Join us for a parent workshop where you can learn about the NYC Schools Accounts. You must register in advance for this meeting by clicking on the links below.
When: January 27
Time: 5pm
Parent Survey
Dear Families,
We want to hear from you! Please complete the District 24 Parent-Centered Survey by clicking on the link below. This survey is similar to the Learning Environment Survey that you have completed in the past.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact our parent coordinator, Tanya Melito at tmelito@schools.nyc.gov.
Confirmed Case of COVID-19, close contacts quarantined
Dear P.S. 007 Louis F. Simeone at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Community:
As a result of determinations made by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and The NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2), a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school.
Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the NYC Test & Trace Corps (T2).
What Happens Now?
- All students and staff in the affected class(es) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 14 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
- T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 14 days.
- Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
- All areas visited by the person with COVID-19 will be deep cleaned, disinfected, and reopened.
- If your child is feeling sick, keep them at home.
How Do We Stay Healthy?
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
- Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
- Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
- Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How Can I Stay Updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
Our School Building Reopens Tomorrow!
School Building Cleared for Reopening
1/20/2021 11:45 AM
Dear P.S. 7 – QUEENS at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Families:
Today I am writing to share an important update about our school building. Since closing the building following multiple unlinked COVID-19 cases in our school community, the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have completed a thorough investigation. They have determined that the building is clear to reopen for regularly scheduled activities on 1/21/2021.
Here is guidance from DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE) to help clarify next steps:
- Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
- Close contacts of the person who tested positive have been notified and will continue their 10-day quarantine period. If additional close contacts are identified, they will also be instructed to quarantine for 10 days.
- The NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect quarantining New Yorkers to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
How do we stay healthy?
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
- Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
- Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
- Wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
1/20/2021 11:45 AM
Dear Member of the P.S. 7 – QUEENS – Q007 at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Community:
In this letter you will find information about when students and staff can return to school after experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. This guidance reflects the expertise of the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2).
When Is It Safe to Return to the School Building?
Any student or staff member who has tested positive for COVID-19 can return to school only after:
- Isolating for 10 days AND
- Being fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication AND
- Is experiencing overall improvement in symptoms
Please note:
- For people with symptoms, the infectious period generally begins two days before symptoms start and continues for ten days from when symptoms begin.
- For people with no symptoms (asymptomatic), the infectious period is estimated to begin two days before COVID-19 testing to ten days after testing.
- One may continue to receive a positive COVID-19 test result for up to three months even though they are no longer infectious.
If a student or staff member showed symptoms but tested negative for COVID-19, they can return to school only after:
- Being fever free 24 hours without the use of medication AND
- Overall symptoms are improving
If a student or staff member did not get tested for COVID-19 but showed symptoms, they can return to school only after:
- At least 10 days have passed since symptoms started AND
- They have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of medication AND
- Overall symptoms are improving
If a student or staff member is considered a close contact of an individual who has tested positive, they can return to school only after:
- Quarantining for 10-days since their last exposure to that case (even if you receive a subsequent negative COVID-19 test result)
Students in quarantine should participate in remote learning to the extent possible.
How can I stay updated?
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Thank you for your cooperation. Health and safety will always come first in New York City public schools, no matter what.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
January PTA Meeting
P.S. 7Q Parent Teacher Association
Guadalupe Puryear, PTA President
Dina Vasquez, Recording Secretary
Jennifer Molina, Treasurer Jennifer Organo-Giri, Co-Treasurer
Dear Parents of PS 7 Louis F. Simeone,
Please join us on our virtual PTA meeting for the month of January to stay informed regarding PTA related matters and any updates. We appreciate your continued cooperation and support!
Date: Wednesday January 27, 2021
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Agenda:
- Financial Report
- Announcements
- Principal Update
- Q & A
We look forward to having you attend!
Building Closure Due to COVID Cases
Due to multiple unlinked positive COVID cases in our school, we will be closed through January 20th and will be in 100% remote learning. Please check your child’s Google Classroom page for Zoom meeting times. Thank you for your understanding.
10 Day Building Closure Due to Multiple Confirmed Cases
1/12/2021 2:51 PM
Dear P.S. 7 – QUEENS at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Families:
I’m writing to inform you that following an initial 24 hour closure of our school building, the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have determined that the building must remain closed through 1/20/2021.
Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of the DOHMH, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and T2.
What Happens Now?
● The school building will remain closed through 1/20/2021, and all teaching and learning will continue remotely. Staff and students may return to school on 1/21/2021.
● Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
● Close contacts of the person who tested positive have been notified, and will continue their 10-day quarantine period. If additional close contacts are identified, they will also be instructed to quarantine for 10 days.
How Do We Stay Healthy?
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
3. Wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts, and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319). For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
Middle School Workshop Event Recording
If you were unable to attend the Middle School Workshop, you may now view the recording. Please note that you will be required to login to Zoom:
Password: yF.i9k?x
You may also click or tap below to view a PDF of the presentations used in the workshop:
School Building Closure 1/12/21
Due to multiple unlinked positive COVID cases in our school, we will be closed tomorrow and will be in 100% remote learning, Tuesday, January 12th, 2021.
Please check your child’s Google Classroom page for Zoom meeting times. Thank you for your understanding.
Covid-19 Cases & Building Closure
24 Hour School Building Closure
1/10/2021 12:51 PM
Dear P.S. 7 – QUEENS – Q007 at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Families:
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) determined that two or more members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 within seven days of each other. As a result, the school building will close for an initial 24 hours to investigate the source(s) of transmission.
Below you will find information on next steps to protect the health of you, your child, and the school community. This guidance reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
What Happens Now?
- Effective 1/11/2021, the school building will close for an initial 24 hours. All students will transition to fully remote learning for this period. During this time, T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation and the school will be cleaned and disinfected.
- All students and staff in the affected class(es) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
- Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the building until they are no longer infectious.
- T2 and DOHMH will identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.
- Based on the status of the investigation, I will communicate with you each night about the status of opening the next morning for everyone who is not a close contact.
How do we stay healthy?
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
- Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
- Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
- Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with these resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
Confirmed Case of COVID-19, close contacts quarantined
1/10/2021 12:49 PM
Dear P.S. 007 Louis F. Simeone at 80-55 CORNISH AVENUE Community:
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) have determined that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19, and may have exposed others while at school.
Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep you, your child, and our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
What Happens Now?
- All students and staff in the affected class(es) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts,” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
- T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.
- Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
- All areas visited by the person with COVID-19 will be deep cleaned, disinfected, and reopened.
- If your child is feeling sick, keep them at home.
How do we stay healthy?
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
- Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
- Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
- Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
Jason Chin
Join our Middle School Workshop
PS7 Academy Cordially Invites You to Our Middle School Workshop
Tuesday, January 12th
at 8:30am via Zoom
Meeting ID: 826 7604 4024
Passcode: 123456
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,82676044024#,,,,*123456# US (New York)
Chinese and Spanish Translation will be available
If you are unable to attend, we will post a copy of the presentation, as well as a recorded version of the meeting, on the school’s website at www.ps7queens.org
Additionally, the presentation and other resources will be posted in the “MS Process” Google Classroom.
If you need assistance, please contact us to set up a day and time to meet (Tuesdays-Fridays).
If you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Brody, by calling the school at (718) 429-5287 or via email at tbrody2@schools.nyc.gov.
For a printable flyer, click here: P.S. 7 Academy Middle School Workshop Flyer