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PRINCIPAL'S UPDATE APRIL 3,2020

Hello Mott Hall Families!

We hope that your family is doing well. Our thoughts go out for those who are sick and recovering. We have now engaged in our second week of Remote Learning. It has come to our attention that some students may still need computers. We are working on a plan for distributing computers for those who may still need a device. Please email Ms.Rios at MRios2@schools.nyc.gov or call Ms. De Los Santos at 347-218-1613 to request a computer.

Thank you and have a great weekend! Stay healthy!

Judith De Los Santos-Pena

Principal

The Mott Hall School

71-111 Convent Avenue

New York, NY 10027

Tel: (212) 281-5028

BB: (347) 218-1613

jdeloss@schools.nyc.gov

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APRIL 2, 2020 REMOTE LEARNING DEVICE REQUEST FORM

The Department of Education will lend our families an internet-enabled iPad to support remote learning. I am forwarding the request form for parents to complete and submit. You may also assist parents directly in completing the information. Request form is below:

Parents can fill out the Remote Learning Device request form now, and the Department of Education will lend your family an internet-enabled iPad to support your child’s new learning process. There is a limit of one device per student, and all devices must be returned, but student will have a way to keep up with school during this time.

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

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The Mott Hall School
Important Message for Families March 22nd, 2020

March 22, 2020
Dear Families,
Tomorrow, we will all come together to take the first steps of a huge new educational journey as New
York City brings remote learning to our 1.1 million students.
While none of us could have predicted even a few weeks ago that we would launch this dramatic new
transition in education, I could not be prouder of the way our educators have come together to ready
themselves to teach your children from their own homes. And I could not be more grateful to all of you
for your faith in our educators, and all of the hardworking staff at DOE.
This will not be perfect. Nothing can ever replace a talented teacher in a classroom. We know the
challenges and inequities our students face. But over the past week I have seen DOE’s 150,000 staff rise
to this challenge in astounding ways. Your faith in them is deserved and earned.
Things have moved very quickly since Mayor de Blasio and I made the very difficult decision one week
ago that school buildings would close for student instruction until at least April 20. Educators citywide
created a remote curriculum in days. Every school has been equipped with an online platform. Learning
resources, including those for special education and multilingual learners, have been developed and posted
on our website—and there is so much more to come.
All the relevant information you need about engaging in remote learning is on our website at
schools.nyc.gov—please visit it frequently for updates. And please check in with your teachers and
principals if you have questions: just as they were before last week, they will continue to be your guide to
instruction and (virtual) engagement during these unprecedented times. I will share a few key pieces of
information here to keep in mind for this week:
• Remote Learning: Each school has its own online platform, with many schools using Google
Classroom. Educators have contacted school communities to let you know what remote learning
tool your child’s school will be using.
o You can find instructions on DOE student accounts and getting started in Google
Classroom and Microsoft Teams at schools.nyc.gov/learnathome.
o If you are having additional problems connecting, contact your school directly via email.
Our Find a School tool can help you find contact info for your school as well, if you do not
already have it: schools.nyc.gov/find-a-school.
• Electronic Devices: If your child needs an internet-connected device to participate in remote
learning, and you have not yet filled out a device request form, please visit
coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices to request a device on loan from DOE.
• Many of you have already received a device on loan from your school. If you have not and you
still require a device, please fill out the survey. Students with Individualized Education Programs
(IEPs): If your student is recommended for integrated co-teaching, special class, or special
education teacher support services, your school will make every effort to arrange for them to
continue to receive instruction from the same special education teachers and classroom
paraprofessionals that usually teach them. Someone from your school will contact you to discuss
how instruction will be delivered.
o Your child’s IEP meetings will still take place; IEP meetings will be conducted by phone.
To make a referral for initial evaluation or reevaluation, you can email your principal or
specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov, or call 311.
o For more on remote learning for students with IEPs, please visit
schools.nyc.gov/learnathome.
• Free Meals: We will continue to offer free meals in the weeks ahead at more than 400 sites across
the city. Food hubs will operate Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m., and any
student of any age can get 3 meals daily. Visit schools.nyc.gov/freemeals to find a site near you.
• Regional Enrichment Centers: On Monday, March 23, the City will open Regional Enrichment
Centers (RECs) for the children of front-line workers in the fight against COVID-19—including
first responders and healthcare workers. If you believe your child may be eligible to attend a REC,
please visit schools.nyc.gov/recs.
• Enrollment and Placement Support: Family Welcome Center staff are available by email, and are
prepared to assist with enrollment and placement of new admissions, questions around admissions,
information about offers, and waitlists. They do not handle REC enrollment.
o Please be aware FWCs are processing a high volume of questions at this time in connection
to the recent release of high school admissions offer letters. We ask for your patience, and
are aiming to respond to all requests within 48 hours. Here’s how to receive direct support
on these topics:
• Bronx: bronxfwc@schools.nyc.gov
• Brooklyn: brooklynfwc@schools.nyc.gov
• Manhattan: manhattanfwc@schools.nyc.gov
• Queens: queensfwc@schools.nyc.gov
• Staten Island: statenislandfwc@schools.nyc.gov
Parents can also call 311 and say “Schools” to be routed to someone who can help with schoolrelated questions.
If you need help with a problem that cannot be resolved at the school level or wish to report a complaint,
please reach out to your district superintendent’s office. Contact information for your district support team
can be found here: schools.nyc.gov/about-us/leadership/district-leadership. If you do not know the district
in which your child’s school is located, please use the Find A School tool: schools.nyc.gov/find-a-school.
There will surely be bumps in the road as we all adjust to this new reality, and I want to thank you for the
patience that will be demanded of you as we undertake this transformation together.
In just a few hours, we will all take a great leap together into uncharted territory. We will be successful if
we continue to work together as a community of families, educators, and staff. We all share two key
goals: a high-quality education for every single one of our 1.1 million students, and protecting health and
safety of everyone in our school communities.
That means that public education in New York City is going to look tremendously different for the
foreseeable future. But together, we will chart this path forward, and I have no doubt that we will
eventually look back and say this was our finest hour: when we confronted this great challenge and
overcame it, in unity, with shared strength and commitment.
New York City has the greatest students and staff in the world, and nothing will ever change that—today,
tomorrow, or ever. I am excited to be on this journey with you. Together, I am confident we will learn and
grow with boundless potential.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education

