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Principal Gill Cornell is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting Topic: May  SLT Meeting on Thursday, May 20th   at 6:00 PM Agenda: Principal WelcomePupil Personnel/Guidance Update (AP Basilio)Instructional Update (APs Bruno/D’Amato)Report from UFT/DC-37Parent Concerns Following SLT meeting, we will hold the nomination and election of the PTA Board for 2021-2022. Title I Workshop –Independent Learning Skills How to develop a zone of effectiveness when studyingLearn how to implement high level memory strategiesHow to remove distractions to maximize attention Recurring Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87947497210 … [Read more...]

Dear Parents/Guardians: The 2021 NYC School Survey is open from May 10 thru June 11.  The survey helps school leaders understand what key members of their school community think about the learning environments at their school. Please complete the survey to provide feedback and help us plan for the 2021-2022 academic year. To complete the survey online: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/login Parent survey access code is their child’s Students Identification (OSIS) Number. To enter access code, enter “f” followed by the child’s nine-digit OSIS number. Note that “f” must be lowercase.  Example: … [Read more...]

REMINDER about SAT Day  on Tuesday, April 13th *  ALL  juniors- even those who are fully remote- must report to the school building to take the SATs  on Tuesday,  April 13th.    Please report to the building at 8:00 AM. You can view which room you're scheduled to take the SAT's to prevent crowding near the room    signs. You can find the room assignments listed at this Google Spreadsheet: * All 9th, 10th and 12th graders - are 100% remote for the day In order to ensure your safety and the safety of our WHSAD staff and students, all SAT School Day participants must adhere to the following guidelines: 1- Stay home if you're sick. We have ways to have sick students, or students who … [Read more...]

Below is a notice from the DOE's Situation Room stating that the school is ready to reopen for in-person students (Groups A and C) tomorrow, April 6th. Subject: School Building Cleared for Reopening Dear HARRY VANARSDALE VOC H (WHITNEY)-K at 257 NORTH 6 STREET Families:   Today I am writing to share an important update about our school building. Since closing the building following multiple unlinked COVID-19 cases in our school community, the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have completed a thorough investigation. They have determined that the building is clear to reopen for regularly scheduled activities on 4/6/2021. Here is guidance from DOHMH, T2, and the New York City … [Read more...]

Dear WHSAD Parents, We recently heard from the New York City DOHM that they will extend the closure of our building until Monday, April 5th. Classes will be fully remote at that time.The building will re-open for students on Tuesday, April 6th.We have updated the in-person learning calendar at https://bit.ly/WHSADSpring2021Please only show up on days that you're assigned in order for us to have accurate contact tracing in the event that we have a positive case in our school community. ************************** Estimados Padres y Guardianes de WHSAD: Recientemente el DOHM de la ciudad de Nueva York nos informo que extenderan el cierre de nuestro edifico hasta el lunes, 5 de abril. Las clases seran completamente remotas en ese … [Read more...]

Dear Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design at 257 NORTH 6 STREET Community: The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) have determined that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school. Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep you, your child, and our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE). What Happens Now? ●        All students and staff in the affected room(s) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and … [Read more...]

As we look towards spring break, we want to make sure that all our families stay healthy and safe next week by minimizing travel as much as possible. Attached is a flyer with important travel guidance and information. Translations are also available at  schools.nyc.gov/messagesforfamilies. We wish you and your family a restful, restorative, and safe spring recess. … [Read more...]

Attached is  an update from Chancellor Porter regarding the DOE opening a new blended learning opt-in window for families. Beginning today until Wednesday, April 7th, families can visit the Learning Preference Survey at https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference to select blended learning for their child. Since high schools reopened Monday, high school students who opt in to blended learning during this window will open at a later date, to be announced by the Chancellor and the Mayor at a future time.Please note that if you select blended learning for your child, you must submit the consent form for random COVID-19 testing by the first day your child begins in-person learning. You may download the form by clicking on … [Read more...]