[TNS-list] DOE School News and Information

[Karen Oh]

Hi all,
Passing this school news information along from Manhattan President Gale
Brewer's Office. Even though I live in Brooklyn, I have found her
emails/communications to be *super* helpful for City-wide information since
the pandemic started. You can register to get it here:
https://www.manhattanbp.nyc.gov/

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No students will receive failing grades this year, and attendance will not
count. Read the DOE’s letter to families about 2020-21 grading and
attendance policies
<https://nyc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf27f3da34498cc55bd5e1da4&id=557fe4d3ee&e=995cb6b1ad>
.

The DOE’s new “School Re-opening 2020-2021 Family Guide
<https://nyc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf27f3da34498cc55bd5e1da4&id=e29fadd287&e=995cb6b1ad>”
has information about teaching and learning during this school year. The
guide covers learning at home, social emptional and other support, and
lists DOE contacts. It is in 9 languages (English here:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/nycdoe-2020-family-guide
).

The federal government extended P-EBT food stamp benefits through September
2021
<https://nyc.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=bf27f3da34498cc55bd5e1da4&id=badfd3e8e8&e=995cb6b1ad>
to
help families cover the cost of meals that are normally served at
school. *Families
will receive the P-EBT card for this school year in January at the
earliest.*

Remember as well, you must decide on if you want to opt-in to blended
learning and the window for this is November 2 - 15. There is only ONE
opt-in period for the ENTIRE year. On Monday, visit:
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/choose-your-learning-preference-for-the-2020-2021-school-year

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Karen
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