Return to School 2020
Welcome to our Return to School 2020 Page.
Below you will find information about how PS 102 is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection and work within the protocols and guidelines set by our state, city and the NYC Department of Education. Please check back regularly, as we will update the information here as new information become available or conditions change.
Your child's teacher will be communicating directly with you by email before the first day of school, September 16th. You will also receive emails, phone messages and text messages from the school via our School Messenger System. If you are not getting emails or phone calls, please contact Ms. Sheri at melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov with your correct information. You can opt in for text messages on your phone by typing Y or YES to short code 67587.
The New York City DOE also has important information and resources for you at schools.nyc.gov/returntoschool2020
Last updated: September 22, 2020
Learning Schedule for Fall 2020 - REVISED 9/10/20
The Mayor announced a change to our back to school schedule on 9/1:
All students will attend remotely on 9/16, 9/17 and 9/18 for an instructional transition and orientation period.
The Mayor announced a further change today 9/17 - that in-school learning will be postponed one week for grades K-5. This does not effect 100% Remote Group D.
Blended learning students in groups A, B and C will attend school remotely from 9/21-9/25 and will be in school as per the Chancellor’s recommended Model 2 Schedule.
Our D20 Superintendent has confirmed that Blended Learning in-school instruction will begin on Tuesday 9/29/20 with WEEK 2 of the schedule.
This 3-week schedule will rotate throughout the fall and we have updated the blended learning groups on our school calendar.
PS 102 will follow the Chancellor’s recommended Model 2 Schedule (see below):
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Week |
Mon. |
Tues. |
Wed. |
Thurs. |
Fri. |
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Group D (Fully Remote) |
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1 9/21-9/25 |
Group A (RED) |
Group B (BLUE) |
Group A (RED) |
Group B (BLUE) |
Group C (GREEN) |
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2 9/28-10/2 |
Group B (BLUE) NO SCHOOL on 9/28 Yom Kippur |
Group C (GREEN) |
Group A (RED) |
Group B (BLUE) |
Group C (GREEN) |
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3 10/5-10/9
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Group C (GREEN) |
Group A (RED) |
Group A (RED) |
Group B (BLUE) |
Group C (GREEN) |
Students in 12:1 and VL Classes are following Model 1a Schedule.
School will be held from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Attendance procedure to follow.
Key Contacts
Our school office is not open for in-person visits. You may call the main office at 718-748-7404 or contact Margaret Sheri, Parent Coordinator by email melliotsheri@schools.nyc.gov with your questions and concerns.
For tech help (whether you are using a DOE, school issued or personal device, please see the link for DOE Tech support below, or contact Mr. Silverman at msilverman3@schools.nyc.gov. Complete the form below if you need to reset your child's google (ps102.org) account password.
For questions on IEP services, please contact the School Assessment Team at 718-748-7404 x 3320.
For registration: Ms. Ginnis at kpapantoniou@schools.nyc
Latest News!
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Grades K & 1 @ 11:00 am
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Grades 2 & 3 @ 12:00 pm
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Grades 4 & 5 @ 1:00 pm
Safety Information
See health and safety protocols on the DOE website: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety
Please read the Chancellor's 9/21/20 letter on Health Screening that must be completed before students can enter the building. Staff has been following this protocol since returning to the building and any parents who enter the building will also have to submit a Health Screening to enter beyond the main lobby. However, most parent meetings, including registration, are currently taking place virtually. We have also attached a file to explain how to use the app on your phone and a form you can print, copy, complete and hand in at the door as your child enters (as an alternative to the app.)
Chancellor's Letter 9/21/20: Update for Families_September 21 2020.pdf
How to Use app: Health Screening for Parents.pdf
Printable Form: 2020-09-22 13-44.pdf
Video on how to complete the form in: English, Chinese and Spanish
Guidance for Blended or Remote Learning
Parents must chose for their student to start the school year in the "blended learning" or "100% remote" model. At any point, should they desire, parents can switch from the blended model to the 100% remote model by notifying their child's teacher and completing the Learning Preference Form here: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference
Students will be able to join the blended model at quarterly dates, to be announced, by notifying the teacher and also completing the form.
Parents who did not complete the Learning Preference Form before the start of the school year are assumed to choose the Blended Learning Model and were assigned a group (A, B or C). All parents should receive an email and call confirming their group by August 26th. If you did not receive this information, please contact MElliotSheri@schools.nyc.gov with your child's name.
