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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE
Oxiris Barbot, MD Commissioner
February 2020

Dear Families:

Recently, a novel (new) coronavirus was detected in thousands of people worldwide, primarily in China. A "novel coronavirus" is a strain that has not been previously found in humans. This novel coronavirus can lead to fever, cough and shortness of breath.

The City is monitoring the outbreak closely and working with our partners at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At this time, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) is not authorizing school-sponsored travel to China. Local field trips will go on as planned.

Please be reassured that there is no need for alarm or to change daily routines in any way. The City is closely monitoring the situation, and all New Yorkers are advised to follow the same precautions they normally would in cold and flu season. Please see the recommendations below:

Students and staff with NO recent travel from China: Everyone should go about their daily lives and not panic, but practice the same precautions you do during cold and flu season:

• If not already vaccinated — get your flu shot.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when sneezing or coughing.
• Wash your hands with soap and water often — use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Stay home if you have a fever or are feeling sick.

Some students may come to school wearing face masks. The CDC does not recommend the use of face masks among healthy individuals. However, they are permitted. If the face mask becomes a distraction in the classroom or school community, school staff may ask students to remove them. Students and school staff with recent travel from China: The federal government has issued a requirement for up to 14 days of either mandatory quarantine or home isolation (depending on travel areas in China) for individuals who left China after 5pm EST February 2, 2020. This means that those individuals should NOT report to work or school for up to 14 days from the date that they departed China.

Students and staff who left China before 5pm EST February 2, 2020, and who have no symptoms of illness, may return to school immediately.

Anyone who has left China in the last two weeks and has a fever or a cough or shortness of breath should call their medical provider and report their symptoms and travel history. They should not come to school until they have been evaluated by a doctor and told they are no longer sick.

With the best public health system in the world, New York City stands ready to respond to any confirmed cases of the coronavirus. We urge all New Yorkers to remain vigilant, and if you or anyone you know matches the criteria and have recently traveled to the affected areas of China, please see a medical professional.

To learn more, visit nyc.gov/health/coronavirus.

Sincerely,
Oxiris Barbot, MD
Commissioner New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

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What is the NYC Schools Account?

NYC Schools Account (NYCSA) is a web-based application that lets parents and guardians view their student’s attendance, grades, and other key educational details in one of ten languages on a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Student information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The information stored in the NYC Schools Account is secured and protected by 128-bit SSL encryption. Visit the NYCDOE website to learn more.

How do I create an account?

You must be the student’s parent or legal guardian and live at the same address to create an account. If you have more than one child attending a NYC school, you can link them all to the same NYC Schools account. You can create an NYC Schools Account in person or online.

Online

To create an NYC Schools Account online (or to add additional children to an existing account), you will need:

an Account Creation Code (the code is sent home in a letter with the student. To receive the letter again, contact our Parent Coordinator in person. Due to student privacy rules, requests cannot be filled by phone or email.
the student’s 9-digit student ID number (this can be found on their report card)

Go to the NYCSA login page – http://mystudent.nyc and select the “Create account” link
Enter your child’s 9-digit student ID number.
Enter the unique Account Creation Code.
Enter your email address and create a new password.
Return to the login page and enter your email and password. Upon signing in for the first time, you will need to select and answer three security questions and validate your email address.

Where can I find help on NYC Schools Account?

If you need assistance or have questions about navigating your account, contact the school or call 311. You can also learn more by visiting the DOE’s NYC Schools Account webpage.

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At any time of year, for any reason, families can choose fully remote learning for your child. This means they would learn 100% remotely (all online, from home). Remote learning includes live interaction with teachers every day, and every class includes live instruction. To choose fully remote learning for your child, fill out and submit this form or call 311.

Electronic Device Request

To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. Please encourage families who need to request an internet- enabled electronic device to complete the survey here:

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To help students stay connected during emergencies, the DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. Please encourage families who need to request an internet- enabled electronic device to complete the survey here:

https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices

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