Archived News From 2021-22
(Formerly "Bulletin Board")

Wed., June 29th 2022 - 7:00 PM

ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsd-mgpjgsHNd0sxjuMRTQ03cd_nglRuO-

OPEN FOR REGISTRATION

Jeanie Ahn, Committee Chair jeanie@cec3.org

www.cec3.org

June 10, 2022 

Dear Families:

Yesterday, Mayor Adams announced that, starting Monday, June 13, face coverings will be optional for students in early childhood schools or programs.

To maintain the safety of our staff and students, we will continue to practice strict COVID-19 protocols, including increased ventilation, a daily health screening, and test kit distribution.

Mask-wearing will become optional indoors, outside, and on school buses. Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so, and your child may request a mask from their school or program if they need one. Masks are strongly recommended for any staff member or student who knows they have been exposed to COVID-19 within the previous 10 days. Mask wearing is still required in medical rooms and nurses’ offices.

Nurses will have masks on hand for anyone entering who may need one.

Sincerely,

The New York City Department of Education

Families of PS 185,

Wildarts Pre-K Afterschool is now enrolling for the 2022-2023 school year. We are so grateful to be working with PS 185 to enrich the lives of your littlest students. Please go to our website, wildartsnyc.org or click the link below to save your space on next year's roster. Enrollment in Wildarts is first come, first served.

We need a minimum of 20 participants to run our Pre-K program at PS 185. If we do not meet the minimum number of enrolled participants, the program will be cancelled. Please enroll early!

Please also keep in mind that Wildarts is not in session when school is not in session. Wildarts begins on the first day of school and ends on the last day of school every year. 

It's going to be a great year!

The Wildarts Team

Enroll Now!
https://www.wildartsnyc.org/home/wildartsps185

June 1st
CEC3 Business Meeting
6:30 PM
Registration here

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BOOKER T. WASHINGTON -- MS54

SCHOOL MUSICAL: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN​

June 2 and 3, 2022 @ 6pm @MS54 Auditorium - tickets sold by May 30th https://www.ms54.org/

Proof of vaccination is required at the door! 

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ROBERT E. SIMON PS165 - SPRING FAIR

June 4th 11am to 2pm

234 W 109th Street 

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June 7 – 8:00 PM

CEC3 IEP & Counseling Committee Meeting – Open to ALL

Register with link

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June 8th  - 6:30 – 8:00 PM

Multilingual Showcase – students will perform in their target language.

Register here

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June 8th – 8:00 PM

CEC3 Equity & Excellence Committee Meeting – The diverse excellence of District 3 schools. Meeting open to all!

Register here

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Saturday, June 11th

YGH Day at PS/IS 180

You're Invited! We are reaching out to invite you to our Young, Gifted & Harlem (YGH) community event where we will celebrate the genius and joy of every child at PS/IS 180!

10:00AM- 11:00AM Academic Showcase featuring student work on display in the gymnasium as a gallery walk. You can also look forward to live performances in the auditorium.

(Covid-19 protocols apply inside the building. Proof of vaccination is required at this time.)

11:00AM- 2:00PM Block Party on 120th St.

Come enjoy bouncy houses, carnival tent games, music, face painting, magic show, and cotton candy.

The Locke School has released the June 2022 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

AT A NEW, MORE CONVENIENT TIME

8:00 PM, Tues., June 7

Last meeting before we see you again in September 2022

[Registration link]

Helen Qiu, Committee Chair helen@cec3.org

www.cec3.org

WEDNESDAY JUNE 8TH - 8:00 PM

Zoom Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0udOippzkjHddsEGhtCuCIZnBO7lanNe6Y

Soumountha Keophilavong, Committee Chair SoumounthaKeophilavong@gmail.com

VISIT WWW.CEC3.ORG FOR D3 INFORMATION

Dear D3 Community,

District 3 will be choosing new Superintendent.  To give everyone at opportunity to be part of the process and meet the 2 candidates, the DOE is holding a D3 Virtual Town Hall, May 26th, 7:15pm.  

The two candidates for D3 Superintendent are:

• Daniel Russo - Current Deputy Superintendent in District 11 in the Bronx. 

• Kamar Samuels - Current Superintendent in District 13 in Brooklyn.

Please register for this event at the following link, https://learndoe.org/supt2022

Flyer content below:

Attention All Community Members!

The District 3 Community Education Council Presents:

A Virtual Town Hall Event to meet your district superintendent candidates

Thursday, May 26

7:15 p.m

Do not miss this excellent opportunity to provide feedback, which can be used by parent leaders to support the superintendent hiring process!

Please register for this event at the following link,

https://learndoe.org/supt2022

You can also participate by calling in on any phone using conference lines below:

• English Conference Line: Dial 1-929-205-6099 (Local NYC) and enter Webinar ID: 813 0128 4526

• Mandarin Conference Line: Dial 833-548-0276 (Toll Free) and enter PIN 482-161-8591 ##

• Spanish Conference Line: Dial 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) and enter PIN 656 297 5262 ##

Wed., May 18, 6:30 PM - CEC3 Calendar Meeting

Register here

The Locke School has released the May 2022 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

Our next SLT meeting is on Thursday, April 28th at 3:10pm. The meeting is open to all Locke School community members. All non- SLT members attend as visitors and must request to permission to speak. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85932303814?pwd=ZmJoSWU2SXF1Q0IvenBEcWR5emdpZz09

Meeting ID: 859 3230 3814

Passcode: 362921

Check out these great summer STEM Matters NYC Programs available to your child, offered by the DOE.

As we gear up for Spring Break, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our families who came out on Saturday to support the Green Team in the effort to get our Harlem Renaissance Garden ready for the Spring. If you were unable to come out, not to worry, as there will be plenty of other opportunities to lend a helping hand.

To keep our school communities safe after spring recess, we strongly encourage all students to get tested for COVID-19 before returning to school on April 25, regardless of vaccination status. Your child will come home with four COVID-19 home tests; two for your child and two for a family member. Please see this letter from The DOE for further details. 

Finally, I want to take this time to share with you that Monika, our Parent Coordinator, suffered from a fall last week. Some of our students either witnessed the fall or heard about it. Please know that Monika is home recovering. She is hoping to return by Thursday, April 14th.

