School Closed for the remainder of 2019-20 school year
Remote learning through the end of the school year
Free Meals and Instruction Update
Dear PS/MS 278 Families,
As you are aware, the mayor’s announced key changes for how our school will be operating during the time of the coronavirus pandemic. While specific policies and guidelines will be evolving from the Chancellor’s Office in the coming days, I wish to communicate several things of large importance to our PS/MS 278 community.
First, grab and go will be available from 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM at our main entrance for any student who needs breakfast and lunch.
Secondly, school buildings are now projected to remain closed through the end of the school years. Updates related to this timeline will be communicated from the mayor and will be available on the DOE website.
In addition, the DOE, as a system, is moving towards a new remote learning model for all school days missed during this time. For one week (Tuesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 19), teachers and support staff will be engaging in professional development and prepare to provide this instruction remotely to students.
Finally, the DOE will also be supporting us to ensure students who need it, will be able to have access to technology necessary or remote learning. More guidelines to families and schools from the central office will be sent this week.
In the meantime, the DOE has already begun posting learning resources for students in grades Pre-K through 12; they are currently available online at schools.nyc.gov/learnathome. These are supplementary learning resources to help you encourage student learning while they are at home this week and for any past absences. More information about remote learning, meals, and other core services will be made available for families at schools.nyc.gov.
Please know that we will remain in contact with you as we receive updates through this process. Tomorrow, I will also be releasing contact information for key staff members where you can direct your individual questions. We are grateful for all of your support as we navigate these unprecedented transitions.
Take care,
Bryanna Velazquez