P.S. 212Q School of CyberScience and Literacy
"We inspire Children to Learn, to Experience and to Achieve"
34-25 82nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Tel: (718) 898-6973 Fax: (718) 898-7068
"We inspire Children to Learn, to Experience and to Achieve"
34-25 82nd Street, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
Tel: (718) 898-6973 Fax: (718) 898-7068
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About Us
Our Mission:
The mission of PS212 is to provide children with a strong educational background in a safe environment where they can feel happy and become productive members of society. We believe that all children can develop self-confidence and a love of learning. We are dedicated to strengthening the home school connection. We will work toward establishing a collaborative spirit between parents, students, and staff. We support the social emotional needs of every member of our community.
The mission of PS212 is to provide children with a strong educational background in a safe environment where they can feel happy and become productive members of society. We believe that all children can develop self-confidence and a love of learning. We are dedicated to strengthening the home school connection. We will work toward establishing a collaborative spirit between parents, students, and staff. We support the social emotional needs of every member of our community.
4 Cohorts Schedule October
November 2020 4 Cohort Schedule
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Daily Health Screening
All students must complete a Daily Health Screening before entering the school https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/
All students must complete a Daily Health Screening before entering the school https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/
News and Announcements
October 9, 2020
Dear Families,
As part of New York City’s ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, and ensure the health and safety of our community, COVID-19 testing of staff and students will be conducted in our school once a month from now through the end of the school year. We have been notified that the testing provider will be at our school within the next week. Please note that only New York City public school students from grades 1-12 are eligible to be tested.
As the September 29, 2020 letter co-signed by NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, Executive Director Ted Long of New York City Test + Trace Corps, and Dr. Dave Chokshi, Commissioner of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene stated, the test is easy, quick, and safe. A “short swab” (similar to a Q-tip) will be inserted into the front part of the nose for five to ten seconds. Later this school year, it is possible that tests will be administered by collecting a small amount of saliva (spit).
Only students and school-based staff members with signed and submitted consent forms are eligible to be tested (schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting). Your child will not be tested if they are uncomfortable or become distressed at any point during the process. If that happens, we will work with you to address any potential concerns so that your child is comfortable participating in future testing.
If your child is tested at school, information about the testing process, and when and how you will receive the results, will be sent home with your child. The majority of all testing results will be available within 48 hours. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, the testing provider will notify you via a telephone call, and NYC Test & Trace Corps will call to provide your family with resources and support.
If any member of the school community tests positive during this testing process, our school community will continue to follow the guidelines outlined on the Health & Safety section of the website (schools.nyc.gov/RTShealthsafety).
We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping your school community safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Carin Ellis
Dear Families,
As part of New York City’s ongoing effort to stop the spread of COVID-19, and ensure the health and safety of our community, COVID-19 testing of staff and students will be conducted in our school once a month from now through the end of the school year. We have been notified that the testing provider will be at our school within the next week. Please note that only New York City public school students from grades 1-12 are eligible to be tested.
As the September 29, 2020 letter co-signed by NYC Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza, Executive Director Ted Long of New York City Test + Trace Corps, and Dr. Dave Chokshi, Commissioner of NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene stated, the test is easy, quick, and safe. A “short swab” (similar to a Q-tip) will be inserted into the front part of the nose for five to ten seconds. Later this school year, it is possible that tests will be administered by collecting a small amount of saliva (spit).
Only students and school-based staff members with signed and submitted consent forms are eligible to be tested (schools.nyc.gov/covidtesting). Your child will not be tested if they are uncomfortable or become distressed at any point during the process. If that happens, we will work with you to address any potential concerns so that your child is comfortable participating in future testing.
If your child is tested at school, information about the testing process, and when and how you will receive the results, will be sent home with your child. The majority of all testing results will be available within 48 hours. If your child tests positive for COVID-19, the testing provider will notify you via a telephone call, and NYC Test & Trace Corps will call to provide your family with resources and support.
If any member of the school community tests positive during this testing process, our school community will continue to follow the guidelines outlined on the Health & Safety section of the website (schools.nyc.gov/RTShealthsafety).
We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping your school community safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Carin Ellis
Daily Health Screening Forms
P.S. 212Q Staggered Arrival and Dismissal Schedule
Back to School
Technical Support for Families
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipad
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/learn-at-home/technical-tools-and-support/getting-started-with-your-ipad
Welcome to the IT Service Desk
Please fill out this form https://www.nycenet.edu/technicalsupportforfamily to let us know what issues you have with NYCDOE iPads/devices, access to applications, or other technical problems. We will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you and try to solve your problem. Please type all information correctly and answer all required fields. Parents who already have a login and who need help with their technology issues should log into Service Desk directly. For more information on technical tools and support, please visit our website for more details.
iPad Update August 13, 2020
For anyone who has a DOE-loaned ipad, we have some important updates for you. It is essential that you take the actions below to ensure your child’s ipad is ready for use for return to school. The first day of school is only a few weeks away, and all students will be working remotely for at least a few days a week. Your child will need their ipad to be ready for learning for the fall. Please note that when we have other updates, we will send messages to you and your iPad on Thursdays, and we will let your schools know about the updates.
To prepare, you MUST
Turn on the iPadSome iPads have not been turned on all summer. We need you to charge and power up the ipad.
Turn Airplane Mode On and OffThis will reset your internet connection
- Go to Settings
- Find the Airplane Mode button
- Turn Airplane Mode on for ten seconds (button turns green)
- Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the ipad reconnects to the internet
- You will see the connected icon at the top of the screen
- Go to schools.nyc.gov to make sure your ipad is connected to the internet - all DOE-loaned ipads have internet access.
- Return to the main screen.
