The latest news for what is happening at BWA and the Department of Education:
Update for Families March 2 2021 - corrected.pdfFebruary 22, 2021/22 de febrero
Good Afternoon Beautiful BWA People!
I hope you all had a wonderful break, are safe and healthy, and ready for the third marking period! This Thursday all students who have signed up for Blended Learning will return to in-person learning. School begins at 8:45am and all students will enter on the corner of Morris and College Avenue like the fall. All students will be dismissed starting at 1:45pm. Please remember that masks and social distancing are required! Temperatures will be checked at the door and uniforms are mandatory!
Starting next week, ALL blended students will be expected to come to school Monday through Thursday. Friday will continue to be an all remote day for students and staff. This is a change from the fall so please plan accordingly!
Looking forward to seeing some of you in person on Thursday. If you have any questions, reach out to your teachers, Ms. Rivas, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Birardi or I!
Ms. Hasson
November 18, 2020/18 de noviembre
Update for Families_November 18 2020.pdfNovember 14, 2020/14 de noviembre
Dear Parents/Guardians,
You are invited to our first virtual Parent Teacher Conference. This will be an opportunity for you to discuss your child's performance this marking period, as well as, meet your child's teachers face-to-face, if you haven't met them already. Conferences will be held on Wednesday, November 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 19th from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. We're using SignUp.com for you to select the 10 minute time slot that is most convenient for you. Please enter an email address so we can send you the google meet link for our meeting.
Follow these 2 easy steps to sign up (It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com):
1) Click the link below for the pod that your child is in. If you don't know what pod your class is in, the classes are listed for you. Please check with your child to see what class he/she is in.
2) Review the options listed and select the time you prefer.
Myers Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 601, 602)
Angelou Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 604, 605, 606)
Hughes Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 701, 702)
Soto Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 704, 705, 706)
Morrison Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 801, 802, 803)
Zinn Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 804, 805, 806)
603/703 Parent Sign Up (Classes 603, 703)
Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact your child's teacher and he/she can sign you up manually. We look forward to meeting with you next week.
Educationally,
Ms. Robinson
Asst. Principal
Queridos Padres/ Guardianes
Les invitamos a nuestra primera conferencia virtual de padres y maestros. Esta será la oportunidad para conocer a los maestros y hablar sobre el desempeño académico y en conducta de su alumno durante este periodo. Las conferencias se llevarán a cabo el miércoles, 18 de noviembre de 6:30pm a 8:30pm y el jueves 19 de noviembre de 12:30pm a 3:30pm. Estaremos usando el programa SignUp.com para que usted pueda seleccionar el intervalo de 10 minutos que sea más conveniente para usted. Por favor de proveer su correo electrónico para poder enviarles el enlace para su conferencia.
Por favor siga estos dos pasos (Es fácil, usted NO necesita crear una cuenta o registrarse con el programa SignUp.com)
Oprima el enlace que le pertenezca a su estudiante ( si usted no está seguro de la clase, por favor confirme con su estudiante )
Revise las opciones y seleccione el horario que sea conveniente para usted.
Myers Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 601, 602)
Angelou Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 604, 605, 606)
Hughes Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 701, 702)
Soto Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 704, 705, 706)
Morrison Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 801, 802, 803)
Zinn Pod Parent Sign Up (Classes 804, 805, 806)
603/703 Parent Sign Up (Classes 603, 703)
Aviso: SignUp.com no comparte su correo electrónico. Si usted prefiere no usar su correo electrónico por favor contacte al maestro/a de su estudiante y ellos los pueden registrar directamente. Esperamos verlos virtualmente la semana que viene.
Educacionalmente,
Ms. Robinson
Asst. Principal
November 1, 2020/1 de noviembre
Blended Learning Opt-In Period: November 2 – 15, 2020
Please note that fully remote families will soon have the option to opt-in to blended learning, meaning that students will learn in the school building for part of the week, and remotely at home the rest of the week. From Monday, November 2 through Sunday, November 15, families will have the option to fill out a form indicating their wish to change learning preferences. Students who change from remote to blended will begin in-person between the weeks of November 30 and December 7, and will be informed by their school their start date and schedule. Schools will make every effort to accommodate these requests based on programming and space capacity.
**Come back on November 2nd to complete the Learning Preference Form**
October 30, 2020/30 de octubre
October 4, 2020
Good Morning BWA Students!
Tomorrow, we continue our in person learning for those who have signed up to be part of Blended Learning. Cohort A will be in person tomorrow and Tuesday. Cohort A consists of students in classes that end in 01, 02, or 03. If you do not know what class you are in or if you should be coming to school please call the main office at 718-293-9048 or email one of the following people:
Ms. Robinson - Ms.robinson@bronxwritingacademy.net
Ms. Rivas - Ms.rivas@bronxwritingacademy.net
Ms. Paez - Ms.paez@bronxwritingacadem.net
All students in all classes will continue to follow their regular schedule. Attendance is mandatory everyday!
If you have picked up your chrome book, please do not forget to bring it in it’s bag with your charger everyday! You will be using this in all classes. Also please bring headphones with a microphone if you have them! Students will be entering the building at 8:30am on the corner of 167th and Morris Ave. by the BWA sign! We look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow! Don’t forget your mask !
September 30, 2020
Good Afternoon BWA Students!
Tomorrow, we kick off our in person learning for those who have signed up to be part of Blended Learning. Cohort B will be in person tomorrow and Friday. Cohort B consists of students in classes that end in 04, 05, or 06. If you do not know what class you are in or if you should be coming to school please call the main office at 718-293-9048 or email one of the following people:
Ms. Robinson - Ms.robinson@bronxwritingacademy.net
Ms. Rivas - Ms.rivas@bronxwritingacademy.net
Ms. Paez - Ms.paez@bronxwritingacadem.net
All students in all classes will continue to follow their regular schedule. Attendance is mandatory everyday!
If you have picked up your chrome book, please do not forget to bring it in it’s bag with your charger everyday! You will be using this in all classes. Also please bring headphones with a microphone if you have them! Students will be entering the building at 8:30am on the corner of 167th and Morris Ave. by the BWA sign! We look forward to seeing some of you tomorrow! Don’t forget your mask !
Ms. Hasson
September 25, 2020/ 25 de septiembre
September 18, 2020/ 18 de septiembre
Update for Families_September 18 2020 (1).pdfSeptember 14, 2020/ 114 de septiembre
Update for Families_September 14 2020.pdfSeptember 14, 2020/ 14 de septiembre
Good Morning Beautiful BWA People!
I hope you all had a wonderful summer and stayed healthy and safe! I got to spend time being a mom with my son Riley who was born on July 7th! I have missed you all and promise you that we are working hard to prepare for a very unique school year! Staff has been calling your families to update them on the start. But below are a couple of things I would like you to know!
School starts September 21st for all students! Cohort A students who are coming in person should plan to come to school on Monday.
School starts at 8:30am this year. Dismissal begins at 1:45pm.
By now, you or your parents should have chosen whether or not they want you to attend school online (remote) or attend school in person (blended) for some of the week.
In person schedule:
All classes that end in 01, 02, and 03 will come on Mondays and Tuesdays and every other Friday. You are in Cohort A.
All classes that end in 04, 05, 06 will come on Wednesdays and Thursdays and every other Friday. You are in Cohort B.
Students who are all remote will still be assigned to a class and will have a daily schedule just like the students who are coming into the building. Attendance is mandatory EVERYDAY!
All of your classes will be using Google Classroom for all instruction and assignments.
If you are coming to the building, you are REQUIRED to wear a mask everyday and at all times. You are also required to follow social distancing rules. Classes are much smaller (8-12 students).
If you are not feeling well, we are asking that you stay home and go to the doctor! This is not the time to come to school when you are sick.
Pod orientations will happen on Google Meet Wednesday of this week! We will be posting the links and time to our website and social media.
We will be handing out laptops Thursday and Friday this week to all students whose parents completed the forms. Please have your parents check their emails!
If you have any questions about what class you are in or what cohort you are a part of please email me, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Birardi, or Ms. Rivas. You can also call the school at 718-293-9048. We are all here to help. Be sure to check social media for updates!
Sorry for the long email! Can't wait to see you all soon!
Much Love,
Ms. Hasson
September 14, 2020/ 14 de septiembre
Good Day,
If your child is registered at The Bronx Writing Academy and attending in person learning, their class number will indicate what day they should report to school. Students will be in school from 8:30am-2:00pm. When students are in the building they are required to wear a mask at all times. Student arrival and dismissal will occur at The Bronx Writing Academy entrance and exit on the corner of 167th and Morris Avenue.
School Hours:
8:30am - 2:00pm
Cohort A (Class numbers 01, 02, 03):
Myers Pod, Hughes Pod, Morrison Pod
Mondays, Tuesdays and Alternating Fridays
Cohort B (Class numbers 04, 05, 06)
Angelou Pod, Soto Pod, Zinn Pod
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Alternating Fridays
Cohort R (All remote students):
These students will be part of one of the classes ending in 01,02,03,04,05,06 but will be learning remotely at home. All students will have a daily schedule that will require them to log online everyday.
