Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

We remain very grateful for your care, communication and collaboration these recent weeks. I am happy to say that we are holding strong in the building.  Our PA has a meeting coming up next week on Wednesday, January 19 and we hope more folks will tune in to say hello. Your participation is key to keeping our PA alive and well. The meetings are once a month. This is one place we can be together as a group, share some ‘good’ news and find out what is percolating. I understand the fundraising & events team are working hard to get activities on the calendar not only to lift our spirits but to continue building our community. If you are interested see details below.

Let’s take a look at what else is coming up.

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

Thanks to everyone who made it out this week to the Town Hall to continue our community discussion about the potential merger with PS 19. Overall there was a positive vibe.

EVCS made the news in Germany last night! Alexandra was excited to share this report that included a segment about our community including “Schuldirektor” Bradley Goodman and Pastor Will at Trinity Church! The segment is in German and you can watch it here. Thanks to EVCS parent, Alexandra Reese, Neo’s mom in Kindergarten, for including us.

The Parent Association will have their monthly meeting next week:  “We need volunteers in all capacities and at all commitment levels; Committee chairs and team members, Executive Board positions, event organizers and volunteers”, AND your great ideas! There is an SLT spot open and we need a few committee chairs including fundraising! Who would like to take the lead? Let us know if you are interested! See you there!

Let’s take a look at next week:

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

It has been a busy week at EVCS. Thanks to everyone for supporting the EVCS Winter Coat Drive! We collected over 40 coats and many families successfully shopped the rack!  Way to go EVCS!

Reminders:
• Remember to be sure your child has a water bottle at school. We encourage everyone to drink plenty of water daily.
• Write your child’s name and EVCS on everything! This makes it much easier to connect items to their rightful owners! A Sharpie works great!

Our Parent Association has a few important executive and committee chairperson roles to fill including a School Leadership Team (SLT) seat. Please share your expertise with us and get involved! The PA will reach out with updates and a mid-year election!

Let’s see what is coming up in December:

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

A big shout out again to our amazing PA and Events team not only for putting on one of the best fall balls ever but documenting this incredible event! You are all winners! Great work everyone and thank you for making it feel real again! Please be sure to check out the photos and videos that were shared before the links expire!

For those who made it out this week, thank you for joining the General PA meeting Wednesday, if you missed this one, not to worry, minutes will be posted to the EVCS website soon and the next meeting will be on Wednesday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m.

Let’s take a look at next week:

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

Monday morning’s vaccine pop up site was a successful jump start!  But if you are still looking to find a convenient site to get an appointment at NO COST for your family check here: vaccinefinder.nyc.gov

The building wide lost and found is over flowing. Please take some time to claim any missing items.
In order to make sure the lost & found stays manageable we will be donating items monthly. Please come to the main lobby to look for any items you may be missing by end of day Wednesday, November 17th.  The Best Time to Visit the Lobby In the morning is 8:00 – 8:25 or after 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon, 2:00 – 2:30 or after 3:00 p.m. to avoid CWS arrival and dismissal.

Please remember to bring donations for the Harvest Festival Food Drive, the kids are sorting and counting! We are accepting items through Friday, November 19! Direct financial contributions can also be made to our partner with Trinity’s Services And Food for the Homeless at the website:  www.safhnyc.org  

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

We hope everyone had a productive parent teacher conference and a positive experience learning more about how and what your child is focused on this year.

A shout out to the EVCS Fall Ball Team and every single volunteer! It was an amazing outdoor event! THANK YOU for bringing back a little “normal” to our lives. Photos and costume contest winners will be announced soon! Keep an eye out.

This month we will focus on food equity in the classroom and as a community social action event. A flyer went home in back packs with all of the details! See below for all of the information too! As part of our Harvest Festival we partner with Trinity’s Services And Food for the Homeless. Direct Contributions can also be made on their website at www.safhnyc.org

Reminder: EVCS will be hosting a Vaccine Pop Up site for 5-11 year olds this Monday from 7:00 – 11:00 a.m. The entire community is welcome and encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity on a first come first serve basis. Please see more details below.
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NEXT WEEK

Monday, November 8
Pop Up Vaccine Site in the Auditorium at EVCS
7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
No appointment necessary! – Vaccines are being given on a first come first serve basis.
See details in the Family Letters: Family Letter: English, Carta familiar: Español, 家庭信：中文

Tuesday, November 9
Learn More About Brilliant NYC Webinar at 6:00 p.m.
English, Español

Wednesday, November 10
Academic Enrichment Program Fair
This virtual event is an opportunity for families of 4th-10th grade students to learn about over a dozen free academic enrichment programs here in NYC.
Programs will present in both English and Spanish, with follow-up information shared in additional languages.
Online registration is required for this event, with flyers linked in English. and Español.

