[TNS-list] Dyanthe's Letter: 10.26.20

[Dyanthe Spielberg]

Dear Families,

We are devoting all our TNS professional development half-days to
anti-bias, anti-racist work this year.  The first part of the afternoon is
spent reflecting together on a shared text or webinar and during the second
half, we meet in racial affinity groups.  The purpose of our work in our
racial affinity groups is to have a space to unpack the ways race and
racism have affected each of us personally and to unpack the implicit bias
we might be carrying with us.  Today we are watching a conversation between
the co-authors of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You Jason Reynolds and
Ibram X. Kendi and discussing implications for curriculum, teaching and
learning.

This week at TNS…

   -

   Today is a TNS PD half-day.  Dismissal for both in-person and remote
   students will be at 11:10 AM.
   -

   The DoE is hosting a Health and Safety Town Hall on Tuesday, October 27
   from 6:30-7:30 PM.  Dr. Jay Varma, Senior Advisor for Public Health in
   the Mayor’s Office, and DOE Deputy Chancellor for Community Empowerment,
   Partnerships, and Communications Adrienne Austin will be taking questions
   from callers.  Whether you have questions about COVID-19 testing in
   schools, ventilation, PPE and cleaning, or more, dial 1-800-280-9461 on
   Tuesday, October 27 at 6:30 PM to ask and listen.


   -

   TNS Virtual Halloween Party is on Friday, October 30, from 4 - 5 PM.  Your
   participation is needed to make this event great! Songs decided by you, our
   TNS community, basic dance routines taught online, your costume reveals,
   TNS Halloween art gallery, and more!  Stay tuned for more details!


Looking ahead…

   -

   Family conferences are next week!  All conferences will be conducted
   remotely.  Wednesday, November 4 is set-aside for evening conferences, and
   Thursday, November 5 is half-day.  Dismissal for both remote and in-person
   students will be at 11:10 AM.


Have a good week,

Dyanthe


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