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Announcements

• Supply List for SY 2021

  As students prepare for the new school year,  all students are expected to have a durable backpack that will hold:

  (1) ChromeBook (To eliminate the sharing of devices, students should bring the same Chromebook to school)

  (2) TI-89 Calculator (Math Class)

  (3) Notebooks (4-5 | Teachers will confirm whether or not a notebook is needed for their class as some teachers may select to rely more on. the use of technology)

  (4) Pencils

  (5) Pens

  (6) Lock (for the gym locker room and/or CTE classroom - students do not have their own lockers)

  Students will have time to gather materials after the first day of school. Any family experiencing hardship to obtain supplies can contact the school for support.

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• COVID Vaccines Available on Site | September 13 - 17

  All families, students and teachers of Bronx Design will have access to the COVID Vaccine during the week  of September 13th. 

  RRT Mobile will host a pop-up vaccination site in our campus library from 7:00 - 11:00 AM on Monday, September 13; Tuesday, September 14; Wednesday, September 15; and Friday, September 17. All students under 18 must have a consent form in order to be vaccinated.  

  Families are encouraged to record their student's vaccination status in the DOE's COVID-19 Vaccination Portal at: https://vaccine.schools.nyc. Submitting this information will support New York City' pandemic response and recovery efforts, and help ensure that DOE schools and buildings remain safe places for all students and staff.

  • Campus Vaccine Flyer_Smith Campus.docx
  • Vaccine Family Letter with Consent Form.pdf

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• Thursday, September 9th: New Family Orientation + Parent Town Hall w/Principal Pulphus

  New Family Orientation + Parent Town Hall
  Thursday, September 9 · 4:00 – 6:00pm
  Google Meet joining info
  Video call link: https://meet.google.com/oac-wkmm-voo
  Or dial: ‪(US) +1 575-342-8039‬ PIN: ‪919 369 447‬#

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• HIRING!

  Bronx Design & Construction Academy is seeking dynamic teachers - Earth Science (1) and Special Education (2), to join our faculty next school year. If you are a New York State certified teacher (or working towards your NYS certification), and you believe you belong here, please email your resume to jpulphus@bxdesign.org.

  Qualified applicants will be invited to take part in an initial interview via google meets (Stage 1), followed by a lesson demonstration on site (Stage 2). Before applying, please be sure to explore our website in order to have a clear understanding of our school. CTE is our foundation, and understanding our commitment to preparing our students for college AND career is essential. 

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• Open House - THIS Saturday, June 19th

  Come visit our school! 

  This Saturday, June 19th - 10 AM and 11:30 AM.

  We welcome incoming 9th grade families and current 9th grade families.

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• 12th Grade Parent Meeting on May 27th, 6:30 pm

  Hi Parents!

  Please join our 12th grade parent meeting on Thursday, May 27th at 6:30pm.

  Email Mr. Hicks at Fhicks@schools.nyc.gov if you have questions.

   

  Click Here To Join Meeting

  Or you can call in at:

  (‪US‬)‪+1 650-817-8037‬

   

  PIN: ‪684 522 594#‬

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• NYC School Survey

  New York City Department of Education
  Annual School Survey
  *Due: June 11, 2021*
  Every year, students, parents and teachers have an opportunity to provide feedback about their school. This information is later shared with the public, informing perspective students and staff to learn more about the school. Your participation in completing this survey is greatly appreciated.
  
  Three options to complete the survey:
   Complete the form that was mailed to you, and have your son/daughter return it to the school.
   Take a picture of the QR Code printed on the survey that was mailed to you using your cell phone, and answer the questions.
   Complete the survey online by visiting NYCSchoolSurvey.org and entering your unique code. ["f" followed by your child's OSIS number]
  
  Please submit your survey by Friday, June 11, 2021
  
  

  • NYC Survey Flyer.pdf

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• This Thursday, May 20th at 6:00 PM

  All 9th grade parents are encouraged to attend a very important 9th grade Parent Meeting. 

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• College and Career Decision Day

  On Monday, May 3rd at 6pm, join us in celebrating our seniors' college and career decisions!

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• In Person Instruction RETURNS!

  Students in blended learning will have the opportunity to return for in-person instruction beginning tomorrow. 

  Group A: Tuesday and Wednesday

  Group B: Thursday and Friday

  All students MUST have consent to take part in on site COVID testing. Students may pick up forms today and bring in their completed forms on the first day they return. Parents may also print out the form (English version and Spanish version) and have their son/daughter return it to school or provide consent through their NYC Schools Account. 

  Parents who wish to have their son/daughter's learning preference change from in-person to remote only may do so by visiting: https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference.

  Parents who wish to have their son/daughter's learning preference change from remote only to in-person should email their child's guidance counselor. The opt-in window for high school has not been announced, but we may be able to make changes that can go into effect following Spring Recess. 

  9th grade: Ms. Paez (mpaez@bxdesign.org)
  10th & 11th grade: Ms. Prindle (kprindle@bxdesign.org)
  12th grade: Mr. Hicks (fhicks@bxdesign.org)

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• Spring Parent Teacher Conferences: Thursday, March 18th (1:00 - 3:00 PM and 5:00 - 8:00 PM)

  Dear Parents,

  The time has come again for our Spring Term Parent Teacher Conferences.

  While teachers will prioritize contacting families of students who need additional support in meeting academic standards and performance, you may still request for specific teachers to contact you. Please complete this form if you would like for your son/daughter's teachers to contact you during the afternoon and/or evening conferences on Thursday, March 18th.

  Please complete the form by Wednesday, March 17th.

  If you have any questions, please contact our parent coordinator, Ms. Wallen (nwallen@bxdesign.org or 973-750-8627).

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