I look forward to seeing you all back on Monday, April 25, 2022, relaxed and ready for an exciting few more months of this school year. As always, if you have any questions and or concerns, I am only a phone call or an email away. Have a safe a beautiful Spring Break with your loved ones.

Warmly,

Andrea Woodhouse-Spence

From Ms. Spence: 

"I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school. 

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep our school community healthy and safe..."

Read the full April 11th Family Covid letter.

CEC 3 Multilingual Committee Zoom Meeting

Tuesday, April 12, 2022

10:00am - 11:30am 

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIsdOiurDgoGNYYuiWBYS65LTH4cXiaVTeg

2022 Multilingual Showcase planning

Updates & attendee chat time 

https://tinyurl.com/145StudentListeningCircle

Student Listening Circles

P.S. 145 The Bloomingdale School

Wednesday, April 13, 2022

P.S. 145 invites neighboring students on a field trip to their school. Children will meet, share concerns and have lunch with each other in a guided and safe environment.

Sign up here for a day of listening, sharing and understanding. Please register as soon as possible to help with planning. 

https://forms.gle/NBYn71Z4MtSX37nCA

CEC 3 is putting together another video Multilingual Showcase in a few months! Any NYC public school students in non-English language teaching and learning programs - enrichment, Dual Language, Transitional Bilingual students, English Language Learners - are invited to participate. The suggested theme this year is "Teacher Appreciation" and we are aiming for a late May 2022 show.

Submit short 1 to 3 minute recordings of students performing individually or as a group in the target language they are currently studying. Show us what kids have learned and the amazing things going on in your classrooms!

2021 showcase play list - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_u_mNYs_aPRiaIbl5oJS1tyKQI3cXAJb

https://www.cec3.org/committees/multilingual-committee

CEC 3 Multilingual Committee Website Updatedhttps://www.cec3.org/committees/multilingual-committee

Email naveed@cs.columbia.edu with any questions or comments

When: Wednesday, April 6 2022 @ 5:30pm

Topic: Presentation on Special Education.

At this session we will discuss the lEP process and other special education services.

Zoom Meeting Information:
ID 89750821156
Passcode: 691657

Take a look at the following letter of updates for parents from Monika.

Link: Parent Updates March 2022

Save the date for our upcoming spring Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities!

April 13, 2022

➢ If you’re an individual with a disability looking for employment or internships, register now.

➢ Early registration will give employers access to your resume as soon as they register for this event.

➢ You can chat online with employers across the county who are ready to hire you!

Register TODAY!  We look forward to your participation!

Find us on Social Media!

•  April 1 Backwards Day

• April 8 Dress up like your teacher

• April 11 Favorite board game

• April 12 Rock and Roll day

• April 13 Favorite book day

• April 14 Be yourself day

• April 29 No uniform day

The Locke School has released the April 2022 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

Breakfast: The Most Important Meal of the Day

We are pleased to inform you that your child has NOW the opportunity to eat breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:45am to 8:10am Monday through Friday.

Enter through the Main Entrance on 112th Street, please be advised that the door will be closed at 8am.

If you arrive after 8am please go to the school yard on 111 street.

Your child will be able to have breakfast until 8:10am in the cafeteria.

Would you like to know more about D3 Middle School Enrollment?  

CEC3 Middle School Committee Virtual Meeting

​When:  Wed., April 6th, 2022 @ 7:00 PM

Guest Speaker: Sarah Kleinhandler, DOE Office of Enrollment

Click here to register in advance for this meeting.

From Ms. Spence: 

"I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school. 

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep our school community healthy and safe..."

Read the full April 4th Family Covid letter.

(From the MANHATTAN BOROUGH CITYWIDE OFFICE)

During this particularly challenging time, with so many issues to face, feelings to manage, and people to care for, we invite you to join us in a supportive, virtual space where we will learn and share tips on managing these issues and advocating for ourselves.

Every second WEDNESDAY of the Month APRIL 13, May 11 & June 8, 2022

6:00 -7:30 PM, VIA ZOOM.

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/1DSNGvYoxVifSNaz8

You are not alone. Join fellow parents and school staff.

For more information, please contact Azeen Keramati, akeramati@schools.nyc.gov.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2022

PS 145 students invite their neighboring CD 3 peers to share a safe space to discuss and share their thoughts and wonderings about the current international crisis. Students will meet with and have lunch with children who are sharing some of the same worries.

Please go to the link below to sign up for a day of listening, sharing and understanding. Please submit by 4/8/22 so we can plan for the adequate amount of refreshments.

https://tinyurl.com/145StudentListeningCircle

Attention Parents! The District 3 Community Education Council Presents:

A Virtual Town Hall Event with Chancellor David C. Banks
Wednesday, March 30th
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.

Please register for this event at the following link: https://learndoe.org/cec/

Don’t miss this excellent opportunity. Issues and concerns will be addressed.

• English Conference Line: Dial 929 205 6099 (Local NYC) and enter Webinar ID: 835 9700 6395

• Spanish Conference Line: Dial 888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter PIN 735-255-0102 ## 

• Mandarin Conference Line: Dial 877 853 5257 (Toll Free) and enter PIN 565-808-2412 ## 

• French Conference Line: Dial 888-475-4499 (Toll Free) and enter PIN 961-789-7416 ##

K-12 Student and Staff Optional Face Coverings – Effective 3/7

Effective March 7, face coverings will become optional, indoors and outdoors, on NYC public school grounds and on school buses, for all K-12 students and staff with a few exceptions. Please share this letter with families, and translations are available on the Messages for Families.

• A face covering is now optional for visitors. All visitors wishing to enter DOE school buildings must continue to show proof of having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination, show identification, and complete the daily health screening form.  

• Anyone who chooses to wear a mask may continue to do so; face coverings will continue to be available through the school’s custodian engineer. 

Face coverings are still required in the following scenarios:  

• Face coverings after return from 5-day isolation: Anyone returning on Day 6 after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis or after having COVID-19 symptoms without testing is still required to wear a well-fitting mask at all times on school property through Day 10. 

• Face coverings for Early Childhood programs: The indoor mask mandate is still active for LYFE, EarlyLearn (Infants & Toddlers), 3-K, Pre-K, and 4410 classrooms. Children two years old and older, and all staff in these classrooms, must continue to follow the same face covering requirements whether they are in a district school, CBO, or home-based program. 

