9/17/2021 12:37 PM
Dear P.S. 008 Isaac Varian at 3010 BRIGGS AVENUE Community:
I hope you are staying healthy and safe. Today I am writing to inform you of a potential case of COVID-19 in our school community, and to let you know what will happen now.
Next steps
We are working in partnership with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) to confirm test results. At this time there are no plans for classroom or school closure, and students should continue to attend as regularly scheduled unless they are feeling ill. If a positive test result is confirmed, you will receive another update.
What if the case is confirmed?
In partnership with NYC Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and the NYC Test + Trace Corps, we will take all appropriate action, including:
● Ensuring that any individual who tests positive for COVID-19 quarantines until they are no longer infectious, and it is safe for them to return to the school building.
● Work to trace close contacts in our school.
● Instruct close contacts to quarantine for 10 days since their last contact with the individual who tested positive (unless they are fully vaccinated).
Please be assured that we are taking every precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including ensuring that anyone who feels sick in the school building isolates. Our school has an isolation room where a student with symptoms associated with COVID-19 can be safely isolated and evaluated by a healthcare professional until they are picked up by a guardian.
It’s up to all of us to help keep our school community safe and healthy. Please continue to stay home if sick, stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household, wear a face covering, and practice healthy hand hygiene.
All New Yorkers age 12 or older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If someone is fully vaccinated they do not have to miss school, sports or work if there is a case in their classroom. People who are between 12 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/. There is no cost to be vaccinated.
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts, and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311. Finally, to ensure we can rapidly reach you via text and email, please set up a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.
Sincerely,
CLAUDIA TAHIRAJ-SADRIJA
Week of September 13–17, 2021
We were thrilled to welcome students back to the classroom—and in-person learning—this week! It was a joyous homecoming as students, teachers, school staff, and families reconnected in schools throughout the city. We are proud to once again be serving our students in safe, healthy, supportive classrooms where they can grow socially, emotionally, and academically. Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information on the historic 2021-22 school year: schools.nyc.gov/homecoming.
Click to read more in the PDF below:
Positions:
Platform: ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83556816782?pwd=eXgvNEdyS2JVQTRqMnJRY3Q5MmIvUT09
Meeting ID: 835 5681 6782
Passcode: 946717
Dear PS 8 Families,
We are excited to welcome all students back to full-time, in-person instruction! The first day of school for all students is Monday, September 13, 2021. As we prepare for homecoming, we will continue to prioritize health and safety and will share any new guidance and information about our re-opening plans on our school’s website www.ps8lions.com.
IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION, POLICIES & PROCEDURES
DAILY MORNING ROUTINE
All students re-entering PS 8 in September will need to comply with physical distancing guidelines and must maintain a distance of 3 feet, where possible while wearing a face covering when on school property. These new guidelines, which are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will significantly change how students move throughout the building during the day. Our school entry procedures will align with health and safety measures as outlined below:
DAILY HEALTH SCREENINGS FOR STUDENTS
Daily health screenings, including temperature checks, must be completed at home by families. These daily health checks are aimed to keep school communities healthy and safe. The online screening tool may be accessed here: https://healthscreening.schools.nyc
Upon entering the school facility, families/students will be asked to provide the results of their screening either by showing the email on their smartphone or a printout of the results. Families should support students as needed with this online screening questionnaire and should ensure students have proper documentation for morning entry.
MORNING ROUTINES/ARRIVAL
THE SCHOOL DAY BEGINS AT 8:00AM.
EARLY DROP-OFF WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE.
(Note: Pre-K and Kindergarten Families, please adhere to the staggered schedule shared with you regarding the first week of school routines.)
ARRIVAL TIMES/EXITS
DISMISSAL TIMES/EXITS: Grades Pre-K to 2@ 2:10 p.m.
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Pre-K |
Students will be dismissed from Exit 4 at 2:10 PM |
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Kindergarten |
Students will be dismissed from the mini-school at 2:10 PM |
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First Grade |
Students will be dismissed from the cafeteria at 2:10 PM |
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Second Grade |
Students will be dismissed from Exits 5/6 onto the school yard at 2:10 PM. |
DISMISSAL TIMES/EXITS: Grades 3-5 @ 2:20 p.m.
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Third Grade |
Students will be dismissed from Exits 2/3 onto Briggs Avenue (nearest Mosholu Parkway) |
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Fourth Grade |
Students will be dismissed onto school alley nearest Briggs Avenue |
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Fifth Grade |
Students will be dismissed from Exit 7 onto Bainbridge Avenue |
LUNCH ROUTINES
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PreK & Kindergarten |
10:17 AM – 11:07 AM |
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Grades 1 & 2 |
11:07 AM – 11:57 AM |
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Grades 3 & 4 |
11:57 AM – 12:47 PM |
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Grade 5 |
12:47 PM – 1:37 PM
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SUPPLY LISTS: Grade specific supply lists have been posted on our website, www.ps8lions.com.
BEACON AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM: BEACON 8 will be returning to PS 8 and will offer afterschool activities for your child. Registration information is posted on our website, www.ps8lions.com
MONTEFIORE SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CLINIC: Montefiore Health Center information flyers and electronic clinic enrollment forms are available at www.ps8lions.com. Once completed you may email the forms to PS08@Montefiore.org or drop them off in person.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend. We look forward to seeing you!
Respectfully,
Claudia Tahiraj-Sadrija
Family Letter from Meisha Porter New York City Schools Chancellor
Family Letter September 13 2021.pdf
NYC DOE Family Update :What's Happening in NYC Public Schools
NYC DOE Family Update September 10 2021.pdf
NYCDOE Health and Safety Guide for 2021-2022 School Year:
doe-homecoming-health-and-safety-guide.pdf
2021-2022 School Calendar :
parent-facing-calendar-2021-22-ac.pdf
Parent Consent Form for Student Testing:
New E- Parent Enrollment Packets for the new school year.
Click below to easily fill them out in the language of your choice.
Dear P.S. 8 Families,
We are happy to announce a virtual and in-person open house tour of P.S. 8. This tour will help you learn more about the return to in-person learning in September 2021. If you are interested in taking advantage of the in-person open house at P.S. 8, please fill in this Google Form-In-Person Open House Form
Those dates are Wednesday June 16th and Thursday June 24th. The timeframe is from 3:00- 3:30.
Please note anyone entering the building will have to complete the nYCDOE daily health screening and adhere to 6ft social distancing during the visit. NYCDOE Health Screener
Here is the virtual tour narrated by Ms. Sofia- P.S. 008 Virtual Tour
Join us and enjoy a day of music, health activities and raffles! Backpacks and school supplies will also be distributed while supplies last.
September 23rd. 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM.
Williamsbridge Oval Park Holt Place and, Reservoir Oval E. Bronx, NY 10467
Citywide Council on English Language Learners
Annual, Calendar and Business Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:15 p.m.
**In Person**
Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 2nd fl. Conf. Rm
New York, N.Y 10007
All DOE employees, students, families, and visitors seeking to enter DOE buildings must complete a health screening before entering DOE facilities.
Additional Safety Guidelines – Social Distancing and Wearing of Masks
Link to health screening https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/?type=G
*Please register in advance (by noon September 14) at ccell@schools.nyc.gov, or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccell-annual-calendar-and-business-meeting-tickets-167114797859 if you plan to attend in person. Space is very limited.
Otherwise you can join via Zoom please register in advance for this meeting:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-urpz0jG9auO3UomsfocGjHFms3RAa-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
September's Pillar of the month is Being a Good Friend (Caring for Others).
Visit the Library page to learn more about this month
and try some fun activities associated with the pillar.
