New Mural for our Main/Mini Playground at 91 Henderson!

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Daphne Pena, parent of Nicholas Soto in the Mini building, has been working on a beautiful mural for our school since last May. We wanted to share a photo of the completed mural. She worked very hard scraping away the old mural and cement. Then she touched up the holes and primed it for the painting. The painting celebrates our students who are special, different, and unique in every beautiful way. Art teacher, George Romano, helped get some donations of supplies. The rest of the materials were paid for by Ms. Pena. We are so proud of her and the work she has done for our building. Thank you Ms. Pena, for creating such a beautiful mural for all to see!

P373R Parent Town Hall – September 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm

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Free Meals for All

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Free Meals for ALL:
Beginning March 23, meals will be distributed Monday – Friday 7:30am – 1:30pm at more than 400 locations across the city.

Use our site lookup tool to find a location near you! New Yorkers can pick up 3 Free Meals

  • Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday

  • Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

    • No one will be turned away at any time

    • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time

    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites

  • No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises

  • Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children

  • No registration or ID required

Breakfast Menu – Lunch Menu

Food Help NYC – You can get food today from New York City’s food pantries, which provide groceries you can cook at home, and community kitchens, which provide hot meals. Food pantries and community kitchens are located throughout the five boroughs. If you need food immediately, find locations near you by using our Food Map.

Neighborhood Guides to Food & Assistance – Hunger Free America – Free food and assistance is available in New York City.  No matter what your situation – you can get nutritious food!

GetFoodNYC – The City has created the GetFoodNYC food delivery program to provide food for coronavirus (COVID-19)-vulnerable and food-insecure New Yorkers not currently served through existing food delivery programs.
This program is available to you if you:

  • Are unable to go out and get food for yourself, AND

  • Do not have someone else in your household who can get food for you, AND

  • Do not have a family member, friend, or neighbor who lives nearby who can get food for you, AND

  • Do not receive food from Meals on Wheels, God’s Love We Deliver or a similar service, AND

  • Are not able to afford food delivery from a restaurant or grocery store.
    If you qualify, you should note that:

    • Each household can only make 1 order per day.

    • Each person who needs food will be given one box, which is designed to last 2 days.

    • GetFoodNYC will deliver to a maximum of 3 people in each household.

    • The amount of food delivered is based on the number of people in your household who need food from this service.

    • Orders placed after 5 PM will not be delivered the next day, but will be delivered the day after.

    • GetFoodNYC will collect information about any dietary restrictions but cannot guarantee those requests can be met, based on food supply.

Learn more and sign up for the GetFoodNYC program.
Food Delivery FYI: Only Taxi Limousine Commission (TLC)-licensed drivers are eligible to make deliveries for the GetFoodNYC program.By signing up for this service, you agree that GetFoodNYC can share your name, phone number, address and any access restrictions or instructions (locked outer gate, broken buzzer, etc ) with the TLC drivers working with GetFoodNYC to ensure the food is delivered to you.

For additional Remote Learning Resources check out this link – Remote Learning Resources for Families — UPDATED DAILY

 

How to get your Remote Learning Devices

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We are now in week six of remote learning.  When we first transitioned to remote learning many of us thought we would be back at school by now.  We now know we will be continuing remote learning much longer than originally anticipated. With this in mind, the Department of Education wants to make sure that students have the resources they need to be successful for the duration of the remote learning period. Remote Learning Devices are still available for families that need them, however, supplies are limited. Please complete your request using the link below by April 30th to ensure timely delivery.
After completing the request form please be sure to check off the box at the bottom indicating you have read and agree to the agreement.

https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices

Audible offers Free Streaming of Books during School Closures!

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Audible is offering free streaming of books during school closures. Below is a message from them.

Here is a link to Audible

“For as long as schools are closed, we’re open. Right now, kids everywhere can instantly stream an incredible collection of stories, including titles across six different languages, that will help them continue dreaming, learning, and just being kids  All stories are free to stream on your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.  Explore the collection, select a title and start listening It’s that easy.”

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NYC Census

Dear Colleagues,

The 2020 Census has officially started, and New York City needs you to fill it out today.

The more New Yorkers who fill out the census, the more money we get for schools, housing, roads, bridges, hospitals, senior centers, and more. The census also determines each state’s congressional representation, and New York could lose two seats statewide if there is an undercount.

In 2010, however, New York City’s self-response rate was only 62%, compared to the national average of 76%. Given all that is at stake, we cannot let that happen again. We are looking to you, NYC’s dedicated workforce, to lead the way.

Help NYC get counted by taking a few minutes right now to fill out the 2020 Census. This year, filling out the census is easier than ever, and you don’t even need to wait for your invitation to come in the mail. You can complete it in under 10 minutes: online at my2020census.gov or over the phone by calling 844-330-2020. 

The census will determine New York City’s future for the next ten years, so let’s make it count! For more information about the 2020 Census, visit www.nyc.gov/census.

Thank you for your dedication to serving New Yorkers.

Julie Menin
Director, NYC Census 2020

City of New York Housing-Related Resources

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The City of New York is providing free housing-related resources to all New Yorkers impacted by the coronavirus health emergency who are unable to pay their rent or are at risk of losing their housing. Visit ACCESS NYC to learn more.
  • Eviction Protection: Effective March 16, the Governor announced that all residential and commercial evictions are suspended for 90 days. At this time, there is no rent suspension in effect.
  • Mortgage Relief: Effective March 24, the Governor instructed state-regulated financial institutions to waive mortgage payments for 90 days. Learn more from NY State Department of Finance.
  • Risk of homelessness and emergency rent assistance: Homebase offers free services to prevent eviction, assistance in obtaining public benefits, emergency rental assistance, and short-term financial assistance.
  • Section 8: NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Section 8 voucher holders having trouble paying rent because of income loss should email DTRAI@hpd.nyc.gov.
  • Rent Arrears and Cash Assistance: If your work schedule was reduced and you are unable to pay your rent, apply for a Cash Assistance special grant request to get emergency benefits.
  • NYCHA Rent Hardship: Residents experiencing income loss may qualify for NYCHA’s rent hardship program.
Visit nyc.gov/coronavirus for the latest public health guidance and information on other free resources. To receive regular updates on the latest developments with coronavirus in New York City text COVID to 692-692. To receive updates in Spanish, text COVIDESP to 692-692.

At any time, call 311 for additional information and call 911 or go to a hospital if it’s a medical emergency.

PCCS Holiday Visit to PS373R!

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Students at several schools were able to receive toys during the Person Centered Care Services annual Holiday Drive last month.

The local non-profit that provides services to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities held the annual drive at five sites of the PS 373R schools, which are District 75 schools.

By Annalise Knudson | aknudson@siadvance.com

READ REST OF ARTICLE HERE:

https://www.silive.com/news/2020/01/remembering-special-holiday-moments-in-class-column.html