Principals will be in contact shortly to share school specific details including the class schedules for New York State testing. We have already loaned out some devices from our schools to families to meet the immediate needs. Final exams will not be administered, keeping in line with best practices for assessment and in close conversation with Regional Superintendents, Instructional Specialists and Principals. Our health protocols and procedures, seen by some as too rigorous, have proven to be exceedingly effective in mitigating this pandemic and keeping our children and staff healthy and safe. ET tomorrow, Friday, March 27. We are reminded of Christs words to us, Wherever two or more are gathered in my name, there I am in their midst.. The reason navigating life during the pandemic is exhausting is because it is! Please enjoy this Easter message from His Eminence, which serves as yet another embrace from our wise and joyful shepherd in these troubling times, by clicking here. Just as spring begins this week, we are eager to feel the warmth of the sun and return to pre-COVID days. NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- While New York City public schools are shutting down and going remote Thursday, Catholic schools across the city will remain . Students and teachers heading back to the classroom in. While nearly every other industry has had their guidance modified and the state of emergency ended, our schools are still being held hostage. While we will continue to remain vigilant, and, when possible, to socially distance, these restrictions will no longer be mandated. Students will be seamlessly connected. Children take their cues from the adults around them. We are committed to providing families with additional information on a regular basis. So many of us have been affected by the newest variant of COVID-19, Omicron. Upon arrival to New York, travelers must quarantine for three days. While that involves physically creating a hygienic COVID-resistant environment, it also means maintaining strict control over who enters our building including visitors, staff and students. Staying home and testing if you have symptoms are also key to stopping the spread. As a school community, we must respect each others decisions but remain united as a community of faith. The guidance also suggests higher grade masks, like KN95s, for people at greater risk including those 65 or older; those with an underlying medical condition; those who care for someone who is sick and people who are in prolonged close contact with non-household members while indoors. Archdiocese of New York, Click here to view this message in English| Haga clic aqu para la versin en espaol de este anuncio. 2021-22 Annual Report Fall 2022 Parent Newsletter! Parent FAQs about schools and COVID-19, including detailed information about strategies schools may use to reduce COVID-19 risk, and how parents can decide on at-home, hybrid, or in-person schooling options for their children. The Family Report provides benchmark information on how students are achieving and growing in relation to national norms. In a . Taking all of the above into consideration will ensure that you are making informed decisions as you exercise your own personal discretion. To participate in this program, please email MentalHealthsSupport@adapp.org, with the name of the school your child attends, their grade, and the city in which the school is located in the subject line. Some advice on how to start a conversation with someone you are worried about can be found here: If you think you, your child(ren), or a family member is experiencing a mental health crisis, see the following resources for signs and symptoms: Begin with your medical doctor or the pediatrician to rule out medical issues. We all must adhere to the, Similarly, if you traveled domestically or participated in high-risk activities, the Archdiocese strongly recommends but will no longer require a PCR test before your child returns to school. Some of you have decided that you may be traveling for the Easter recess. In NYC, Children 59 months (4 years old 11 months) and under are mandated by NYC DOH to receive the Flu Shot by Dec 31st. The best experience for children who are learning remotely or hybrid is through the Zoom App. Irecognize that your family may have immediatefinancial challengesto address. Be sure to note the same loving pastor, principal, caring teachers and staff will be there to welcome them back to school. Investigations are also being conducted into the possible association between PMIS and COVID-19 in children. Health experts in New York and across the country are investigating cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). While we have received an initial allotment, we are waiting for further details on additional deliveries. The Office of the Superintendent, our pastors, principals and teachers at each of our schools have been gathering regularly to pray for you and your families. Get Immunized! It is also critical to make the right decisions away from school. While it would be easy for us to ease up restrictions, we must remain vigilant; in this way, we can continue with in-person learning for as many students as possible and look perhaps to September when we hope to return to a new normal. Ask for referrals for a mental health professional. After all we have been through together, and with an eye towards the challenges awaiting us, I am grateful to our teachers, staff, principals and pastors who have overcome every obstacle the pandemic has thrown in their path. Teachers will continue to use formative and summative assessments to inform instruction for our students. We all demonstrated with faith and fidelity to safety, we could overcome anything that is put in our way even a pandemic. 