CM Rita Joseph – Community Update – October 17, 2022

CM Rita Joseph – Community Update – October 17, 2022

Community Update: October 17thDear Friend,I’m writing to you with a heavy heart. As some of you may have heard, last Wednesday, the driver of a tractor-trailer struck and killed our neighbor, 25-year-old Kala Santiago, who was riding her bike on Parkside Avenue, which is not a designated truck route. The tragic death of yet another cyclist in our …

October 19, 2022 Dear Parents and Families, I hope you are enjoying fall! Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education approved NYSED’s plan to restart the federally required accountability system for the 2022-23 school year based upon 2021-22 school year results. The accountability plan addresses disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and modifies accountability indicators and …

NYSED – Happy National Principals Month!

News and Notes October 2022 Dear Colleagues, Happy National Principals Month! I’d like to take a moment to express my appreciation for the leadership of our school principals. Thank you to all our principals for everything they do, not only this month but throughout the year, to help the children of New York State grow …

CFA’s Cafeteria Redesign Information and Advocacy Session

Register Here for the NYC School Cafeteria Redesign: Information and Advocacy Session Wednesday, October 26 @6pmSince 2017, the NYC DOE has redesigned 40+ cafeterias serving 70,000+ middle and high school students across the city. The Lunch 4 Learning (L4L) coalition, led by Community Food Advocates, has successfully advocated for an additional $75 million in capital funds …

The High School Application Is Open–Apply to High School by December 1!

العربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Dear Families, The high school application is now open, and the deadline to apply is December 1, 2022. All current eighth grade (and interested first-time ninth grade) students in NYC are welcome and encouraged to apply. Here’s how: 1. Log in …

Reimagining the School Experience – 10/14/22

لعربية / বাংলা / 中文 / Français / Kreyòl ayisyen / 한국어 / Русский / Español / اردو Reimagining the School Experience Dear New Yorkers, As I travel throughout the city and meet with families, I often speak about how we are reimagining the school experience for our children. I believe that every child has unlimited potential, and I promise to deliver the kind of …

Citywide Council on Special Education Calendar Meeting – Thursday, October 20, 2022 (VIA ZOOM)

Citywide Council on Special Education   Calendar Meeting   Thursday, October 20, 2022 6:00 p.m.  Via Zoom  Presentation  Special Education Update and the Office of Enrollment  Register in advance for this meeting:  https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUvf-ippjgiG9HAUrubwLLkBN1vcOR9gcmE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  Interpretation Mandarin  Dial 347-966-4114  Conference ID: 497 627 037#  Spanish  Dial …

CCHS invites you to our Communications and Technology Committee Meeting, Thurs., Oct 20 @7pm

CCHS invites you to our Communications and Technology Committee Meeting Date: Thursday, Oct 20, 2022 Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm Register in advance for this meeting at: shorturl.at/egipY  After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.  If you have questions or topics that you would like the superintendent candidates to address, please fill out this …

New Transition Planning Guide for Students with Disabilities and Overview Letters for Families

New Transition Planning Guide for Students with Disabilities and Overview Letters for Families You should review and share the new Guide to Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities with your staff. Note that, while the new guide is designed for all grade levels, middle and high school principals in particular should ensure that their staff are familiar …

Reimagining Family Voice save the date Saturday, October 15th

Greetings Parent Leaders,   I hope this email finds you well. Please save the date for our remote fall kick-off on Saturday, October 15th from 12:00-2:30 PM. Please share this important information with your PA/PTA Board members and families Thank you in advance for your time and availability. Abdoulaye D Balde Family Leadership Coordinator  Office of High School Superintendent Richard Cintron …