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 Jane Bradbury for leading our staff through mindfulness exercises during Monday morning professional developments!
Student Life at Morton
Check out some of the things happening at Morton before we went on break!
8th graders participated in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Day of Service in advisory!
8th graders participate in a Regents lab to determine the effect of exercise on rate of cellular respiration (curly straws for safety!)
8th-grade ELA students worked on their creative pieces for their final projects!
Kindness Bank created by 7th-grade students!
Dear Families,
Service to others is a deeply held belief in my family, and the question presented by Dr. King, "What are you doing for others?" guides the choices I make as a leader and educator. As we celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, it is important to remember all the ways we can "do" for others, both big and small. I invite you to join me in practicing demonstrating love through actions and "doing for others."
With love,
Valerie
75 Morton’s GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)
Wednesdays at 8am in Room 426
Our GSA promotes inclusion, advocacy, and justice for students who identify on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum.
ALL ARE WELCOME.
Black Student Union
75 Morton is a diverse school, but it is a majority white school (45% of our students are white.) Black students represent 25% of NYC’s student population, but only 12% of our population at 75 Morton. It can be hard to be a minority in a school. Many students who identify as Black have expressed a need to have a safe space in our school community.
Discuss race and racism in our lives and in the world around us.
We want to work together to build a more inclusive school.
We want to celebrate and share our cultures & pride
Discuss identity
Create and establish meaningful relationships between students
The BSU aims to create strong bonds within a small group, with the hope to establish an even stronger and more inclusive community.
And Also:
Mid-Year ELA MAP Assessments will take place this week.
Wednesday periods 1 -3 6th grade
Thursday periods 1 - 3 8th grade
Friday periods 1 - 3 7th grade
FAQs for families can be found here if you need a refresher!
Please complete the health screening every morning. Please do not send students to school if they have symptoms.
Students will be moving to their regular classrooms this week. If it becomes a safety concern, we will return to home base. However, we are seeing a steep decline in positive COVID cases in the school, and students and teachers would like to return to switching classrooms.
From Previous Newsletters:
If a student is required to quarantine based on NYC DOE protocols, all work will be posted in google classroom. Google classroom work will only be available for those students.
Reminder - three mask warnings = no out lunch. Please make sure your child comes to school will a well-fitting mask.
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.
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.
Question? Check the family handbook first!
Important Dates:
Wednesday, January 19th - MAP ELA 6th grade periods 1 - 3
Wednesday, January 19th - Office Hours with Valerie - 3:30 - 4:00pm
Thursday, January 20th - MAP ELA 8th grade periods 1 - 3
Friday, January 21st - MAP ELA 7th grade periods 1 - 3
Monday, January 24th - Friday, January 28th - Spirit Week!
Tuesday, February 15th - Picture Day!
Thursday, February 17th - Talent Show (pds 4, 5, 6)
Monday, February 21st - Friday, February 25th - Mid-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.”