Announcements

• Spring Parent Teacher Conferences Notice

  Hello P12X Families,

  As the majority of our students are still home due to the COVID-19 restrictions on class size, Parent Teacher Conference will take place virtual for all.  Please save one of the days below to speak with your child's teachers.

  The date and hours for Parent Teacher Conference are:                                                                       

  Wednesday, March 10th at 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM (virtually)

  Thursday, March 11th at 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM (virtually)

  PTC will take place via virtual and/or telephone calls by your child’s teacher. You can contact your child’s teacher by phone, email, Remind, and/or Google Class Room. You can also call the school site your child’s is in. The main sate number is718-409-9040.

  • March PTC 2021 Parent Letter 1.docx

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• ATTEND AN INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN ABOUT SUPPORTS AND SERVICES

  Dear Parents of P12X,

  The OPWDD Front Door Information Sessions will outline the process of how you can become eligible for supports and services, the types of supports and services available and where you can go to get assistance. Registration for the Front Door Information Sessions is done locally through your Regional Office or voluntary agency provider. Please see the attached flyer for details. 

  • Final- Front Door Session English_ Spanish.docx

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• AHRC Guardianship Training

  On February 23, 2021 at 10:00 AM AHRC will be hosting a virtual guardianship training. Please see the attached form to sign up and return it to your child's classroom teacher. 

  • Guardianship Overview Flyer final _ English.docx

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• Citywide Council for District 75: BUSINESS & CALENDAR MEETING NOTICE

  Date: Wednesday, February 10, 2021
  Time: 6:30 pm to 9:00pm
  Join Zoom Meeting
  https://zoom.us/j/2343185129
  Call Option: 1-646-558-8656, (New York) Meeting ID: 234 318 5129
  Passcode: 101092

  
  Interpretación en español
  Dial In Join Microsoft Teams Meeting tel:+13479664114,
  Conference ID: Phone Conference ID:225183679#
  OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

  • CCD75 Business Calendar Meeting Feb10 2021.doc

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• Parent Workshop: Managing and Preventing Challenging Behaviors

  Presenter Dr. Jed Baker

  The Social Skills Training Project (3 Part Workshop Series)

   Session 2:  Managing and Preventing Challenging Behaviors

  This course is designed to help parents, caregivers, teachers and therapists an understanding of the following:  Identifying common triggers to frustration and anxiety: Internal Triggers, Sensory needs, lack of structure, demands and fears, disappointment/delay gratification, threats to self-esteem and lack of desired attention. Individuals will learn how to create prevention plans for each of the 7 common triggers, and manage anxiety

  Join Zoom Meeting

  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82672300673

   

  WHEN:           Thursday, February 4th

  TIME:            4:00 pm to 5:30 Pm

  REGISTER:  To Register Please Contact Julene Mays at : Jmays4@schools.nyc.gov

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• All NYC public school buildings will be closed February 1-2, all instruction will take place remotely

  All NYC public school buildings will be closed February 1-2, all instruction will take place remotely

  •  Posted 9:30 AM EST, Sunday January 31, 2021 Updated 10:51 AM EST, Monday February 1, 2021

  Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public school buildings will are closed today, Monday, February 2, 2021 and will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 2, 2021. All instruction will take place remotely.  

  • Learning Bridges and Learning Labs, after-school programs, adult education, and YABC programs are cancelled tomorrow. 
  • Food distribution sites are closed.
  • For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate tomorrow.

  The Situation Room will be open tomorrow and can be reached at (212) 393-2780 or rts@buildings.nyc.gov (Open external link). In-school COVID-19 testing will not take place tomorrow, and will resume next week for those schools that were scheduled for tomorrow.

  DOE central and field offices will remain open. Non-school-based staff who are working remotely should continue to do so; those who have been reporting in person should consult with their supervisor as to whether their work can be done remotely tomorrow should conditions prevent safe travel. We urge staff to exercise caution when going outside and to use public transportation whenever possible. 

  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for tomorrow and NYC Emergency Management has also issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory beginning tonight through tomorrow afternoon.

  • Snow is anticipated to begin tonight and continue until as late as noon tomorrow.
  • We are working in close communication with DOT and NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) throughout the next 24 hours.
  • Safety is of the utmost importance. New Yorkers are encouraged to use public transportation during storm conditions and use caution when walking, biking and driving and allow for additional travel time. 