- Tap the Zscaler icon.
- Once Zscaler is open (you don’t need to sign in), wait for the “Service Status” to say “ON”.
- Close Zscaler.
- That is it. You can use the iPad normally now.
- Find the Learn at Home icon on the main screen on the iPad
- Log in using your @nycstudents.net account (only use the student’s username and password, no need to include @nycstudents to log in)
- From the Learn at Home app your child can access TeachHub, Google Classroom and get help.
Fix Problems with Internet Connectivity
Toggle Airplane Mode On and Off Turning on Airplane Mode and then turning it off again will reset your internet connection.
Ensure Cellular Data is On
Open ZscalerZscaler is an app that filters unsafe content from your iPad. It is ensures that you use the internet safely, and in compliance with DOE safety regulations.
- Tap the Settings app.
- Find the Airplane Mode button.
- Turn Airplane Mode on (the button will turn green) and leave it on for ten seconds.
- Turn Airplane Mode off and wait until the iPad reconnects to the internet (you will see the connected icon in the top right of your home screen).
- Test your connection by opening your browser and going to www.schools.nyc.gov.
Ensure Cellular Data is On
- Go to Settings.
- Select Cellular Data.
- Turn on Cellular Data.
- Tap Cellular Data Options.
- Verify that LTE and data roaming are turned on.
Open ZscalerZscaler is an app that filters unsafe content from your iPad. It is ensures that you use the internet safely, and in compliance with DOE safety regulations.
- Tap the Zscaler icon.
- You will be automatically signed in to the app.
- Service Status will say “Connecting…”
- Wait until Service Status changes to “ON”. This may take a few minutes.
- Close Zscaler.
- That is it. You should be able to use your iPad normally now.
- Locate the CrowdStrike app. It is red with a white falcon.
- Press and hold the CrowdStrike app icon.
- A menu will appear. Tap Cancel Download.
- Canceling the download will prompt other apps to update.
- You can access the internet while your apps update. Open your browser and go to a website to make sure you are connected.
How to Sign Into Zoom
Click on SSO
From a Mobile App
- Launch the Zoom mobile application.
- Click "Sign-In". The App's "Sign In" screen will display. Select the "Sign in with SSO" button.
Type NYCDOE
- Two fields will display: One is blank, the other has ".zoom.us" in it.
- Enter "NYCDOE" into the blank field
Sign in with @nycstudents.net
- Tap "Continue".
- You will be brought to the DOE sign-in page.
- Sign in with your DOE credentials
- You're in!
- Important: You can only sign in with @nycstudents.net (students)
Request for 100% Remote Learning
A message from the chancellor Richard Carranza,
You can move your child into 100 % remote learning at any time using the Learning Preference online form: nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference. Families who choose 100 % remote learning can opt back into blended learning on a quarterly basis, beginning in November.
Dates to opt into Blended Learning:
10/26/20 - 10/30/20
01/11/21 - 01/15/21
03/22/21 - 03/26/21
You can move your child into 100 % remote learning at any time using the Learning Preference online form: nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference. Families who choose 100 % remote learning can opt back into blended learning on a quarterly basis, beginning in November.
Dates to opt into Blended Learning:
10/26/20 - 10/30/20
01/11/21 - 01/15/21
03/22/21 - 03/26/21
Learning Device Request
NYCDOE iPad
If you need a device for your child for the fall, use the Device Request form. This information will be shared with your school so they can work with you to ensure your child has a device for blended or remote learning this Fall.
Parents,
Please keep in mind the following when filling up the form. The learning device drop menu contains PS212Q. It might be difficult to select PS212Q and you may think that our school is not there, but it is.
Follow the Steps Bellow:
- Hover your mouse on the black triangle on the right side (School Name)
- Type P.S. 212
- Select from the menu P.S. 212 - Q212
Type P.S.212 and select from the menu P.S. 212 - Q212
Your Student Account ID and Password
To retrieve your account ID and password:
- Go to Student Account Self Service
- Enter your 9-digit Student ID (OSIS) number. (You can find your Student ID number on a report card, your student ID card, or in your NYCSA account.)
- Enter your birthday.
- Click Continue.
- If the information you enter matches your student record, your username will be displayed.
- Your student ID is your username followed by @nycstudents.net. For example, if your username is JaneD, your student account ID is JaneD@nycstudents.net.
- If you haven't already set up a password, you will be asked to set one up.
- Pick a password that only you will know.
- Re-enter your password.
- Click Update Password.
Brighter Bites
Brigther Bites
Dear Families,
Please click the link below to register for Brighter Bites.
https://fs27.formsite.com/brighterbites/denroll/fill?id11=New%20York
Messages from Chancellor Carranza
Chancellor Richard Carranza
How to Stay Informed on Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Your School Community
When the school year begins, we want to make sure we can contact you quickly and effectively to share information, including about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message.
Your NYCSA account can also help you find your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more— from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so we can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa. It only takes five minutes!
When the school year begins, we want to make sure we can contact you quickly and effectively to share information, including about confirmed COVID-19 cases in your child’s school. Please sign up for a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) so we can contact you via phone, email, or text message.
Your NYCSA account can also help you find your child’s grades, test scores, schedules, transportation information, and more— from anywhere, and in all nine standard DOE language translations. I encourage you to keep your contact information up to date, so we can get in touch with you in the event of an emergency. If you don’t have an account, sign up today at schools.nyc.gov/nycsa. It only takes five minutes!
September 18, 2020: Update on Start of In-person Learning Dates
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September 4, 2020: Instructional Guidance Update for Families
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Common Sense Badge
Our school is recognized as Media Certified since 2013
We just received new certification!
Visit the Common Sense Website at:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org