Welcome to our COVID-19 Response Page

Welcome to the District 27 Pre-K Center's COVID-19 Response Page. On this page you will find information on all of the ways our schools are updating protocols and procedures  to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in order to keep students, staff and families safe. 

Please check this page regularly as we will update the information on here as conditions change. 
Hybrid Learning Schedule For Fall 2020

​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. ​Here is a snapshot of what to expect:
  • ​​​Two in-person cohorts, one remote.
  • Groups A or Group B receives a third day of in person instruction every other week (see below).
  •  Group A, Group B: in-person learning on two consistent days per week plus alternative Mondays; remote learning for non-in person days (see below).
  • Group D: remote learners every day; consists of students who opt out of in-person instruction. 
  • 5B includes a group of Special Education students in our 6:1:2 & 8:1:2 classes (Group C) that will be full-time in-person.
  • *Tentatively - The hours for the students are from 8:30 am -2:00 pm. ​ ​
Key Contacts:
If you have questions regarding our COVID-19 Response Plan,
​please email us: D27prekcenters@gmail.com 
or click below to contact your child's site directly:
Susan Settanni, Director of Early Childhood
​​​Lori Messina, Parent Coordinator
Email: LMessina5@schools.nyc.gov
Telephone # (347) 464-3441​       Fax #: (347) 464-3442​
Learn At Home Resources

Our School Model

Blended Learning Sample Schedule 

Remote Learning Schedule

Safety Information

Click Here To Learn How To Complete The Daily Health Screening Form
Your Responsibilities While in the Building
We have put safety procedures in place to keep both students and staff safe.
  • Physical Distancing: 6 feet of social distancing will be observed.  Our school will create conditions to support this. ( Markings on floor, limited number of students in each room)
  • Face Coverings: Masks will be required inside school buildings. Exceptions will be developmentally- and age-appropriate, consistent with guidance of health agencies, and paired with increased Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff. NYCDOE is procuring and distributing appropriate PPE for students and staff to use when inside school buildings. 
  • Hand Washing and Hand Sanitizing: All students and staff will be required to wash hands throughout the day including but not limited to before and after eating, after using the bathroom and after touching commonly used surfaces.
  • Illness: Any student or staff member that exhibits signs of illness or has a fever of 100.0 or above must stay home. If your child has been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or exhibits  symptoms, it is required that you stay home for a 14 day period. 
Safety Precautions Taken By Our School
The following  are additional precautions, our school is taking.  These additional precautions,  which consist of  guidance from local health authorities, will help reduce the transmission of  COVID -19 as well as other illnesses.
  • Class Size:  Class size for both 3K and Pre-K classes have been reduced. The maximum ratio for Pre-K will be 9:2 in Groups A & B. The maximum ratio for 3K will be 8:2 in Groups A & B.  Each classroom will be staffed with a  teacher and a paraprofessional. 
  • Arrival/ Dismissal Protocols: Protocols will be adjusted to comply with physical distancing regulations and health and safety precautions.  Each individual site will communicate the plan to families. Arrival/dismissal schedules will be sent home.
  • Cleaning: All classrooms and school facilities will be properly cleaned each night using disinfection supplies as well as electrostatic sprayer.
  • ​Isolation Rooms: All of the District 27 Pre-K Centers will house an Isolation Room staffed by either a health professional or a dedicated staff member.  Any student that exhibits COVID-19 symptoms will be placed in the Isolation room while waiting to be picked up by a parent or guardian.
  • Temperature Checks: Random temperature checks of students and staff will be taken.
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In Case of a Confirmed COVID-19 Case

The following information outlines the Department of Education's response to a positive COVID-19 case in a school building:
Technology: Getting a Device
We are committed to making sure that all students can successfully connect to online learning during their at-home learning days. 
  • You will need your students OSIS number
  • Your site may be found either with site address or Z Code. For your Z Code, please Dojo Message your school

If your student needs a tablet click here​
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. We encourage you to discuss this with your child's teacher to create a schedule that best fits your child's and families needs. 
  • Relationships are key.  There will be a focus on teacher-child- family relationships.
  • Maximize in person experience.
  • Ensure age appropriate spaces.
  • Young children should play together.
  • Continuous partnerships with families. ​

Please see below for important resources

Free Meals
The New York City Department of Education is committed to making free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get free meals at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.
  • Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
  • Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
    • No one will be turned away at any time
    • All adults and children can pick up multiple meals at one time
    • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
  • No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
  • Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
  • No registration or ID required
Please Note: Students who are 100% Remote AND those remote as part of their Blended Learning Schedule are entitled to free breakfast and lunch everyday. You may walk in to the closest school near your home for pick-up. 
                        Find A Meal Hub
​Help For Families
Safe, nurturing and predictable environments are essential for young children's healthy development. We believe that families, as children's primary caregivers, play the most important role in providing safe, nurturing, and predictable environments for children. When families and educators work together in a trusting partnership, they lay the foundation for children's lifelong success.

The resources on this page can help you support and build relationships with your families
               Click Here To Learn More
Updates
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To stay up to date with any changes to procedures or scheduling, please bookmark this page on your browser.

We will also be sending out important messages on ClassDojo. For those of you who may not be familiar, ClassDojo is an application you can download on your phone, iPad/tablet or access through their website, classdojo.com.  We use this school communication platform to keep our families up to date on important events in our school community.

Below you will find a link where you will be able to sign up to receive important announcements regarding the reopening of our schools and various other updates. Please click the link provided and when prompted, if you have an existing account you will click "login" and if you are new to ClassDojo please click "Sign Up" to create an account. (See Below) You will need to add your child's name and click "Request to Connect".

Once approved, you will begin to receive announcements from the school. We encourage you to turn on your notifications so you receive the information as soon as possible.  If you have any questions regarding this or any other matter, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.
Watch Here If You Missed The D27 Family Engagement Session with
​ Superintendent Jennifer Ambert
District 27 Family Engagement Session 8/17/2020