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JAMAICA CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

Jamaica Children’s School is a new and growing district elementary school founded in 2014. We are located on the 4th and 5th floors of the Samuel Huntington campus in the vibrant community of South Jamaica, Queens. We serve students from Kindergarten through Grade 5.

Our community of learners consists of dedicated, motivated, creative, and highly qualified educators and staff who are committed to working as a collaborative team to ensure our students are reaching their full academic, social, emotional and personal potential. We extend learning beyond the walls of the classroom through family and community partnerships, field trips, and other forms of exposure to the real world

We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our vision, mission, values, programs, and amazing team!

Nurturing the Whole Child; Cultivating Innovative Leaders of the Future

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ELA STATE EXAMS ARE THIS WEEK

Below is the schedule for testing.
MONDAY, APRIL 19: GRADE 3 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20: GRADE 4 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: GRADE 5 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

FRIDAY, APRIL 23: REMOTE STUDENTS ONLY IN GRADES 3 TO 5

Please make sure that your child comes to school on the day of their test if your child was opted into the state test.

Please also note that there is instruction all days this week and so your child, whether s/he is testing, is to attend their classes.

Thank you!

P.S. 312Q
BUILDING CLOSURE THROUGH O3/25/2021. ALL INSTRUCTION WILL BE REMOTE!!!

Good Afternoon JCS Family,

After investigating multiple unlinked confirmed cases of COVID-19, the Situation Room has determined that our school building must remain closed for 10 days through 3/25/2021.

We are sorry for the inconvenience.
See you all on APRIL 5, 2021!!!

Thank you!

P.S. 312Q
SCHOOL BUILDING CLOSURE TOMORROW, MARCH 16TH! ALL CLASSES WILL BE REMOTE!!

UPDATE!!! BUILDING CLOSURE TOMORROW, MARCH 16TH!!! ALL CLASSES WILL BE REMOTE!!!

Good Evening JCS Family,

Due to multiple unlinked, confirmed cases of COVID-19 the school building (NOT OUR SCHOOL) will be CLOSED for 24 hours to conduct an investigation.

We will keep you posted as more information becomes available. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Thank you.

P.S. 312Q

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SCHOOL INFORMATION

Dr. Emmanuela Remy, Principal

Latoya Lindsay, Parent Coordinator

Dr. Tammy Pate, Superintendent

Dr. Mauriciere DeGovia, Executive Superintendent

DATES TO REMEMBER FOR APRIL

APRIL 1ST

D28 CEC Meeting @ 6:30 pm

Register to attend

APRIL 5TH

School resumes for ALL

APRIL 6TH

Real TALK with Dr. Remy @ 12 NOON

Topic: State Exams

Register in advance for this meeting

APRIL 7TH

NYSESLAT Parent Workshop in Spanish @ 6pm

Registration information will be posted on Class Dojo

NYSESLAT Parent Workshop in Bangla @ 6pm

Registration information will be posted on Class Dojo

APRIL 8TH

PTA General Meeting @ 5 PM

Register in advance for this meeting

APRIL 13TH

SLT Meeting @ 6:30 PM

Register in advance for this meeting

APRIL 15TH

Picture Day for All

Virtual Community Resource Fair @ 6:30 PM

Register in advance for this meeting

APRIL 16TH

End of Marking Period 3

JCS Tour and Presentation @ 10 am

APRIL 19

Marking Period 4 Begins

NYS ELA Exam Begins

NYSESLAT Exams Begin

Be on the lookout for testing schedule

WEEKLY EVENTS

MINDFULNESS MONDAY WITH MS. COFFIN

Each Monday @ 9:15 am

Zoom Link on Class Dojo

PARENT MINDFULNESS ACTIVITY

By Brain Power Wellness

Each Thursday @ 6 pm

Zoom Link on ClassDojo

FAMILY FUN FRIDAY

Each Friday @ 1:15 pm

Zoom Link on ClassDojo

DAILY SCHEDULE

START TIME: 8:30 AM DISMISSAL TIME: 2:00 PM

OUR SCHOOL MODEL

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
COHORT A & B	COHORT A & B	COHORT A & B	COHORT A & B	REMOTE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL
COHORT D	COHORT D	COHORT D	COHORT D	COHORT D

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

COHORT

A & B

COHORT

A & B

COHORT

A & B

COHORT

A & B

REMOTE INSTRUCTION FOR ALL

COHORT D

LUNCH TIMES

Grade	Time
Kindergarten & Grade 1	10:04am - 10:51am
Grades 2 and 3	10:51am - 11:38am
Grades 4 and 5	11:38am - 12:25pm

CORE VALUE of the Month: Voice & Grit

P.A.S.S.I.O.N Trait of the Month: On Point

Country of the Month: Tanzania

Events of the Week

VIRTUAL SCHOOL STORE IS OPEN!!!

ELA STATE EXAM THIS WEEK. PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE UNDER FEATURED EVENTS

THURSDAY, APRIL 22 - EARTH DAY

FRIDAY, APRIL 23RD - PTA MOVIE NIGHT (Grade 5 Fundraiser) - Flyer coming soon

WEEKLY PARENT MINDFULNESS ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY FUN FRIDAY

FEATURED NEWS AND EVENTS

TESTING SCHEDULE FOR ELA STATE EXAM

MONDAY, APRIL 19: GRADE 3 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

TUESDAY, APRIL 20: GRADE 4 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: GRADE 5 (INPERSON STUDENTS ONLY)

FRIDAY, APRIL 23: REMOTE STUDENTS ONLY IN GRADES 3 TO 5

Please make sure that your child comes to school on the day of their test if your child was opted into the state test.

Please also note that there is instruction all days this week and so your child, whether or not s/he is testing, is to attend their classes.

JCS students working collaboratively on assignment JCS students using technology to complete task