Ellington Magnet Weekly Newsletter

Hello! We are getting ready!!!!! Can you believe it! We are getting ready! We miss all of you!

The Mayor and Chancellor have just announced that we will have more time to work together in creating the best learning experiences for our families. We have been working day and night to ensure that are school is clean and safe to re-enter.

Today we will have our Town Hall Meeting! TODAY @ 6:30pm - ZOOM Link Provided!

Parents it is VERY IMPORTANT that we Communicate! We are here in the building! PARENTS PLEASE DO NOT VISIT US! The Only Parents that are allowed in the building are parents that have an appointment! NO EXCEPTIONS. BE on time as well! We cannot adjust ourselves while working with others.

I want to thank our Custodial Staff for the GREAT job they have done WIth keeping our building Safe and CLEAN. Look at the outside grounds it is amazing!

JUST ANNOUNCED! School will start for ALL COHORTS of STUDENTS on September 16th, 2020. In Person Learning will start on September 21, 2020!

See you all later this afternoon!

Principal Robyn Hasberry-Signal

Dear PS 140Q Community,

Enjoy your last full week of vacation, before we are all back for the new school year!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone virtually at our next Town Hall Meeting, on Tuesday (see information below).

We are still in the process of reaching out to families who have not responded to the NYCDOE learning preference survey. Please take a minute to respond to the call, so we can support you in completing the survey, or if you have questions regarding it. We want to ensure a smooth first day of school, for all!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. Enjoy the week ahead!

Assistant Principal T. Lewis-Elserafy

New Email Address: TLewisElserafy@schools.nyc.gov

We are looking forward to our school community, joining us for a Virtual Town Hall Meeting, this Tuesday, at 6:30 pm! Get the latest plans about school re-opening and ask your questions! We look forward to seeing you there! Use the link below, via ZOOM, to join!

Topic: Town Hall Meeting - PS 140Q

Time: Sep 1, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/93221775275?pwd=elRRbTFnSmlIRUNVQ0VHUkwwby9rdz09

Meeting ID: 932 2177 5275

Passcode: 607442

One tap mobile

+16465588656,,93221775275#,,,,,,0#,,607442# US (New York)

Dial by your location

+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)

CEC28 will be hosting our monthly Calendar and Business meeting on Thursday, September 3rd at 6:30PM.

Details:

Topic: CEC September Calendar Meeting

Time: Sep 3, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84780503905?pwd=Mkh1UkFLOC9yck9sZzFxemNEbVIxZz09

Meeting ID: 847 8050 3905

Passcode: 9CmETm

Topic: CEC September Business Meeting

Time: Sep 3, 2020 08:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84996845473?pwd=cWE2bzc1Ty9pMElPak5Hb3JZMXhoUT09

Meeting ID: 849 9684 5473

Passcode: 0fmtVz

• "Group A" blended learning: Grade Bands Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grade 2 & Grade 4 (Students will be in-person 5 days a week, during every other week. On days that students are not in the building, students will be learning through remote learning.)

• "Group B" blended learning: Grade Bands Grade 1, Grade 3, Grade 5 (Students will be in-person 5 days a week, during every other week. On days that students are not in the building, students will be learning through remote learning.)

• "Group C" students who will attend 5 days of learning in-person (Students who are part of blended learning, specifically selected based on the following sub-groups: Students with Disabilities (SWDs), English Language Learnings/Multilingual Learners (ELLs/MLLS), Students in Temporary Housing (STH), and Siblings.

• "Group D" students who are 100% Remote Learning (Students will be provided 5 days of instruction, via remote learning.)

Please Note: We will be providing more information about details to the schedules (start and end time) and teacher assignments, as we move forward with planning. We are committed to informing our families of all changes, as soon as they are made. Please ensure that your contact information is up to date!

85 is the approximate total number of students that we have not received their choice of learning preference for the new school year!

