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CHANCELLOR PORTER LAUNCHES FIVE-BOROUGH FAMILY ENGAGEMENT FORUMS

Over the next month, forums will be held in all five boroughs to gather feedback and answer questions from school communities on the Executive Budget and school reopening

NEW YORK – Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced today the launch of a five-borough family engagement tour to hear directly from school communities about their experiences over the school year, help answer questions and gather feedback on the Executive Budget, and foster a discussion on school reopening for the fall. There will be a virtual forum held in every borough over the next four weeks, and all families are invited to participate.

“These family forums are critical to inform our plans for September and ensure our school communities are supported as we prepare for a strong reopening this fall,” said Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter. “Now more than ever, we need to engage with and empower our families so that every voice is heard. I look forward to having these important discussions over the next few weeks and encourage all New York City families to participate.”

“The infusion of additional federal and state funds are providing New York City's public schools with a unique opportunity to dream big about the summer and fall, from academic acceleration and STEAM enrichment to social emotional wellness and technology,” said Deputy Chancellor Adrienne Austin. “The upcoming Family Forums are an opportunity for us to hear directly from families and communities about how we leverage the additional resources of this moment to improve and expand educational experiences for all students. We want our students to thrive beyond recovery, and we look forward to partnering with local communities to get it right.”

Forums will be held in each borough on the following dates:

Staten Island – Monday, May 17, 2021

Manhattan – Monday, May 24, 2021

Queens – Thursday, May 27, 2021

Brooklyn – Monday, June 7, 2021

Bronx – Wednesday, June 9, 2021

In light of unprecedented investments from local, state and federal, government, these forums will serve as an opportunity for the Department of Education (DOE) to hear directly from school communities on the types of resources and support they need as we move towards a full reopening in September.

Each forum will be an hour and a half in length, and the format will include audience QA. Chancellor Porter will be joined by Executive Superintendents and leadership from the DOE to help answer any questions families may have and facilitate a productive conversation with the community.

Families can register for the forums online at learndoe.org/chancellor. At the time of registration, participants will be asked if they want to ask a question or provide a comment during the event about a number of categories, including health and safety, special education, fall 2021 school reopening, social emotional learning, and more. Each forum will be recorded and posted learndoe.org/chancellor so that school communities may access them at any time. Interpretation services will be available at every forum.

Contact: Chancellor’s Press Office (212) 374-5141

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

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PS 316 PAC and Leru Multi Service Agency are excited to host this years last PAC event ...

an ENCORE presentation of .....
THE MIDDLE SCHOOL ADMISSIONS PROCESS!

Join the workshop and demystify the Middle School Admissions Process.

DATE: Thursday, May 27

TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 PM

LOCATION: ZOOM

MEETING ID #: 860 8820 1267

PASSCODE: 408848

MEETING LINK:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86088201267? pwd=dHlKbGpXTnRQd2gxWnRNKzROZDNWQT09

If you have any question, please email us at estroudpac@gmail.com .

Thank you for your participation!

Maura Lout, PAC Chair

Mike Bratton, PAC Co-Chair

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