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: May 5, 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: May 5, 2021
NYC DOE Consent For Covid-19 Testing
ALL staff and students from grades 1-12 will be participating in weekly random testing for COVID-19 through the rest of the school year. Regular testing of staff and students in schools allows us to keep our schools and broader communities healthy and safe.
Visit the NYC Department of Education Covid-19 Testing for Students and Staff page for more information on how to submit a consent form online or to print copies of the form to give to your child's teacher.
ALL staff and students from grades 1-12 will be participating in weekly random testing for COVID-19 through the rest of the school year. Regular testing of staff and students in schools allows us to keep our schools and broader communities healthy and safe.
Visit the NYC Department of Education Covid-19 Testing for Students and Staff page for more information on how to submit a consent form online or to print copies of the form to give to your child's teacher.
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.
Messages to Families:
On May 5, 2021 a new letter to families was posted from Chancellor Porter. Here are some highlights:
2021–22 School Year Calendar
The DOE has released the 2021–22 public school calendar, available now at schools.nyc.gov/calendar.
Some of this year’s important dates include:
CCEC elections voting is now open and runs through May 11. And for the first time, voting is open to parents and guardians of all students! Education Council representatives serve as the voice of our families and offer important advice to the Chancellor and the Department of Education. Now is your chance to have a say on who sits on these councils.
arents can vote for their district councils and citywide councils that serve their students using their NYC Schools Account at MySchools.nyc
Teacher Appreciation Week Begins May 3
New York City’s teachers have shown up for our students, families, and City in so many ways this past year. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time for us to show up for them. The DOE invites students, families, and other members of the community to take a moment to thank a teacher today! Visit our website at schools.nyc.gov/thankateachernyc, where you can send a note of appreciation to the teachers making a difference in your life. You can also share your gratitude on social media using the hashtag #ThankaTeacherNYC
Register for Summer Rising
Registration is now open for Summer Rising, NYC's new free summer program for students in grades K–12. Summer Rising will offer academic and social-emotional support, arts, and recreation. There will also be local field trips to parks, pools, and other enriching outdoor venues that are both educational and meet State health and safety guidelines. Families of students in grades K-8 can sign up at nyc.gov/summerrising
You can view the full letter, all previous letters and translated copies at the NYC Department of Education website.
On May 5, 2021 a new letter to families was posted from Chancellor Porter. Here are some highlights:
2021–22 School Year Calendar
The DOE has released the 2021–22 public school calendar, available now at schools.nyc.gov/calendar.
Some of this year’s important dates include:
- First Day of School for All Students: Monday, September 13
- Election Day (full remote asynchronous instructional day for all students): Tuesday, November 2
- Thanksgiving Recess (schools closed): Thursday–Friday, November 25–26
- Winter Recess (schools closed): Friday–Friday, December 24–31
CCEC elections voting is now open and runs through May 11. And for the first time, voting is open to parents and guardians of all students! Education Council representatives serve as the voice of our families and offer important advice to the Chancellor and the Department of Education. Now is your chance to have a say on who sits on these councils.
arents can vote for their district councils and citywide councils that serve their students using their NYC Schools Account at MySchools.nyc
Teacher Appreciation Week Begins May 3
New York City’s teachers have shown up for our students, families, and City in so many ways this past year. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time for us to show up for them. The DOE invites students, families, and other members of the community to take a moment to thank a teacher today! Visit our website at schools.nyc.gov/thankateachernyc, where you can send a note of appreciation to the teachers making a difference in your life. You can also share your gratitude on social media using the hashtag #ThankaTeacherNYC
Register for Summer Rising
Registration is now open for Summer Rising, NYC's new free summer program for students in grades K–12. Summer Rising will offer academic and social-emotional support, arts, and recreation. There will also be local field trips to parks, pools, and other enriching outdoor venues that are both educational and meet State health and safety guidelines. Families of students in grades K-8 can sign up at nyc.gov/summerrising
You can view the full letter, all previous letters and translated copies at the NYC Department of Education website.
Learning Bridges
The Learning Bridges program provides childcare options for parents of students in grades 3K–8, on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. The Learning Bridges childcare is only available to students who are registered for blended learning, and will only be available on the days that students are scheduled for remote learning from 8am-3pm. The Learning Bridges program will be operated by CBOs through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) for K–8 students.
How to Apply
The Learning Bridges program provides childcare options for parents of students in grades 3K–8, on days when they are scheduled for remote learning. The Learning Bridges childcare is only available to students who are registered for blended learning, and will only be available on the days that students are scheduled for remote learning from 8am-3pm. The Learning Bridges program will be operated by CBOs through the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) for K–8 students.
How to Apply
- If you are interested in the Learning Bridges program, please complete this application.
- Need help completing the online application? Call 311 for assistance.
- If you previously filled out the expression of interest form, you do not need to complete another application.
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.