Helpful Links for Families
- Learning Bridges: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/learning-bridges
Learn about the DOEs new program to connect working families with free day care on the days their students will be learning remotely:
- District 20 Remotely: https://www.district20remotely.com/families
Visit this site for more information about Google Classroom, Google Meet, and more.
Apply for HeartShare/St. Vincent's One World After School Program
Expected start date Monday 9/14/20
Our HeartShare program will begin to operate via remote learning on Monday September 14, 2020.
Registration is not finalized until you receive a confirmation from Program Director Nada Arkadan.
Participant schedules will align with their assigned weekly school schedule. Program may only serve children who attend school in person on any given day and is not open to remote students at this time.
Starting October 5 (delayed from September 29 when may moved in-school learning forward one week) the program plans to operate in person on regular school days for 3 hours after dismissal contingent upon school reopening schedule and finalized health and safety plans.
Parents please apply on line at discoverdycd@dycd.nyc.gov (see instructions on the box to the right) or complete the application on the .pdf and return to Nada Arkadan via email.
Please also contact Ms. Nada directly with any questions at nada.arkadan@heartshare.org
HeartShare Application and Instruction Links
Update on Yellow Bus Service from the DOE
An update on school bus service from DOE/FACE office:
DOE has reached an agreement with 60 bus companies and will have bus service by first day of school for all students who are eligible for DOE transportation. There will be approximately 6,000 special education routes and 2,500 general education routes, serving approximately 100,000 students. DOE’s Office of Pupil Transportation has already begun to let families know about their routes, and will complete all notifications by the end of next week. Bus route information can also be accessed through your New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) or by calling your child’s school.
There will be health and safety measures for our children and bus company employees. Buses will operate at 25% capacity to allow for social distancing, and due to the blended model the bus routes will accommodate all in-person kids during the day. Buses will be deep cleaned every night, and everyone will wear a mask.
All companies will have:
300k masks + 10k face shields
Disposable plastic gloves
300k bottles of hand sanitizer
Electrostatic sprayer
FREE MEALS
ALL PS 102 students who are in Group D (100% remote) or who may not be in attendance on a given day can pick up GRAB and GO Meals at the ramp door in the large school yard between 9am and 12pm. Students attending in school will be offered a GRAB and GO breakfast and lunch at the door as they enter the building each morning.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/food/free-meals
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.
- Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
- Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
- No one will be turned away at any time
- All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at one time
- Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
- No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
- Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
- No registration or ID required
Technology: Getting a Device
If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out this form. We will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you regarding the delivery of your device.
- Please make sure you check the Student Device Agreement in order for your request to be processed.
- Priority will be given to students most in need, and all devices are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned.
- There is a limit of one device per student.
- If you need to cancel a request, visit the request cancellation page.
Need Technology Help?
Broken Device?
Lost or Stolen Device?
Need help with an application?
The DOE can help!
The DOE's family-facing Remote Learning Technical Support ticket system is now available! Families (or someone on their behalf) can submit requests for technical support for a broad range of issues, including application support, lost, stolen, or broken devices, and delivery status, through the Technical Support for Families page. Note that when families select a topic and issue in the ticket submission form, the form will automatically list common resolutions to technical support problems; if the suggested resolutions do not resolve the family’s issue, they can continue to submit a tech support ticket by completing the form.
You may also contact our technology teacher, Mr. Silverman, at msilverman3@schools.nyc.gov with any technology-related questions.
Link to Google Password Update Form sent out 9/15
To access your child’s Google Classroom account:
For our returning students, their PS 102 email address (username) and password will remain the same for 2020-2021. If you do not remember your child’s PS 102 username and/or password, please click here to complete this form, and we will update the information for you and e-mail you with the new credentials. Kindergarten students and students new to our school will receive a separate email with a username and password.
Tech Tips for Families
Have a minute to spare?
Have multiple Google accounts -- Work, school, personal? Find the solution below in just one minute
Avoid conflicts by creating a Google Chrome profile for each user. Click here for a video about how to manage multiple accounts. Click here for a video about how to switch accounts on a shared device.
Visit the Google Junior Training Series for other helpful videos.
Our School's Learning Resources
Click here to access the Family Log In Reference Guide
These pages contain an overview of the applications available to students at PS 102. Within this document, you’ll find descriptions and links to our online programs that are available for both home and school use.
