OUR SCHOOL'S COVID PLAN

We are starting the school year with a hybrid learning schedule. That means that your child will be in school some days and working from home some days. If , at any point in the school year, New York City  enters a health emergency, we will pivot  to 100% remote learning for all students. Check this page for updates. 

P.S. 100 Model 2:   In person students attend school one to two days per week in alternating weeks,  there are three in-person student groups:

• In this model, there are three in-person student groups [A(green), B(blue), and C(yellow)]and one fully remote student group [D(lavender)].

• This model has a three-week cycle that will repeat. For each group there will be one consistent day of the week the student will attend in-person, with Monday and Tuesday rotating among groups. Students will participate in remote learning for non-in person days.

• Students will receive in-person instruction 1-2 days per week for a total of 5 days every 3 weeks. Students will participate in remote learning for non-in person days. ​

• Students whose families choose fully remote learning will receive remote instruction every day.

• If you would prefer a 100% online learning schedule for your child this year, we are offering that as an option. Contact Irene Cuevas at 718-842-1461 to enroll. 

Model 2 Schedule

Group D Remote

We have put safety procedures in place to keep our students and staff healthy. 

• Masks: Masks must be worn inside PS 100 at all times by all adults and students.  If your child is unable to wear a mask for medical reasons, they must have an excuse signed by a doctor on file.
• Hand washing: Students and staff are expected to wash hands thoroughly before and after eating, after using the bathroom, if exposed to body fluids (like saliva or a sneeze), and at other times necessary throughout the day.  
• Drop-off and pickup procedures: Please maintain social distancing between families during drop-off and pickup. Parents are not allowed to enter the building with their child unless arrangements have been made in advance with the office. Please move through the drop-off and pickup line as quickly as possible to make room for families behind you. 
• Visiting our school: We are limiting visitors to the school during this time. Most parent-teacher conferences and other meetings can be held virtually. All visits must be pre-approved and scheduled with the office.
• Illness: Students and staff exhibiting signs of illness or having a fever of greater than 99.9°F must stay home. If you or someone you know has COVID-19 (or shows symptoms of COVID-19 such as coughing or fever), it is required that you stay home or at a designated care facility for a minimum of 14 days. Please contact us via phone or email as soon as possible.
• Directions for local COVID testing: Please visit the NYS Coronavirus Find a Test Site page to find a test site closest to you.

In addition to asking everyone to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distancing, our school has taken several steps to improve the safety of our staff and students. These steps have been recommended by local health authorities to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses. 

• Changes in class sizes: We've reduced the average class size to 12 for in-person instruction.
• Improvements in ventilation: In an effort to maximize air circulation, we are opening windows whenever possible.
• Increases in cleaning frequency: Our custodial team is committed to cleaning all classrooms twice daily, once before the school day and once in the afternoon. In addition, all classroom teachers have been provided with sanitizing wipes to wipe down surfaces and shared resources on an as-needed basis throughout the school day. 
• Hand sanitation: All bathrooms have been stocked with extra soap for frequent hand washing. In addition, we have provided teachers with hand sanitizer for the classroom and added hand sanitizer stations in common areas. 

To stay up to date with any changes to procedures or scheduling, please bookmark this page on your browser. We'll also be sending out emails to all families.

Sign up for updates through the Notify App using the school code: SRZ9VM.  Download the app using the Notify tab to the right.

• Children of essential workers: NYC is offering an option for 100% in-person instruction for children of essential workers. Contact Irene Cuevas at 718-842-1461 for information. 
• Families wishing to continue to learn remotely: If your child or a family member is at high-risk for complications due to COVID-19 may opt to continue 100% remote learning. Contact our parent coordinator Irene Cuevas at 718-842-1461 to enroll your child in our remote learning program. 
• Special needs students: Students with special needs will receive a separate email from Ms. McMillian with instructions. We are committed to fully complying with IEP and 504 accommodations for all students to the fullest extent possible during in-school, remote, and hybrid learning models.