PSMS 278

Dear PS/MS 278 Community,

Thank you for your support of our students and the school community at large. I write to share with you plans that are presently tentative, but will soon be solidified to provide you direction in supporting your children as we begin remote learning on Monday, March 23, 2020.

Here is a quick update on what we are working on thus far:

1. Our staff has already begun working diligently on setting up instructional plans for remote learning. Please keep in mind all communication will be sent through Jupiter Ed, Google Classroom, or Shutterfly depending on your child’s teachers.

2. Teachers will send assignments and suggested activities for your child to complete on a weekly basis starting Monday. Additionally, teachers and staff will be available by email/ Jupiter messages during school hours to answer student’s questions as well as give feedback to assignments. Teacher’s will directly communicate with families about next steps.

3. A survey was sent to parents to determine if technology is available at home for students to use.. The Department of Education is expected to provide laptops or iPads to students who are in need. –

-Technology was distributed according to the survey results on Thursday March 19.
-If you still need assistance accessing technology, please contact Ms. Gonzalez on Jupiter. Remaining resources will be distributed on a need based first come first served basis.
-If you need assistance troubleshooting and navigating access to Jupiter, please email Ms. Demiri (snezaj@schools.nyc.gov)

4. For students with Special Needs with upcoming IEP meetings, teachers and service providers will be in touch regarding scheduling conferences.
– If you have questions regarding your child’s IEP please email Ms. McManus (emcmanus2@schools.nyc.gov)

5. Grab & Go Meals continue to be available at the front entrance from 7:30am – 1:30pm for the remainder of this week.
-After Friday March 20, food will continue to be available to all students in need throughout the district.

6. We continue to encourage everyone to continue to utilize proper sanitary practices. We must all do our parts to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, and to ensure that our children will have consistent opportunities to excel during these challenging times.
– If you have questions regarding COVID19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus for all up-to-date information regarding schools and learning during this time.
– If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Irizarry on Jupiter.

We are committed to supporting all families throughout these next few weeks. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to staff members if you have further questions- email and Jupiter messaging will be the best mode of contact.

Thank you all for your continued support.

Respectfully,
Ms. Sanchez