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Welcome Cohort C: 10/26 & 10/27

Cohort A only attends Wednesday October 28th and Thursday October29th!! Please make sure to fill out this form in order to be allowed entry into the building:

Please join us for our Title I Parents' Meeting October 29th 2020.

Complete the health screening form before entry into the building. https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/

Start time: 8:30 AM

End time: 2:00 PM

Remember to wear your masks.

BRING YOUR OWN HEADPHONES

Students will stay in the SAME classroom periods 1-7. No breaks.

Lunch will be eaten in the classroom. Lunch will be cold sandwiches or you can bring your own.

Limited bathroom passes.

Students in other cohorts will be sent home.

Spirit Week: Wear your flags for FLAG DAY tomorrow!!

November 2020 Calendar!!

Zoom Link: Title 1 Meeting for Parents October 29th at 6:30 PM

Virtual Workshop for Parents!!

We are inviting you to our annual Title I Parent workshop which will be virtually this year. Join us using the link below:

Topic: Title I Meeting
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Letter to Families Covid 19 Testing

October 7, 2020

Estimada familia:

Como parte de las medidas de la Ciudad de Nueva York para frenar la transmisión de COVID-19, y garantizar la salud y seguridad de nuestra comunidad, las pruebas de COVID-19 a los miembros del personal y estudiantes se realizarán en las escuelas una vez al mes desde ahora y hasta el final del año escolar. Nos han informado que el proveedor de pruebas de COVID-19 visitará nuestra escuela la

er o
próxima semana. Tenga en cuenta que las pruebas son solo para los estudiantes de 1. a 12. grado de

las escuelas públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva York.

Como se indica en la carta del 29 de septiembre de 2020 —firmada conjuntamente por el canciller de las escuelas, Richard Carranza, el director ejecutivo del equipo de pruebas y rastreo de la Ciudad de
Nueva York (NYC Test & Trace Corps), Ted Long, y el comisionado del Departamento de Salud y
Salud Mental de la Ciudad de Nueva York, Dr. Dave Chokshi— la prueba es fácil, rápida y segura. La prueba utilizará un hisopo corto (similar a un Q-tips) que se inserta en la parte delantera de la nariz entre cinco y diez segundos. Más adelante, es posible que las pruebas se hagan mediante la recolección de una pequeña cantidad de saliva.

Solo los estudiantes y miembros del personal de las escuelas que hayan firmado y presentado el formulario de autorización podrán hacerse la prueba (schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting). No se le hará la prueba a su hijo si se siente incómodo o nervioso durante el proceso. Si eso sucede, trabajaremos con usted para responder cualquier inquietud y su hijo pueda así participar en las pruebas más adelante.

Si se le hace la prueba de COVID-19 a su hijo en la escuela, le enviaremos la información a casa con el estudiante, comunicándole los detalles sobre el proceso de la prueba, además de cómo y cuándo recibirá los resultados. La mayoría de los resultados de las pruebas estarán disponibles en 48 horas. Si su hijo da positivo, el proveedor que realizó la prueba lo llamará por teléfono y NYC Test & Trace Corps se comunicará con su familia para proporcionarle recursos y ayuda.

Si algún miembro de la comunidad escolar da positivo durante este proceso de pruebas, continuaremos siguiendo las directrices descritas en la sección “Health and Safety” (Salud y seguridad) del sitio web (schools.nyc.gov/RTShealthsafety).

Agradecemos profundamente su colaboración y compromiso de mantener su comunidad escolar segura y saludable.

Atentamente, [PRINCIPAL NAME]

COVID 19 Letter to Families

October 7, 2020 Dear Families,

As part of New York City’s ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, and ensure the health and safety of our community, COVID-19 testing of staff and students will be conducted in our school once a month from now through the end of the school year. We have been notified that the testing provider will be at our school within the next week. Please note that only New York City public school students from grades 1-12 are eligible to be tested.

As the September 29, 2020 letter co-signed by NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, Executive Director Ted Long of New York City Test + Trace Corps, and Dr. Dave Chokshi, Commissioner of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene stated, the test is easy, quick, and safe. A “short swab” (similar to a Q-tip) will be inserted into the front part of the nose for five to ten seconds. Later this school year, it is possible that tests will be administered by collecting a small amount of saliva (spit).

Only students and school-based staff members with signed and submitted consent forms are eligible to be tested (schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting). Your child will not be tested if they are uncomfortable or become distressed at any point during the process. If that happens, we will work with you to address any potential concerns so that your child is comfortable participating in future testing.

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 all testing results will be available within 48 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.

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).

We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping your school community safe and healthy.

COVID 19 Letter to Families in Bangla

school-testing-day-brief-letter_bangla.pdf

Complete your Blue Cards!!

All 9th Graders must complete their Blue Cards! If you have updated information, complete your Blue Cards!! Please email your completed blue cards to: DCalderon3@schools.nyc.gov

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2020-emergecny-contact-card-20200701-english-accessible

JGS 2020-2021 Bell Schedule

Have a school-related question?

Email us at help@jamaicagateway.net

Principal's Corner: Required Documents to Sign and Return to the School

Protocols for COVID clusters in neighborhoods- FINAL - Yellow - Update for Families - October 7 2020.pdf

Student COVID-19 Testing: Student COVID-19 Testing Consent Form - September 27 2020.pdf Update for Families_September 21 2020.pdf

Blue Card Form: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/docs/default-source/default-document-library/2020-emergecny-contact-card-20200701-english-accessible

Enrollment Forms - https://www.schools.nyc.gov/enrollment/enrollment-help/enrollment-forms

Media Consent Form: consent_form_revised35.pdf

Health Question Form: DOE_Health_Screening_Questionnaire_090420.pdf

Helpful Links

1) General Help

Email: help@jamaicagateway.net

When to contact: For questions and help regarding general school issues.

2) Technology Help

Email: tech@jamaicagateway.net

When to contact: For technology questions regarding school-related devices or services. No support for DOE-issued iPads will be provided, please see the link below for support.

3) DOE Family Support

Link: https://www.nycenet.edu/technicalsupportforfamily

When to contact: For support regarding DOE-issued iPads, app support, DOE student accounts, or other DOE related issues.