22 de marzo de 2020
Estimada familia:
Mañana, todos juntos daremos los primeros pasos de un nuevo e importante viaje educativo, ya que la
Ciudad de Nueva York comenzará el aprendizaje a distancia para nuestros 1.1 millones de estudiantes.
Aunque ninguno de nosotros podría haber anticipado hace unas semanas que iniciaríamos esta nueva y
radical transición en la educación, no podría estar más orgulloso de la forma en que nuestros maestros se
han preparado para enseñar a los estudiantes desde sus propios hogares. Le agradezco su confianza en
nuestros maestros y en todo el personal del Departamento de Educación (DOE) que trabaja arduamente.
Esto no va a ser perfecto. Nada puede reemplazar a un maestro talentoso en un salón de clases.
Conocemos los desafíos y las desigualdades que enfrentan nuestros estudiantes. Sin embargo, en la última
semana he visto a los 150,000 empleados del DOE hacer frente a este desafío de manera asombrosa. Ellos
se han ganado y se merecen su confianza.
Todo ha ocurrido muy rápido desde que el alcalde Bill de Blasio y yo tomamos la muy difícil decisión
hace una semana de cerrar las escuelas hasta por lo menos el 20 de abril. Los maestros de toda la Ciudad
crearon un plan de estudios a distancia en solo días. Todas las escuelas han sido equipadas con una
plataforma en línea. Se elaboraron recursos de aprendizaje, entre ellos los destinados a la educación
especial y a los estudiantes multilingües, que ya se han publicado en nuestro sitio web. Queda mucho por
venir.
Toda la información importante que necesita para participar en el aprendizaje a distancia está en nuestro
sitio web en schools.nyc.gov. Le pedimos que lo visite con frecuencia para obtener actualizaciones.
Además, consulte con los maestros y el director de la escuela si tiene preguntas: al igual que antes de la
semana pasada, seguirán siendo su guía para la enseñanza y la participación (virtual) durante estos
tiempos sin precedentes. Esta es parte de la información clave que debe tener en cuenta esta semana:
 Aprendizaje a distancia: cada escuela tiene su propia plataforma en línea y muchas escuelas usan
Google Classroom. Los maestros les han informado a las comunidades educativas sobre la
herramienta de aprendizaje a distancia que usará la escuela de su hijo.
o Puede encontrar instrucciones sobre las cuentas de estudiantes del DOE y sobre cómo
empezar a usar Google Classroom y Microsoft Teams en schools.nyc.gov/learnathome.
o Si tiene problemas para conectarse, comuníquense con su escuela directamente por correo
electrónico. Si aún no tiene la información de contacto de la escuela, podrá encontrarla a
través de la herramienta Find a School en schools.nyc.gov/find-a-school.
 Dispositivos electrónicos: si su hijo necesita un dispositivo para participar en el aprendizaje a
distancia, y aún no ha llenado un formulario para solicitarlo, visite
coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices. Le ayudaremos a conseguir un dispositivo con
conexión a internet.
o Muchas familias ya han recibido un dispositivo en préstamo de su escuela. Si usted no lo
ha recibido y aún necesita un dispositivo, llene el formulario y el DOE se pondrá en
contacto con usted.
 Estudiantes con Programas de Educación Individualizado (Individualized Education Programs,
IEP): si su hijo recibe coenseñanza integrada, clase especial o servicios de apoyo ofrecidos por un
maestro de educación especial, su escuela hará todo lo posible para que continúe recibiendo
enseñanza de los mismos maestros de educación especial y auxiliares docentes que normalmente le
enseñan. Alguien de su escuela se pondrá en contacto con usted para conversar sobre cómo se
impartirá la enseñanza.
o Las reuniones del IEP de su hijo se seguirán realizando, pero ahora por teléfono. Para
presentar una solicitud de remisión para una evaluación inicial o revaluación, envíe un
correo electrónico al director de su escuela o a specialeducation@schools.nyc.gov o llame