• Face coverings in medical rooms/nurses’ offices: Wearing a face covering is still required in medical rooms/nurses’ offices, as well as in School Based Health Centers. Nurses will have masks on hand for anyone entering who needs one. 

It is strongly recommended that face coverings be worn when an individual has been exposed or potentially exposed to COVID-19 (in the same room for 15 minutes or longer with a person who tested positive for COVID-19). This face covering should be well-fitting and should be worn for 10 days after the known exposure.  

Town Halls for Families on COVID-19 Vaccinations – 3/14 and 3/16

The DOE, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), is hosting two town halls for families of children ages 5–11, regarding the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Families should register in advance for one of the town hall sessions, which will both cover the same content and be held via Zoom; translations will be provided via the call-in numbers shown in each registration link:     

• March 14, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.; registration opens on March 9 for the March 14 town hall session, which will be held in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. 

• March 16, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.; registration opens on March 9 for the March 16 town hall session, which will be held in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Bangla. 

CCECs Can Continue to Meet Virtually Through 3/16

Please see Governor Hochul’s Executive Order No 11.3.

Pre-K Applications Are Open – Closes 3/18

All children who are NYC residents and born in 2018 can apply now to enter NYC DOE’s Pre-K programs in fall 2022. Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend Pre-K. Families who are temporarily living outside of NYC due to the ongoing pandemic but whose primary residence is in NYC are eligible to apply. 

• Click here to apply through MySchools. You can also apply by phone at 718-935-2009 or through a Family Welcome Center. 

• Find your school district by entering your address at schoolsearch.schools.nyc or calling 311.  

• Pre-K admissions is not first come, first served. You can make changes to your application any time before the deadline. All applications submitted by this date are treated the same based on admissions priorities.

• Sign up for our admissions email list to get updates, tips, and key date reminders. If you have questions about Pre-K admissions, email ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov. 

• More Information about the Pre-K admissions process can be found here

3-K Applications Are Open – Closes 4/14

All children who are NYC residents and born in 2019 can apply now to enter NYC DOE’s 3-K programs in fall 2022. Children do not need to be toilet trained to attend 3-K. Families who are temporarily living outside of NYC due to the ongoing pandemic but whose primary residence is in NYC are eligible to apply. 

• Click here to apply through MySchools. You can also apply by phone at 718-935-2009 or through a Family Welcome Center. 

• Find your school district by entering your address at schoolsearch.schools.nyc or calling 311.  

• • In school districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 16, 19, 23, 27, 31, and 32, there is a 3-K seat for every three-year-old. 

  • In school districts 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29 and 30, we will offer 3-K seats to as many families as possible.

  • Families across the city can still apply to programs in any district, and your child has priority to attend 3-K for All programs in the district where they live.

  • In all 32 school districts, there are 3-K seats available to families who qualify based on income and needs. These programs, including Head Start, are free or low-cost and offer care all year round for up to 10 hours a day.

• 3-K admissions is not first come, first served. You can make changes to your application any time before the deadline. All applications submitted by this date are treated the same based on admissions priorities.

• Sign up for our admissions email list to get updates, tips, and key date reminders. If you have questions about 3-K admissions, email ESEnrollment@schools.nyc.gov. 

• More Information about the 3-K admissions process can be found here

Virtual College and Career Advising for 11th-12th Graders

Through Next Steps Advising, 11th-12th grade students can get virtual (text messages and videoconferencing) support with career training programs, as well as completing applications for college, and for state and federal financial aid. DOE counselors and other staff host the sessions. Next Steps Advising is available from 4-8pm Monday through Friday, and 10am-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. The service is available to students through the rest of the school year, including Midwinter Recess. Please share this flyer. 

FACE Parent University

Parent University (parentu.schools.nyc) offers free, pre-recorded and live, web-based courses in adult education, arts, early childhood education, enrollment, health and fitness, multilingual learners, parent leadership, remote learning and technology, school buildings and operations, and special education. Please note that this is a resource site, and not meant for earning college course credit. For more information, including translated flyers, please visit the Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE) webpage. To get started, watch this short video tutorial and learn how to create an account.

Invite for Families with Babies, Toddlers and Children up to 3 years old: You can still join our free, fun Virtual Learn & Play sessions for this Winter-Spring. The Children's Storefront works with parents to promote the development of babies and children to build a strong foundation for lifelong success. Watch a sample of sessions here in English and Spanish. Or go here for More Info & Schedule. Or contact: vlp@TheChildrensStorefront.org

Click to download The Childrens Storefront VLP Flyer.

The DOE, in conjunction with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), is hosting two town halls for families of children ages 5–11, regarding the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine. Families should register in advance for one of the town hall sessions, which will both cover the same content and be held via Zoom; translations will be provided via the call-in numbers shown in each registration link:    

• March 14, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.; registration opens on March 9 for the March 14 town hall session, which will be held in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic. Dial-in details specific to each language are available via the registration link.  

• March 16, from 6:00–7:30 p.m.; registration opens on March 9 for the March 16 town hall session, which will be held in English, Spanish, Cantonese, and Bangla. Dial-in details specific to each language are available via the registration link.

Wednesday, March 30th 6:30 – 7:30pm
REGISTRATION AVAILABLE HERE SHORTLY 

Come hear from Chancellor Banks as he addresses questions, issues and concerns from District 3 families.

Please submit your questions or comments for Chancellor Banks here or email cec3@schools.nyc.gov by March 14th. Please include the school your child(ren) attends and tell us if you would like to join the CEC3 email list to get updates and news.

Due to the uncertainty of Covid, we are not yet able to confirm if the Townhall will be virtual, in person or both.

Register here for our March Calendar meeting immediately following the Townhall.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 6:30pm

Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcpd--hqjgsGNOIjqurOdtvTOGseQXetgDr

Mayor Adams and Chancellor Banks have both committed to expanding G&T programs across NYC. CEC3 would like to bring District 3 parents together to start discussing, planning and developing a G&T plan for District 3 that we can share with Superintendent Loughlin and Chancellor Banks. 

Please think about the following questions in advance of the March 1st Kickoff Meeting: 

1. What concerns or benefits do you see by expanding G&T programs in District 3?

2. What changes to do you think should be implemented?

3. What can be done to increase diversity in District 3 G&T programs?

4. How would you like to see G&T programs expanded across District 3?

5. If your child(ren) is currently in a G&T program, what do you think has worked well and what could be changed or improved?