Thursday, November 11
Veteran’s Day – No School

Parent Association Book Swap
Following dismissal from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Rain Date: Friday, November 12
Wednesday in Joseph C. Sauer Park on 12th Street btwn Ave A/B- Bring a book, take a book!
Questions or Volunteers, Please email Anissa, anissa.brock@gmail.com!

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SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, November 17
General Parents Association Meeting
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Meeting link will arrive from the PA President.

Monday, November 22
Harvest Festival Walk
Supporting Trinity’s Services And Food for the Homeless
Food Collection Flyer / Calling for Parent Volunteers

Thursday, November 25 – Friday, November 26
Thanksgiving Recess
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOOL ACCOUNTS
As many of you may be aware, there are different accounts for school.
This document will help clarify what they are and how to access them!
This includes how to streamline the Daily Health Screener Process
School Accounts – Overview and Access
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EBT Updates – Flyer and Contact Information

2021–22 DOE School Year Calendar

Request to view EVCS SLT minutes

SCHOOL MENU
Early Childhood Breakfast / Pre-K–8 Lunch
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Reminders:
• Locate your warm clothes and layer up as the temperatures begin to drop.
• Gearing up for a Winter Coat Drive / set aside gently used coats, details coming soon!
• Free breakfast in the yard daily at 8:00 a.m.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

Enjoy your weekend.

All best wishes,
James

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

Remember – You are doing a terrific job! The kids are super excited (and so are we) about EVCS Fall Ball happening this Sunday in the yard!  Everyone needs a little community time about now – so arrive in costumes and let the fun begin!  Until then, let’s see what else is coming up.
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Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

This was a short, sweet week at EVCS. Class Parents are gearing up to reach out to you with class directories, keep an eye out.  And we need help with Fall Ball 2021!  The PA is in full planning mode now and will run this event with COVID safety in mind.  Get involved. 

COVID Testing
When a student is selected to be tested there will be a follow up email coming from Fulgent Genetics. Not to be alarmed, this is the basic follow up to make you aware that the test happened and how to review the results. Liz will also email all tested families using the same address the testing lab uses.  Be sure your phone number and email address is up-to-date in your NYC SA. If you have questions, please let us know. COVID testing is a crucial part of our layered approach to keeping our community safe and healthy.  Every week the DOE will be conducting random testing of 10% of our 1st-5th graders who have provided consent.  If your child is in the 1st through 5th grade and you have not already done so, please give your consent now at your child’s NYC Schools Account.  But regardless of your child’s grade, we strongly encourage all of our families to have their children tested regularly.  Please note that testing is free and easy at NYC Health and Hospitals locations.
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EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) Cards and Social Action
Last Year NYC public school kids received EBT cards that contain funds for grocery shopping. If you wish to use the card but are having difficulties please contact James for more information at jamespc@evcs.me.  If you are not planning to use your child’s EBT card, our Social Action Committee would like to help you donate the funds to the soup kitchen on 9th Street and Avenue B for groceries. Interested in donating money from the EBT Card? Please contact the Social Action Committee at socialaction@evcsnyc.org.  Do not let these funds go to waste.

For those who would like breakfast, the yard is open daily at 8:00 a.m.  Free to all students.

Dear EVCS Parents and Guardians,

It was a great week at EVCS. Everyone seems to be settling in.  We want to remind folks that the LOST & FOUND is set up in the main lobby.  Parents are permitted to stop in to look through the items, please feel free to do so. Please avoid the lobby from 8:00-9:00am and 2:30-3:30 as it serves the other school families (CWS) as their entry point.  Remember to write your name and EVCS on all water bottles, lunch boxes, and jackets!
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Picture Day at  EVCS is next week – Thursday & Friday!
There is no need to sign up or do anything now. All students will be photographed.   
Learn more about it here:
www.coolforschoolphoto.com/evcs
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COVID Testing
COVID testing is a crucial part of our layered approach to keeping our community safe and healthy.  Every week the DOE will be conducting random testing of 10% of our 1st-5th graders who have provided consent.  If your child is in the 1st through 5th grade and you have not already done so, please give your consent now at your child’s NYC Schools Account.  But regardless of your child’s grade, we strongly encourage all of our families to have their children tested regularly.  Please note that testing is free and easy at NYC Health and Hospitals locations.
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The yard is open daily at 8:00 a.m.  for those who would like breakfast. Free to all students.