• 85 students have automatically defaulted to "Blended Learning" setting, since these families did not complete the learning preference survey by the past due deadline of, August 7th! Your choice may be impacted. We are capped at the number of students allowed in each classroom. We are only allowed on average 11 people in a classroom including teaching staff.

• If you know that you want your child to participate in 100% Remote Learning, you MUST select the option using the following link: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference

• Please visit the Return to School 2020 pages on the website for more information.
  

Changing Preferences

• If you chose 100% Remote Learning but want to change your child’s preference back to Blended Learning, complete this form again by August 7.
• After August 7, any family who chose 100% Remote Learning will have the option to change back to Blended Learning at a few specific times during the school year (Dates to be announced by the NYCDOE.)

It's official, registration season is here! This year's registration process will be different from anything we have ever had before, but we are excited to start off the school year!

Please click the Registration Newsletter link below for our registration procedures.

https://www.smore.com/24e07

Returning to School: The Latest Guidance from our Health Experts

Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Register HERE

Community Food Advocates is hosting two (2) sessions to provide information and support to families and school communities in navigating Pandemic EBT (P-EBT), the $420 food benefit that is being automatically distributed to every NYC public school student.

Click on the link for more information:

https://www.communityfoodadvocatesnyc.org/p-ebt

Upcoming Online Sessions: Wave 3 (Tuesday, 9/1 at 4:30 pm).

Register here: https://www.communityfoodadvocatesnyc.org/webinars

PLEASE NOTE: If the above Zoom webinars have reached capacity and you are unable to register, you can view the session on Facebook Live through our Lunch 4 Learning page.

P-EBT Updates and Resources

• We just heard from Hunger Solutions NY that Group 3 is now in full gear with 35,000 cards per day being sent!
• Important Numbers:
• P-EBT Helpline (OTDA): 1-833-452-0096, staffed 8:30am-5:00pm, M-F (can also email otda.sm.eisp.pebt@otda.ny.gov)
• TO REACH A REPRESENTATIVE: Select language then stay on the line. It will cycle through a menu of options, but just stay on the line and do not push anything (making another selection may lead to a frustrating cycle that doesn't end up with a representative!)
• Set up a PIN: 1-888-328-6399 (this is the same number as checking account balance, but different steps)
• Medicaid Helpline: 1-888-692-6116 (if anyone is not sure what zip code to enter when setting up a PIN for Medicaid CBIC)
• Check account balance: 1-888-328-6399 or visit http://www.connectebt.com/Instructions
• Letter from OTDA
• For Group 2: English / español
• NEW for Group 3: English / español
• PIN set up instructions (please note that these are different for Group 2 and Group 3):
• For Group 2: English / español
• NEW for Group 3: English / español
• Assistance videos from OTDA:
• For Group 2: Activating a NYS Medicaid card for P-EBT food benefits / Activar una tarjeta de Medicaid del estado de Nueva York para beneficios de alimentos P-EBT
• NEW for Group 3: Activating a Pandemic-EBT card to access food benefits / Activar una tarjeta Pandemic-EBT para acceder a los beneficios de alimentos
• We now have a new flyer, created in collaboration with our Youth Food Advocates and Ideas42, with students in Group 3 as the intended audience.
• A reminder that P-EBT is currently $420 per student to cover the period mid-March through the end of June. (There may be some confusion around this, since wave 3 cards have only just started going out.)

To maximize our school’s Title I funding, we encourage families to complete the online Family Income Inquiry Form, (located on the MySchool Apps).

Please complete this form as soon as possible!

As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and early childhood programs will operate on a blended learning model. This means that each week, students will have some school days in person, and some school days remotely. Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this survey

https://prek4all.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ac4kZNaIMaixbc9

The Learning Bridges programs will:

• Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners
• Provide opportunities for children to connect to their remote learning activities
• Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities
• Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools
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You can complete this survey, even if you do not yet know your child’s school schedule. The survey is meant to assess interest; this is not a formal application. More information will be shared by the Department of Education (children in 3-K and pre-K) or the Department of Youth & Community Development (children in grades K-8) about a potential placement in the coming weeks. Programs will become available on a rolling basis beginning at the start of school.

