“Community building must become the heart of any school improvement effort” -Thomas Sergiovanni
Dear Families:
Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday that honors the slain civil rights leader. It is the only federal holiday that is recognized as a day of service where we are encouraged to volunteer to improve our communities. So today, I encourage you to use your time and skills to help address New York City’s most pressing needs in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
And on Friday, the LMC community will have our 2nd Community Day event where we will participate in an activity in service of others. Although this community day will be different from years past, our commitment to helping others remain as well as teaching students that the LMC value of “Being Kind” extends beyond the school community.
Other important Notices:
- Tomorrow, teachers will be given an opportunity to work on their curriculums so that adjustments can be made to address students’ learning needs. To ensure this happens in our remote setting, three periods throughout the day will become asynchronous periods. For most teachers, this will be periods 5-7 unless they have a scheduled IEP meeting or their lunch at that time. Students should visit google classroom to access these asynchronous assignments and review expectations.
- Manhattan Youth will begin Cycle 2 on Tuesday check MY Cycle 2 Schedule 20-21 for new activities.
Shanna Douglas, Principal
sdouglas@lmc896.org
C: 347-232-6130 (Text first)
O: 646-826-6100
AND ALSO:
- Presidential Inauguration, January 20th, 2021
- 8th-grade teachers will view the Inauguration in class 5th period
- 6th-and 7th-grade students have lunch 5th period, so we will be offering them the chance to watch the Inauguration with us during remote lunch that period if they would like to join.
- LMC Family Book Club - Our First Book!
- Book Title: The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Date and Time: January 28th at 5pm
If interested, email sdouglas@lmc896.org
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE CORNER:
LMC utilizes restorative justice at our school, and it can be very different from previous school experiences for students and families. Students learn about and participate in RJ during the school day. In hopes of bringing our new families into the fold and providing a review for our returning families, each week we will share information about RJ at LMC!
Week 18 - Families and Restorative Justice
One of our goals as a school, as developed through our SLT, is to bring parents and families into our of our community and understand the role that RJ plays in our school. Hence, the creation of the “Restorative Justice Corner” you are currently reading! And we were thrilled to hear parents discuss RJ as part of what they love about LMC when they shared their thoughts about our school with 5th-grade parents. You can watch the video here. It helps us to know that we are making progress towards our goal.
FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS:
- Join LMC Parent Chats-
- What topics should be discussed? When should we meet? How can these sessions benefit you? Complete this FORM and let us know!
- What is it? It’s monthly workshops for parents where will discuss SEL and Wellness topics. It's an opportunity for parents to be heard, share ideas, exchange resources, and get hold of new tools with help from a facilitator from the School of Mental Health.
- 2020-2021 Marking Period 1 Report Card- Grades can be accessed at https://mystudent.nyc/
- Apps and online resources to Help Students focus:
- Strict Workflow – temporarily blocks social media and other time-wasting websites
- LeechBlock (Chrome, Firefox) – uses timers to block or allow website access
- Mindful Browsing (Chrome) – gently nudges students away from time-wasting sites
- RescueTime (Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows) – tracks productivity and blocks distracting sites
- Focus Keeper Pro – uses a timer to help keep students on task longer
- Clubs at LMC
- Jumprope Reminders for LMC Families and LINK on our school’s website.
KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE:
COVID-19 Community Conversations
Where to Get Tested for COVID-19
- Help us keep our schools open and school communities healthy by getting tested for COVID-19. Students in 3K through twelfth grade can get priority testing at 22 Health + Hospitals testing sites throughout the school year.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES:
- Takeout Meals for Students Learning Remotely: 9am - 12pm Monday - Friday
- Remote Learning Students may pick up a free breakfast and lunch at select locations. The parents/guardians of those students may also pick up the take-out meals. Take-out meals for students and other NYC children will be available on school days from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. No registration, ID, or documentation required.
- Community Meals: New York City is committed to making free meals available daily for all New Yorkers. Any New Yorker can receive free meals available at more than 200 locations across the city.
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