As a result of return to school changes, Parent Space: Racism in America is postponed until early October. The monthly study group will meet online to discuss the book Raising White Kids.

Empathy and Humanity: Literature in the Time of Covid.

Thank you for taking the time to read this- while I have been working with Donors Choose for many years, this is uncharted territory to request books shipped to my home where I individually wrap and mail them out to students- what a shift for us all, on every possible level.

My students all live in New York City but in varying settings and circumstances. While some have the means to compensate for what is lost in the classroom, many don’t have ready access to books and supplies.

As an English teacher, I’ve always believed that if kids have books, then anything can happen. It’s the least I can help with during these times.

For our summer reading, students will read short story collections of their choice, examining a particular author’s craft, style, and ability to shape meaningful characters and settings. In the fall, we will begin our curriculum, either near or far, by examining the specific elements of the short story as a unique genre.

Thanks so much,
Rita Ross

We Want To Hear Your Voice!

*Clarification: All SLT meetings are always open to everyone, however, people may not speak until the comment period (agenda item #3)*

Hello Baruch students and families!

We hope you are staying safe and healthy in this unprecedented time.

We wanted to inform everyone that tomorrow’s SLT (Student Leadership Team) meeting is available to all Baruchains and/or families.

Here are the details/agenda:
What: SLT Meeting
When: Thursday, May 14
Time: 5:00 pm
Who: Any Baruch community member may attend to listen and participate during the open comment period.
Where:
Join Microsoft Teams Meeting (click on link for video)
+1 347-966-4114 United States, New York City (Toll)
Conference ID: 973 200 569#

Agenda:
1. Reflect on remote learning:
-Review NYCDOE remote survey data

2. Looking to next year:
-Review AP course plan options for 2020-2021
-budget updates – priorities
-SLT election updates
-What will school look like in September – begin envisioning

3. Open call

All positions on the PTA Executive Committee, except two Members-at-large positions. Open positions are:

• President or Co-Presidents
• Treasurer or Co-Treasurers
• Recording Secretary or Co-Secretaries
• Communications Secretary or Co-Secretaries

Self nominations are welcome. Co-positions must run as a pair.

If you are interested or would like to know more, please email bcchs.pta@gmail.com.

• Share this NYCSA parent overview flyer with families to inform them about the new emergency contact feature (translated versions of the flyer are available on the public NYC Schools Account website).
• Help parents/guardians set up an NYCSA account using the Family Access Management (FAM) Tool.