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Virtual Office Hours

As a reminder, in order to provide support for all families, we hold virtual office hours via Zoom each day from 10am-2:30pm.

Topic: Office Hours

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 856 2219 3132
Passcode: 209043

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
PA MEETING- Monday, June 7 @ 5:00pm
June 1,2021

Dear Parents,

Please note our final virtual PA meeting will be held on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm. For our last meeting we ask that all parents join as you will be informed on Summer rising and any other updates that may be beneficial for your children during the summer months. PA elections will also be held at our final meeting. Please join us so your voice can be heard and you can also stayed informed about what is going on within your school community.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/4569927105?pwd=bnQrdW1VYTBYSWJ4dTFoOWxOTHJKdz09
Meeting ID: 456 992 7105
Passcode: 2uaLHK

Meeting Agenda for Monday, June 7,2021

PA President Report

Treasurer’s Report

Principal’s Report

PA Elections

We look forward to seeing you.

Sincerely,

PA Executive Board
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Conversation with Chancellor Porter

This is a friendly reminder that the next Conversation with Chancellor Meisha Porter hosted by FACE will be Queens on Thursday, May 27, 2021. We hope you will be able to join Chancellor Porter, Executive Superintendents, and leadership from the DOE in this conversation.

This Forum will be from 6:30-8:00 PM. Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Mandarin, Bengali as well as ASL services. You can register for the forum online at https://learndoe.org/chancellor/

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Family Letter - May 24 from Chancellor Porter

May 24, 2021

Dear Families,

First, thank you. I know the past year has required resiliency, determination, flexibility, and sacrifices from all of us, and from you in particular. You have taken on new roles that many of you never imagined you’d have to take on, and have balanced so much while coping with losses and the many life challenges that COVID-19 brought to us over the past year.

As we close out this school year, I am looking forward to the opportunity that lies before us to reimagine what school is and means for your children. We know that we have to welcome our students back to a warm, welcoming, and affirming learning environment that challenges them academically while lifting them up when they need support.

As our schools work hard on re-imagining how we educate our children, I am excited to share with you our re-opening plans for fall 2021. Based on available health indicators, we will return to full-time, in-person learning this September. This means that all students in grades 3-K through 12 will be learning in-person this fall.

All teachers and staff will also be returning to in-person instruction this fall. We are very grateful for the dedication of all our principals, teachers and school staff and recognize the hard work they have done during this challenging year, and we’re excited for your children to re-connect with their beloved teachers and school staff, in addition to their peers, this fall.

As we prepare for your children, as well as teachers and staff, to return to schools, we will continue our commitment to prioritize health and safety first. With a current rolling 7-day COVID positivity rate of 0.16% and a consistently low transmission rate, our schools have a proven track record of being safe. We will meet whatever the CDC social distancing requirements are in September, and we expect that the city’s continuously improving health metrics may allow for more flexibility by the fall. Finally, in our commitment to keep health and safety a top priority, we plan to adhere to the many health and safety measures we had in place this past school year, including the following:
 Masks will continue to be a requirement in all of our school buildings
 Individuals with COVID-19 symptoms will continue to be required to stay at home
 Students, teachers and staff will continue to complete the daily health screener at home
 Every school building will continue to have a nurse
 Every classroom will have working ventilation systems
 On-site COVID-19 testing will continue in school buildings as recommended by the latest health guidance
 The Situation Room will continue to support schools with next steps if there are positive cases

We know that many of our students have not attended school in-person since March of 2020, and that returning to school in-person this fall will be an adjustment. We promise to do everything we can to welcome your children back and provide the supports needed to ensure a positive homecoming. We’ve already made investments to hire more teachers and social workers, and will have academic and social-emotional learning programs available to support our students. Here are some ways that we are supporting with the transition now, and we encourage you and your children to participate:

Chancellor’s Borough-Wide Family Forums: I am hosting borough-wide family town halls to hear more from you about this fall, and how we can use our resources to ensure a positive homecoming for your children and provide an enriching and challenging academic experience that integrates social-emotional learning. To learn more and register, please visit us here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/get-involved/families/family-empowerment/chancellor-porter-s-family-forums

School Open Houses: Starting in June and throughout the summer, every school will host open houses for families to visit, take a tour, and learn about the health and safety precautions in place that have kept our schools safe over the last year. Your child’s school will be in touch with you about when these will be scheduled, and we encourage you to participate to learn more.

Summer Rising: In partnership with the Department of Youth and Community Development, we are so excited to provide an enriching, fun and joyful summer camp experience for any interested student. We encourage your child to join us - to be welcomed back into their school communities, re-connect with teachers and staff, and get ready for fall while having fun! Families can sign up here: https://discoverdycd.dycdconnect.nyc/home

Thank you for your partnership, your engagement, and your dedication to your children’s education over the last year. I am in awe of how our communities came together to lift each other up to ensure our children had the best experience possible despite enormous challenges. I am looking forward to partnering with you, learning from you, and leveraging all we‘ve done together over the last year to create a new normal starting in September - one that is warm and welcoming, affirming and enriching, and exciting and challenging - for each one of your children.

In partnership,

Meisha Porter
New York City Schools Chancellor
- Family Letter May 24 2021.pdf
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
COVID-19 Saliva Testing Pilot Participation

Dear Families,

As you know, since December we have been participating in random testing of staff and students as part of New York City’s ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, and to ensure the health and safety of our community. Our school has been selected to participate in COVID-19 testing using saliva tests provided by Rover Labs in place of the nasal swab process that has been used in random testing. Rover Labs is a COVID-19 testing service that performs PCR tests on self-collected saliva samples. This enables high-volume sample collection and a more comfortable experience for many people than nasal swabs.

