Remote Learning

Dear P.S. 41 Families,

As we enter the winter months, we want to ensure that our entire school community is fully prepared in the event that New York City Public Schools announces a Pivot to Remote Learning Day. This may occur due to severe weather or a building-related emergency. Our goal is to maintain a smooth instructional day, keep students safe, and ensure learning continues without interruption.

How You Will Be Notified

In the event of a systemwide pivot, NYCPS will notify families by email, text message, and social media. P.S. 41 will also send additional reminders through ClassDojo and email.

Please follow us on all of our media platforms to stay informed.

Please ensure your contact information is updated in your NYCSA account so that you receive all alerts promptly. Please use this link to update your contact information.

Student Devices & Login Readiness

To ensure access to Google Classroom and remote instruction, every student must have a working device at home. NYCPS requires that all students have devices assigned in DeviceHub and taken home if needed for remote learning.

Please check the following before any potential remote day:

• Your child has their DOE-issued device at home.
• The device is fully charged.
• Your child knows their DOE username and password.
• Your child can successfully log into TeachHub, Google Classroom, and Zoom or Google Meet.

If your child needs assistance with device access, passwords, or logins:

• Contact your child’s teacher via ClassDojo or Google Classroom
• If unsuccessful use the TECH Link below:
  • https://zoom.us/j/98401782412?pwd=ZRlvSGkrRBmSt9bYlaZYKlhgXmfTp9.1
    Meeting ID: 984 0178 2412
    Passcode: 414141

What to Expect on a Remote Day

If a pivot is announced, students will follow a modified schedule to allow staggered logins and ensure that city systems remain stable during morning sign-on.

Your child’s teacher will post the day’s schedule, Google Meet link, and assignments in Google Classroom by the start of the school day.

Please make sure your child logs in at their assigned time.

Attendance

Daily attendance will be taken during remote instruction through student logins and participation.
If your child cannot log in due to technical issues, please notify your teacher or the main office as soon as possible so the issue can be documented and resolved.

• Students are present when:
  • They attend the live session OR
  • Submit assigned work OR
  • Engage in documented 1:1 communication OR
  • Complete a remote packet.

Family Support

Remote learning requires strong communication between school and home. If you experience difficulties during a remote day—technology issues, schedule concerns, or other challenges—please reach out immediately. We are here to support every family.

Ms. Collazo and the main office staff are available via Zoom. Use the link below to contact the main office.

Thank You

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure that all students remain safe, connected, and engaged. Your support helps us maintain continuity of learning, even during unexpected changes to the school day.

Warmly,

Principal Michelle Maynard
P.S. 41 The Gun Hill Road School