Check out our  School Events/Good News Blog here with links to slideshows and photos of Remote Learning in our District https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/school-events-news

Broadway fans- Phantom of the Opera is available today on YouTube at 2:00 PM https://www.timeout.com/news/andrew-lloyd-webbers-biggest-musicals-are-streaming-free-on-youtube-for-a-limited-time-041520?fbclid=IwAR2RMBBbxBf3rO9ni-tbezrn4ssREBZkpW1fOcWz_133MnkBkqpqFIOKcyU

Follow our social media pages @District22BKNY on Facebook and Twitter, where our photos and videos tell a story.

Three free meals will be available daily for ALL New Yorkers in more than 400 Meal Hubs across the 5 boroughs. Meal Hubs sites operate from 7:30AM-11:30AM for children and families and 11:30AM-1:30PM for adults. Vegetarian and halal options are available at all sites. All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time. No one will be turned away. No registration or ID required. Good news!  PS/IS 206 and IS 278 will open Monday, 4/20/20. We thank you for your patience. To find a location near you visit schools.nyc.gov/freemeals.  
Chancellor's letters including the most recent letter to families of Students with Disabilities:  https://infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/translations/letters/coronavirus  


Superintendent Bove’s Message to Families 4/4/20   Translations are now available.
 
iPad distribution: In order to facilitate the iPad distribution process, Families must  complete the student device loan agreement (TOU- terms of use); a completed TOU is required for families to receive a device. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/ipad-distribution. If you require assistance with your TOU or filling in a request for an ipad, etc., please contact your parent coordinator via email here 
 We all need to give ourselves a few minutes to relax or meditate during this stressful time. https://youtu.be/O-6f5wQXSu8

 
Food Assistance Resrces including delivery of meals if you cannot go out:  https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/dsny/contact/services/COVID-19FoodAssistance.shtml


2020 NYC School Survey Deadline Extension : Given the current circumstances, and the focus on remote learning for school communities, we are providing everyone the opportunity to complete the NYC School Survey through June 26, the last day of the school year, in order to ensure as much opportunity as possible for respondents to have their voices heard. Because of the difficult circumstances this year, we encourage schools to administer the survey online, making it as easy as possible for schools to learn from their parents, students, support staff and teachers
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/…/school-qual…/nyc-school-survey


2020 Census: While you #StayHomeNYC please complete the #2020census form. You should have received information in the mail about how to complete the census or you can fill it in online at Www.2020Census.gov . What's at stake?  Billions in federal funds for public education and housing, roads and bridges and more. The number of seats NYC  has in Congress. Your community. Your voice! 


10 Minute Meditation for Anxiety:Take a moment and let this guided meditation relieve your anxiety.
  https://youtu.be/O-6f5wQXSu8

Multilingual Learners and English Language Learners educational resources on supporting children’s language development at home as well as resources on obtaining e-books in multiple languages. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/activities-for-students/multilingual-learners-and-english-language-learners


Growing Up NYC Virtual Events https://growingupnyc.cityofnewyork.us/events/?utm_source=Growing+Up+NYC+-+Newsletter&utm_campaign=f415a177be-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_05_07_20_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a02dc5e68b-f415a177be-54673893

Middle School waitlists are now open! Here's what you can do online in MySchools without having to leave your home:
See the waitlists your child is on
Add your child to additional waitlists
Check your child's position on each program's waitlist
Accept or decline a waitlist offer, if you receive one
Remember, you can also use MySchools to view your child's middle school offer letter.
Don’t have a MySchools account or have questions about your child's offer?
Email MSEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov
You can also get support with waitlist questions and requests at Waitlists@schools.nyc.gov
Please note that Family Welcome Center locations are temporarily closed, but our staff is available to assist you! Brooklyn: brooklynfwc@schools.nyc.gov 
We appreciate your patience and partnership as we transition to virtual learning and service across New York City. 
Our Regional Enrichment Centers provide care for the children of essential workers who are NYC residents. Food workers—such as restaurant, grocery store, and delivery workers—pharmacy employees, and many others are eligible. If you think you qualify, please visit schools.nyc.gov/recs  to learn more and apply.