al 311.
o Para obtener más información sobre aprendizaje a distancia para estudiantes con IEP, visite
schools.nyc.gov/learnathome.
 Comidas gratuitas: seguiremos ofreciendo comidas gratuitas en las próximas semanas en más de
400 lugares de la Ciudad. Los centros de comida funcionarán de lunes a viernes de 7:30 a.m. a
1:30 p.m., y los estudiantes de todas las edades pueden recibir tres comidas diarias. Visite
schools.nyc.gov/freemeals para ubicar un lugar cerca de su hogar.
 Centros regionales de enriquecimiento académico: el lunes, 23 de marzo, la Ciudad abrirá los
centros regionales de enriquecimiento académico (Regional Enrichment Centers, REC) para los
hijos de los trabajadores de servicios vitales, incluidos los de primeros auxilios y del sector de la
salud, que continúan su lucha contra COVID-19. Si cree que su hijo reúne los requisitos para
asistir a un REC, visite schools.nyc.gov/recs.
 Apoyo para la inscripción y asignación: el personal de los Centros de Bienvenida a las Familias
(Family Welcome Centers, FWC) está disponible por correo electrónico y está preparado para
ayudar con la inscripción y la asignación de nuevas admisiones, responder preguntas sobre el
proceso de admisión, dar información sobre ofertas de cupo y listas de espera. Ellos no son los
encargados de la inscripción en los REC.
o Tenga en cuenta que los FWC están procesando un gran volumen de preguntas en este
momento en relación con la reciente emisión de las cartas con las ofertas del proceso de
admisión a la escuela secundaria. Le pedimos paciencia y esperamos responder todas las
consultas dentro de las 48 horas después de haberlas recibido. A continuación se indica
cómo recibir apoyo directo sobre estos temas:
 El Bronx: bronxfwc@schools.nyc.gov
 Brooklyn: brooklynfwc@schools.nyc.gov
 Manhattan: manhattanfwc@schools.nyc.gov
 Queens: queensfwc@schools.nyc.gov
 Staten Island: statenislandfwc@schools.nyc.gov
Los padres también pueden llamar al 311 y decir “Schools” para ser derivados a alguien que los pueda
ayudar con preguntas relacionadas con la escuela.
Si necesita ayuda con un problema que no puede ser resuelto a nivel escolar o desea presentar una queja,
comuníquese con la oficina del superintendente de su distrito. Aquí encontrará la información de contacto
del equipo de apoyo de su distrito: schools.nyc.gov/about-us/leadership/district-leadership. Si no sabe cuál
es el distrito de la escuela de su hijo, utilice la herramienta Find A School: schools.nyc.gov/find-a-school.
Seguramente habrá obstáculos en el camino mientras nos adaptamos a esta nueva realidad, y le agradezco
su paciencia a medida que iniciamos esta transición juntos.
En pocas horas, todos juntos daremos un gran salto hacia un territorio desconocido. Si continuamos
trabajando en colaboración como una comunidad de familias, maestros y personal, lograremos un buen
resultado. Todos compartimos dos objetivos clave: lograr una educación de calidad para cada uno de
nuestros 1.1 millones de estudiantes y proteger la salud y la seguridad de todos los miembros de nuestras
comunidades educativas.
Eso significa que la educación pública en la Ciudad de Nueva York se impartirá de una manera
completamente diferente en el futuro inmediato. Sin embargo, juntos, trazaremos este camino hacia
adelante y no tengo ninguna duda de que finalmente miraremos hacia atrás y diremos que este fue nuestro
mejor momento: cuando nos enfrentamos a este gran desafío y lo superamos unidos, y con una fuerza y un
compromiso en común.
La Ciudad de Nueva York cuenta con los mejores estudiantes y el mejor personal del mundo, y nada
cambiará eso, ni hoy, ni mañana, ni nunca. Estoy entusiasmado de iniciar este viaje con ustedes. Juntos,
estoy seguro de que aprenderemos y creceremos con un potencial sin límites.
Atentamente,
Richard A. Carranza
Canciller
Departamento de Educación de la Ciudad de Nueva York
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UPDATE MARCH 17, 2020

