PS 33 Edward M. Funk Elementary School
PS 33Q's Covid-19 Communication Page
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 29, 2021
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 29, 2021
Week of September 27, 2021 Letter to families from Chancellor Porter
After the excitement and joy of our first couple of weeks back in school, students, staff, and families have begun to settle into our new routines and rebuild the in-person relationships that we missed so much. It’s an exciting time, but also a busy time! Learn how you can keep your children safe and support their academic success with the latest DOE Family Update, and visit our website for the most current information: schools.nyc.gov/homecoming
After the excitement and joy of our first couple of weeks back in school, students, staff, and families have begun to settle into our new routines and rebuild the in-person relationships that we missed so much. It’s an exciting time, but also a busy time! Learn how you can keep your children safe and support their academic success with the latest DOE Family Update, and visit our website for the most current information: schools.nyc.gov/homecoming
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September 20, 2021 Letter to Families from Chancellor Porter
Dear Families,
It was so exciting to welcome students back in our classrooms last week, seeing the joy on their faces as they all could finally return to learn in-person with their teachers and classmates! This is a very special time, and we are doing everything possible to make sure everyone in our schools remains safe and healthy.
I invite you to share the amazing experience of that first week of school with me through this video (vimeo.com/609642752/70f8506d67) capturing our homecoming experience across the city.
In addition to the extensive health and safety measures summarized on our school year 2021-22 webpage (schools.nyc.gov/homecoming), we are making two important adjustments to COVID-19 protocols in our schools:
We will continue to share everything we are doing to keep your children safe. Our school year back together again is already off to a fantastic start, and I look forward to seeing your students thrive and grow this year as they learn alongside their peers.
For translated copies please visit the NYC Department of Education website
Dear Families,
It was so exciting to welcome students back in our classrooms last week, seeing the joy on their faces as they all could finally return to learn in-person with their teachers and classmates! This is a very special time, and we are doing everything possible to make sure everyone in our schools remains safe and healthy.
I invite you to share the amazing experience of that first week of school with me through this video (vimeo.com/609642752/70f8506d67) capturing our homecoming experience across the city.
In addition to the extensive health and safety measures summarized on our school year 2021-22 webpage (schools.nyc.gov/homecoming), we are making two important adjustments to COVID-19 protocols in our schools:
- Weekly testing. Starting Monday, September 27, the DOE will increase random COVID-19 testing in all elementary, middle, and high schools for students in grades 1-12 from biweekly to weekly. We can only test students whose parents have provided an updated testing consent form to their school. You are encouraged to provide this consent for your child if you have not done so. If you have already submitted a testing consent form for the 2021-22 school year, that consent form remains in effect. If you have not yet submitted your consent, you can do so one of two ways:
- Fill out the form using your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA): schoolsaccount.nyc or
- Download the form online at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting and bring the completed form to your child’s school.
- Updated quarantine policy. Also starting Monday, September 27, in accordance with the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), we will no longer close an entire classroom when there is a positive case in the classroom. Unvaccinated students who are masked and at least three feet distanced from a student who tests positive are not considered close contacts under CDC guidelines and will not have to quarantine. This new policy applies to all students in any grade.
We will continue to share everything we are doing to keep your children safe. Our school year back together again is already off to a fantastic start, and I look forward to seeing your students thrive and grow this year as they learn alongside their peers.
For translated copies please visit the NYC Department of Education website
NYC DOE Consent For Covid-19 Testing
Visit the NYC Department of Education Covid-19 Testing for Students and Staff page for more information
Visit the NYC Department of Education Covid-19 Testing for Students and Staff page for more information
Please complete your Daily Health Screening Prior to coming to school daily. You may access it at NYC DOE Health Screening.
You will be required to show proof your child has passed the health screening every day upon entry.
You will be required to show proof your child has passed the health screening every day upon entry.
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Signs you will see around our school building, click image to view larger.
