COVID-19 RESOURCES FOR THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR

Welcome to  this year's COVID-19 Resources page. Below, you will find all the critical information about how we are operating in the 2021-22 school year to reduce the risk of COVID infection. We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe while we deliver quality academic instruction for all students, with purpose, preparation, and pride. 

The best thing we can all do to protect ourselves and our community is to get vaccinated! Teachers and staff are required to be vaccinated by this September. Please take a look at our COVID-19 Vaccine One-Stop Shopping document, which contains FAQs on the vaccine, reliable resources, up-to-date info on where to get vaccinated, and more. The vaccine is approved for and widely available to all New Yorkers age 12 and over. For more information, go to https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/ or call 877-VAX-4NYC (877-829-4692). You can also text your zip code to the number 438829. In most cases, appointments are not necessary! 

To keep families up to date on our plans, we are holding regular town hall meetings via zoom. Please scroll down on this page to view slides from past town halls. In addition, please check this website regularly, as we will update the information here as conditions change.

This information was last updated on September 1, 2021.

Upcoming Events

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  • Silver to Annx; Blue to Park East

    HS495 (04M495) - Park East High School

  • Blue to Annx; Silver to Park East

    HS495 (04M495) - Park East High School

  • Silver to Annx; Blue to Park East

    HS495 (04M495) - Park East High School
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Additional Annex Location for 2021-22

In order to meet social distancing requirements, we have expanded to an additional location, the Park East Annex at St Ann’s school, for the 2021-2022 school year. Please note the following information:
314 East 110th St.
NY, NY 10029
between 1st and 2nd Avenues
 
To reach someone on site, please call: 
Nick Jurman, Assistant Principal, Site Supervisor: 929-568-7330
Teddy Griffith, Lead Teacher: 929-568-7333
Joanne Benjamin, Nurse: 929-568-7365

We have divided our students into three groups: grey, blue, and silver. The blue and silver groups (about 120 students each) will alternate days between Park East and St. Ann's. Our alternating day schedule will be sent out via email as well as posted on the school website calendar and Instagram. The grey group (approximately 150 students) will attend school at Park East five days per week. This group includes students who receive specialized services as well as some other, randomly selected students. 

 

 

Official Information from the NYC DOE

Staff Photo 2021

  • staff pose in the gym

    Staff Welcome 2021

Principal's Corner

Dear Park East Community,

Welcome to the 2021-2022 school year!  

It feels like a terrific gift to be able to be all together back “home” in our building. I feel so lucky to be starting this year as your new principal, tackling all the joys and challenges we will face as we get readjusted to in-person school together.  

The COVID year taught us so much about resilience, flexibility, compassion, and love. As we move forward to find our way in the new normal, we must constantly pay attention to taking  care of ourselves and each other. Together we will recover and heal from the traumas of last year with renewed appreciation for everything -- our beloved school traditions, all the laughs in our hallways, academic inspiration in our classes, competitive action and community with Pride sports and in our clubs, focus on civic engagement, social justice, and generally making the world a better place  -- that makes our awesome little school so special. I am excited for a great year full of reconnecting, learning, and fun. Together,  let’s make this the best year yet! 

Go Pride! Go Park East!

Much love,

Dr Suzy Ort
August 2021

  

Student Resources

Vaccine Resources

What to Bring to School

  • A proper face covering, which must fully cover your nose and mouth. Medical masks are preferable to cloth. Neck gaiters, bandanas, face shields, and masks with exhalation valves are not acceptable.
  • If you don’t have a mask that meets these requirements, we will provide you with one.
  • Your own device, if you wish. Bring the charger too. 
  • Headphones -- the plug-in kind.
  • A sweater or sweatshirt, since classrooms may be chilly with the window open and AC's on. 
  • A positive attitude:  ready to learn in person again while following all the safety protocols!

 

Community Resources for Families

Student Safety Expectations for In-Person Learning

If a student is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, or is feeling ill, they MUST remain at home.

All students will have their temperatures checked when they enter the building. (This information will NOT be documented.) If a student has a temperature higher than 100 degrees, they will be sent to the isolation room and will have to go home.

If a student exhibits COVID-19 symptoms in school, they will be escorted to the isolation room, seen by a school nurse, and go home.

Students must follow social distancing and wear masks throughout the entire day, except when eating. Students who refuse to wear masks properly will be sent home.

Students must follow proper hygiene protocols, including washing hands, using hand sanitizer, and wiping down their equipment as needed.

Each classroom will have no more than 10  students and one designated bathroom, which will be available throughout the school day. 

Students will be eating lunch in classrooms during a “working lunch” period, where they will  be supervised by  and supported by a teacher.

As per DOE policy, any student who habitually does not follow these guidelines will be moved to 100% remote learning.

Visitors Policy

As of September 2021, all visitors to Park East MUST show proof of vaccination to enter the building.  If you need to pick up a student and do not have proof of vaccination, please call 212-831-1517 x 104 and wait for them outside. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our learning environment safe. Vaccination is highly encouraged for all family and community members! 

COVID Updates

A positive case of COVID 19 was identified at Park East on November 8. Individuals who may have been exposed were contacted by Dr. Ort. While some individuals will quarantine, exposure was limited, and the vast majority of the school can continue business as usual. Please read the info letter from the DOE for the general school community.
 

DOE CALENDAR

Independent Reading

Looking for a book to read? The New York Public Library is open throughout the pandemic and offers many ways to access free books, ebooks, and more.  Watch this presentation on Independent Reading by our librarian, Ms. Holland. Please contact her with any questions at aholland@parkeasths.org. 

Slides from Past Community Town Hall Meetings