Administration

  • Mrs. Nancy Murillo is the P.S. 38 school Principal, here she is smiling

    Mrs. Nancy Murillo

    P.S. 38 Principal

  • Mrs. Emma Dukhovny is the P.S. 38 school Assistant Principal, here she is smiling

    Mrs. Emma Dukhovny
    P.S.38 Assistant Principal

Principal Murillo Notes

Friday January 15, 2021

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Happy New Year! As we begin 2021 I want to once again, share the NYC DOE and our PS 38 Attendance Policy.

The DOE 2020-2021 Attendance Policy can be found on the Info Hub at: https://infohub.nyced.org/school-year-2020-21/return-to-school-2020/attendance-and-chronic-absenteeism/attendance-policy-for-school-year-2020-21

As per New York State and NYC DOE requirements, it is our responsibility as educators to collect daily attendance for all students both remote and in-person. Chancellor’s Regulations mandates students’ daily attendance and engagement both in person and remotely and enforces attainment of at least 90% attendance regardless of your learning preference.

At this time we are closely monitoring all students who fall below the 90% and these families will receive an attendance letter in their child’s Google Classroom. We are also closely monitoring students who are chronically absent and fail to attend Virtual Meets.

Children do get sick and that is understood, however not all absences are due to illness. Any substantiating medical documentation should be shared with the school for children absent 2 or more days from school. This does not eliminate the absence, but merely documents that they were ill.

Let’s define what “In Attendance or Present” means:

In Person Students: In order to be marked “In Attendance/Present” a student must be physically present in the school building and in their classroom for instruction during the scheduled school day.

Remote and Blended Remote Students: In order to be marked “In Attendance/Present,” students who are remote and blended remote must be logged on for Synchronous/Live Google Meets instruction with their teacher during all sessions.

***All students are also responsible for completing asynchronous independent assignments to be submitted when due.

****Remote Students and Blended Remote students will be marked “Absent” if: They are not logged on for their scheduled Google Meet sessions.

Please note: Students should attend all synchronous Google Meets sessions on their schedule for the day. Each session is another subject area and a live teacher will be teaching them new lessons and strategies which they will use to complete their Homework and independent assignments. Treat this as a regular school day. In order to receive a grade in each subject, they must be present.

Remember in order to learn students must be present with their teachers and complete their work… Attendance Counts!

Synchronous Instruction are live virtual meets between the teacher and students each day at scheduled times, communicated in advance to parents and students. A remote student is present for synchronous instruction when logged on for their scheduled Google Meets. Students should be on time, come prepared with their materials, be dressed appropriately and have a learning corner set up in which they will work. Asynchronous Instruction is when students work independently at their own pace without their teacher on assigned tasks connected to the lessons which were already taught. Teachers are not interacting at this time. Asynchronous independent assignments are connected to what children have learned with the teacher and provide them an opportunity to show what they have learned and can do on their own. All students should try their best and complete all assignments.

PS 38 Attendance Team Protocols:

We have a wonderful attendance team and family outreach team who works with Administration to track and monitor all students’ engagement whether learning remotely or in person. I work collaboratively with your children’s teachers, our Parent Coordinator Mrs. Chow, and these teams to ensure all students are in fact engaging in virtual meets and coming to school whether remote or in person and we use the DOE Insight tool which tracks all student’s engagement.

When we notice a child is not engaged our teams will make and document multiple attempts to reach out to the family in support. We work closely with our School Support team and District Attendance monitor to reach out to families of students who are frequently or chronically absent.

In cases when all outreach has been exhausted, the Agency for Child Services can be contacted and an EDUCATIONAL NEGLECT complaint will be made.

All attendance is submitted to the DOE before 4:00 P.m. each day. Attendance is very important, it teaches children from the onset to be responsible and value education. Children who are excessively absent lose interest in school and do not perform to their full potential.

Please continue to partner with us in this initiative.

ATTENDANCE IS THE KEY TO A DOOR OF OPPORTUNITIES AND SUCCESS.

Thank you for continuing to be partners in your child’s learning!

“Partners with Families…Partners In Learning”

Believing In Children...

Inspiring Young Minds,

Nancy Murillo

Principal

 January Attendance Policy Letter 2021 1.docx 

 DOE RTS - Health Investigation Complete - Cleared.docx 

 12-22-20.docx 

 November 23 2020.doc 

 10-28-20.docx 

 Town Hall letter to families.docx 

 welcome letter to families.doc 

town hall flier aug 6 2020.doc 

 PS 38 Re-Opening Fall 2020-2021- Town Hall 8/6/2020 

How to stay safe!


