Good afternoon M.S. 375 Families

On behalf of Principal Rozier and the M.S. 375 staff, I want to first start by saying that our thoughts are with each of you as we begin to work through the changes on the road ahead. While we know that we may face some challenges, we are also confident that we can work together as a team as we always do, to ensure that the best teaching and learning is happening for our children.

As informed this past Sunday, by the Mayor and Chancellor Carranza, we will be moving to online learning from March 23 - April 20.

(Please note this date can change, so be sure to stay informed via the Department of Education website here.)

Today, you and your child should begin receiving information from your child's teacher’s regarding student access to the internet and computer availability (Laptop Distribution- Thursday, 3/19/2020 from 9:00AM – 2:00PM). The DOE anticipates devices will be delivered to parents in the coming weeks. To inform distribution of these devices, we are asking families to complete a survey sharing their best contact information over the next few weeks as well as whether they have access to a smartphone, a laptop/tablet/computer, the internet, or none of the above. We will use the information to prioritize device distribution and inform families of pickup location.

*If you have not already done so, please use the links below to create accounts for the online resources that we will be utilizing for the duration of the time that students are working from home.

My schools account: To track your child's progress and citywide expectations https://www.myschools.nyc/en/account/log-in/

Pupilpath account: To be kept up-to-date on current grades from all teachers https://pupilpath.skedula.com/

Census 2020 To ensure that your voice is heard for resources for the next 10 Years https://2020census.gov/en.html

Please also be sure to complete the Parent/ School Survey online HERE --> https://survey.avii.com/Survey/ChooseLanguage?returnUrl=%2FSurvey%2FLogin

Please have your child fill out the Student/School Survey online HERE ---> https://survey.avii.com/Survey/ChooseLanguage?returnUrl=%2FSurvey%2FLogin

Additional Notes:

Additional Notes:

• Breakfast and Lunch "Grab & Go", will be served at all school's around the city, every day this week (3/16 - 3/20) from 7:30 am - 1:30 pm.
• Students should be logging into their google classroom accounts from 8:20AM at least once each weekday.
• Teachers will be updating Pupilpath on a weekly basis to track the completion of assignments.

Thank you all for your continued support and collaboration during this time. I am confident that we will all RISE to the occasion in support of our young people.

If you should have any additional questions please feel free to reach out to me at pchristie@schools.nyc.gov

Sincerely,

Paulette Christie, Assistant Principal

Free Comcast Xfinity internet

Comcast Xfinity is currently offering its Internet Essentials program free for two months to new customers. The internet provider is also automatically increasing speeds for all Internet Essentials customers.

Comcast Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are also open and free to use by anyone.

Free internet for students from Charter Spectrum

Households with students K–12 or university students can sign up for a new Charter Spectrum internet account to get the first two months of internet with speeds up to 100 Mbps for free. Installation fees will be waived for those who qualify for the offer. Call 1-844-488-8395 to enroll.

Spectrum Wi-Fi hotspots are also currently open and free to use.

Free internet for students from Altice

Altice internet providers Suddenlink and Optimum are offering 60 days of free internet service for households with K–12 or college students. Internet speeds are up to 30 Mbps if you do not already have access to a home internet plan. To sign up, call 1-866-200-9522 if you live in an area with Optimum internet service, or call 1-888-633-0030 if you live in an area with Suddenlink internet service.