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 Maya and Rebecca, our PTA co-presidents, for joining us on our 5th-grade tours!
Student Life at Morton
It was a short week but still chockfull of fun! Check out some of the things happening at Morton this week.
Visual Arts students work on their weaving projects!
75 Morton teachers and staff work to create our Vision for Equity!
Rivka's 6th-grade advisory played dreidel, ate lakes (made by Norah 's dad) and donuts in honor of Chanukah!
7th-grade scientists created beautiful "textbook pages" to teach others about iron bar!
Dear Families,
Since 75 Morton began, our staff has been focused on equity in all aspects of our school. In our equity work this year, we have begun to examine the impact of teacher identities on students and we have analyzed data related to types of consequences.
This week, our staff Equity Team created our Equity Vision. We will use this vision to guide our professional development and all decisions that we make. At the heart of this vision is the belief that all students perform better academically when learning in a safe, supportive environment where they feel connected to the people around them.
Equity Vision Statement:
We will ensure that all students in our community have the opportunity to build connections, trust, and relationships with staff members and other students.
As a result:
- teachers create safe spaces where students listen and learn about each other's stories and appreciate their identities and culture.
- staff examines their identities, values, and beliefs to understand how they shape their work with students.
This vision statement will also be discussed with the SLT to become more specific about the impact of our work on our families and community. The image below is a powerful reminder that equity means giving everyone what they need and that might look different for different groups of students.
We are inspired and hope you are too,
Valerie
And Also:
Students MUST pass the Health Screening each morning. We have had 2 COVID cases since returning on Monday. If your child is displaying ANY symptoms, please keep them home and get them tested. A reminder: if there is a positive COVID class with close contact in your child's classroom, all close-contact, unvaccinated students must quarantine for 10 days.
If a student is required to quarantine, all work will be posted in google classroom and each teacher will offer a one-hour office hour over the course of the week.
The End of 1st Marking Period was December 3rd. Teachers submit grades on December 10th, and report cards are available December 15th. Student report cards can be found at their NYC Schools Account. A conversion chart for JR can be found here.
From Previous Newsletters:
Students reviewed the importance of wearing a mask in advisory. Slides are here. Please reinforce at home - we've had a few COVID cases in the school and don't want anything to spread!
Kids aged 5 - 12 are now eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. You can locate a vaccination site here (for first or second dose). You can also earn $100 for 75 Morton by naming us as the referring organization.
Jumprope Slides from the information session are located here. Students also used these slides in their WIN period recently to learn how to log-on and use Jumprope
Question? Check the family handbook first!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, 12/1 - Office Hours with Valerie - 6th Grade Families - Zoom link - 3:30 - 4:00pm
Tuesday, Dec. 14th - Magic Show 6:00pm - Register via Zoom link: Morton Magic Show
Wednesday, 12/15 - 6th grade Morton Day period 7/8
Thursday, 12/16 - 7th grade Morton Day period 7/8
Friday, 12/17 - 6\8th grade Morton Day period 7/8
Thursday, 12/23 - Holiday Showcase for students
Friday, 12/24 - Sunday, 1/2 - Winter Break
“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.”