Morton Magic!
Have a shout out to a parent or member of our community? Please share at info@75morton.org and we will be sure to include in the weekly newsletter!
Shout out to Deborah Assayag for the bounty of delicious food!
Student Life at Morton
Every day is full of learning and fun! Check out some of the things happening at Morton this week.
7th-graders built mini-marshmallow towers in advisory!
Girls' soccer won their first match!
Science teachers begin planting seeds in the Hydroponics Lab!
Dear Families,
As a staff, we have noticed that students need a lot more emotional support and direct teaching of interpersonal skills than in previous years. As I've mentioned in previous newsletters, this was expected but not to the degree to which we have seen over the past month.
Generally, we're seeing student behaviors that are a year or two behind "typical" middle school development (see the chart above). When we think about the impact of interrupted learning, it makes sense that there are gaps in academic skills as well emotional and interpersonal skills. These interruptions are showing up in unexpected places - I've discovered my daughter, a very active 2nd grader, is lagging in her gross-motor skills. My husband and I think this because she didn't have PE for one and a half years, where she would have been learning and practicing skills that we as parents do not even consider.
Many students are demonstrating "lagging skills," and we are working to create advisory lessons and to give the students what they need. One example is on Wednesday, students in all grades will participate in this advisory lesson.
This will take love, time, and patience, but we are committed to supporting ALL students.
Valerie
And Also:
- 7th-Grade ID Photos will be taken this week, with out lunch starting as soon as we can. Our CAAS machine broke, but it's now up and running, so we are hoping to have 7th graders outside starting Wednesday. As a reminder, out lunch is a privilege.
- Red Bulls Soccer Match - Sunday, October 17th at 1pm - I'm obsessed with Ted Lasso, so I'll be there! Come join the fun!
Join us for our first community activity and fundraiser. Bring the whole family and cheer on the New York Red Bulls as they take on New York City.
Tickets are $36 per person and are limited.
75 Morton families will be seated together so come with a friend or two!
Click here to buy your tickets today!
For directions to the arena and to purchase your tickets click here.
- Field Trips - Students will have their first advisory field trip next week. Please be sure you have completed the blue card and given consent for walking field trips!
From Previous Newsletters:
-Be sure you have completed the blue card, out lunch consent form (optional), and comfort dog consent forms. They are VERY important!
- Question? Check the family handbook first!
- COVID Testing Consent
If your child is not vaccinated, please complete the COVID Testing Consent Form.
It is located in your NYC Schools Account (NYCSA), or you can complete it by submitting a signed paper consent form. We will send these home with students as well.
- Vaccination
Students who have been vaccinated need to upload proof in the portal: COVID-19 Vaccination Portal
Important Dates:
Tuesday, 10/12 - Lockdown Drill
Tuesday, 10/12 - Math MAP assessment
Wednesday, 10/13 - Out lunch for 7th graders begins (I hope!)
Wednesday, 10/13 - 3:30 - 4:30 Zoom Office Hours with Valerie (6th-grade families)
Thursday, 10/14 - Math MAP assessment
Wednesday, 10/20 - 6th-grade advisory field trips (pd 5-8)
Wednesday, 10/20 - 3:30 - 4:30 Zoom Office Hours with Valerie (7th-grade families)
Thursday, 10/21 - 7th-grade advisory field trips (pd 5-8)
Friday, 10/22 - 8th-grade advisory field trips (pd 5-8)
Wednesday, 10/27 - 3:30 - 4:30 Zoom Office Hours with Valerie (8th-grade families)
Friday, 10/29 - 6th grade Halloween Dance (4:30 - 6pm)
Tuesday, 11/2 - Election Day - No students in the building - Async Google Classroom Work
“Looking for a way to support our teachers and show them some love? Teachers love snacks! You can have them sent to the main office. Email jill@75morton.org or PTA@75morton.org if you have questions.”