Our meetings are open to all. We look forward to hearing from all current and future D3 families.

If you cannot make the meeting, please send your comments and responses to Lucas Liu (lliu@cec3.org). Additional meetings will be scheduled shortly.

In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to Lucas Liu (lliu@cec3.org) with any questions.

Please visit www.cec3.org for more information on CEC3 events and activities.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC program that helps connect families and households struggling to afford internet service.  Check out the flyer to see if you qualify for this amazing money-saving opportunity.

Link: Affordable Connectivity Program Flyer

The Locke School has released the March 2022 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

Wed., March 2nd - 6:30 pm

Agenda:  CEC3 will be modifying their 2022 budget

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtde2qqj0rGdyC_Qh8rjjl5itYEju0OsAF

Our next SLT meeting is on Thursday, February 17th at 3:10pm. The meeting is open to all Locke School community members. All non- SLT members attend as visitors and must request to permission to speak. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85132899274?pwd=WFd4bXFLeXJJMmoyMmNLVE1uaEF6QT09

Meeting ID: 851 3289 9274

Passcode: 566894

Tues., Feb. 15, 10:00 AM
Click here to register in advance for this meeting

AGENDA

• New French Dual Language Program starting (from Pre-Kindergarten) at P.S. 149 Sojourner Truth this fall!

• Forming a parent group across newer Dual Language programs to share best practices, strategies and tips on how progress is made in the initial years.

• Target language proficiency and progress tracking system; setting up an official DOE report card structure for Dual Language students.

• Catching up with target language learning loss due to the pandemic. Helping schools help our students with a plan to address this critical issue.

• Lafayette Academy expansion planning status update

Celebrating Black History Month

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Place: Locke School Yard

You are invited to join The Locke School for an amazing family event/ Pot Luck.  This is a joyous occasion to come together as one big school family. If possible, we are asking parents and guardians to bring one of your favorite dishes to share with the community.

Here is the link to donate food.

For more information, please email Monika Vargas, Parent Coordinator at mvargas16@schools.nyc.gov

Community school district 3 in collaboration with the UFT presents next generation learning standards: Alignment to curriculum an info session for parents

Thursday, February 10, 2022 5:30 -7:00 pm

Zoom meeting: https://us02web.Zoom.Us/j/37 77516647?Pwd=bkvjauzpzunrcmtqvwvtwwzhsznhzz09

Meeting ID: 377 751 6647

Passcode: 063260

THE COMPUTER SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
February 10th, Thursday 6:15 pm  

Please join us via zoom so you can learn more about The Computer School community! Join here: tinyurl.com/csfeb1022

The zoom link will also be posted on our website on February 10th. See you then!

www.thecomputerschool.org

Important note: March 3rd 2022 will be a half-day for all students. All students will dismiss at 11:40am.

Please join us for parent / teacher conferences.  The conferences will be held online.

Conferences will take place between:

• 12:40 pm - 2:40pm and

• 4:30pm - 7:30pm

For this conference, teachers will reach out to parents to reserve a time slot.

For more information, please call Monika Vargas, Parent Coordinator at 212 534-7490 ext. 1711

From CEC D3:

Gender, Sexuality and the Family in Early Childhood
[Download Original Flyer]
Monday, Feb 7, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqc-uqqTIoE9RskYYsEE-Cjor3ZqtVX9Ve

In this INTERACTIVE workshop, we will learn about and discuss gender development in young children. Through discussions of how rigid gender roles and stereotypes can limit children's growth and self-expression, we will collectively develop strategies to facilitate expansive gender performances and to create inclusive classrooms which support a variety of gender expressions. We will also discuss a variety of ways to resist the perpetuation of harmful gender stereotypes.

CEC3 Business & Calendar Meeting [Link to Agenda]
Wed., Feb. 9, 6:30 PM
Register in advance for this meeting

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CEC3 Multilingual Committee Meeting
Tues., Feb. 15, 10:00 AM
Register in advance for this meeting

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CEC3 202 Mosaic Curriculum Committee Meeting [Link to Flyer]
Wed., Feb. 16, 6:30 PM
Register in advance for this meeting

The Citywide Council on Special Education – an education council that advocates on behalf of all students who have Individualized Education Programs in New York City – has two openings. Read about it in the CCSE Vacancy Announcement.

Apply for the position by completing the CCSE Application.

CEC3 welcomes your participation in our committee meetings.  

Feb. 2: High School Admissions Committee Meeting
Registration Zoom Link
Flyer Link

Feb. 9: Business & Calendar Meeting
Registration Zoom Link
Agenda Link

The Locke School has released the February 2022 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

CEC regularly holds business and calendar meetings via Zoom.  Here is a list of all the meetings planned From CEC3 for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year, along with pre-registration links.

Link: CEC3 Meeting Calendar 2022

Our next SLT meeting is on Thursday, January 20th at 3:10pm. The meeting is open to all Locke School community members. All non- SLT members attend as visitors and must request to permission to speak. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86901518199?pwd=Z2dnQ1ZtOWpJd3g5N1lRMUZnOS9xZz09

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

From Ms. Spence: 

"I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school. 

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep our school community healthy and safe..."

Read the full January 19th Family Covid letter.

From CEC3:

Two District 3 Middle Schools are registering families for Open House.  It is an opportunity to ask questions and find the best fit for your student. 

➡️ Lafayette Academy Open Houses

https://www.lafayetteacademynyc.com/

154 W. 93rd St.

212-222-2857

REGISTRATION LINK here

➡️ 2022 - Dual Language Middle School 

https://www.duallanguagemiddleschool.org/

100 West 77 Street

212-496-1050

Registration information: info sessions 

From CEC3:

"we recently connected with a company offering free interview coaching service for women(18+) in New York City. [...] We believe more people can be benefited from their services. Please check the attached flyer and appointment form."

The city is providing opportunities for home and family safety for the month of January.  Check them out and stay safe, Locke Family!

Wednesday, January 12, 2022 from 5pm to 7pm
https://tinyurl.com/meettheschoolsd3

District 3 middle school leaders will be giving brief overviews of their schools and taking a few questions. Come to learn more about all of our district 3 middle schools to fill up your preference sheets!

