Family Resources

Go To:

• COVID Test Info and Sites for Fall 2020
• Updated Social Stories for Fall 2020
• Safety in School and the Community Week Fall 2020
• COVID Resources For Students and Families Fall 2020
• Re-Opening Guidance for Fall 2020
• Parent Resources Update for Spring 2020
• Parent Resources Document for Spring 2020

COVID Testing Info and Sites for Fall 2020

Overview of tests, procedures and locations: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

Free rapid tests (appointment required): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-rapid-testing.page

Priority testing for DOE students and staff (walk-in only): https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/get-tested/doe-employee-testing.page

Updated Social Stories for Fall 2020

Here are some updated resources you can download to help with the transition back to school during COVID-19!

Reece Back to School:

PDF: Purple Reece Back to School Social Story
PDF: Blue/Green/Yellow Reece Back to School Social Story
PDF: Red/Orange Reece Back to School Social Story

COVID Testing:

PDF: Getting Tested for COVID-19 Social Story

Safety in School and the Community Week Fall 2020

Safety Week Downloads

PDF: Safety Week for Orange and Red
PDF: Safety Week for Purple, Turquoise, and Yellow

COVID Resources For Students and Families Fall 2020

Here you will find a list of resources you can download to help with the transition back to school during COVID-19.

First steps and getting prepared:

Powerpoint: Preparing your child for the new school year during COVID
PDF: September 2020 Back to School Steps Calendar

Resources for adjusting to wearing a mask:

PDF: Wearing My Mask at School
PDF: Reece OT Department’s Mask Preparation Tips

Fall 2020 Re-Opening Guidance (7/30)

For resources on the Reece School reopening this fall including informational pdf booklet and FAQ please visit: www.reeceschool.org/Reece-School-Reopening-Guide.

Parent Resources Update (5/27)

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.

• Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • No one will be turned away at any time
  • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time
  • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
• No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
• Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
• No registration or ID required

Use our Meal Hub lookup tool to find a location near you!   https://www.schools.nyc.gov/freemeals

Also, during the COVID-19 public health crisis, NYC id taking steps to make sure every New Yorker has access to food they need. Please go to:

https://dsny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=35901167a9d84fb0a2e0672d344f176f

It’s still not too late, families that want to request a device should fill out the Remote Learning Device Request form, below.

Remember, there is no deadline for this request, please fill out the form today to get a device for your child. Please click on the link below.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/ipad-distribution

COVID -19 updates: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Information regarding face covering please go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/resources/facecoverings.page
NY State Education support system: http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/covid-19-resources-families-and-communities
Supporting families during COVID-19: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Free COVID 19 testing and Antibody testing: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

The Mexican Coalition – Coalition Mexicana – received a grant to hire navigators to help people (including those who are under documented) get access to whatever benefits are available to them in NYC.  They are also connecting families to NYU and Columbia students who are offering tutoring assistance.

Contact: jguzman@coalicionmexicana.org for more info or make referrals at info@coalicionmexicana.org

Western Queens is providing teletherapy services at this time with no waitlist. They provide free services so no need for insurance. It is short-term therapy, so families are seen for no more than 3 months. Here is the contact information: Western Queens Prevention Services http://mhpwq.org/

Download a PDF copy of this week’s Remote Learning Flyer: Resources, Updates & Information 5-27

Parent Resources Document (5/20)

The New York City Department of Education is committed to making three free meals available daily for any New Yorker. Any New Yorker who wants one can get three free meals a day at more than 400 Meal Hubs across the city.

• Meals can be picked up at all Meal Hubs 7:30 am to 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30 am to 11:30 am, and for adults from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
  • No one will be turned away at any time
  • All adults and children can pick up three meals at one time
  • Vegetarian and halal options available at all sites
• No dining space is available, so meals must be eaten off premises
• Parents and guardians may pick up meals for their children
• No registration or ID required

Use our Meal Hub lookup tool to find a location near you!   https://www.schools.nyc.gov/freemeals

Also, during the COVID-19 public health crisis, NYC id taking steps to make sure every New Yorker has access to food they need.  Please go to:

https://dsny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=35901167a9d84fb0a2e0672d344f176f

It’s still not too late, families that want to request a device should fill out the Remote Learning Device Request form, below.