Safety Video from Nurse Linda and Staff!

In School- Covid Updates

1/4/2021 12:59 PM

Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19 but NO exposure to School Community

Dear P.S. 038 George Cromwell at 421 LINCOLN AVENUE Community:

Today we are writing to inform you that on 1/4/2021, a member of our school community tested positive for COVID-19. Upon investigation, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test & Trace Corps (T2) have concluded that there has been NO EXPOSURE to the school community because the person was NOT at school while infectious.

Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of DOHMH, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and T2.

How do we stay healthy?

Please remember to follow these “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:

1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).

2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.

3. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19

4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; clean frequently touched surfaces regularly; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

How can I stay updated?

We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with these resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319). For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311. Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.

Sincerely,

Nancy Acosta Murillo

 1-4-21 DOE - Confirmed Case - No Exposure 1-4-21.doc 

 1-4-21 Potential Case.doc 

Notes from Chancellor Carranza

December 22, 2020
Dear Families,


Before we part for Winter Recess, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for all you have done to keep the
learning going during this unforgettable year.

Our families and educators are the hearts and souls of our school communities, and everything we have gotten
right this year, we owe to you. To the sacrifices you have made to ensure your children thrive in an era of blended
and remote learning. To your trust in our public schools. To your personal feedback to me—whether positive or
negative, it has helped me and everyone at the DOE better serve you and your children.
Although the holidays will look very different this year, there is still much to celebrate. I hope you take time to
rejoice, relax, connect with loved ones near and far—and reflect on the acts of kindness and compassion that have
lifted your lives these past 12 months.

As we look ahead to the rest of the school year, we are unwavering in our focus to deliver the highest-quality
education possible to each of your children. We do this to prepare them for a successful, productive life,
empowered with the skills they need to chase their dreams. To that end, last week we announced changes to the
middle and high school admissions process, which will open in January. Beginning next year, our middle schools
will not use academic records, auditions, or other screens or assessments to evaluate or admit students, and high
schools will phase out geographic priorities. This will result in a fairer process for all New York City public
school families. To learn more, please visit schools.nyc.gov/middle or schools.nyc.gov/high.
We know there’s more to do, and we are united in our mission to make sure your child—and every one of their
1.1 million peers—receives the best education possible in the greatest city in the world.

On behalf of all of us at the Department of Education, I wish you and your loved ones a beautiful holiday season
and a happy new year. Please stay safe and well, and we look forward to seeing you in 2021!

Sincerely,
Richard A. Carranza
Chancellor
New York City Department of Education

 Update for Families December 22 2020.pdf 

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

 Update for Families on COVID-19 Testing - September 29 2020.pdf 

 Update for Families_September 8 2020.pdf 

In SCHOOL Covid-19 Testing Information

IN SCHOOL- https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/covid-19-testing

Keeping school buildings open depends upon awareness of and immediate action on any COVID-19 concerns in our buildings. To do this, we need students and staff in our buildings to get tested! That’s why we’re bringing testing directly into schools beginning in October 2020. Our testing partners will come to district schools, every month, and test a randomly selected group of staff and students from grades 1-12.

**UPDATED INFO ON Transitions between Blended and Remote Learning

Choose your learning preference

Families have the option of choosing to have their child attend school solely through remote learning at any time.

Families who have previously chosen remote only learning will have the opportunity to opt into blended learning for the remainder of the school year between November 2 and November 15.

  • Complete the Learning Preference survey.
    • Beginning on November 2, families who previously chose remote only learning will be able to opt into blended/in-person learning for the remainder of this school year using this survey.

