PS 34 Oliver H. Perry Elementary

Important Reminders

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Update for Families from Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor, Department of Education

May 18, 2020

Dear Families,

Following up on our letter to you last week about the new health condition appearing in children in New YorkCity and elsewhere, linked below is a Fact Sheet from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) that provides additional information.

Per NYC Health, this condition has been renamed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)—formerly Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). The condition is rare and it is potentially life-threatening, so it is important that you know its signs and symptoms.

NYC Health’s Fact Sheet conveys new information about the syndrome, its symptoms when to seek medical help, treatments, and preventative steps. Because MIS-C is associated with COVID-19, acting to keep your child from being exposed to COVID-19 continues to be essential.

As a reminder, families should help their children understand the importance of the following measures and ensure their children follow them:

 As per NYS Executive Order 202.17, all people over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face
covering must wear one when they are outside their home if they cannot maintain physical distance
from others. Free face coverings are available at DOE Meal Hubs in all five boroughs—you can find one
close to you on the DOE website.

 Physical distancing and good hygiene remain critical, even while wearing a face covering.

 When outside the home, adults and children must maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and others whenever possible.

 Parents should remind children of the importance of good hand hygiene and should help ensure that
children frequently wash their hands.

The health and safety of our communities remain our top priority, and we will continue to take all appropriate
measures to help keep our students, families, and staff members safe. Please visit nyc.gov/health at any time for the latest information on MIS-C, and do not hesitate to contact 311 with any questions.

Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor New York City Department of Education

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May 20, 2020

Dear Families,
Earlier this week, we announced our plans for summer learning, to ensure that our students can continue to engage
and receive the academic supports they need to be ready for returning to school in the fall. We are writing to you
today with an update on the summer calendar, informed by feedback from DOE communities.
For elementary and middle school students who are required or recommended to attend summer school, the
program will start one week earlier and will run from Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, August 11. There is no change
to the duration or structure of the program.
For high school students who are attending summer school, courses will also start one week earlier and will run
from Monday, July 6 – Friday, August 14. There is no change to the duration or structure of this program either.
For students with 12-month Individualized Education Plan (IEPs) services, there will be no change to the calendar.
Our teachers start on Wednesday, July 1 and students are expected to participate from Thursday, July 2–
Thursday, August 13.
These changes will help accelerate learning for all students. Beginning summer school earlier—closer to the end
of the regular school year—allows for continuous learning for students. Concluding programs earlier also allows
more time for continuous rest for your family in the month of August.
We appreciate your ongoing patience and flexibility as we adapt to this crisis in real-time. Nothing is more
important than the health, safety, and continued academic success of your child: we thank you for your partnership
in this important endeavor now more than ever.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education

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At PS 34 we are committed to the academic success of every child. The school’s mission is to teach a rigorous academic curriculum, complemented by a wide range of enrichment opportunities, inclusive of the arts, in a supportive and safe environment.  Our students are challenged to become lifelong learners who are well prepared for the demands of the 21^st century.  We believe the high expectations of today will nurture successful and productive citizens of tomorrow.  As a community of professional learners, we empower our students to grow academically by teaching them critical and analytical thinking skills in full alignment with state and national standards. Supported by and in collaboration with families and community members, we expect students to aim high by addressing the individual needs of diverse learners and by strengthening the development of a well-rounded child who is fully prepared for their educational complexities beyond elementary school.