PS 102 – The Bay View School Brooklyn, NY

Translations are available at schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

Please complete your Family Income Inquiry Form online today at myschoolapps.com.  Our school is listed as 20K102. The web site is a little confusing, as this form is used across the state to determine if your child qualifies for free or reduced price lunch. In the last several years, all NYC DOE schools have qualified for universal free lunch.  The form is also used to determine Federal Title I funding.  Each year we are close to the border of qualifying at 60%.  Last year we did not qualify, but we get a new chance each year. 

You only need to complete one form per family for all children in NYC Public School. We ask for 100% of our families to complete the form so that we have a chance to qualify for next year. It is almost one million dollars in funding.  Please include all financial information and add all family members living in the household.  If you have a high income and are sure you would not qualify - please complete the form anyway - you have an option to check off that you do not qualify/will not be providing financial information. Families who receive federal benefits are not required to submit the form. 

If you have any questions on this form, please contact Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov. Thanks!

Starting Monday, September 27, the DOE increased random COVID-19 testing in all elementary, middle, and high schools for students in grades 1-12 from biweekly to weekly. We can only test students whose parents have provided an updated testing consent form to their school. You are encouraged to provide this consent for your child if you have not done so.  If you have not yet submitted your consent, you can do so one of two ways: 

• Fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): schoolsaccount.nyc or

• Download the form online at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and bring the completed form to your child’s school.

Thanks! 

Seats for the 2021/2022 school year have been filled on all grades.  Any applicants who were not able to secure a seat are on a wait list.  We are no longer giving out applications. If you have any questions about the HeartShare program, please contact Ms. Nada Arkadan, program director at nada.arkadan@heartshare.org

Please read the attached letter from Chancellor Porter.  For translation visit : http://schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

September 20, 2021

Dear Families,

It was so exciting to welcome students back in our classrooms last week, seeing the joy on their faces as they all
could finally return to learn in-person with their teachers and classmates! This is a very special time, and we are
doing everything possible to make sure everyone in our schools remains safe and healthy.

I invite you to share the amazing experience of that first week of school with me through
this video (vimeo.com/609642752/70f8506d67) capturing our homecoming experience across the city. 

In addition to the extensive health and safety measures summarized on our school year 2021-22 webpage
(schools.nyc.gov/homecoming), we are making two important adjustments to COVID-19 protocols in our
schools:

 Weekly testing. Starting Monday, September 27, the DOE will increase random COVID-19 testing in
all elementary, middle, and high schools for students in grades 1-12 from biweekly to weekly. We can
only test students whose parents have provided an updated testing consent form to their school. You are
encouraged to provide this consent for your child if you have not done so. If you have already submitted
a testing consent form for the 2021-22 school year, that consent form remains in effect. If you have not
yet submitted your consent, you can do so one of two ways: 
o Fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): schoolsaccount.nyc or
o Download the form online at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and bring the completed form to your
child’s school.

 Updated quarantine policy. Also starting Monday, September 27, in accordance with the latest
guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we will no longer
close an entire classroom when there is a positive case in the classroom. Unvaccinated students who are
masked and at least three feet distanced from a student who tests positive are not considered close
contacts under CDC guidelines and will not have to quarantine. This new policy applies to all students in
any grade.

Vaccination is the most important step that we can take to protect our families and our communities against
COVID-19. To protect your children and school communities, we have mandated that all DOE school
staff be vaccinated against COVID-19—by September 27, all employees will have received at least one dose of
the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule a vaccination appointment for yourself or your eligible student aged 12
and older, please visit vaccinefinder.nyc.gov.

We will continue to share everything we are doing to keep your children safe. Our school year back together
again is already off to a fantastic start, and I look forward to seeing your students thrive and grow this year as
they learn alongside their peers.

In partnership,
Meisha Porter
New York City Schools Chancellor

To view this letter in your language go to schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

September 13, 2021

Dear Families,

Welcome to the 2021–2022 school year—our long-awaited homecoming!

I am beyond excited to begin our historic return to full-time, in-person instruction—after the most challenging 18
months of our lives. This year, the first day of school means everything to me. Not only because I’m your Schools
Chancellor, but because I’m also the mother of a New York City public high school student who is over the moon
to return to the classroom full time.

My daughter’s experience is a living, breathing testament to what I’ve learned in more than 20 years as an
educator: nothing replaces the experience between a child and a teacher in a classroom. That is why it feels like a
dream come true to welcome all our children back to safe, supportive, rigorous school environments. The first
day of school is a true homecoming for our school communities.

I know that COVID-19 and the Delta variant are on all our minds, and I want to be clear that the health and safety
of our children, families, and school staff is our highest priority. For the last several months, we have worked
with school leaders, public health experts, and union partners to develop and health and safety approach that
provides multiple layers of scientifically proven prevention strategies.