You can also call 311 for support in completing the survey.

In order to help schools to identify families still in need of devices, the DOE is asking that parents fill out the Remote Learning Device request form by August 31 (though the form will remain open throughout the year for parents to use to notify schools of new device and internet-connectivity needs). The August 31 deadline for families will give schools time to assess the needs of their students and plan to fill them by the beginning of the school year.

For anyone who has a DOE-loaned ipad, we have some important updates for you. It is essential that you take the actions below to ensure your child’s ipad is ready for use for return to school. The first day of school is only a few weeks away, and all students will be working remotely for at least a few days a week. Your child will need their ipad to be ready for learning for the fall. Please note that when we have other updates, we will send messages to you and your iPad on Thursdays, and we will let your schools know about the updates.

To prepare, you MUST

Turn on the iPad

Some iPads have not been turned on all summer. We need you to charge and power up the ipad.

Turn Airplane Mode On and Off

This will reset your internet connection

1. Go to Settings
2. Find the Airplane Mode button
3. Turn Airplane Mode on for ten seconds (button turns green)
4. Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the ipad reconnects to the internet
5. You will see the connected icon at the top of the screen
6. Go to schools.nyc.gov to make sure your ipad is connected to the internet - all DOE-loaned ipads have internet access.

Sign into Zscaler

In order to ensure your child is using the internet with all the safety the DOE requires and protect your child. You will need your child’s @nycstudents.net account. Once you get that please follow these directions, or see the instructions on our Zscaler page:

1. On the main screen, click the Zscaler icon. After clicking the icon, you will be taken to the login page.
2. Enter your child’s @nycstudent account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in), then click the “sign in” button.
3. Click on the "allow" button and wait one minute for a connection to be established until you will see the Zscaler screen
4. Once the connection is secure, close the app
5. That is it. You can use the iPad normally now.

Sign into the Learn at Home App

To get ready for the first day of school, make connecting to learning and support much easier for your child (and you, too!), and allow you to get notifications on the iPad:

1. Find the Learn at Home icon on the main screen on the iPad
2. Log in the same way you did for Zscaler, using the same @nycstudents.net account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in)
3. From the Learn at Home app your child can access TeachHub, Google Classroom and get help.

Good news! Your child’s iPad is Now a Hotspot

That allows you to connect other devices used for remote learning to the internet. It is easy:

1. Go to Settings
2. Find Personal Hotspot and click to take you to the login screen
3. Select Allow Others to Join
4. Devices other students in your house are using for remote learning can be added to that connection
5. As a reminder, as with the ipad itself, the hotspot connection is to be used only to access remote learning activities. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited.

Visit this link for more information: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipad

Netflix is looking to celebrate Black voices and authors with a new live-action preschool series.

The streamer has ordered twelve five-minute episodes of “Bookmarks: Celebrating Black Voices,” which will feature Black celebrities and artists reading children’s books written by Black authors, which highlight the Black experience.

https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/netflix-celebrating-black-voices-live-action-preschool-series-tiffany-haddish-lupita-nyongo-common-1234738586/

Krispy Kreme Times Square Flagship to Open Sept. 15

The Times Square Krispy Kreme flagship is a one-of-a-kind doughnut theater, showcasing how the sweet treats are made.

Ever wonder how Krispy Kreme doughnuts are made? The whole family will be amazed by the newest location, a one-of-a-kind, immersive a doughnut theater that showcases how the sweet treats are made (including a 2-foot tall Glaze Waterfall!). Bonus: You can snap an Insta-worthy pic in one of the many photo ops, stock up on some sweet swag, and taste the special edition Big Apple doughnut, which is only available at the Times Square location!