The general process for random testing will remain the same, other than that the testing will be performed by our school nurse instead of a vendor, and will use saliva instead of a nasal swab. Prior to this pilot, Rover Labs participated in a multi-site study at NYC Health + Hospitals facilities in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of saliva testing in comparison to testing via nasal (anterior nares) sample collection. The study found that tests conducted on saliva samples produced nearly identical results as tests conducted on nasal swab samples. For more information, click here.

If your child is tested at school, information about the testing process, and when and how you will receive the results, will be sent home with your child. The majority of test results will be available within 48-72 hours. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, the testing provider will notify you via a telephone call, and NYC Test & Trace Corps will call to provide your family with resources and support. Additional information about COVID-19 testing in schools can be found on our website at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting.

If any member of the school community tests positive during this testing process, our school community will continue to follow the guidelines outlined on the Health & Safety section of the website: schools.nyc.gov/RTShealthsafety.

Best,

Ms. Mitchell

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Chancellor Porter's Family Letter - May 2021

Dear Families,

As you may know, May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month. This is the time when we celebrate the
culture, history, and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. I am
always humbled when I think about the role Asian and Pacific Americans played in the formation of this city
and country. From building the first transcontinental railroad to fighting for America throughout the different
wars, these communities have deep roots throughout our nation. And they have made important contributions as
small business owners, teachers, doctors, artists, scientists, in technology fields, and in so many other ways.

As Chancellor, it is important to me that our students and educators explore the rich traditions and achievements
of people of AAPI heritage. It’s also important to have the hard discussions about the horrific rise in violence
against our fellow AAPI New Yorkers and Americans. In schools, we are supporting this by providing
curriculum resources accessible to educators in all grades. And at every turn, we must reinforce that there is no
room for discrimination of any kind in New York City’s public schools. To our AAPI students, staff, and
families: The Department of Education stands in solidarity with you. We will continue to honor your diverse
and powerful voices.

For some amazing resources that are great for discussions at home with your children, visit
schools.nyc.gov/togetherforjustice. In addition, your children can access a collection of hundreds of e-books
and audiobooks honoring the contributions Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans have made to the
lives and culture of the United States. These books are available through the Sora app; students can log in at
soraapp.com/welcome/login/310229 using their DOE credentials.

I want to share one more important link with you: the link to our 15th annual NYC School Survey,
which launched this week! I encourage all families and teachers in grades 3K through 12, and students in
grades 6-12, to visit nycschoolsurvey.org by June 11 to share your thoughts on your school experience this
year. Tell us what you think about student well-being and engagement, communication from your
school, culturally responsive education, how your school has supported you, and teaching and learning. Your
school will use your feedback to think about the learning environment and work with all members of the school
community to make the school a better place to learn. 

As always, I am grateful for you and how you support your children every step of the way. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Meisha Porter
New York City Schools Chancellor

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
COMPLETE THE 2021 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY
COMPLETE THE 2021 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY

All parents can go to https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login to access the survey.

2021NYC School Survey administration window is May 10 to June 11.

Use their OSIS number to access the survey. Families will enter "f" followed by their child's nine-digit Student Identification (OSIS) Number to access the survey. Note that "f" must be lowercase.
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
ELA State Exam Updates for FULLY REMOTE STUDENTS
Students in Grades 3-5 have the option of participating in the NYS ELA Exams this week.

Important information for FULLY REMOTE STUDENTS:

Students in 3D1, 3D2, 4D1, 4D2, and 5D1 who completed the intent to test survey will be tested tomorrow, April 20.
Students should report to the school at 8:30am. Ms. Collica, Ms. Lee, and Ms. D'Arpino will greet you in the large schoolyard with your permission slip, and you will walk to the testing classroom together.

Students in 5D2 who completed the intent to test survey will be tested on Wednesday, April 21.
Students should report to the school at 8:30am. A teacher will greet you in the large schoolyard, and you will walk to the testing classroom together.

Additional Information:

Devices are not allowed in the testing area.

Students must bring a signed permission slip or note indicating their dismissal preference.

Students should bring a book to read independently.

Breakfast and lunch will be available.

If you did not complete the consent to take the test and wish to take the test, parents and guardians must inform the teacher in writing.
As a reminder, the test is optional and does not count toward the students' final grade.
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASE of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantined

4/9/2021 10:07 AM

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

Dear P.S. 064 Joseph P. Addabbo at 82-01 101 AVENUE 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?

● All students and staff in the affected room(s) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and 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.

● 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?

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.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth L. Mitchell

Principal

The Joseph P. Addabbo School

P.S. 64Q/ District 27

Phone: 718-845-8290

Fax: 718-848-0052

"Learning and Leading in the 21st Century."

School Website: http://www.ps64q.org/

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
COVID-RELATED SCHOOL BUILDING CLOSURE - Monday April 5, 2021

Dear PS 64Q School Community,

As you were previously notified, we had a confirmed positive test result from Friday's Weekly COVID Testing.

DOHMH Surveillance Epidemiology Team has concluded their investigation and were unable to confirm links or community exposure in regard to the cases within our building; therefore, the recommendation is to extend the building closure through April 5^th.

WE WILL BE REMOTE ON MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021.
The building will reopen and resume normal activities on April 6, 2021.

P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School
Confirmed COVID-19 Case in School Community
Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantined

Second Grade in Person Class will be fully remote on April 5.

Dear P.S. 064 Joseph P. Addabbo at 82-01 101 AVENUE 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?

● All students and staff in the affected room(s) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and 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.

● 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?

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.

Sincerely,

Regina Capowski
P.S. 64 Q -The Joseph P. Addabbo School

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COVID-19 Saliva Testing Pilot Participation

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COMPLETE THE 2021 NYC SCHOOL SURVEY

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CONFIRMED POSITIVE CASE of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantined

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