The Locke School has released the December 2021 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

We wanted to let you know that someone in our school has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school.  This particular variant is a fast spreader, so be safe out there.  Talk with your kids about safe practices that protect them and others.  Below is the full letter from Principal Spence.  

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1/4/2022 10:45 AM

Dear The Locke School of Arts and Engineering at 20 WEST 112 STREET Community:

I am writing to notify you that a member or members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school.

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of the Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Test & Trace Corp (T2), and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).

What Happens Now?

• Your child may come home with a COVID test kit today. The kit contains two tests.

  • Please take the first test on the day they receive the home test. If the test is negative, your child can continue to attend school.

  • Please take the second test on the fifth day after exposure.

• Your child may continue to attend school as long as your child receives negative test results both times and does not experience any symptoms of COVID-19.

• If your child has COVID-like symptoms or feels ill, please have your child isolate and take the 2nd home test.

• If your child tests positive on either home test, you must notify your child’s school and your child must isolate for 10 days.

•  If your child is in 3-K or Pre-K, your child must quarantine for 10 days since their last exposure 1/3/2022. Children who shared space with the individual who tested positive may test out of quarantine in order to return to their classrooms on the eighth day of quarantine. In order to do so, children should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class on the eighth day.

How do we stay healthy?
Vaccination is the most important tool we have to protect ourselves from COVID-19. All New Yorkers age 5 or older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. People who are between 5 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. We encourage all eligible students to get vaccinated. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/.There is no cost to be vaccinated.

Please remember to follow these important actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:

1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).

2. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

3. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

Sincerely,

Andrea Woodhouse

On Wednesday, December 22nd, the Locke School will be distributing the food collected during the Dads Make a Difference food collection.  Locke School families can visit the yard at 3pm tomorrow -- bring a bag!

Thank you to everyone that gave his or her time, food, and resources to make this effort happen.  Special thanks to Amy who created that amazing flier!

We wanted to let you know that someone in our school has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school.  In partnership with the situation room, all close contacts are being contacted and will quarantine.  Below is the full letter from Principal Spence.  

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12/14/2021 11:12 AM

Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantined

Dear The Locke School of Arts and Engineering at 20 WEST 112 STREET Community:

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) have determined that someone in our school has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school.

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep you, your child, and our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).

What Happens Now?

●      The Situation Room will work with school leadership to determine “close contacts” and ensure they are notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. Students and staff who are fully vaccinated do not need to quarantine if they are close contacts to a positive case of COVID unless they have symptoms.

●      Students and staff who are not fully vaccinated and are considered close contacts may test out of quarantine to return to their classrooms after the seventh day. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on or after their fifth day of quarantine to re-enter class after the seventh day. Students must submit proof of a negative test through the COVID-19 Vaccination Portal, or by submitting the result to the school on paper or electronically.

●      T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.

●      Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.

●      All areas visited by the person with COVID-19 will be deep cleaned, disinfected, and reopened.

●      If your child is feeling sick, keep them at home.

How do we stay healthy?

Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:  

1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).

2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.

3. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

Get vaccinated

●  All New Yorkers age 5 or older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If someone is fully vaccinated, they do not have to miss school, sports or work if there is a case in their classroom. People who are between 5 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/. There is no cost to be vaccinated.

How can I stay updated?

We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care.  To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.  

Sincerely,

Andrea Woodhouse

The Office of Family and Community Empowerment (FACE), in partnership with the Chancellor's Parent Advisory Council (CPAC), has successfully amended Chancellor's Regulation A-660.  We are proud of the work that our Parent Associations (PAs) and Parent Teachers Associations (PTAs) were able to conduct throughout the pandemic, and the new policy changes ensure that those successful practices endure. The updated version of Chancellor's Regulation of A-660 can be viewed here.  Below is a summary of the most important changes: 

• Eligibility for membership in PAs/PTAs has been expanded to include parents of students attending a 3K or pre-K program offered by a school under the jurisdiction of the community school district.  

• PAs/PTAs and Presidents’ Council meetings may be conducted in-person, on a virtual remote platform (VRP), or in a hybrid format. 

• PAs/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils may make payments using paper checks, electronic checks directly debited from the checking account or, in exceptional circumstances, a debit card.   

As a companion document, FACE has also issued a policy implementation memorandum that guides PAs/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils in operationalizing changes related to financial transactions.  The memorandum can be viewed here.  Below are the salient points: 

• PA/PTAs and Presidents’ Councils must adopt procedures to ensure that online and debit card transactions are properly authorized and documented.   

• They also must pay special attention to fraud-control mechanisms (see memo). 

• Debit card transactions require membership authorization of both the expenditure and the method of payment; and they must be recorded on the Debit Card Disbursement Form. 

• Debit card transactions in excess of $5,000 require notification to the principal and FACE (in the case of a PA/PTA) or the superintendent and FACE (in the case of a Presidents’ Council. 

• Person-to-person or instant payment systems such as Venmo and Zelle may be used to receive donations, provided they are linked only to the PA/PTA or Presidents’ Council DOE-issued email address.  Under no circumstance should they be used for making payments.  

FACE has begun offering trainings on the new regulation to Family Leadership & Support Coordinators (FLCs/FSCs).  In Collaboration with the Chancellor’s Parent Advisory Council, we are excited invite PA/PTA Members and Presidents Council Members to trainings on December 14th, 15th and 16th (flyer here). Please share widely, and feel free to reach out to FACE@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions. 

CEC3 has ONE vacant seat on our Council. 

Apply TODAY - deadline to submit is Tues, Dec 14, 2021.

This is an unpaid volunteer position that ends on June 30, 2023.

Dear D3 Friends and Families,

CEC3 is excited to announce this opportunity for YOU, or someone you know, to serve our District 3 families as a Council Member on CEC3. We have ONE available seat. An application is attached with eligibility requirements.

CEC 3 believes that every child is entitled to a quality education, a safe and healthy school environment, and equal educational opportunities.

Learn more about CECs here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/current-education-councils-cecs

APPLY TODAY! The deadline to submit is Tuesday, December 14, 2021. 

Best,
CEC3

Attachment: CEC D3 Application File (PDF)

Dear Community 

December is looking exciting and busy! 

1. Police Free Schools Rally
WHO: Students from the Urban Youth Collaborative
WHAT: Holiday-themed press conference and rally
WHEN: Thursday, December 16 at 5pm
WHERE: Steps of Tweed
WHY: To urge the new Council and Mayor to carry out student's calls for #PoliceFreeSchools 

Flyer is here. Please share it widely, and also spread the word on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook!