Call the museum you're interested in before your trip to make sure it's open and following social distancing guidelines.

https://www.nymetroparents.com/article/childrens-museums-exhibits-nyc?utm_source=NYMetroParents&utm_campaign=0ac12b7696-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_03_18_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fd98434b3d-0ac12b7696-217818357#queens

Topic: First Steps Code School!

Time: Aug 24, 2020 - September 4th, at 4:00 PM

Description: An introduction to coding and computational thinking for children grades PreK to 1st grade. For children, preferably with parents or teachers together. A daily hour of fun and learning, all free.

An hour a day, for two weeks, Monday through Friday August 24 to September 4.

For PreK to First Graders, with Parents or educators to help and learn.

No coding experience required.

Sign up here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIode-oqz0uG9ObGOw0iZU1ZP-HSfXPzY-y

The “Return to School 2020 Back to School Pledge", provided by the NYCDOE, outlines our commitments to students, families, staff, and all school communities prior to the start of the school year.

Please see the attachment below, available in different languages.

Serving all NYC residents 21 & older Remote or Blended Learning

September 2020 * Registration Information*

Click the link or type the URL Fall Inquiry Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7qCtaVniy0HgcbkEEfZKCwPuBEP9fEaZ4jlVpc-M2kmaOwQ/viewform

Email Us: Oaces3att@schools.nyc.gov

If you have any questions about the Adult Ed program or need help registering, please email Ms. G at sghevarghese@schools.nyc.gov or reach her at 347-260-7582.

I look forward to assisting you.

Ms. Ghevarghese

ENL Teacher

Do you want to improve your technology skills? Visit this link to learn more about Google Apps, Seesaw & Flipgrid!

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Rt4IbDl7KHvY6_F7Y4jYDU8_16BNd4sOPkvX4neGTew/htmlview?fbclid=IwAR0-aw-Qgc5pHRz_fOVU52H2k5uYLTYrh4ThYZDFsw0SqB2FCX2OVzV02h0#

English:

https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/parent-tips-and-tricks-for-distance-learning

Spanish:

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/espanol/blog/como-mantener-a-los-ninos-enfocados-y-sanos-mientras-aprenden-a-distancia

Camp Wonderopolis is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments!

http://camp.wonderopolis.org/

If you are a school-based employee and you are an older adult and/or you have underlying medical condition(s) that create an increased risk of severe illness should you contract COVID-19, you may be eligible for a reasonable accommodation to work remotely for the start of the school year.

If you would like to request such an accommodation, please use the Self-Service Online Leave Application System. Please complete your application as soon as possible and preferably by July 31, 2020 to allow time for you and your school to plan for the fall. Step-by-step application instructions are available on the InfoHub.

Please review the following before you apply:

• A reasonable accommodation to work from home will be considered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in line with the medical conditions as set forth by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). These conditions are not exclusive and are subject to change.

• In order to submit an application, you must provide documentation at the same time. The medical documentation must:

o Be signed by a licensed medical practitioner, and

o Clearly indicate what your underlying medical condition(s) and/or other factors are AND how they place you at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

o Note: no documentation is required to verify that you are age 65 or over as of December 31, 2020. Any other age based request will require documentation from a licensed medical practitioner as to how your age and any underlying medical condition(s) place you at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

• A reasonable accommodation to work remotely due to COVID-19 will only be granted based on your own underlying medical conditions. If you are unable to work at a school for other reasons (for instance, child care, or out of concern for the health of others in your household), you may seek other options, such as a leave of absence, but you are not eligible for a reasonable accommodation to work remotely under this policy.

• Central, field and borough staff can also apply through this process but may want to wait for more guidance regarding the DOE’s plan for returning to offices before considering submission of an application for reasonable accommodations.

For more information, visit the HR Connect Employee Portal. Once you have logged in with your DOE User ID and Password, search for “COVID-19 Reasonable Accommodations”.

