would like to share some updated information that may be helpful. If you or someone you know could benefit, please share.

The Church of the Epiphany - 351 East 74th (between 1st and 2nd Avenues) hosts a Wednesday Night Dinner Program. It is open for dine-in or take-out from 6-7:30 PM. They also distribute food on Mondays beginning at 1 PM.

Click here for an updated list of additional resources - Meal Programs - Upper East Side.

*Times and dates are subject to change.

As we approach the cold and flu season, we need your assistance. To ensure a safe and healthy environment, we’re asking for donations of tissues, disinfecting wipes, paper towels, and hand sanitizer. Your contributions make a big difference. Donations can be dropped off at the school. We thank you in advance for your support.

Ms. Schwenzer, Wagner's high school advisor, will continue with group office hours. Please use the link below to register and receive the zoom link.

https://calendly.com/aschwenzer/group-office-hours?month=2023-10

We had a fun Friday night movie with many 6th and 7th grade families. Thanks to the incredible Wagner team and parent volunteers for making it happen!

Please join us at our first parent social of the year! We’ll be gathering at Tacombi on Tuesday, November 8th from 6-8pm for some child-free fun. Tacombi is a terrific Mexican restaurant conveniently located at 202 East 70th St. (and 3rd Ave.). So come on down, hang with old friends, and make some new ones!

Save the date for our next PA meeting on Friday, November 17th! We’ll hear from Ms. Duplessis about Wagner’s ARISTA program. We’ll also feature “Parents as Partners,” a special presentation by Asst. Principal Stefanick and “the Dean Team.” As a reminder, all Wagner parents and guardians are encouraged to attend! Click here to register.

The Parents’ Association budget at Wagner Middle School supports vital programs for over 1,100 students, including enrichment, staff development, technology upgrades, parent and student workshops, and so much more. Please support the PA and the Wagner community by making a donation. We’d love to have 100% family participation by June! Any amount is appreciated. Click here for more information.