Announcements

  • How to Provide Consent for In-school Testing

    How to Provide Consent for In-school Testing  
    When we return to in-person learning, students from grades 1-12 will be participating in random testing for
    COVID-19 through the rest of the school year. Regular testing of staff and students in schools allows us to keep
    our schools and broader communities healthy and safe. More than 57,000 students have already been tested
    across the city. The testing process is quick and easy, and entails swabbing the anterior nasal area/frontal part of
    the nose with a short swab (like a Q-tip). The swab length may vary, but only a small portion is inserted into the
    front part of the nose for five to 10 seconds.   
    To ensure that your child can be tested, please submit a consent form for testing. You can complete the consent
    in two easy ways:    
    1. Online: Fill out the form online using a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA). Go to
    mystudent.nyc  
    o If you already have a NYCSA account linked to your student(s): Log in, click your student’s name,
    click “Manage Account,” and then when a dropdown menu appears, click “Consent Forms.” Read the
    page, and then choose the consent option at the end for your student.     
    o If you do not already have a NYCSA account: You can create one right away! If you have an account
    creation code from your school, you can create a full account in approximately five minutes, and then
    provide consent as described above. If you do not have an account creation code from your school,
    you can still provide your consent right away by clicking “Manage Consent” under “COVID-19
    Testing” and filling out your and your child’s information to provide consent.    
    2. Paper form: Fill out and return the paper form to school. A printable PDF file is available in ten languages
    at schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting.  
    Your consent must be submitted by the first day your child resumes in-person learning. If you have already
    provided consent for your child to be tested, we encourage you to submit it again to ensure we have the most up
    to date form on file.
    You can find additional information about consent and testing under Frequently Asked Questions at
    schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting. 

    PS38 George Cromwell School

  • Grading in the 2020-21 School Year

    Grading in the 2020-21 School Year 
    Schools’ grading policies will reflect the new ways students complete their work in blended and remote learning
    models. This means flexibility with assignments, giving students different ways to show what they have
    learned.  
    Grades will still be based on academic progress and performance, considering students’ entire body of work in
    each subject. This year, each school selects its own grading scale from among several options including a scale
    of 1-4, a numerical scale (100 points), and an alphabetical scale (A-D).  
    You can find more information on grading at schools.NYC.gov/messagesforfamilies/#grading. 

    PS38 George Cromwell School

  • Attendance Requirements for Remote Instruction

    Attendance Requirements for Remote Instruction 
    As we continue to adjust to all the changes this school year, one thing that remains the same is our goal to have
    every student learning and connecting with a caring adult from their school each day. As previously announced,
    for the 2020-21 school year, we are returning to more traditional definitions for attendance that track a student’s
    engagement in learning and instruction.  
     “Present” is defined as participating and being virtually present in a specific virtual learning
    environment during the scheduled school day, or participating in scheduled coursework. This may look
    like logging into full or small group instruction over Zoom, participating in student-teacher check-ins,
    completing pre-recorded lessons and coursework, or participating in group projects and discussions in an
    online setting. 
     “Absent” is defined as not being present during a remote class, remote lesson, or scheduled teacherstudent instruction during the scheduled school day. 

    PS38 George Cromwell School

  • November 24, 2020  Devices for Remote Learning

    Update for Families, November 24, 2020 
    Devices for Remote Learning 
    Do you need a device or technical support? Need help with a broken, lost, or stolen device? Call DOE’s IT Help
    desk at 718-935-5100 and press 5 to get assistance.  
    You can also get quick help online:  
     Browse tech support topics: schools.nyc.gov/technicaltools  
     File a tech support ticket: schools.nyc.gov/techsupport  
     Request a device: schools.nyc.gov/devices
     Get support with a DOE-issued iPad: schools.nyc.gov/ipadfixes  
     Issues with your Internet connection: schools.nyc.gov/internet
    For information on platforms your child may use and ways to support them during remote learning, visit
    schools.nyc.gov/remotechecklist. 

    PS38 George Cromwell School

  • Students with Individualized Education Plans

    The DOE will provide students with disabilities access to in-person instruction during blended learning. If your
    child's IEP recommends related services, you will soon receive a survey where you will be asked to express your
    preference for in-person or remote therapy. Upon school opening, your child's school will contact you to discuss
    your child's specific schedule and make every effort to align your request to available services. The DOE will
    release additional guidance and information for families of students with disabilities shortly.

    PS38 George Cromwell School

  • Oops, I came to School and it's NOT my day!

    Schools will work closely with families to clearly communicate which days their child will attend school in-
    person. The DOE encourages you to make alternate childcare arrangements and to build a plan to help ensure that

    your child does not arrive at school on unscheduled days. If a student arrives at school on days when they are
    scheduled for remote learning, your child’s school will inform you. All children attending on an unscheduled day
    will need to be picked up or will be sent home, depending on age and other factors. For more information on
    policies for students who attend school on a mistaken day, visit https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020

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Blended Learning Schedule

We are starting the school year with a blended learning schedule. That means that your child will be in school some days and working from home some days. If NYC  moves into a Level 4 Health Emergency, we will switch to 100% remote learning for all students. Check this page for updates. 