• The PD form should be completed over the summer for any PD sessions you attend.
• Please complete the form carefully and review the information before you submit.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdD9krktUEJVWg2H1o9cSX3KvHCRTjehTGKeLoDkJF0mKLSGg/viewform

DIIT Remote Learning Calendar PD's

https://diit.nyc/remotecal

NASA STEM Webinars

https://www.txstate-epdc.net/event-post/

Heinemenn PD - PD topics include Fountas & Pinnell, Reading and Writing, Comprehension, Math for CCSS, and more.

https://www.heinemann.com/pd/livewebinars/default.aspx?utm_campaign=2020_S_PD_Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=90650513&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_rVblTzWEoLouSnICmmTZdEgvvJXbGjJv8-yAsgKWuenUvZIVUX4Gf6qQBEKb3beITKmOHH4iWsPre9XlaH5sH9RlBZA&utm_content=90589865&utm_source=hs_email

PEARDECK: Level up with training!

https://www.peardeck.com/learn-pear-deck

From webinars to custom professional development sessions, there are lots of ways to learn about Pear Deck and our team of educators is here to help! Whether you’re an administrator or a classroom teacher, we have virtual and pre-recorded webinars that can help you get started.

Special Education Office: Upcoming Central Professional Learning Opportunities

You are invited to participate in a variety of Central Professional Learning (PL) opportunities presented by the Special Education Office.Click below to view our Special Education Office Professional Learning and SESIS Calendar listings:

Special Education Office Professional Learning Calendar

REMOTE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS (NO CTLE CREDIT WILL BE AWARDED)

Remote Behavior Support for Teachers

Spaces Remaining: 300 +

'This is a recorded webinar that is broken down into different modules. All modules must be done in sequential order. This webinar will provide teachers with information about providing behavior supports for their students during remote learning. It will provide information on establishing routines, setting/ teaching expectations, increasing engagement/ positive reinforcement, and supporting students with existing behavior supports. The webinar is a prerequisite for the synchronous sessions for remote behavior support. Participants must view all of the modules of this webinar in order to participate in the live sessions. ' Learning Objectives: 1) Establishing and maintaining routines 2) Setting and teaching expectations during remote learning 3) Increasing engagement and providing positive reinforcement 4) Strategies for supporting students with existing behavior supports.

OTIS For Educators

https://otis.teq.com/courses/category/type/1

SEESAW PD

https://web.seesaw.me/professional-development

THINKING MAPS

Log into your Thinking Maps Learning Community account and start taking some courses! You can get up to 34.5 CTLE credits while you are in your pajamas!!!

Forgot your password or need help? Email support@thinkingmaps.com

Ready to submit for CTLE credit? Go to www.TheBalanceBetween.com/ctle

We are pleased to announce that the popular Office Hours webinar series from Lucy Calkins and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project will return on September 3rd at 4:00–5:00 PM (ET)!

In these webinar sessions, which will occur on the first Thursday of the month at 4:00 PM (ET) this fall, Lucy and her colleagues will respond to questions you pose live. Register now for the opportunity to discuss your questions with Lucy and to receive practical advice.

REGISTER NOW

Please note that when you register for the fall Office Hours webinar series you will receive a personalized link unique to you that you may use to join any of these sessions scheduled for fall 2020:

• September 3rd
• October 1st
• November 5th

Thanks to all who attended our Math in the Playground with UrbanMathTrails' .

If you weren't able to attend, you can find the recording here and all of the lessons available here on our Playground Resources site.

Access Expert Webinar "Contrasting Realities of Reopening Schools" On Demand

Dr. Linda Darling-Hammond, Dr. Douglas Fisher, and Dr. Tyrone Howard came together for a thoughtful panel discussion about the contrasting realities and deep inequities that affect students, teachers, and communities as we start the new school year. Access and share this resource at no cost as you navigate the new school year.

https://www.sanfordharmony.org/webinars/

If you missed last week's employee town hall, use the links below to find out more information.

