Message 10/8/2020

covid 19 - Related RESOURCES

Here is a Free digital mental health resources for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic

https://s20243.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Digital-Mental-Health-Resources-4.28.pdf

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Multiple Services at 1 location

  • ACCESS HRA is the one-stop-shop for NYC benefits. You can access SNAP benefits, cash assistance, get information regarding the stimulus check and more!https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/important-information-about-covid-19-and-your-hra-benefits.page

  • United Way is a non-profit organization that works in some of the most impoverished New York City neighborhoods, to assist with financial and housing needs. https://unitedwaynyc.org/resources/shelter-housing/

  • Catholic Charities works to prevent homelessness by providing families with financial assistance and long-term support. https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/

  • Single Stop centers provide individuals and families with hands-on assistance in applying for public benefits. The “one-stop shop” program provides unprecedented ease to public services, in one place at one time–connecting people to the resources they need to attain higher education, obtain good jobs, and achieve financial stability. Single Stop centers also offer legal counseling, help with financial planning, immigration services and referrals to other community-based organizations, as needed.https://goodshepherds.org/program/single-stop/

  • Haitian Family Resource CenterResource center providing immigrant residents of the Brooklyn area and surrounding communities with computer training programs, immigration legal services, ESL classes, job resources, and other immigrant assistance services.https://hitesite.org/resource/6615

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HousingTeen and Young Adult Services

Provide homeless youth (ages 16-21) with longer-term shelter, in addition to the training and support they need to establish an independent life.Transitional Independent Living: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth/transitional-independent-living.page

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

774 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11212

(718) 685-3850The website provides drop in centers in all 5 boroughs. 

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dycd/services/runaway-homeless-youth/borough-based-drop-in-centers.page

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Food 

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Medical

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Mental Health

  • NYC WellNYC Well is a free, confidential connection to mental health care in more than 200 languages, any time of day. Call 888-NYC-WELL or text “WELL” to 65173. Or check out their website and you can chat with a counselor or peer support specialist. https://nycwell.cityofnewyork.us/en/

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Immigration & Legal

  • Action NYCActionNYC is for every immigrant New Yorker. It offers free, safe immigration legal help in a network of trusted community organizations and schools.**You must make an appointment to receive services. To make an appointment, call 1-800-354-0365 between 9AM-6PM, Monday - Friday or call 311 and say "ActionNYC"**https://www1.nyc.gov/site/immigrants/help/legal-services/actionnyc.page

  • CambaCAMBA’s Refugee and Asylee Assistance Program provides refugees and political asylees in NYC who face cultural and language barriers to employment with opportunities to obtain jobs and training and improve their English skills.https://camba.org/programs/refugee-assistance-program/

Message 9/10/2020

Letter to Parent/Guardian

Dear EBC Parent/Guardian,

During this challenging transition we are working hard to support our students so they continue their learning and progress towards graduation. We will start our online classes on Monday, September 21st and are excited to get back to school Blended learning scheduled to start on October 1st. Here is our plan

  • Advocate Counselors have been reaching out to students to prepare them for classes on Monday, September 21st

  • All student have been emailed their schedules and teachers are inviting them to their google classroom via the student’s school email address.

  • Students are signed up for two or three online classes that start on Monday and will finish on October 23rd. After they finish those classes we will sign them up for additional two or three classes for the remainder of the school year.

  • Teachers are posting all the assignments for their classes on Google Classroom

  • Teachers will be holding video conferences with students using zoom at during the students scheduled class time. At these times teachers will be giving lessons, helping students with work and having discussions with them using video, voice or chat.

  • Teachers are also available during some morning period 9:30 - 11:00 to help students with their current class or to support student in finishing work from last cycle.

  • Students will need to check email every day. We will be sending out important information and if they have any problem with their email they should reach out to their Advocate Counselor. 

If you have any questions you can always reach out to your child’s Advocate Counselor. You can find all our staff contact information at Meet Our Team Page.

I know this is a time of concern for our students and families. As always, the safety of our students is our top priority.

Thank you for your help in keeping your child, and our community, safe and healthy. We will communicate with you as is needed or if the situation changes.

Sincerely,

Patrick McGillicuddy, Principal

Elizabeth Rivera, Director

Message 9/10

Remote Learning Device Request

If you need to borrow a device to use for remote learning and have not received one from EBC you can still request one by filling out this survey from the NYCDOE

To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form below. The DOE will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you to discuss when and where you can pick up a device. Priority will be given to students most in need, and all devices are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned. There is a limit of one device per student.
To request a device fill out this survey from the NYCDOE by clicking here

Message 9/21

Google classroom class codes remote learning

It is important that you read your emails and messages from your teachers. It is just as important that you communicate with your teachers and advocate counselors if you need any assistance or have any questions. They can assist you in our new reality of remote learning. Each of your teachers will post the joining information for virtual sessions that will take place daily at 10am, 11am & 1pm on the zoom platform as well as provide assignment posts on Google Classroom. It is important that you read your emails and messages from your teachers. You need to be attentive to all assignment posts and the calendar on Google Classroom. Check your email regularly. You can find your Google Classroom Class codes below: