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  Resources for Speaking With Children About Race

  It is our sincere hope that the entire TEAM 74 family will embrace the many teachable moments and opportunities for learning that can hopefully bring about positive changes. In that spirit, we wanted to highlight some resources that may be helpful for families looking to continue this conversation with your children at home:

  • Talking About Race (National Museum of African-American History and Culture) 
  • Talking to Kids About Race (National Geographic)
  • Talking to Children After Racial Incidents (University of Pennsylvania)
  • How to Talk About Race, Privilege amid George Floyd Protests (Good Morning America)

  You can also read Chancellor Carranza's message to families and access additional resources here: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/vision-and-mission/together-for-justice. If you or your child would like further support, please reach out to your grade assistant principal or guidance counselor for a follow-up conversation.

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• MS74 Virtual Club Fair

  This is a reminder that our Club Fair will take place next Tuesday 10/13 at 4PM- virtually. Advisors for all clubs will tell you a little bit about what happens in each club and you will receive general information from Ms. O’Hara and me. This is optional for students but anyone who may be interested in a club should definitely attend! 

  Zoom Link

  I hope to see you there!

  Mr. Serrapica

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• In-Person Learning Begins On October 1

  Dear Colleagues,  

  I hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. I am writing to you today with an important update on the start of school.  

  For months we have, together, been preparing to reopen our school buildings. Our city’s infection rate has positioned us as the only major city in the country able to welcome our children back to our schools for in-person learning.  

  As we began our preparations, we made a pledge that we would put health and safety first. And we made plans to make rich, high-quality learning experiences available to all students, regardless of where they are learning from. That is what we have done – and we must continue to live up to our promises as we prepare to open our buildings to students and families.  

  Toward those ends, we have worked with our labor partners on a new staggered start for in-person learning at the beginning of this school year. Children who are enrolled in fully remote programs will still begin full-day instruction on Monday, September 21. However, children in blended learning will be learning remotely until their in-person start date as outlined here:  

  Blended Learning Students Enrolled In:	In-Person Learning Begins On:
  Grades 3K and Pre-K  (in any school type/grade configuration)	Monday 9/21
  District 75  (all grades)	Monday 9/21
  By School Type:
  Students enrolled in  ·      Elementary Schools (K-5 and K-8) (includes students in grades 6-8 in K-8 schools)	Tuesday 9/29
  Students enrolled in:  ·      Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)  ·      High Schools (Grades 9-12)  ·      Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12)  ·      Transfer Schools, Adult Education, Evening Schools, Alternate Learning Centers	Thursday 10/1
  Schools with Other Grade Configurations:
  Students enrolled in K-2 and K-3 Schools	Tuesday 9/29
  Students enrolled in K-12 Schools	Tuesday 9/29

  We know that our schools and families are eager to reconnect in person – I know I am excited for that as well, and have heard that from so many families. We believe this extra time will help make sure that all schools and all educators are best positioned to deliver a strong, safe, and supportive environment for teaching and learning to take place. 

  I always say that New York City has the best teachers and staff in the world, and nothing will ever change that – no matter when, where, and how we are teaching and serving our students and their families.  

  Thank you for everything you do for the children and families of this city.  

  Sincerely,

  Chancellor Richard Carranza

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• Intro to HS Admissions Process Presentation

  The presentation given by our Guidance Counselors regarding the high school admissions process for 6th and 7th graders can be accessed on our Parent Resources page here: Link to Presentation

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• Boxtops for Education

  Clip Box Tops and Earn Cash for MS 74! See the attached flyer to see how you can help the PTA raise funds simply by buying certain items in the store!

  • boxtops-for-ms-74 1 1.pdf

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• Follow our Studio Art Classes on Instragram!

  See the amazing artwork of our studio art students by following them on Instagram: Code A Major Art on Instragram.

   

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• PUPILPATH Registration

  Be sure that your PupilPath login information is up to date. If you have any issues logging in or do not have a user name and password yet, please contact our parent coordinator, Ms. Christine Spagnolo.

  PupilPath allows parents and students to the most current grade and attendance information and allows for communication with teachers and staff. 

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• Stop and Shop A+ Rewards

  Register your Stop and Shop Card Using ID # 40564 to help support our PTA!

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