Recording of DOE Employee Town Hall at this link. You can also find additional answers to frequent questions we didn’t get to in the town hall at this link.

Each week during Back-to-School, we're sharing a few ready-made Pear Deck Slides with simple questions to engage your students. This week's Deck is focused on creating shared classroom ideals, and sharing the responsibility of upholding them with your students.

Preview the slides below, then get your copy of either the Google Slides or PowerPoint file.

https://www.peardeck.com/pear-deck-blog/one-simple-way-establishing-classroom-ideals?utm_campaign=Weekly%20Blog%20Posts&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=93829162&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8VsMdt3IUFMJRFlNps4yjAtb9wNPMI7CKN0swcKtuu77p085iIn0ljcnb7kOk5RQlUZxcyRfl1nhb8tDOdga64oJYSNQ&utm_content=93829162&utm_source=hs_email

In preparation for the start of school this September—whether in a blended or remote setting—all DOE staff are reminded that they should follow best practices when using Zoom for video conferencing. When using this platform, you must protect the education and safety needs of students, parents, families, and staff, as well as take precautions to ensure that users who participate on this platform do so with good intentions. Like most public online platforms, there is the potential for disruption by persons (who may or may not be invited), that can subject participants to inappropriate language and "zoom bombing" visuals.

The DOE has compiled a list of best practices "Protecting Zoom from Unwanted Activities" to ensure your sessions are secure.

For questions, open a ticket, or call the DOE Help Desk at 718-935-5100, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To help you bring amazing moments of innovation to life and showcase the incredible contributions of diverse STEM pioneers with the kids you serve, First Book is thrilled to launch our FREE
2020-2021 Diversity in STEM Calendar, created in partnership with the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA)!

Any classroom or program can use the unique 2020-2021 calendar to discover month-long celebrations, religious observances, and notable dates with cultural, historical, or inclusive significance in STEM fields.

The first resource in this series, available now for FREE, is a robust guidebook that highlights key moments in the history of race and racism in America, and why antiracism in education is critical to ensuring that all children thrive in our multiracial society. The guidebook includes recommendations for structuring lesson plans, conversation starters, and activities for PreK-12 students. It is designed to help adults and young people develop the skills and confidence they need to create meaningful change in their classrooms and communities.

Inside you’ll find:

♦ Guidance to help educators do the “inner work” of exploring the meaning and impact of race in their own lives

♦ Step-by-step ways to create an antiracist classroom culture (and bookshelf!)

♦ Student activities that promote understanding and discussion about race

♦ FAQs from educators like you with answers to questions like, "Where do I start?" and “What do I do if…?”

First Book Digital Resources - FREE!

https://www.fbmarketplace.org/digital-learning/?utm_source=merch&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=digital&utm_content=mp_8.11.20_digitallearning

With many students going back to school in remote or hybrid settings this fall, we know educators are looking for digital tools to help encourage reading at home. The Open eBooks app is an amazing resource that gives students and families FREE access to thousands of popular and award-winning children’s and YA eBooks, in English and Spanish, from their own mobile devices (Android & IOS phones and tablets).

Visit the First Book Marketplace to order free Open eBooks access codes and PINs for each child you serve. After you place your order, you will receive an email containing your codes and PINs along with simple set-up instructions (in English and Spanish) to print, email, or share with families however you'd like!

Getting started with Sanford Harmony is now easier and more convenient than ever. The Sanford Harmony team has developed on-demand training videos to help you implement social emotional learning in your classroom or virtual learning environment. On-demand training videos provide the fastest and most flexible way to become a confident Sanford Harmony user and add to your SEL teaching skills.

Access the on-demand training videos in the Harmony Online Learning Portal in the “How It Works” section. As you complete the self-paced training modules, you can become Harmony certified and gain the knowledge and strategies you need to effectively implement Harmony in your teaching. An assessment at the end of the training video series will test your readiness to activate what you have learned and offer feedback for areas you may want to review.