District 22 Resource Page: All the above resources and more including Microsoft Team and Google Tutorials are available on our D22 Resource for Families Page here. Feel free to share  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0_6Iv0ywVbcAIjBr4MKqe90fcHbCLEr3KmTkQLPmgo/edit?usp=sharing


Starting today Friday, April 3, 2020 three free meals will be available daily for ALL New Yorkers in more than 400 Meal Hubs across the 5 boroughs. Meal Hubs sites operate from 7:30AM-11:30AM for children and families and 11:30AM-1:30PM for adults. Vegetarian and halal options are available at all sites. All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time. No one will be turned away. No registration or ID required. To find a location near you visit schools.nyc.gov/freemeals

Superintendent Bove's Message from 3/23 with Translations . We apologize for the delay in  translations. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/14TIXXkOt5DBwcfYXLjOpdBwvobzXHDnX?fbclid=IwAR0Y3KBBto8xM4KNYC5MLiPmcjoVlcAdgjoFgv9z6O4uNUS-sS7rhjzKXiQ

iPad Distribution:
The week of April 6: we will focus on delivery to high school students, focusing on multilingual learner students, students with disabilities, and students who live in public housing. iPads will be distributed on a rolling basis with new shipments arriving and being staged each week. Students who have requested an iPad, but are not in the above groups, will be eligible to receive iPads after deliveries have been made to the above groups.
Individual Deliveries
Our courier will reach out to you to confirm the delivery address you entered on the request form. Your iPad will be shipped to the address you entered on the request form. If you have already filled out the request form, you will receive a text message or email making sure you have completed the Student Device Loan Agreement. Please complete the agreement when you request a device as your device cannot be shipped unless you have signed the agreement.
Please keep a copy of the confirmation email or text that you received, as you will need it to show FedEx when they deliver your device.
Please make sure someone is at the address to accept the delivery, as FedEx will not leave packages unattended.
Also, FedEx carriers will adhere to social distancing rules. https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/ipad-distribution 

The DOE is mailing activity packets to families the week of March 29 for children in grades Pre-K-5. These packets include 10-days' worth of lessons in different subjects. Check your mail for the packet in April, and help your child with the activities. You also can find the packets on the Activities for Students sections of this website. They are available for all grades, for students who need Specialized Instruction, and for multilingual learning students.

Non-Technological Learning options on PBS https://sites.google.com/site/district22brooklyn/school-events-news/nointernetnoproblempbshasyoucovered


Middle school offers will be released early next week.  Families can get their offers in the following ways:

Kindergarten offers will be made available later this month. Families of children who also participated in Gifted & Talented testing will receive their score reports, and the G&T application will be open later this month for eligible families.

Teachers’ Herculean Task: Moving 1.1 Million Children to Online School
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/29/nyregion/coronavirus-new-york-schools-remote-learning.html?fbclid=IwAR2yaW9y-ESwzbbblZCOBGdBPuYGPbjLJbRm55oqdKEd6n6OIlyGMjF-DvI

Fill out the NYC Schools Survey! We know that due to the extraordinary circumstance of COVID19, children and school staff are both learning and teaching remotely; however, don’t miss your opportunity to provide your school with valuable feedback! Please complete the NYC School Survey online today! https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey?fbclid=IwAR1vsAv4CbyFw1o9UZAcSpESB7RXMShUdRij5ILhbnFdT63xIn0hqAHsldY

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene recommends that all New Yorkers wear a face covering when outside of their home to help stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). 
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-19-face-covering-faq.pdf

STORY TIME LIVE ON FACEBOOK: Senator Roxanne Persaud in partnership with author Kamla Millwood presents Story Time on Facebook Live next Wednesday, April 8th at 11 AM. Save the date! www.facebook.com/peachtheduckfanpage 

Visit our Family Resource Page for links on remote learning, mental health and social services. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C0_6Iv0ywVbcAIjBr4MKqe90fcHbCLEr3KmTkQLPmgo/edit?usp=sharing

Stressed? Take time out for YOU in this 10 minute exercise! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG7DBA-mgFY

Active Coping Calendar for April. "30 Actions to look after ourselves and each other as we face this global crisis together." https://www.actionforhappiness.org/me…/865777/april_2020.pdf  

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Enjoy your weekend, stay home and be safe.