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza announced the City will move towards a new Remote Learning Model for all school days until Spring Recess. Students will not report to school buildings for instruction during this time. School buildings are scheduled to reopen to students following Spring Recess on Monday, April 20, 2020.

We at Mott Hall are preparing and are up for the challenge; we understand that many of our students may not have devices to access Google Classroom,: therefore, we asking that you email our parent coordinator, Ms. Camacho-Moran at Ecamachomoran2@schools.nyc.gov if your child is in need of a computer to access Google Classroom.

Please be aware that we do not have a computer for every student enrolled at Mott Hall, we are asking that you request a loaner device only if needed. In the event that we run out of devices, we’ll contact the Chancellor’s Office to ask for assistance.

Families who email Ms. Camacho-Moran to express the need for a device will be able to pick up a device on Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm.

We’ll make it through this together.

Onwards and upwards,

Ms. De Los Santos

The Mott Hall School
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE FOR FAMILIES MARCH 16,2020

Dear Families,
All of us are living through an unprecedented time as we work to keep our communities safe and healthy in
the face of the coronavirus. New Yorkers are joining millions in cities, states, and nations across the world in
confronting decisions that we’ve never had to face—and maybe never could have imagined having to.
Here in New York, Mayor de Blasio and I have been clear that any changes to our school system as we know it
would be an extreme measure—a last resort. We’ve been monitoring the outbreak in New York City day by
day, hour by hour, minute by minute. This weekend, it became clear that continuing public education in our
school buildings was no longer sustainable for the time being.
On Sunday, we announced that for the next three and a half weeks, we are moving to a remote learning
model, with a projected reopening of school buildings the week of April 20, 2020. I know this may feel abrupt,
and has the potential to cause disruption in your lives. We are committed to consistent and clear
communication with you throughout this time period, and a clear understanding of what will happen.
Our announcement today means that Monday, March 16, school buildings are closed and students will be out
of session. However, students and families can pick up medication or receive any standard medical services
from Tuesday through Thursday, during regular school hours; school nurses and school based health center
staff will be on site. During that time, teachers will also be expected to report to their buildings and receive
full-day professional development on remote learning.
Later in the week, students will begin picking up materials, including technology to participate in remote
learning when needed. Additional guidance on all of this will be shared with you in the next couple of days.
All throughout this week, grab-and-go breakfast will be available at the entrance of every school building from
7:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Any student can pick up breakfast and lunch at any school building.
On Monday, March 23, we will be opening several dozen Regional Enrichment Centers across the City, to serve
the children of our City’s first responders, healthcare workers, transit workers, and our most vulnerable
populations.
That Monday, we will also launch remote learning for grades K-12. I have every confidence in New York City
educators and know they will rise to the occasion, and dedicate the same passion for delivering high-quality
instruction remotely as they do in the classroom. We know we have the most dedicated school staff: teachers,
custodians, administrators, and especially the school food workers who will be continuing to work during this
time as part of a citywide meals program. More information on the launch of that program will be coming
soon.
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I want to be clear that this is not a closure, but a transition. We will not lower our expectations for our
students. We know they are hungry to learn and we will match their curiosity and passion with work-fromhome materials, including distribution of devices that will support our remote-learning instructional model.
There are already instructional resources available for every grade level in every subject at
schools.nyc.gov/learnathome.
We know this is a difficult time, and we are working hard to make sure our City continues to support families
in every way we can. I want to assure families we’re working to make this as seamless a transition as possible.
Now is the time to come together to do what’s best for the health and safety of all New Yorkers. We are with
you, partners in education in the greatest city in the world. We have the world’s most talented students,
educators, and staff—and nothing will ever change that.
We will continue to communicate with you in the coming days, and encourage you to visit our website at
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update for more information and
updates on this transition.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education
- Coronavirus Update for Families_March 16 2020.pdf
The Mott Hall School
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES- UPDATE