We are meeting or exceeding Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for cleaning
and disinfecting surface areas in our schools, inspection and certification of ventilation in our buildings, and
regular random testing of staff and students for COVID-19. We know masks work to reduce the spread of disease,
and we are requiring all students and staff to wear face coverings when riding on school buses and anywhere on
school property, indoors and outdoors. This is regardless of vaccination status unless students have a medical
exemption.

The most important step you can take to protect you and your family from COVID-19 is vaccination. All New
Yorkers ages 12 and older can receive a free COVID-19 vaccine. In partnership with the NYC Test & Trace
Corps and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, all school sites serving children 12 and over are
offering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations to eligible New Yorkers during the first week of school (with second doses
provided at the beginning of October). No appointment is needed, and you can learn more about site hours from
your school or by visiting schools.nyc.gov/covid19.

You can find the most up-to-date information on how we’re working to keep students and staff healthy and
safe on the DOE’s website for school year 2021–22 at schools.nyc.gov/homecoming.

I hope you are as thrilled as I am about the first day of school. You can be sure I’ll be out visiting classrooms
throughout the week, welcoming back our students, families, and educators—and celebrating all we have done to
get to this point.

As always, I am honored to have you at my side as we usher in our most important first day of school ever. Thank
you for entrusting your children to us.

In partnership,
Meisha Porter
New York City Schools Chancellor

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schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies

September 10, 2021

We can’t wait to welcome New York City students back to the classroom on the first day of school:
Monday, September 13. Please see below for important information about the upcoming 2021-22
school year–and visit our Back to School Checklist for Families (schools.nyc.gov/checklist) for
additional suggestions on how you and your children can prepare for that special day!

Contents:
• Getting Ready
• COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
• At Your Child’s School

Getting Ready
Health Screening Tool
Before entering school buildings each day, every student and staff member must complete the
Health Screening Form to confirm that they are not experiencing any symptoms of COVID-19, have
not recently tested positive, and are not currently required to quarantine based on close contact
with an infected person.

We recommend bookmarking healthscreening.schools.nyc on your device so you can quickly and
easily complete the form before sending your child to school each day.
Remember, if your child feels ill, do not send them to school! We want to keep your child and our
school communities healthy and safe, and we must all do our part.

Stay Connected with the New York City Schools Account
Stay up to date on important announcements from the DOE and your school, including school
closures and events happening in your district or citywide! With a New York City Schools Account
(NYCSA) account, you can update your contact information, fill out important school forms online,
see your child’s grades, schedules, test scores, assigned transportation, attendance, and more.
Learn more at: schools.nyc.gov/nycsa

Submit an Updated Testing Consent Form for Your Child
It is important that you provide consent for your child to participate in the in-school testing program.
Submit your updated testing consent form for your child using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
at schoolsaccount.nyc or by downloading the form online at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and
providing the completed printed form to your child’s school.
Testing consent forms submitted in the previous school year expire on September 30, 2021. If you
previously provided consent, your child may be tested this month as part of the in-school testing
program—however, for your child to participate in the testing program for the remainder of this
school year, you must submit a new consent form.

Additional Resources for Families
As you prepare for the first day of school, please be sure to visit our website for the most up-to-date
information on the 2021-22 school year: schools.nyc.gov/homecoming
What’s next? At schools.nyc.gov/checklist you’ll find a Back to School Checklist for Families with
steps you can take to prepare for a strong start to the school year.

COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing
Vaccination
Vaccination is the most important step you can take to protect you and your family from COVID-19.
All New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
In partnership with the NYC Test & Trace Corps and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
(DOHMH), all school sites serving students 12 and older are offering Pfizer-BioNTech vaccinations
to eligible New Yorkers during the first week of school to make it as easy as possible to get
vaccinated and stay safe. (Second doses will be provided at the beginning of October.) No
appointment is needed at these sites. You can learn more about site hours from your school or by
visiting schools.nyc.gov/covid19.
Vaccine Requirements for Eligible Students Participating in High Risk
Extracurricular Activities
Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) Vaccination Policy
As a reminder, COVID-19 vaccination will be required this year for DOE students and staff
participating in Public Schools Athletic League (PSAL) sports considered high-risk for potential
COVID-19 transmission. High-risk sports include football, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse,
stunt, and rugby. Vaccination will also be required for participation in bowling because while the
sport is not high risk, the locations where it occurs require vaccination.
Participants in fall high-risk sports must get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by the first day
of competitive play, which varies by sport. Winter and spring PSAL participants have until the
beginning of their season to be fully vaccinated. For additional information about health and safety
protocols for PSAL in the 2021-22 school year, please visit schools.nyc.gov/PSAL.
Extracurricular Activities Vaccination Policy
Consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State guidance, COVID-19
vaccination will be required this year for students who are at least 12 years old and are participating
in afterschool extracurricular activities considered high-risk for potential COVID-19 transmission.
High risk afterschool activities include:
• Chorus
• Musical Theater
• Dance / Dance Team
• Band / Orchestra / Marching Band
• Cheerleading / Step Teams / Flag Team
Please reach out to your school for additional information regarding participation in these activities.
Department of Education (DOE) Vaccination Portal
You can upload an image of your child’s vaccination card or NYC Excelsior Pass to the DOE’s
vaccine portal at vaccine.schools.nyc. Submitting that information will support New York City’s
pandemic response and recovery efforts, helping to ensure that our school communities remain
safe and healthy.