We have some exciting new updates to Activities! Teachers and students will need to update their Android and iOS devices to see the latest improvements. Go here for help updating the Seesaw app.

More Options for Teachers

• 🔗 Assign an activity to a class and then directly link students to the activity (perfect for sharing in a student announcement, Google Classroom, or another LMS!)

• 📁 Edit folders in the menu below and sort folders in the Activities tab for better subject-level organization

• 🖨️ Print activities to help students and their families complete activities offline

Better Organization for Students

• ✅ Students view their activities organized in three sections

• 🗂️ Students click on the folder icon to easily sort their “Literacy,” “Math” or other folder activities by To Do, In Progress, or Done

https://read.bookcreator.com/V7LxyjTP43XGOa1uP3yeL0fVXFF3/GnYVXL8uS12p2kxECB4SLw

***Because of the current situation with the coronavirus, we are not offering in-person tours. However, you may book a virtual tour! See below for more information and to book.

Teachers:

• Click here for educational resources focused on Sims Municipal Recycling Facility and Recycling in NYC.
• Click here for student and teaching resources provided by New York City's Department of Sanitation (DSNY).
• Reach out to education@simsmm.com for more information.

Booking a tour? A few tips:

• All in person tours are currently postponed. Virtual tours are available.
• We will open registration for fall (September through December 2020) VIRTUAL tours on August 19th at 10am.
• Check this page for our re-opening date for in-person tours.

Generally, our Recycling Education Center is open for tours by appointment Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm. All tours are scheduled (no drop ins). We typically can accommodate one morning and one afternoon tour per day.

The 11-acre Brooklyn sorting facility features a Recycling Education Center with a theater, interactive exhibits, lunch space, and an outdoor patio. Experience the state-of-the-art sorting process from an elevated observation deck above hundreds of tons of recyclables that came from all over New York City and are processed here each day. See sustainability in action with the city's first commercial-scale wind turbine, native plantings, storm water management, and marine habitats.

REMOTE School Group or Summer Camp (Grades 3 - 12)

1 hour

Learn all about NYC recycling and waste in an interactive, online presentation featuring photos, videos, and graphics describing how NYC recycles and how Sims sorts 1000 tons of recyclables each day.

REMOTE Early Education, School Group or Summer Camp (Grades K - 2)

40 minutes

Learn all about NYC recycling and waste in an interactive, online presentation featuring photos, videos, and graphics describing how NYC recycles and how Sims sorts 1000 tons of recyclables each day.

The NYC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here for you during this difficult time with extended hours and additional services. At this time, we are offering all of our services via phone, text, and/or video call. To help promote stress management and encourage self-care we have launched additional services that you can access anytime at home.

STRESS RELIEF VIDEOS

Practice self-care. Be kind to each other. Take five minutes to relax. Let a NYC EAP Counselor help you breathe.

• Check out our stress relief videos online (videos available in English, Spanish, Creole, Mandarin & Urdu)
• Download the Stress Management flyer here

EAP WEEKLY REMOTE GROUPS

You can join our remote groups online or by telephone. Learn more here.

• Relaxation Techniques: Mondays 8PM
• Support Group for People of Color: Tuesdays 8PM
• Grief and Loss: Wednesdays 8PM
• Resiliency: Fridays 8PM

The EAP also offers a weekly group session in Spanish.

• Apoyo en Español: Thursdays 8PM

Enlace web
Contraseña: 608132 | ID de la reunión: 948 6178 1794
Número de teléfono: 1-646-558-8656, Código: 94861781794#

CONTACT THE EAP

We have expanded our hours to 8am – 9pm Monday through Friday.

You can contact us by email at eap@olr.nyc.gov to schedule a phone, video or text appointment.

For more information, you can visit our website at nyc.gov/eap or call and leave a message at: 212-306-7660

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