Wagner Weekly Newsletter

In recent weeks, New York City has seen an uptick in COVID cases. For the current school year, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) has revised their COVID policies. Schools are no longer required to send home Covid tests when there is a positive case in a classroom, letters to the community will not be sent home, and students who are home with Covid will not receive remote instruction.

Starting next week, we will be sending home two Covid test kits with every student. As always, if your child is not feeling well, we do encourage you to get your child tested and keep them home. If your child tests positive please email Ms. Oberlander at kmueller10@schools.nyc.gov. Additionally, they must isolate for five days and when returning on day 6, wear a mask through day 10.

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

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

Tuesday, October 3rd

ELA: 711, 713, 721, 723, 731

Wednesday, October 4th

ELA: 712, 714, 722, 733

Math: 721, 723

Thursday, October 5th

ELA: 732

Math: 713, 714, 722, 733

Friday, October 6th

Math: 711, 712, 731, 732

Attention 8th Grade Families! You are invited to join Kristen Oberlander, Wagner's Parent Coordinator, for coffee in the cafeteria on Friday, October 6th from 8:40 to 9:40 AM. This is a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other families in the 8th grade community.

** A big thank you to all of the 7th Grade parents who braved the torrential rain for a little coffee. It was such a fun and nice way to brighten the day!

We are excited to host a Spaghetti Dinner in the cafeteria for 6th graders and their families. We hope this is a chance to welcome all of you to Wagner and for you to have a chance to meet-up with other 6th grade families. We would like to get a sense of how many families might attend to ensure we have the right amount of food, tables, etc. Please use this form to indicate your interest. This does not commit you or your family to attend. Please indicate your interest using the form linked here: Interest Form

The event has a suggested donation of $5 per person. Additionally, this event will support the NY Common pantry with the collection of unopened boxes of pasta for donation.

For any family that missed the Grading Policy Meeting, please see the attached slides and video recording.

Slides Linked Here:

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1W4LpvIuZc21ih_giQBm0ybmUc4tn6oCCifmEmpXH-5M/edit#slide=id.p

Video Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17DKRBanuksto8OLGxzxfKy3PIYajHUbj/view?usp=sharing

All positive Covid cases should be reported by email to Ms. Kristen Oberlander at KMueller10@schools.nyc.gov. Please include the following details:

1. Student’s name

2. Student’s class number

3. Student’s last day in school

4. The date of your student’s Covid test

5. Type of test taken - rapid or PCR

Email any questions to Ms. Oberlander.

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.

Wagner's participation in a program called Urban Advantage allows Wagner students and families access to many science related institutions across the city. On Friday 9/29, students will receive a flyer for Family Science Days at the American Museum of Natural History, NY Hall of Science, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, Queens Botanical Garden, Staten Island Zoo, Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium, and NY Botanical Garden.

This flyer gives families free access to these institutions on specific days where there are special events and activities happening.

We hope you will take advantage of these opportunities!

Join the Wagner Parents' Association for a mouthwatering online popcorn spectacular! From October 2nd to October 6th, the PA will be hosting an online pop-up (pun intended) fundraiser. You along with friends and family can purchase popcorn that will be delivered directly to your home. Your popcorn purchase benefits the PA, helping us enhance educational experiences and build a stronger community. Mark your calendars and get ready to pop some fun into your day. Please see the link to order: https://popup.doublegood.com/s/36d40glz

The PA always appreciates volunteers. If you’re interested in partnering with other parents and guardians to help out the school (and have fun while doing so!), please email our PA Co-Presidents Elle Erickson and Val Marsden Fitzhugh at wagner167pa@mail.wagner167.org, or fill out this Google Form. We look forward to hearing from you!