March 11, 2020

Dear Parent/Guardian,

In lieu of Chancellor Carranza’s decision to modify March Parent Conferences (see attached), we want to inform you that Parent Conferences will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 will still take place; however, parents will not attend in person. Instead, Parent Teacher Conferences will occur by phone. We are asking you participate by phone. Teachers from the school will contact you during the conference hour time to discuss your child’s academic performance. Families that are not available during this time, will be contacted during the month of March.

Report cards will be distributed to students on Friday. Report cards will also be mailed home on Friday. Please note that students will have a half day on Friday as planned previously.

Parent/Teacher Conferences at Mott Hall have been scheduled as follows:

Afternoon Session: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Teacher Phone Conferences Evening Session: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM Teacher Phone Conferences

All students will report to school in the morning at regular time.

· 6th grade students who take the yellow bus will be dismissed starting at 11:10 AM. 6th Grade Students who walk or take public transportation will be dismissed at 11:30 AM.

· 7th and 8th grade students will be dismissed at 11:30 AM. They will be offered lunch before dismissal.

· Unfortunately, there is no supervision for students at Mott Hall once students are dismissed at 11:30 AM. We ask that you not ask your child to stay in school after dismissal. Thank you for your understanding on this matter!

Please note that all afterschool programs are cancelled.

We look forward to having you attend our conference.

Thank you

Judith De Los Santos

Conferencia de Padres – Versión actualizada

11 de marzo de 2020

Estimados Padre/Guardian,

En vista de la decisión del Canciller Carranza de modificar las Conferencias de Padres de marzo (ver adjunto), queremos informarles que las Conferencias de Padres aun tendrán lugar el viernes 13 de marzo de 2020; sin embargo, los padres no asistirán en persona. En cambio, las conferencias de padres y maestros se realizarán por teléfono. Le pedimos que participe por teléfono. Los maestros de la escuela se comunicarán con usted durante la hora de la conferencia para hablar sobre el rendimiento académico de su hijo. Las familias que no estén disponibles durante este tiempo serán contactadas durante el mes de marzo.

Las boletas de calificaciones se distribuirán a los estudiantes el viernes. Las boletas de calificaciones también se enviarán por correo el viernes. Tenga en cuenta que los estudiantes tendrán medio día el viernes según lo planeado previamente.Las conferencias de padres y maestros en Mott Hall se han programado de la siguiente manera:

Sesión de la tarde: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Conferencias por teléfono con maestros Sesión de la Noche: 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Conferencias por teléfono con maestros

Todos los estudiantes se reportarán a la escuela en la mañana a la hora regular.

· Los estudiantes de 6to grado que tomen el autobús amarillo serán despedidos a partir de las 11:10 a.m. Los estudiantes de 6to grado que caminan o toman transporte público serán despedidos a las 11:30 a.m.

· Los alumnos de 7º y 8º grado serán despedidos a las 11:30 a.m. Se les ofrecerá almuerzo antes de la salida.

· Desafortunadamente, no hay supervisión para los estudiantes en Mott Hall una vez que los estudiantes salen a las 11:30 AM. Le pedimos que no le pida a su hijo que se quede en la escuela después de la salida. ¡Gracias por su comprensión en este asunto!

Tenga en cuenta que todos los programas después de la escuela se cancelan.

Contamos con su presencia a nuestra conferencia.

Gracias,

Sra. Judith De Los Santos
- Coronavirus Update for Families_March 11 2020.pdf
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