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11/29 Notice from our Principal Gladys Rodriguez

Letter to Graduating Seniors (12th Graders)

UPDATE

Monday April 6, 2020

Governor Cuomo has announced that school buildings will remain closed until 4/29 to keep New Yorkers safe. The New York PAUSE is extended through April 29. All schools and non-essential businesses will remain closed...

March 18, 2020

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard A. Carranza today announced the City will move towards a new Remote Learning Model for all school days until Spring Recess. Students will not report to school buildings for instruction during this time. School buildings are scheduled to reopen to students following Spring Recess on Monday, April 20, 2020.

Monday, March 16, 2020

Tomorrow, March 16, there will be a one-day full system closure, however breakfast and lunch will be available at every building through Grab-and-Go meals.

From Tuesday through Thursday, teachers and administrators will participate in professional development on remote learning, and students will begin picking up materials for continued instruction. Grab-and-Go meals will be available for students at all schools until further notice.

The schedule, as we move to remote learning, is as follows:

• Monday, March 16: Citywide closure. Students, teachers, and principals do not report.

• Tuesday, March 17: Thursday, March 19: All staff reports. Teachers and principals participate in professional development on remote learning.

• Thursday, March 19-Friday, March 20: Students who need it will be able to begin process of picking up the technology necessary for remote learning. More guidance to families will be sent this week.

• Monday, March 23: Remote learning launches, with additional guidance provided throughout the week of the 23.

Monday, March 23, 2020

Effective Monday, March 23, Regional Enrichment Centers will be available for the children of first responders, healthcare workers, and our most vulnerable populations, with more details to follow. Additionally, remote learning will go into effect for grades K-12. DOE will support schools at all levels of readiness to deliver remote learning, and more information will be provided to families about online platforms.

Learn at Home

Get DOE-specific Learn at Home instructional resources in English for students in grades Pre-K through 12, including for diverse learning and students with disabilities (coming Monday, March 16, 2020).

On behalf of the Manhattan International High School, please see the attached information from Chancellor, Richard Carranza on Coronavirus below.

For additional information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), please see the following:

Department of Education Corona Virus Updates Page

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Main Page

General Fact Sheet on COVID-19

Flyer for Covid-19

All staff will be receiving an update from the DOE as well. Visit nyc.gov/coronavirus at any time for general information, and if you have any questions or concerns, you may continue to contact us at (212) 517-6728 or email Mahn@mihsnyc.org.