2021-2022 Welcome Letter from the Chancellor
Welcome to the 2021–2022 school year—our long-awaited homecoming!
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Upcoming Events
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Election Day, fully remote, asynchronous instructional day
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Veterans Day, schools closed
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Evening parent-teacher conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs.
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Afternoon Conferences for middle schools and District 75 school programs; students dismissed three hours early.
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Thanksgiving Recess, schools closed
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News & Announcements
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Parent Teacher Conferences
October 20, 2021
Dear MS 172 Families,
In order to provide greater flexibility in scheduling Parent Teacher Conferences with your child’s teachers, Middle School 172 will now utilize an easy to use Canyon Creek Online Scheduler available via the internet.
Starting on Thursday, October 28th and running until midnight on Wednesday, November 10th, all parents will have the opportunity to access teachers’ conference calendars and schedule convenient conference times by following the directions below.
Parent Teacher Conferences for the fall term are officially scheduled for Wednesday, November 17th from 5:00pm-8:00pm and Thursday, November 18th from 12:30pm-2:30pm. These conferences will be 5 minutes in length. The conferences will be held virtually via Google Meet or Zoom and appointments will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please open the file below for more information.
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ATTENTION MS 172 8TH GRADE PARENTS - Virtual Workshop on The High School Application Process
Please join us for an Important Virtual Workshop on
THE HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
Monday, November 1, 2021 at 10 AM or 6:30 PM
Learn about the SHSAT
Learn how to begin the process of choosing schools
Learn about how to research the high schools
PLAN TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT MEETING
The link will be sent via email and in the 8th grade google classroom prior to the workshop
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High School Information
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
Please check your mail at home. High School Welcome Letters were sent home. This letter explains how to set up your MySchools account. This account is very important! MySchools is where you will apply to High School and register for the SHSAT (if you choice to take it). If you have any questions please ask either Ms. Grevstad or Ms. Lavalle, Room 134.MS172Q -
Covid Consent for Testing Needed
Dear Parents/ Guardian:
We are encouraging all families to complete the COVID-19 testing consent form using link below:
You can also fill out the consent for testing through your NYCSA
Families can also submit consent for testing through their NYC Schools Account (NYCSA)
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
With Regards,
Sent on behalf of Dr. Paul DeSimone, IA Principal
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NYCSA has a New Forms Module Feature
NYCSA has a New Forms Module Feature
This will allow parents to complete a digital version of the Children of Active Duty Military Personnel form and the media consent form using Docusign to verify their signature. The digital COVID-19 consent form is also available in the new forms module. Schools can still collect a paper version of the forms from families who do not want or are unable to complete the forms electronically. The paper version of the Children of Active Duty Military Personnel form and additional guidance can be found on the DOE Wiki Pupil Accounting Forms page. The paper version of the media consent form is available on Infohub in all DOE languages.
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October and November 2021 Calendar
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NYC DOE Family Update September 10, 2021
September 10, 2021
We can’t wait to welcome New York City students back to the classroom on the first day of school:
Monday, September 13. Please see below for important information about the upcoming 2021-22
school year–and visit our Back to School Checklist for Families (schools.nyc.gov/checklist) for
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504 Forms
Required forms for the 2021-22 school year has been posted via the DOE website (translated in multiple languages) In order for your child to have a 504-accommodation plan in place for the first day of school in September, all forms must be completed prior to June 25
www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/504-accommodations
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PTA Vaccine Drive
PTA Vaccine Drive The MS 172 PTA will receive a $100 incentive for every person who gets vaccinated at a city-run site because of your referral. All funds from this initiative will be used for school programs such as our after-school clubs, sports teams, academic intervention services, school dances, and much more. Please view the flyer attached.
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DOE Homecoming 2021: Health & Safety Guide
We are excited to welcome your student back to school buildings on Monday, September 13, 2021! We know nothing is better for student learning than being face-to-face in a classroom with a dedicated and caring educator—and our teachers, principals, and school staff cannot wait to welcome you back to an exciting year of learning, connecting, and creating community.
As we prepare for your child’s return, we would like to share information about the gold standard health and safety precautions that will be in place at New York City’s schools to support a safe and healthy in-person learning experience for all. Many of these measures were the ones that made our buildings among the safest places to be during the pandemic, and that helped us to end last school year with a 0.03% COVID-19 positivity rate. This guide also includes tips for families as you prepare your child for returning to school this fall.
We’re committed to continuing and enhancing our health and safety measures to ensure that we are doing all we can to create conditions in our buildings and classrooms that keep our students safe. Our efforts, including our vaccination mandate for all staff, are important measures that we are taking to keep our track record of low positivity rates and transmission in our schools.
We look forward to kicking off this “Year of Homecoming” and partnering with you throughout the year to make sure your child has the best learning experience – one where they feel welcomed, affirmed, and excited about learning and all the possibilities before them.
In partnership,
Meisha Porter
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education
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Grade Information
Reach Out
Address
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Phone
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Fax
718-831-4008
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