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 Elissa Hason and Sonia Mukani (moms of 6th graders) for rolling up their sleeves and working on the rooftop garden with me yesterday. Thanks also to Olivia and Nicole for getting the ball rolling. We should be ready to start seeds up there next week! - Amanda Gelber
Complete the School Survey and enter your child into a RAFFLE for Morton Swag and an Elevator Pass! The survey window CLOSES on FRIDAY!! We're currently at 29.2% - can we get to 80% by the end of the week?!?!
1) Complete the school survey!
Link: https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/reports/school-quality/nyc-school-survey
Code: f######### (f + Child’s OSIS Number)
You can get your child's OSIS number from any teacher at the school!
2) Enter your child's name into the RAFFLE once the survey is complete!
Link: Raffle Google Form
BONUS: The class with the most surveys completed wins a pizza party!
810 is STILL leading the pack!
Student Life at Morton
Check out what's happening at 75 Morton!
6th-grade students and teachers love Ballroom Basix!
Advisory Olympics brought out the best in our students - fun, laughter, and advisory pride! Winning advisories:
6th Grade - Hana's Advisory!
7th Grade - Bill's Advisory!
8th Grade - Melicca's Advisory!
Dear Families,
Happy Spring! What a beautiful weekend to welcome the change in season. The bulbs planted months ago outside of the school by Olivia and families are starting to bloom, and the roof garden is on its way to a new start. Inside 75 Morton, it feels like spring as well. After a difficult February, we are emerging stronger and ready to grow and bloom.
Thank you for all of your support as we weathered a difficult winter. I'm looking forward to the continued growth of our students and community!
Love,
Valerie
NYS ELA and Math Tests
The ELA test will be administered March 29-30. The Math test will be administered April 26-27
Please see these guides for families for more information.
If you have questions or concerns about the tests, email Katie@75morton.org
And Also:
7th grade - On Tuesday, March 22nd and Friday, March 25th, the Village Preservation Society will be presenting to 7th grade social studies classes about Black History in Greenwich Village.
Picture Makeups/Retakes: Thursday, March 24
If you missed picture day, please EMAIL Jill by Wednesday, March 23 if your child would like their photos retaken! jill@75morton.org
From Previous Newsletters:
Access report cards for Marking Period 2 at https://mystudent.nyc/
Spring trimester for Afterschool began on Monday, March 14th.
- Here is the link to view our activity schedule (there are a few tabs to scroll through) and here is our registration link.
- If you have any questions, please email Cynthia cdeleon@manhattanyouth.org
UPDATED QUARANTINE POLICY 1/31/22 - Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and New York State Department of Health (DOH) guidance, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) has shortened the isolation period for K-12 students with a positive COVID-19 test result from 10 days to 5 days.This means if your child tests positive for COVID-19 and is in kindergarten or higher, your child can return to school on Day 6 if they have no symptoms or their symptoms are improving, and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. Students returning from isolation on Day 6 must wear a well-fitting mask such as a KN95, KF94, or a cloth mask over a disposable surgical mask on Days 6–10.
Please see all updates and COVID 19 information from the DOE here.
Question? Check the family handbook first!
Important Dates:
Thursday, March 24th - Picture Retakes
Tuesday and Wednesday, March 29th -30th - ELA State Exam
Friday, April 1st - Senior Breakfast
April 15 - 24th - Spring Break
April 26th - 27th - Math State Exam
May 2nd - No School - Eid al-Fitr
May 19th - Career Day
May 30th - No School - Memorial Day
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.