2. Resolution on Administration for Children's Services
We have heard from too many parents who have been harassed by the Administration for Children's Services for keeping their unvaccinated children safe at home. Please ask your Citywide and Community Education Councils to pass a resolution calling for reforms. The sample resolution is here. 

3. Literacy Summit
DOE and Advocates for Children are hosting a virtual Literacy Summit on Thursday, December 9th, from 10:00am-3:30pm! We encourage you to participate in whatever portion you can. Please register today and sign the call to collective action! 

Here is the schedule for the summit (full program and speaker bios here):

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome 

11:00 – 12:00 | Evidence-Based & Culturally Relevant Practices: Working at the Intersection for Equity 

12:45 – 1:45 | All means ALL: Diversifying Literacy to Meet the Needs of Every Student 

2:00 – 3:00 | How Do We Move Forward: Understanding the Shared Responsibility Around Literacy 

3:00 – 3:30 | Closing Remarks - Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter 

4. 2021 Inclusion Summit
Understanding and Ending Ableism - a virtual summit 

Friday December 10, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Let’s come together virtually to explore the concept of ableism and hear from guest speaker, Peter Trojic. Peter is an inclusive dancer, actor, accessibility consultant, and NYC schools graduate. He will share his personal stories and lessons learned with disability, inclusion, and ableism. 

Register here. 

CEC D3 has made the DOE FACE & CEC 3 End of Week Wrap Up from 12/3/21 now available to read online.

We wanted to let you know that a member of our school community has tested positive for Covid-19.  Test and Trace has concluded that there has been NO EXPOSURE to the remainder of the school community.  Below is the full letter from Principal Spence.  

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12/7/2021

Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19 but NO exposure to School Community

Dear The Locke School of Arts and Engineering at 20 WEST 112 STREET Community:

Today we are writing to inform you that on 12/7/2021 5:12 PM, a member of our school community tested positive for COVID-19. Upon investigation, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test & Trace Corps (T2) have concluded that there has been NO EXPOSURE to the school community because the person was NOT at school while infectious.

Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of DOHMH, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and T2.

How do we stay healthy?

All New Yorkers age 5 and older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If someone is fully vaccinated, they do not have to miss school, sports or work if there is a case in their classroom. People who are between 5 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/. There is no cost to be vaccinated.

Please remember to follow these “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:  

1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).

2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.

3. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19

4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; clean frequently touched surfaces regularly; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

How can I stay updated?

We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care.  To connect with these resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.  Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.

Sincerely,

Andrea Woodhouse

Click here to view a schedule of Healthy Homes Education and Community Partnerships and Poison Control Center Trainings and Workshops for December 2021.

Dear Parents,

Be sure to get into the holiday spirit with this year’s Winter Concert, featuring our talented rock stars here at the Locke School! You are in for a special treat :)

Students will have their performances recorded on the following dates below in the auditorium. A live audience will not be able to take place in the school building, however a wonderful virtual concert video will be displayed on google classroom Thursday, December 23rd for you to watch and enjoy!

All Information about attire, concert performances and viewing is stated below.

Please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. Email: baiken@etmonline.org

Musically yours,

Ms. Aiken

Student Recorded Performance Dates (for students and teachers only) :

• Thursday, December 16th: Grades Kindergarten, 3rd and 4th

• Friday, December 17th: Grades 3k/Prek, 1st, 2nd and 5th

Attire:
Dress in your “Holiday’s Best.” This includes festive colored clothing, winter themed attire, or dress up clothes

Virtual Concert Viewing for Parents and Families:
Thursday, December 23rd. A pre-recorded video will be posted on google classroom.

Dear Families, 

It is my pleasure to share with you the incredible honor we had yesterday to have Chancellor Meisha Porter visit The Locke School of Arts and Engineering! It brought a burst of energy to our entire learning community to have her here.

Before Chancellor Porter visited classrooms, we had an opportunity to discuss some of the work that has been happening in our building. She was delighted to hear and couldn't wait to visit the classrooms where she met our students and staff. Throughout the classrooms she visited, all students were engaged in tasks that put them in positions to share their learning successfully. Dr. Porter was impressed with the confidence our children exhibited as they shared information with her. This is a testament to the work of our teachers, as they continually work hard to build relationships with their students creating a safe environment where students aren't afraid to speak up and take risks as they share.

Our Chancellor also had an opportunity to dance with Ms. Smith's fifth grade class during NDI, sing with Ms. Aiken and the students from Ms. Slipsager's class, and play pretend with our 3K students in Ms. Jackie's class.  Overall, Monday was marvelous from start to finish.  My only wish was that the Chancellor could have visited everyone, unfortunately, because of her schedule, this was not possible. 

In conclusion, all of the Chancellor's interactions with our students and staff reflected overall warmth.  The rooms and hallways reflected the dedication our staff have for their work and our students. Thanks for all you do, day in and day out to make this a part of who we are at The Locke School, a warm, welcoming and dedicated community.  

Yours Truly,
Andrea Woodhouse-Spence 

From CEC D3: Students with IEPs can get free one-on-one tutoring from teacher candidates in Hunter’s Graduate Program for Learning Disabilities through the Hunter College Learning Lab. 

Tutoring sessions are twice a week at either Hunter College (695 Park Ave.), PS/IS 57 (175 E. 115th St.), or PS 198 (1700 3rd Ave.). 

For more information and to apply, visit the Hunter College Learning Lab.

Pop-up vaccine event for kids age 5-11 at the Locke School this Thursday.  For anyone on the fence if now is the right time, check out the incentives for those getting their first dose while they last.

https://www1.nyc.gov/.../vaccines/vaccine-incentives.page

Attachment: Office of School Health Covid Vaccine Family Letter

The Locke School has released the December 2021 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

Upcoming Events 

• Wednesday, December 1, 2021- Principal's Tea 

• Thursday, December 2, 2021- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Pop up event! 7:30AM-4:30PM

Reminders: 

• During Morning Arrival, a completed Health Screening must be shown for students.  To avoid the hassle, download the website.

• During inclement weather, arrival and dismissal will continue in the schoolyard.