If you need further information, please either call the school at (718) 293-9048, check our website bronxwritingacademy.net or email support@bronxwritingacademy.net
Regards,
Lauren Hasson
Principal
September 1, 2020/ 1 de septiembre
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio states that the school year will begin with online orientations for all students from September 16-18th. School buildings will then open on September 21, 2020 for blended learning.
August 24, 2020/ 24 de agosto de 2020
August 18, 2020/18 de agosto de 2020
Click here for additional information: Return to School 2020-2021
August 13, 2020/ 13 de agosto de 2020
Complete the 2020-2021 Learning Preference Form/Preferencia de aprendizaje
August 10, 2020 / 10 de agosto de 2020
townhall.pdftownhall-2.pdf
Wed, May 20th 2020. (UPDATE)
For elementary and middle school students who are required or recommended to attend summer school, the program will start one week earlier and will run from Monday, July 6 – Tuesday, August 11. Professional learning for teachers and staff will be offered on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2
Mon, May 18th, 2020.
Dear Families,
Following up on our letter to you last week about the new health condition appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere, linked below is a Fact Sheet from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) that provides additional information.
Per NYC Health, this condition has been renamed Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)—formerly Pediatric Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (PMIS). The condition is rare and it is potentially life-threatening, so it is important that you know its signs and symptoms.
NYC Health’s Fact Sheet conveys new information about the syndrome, its symptoms, when to seek medical help, treatments, and preventative steps. Because MIS-C is associated with COVID-19, acting to keep your child from being exposed to COVID-19 continues to be essential.
As a reminder, families should help their children understand the importance of the following measures and ensure their children follow them:
· As per NYS Executive Order 202.17, all people over the age of two who can medically tolerate a face covering must wear one when they are outside their home if they cannot maintain physical distance from others. Free face coverings are available at DOE Meal Hubs in all five boroughs—you can find one close to you on the DOE website.
· Physical distancing and good hygiene remain critical, even while wearing a face covering.
· When outside the home, adults and children must maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and others whenever possible.
· Parents should remind children of the importance of good hand hygiene and should help ensure that children frequently wash their hands.
The health and safety of our communities remains our top priority, and we will continue to take all appropriate measures to help keep our students, families, and staff members safe. Please visit nyc.gov/health at any time for the latest information on MIS-C, and do not hesitate to contact 311 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education
List of Free internet Providers (List will be updated as we get more info)
As you prepare to move to a distance learning environment, we realize that not all of you have Internet services where you live. I am writing you to let you know about a few companies which are offering to K-12 and college students that do not currently have Internet where they live, free internet service. If that is your situation, Please reach out to one of these Internet Service Providers who are Offering a Free Period to Students, some will waive all installation fees and you may cancel at any time without penalty - including at the 60th day.
1. Charter will offer its Spectrum Internet services free for 60 days.
Contact Charter at 1-844-488-8395 to inquire about this service.
2. Comcast will be offering Families 60 days of free internet service Along with with a Free self-install kit and WIFI Router.
Contact Comcast at 855-846-8376 English | 855-765-6995 Spanish
3. AT&T is offering 60 days of free service
Contact AT&T at 866-861-6075
May 11, 2020
Dear Families,
Health and safety is our top priority, and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) and the Department of Education (DOE) continue to work together to keep the city’s students, families, and staff members safe, healthy, and informed as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic evolves.
The NYC Department of Health is currently investigating cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome, or PMIS, a new health condition appearing in children in New York City and elsewhere. The NYC Health Department is also investigating the possible association between PMIS and COVID-19 in children. Some doctors think the condition is related to having COVID-19, but the connection is still not clear. PMIS is a rare condition that is not contagious. However, because it is life-threatening, it is important to know the signs. Most children have a persistent, high fever lasting several days, along with other symptoms, including:
Irritability or sluggishness
Abdominal pain without another explanation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Rash
Conjunctivitis, or red or pink eyes
Enlarged lymph node (“gland”) on one side of the neck
Red, cracked lips or red tongue that looks like a strawberry
Swollen hands and feet, which might also be red
You should call your doctor if your child becomes ill and has had continued fever. Your doctor will ask about your child’s symptoms and use that information to recommend next steps. If your child is severely ill, you should go to the nearest emergency room or call 911 immediately. Although it is not yet known whether it is associated with COVID-19, it is important parents and children take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.