Remember, there is no deadline for this request, please fill out the form today to get a device for your child. Please click on the link below.

https://www.schools.nyc.gov/learn-at-home/ipad-distribution

COVID -19 updates: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/home
Information regarding face covering please go to: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/coronavirus/resources/facecoverings.page
NY State Education support system: http://www.nysed.gov/postsecondary-services/covid-19-resources-families-and-communities
Supporting families during COVID-19: https://childmind.org/coping-during-covid-19-resources-for-parents/
Free COVID 19 testing and Antibody testing: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-testing

REMINDER:  SO Fun Friday is every Friday from 2:00 – 2:30pm until June 26^th, if you (family included!) would like to join!  Registration closes 10 minutes before the class.  Below is the link to register.  Where it says student name, just put in your own.  Materials and Zoom link will be emailed every Tuesday before each class.

Registration Link: https://www.sofuncity.com/reeceonline

Download a PDF copy of this week’s Remote Learning Flyer: Resources, Updates and Information

Go To:

• Online Resources
• Books to Start the Conversation
• Read-Alouds

Online Resources

National Museum of African American History and Culture: Being Antiracist (All Ages)
USA Today: George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children? (All Ages)
Today’s Parent: How to Talk to Kids about Racism- An age-by-age guide  (All Ages)
American Psychological Association: Talking to Kids About Discrimination  (All Ages)
University of Pennsylvannia – Talking to Children After Racial Incidents  (All Ages)
NPR: Having ‘The Talk’: Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions  (All Ages)
Embrace Race Podcast: Supporting Kids Of Color In the Wake Of Racialized Violence  (All Ages)
“New York Times: Talking to Kids About Racial Violence”  (All Ages)
Yes! Magazine: 7 Reminders for White Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People  (All Ages)
ADL: Anti-Bias Tools and Strategies  (All Ages)
Children’s Community School: They’re Not Too Young to Talk About Race | Infographic  (All Ages)
Child Mind: Talking to Kids about Race and Violence in America  (All Ages)
Center for Racial Justice in Education: Resources for Talking about Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids  (All Ages)
Everyday Feminism: 6 Things White Parents Can Do to Raise Racially Conscious Children  (All Ages)
Aha! Parenting: Talking With Children About Racism, Police Brutality and Protests  (All Ages)
National Association of Independent Schools: What White Children Need to Know About Race  (All Ages)
Pretty Good Design: Are Kids Too Young to Talk About Race? | Infographic  (All Ages)
Children’s Literature Suggestions from ADL  (Younger Children)
Here We Read: The 2018 Ultimate List of Diverse Children’s Books  (Younger Children)
Embrace Race: 31 Children’s Books to Support Conversations on Race, Racism and Resistance  (Younger Children)
Momentous Institute: Talking to Teens about Race  (Teens)
Parent and Teen: Talking about Race with Teens  (Teens)
Vice: Self-Care Tips for Black People Who Are Struggling With This Very Painful Week  (Adults)

Books to Start the Conversation

► Ellie Marches On – Click to Purchase
► Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor – Click to Purchase
► The Day You Begin – Click to Purchase
► Same, Same But Different – Click to Purchase
► Lila and the Crow – Click to Purchase
► All Families Invited – Click to Purchase
► The Wall: A Timeless Tale (Happy Fox Books) A Children’s Picture Book About the Benefits of Diversity, How We Thrive When We Work Together, and the Damage That Can Be Done by Barriers Between Us – Click to Purchase
► The Big Umbrella – Click to Purchase
► I’m Mixed! – Click to Purchase
► What Makes Us Unique?: Our First Talk About Diversity – Click to Purchase
► Chocolate Me! by Taye Diggs – Click to Purchase
► Equality’s Call: The Story of Voting Rights in America – Click to Purchase
► The Other Side – Click to Purchase

Read Alouds

Let’s Talk About Race
The Colors of Us
I Love the Skin I’m In!
A Kids Book About Racism
Sesame Street: Whoopi’s Skin and Elmo’s Fur
Same Same, but Different
Sesame Street: We’re Different, We’re the Same
All Are Welcome
The Day you Begin
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