Password: grizzly172

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CANYON CREEK
ONLINE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING
FOR PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES



February 19, 2021                                                                                                      
                                                                       
Dear MS 172 Families,
 
Parent Teacher Conferences for the spring term are scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, from 5:00 to 7:30 pm and Thursday, March 11, from 12:00 pm to 2:00pm. These conferences will be 5 minutes in length and are by appointment ONLY. Additionally, all conferences will be virtual through an online platform (Zoom, Google Meet) or by telephone- as a mutual agreement between the teacher and parent. (Teachers will send parent the link for the virtual meet.)  Please note that the 2nd marking period ends Friday, March 12.
 
You will be able to schedule your appointments using the Canyon Creek Scheduler which will be open to make appointments Wednesday, February 24 at 9am through Sunday, March 7, 10pm. (Make your appointments as early as possible as the limited number of time slots will fill up rapidly.) All parents will have the opportunity to access teachers’ conference calendars and schedule convenient conference times by following the directions below. (Again-it is recommended that you schedule early as spots do fill up quickly.)
 
Should you be unable to arrange a conference with your child(ren)’s teacher(s) during the timeframe above, please contact them directly to schedule an alternate meeting date and time. Alternate conferences can take place during Teacher Office Hours every afternoon from 2:00pm-2:20pm or at other times in collaboration with the teacher.
 
You can access the Online Scheduler from any internet-enabled device. If you need assistance with the process, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Debbie Hochrad at (914) 295 0428.
 
Once you have scheduled your appointment, please send each teacher your current, best telephone number though your child’s Google Classroom classes for each scheduled teacher to ensure communication.
 
We strongly recommend that your child is present during your scheduled conferences in order to involve them in conversations regarding their progress in school. 
 
Please be sure to take advantage of this opportunity to efficiently schedule your appointments.  Remember, the appointments are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
 
 
Login Instructions for Parents:


These are interactive links if you open the letter online
(Ctrl / click)
 

1)      Online Scheduler Website at tinyurl.com/172PTConferences.             (This link is also above.)
2)      Select Irwin Altman MS172 and Click “Go”.
3)      Enter the school password: grizzly172
4)      Enter your child’s Student ID # (their 9 Digit OSIS#. This number is available when you log into PupilPath). *
5)      Verify your child’s Birthday.
6)      Choose the teachers with which you want to schedule conferences.
7)      Choose the conference date(s) and times(s) that are available.
8)      Make sure to click “Submit Times” after you have selected your appointment times (If you don’t click “Submit Times” your appointments will NOT be registered.
 
*If you have more than one child at MS 172, you can schedule conferences for all teachers at the same time- be sure to log-in for each one of your children.  Remember: Try not schedule appointments back to back.

                                                                                                                                            
PLEASE NOTE: Teachers will adhere to these appointment schedules. Please be prompt.
 
If you are late to an appointment or miss your appointment, you either will have a shortened conference or will have to reschedule for another date and/or time. Teachers will only reschedule on the same day if they have unscheduled time on their appointment schedule.
 

Remember to click “Submit Times” and then to print your appointments.
 
(If you do not click “Submit Times,” your appointments will not be registered/saved.)

 
Sincerely,
Jeffrey D. Slivko, Principal
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Internet Acceptable Use Policy (DOE)


Student Consent Form for Covid Testing  (1) - Updated

Student Consent Form for Covid Testing (2) - Updated 
2020 School Requirements -​ 
Link for Immunizations
Please be reminded that all 6th grade students must have the Tdap vaccine by their 11th birthday and 7th grade students must have the Meningococcal Conjugate vaccine when they enter 7th grade (no age requirement.)

Blue Emergency Card Link

Coronavirus Parent Letters (Different Languages) infohub.nyced.org/in-our-schools/translations/letters/coronavirus


IMPORTANT FOR STUDENTS
Please Create a New Username and Password

NYC Student Account 
Go to Student Account Self Service     https://idm.nycenet.edu/students/start.form
Enter your 9-digit Student ID (OSIS) number. (You can find your Student ID number on a report card, your student ID card, or in your NYCSA account.)
Enter your birthday.
Click Continue.
If the information you enter matches your student record, your username will be displayed.
Your student ID is your username followed by @nycstudents.net. For example, if your username is JaneD, your student account ID is JaneD@nycstudents.net.
If you haven't already set up a password, you will be asked to set one up.
Pick a password that only you will know.
Re-enter your password.
Click Update Password

​Microsoft Software for Students and Families
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The DOE provides free Microsoft software to students and families. Much of this software has education-specific content that supports our students’ academic improvement. In addition, familiarity with these tools will help prepare students for college and careers. 

Students can go to https://portal.office.com(Open external link), sign in with their DOE credentials, and click on the Install Office button to install the software.
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If students need help logging in, they should go to the password reset tool(Open external link) for students where they’ll need to enter their OSIS number and Date of Birth (DOB) to reset their passwords.  


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iPad Update
Additional 100,000 LTE-enabled iPads for Remote and Blended Learning
As per the mayor’s press conference with Chancellor Carranza on October 6, the city is purchasing an additional 100,000 LTE-enabled iPads for the DOE to distribute to schools for remote and blended learning. Note that the estimated timeline for delivery of these devices is the next 8–10 weeks.
Families who still need a device should fill out the Remote Learning Device (RLD) Request Form, if they have not yet done so. 

For anyone who has a DOE-loaned ipad, we have some important updates for you. It is essential that you take the actions below to ensure your child’s ipad is ready for use for return to school. The first day of school is only a few weeks away, and all students will be working remotely for at least a few days a week. Your child will need their ipad to be ready for learning for the fall. Please note that when we have other updates, we will send messages to you and your iPad on Thursdays, and we will let your schools know about the updates.