  • Arrival: 3K/ PreK continues as usual.  Kindergarten arrives through room 160, 1st-5th will go straight into the cafeteria 

  • Dismissal: 3K/ PreK continues as usual, Kindergarten- 5th grade will come out to the schoolyard.  All late pickups will be taken to the cafeteria.

As you share this time of Thanksgiving with your friends and family, share with someone one thing that you are most grateful for.  For me, this year I am grateful for many things, however, one item at the top of my list is the Locke School Community. With all the trials and tribulations that we have experienced over the last two years with the pandemic, it is especially heartwarming for me this year to express my gratitude with you.  

Wishing you a harvest filled with much happiness and pure joy. 

-Principal Spence

Join Us on Zoom
December 2nd, 2021, 6pm – 7:30pm ET
(includes Q&A with participants)
Register here: https://bit.ly/DABCWilsonDec2

Topic: How a Comprehensive Assessment Helps to Identify Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Improve Outcomes in Children with Learning and Social-Emotional Challenges

Guest Speaker: Dr. Karen Wilson

Dr. Karen Wilson is a Clinical Neuropsychologist, Director of West LA Neuropsychology, PC, and the founder of ChildNEXUS.com

• Principal’s Tea: Wednesday, November 24th: CANCELLED

• Thanksgiving Recess- Thursday, November 25th & 26th (No School; Have a Happy Holiday) 

Reminders: 

• During Morning Arrival, a completed Health Screening must be shown for students.  To avoid the hassle, download the website.

• During inclement weather, arrival and dismissal will continue in the schoolyard.

• Arrival: 3K/ Prek continues as usual.  Kindergarten arrives through room 160, 1st-5th will go straight into the cafeteria 

• Dismissal: 3K/ Prek continues as usual, Kindergarten- 5th grade will come out to the schoolyard.  All late pickups will be taken to the cafeteria.

Parents and stakeholders in NYC public education: the SLT is asking for your help.  Research shows that our children learn best in smaller class sizes.  Please sign the petition below or write an email to Speaker Johnson to help keep the class sizes low in NYC public schools.  As of this posting, we have nearly 25,000 signatures, but we still need yours!

Two different ways you can help:

Sign the petition:

https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/seize-this-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-reduce-class-sizes-in-new-york-city

Write an email to speaker Johnson: 

To: SpeakerJohnson@council.nyc.gov

An example letter is shown here:

Dear Speaker Johnson,

Thank you for signing on in support of the bill that would reduce class sizes in New York City (City Council Intro 2374-2021). As a Parent in a New York City public school, I’m grateful for your support. I urge you to schedule a vote on this important legislation so New York City students and educators can look forward to the future they deserve.

We want the same opportunities for our students that children in other parts of the state already enjoy when classes are small: closer connections with their peers and teachers, more individualized instruction and more chances to shine.

At a time when our children’s lives have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, we can’t wait any longer to pass legislation that would make our classrooms safe and make a significant difference in students’ educational experience in the years ahead.

Please bring the City Council bill to a vote.

Sincerely,

CEC D3 has made the DOE FACE & CEC 3 End of Week Wrap Up from 11/19/21 now available to read online.

CEC D3 has made the DOE FACE & CEC 3 End of Week Wrap Up from 11/12/21 now available to read online.

Come play with your friends and meet new ones!

New inclusive playground equipment for ALL ages and abilities!

Park entrance on corner of Amsterdam & 104 St.

Sunday November 21 (Rain Date December 5)

10am - 2pm

DENNY FARRELL RIVERBANK STATE PARK INVITES YOU TO OUR ANNUAL FREE HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2021 

ICE THEATRE OF NEW YORK®’S WINTER HOLIDAY SKATING CELEBRATION
Holiday Ice Show featuring Ice Theatre of New York®, Figure Skating in Harlem, Riverbank Figure Skating Club,
Sky Rink All Stars and The Skyliners.
The Ice Rink • 4:00PM

TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
Join local dignitaries as we count down to the lighting of the Christmas tree.
Rinkside • 4:45PM

BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO JOIN IN THE FESTIVITIES!

For information call Riverbank at (212) 694-3642 or ITNY at (212) 929-5811 (Program subject to change) 

CELEBRATING THE JOY OF DANCING ON ICE : icetheatre.org 

Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park
145th Street & Riverside Drive | Manhattan 

Kathy Hochul, Governor
Erik Kulleseid, Commissioner
Maurice Hicks, Park Director 

Be sure to download the Member Vacancy Application prior to the meeting.

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CEC3
Business Meeting 6:30 PM

Calendar Meeting 7:30 PM

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021

Registration Required:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYofu-urD8qEtHL5GTEO660IhaKshI0_OLj

Business Meeting

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. Approval of Minutes

Agenda

a. Oct. 6, 2021 Business Meeting Minutes

3. Old Business

4. New Business

a. CEC3 Member Vacancy

5. CEC School Liaison Reports

6. CEC Committee Reports

a. Mosaic Committee Curriculum Update

Adjournment of Business Meeting Hard Stop 7:30 PM

Calendar Meeting directly following the Business Meeting

1. Call to Order & Roll Call

2. DOE Office of District Planning Presentation, Jessica Meller, Director of Manhattan Planning, Eric

Herman, Division of School Planning, Cynthia Whittemore

a. CEC3 Member Questions and Comments

b. Public Comment

3. Approval of Minutes

a. October 20th, 2021 Joint Calendar Meeting Minutes

4. President’s Report – Lucas Liu, CEC3 President

5. Superintendent’s Report – Christine Loughlin, D3 Superintendent

a. CEC3 Member Questions and Comments

b. Public Comment

6. Old Business

a. Brilliant NYC

7. New Business

8. Public Comment

Adjournment of Calendar Meeting

Save the date: "Dad's Make A Difference" presents Pop-Up Pantry on Wednesday, December 22nd.  Details to follow!

The New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) is developing the Universal Mosaic Curriculum—a rigorous, inclusive, affirming, and standards-aligned K–12 English Language Arts and Math curricula by New York City educators for New York City public schools, to be available to all schools in fall 2023. And we want your input!

Virtual Town Hall

75-minute virtual sessions UMC Citywide Community Engagement Town Halls to be held:

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)

Spanish

Saturday, November 13, 2021 (1:00 p.m.–2:15 p.m.)

Mandarin, Russian, Spanish

Monday, November 15, 2021 (6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)

Arabic, Bangla, French, Sign Language

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 (6:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m.)

