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 the PTA for organizing our Red Bulls soccer game fundraiser!
Shout out to all of the families and students who came out to the game today!
Student Life at Morton
Every day is full of learning and fun! Check out some of the things happening at Morton this week.
GSA passed out ribbons in honor of National Coming Out Day!
Drama students rehearse their open scenes - their first project of the year!
7th-grade students work on their reading responses!
Dear Families,
This week we will have our first “Morton Day.” Each advisory will embark on an adventure outside of school. I’ve heard plans of scavenger hunts, haunted tours, and picnics on Little Island!
Wednesday - 6th grade periods 5-8
Thursday - 7th grade periods 5-8
Friday - 8th grade periods 5-8
Days like this are important for advisors and students to build relationships with one another and feel a connection to the school community. It also feels like a bit of a return to normalcy - we can have field trips! We are all looking forward to it.
We will share lots of pictures of the day so that you can see all of the fun. If you are available to volunteer or donate any supplies to your child’s advisory, please reach out to them.
Best,
Valerie
And Also:
- 7th-Grade Out Lunch Starts Monday! Students MUST have their ID (no exceptions) to attend out lunch.
- Parent University is an online education portal from the NYC Dept. of Education which offers free, pre-recorded and live, online courses in adult education, arts, early childhood education, enrollment, health and fitness, multilingual learners, parent leadership, remote learning and technology, school buildings and operations, and special education. This short video tutorial explains how to create an account.
- Registration is open for grades 2–12 virtual reading and math tutoring from Hearts of Gold and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. Students will receive free 40-minute tutoring sessions at least two times a week from 10/4/21–5/20/22. Register here.
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:
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 - 4:00 Zoom Office Hours with Valerie (8th-grade families)
Wednesday, 10/27 - 5 - 7pm - Morton Mix and Mingle
Friday, 10/29 - 4:30 - 6:00pm - 6th grade Halloween Dance
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.”