Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is Friday, June 26, Day 65 of remote learning, and the last day school!

Congratulations to our graduates!

An amazing effort was made to honor and celebrate our 5th graders and their time at EVCS. We wish them all the best and good luck heading to middle school! Many thanks to everyone who contributed and made it extra special.

And to everyone – congratulations on making it to the last day of school!
Parents and students, you have done an amazing job all year long!

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Reports & Summer Resources
Today you should have received an email from your teachers with your child’s report as well as summer activities and resources.

The resource list includes academic work to continue practicing over the summer as well as ideas for the whole family in art, music, and physical education! And your Google Classroom content will be accessible over the summer to access at your leisure as well. We recommend reading and writing every day, as well as lots of other activities suggested in the grade-specific emails. Please reach out to Liz & Bradley if you did not receive an email.

In 1st-5th grade, a social classroom has been created for students to stay in touch with friends over the summer. They can join this classroom anytime and set up meet-ups to socialize and share with each other. I can see that many have figured it out already! If not, please be sure to mention this to them. Any questions, please reach out.

And click HERE for a letter from the DOE about some great reading resources for the summer too!

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Visual Art Slide Show 2020
Featuring an original work by every single EVCS student. Enjoy!

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September 2020 Updates
There will be an active team working on fall plans over the summer and we will be in touch to share updates – both school-wide and for your child’s upcoming grade and class. Please feel free to reach out as well with thoughts, ideas, and any questions that come up.

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Click here for past Weekly Emails for previously-shared resources.

Soak up a little sun and have a happy, healthy summer! I hope to see everyone in the fall.

As always,
James

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is Friday, May 8 – Day 35 of remote learning!

Thank you for the flood of love to teachers this week! We know how much they appreciate hearing from you and receiving extra warm wishes that recognize their hard work. The week flew by with many new read alouds posted. Please be sure to check the stream in your google classroom to catch up if you missed anything! We also hope everyone enjoyed the Parent Q & A meetings.
If you missed your class meeting, you are in luck, Liz recorded each one.
Please find your class meeting here.

Fun reminder, a virtual talent show is in the works!
If you have something to share with our community please be sure to work on your piece, practice and prepare to share! Details to follow.

2020-21 Kindergarten at EVCS
EVCS PreK Families: Please remember to Accept Your Kindergarten Offers here at myschools to secure your child’s seat.

Remote Attendance Reminders
Each day in Google Classroom, remember to start off by answering the morning question. Answering the question is one way teachers take attendance! If you turn in your work in Google Classroom they will also be able to see that you are successfully interacting. If anyone is having issues, please reach out to us and we will help you troubleshoot.

If you are an essential worker and need child care, complete this FORM to begin the enrollment process for the city childcare & enrichment centers. From doctors to grocery store workers, you all are essential to keeping our city going!

Requesting Device and Distribution
Click HERE for access to the Device Request Form
Your student ID is required – reach out to teachers or me if you need it.
EVCS is located under The East Village Community School.
Click HERE for information on Device Distribution

Resources

Find a Free Meal Hub Near You:
Click for locations to find “Grab & Go” meals for all New Yorkers.
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, Monday – Friday. Everyone can pick up three meals at one time, and parents may pick up meals for their children. No registration or ID is required – no one will be turned away.

Free Crisis Counseling
Free Crisis Counseling as well as additional tips to support parents with managing anxiety and other mental health concerns. Call 844-863-9314 to receive free and confidential emotional support. This link is additional stress and anxiety management techniques during this time.
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/guidance/covid-19-managing-stress-anxiety.pdf

Let’s Learn, NYC – NYC DOE TV Program
This daily, 1-hour TV program on PBS 13 is for kids in PreK-2nd grade featuring NYC DOE teachers. One-hour lessons include literacy, math, music, movement, science and social studies.

New, Local CSA
Click here for more information. A sliding scale payment structure offers low-cost shares to households receiving food stamps. A local beekeeper Ray Sage hived 3 new bee colonies from Georgia on the Sixth Street rooftop and the bees are active and thriving. Honey will be available for CSA members this summer!

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STAY CONNECTED

Follow us on Instagram – @eastvillagecommunityschool

Looking to share ideas, projects, resources with EVCS families?
Remember to join the EVCS Facebook page where you can post anytime.
This is a closed community page and a great place to share.

Get a Library Card
To gain access to an array of digital resources, New York residents can apply for a New York Public Library card through SimplyE to gain access to an array of digital resources, including e-books and audiobooks, as well as databases available from home during our period of closure.
Information link to apply is here.

Please reach out to us if you need anything.

To all the moms out there, hope it’s a special day on Sunday!
Enjoy your weekend.

James

James Bromberg, Parent Coordinator
JamesPC@evcs.me
Website: evcsnyc.org

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is Friday, May 1 – Day 30 of remote learning!

I hope everyone is finding ways to stay active and healthy.
We want to thank you for being supportive partners and helping your children do the best they can every single day!

Bradley shared updates to our Remote Learning Plan Wednesday and there will be an opportunity next week to meet with your teachers for live Q&A to hear more about the plans. Please find more details below.

Tomorrow, Saturday, May 2 is the second day of this extremely cool event: Everywhere Book Fest! Check it out.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

It is Friday, April 24 – Day 25 of remote learning!

It was great to see and hear some of you this past Monday at the remote PA meeting. If you missed it, the meeting was recorded. The next PA Meeting is May 27, 2020 at 10:00am.

Next Week

Monday, April 27 – Friday, May 1
Remote Learning Continues!

Attendance Reminders
Each day in Google Classroom, remember to start off by answering the morning question. Answering the question is one way teachers take attendance! If you turn in your work in Google Classroom they will also be able to see that you are successfully interacting. If anyone is still having issues logging in, please reach out to us and we will help you troubleshoot any issues.

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