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Announcements

• Upcoming Parent Meetings: THIS Wednesday, October 21st

  Dear Parents,

  We've observed the attendance data, and our "Remote Only" Learning Preference requests have increased significantly since September. As such, I would like to introduce a new model that I think would benefit our hybrid students. During the meetings on Wednesday, October 21st at 5:00 PM and at 6:00 PM, I will present Blended Learning Model 1B, along with an exception that will help support student achievement by offering targeted academic support.

  Please join either the SLT meeting at 5:00 PM or the Parent Association Meeting at 6:00 PM if you are available to attend. Links to join the meeting can be found on the calendar.

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• No School: Monday, October 13th

  Just a reminder: The school will be closed next Monday. There will not be any online instruction taking place. Students should use the time to catch up on any missing assignments. School will resume on Tuesday, October 13 (B-DAY).

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• PLEASE READ: 9/29 Message from Chancellor Carranza

  Bronx Design Parents,

  Please read an important message from the DOE Chancellor regarding School-based COVID Testing.

  Consent forms will be distributed to students beginning on Thursday, October 1st. 

  • Student COVID-19 Testing Consent Form - September 27 2020.pdf

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• First Day of School

  Dear Bronx Design Students,

   

  Welcome to the first instructional day of the new school year!

  Please be sure to check your email throughout the day. If you need a schedule because you are unable to find the one that was sent to you on 9/18 or you believe you did not receive one, please complete the Request a Schedule google form. Be sure to use the Bell Schedule to ensure you log into your remote classes on time. Synchronous portion of the class will take place during the first 15 minutes of class. 

   

  Any questions pertaining to your schedule should be sent to the guidance counselors:

  9th Grade: Ms. Paez (mpaez@bxdesign.org)

  10th & 11th Grade: Ms. Prindle (kprindle@bxdesign.org)

  12th Grade: Mr. Hicks (fhicks@bxdesign.org)

   

  Also, your teachers will continue to invite you to google classrooms. Please be sure to accept the invitation. A list of google classroom codes will be available at the end of the week, and posted on the 2020-2021 page.

   

  Lastly, all students were invited into an Attendance Google Classroom ["SY 20 Daily Attendance: Remote" OR "SY 20 Daily Attendance: Hybrid"]. Please be sure to mark your attendance daily. Your attendance will be verified by your teachers, who will confirm whether or not you attended the synchronous portion of their classes. Try your best to start the school year STRONG! 

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• Orientation Day 1: Wednesday, September 16th

  Today, is our first day of orientation! In order for students to access the orientation and join the google meetings, students MUST login using their @bxdesign.org email accounts. 

  9th & 10th grade will meet at 9:00 AM

  11th & 12th grade will meet at 11:00 AM

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• School Calendar for In-Person Instruction (Groups A, B, and C)

  By now, all students should know which student group they belong to. If you do not, please contact our Parent Coordinator, Ms. Wallen (nwallen@bxdesign.org).

  Hybrid Learning: Groups A, B, and C

  Remote Only: Group D (No in-person days)

   

  Students should ONLY come to school on their assigned day. This will help us maintain social distancing expectations. 

  Note: September 10th and 11th have been designated to serve as student orientation days, which will be conducted in-person and remotely. More information is forthcoming.

  • Calendar_ In-Person Dates - ABC Day.pdf

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• SY 2020 Bell Schedule is NOW available

  Students,

  Get ready to set your alarm clocks! Your first class for the SY 2020 will begin at 8:30 AM, and that is for all students: hybrid students and remote only students.

  Student Bell Schedule

  What's new? The school day has been reduced to 5.5 hours for students. Students will  begin later (8:30 AM), and finish school earlier (2:00 PM).

   

   

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• The DOE will Host Family and Student Info Sessions: August 12th & August 27th

  Family and Student Information Sessions  

  Please join us for our upcoming Family and Student Information Sessions where our Department of Education leadership will share the latest updates as we plan for the return to schools in Fall 2020.   

  This Wednesday, families will be able to hear re-opening updates directly from the Chancellor who will be joined by Principals and Superintendents from across the City.  The event will feature a Q&A where DOE officials will answer questions from families about the re-opening plans rolling out in their districts. 

  Below are the links to register: 

  ·         Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 6:30-8pm 

  ·         Thursday, August 27, 2020 from 6:30-8pm

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• 100% Remote OR Blended Learning (In-Person + Remote Learning)

  Dear Bronx Design Parents,

  This fall, we will offer a combination of in-person and remote learning. You can choose from two options:

  1. 100% Remote Learning: Opt in to have your child learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). To choose this option for your child, fill out and submit this form. If you are having difficulties completing this form online, call 311.

  OR

  2. Combination of In-Person and Remote Learning: Your child can follow their school’s schedule, a mix of in-person days at school and remote learning days from home. Your school will be in touch about its schedule and programming plans in the coming weeks. Please visit the Return to School 2020 pages on the website for more information.

  You must complete the form to indicate your preference: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference

  Students will automatically be enrolled in Option 2 (Blended Learning) if you do not opt-out by completing the form.

  Visit Return to School 2020 to learn more information.

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• Class of 2024 Orientation

  New Families!

  Please join the Bronx Design Virtual Freshman Orientation!

   

  Monday, July 27th

  Lunes 27 de julio

  4:00 PM

  Google Meets:

  Meeting ID

  meet.google.com/uzb-hkbc-hgw

   

  Phone Numbers

  (‪US‬)‪+1 636-486-0636‬

   

  PIN: ‪357 874 961#‬

  -OR-

   

  Thursday, August 6th

  Jueves 6 de agosto

  1:00 PM

  Google Meets:

  Meeting ID

  meet.google.com/chg-kfmx-crt

   

  Phone Numbers

  (‪US‬)‪+1 507-479-1653‬

   

  PIN: ‪991 219 713#‬

   

  You will only need to attend one session. Please be sure to visit our website for updates throughout the summer. You can also sign up for website alerts to be sent to your phone using the eChalk Notify App.

   

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