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Letter From the Principal
Dear Parents:
Hopefully, by the time you are reading this, you have already found out your child’s cohort. We did our best to accommodate your requests, but had to make some educational and programmatic decisions that took priority. We will email class assignments (your child’s group for in-school learning, the group of between 9-12 students) right before the first day of school. We always need to make some final adjustments based on staffing and other issues, so we would rather delay sending them out, then have to change them later. Class schedules will be distributed on the first day of school, as is our normal practice.
For those of you who signed up for 100% remote, we have that noted, but assigned a regular cohort anyway. The reason for that is that if you change your mind, your child will not have to change teachers or groups. It will allow for a much more coherent and cohesive school community. On Tuesday, September 8th at 6:00PM, I will hold a special meeting about the 100% remote option and what that will look like. It is open to all, even if you did not decide to do this. The links for all the meetings are below.
There has been a lot in the news about the assignment of teachers for remote and blended learning. In our program model, your child will have only ONE teacher for each subject area. The same teacher will teach both their subject matter on the remote and live days. (That means your child’s humanities teacher will be the same teacher when they are in school and when they are at home. They will not have two different teachers.)
Please mark your calendars for the important meetings below and note that the Safety Meetings are MANDATORY for all families
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Wednesday, September 2: Elster’s Open Office Hours
I’ll be in my Zoom to address questions you have about the upcoming year. Come with a general question (this is not the place for discussing private matters) or come listen to what other people are asking. Feel free to drop by – but only if you are willing to have your camera on! I want to have a chance to meet you or to say hello again. (No pressure to do your hair – come as you are.)
Topic: Elana Elster's Office Hours
Time: Sep 2, 2020 08:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/99641939273?pwd=UkNaRDcwTElDUzdpcFo0L3pLR3lmZz09
Meeting ID: 996 4193 9273 Passcode: 484787
Tuesday, September 8 at 6PM: What will 100% remote look like?
Come hear about how this option will be handled at Booker T.
Topic: 100% Remote
Time: Sep 8, 2020 06:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/96460571587?pwd=cTFuUGp4WkdYQ3FkeTArZmNWNUtnUT09
Meeting ID: 964 6057 1587 Passcode: 187516
Tuesday, September 8: MANDATORY Safety Assemblies
7PM: Cohort B
Topic: Safety Assembly Cohort B
Time: Sep 8, 2020 07:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/98467883813?pwd=ZU5sU3NxbERYOXlHbTNSVEIrejhFUT09
Meeting ID: 984 6788 3813 Passcode: 983124
8PM: Cohort E
Topic: Safety Assembly Cohort E
Time: Sep 8, 2020 08:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/95296988160?pwd=VkhDTERVT0NjREp2cVZ2QmtuY1NuZz09
Meeting ID: 952 9698 8160 Passcode: 940218
Wednesday, September 9: Mandatory Safety Assemblies
7PM: Cohort A
Topic: Safety Assembly Cohort A
Time: Sep 9, 2020 07:00 PM
https://zoom.us/j/91871926632?pwd=ZkFQVXZBU2JhYlB1UTV1MTM5UEc0dz09
Meeting ID: 918 7192 6632 Passcode: 481474
8PM: Cohort C
Topic: Safety Assembly Cohort C
Time: Sep 9, 2020 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
https://zoom.us/j/97280354421?pwd=MEVHelFtaGphSWpkVGpjTTVkSnVVZz09
Meeting ID: 972 8035 4421 Passcode: 524187
Have a wonderful weekend and I hope to see you next week.
Elana Elster
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Sixth Grade Zoom Activities Are 8/31 - 9/3!
Calling all Sixth Graders!! Booker T teachers are leading a bunch of LIVE Zoom activities just for you next week! Check out the options below and join as many sessions as you like! Sorry, big kids - these sessions are just for the newbs.
MONDAY
11:00 - ORIGAMI HEARTS
Craft origami hearts with secret messages inside.
Ms. Zipkin: dzipkin@schools.nyc.gov
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/95774010268?pwd=bjNlalpaOXJvQWlPYmZjWWJxdjJ6Zz09
Meeting ID: 957 7401 0268
Passcode: 226572
You’ll need some square paper or post its
2:00 - NAIL ART
Give yourself a professional-looking manicure with an artistic touch!
