PS33Q's Covid-19 School Plan
Welcome to our COVID response page. Below you’ll find all the critical information about how PS33Q is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection.
We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe.
Please check back regularly, as we will update the information here as conditions change.
The NYC Department of Education website also has important information and resources for you.
Last updated: September 24, 2020
We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe.
Please check back regularly, as we will update the information here as conditions change.
The NYC Department of Education website also has important information and resources for you.
Last updated: September 24, 2020
Click the images below to view the September 21, 2020 letter from Chancellor Carranza.
This letter goes over the new health screening that is required for anyone entering a school building. This health screening must be completed each day your child is scheduled to attend in-person learning. You can reach the NYC DOE online health screening here or you can fill out the paper questionnaire at school.
The letter also goes over bussing information.
This letter goes over the new health screening that is required for anyone entering a school building. This health screening must be completed each day your child is scheduled to attend in-person learning. You can reach the NYC DOE online health screening here or you can fill out the paper questionnaire at school.
The letter also goes over bussing information.
Below is a PDF of this letter, you can also view translated copies of this letter at the NYC Department of Education Website.
| update_for_families_september_21_2020.pdf |
September 18, 2020
In-Person Learning Start Dates
Children who are enrolled in fully remote programs will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21.
Children in blended learning will be learning remotely on Monday, September 21 until their in-person start date as outlined below. Students should report to school according to their specific blended learning schedules.
In-Person Learning Start Dates
Children who are enrolled in fully remote programs will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21.
Children in blended learning will be learning remotely on Monday, September 21 until their in-person start date as outlined below. Students should report to school according to their specific blended learning schedules.
- Students in Pre-K: in-Person Learning begins on Monday, September 21
- All Elementary Schools (K-5): In-Person Learning begins on Tuesday, September 29 with Group B students
SCHOOL SCHEDULE
•THE SCHOOL DAY FOR BOTH BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING WILL BEGIN AT 8:30AM AND END AT 2:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
•A STUDENTS DAY WILL BE 5 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES.
•ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A DAILY 30 MINUTE INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATION PERIOD BEFORE THE STUDENTS INSTRUCTIONAL DAY BEGINS, IN ORDER TO BETTER COORDINATE AND PLAN THE DAY.
•TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE A 30 MINUTE PREP PERIOD AT THE END OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
•TEACHERS WILL ALSO HAVE 20 MINUTES OF DAILY OFFICE HOURS SCHEDULED DURING THE DAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES AND STUDENTS.
•STUDENTS WILL HAVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND RECESS TIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CLASSROOM.
•THE SCHOOL DAY FOR BOTH BLENDED AND REMOTE LEARNING WILL BEGIN AT 8:30AM AND END AT 2:00PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY.
•A STUDENTS DAY WILL BE 5 HOURS AND 30 MINUTES.
•ALL STAFF WILL HAVE A DAILY 30 MINUTE INSTRUCTIONAL COORDINATION PERIOD BEFORE THE STUDENTS INSTRUCTIONAL DAY BEGINS, IN ORDER TO BETTER COORDINATE AND PLAN THE DAY.
•TEACHERS WILL RECEIVE A 30 MINUTE PREP PERIOD AT THE END OF EACH SCHOOL DAY.
•TEACHERS WILL ALSO HAVE 20 MINUTES OF DAILY OFFICE HOURS SCHEDULED DURING THE DAY TO COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES AND STUDENTS.
•STUDENTS WILL HAVE BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND RECESS TIME THROUGHOUT THE DAY WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE CLASSROOM.
- All students and staff MUST be wearing a mask
- All students must have a completed the NYC DOE Health Screening
- Dismissal time locations will be the same as the drop off locations
- You must be on time when picking up your child
Signs you will see around our school building, click image to view larger.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCALS
•SCREENING/TESTING OF ALL STAFF RETURNING TO THE BUILDING WILL TAKE PLACE AT DESIGNATED TESTING CENTERS, 7 DAYS PRIOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. (Date TBD)
•ALL PERSONNEL WORKING IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING ALONG WITH EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE RANDOM TEMPERATURE CHECKS UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING.
•ALL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK DURING THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
•HAND SANITIZING OR WASHING OF HANDS WILL BE FREQUENTLY REQUIRED.
•ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS WILL BE PHYSICALLY DISTANT IN THE CLASSROOMS ACCORDING TO THE CDC SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AT A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET OF SPACING BETWEEN THEM.
•WELLNESS BARRIERS WILL BE PLACED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE BY OUR SECURITY DESK AS WELL AS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.
•AN ISOLATION ROOM WILL BE REQUIRED AND CREATED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SHOWS ANY SYMPTONS RELATED TO COVID. THE PRINCIPAL WILL DESIGNATE A STAFF MEMBER(S) TO MONITOR THIS ROOM.
•HVAC PROFESSIONALS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT ALL NYC SCHOOLS FOR BETTER AIR QUALITY.
•OUR CUSTODIAL STAFF HAS NEW GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS TO FOLLOW FOR DAILY/THOROUGH CLEANING.
•SCREENING/TESTING OF ALL STAFF RETURNING TO THE BUILDING WILL TAKE PLACE AT DESIGNATED TESTING CENTERS, 7 DAYS PRIOR THE START OF THE SCHOOL YEAR. (Date TBD)
•ALL PERSONNEL WORKING IN THE SCHOOL BUILDING ALONG WITH EVERY STUDENT WILL HAVE RANDOM TEMPERATURE CHECKS UPON ENTERING THE BUILDING.
•ALL PERSONNEL AND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK DURING THE DURATION OF THE SCHOOL DAY.
•HAND SANITIZING OR WASHING OF HANDS WILL BE FREQUENTLY REQUIRED.
•ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS WILL BE PHYSICALLY DISTANT IN THE CLASSROOMS ACCORDING TO THE CDC SOCIAL DISTANCING GUIDELINES AT A MINIMUM OF 6 FEET OF SPACING BETWEEN THEM.
•WELLNESS BARRIERS WILL BE PLACED AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE BY OUR SECURITY DESK AS WELL AS IN THE MAIN OFFICE.
•AN ISOLATION ROOM WILL BE REQUIRED AND CREATED FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO SHOWS ANY SYMPTONS RELATED TO COVID. THE PRINCIPAL WILL DESIGNATE A STAFF MEMBER(S) TO MONITOR THIS ROOM.
•HVAC PROFESSIONALS ARE IN THE PROCESS OF IMPROVING THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT ALL NYC SCHOOLS FOR BETTER AIR QUALITY.
•OUR CUSTODIAL STAFF HAS NEW GUIDELINES AND PROTOCOLS TO FOLLOW FOR DAILY/THOROUGH CLEANING.
August 19, 2020 PS33Q Town Hall
Here is the presentation from the town hall meeting with Mr. Gatto.
Here is the presentation from the town hall meeting with Mr. Gatto.
| return_to_school_-_town_hall.pptx |
Learning Bridges
As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and early childhood programs will operate on a blended learning model. Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this survey. For more information please visit the NYC Department of Education website.
As the New York City Department of Education resumes in-person schooling this fall, most schools and early childhood programs will operate on a blended learning model. Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free child care options for children from 3-K through 8th grade on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this survey. For more information please visit the NYC Department of Education website.
Click the images below to view the August 20, 2020 Return to School 2020 Back to School Pledge from Mayor DeBlasio and Chancellor Carranza. Visit the NYC Department of Education for translated versions of this pledge.
All messages to families from the NYC Department of Education can be found on the NYC DOE website along with translated copies.