COVID-19 Testing in Schools
Continuing the safety measures introduced in the previous school year, we will be conducting
regular COVID testing of staff and students grades 1 through 12. That way, action can be taken
right away to protect the school community if there’s a positive case. As noted above, in order for
your child to be included in the in-school testing program, you must submit an updated testing
consent form for your child to your school.
• You can fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): schoolsaccount.nyc
• Download the form online at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting
• Don’t have an NYC Schools Account? Learn more at schools.nyc.gov/NYCSA
At Your Child’s School
Visitor Safety
School Visitor Policy
Effective Monday, September 13, all visitors to DOE school buildings are required to provide proof of
COVID-19 vaccination (1 dose), in order to enter the building, except in the case of an emergency. This
proof may be provided in several ways. In order to enter the building, a visitor must:
• show identification,
• have proof of vaccination,
• complete the daily health screening form, and
• wear a face covering.
On the first day of school, 3K/Pre-K parents, in small groups, will be able to walk their children into the
classroom and stay with them briefly on the first day of school without showing proof of vaccination. All
other requirements apply. Please see schools.nyc.gov/2021health for more information.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
The first parent-teacher conferences of the 2021-22 school year will take place in the fall of 2021. As in the
previous school year, for the safety of our school communities, all parent-teacher conferences will be held
remotely in school year 2021–22. Your child’s school will be in contact regarding the specific date and time
of their parent teacher conferences.
Face Coverings (Masks)
Wearing face coverings or masks is one of the most important strategies for keeping our school
communities safe. As mandated by the New York State Department of Health, all students and staff must
wear a face covering when riding on school buses and on school property (indoors and outdoors),
regardless of vaccination status, unless they have a medical exemption. Students who are not medically
able to tolerate masks will be provided with alternative accommodations. We appreciate your support in
reminding your student to wear a face covering every day to school. Forgot your mask or need a
replacement? We will make sure to provide your child with one!

Important info on reopening and returning to school on September 13th.  Please read. 

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The Continuing Appropriations Act of 2021 and Other Extensions Act reauthorized the payment of P-EBT food benefits to households with children who would have received free school lunches under the National School Lunch Act, if not for a reduction in in-person learning due to the pandemic. These temporary food benefits are being provided to help cover the cost of meals children would have otherwise received at school during the 2020-21 academic year. 

Because New York City is a universal school lunch district, all public school families regardless of income will receive the benefits! Families will soon receive up to $1,320 in food benefits to help cover the cost of missed school meals while students learned remotely during the COVID pandemic. You do not (and cannot) apply for Pandemic EBT food benefits. P-EBT food benefits will automatically be issued to eligible children. Read more about it on the NY State announcement and Chalkbeat.

10/14/2021 4:01 PM

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

Dear P.S. 102 The Bayview at 211 72 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?

● Students and staff who are considered close contacts of the individual who tested positive have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff 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 students who 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 on the eighth day of quarantine. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class on the eighth 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:

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.

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.

10/10/2021 5:07 PM

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

Dear P.S. 102 The Bayview at 211 72 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?

● Students and staff who are considered close contacts of the individual who tested positive have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff 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 students who 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 on the eighth day of quarantine. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class on the eighth 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:

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.

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.

10/5/2021 1:57 PM

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

Dear P.S. 102 The Bayview at 211 72 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?

• Students and staff who are considered close contacts of the individual who tested positive have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff 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 students who 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 on the eighth day of quarantine. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class on the eighth 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:  

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.

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.  

10/5/2021 9:30 AM

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

Dear P.S. 102 The Bayview at 211 72 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?

• Students and staff who are considered close contacts of the individual who tested positive have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff 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 students who 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 middle and high school students who are considered close contacts may test out of quarantine in order to return to their classrooms on the eighth day of quarantine. 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:  

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.

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.  

10/1/2021 4:19 PM

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

Dear P.S. 102 The Bayview at 211 72 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:

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.

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.