Haitian Creole, Korean, Urdu

At the opening of our town hall, DOE students from schools across the City will share their vision for the future of NYC classrooms.

Register at: https://learndoe.org/mosaiccurriculum/ Any inquiries: mosaiccurriculum@schools.nyc.gov

CEC D3 has made the DOE FACE & CEC 3 End of Week Wrap Up from 11/5/21 now available to read online.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, November 10, 2021: Principal’s Tea (4:30 p.m.): Discussion: Shared Vision & Data (Attendance)

• Thursday, November 11, 2021: Veterans Day (No School)

• Scholastic Book Fair has been extended until Wednesday, Nov. 10th

Reminders:

• During Morning Arrival, a completed Health Screening must be shown for students. To avoid the hassle, download the website.

• During inclement weather, arrival and dismissal will continue in the school yard.

  • • Arrival: 3K/ Prek continue as usual, Kindergarten arrives through room 160, 1st-5th will go straight into the cafeteria.

    • Dismissal: 3K/ Prek continue as usual, Kindergarten- 5th grade will come out to the school yard. All late pickups will be taken to the cafeteria.

Upcoming Events

• • Spirit Week- November 15-19th

  • Principal’s Tea: 3rd Wednesday of the month- School Culture and Instructional Program

  • Thanksgiving Recess- Thursday, November 25th & 26th (No School; Have a Happy Holiday)

PS 185 will have a pop up vaccine event on November 9, 2021,

7:00 -11:00 a.m. For parents who plan to attend you will enter from the Harlem Link schoolyard entry which is located on 112st, closest to Lenox Ave. From there you will enter directly into our auditorium.

NOTE:

• Students ages 5-11 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or by an adult designated by the parent or guardian, while receiving their vaccine.

• If the student is accompanied by an adult who is not the parent or guardian, the vaccine provider must either obtain verbal consent from the parent/guardian by phone at the time of vaccination, or, parent/guardians may now instead choose to send a completed consent form with the adult designee.

Our vaccine pop-up provider is MedRite.

Sincerely,

Andrea Woodhouse-Spence

Principal

November 4, 2021 

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

I hope that this email finds you in good health. I am writing to share a few updates with you.

• This year our school is utilizing the Acadience and MAP growth screeners as a tool used to measure achievement and growth. Our instructional coaches and teachers will utilize the assessments to make informed decisions, that will support students’ growth. Our Academic Intervention Services, AIS is underway.

• With the holidays upon us, we are planning a food and toy drive. Containers will be placed in the front of the school where you can donate canned goods and toys. More information will follow.

• In the spirit of the Holidays we will also have a Holiday concert with our music teacher, Ms. Brittany Aiken.  Stay tuned for more information. 

• I am excited to share with you that the start date for the implementation of the DESSA was extended to December 6, 2021. If you do not want a staff member to complete the DESSA screener for your student, you must write a letter to me stating that. This letter needs to be received by the school by Monday November 15, 2021. If you have any questions regarding social-emotional learning or the DESSA, please call/email Coach Grace at gloew2@schools.nyc.gov or our Guidance Counselor at gsingh4@schools.nyc.gov  

• Our Parent Coordinator, Monika Vargas is currently away from her desk and will not return until Monday, November 29th.  Ms. Cheri Lee, our school secretary will be happy to support you with any parent/guardian concerns, until Monika returns.  Ms. Lee can be reached at clee62@schools.nyc.gov or by phone at 212.534.7490.

I look forward to seeing you all at the next Principal’s Tea on Wednesday November 10th at 4:45pm.

Sincerely, 

Andrea Woodhouse-Spence
Principal

We wanted to let you know that a member of our school community has tested positive for Covid-19.  All close contacts have been contacted and are quarantining.  Below is the full letter from Principal Spence.  

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11/4/2021
Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantine.

Dear The Locke School of Arts and Engineering at 20 WEST 112 STREET Community: The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) have determined that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school.

Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep you, your child, and our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).

What Happens Now?
The Situation Room will work with school leadership to determine “close contacts” and ensure they are notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. Students and staff who are quarantining will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period. T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.

Any staff or students who are fully vaccinated OR were recently (within the past three months) diagnosed with COVID-19 and finished isolation in the past 90 days will NOT need to quarantine as long as they have no COVID-19 symptoms. People who are fully vaccinated have received both shots of a two shot regimen or one shot of a single shot regimen and 14 days or more have elapsed since their last shot.

Unvaccinated students and staff who are considered close contacts may test out of quarantine in order to return to their classrooms after the seventh day. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class after the seventh day. Students must submit proof of a negative test through the DOE’s COVID-19 Vaccination Portal.

Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.

All areas visited by the person with COVID-19 will be deep cleaned, disinfected, and reopened.

If your child is feeling sick, keep them at home.

How do we stay healthy?
All New Yorkers age 12 or older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If someone is fully vaccinated, they do not have to miss school, sports or work if there is a case in their classroom. People who are between 12 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/. There is no cost to be vaccinated.

Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:

• Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).

• Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

• Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.

Sincerely,
Andrea Woodhouse

The Locke School has released the November 2021 Events Calendar.  Check it out now!  We are also sharing the NYC Schools Breakfast Menu and NYC Schools Lunch Menu.

“There are so many students who are gifted, who are talented, who are brilliant." -Chancellor Meisha Porter

Brilliant NYC will ensure every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Join us to discuss how we can co-design your child’s learning experience using the latest educational research.

This is an opportunity to hear from families and members of Community School District 3 and is hosted by Superintendent Christine Loughlin.

Monday, November 15th, 2021

6:00 – 7:30pm

Please register in advance by 12:00PM on the day of our community meeting:

https://tinyurl.com/BrilliantD3

"...To identify and support the social-emotional growth of all children in our school, we are excited to be administering a strengths-based SEL screener, known as the Devereaux Student Strengths Assessment (DESSA). The DESSA asks questions about areas of social-emotional functioning including decision making, relationship building, confidence, and others..."

Read More in Ms. Spences November 1 DESSA letter to families.

Our next SLT meeting is on Wednesday, October 21 at 3:10pm. The meeting is open to all Locke School community members. All non- SLT members attend as visitors and must request to permission to speak. 

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkcuGoqj8pH9L_UJOd_7Fc-gly3fMgQqXR

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.