1. To prepare, you MUST:
 Turn on the ipad - some iPads have not been turned on all summer. We need you to charge and power up the ipad.
 Turn Airplane Mode on and off to reset your internet connection
a. Go to Settings
b. Find the Airplane Mode button
c. Turn Airplane Mode on for ten seconds (button turns green)
d. Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the ipad reconnects to the internet
e. You will see the connected icon at the top of the screen
f. Go to schools.nyc.gov to make sure your ipad is connected to the internet - all DOE-loaned ipads have internet access.
 Return to the main screen and sign into Zscaler
in order to ensure your child is using the internet with all the safety the DOE requires and protect your child. You will need your child’s @nycstudents.net account. Once you get that please follow these directions:
a. On the main screen, click the Zscaler icon. After clicking the icon, you will be taken to the login page
. b. Enter your child’s @nycstudent account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in), then click the “sign in” button.
c. Click on the "allow" button and wait one minute for a connection to be established until you will see the Zscaler screen
d. Once the connection is secure, close the app
e. That is it. You can use the iPad normally now.
 Sign into the Learn at Home App
To get ready for the first day of school, make connecting to learning and support much easier for your child (and you, too!), and allow you to get notifications on the iPad:
a. Find the Learn at Home icon on the main screen on the iPad
b. Log in the same way you did for Zscaler, using the same @nycstudents.net account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in)
c. From the Learn at Home app your child can access TeachHub, Google Classroom and get help.
Good news!
Your child’s ipad is now a hotspot that allows you to connect other devices used for remote learning to the internet. It is easy
a. Go to Settings
b. Find Personal Hotspot and click to take you to the login screen
c. Select Allow Others to Join
d. Devices other students in your house are using for remote learning can be added to that connection
e. As a reminder, as with the ipad itself, the hotspot connection is to be used only to access remote learning activities. Any unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. 

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iPad Distribution

Families are encouraged to request a remote learning device (IPad)  if you need one. Please fill out the Remote Learning Device Request
at the link below. 

​  Fill Out the Form(Open external link)

The DOE is contracting with FedEx to deliver iPads directly to students. Your iPad will be shipped to the address you entered on the request form.
If you have already filled out the request form, you will receive a text message or email making sure you have completed the Student Device Loan Agreement. Please complete the agreement when you request a device as your device cannot be shipped unless you have signed the agreement.
Please make sure someone is at the address to accept the delivery, as FedEx will not leave packages unattended. Also, FedEx carriers will adhere to social distancing rules.

Learn at Home App for DOE-Issued iPads
A new app, called Learn at Home, is now available on all DOE-issued iPads. The Learn at Home app is helpful in supporting students’ remote-learning needs—giving parents, students, and staff the ability to stay connected and informed through quick access to student accounts, other learning apps and technical support.
The app provides students with links to all the tools they need to attend class, complete assignments, and track their progress. The Learn at Home app features include:
·     Student apps in one place;
·     Easy access to schedules and homework;
·     Easy-to-find links to DOE tech support;
·     Additional learning resources by grade level; and
·     A notification system for DOE news and information.
Note that the Learn at Home app is only available on DOE-issued iPads at this time. Please encourage your students to access the app on their DOE-issued iPads. Students who enabled app notifications on their devices can receive updates about DOE news and information.
For questions, email LearnAtHome@schools.nyc.gov.





Launch of Remote Learning Technical Support Ticket System for Families
The DOE is launching a family-facing Remote Learning Technical Support ticket system. Families (or someone on their behalf) can submit requests for technical support for a broad range of issues, including application support, lost, stolen, or broken devices, and delivery status, though the Technical Support for Families page. Note that when families select a topic and issue in the ticket submission form, the form will automatically list common resolutions to technical support problems; if the suggested resolutions do not resolve the family’s issue, they can continue to submit a tech support ticket by completing the form.

www.nycenet.edu/technicalsupportforfamily
 
 
Google Classroom Instructions (translations)
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English
2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pdf

Bangla

Bangla _2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pdf

Bangla_ 2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pptx.pdf

Chinese
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_jaYbURbLMlH0CwOVQDjzFNpFEZ2SNw3
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Korean
Korean_2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pdf


Spanish

Spanish_2020-Parents-Guide-to-Google-Classroom.pdf


 
Emergency Food Assistance
All New Yorkers can access the food they need by picking up grab-and-go meals at NYC Schools, by visiting a food pantry, or by signing up for food delivery assistance 
Go to nyc.gov/getfood to sign up or to find an emergency food location near you. 
 
Visiting a food pantry, picking up a grab-and-go meal, or receiving food delivery assistance will not impact your ability to apply for a green card. If you have questions about how accessing certain public benefits may affect immigration status, call the free, confidential ActionNYC hotline at 1-800-354-0365 for information and connections to legal help.
 
The GetFood Delivery Assistance Program is seeking nonprofit providers for meal preparation with a focus on culturally sensitive meals and ethnic foods, to staff and serve as distribution sites, and to facilitate home meal delivery. 
 Go to nyc.gov/nonprofits for more information

 



 
DACA Renewal Assistance
If the Supreme Court ends DACA, it would put approximately 29,000 healthcare practitioners nationwide—who are also DACA recipients—at risk of deportation, when hospital systems need them most. 
Need to renew your DACA in NYC? Call ActionNYC at 1-800-354-0365 for help renewing your application.


                                             
                           






 

                                                               

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