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• Postsecondary & Advocacy Workshop 1/19/2021

  The Overview of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities workshop for students, parents and staff will take place on Tuesday, January 19^that 10:00 a.m. Attendees will learn how MOPD partners with all City offices and agencies to consistently ensure that the rights and concerns of the disability community are included in all City initiatives and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities.

  (This workshop is for high school students, their parents, 2019-20 graduates receiving 21+ consultancy services and staff.) 

   

  WHEN: January 19th, 2021
  TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
  REGISTER:  https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=tyxJGEXvYUWFcQxC5fesB4kDxkrpCWpEnHgEcMWXouFURE1ISThXQUQ4RDRFS0E0N1YxODI1OTkzVy4u

   

  Please note: The link to join the session will be sent upon completion of registration.

  Please reach out to Natalie McQueen at nmcqueen@schools.nyc.gov with any questions you may have.

  
  *This workshop will be presented in English.

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• Transition training for families 1/21/2021

  A family guide to transition planning with your student and IEP Team to prepare your child for life after high school: 

  • Assess your child's strengths, interests, and needs for successful transition planning
  • Establish measurable post-secondary goals and annual goals 
  • Identify appropriate transition services and coordinated activities

  All NYC families are welcome to attend. 

   

  Tuesday January 21, 2021 5:30-6:45 

   

  The Brooklyn Regional Partnership Center and the School-Age Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center 

  LOCATION: This is an online webinar. 

  LANGUAGE: English 

  For more info: 

  Call Kylie at (212) 677-4650 ext. 21 

  REGISTRATION REQUIRED! 

  https://bit.ly/38ili4Y

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• Virtual Interactive Workshops for parents of toddlers to young adults 6-part series (Given by Autism Parents Connect)

  New Group starting Thursday January 21, 2021 at 7:30pm – 6 consecutive weeks

  Workshop 1: Introduction to Six Strategies for improving interaction and
  reducing challenging behavior
  Workshop 2: Self-regulation: reducing the stress and seeing your child in a
  new light
  Workshop 3: Setting up your child for success
  Workshop 4: How parents shape their children’s behavior
  Workshop 5: Sensory needs and sensitivities, modeling flexibility and getting
  your child’s buy-in
  Workshop 6: How our beliefs, words and vision for and about our children
  shape our parenting

  Free open Q & A session in week 7

   

  WORKSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON ZOOM FOR 1-HOUR
  $20 per workshop or $100 for the series
  Full scholarships available

   

  To register email:
  andrea@autismparentsconnect.org

  Andrea Pollack, MSEd., is the Founder and President of APC. She is an educator dedicated to
  providing effective parent training. Website: www.autismparentsconnect.org

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School

• All NYC public school buildings will be closed 12/17/2020.  All instruction will take place remotely.

  Due to expected severe weather conditions, all New York City public school buildings will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, December 17, 2020. All instruction will take place remotely.  

  Learning Bridges and Learning Labs, after-school programs, adult education, and YABC programs are cancelled tomorrow. Food distribution sites are closed as well. 

  For safety reasons, yellow bus service for charter and non-public school students will not operate tomorrow.

  The Situation Room will be open tomorrow and can be reached at (212) 393-2780 or rts@buildings.nyc.gov(Open external link). In-school COVID-19 testing will not take place tomorrow, and will resume next week for those schools that were scheduled for tomorrow.

  The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for tomorrow and NYC Emergency Management has also issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory beginning tonight through tomorrow afternoon

  Snow is anticipated to begin tonight and continue until as late as noon tomorrow.

  We are working in close communication with DOT and NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) throughout the next 24 hours.

  DOE central and field offices will remain open. We urge staff to exercise caution when going outside and to use public transportation whenever possible. 

  Safety is of the utmost importance. New Yorkers are encouraged to use public transportation during storm conditions and use caution when walking, biking and driving and allow for additional travel time. 

  We are continuing to monitor the storm’s progress, and will update this page if anything changes. 

  Please stay warm and safe tonight and tomorrow.

  P.S. 12X Lewis and Clark School