Covid-19 Updates
Announcements
Have a question or need support? Call our main office at 718-604-6910. Our office extensions include an opportunity to talk to a member of the Launch staff about attendance, tech support, enrollment, special education, and parent support.
Parent Coordinator Office Hours
Ms. Sheryl Davis is offering office hours for families. If you would like to check in with Ms. Davis she is available Monday - Thursday - 10:00am - 1:00pm. She’ll be available by phone (917-589-4466), Google Hangout or email (Sdavis@launchschool.org).
Tech Support Office Hours
Mr. Macho is offering office hours to support students and families with technology questions. If you have a question for Mr. Macho, he will be available daily from 9:30-11:30am for questions big and small!
Covid-19 Family Communication
UPDATES TO SPRING VACATION WEEK:
As you may have seen on your Launch calendar, next week was the start of our spring break. There are some adjustments based on guidance from New York State and the Department of Education.
There will not be school or classwork assigned on Thursday or Friday, April 9 and 10. Beginning Monday, April 13, we will be assigning daily classwork as usual in our distance learning program. There will be crew assignments as well.
PROGRESS REPORTS and REPORT CARDS:
We sent out progress reports to families and to students earlier this week. Students were graded entirely on work completion to recognize and honor their dedication to learning and the scale for grades was 1-4. If you did not receive your child’s progress report, please contact Jhonell Williams, our Director of School Operations at jwilliams@launchschool.org or 718-715-1178.
Students, We Miss You
A video message from Launch staff
Family Resources
MEALS FOR ALL NEW YORKERS FROM THE DOE
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 7:30AM to 1:30PM, Monday through Friday
- Meals Hubs will operate for children and families from 7:30AM to 11:30AM, and for adults from 11:30AM to 1:30PM
- 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 this tool to find a location near you: https://www.opt-osfns.
org/schoolfoodny/meals/ default.aspx
GROCERIES FROM THE CAMPAIGN AGAINST HUNGER
If you need food assistance, please visit The Campaign Against Hunger (TCAH) one of NYC's largest pantries located at 2010 Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11233.
TCAH is opened Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. - 6 p.m. TCAH is distributing bags of nutritious groceries everyday to families, you do not need to be a client of the pantry.
They only ask that you sign for the food once received. They are using a "curbside" distribution method with enhanced safety which means that you can wait on line while maintaining social distancing. You can also reach TCAH at 718.773.3551 ext 123.