  • Group A will be in school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and working from home some Mondays and all Wednesdays and Fridays. 
  • Group B will be in school on Wednesdays and Fridays, and working from home some Mondays, and all Tuesdays and Thursdays. 
  • Mondays will alternate between group A and group B. Every student will receive a schedule of their days in the building and which days they will be learning remotely. 
  • The school day will run from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:15 and must be picked up promptly at the end of the school day. 

How Blended Learning Works

Blended learning combines in-class instruction and at-home learning. This allows us to limit the number of students in the building each day for safe social distancing, while still ensuring that students can benefit from direct interaction with teachers and peers. 

  • During days in class, teachers will provide direct whole-class instruction and small-group instruction. These days will be used primarily to introduce new topics, provide small group and one-on-one instructional support, and conduct assessments to monitor student progress towards standards. 
  • Students will be assigned additional activities to work on independently for there at-home learning days. These activities will allow students to apply and practice what they learned in class. There may be a combination of technology-based learning activities and offline worksheets, projects, and writing assignments. At-home learning activities are an important part of the learning process and will be graded. 
  • Teachers and intervention specialists will have limited virtual "office hours" (on Google Class) . These schedules will be shared with you once school starts. Students who have questions or need extra support can check in with their teachers during their office hours for help with at-home learning assignments. 
  • Students with IEPs or 504 plans, or who have been identified as at-risk for not meeting academic standards, may have additional one-on-one intervention provided either virtually or in school on Mondays. 

Remote Learning Expectations

During hybrid or 100% remote learning, your child is expected to complete all assignments provided by the teacher. At the same time, we recognize that working independently at home is different and difficult for many students, so we want to provide flexibility. 

  • Students and families should check Google Class daily for important updates from their teachers. 
  • At-home assignments for the week will be posted in Google Class by Sunday night each week. 
  • At-home assignments for each week should be turned in by 4:00 each Friday. Assignments will be graded. 
  • During 100% distance learning, your teacher may conduct live classes via Google Meet. Check Google Class for your live class schedule.
  • When signing in for virtual classes or meetings, students are expected to be on time, appropriately dressed, and ready to learn. We suggest signing in 5 minutes before class starts. Please try to reduce background noise and distractions as much as possible. 

Subject to be modified and updated- 8-9-2020

Learning Bridges Family Interest Form

For students in 3K to 8th grade who are in blended learning, Learning Bridges is a new program that will provide free childcare options on the days the student is scheduled to be home. This program will:
- Be operated by community-based organizations and other partners;  
- Provide opportunities for children to connect to remote-learning activities;  
- Include time for art, recreation, and other age-appropriate activities;  
- Follow the same rigorous health and safety precautions as schools.   
Families can express interest in the Learning Bridges program by completing the Learning Bridges Family Interest Form

Technology: Getting a Device and Internet Access

We will keep this page updated with technology information from the NYC  DOE.

Remote Learning Device- Once you fill out the Remote Learning Device Request Form, DOE will be sending you an email in which you have to verify that you need a device. Also keep on checking your emails for further information. Anyone needing assistance may email Mercedes Chow, Parent Coordinator at mchow2@schools.nyc.gov

 iPad Troubleshooting One-Page revised again 1.pdf

 Troubleshooting DOE iPads 1.pdf 

Please contact Ms. Regan at  aregan@ps38r.com or Mrs. Chow mchow2@schools.nyc.gov  for additional assistance or direction for solutions to your tech issues.

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Tips for Successful At-Home Learning

At-home learning will look different than a typical school day. The amount of time your child should be expected to engage in learning activities will vary by age and grade level. The expectations below are guidelines. If your child is not able to complete at-home learning assignments within the time periods recommended below, contact your child's teacher to discuss a modified assignment load. 

  • Make sure your child has a quiet place to work (ideally a desk or table) and the school supplies they need. Try to remove distractions like the television or other technology not needed for learning. 
  • For grades K-2, expect your child to work up to 2 hours per day, broken up into sessions of no more than 30 minutes. 
  • For grades 3-5, expect your child to work up to 4 hours per day, broken up into sessions of no more than one hour. 
  • Your child may benefit from focusing on a limited number of subjects each day. For example, If they are working at home Monday-Wednesday-Friday, they may want to work on science and math on Mondays, Social Studies and English Language Arts on Wednesday, and use Fridays to catch up on any assignments not yet completed. 

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