241 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY. Q4. Students should also quarantine for 14 days before returning to school. We are continuing to monitor the situation surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). While we have begun to settle into some semblance of routines in our respective homes, the government-issued directives, policies and orders continue to change with each passing day. The fact is that most buildings cannot accommodate all students socially distanced for a full 5 days, scheduled; Plans will be created by the principal using a three day/two day alternating week cycle. While the CDC, the NYS Department of Health and local health departments signaled they wanted to disseminate guidance early- so schools can properly plan- they have yet to release guidance, thus leaving us with more questions and wondering of what the future holds. Please see below what the CDC said this week. What else can we all be doing to maintain a safe environment for all? On day four of their quarantine, the traveler must obtain another COVID test. Given they will be wearing face coverings and wont have the usual physical contact or freedom of movement, there are conversations that can be started now addressing the social and emotional aspects of coming back to school in a COVID environment. As life goes on and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving approach, we urge you to take account of numbers of people in attendance and space available for safe distancing. Please ensure you re-commit yourself to the. We understand this process may create some confusion and frustration as parents seek answers to how government announcements affect their child. School Closings and Delays - ABC7 New York We strongly encourage you and anyone eligible to get vaccinated. In particular, with this communication, we wanted to share that we are advocating for every child who may need a computer/chromebook whose family is unable to secure one. Like you, our schools have been hard at work to ensure your childs return to school is safe, efficient and seamless. Principals have been working already with information from the council to begin planning for a September start. Nine months into the pandemic and life has certainly changed. Each person/team member that is to perform any work in a school shall be vetted to ensure they meet the NYS requirement, have appropriate certification for performing COVID test swabbing, and cleared through a nationwide criminal background check. The Health and Safety Task Force of the Office of the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of New York will continue to provide you updates as it relates to our schools. COVID-19 vaccines have undergone and will continue to undergo the most intensive safety monitoring in U.S. history. We should all embrace this as the next indicated positive step to keep our buildings open and operating safely. Masks should have at least two layers of material (e.g. That will be such a joyous day for us all! For all emails please type in the subject section the name of the school your child attends, their grade and the city in which the school is located. Below is some important information regarding the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Since September, we have been notifying you of positive cases in our schools. We also know that there are other challenges that face our families, which is why we have partnered with Catholic Charities of NY as well as ADAPP to provide you information on community benefit and social justice programs. It is normal to feel sad and frustrated at times. Over the past seven days, the average positivity rates in many areas of Staten Island areas have risen to as high as 5.2 percent and new daily hospital admissions have increased. It is important at every stage of life from childhood through adolescence through adulthood.. I know the past 24 hours has been filled with frustration, angst and uncertainty for your family and most especially your children. Catholic schools in Brooklyn and Queens will stay open even if New York City's public schools go all online again amid rising local COVID-19 infections, officials said Sunday. This regulation is the subject of conflicting decisions, insofar as Albany County Supreme Court recently upheld the regulation in Massapequa UFSD et al. They may also be heard on The Catholic Channel, Sirius XM 129. This letter is longer than usual, but please permit me to provide you with several significant updates on the state of our Catholic Schools. In addition, we also know that there are other challenges that face our families, if you have questions about state and local benefit programs or other community resources, you can send an email to FamilySupport@adapp.org. Please visit the CDC website, CDC.gov, for additional information and resources. Feast of the Archangels: Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. To streamline communications moving forward, we will continue to report cases of non-exposure, or positive cases outside of the infectious period, as required on the State COVID report card, but we will not send home additional letters. On this web page, we will be providing resources in partnership with our pastors, principals and teachers as easily accessible opportunities for our students to pray, contemplate and learn about our relationship with Jesus Christ. The guidance recommends people over the age of two-years-old wear snug fitting masks with two or three layers of material to better prevent unfiltered air from passing through. Under a last-minute schedule change, public schools are open this week for teacher and staff only, with online learning beginning Sept. 16 and classrooms not reopening to students until Sept. 21 . While many are speaking about COVID-decline, our Catholic Schools are the definition of the term, Many of you heard the U.S. Department of Education and New York State have announced they will not grant waivers for the state test. Thank you for your support and attention to detail as we continue to navigate this ongoing situation together. As such, all Catholic elementary schools in the Staten Island region will transition to remote learning as of tomorrow, Thursday, November 12, for the foreseeable future. According to the New York State Department of Health, your child will need to receive a note of medical clearance and a negative PCR COVID test to return to school should they develop any symptoms or be sent home from school. If you can answer YES to any of the checklist questions, your child may NOT enter the school building.