Ms. Kaon: akaon@schools.nyc.gov
LINK: https://zoom.us/j/94960027701?pwd=UlUyTk1OZGVEWUZVVitTNmhzN202UT09
Meeting ID: 949 6002 7701
Passcode: ms54
You’ll need at least two colors of nail polish, clear + base coats, a nail file, trimmer, a small bowl of warm water, hand lotion, nail stickers, toothpicks, nail polish remover + q tips
One sock that you are willing to cut up
A bandana, scarf, or cloth of some kind
A t-shirt you are willing to cut up
Four rubber bands or pony tail holders
Scissors that will cut fabric
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2020-21 School Supply List
- 5 Composition books (preferably 5 different colors)
- 1 Composition book with graph paper
- 1 8 ½ x 11 size spiral notebook (paper must be 8 ½ x 11)
- 10 Double pocket vinyl folders (as many different colors as possible) Vinyl is far more durable than paper folders
- Pens and pencils
- Calculator:
- 6th Graders: Scientific calculator (with √, π functions -- TI-34 multi-view calculator preferred)
- 7th Graders: Preferred: Graphing calculator (TI 84 Plus)
Acceptable: Scientific calculator with π, √ functions
- 8th Graders: Graphing calculator required for Regents math (TI84Plus)
You will need these supplies at home:
- colored markers
- colored pencils
- loose-leaf paper
- 3x5/4x6 index cards
- 10 glue sticks NOT LIQUID
- 1 roll of scotch tape
- 1 small stapler
- white out
- 6 inch dual-sided ruler (in/cm)
- small scissors (approx. 5 inches)
- small pencil sharpener with cover for shavings
- graph paper – 1 pack
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Food Drive for Community + Neighbors
Please contact Anne Pejovich if you are in need of grocery assistance.
To help our community members and neighbors, have an online grocery order sent to:
MS54 Booker T. Washington JHS Main Entrance on West 108 Street
(between Amsterdam and Columbus Avenues)
Deliveries accepted every weekday until Labor Day from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM!
Suggested non-perishable pantry items:
Dry pasta or rice
Beans (dry and canned)
Tomato sauce
Peanut butter & jelly
Canned tuna or sardines
Breakfast cereal and/or oatmeal
Shelf stable milk such as Parmalat
Applesauce and other healthy snacks
Anything in boxes, cans and jars that families often need for meals is helpful.
Please contact Anne McIntosh Pejovich with any questions at 347-563-5156 or amcintosh6@schools.nyc.gov and THANK YOU to all who have already donated!
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Summer Assignments
Please remind your children to complete their summer assignments. These assignments should be submitted via google classroom once school resumes. Access to google classroom will be provided to new students after school starts.
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P-EBT Food Benefit Cards
Be on the lookout! Those P-EBT cards have started arriving in mailboxes! Each child will receive $420 in food benefits. Read this terrific Gothamist article to learn more. These cards are distributed by the state, not by Booker T, so if you have questions, please visit the NYS FAQ page or call 1-888-328-6399.
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DOE Info & Updates
Learning Bridges
As the New York City public schools reopen this fall, most schools and sites will operate on a blended learning model. If you're in need of child care support on the days when your child is scheduled for remote learning, The DOE is piloting a program called "Learning Bridges". Please complete this survey to express interest in the Learning Bridges program, which will provide child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade this fall on days when they are not in school buildings. The information collected will be used to guide the City's planning for the Learning Bridges program. Families can expect more information about a potential placement in the coming weeks.
Please note: programs will become available on a rolling basis through the start of school.
Request a DOE Learning Device
The DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If your family has been sharing devices, or has unstable internet, a DOE iPad could be a big help. Here’s the link to request a device: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices
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Events Calendar
August 31 September 3: New Student Activity Zooms (SEE ABOVE)
September 2 @ 8:00PM: Dr. Elster's Open Office Hours
https://zoom.us/j/99641939273?pwd=UkNaRDcwTElDUzdpcFo0L3pLR3lmZz09
Meeting ID: 996 4193 9273 Passcode: 484787
September 8 @ 6PM: What will 100% remote look like?
https://zoom.us/j/96460571587?pwd=cTFuUGp4WkdYQ3FkeTArZmNWNUtnUT09
Meeting ID: 964 6057 1587 Passcode: 187516
September 8: MANDATORY Safety Assemblies
September 9: Mandatory Safety Assemblies
September 10: First Day of School
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Amazon Reminder
When you place an Amazon order, please use this link: http://tinyurl.com/ms54amazon or click on the Amazon logo on our website before you begin shopping. That way, MS54 gets a percentage of every dollar you spend (at no cost to you!). Thanks, everyone!!
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Booker T Facebook Communication Forum
Join MS54's Facebook group - a closed group of the parents, teachers, and staff where information is shared and issues of interest to the community are discussed. Once a member of our group, anyone can post and share articles and messages with our school community.
You can also follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
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