 Good Evening Brownstone Family and Friends,
Beginning THIS FRIDAY, MAY 1st at 9AM, I will be hosting virtual "Breakfasts with Brunner." I plan on hosting every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month until the end of the 2019-2020 school year. These gatherings have no agenda. They are an opportunity for fellowship and community. If you do have discussion topics in mind, comment below. Please note that this meeting should not take the place of our School Leadership Team or Parent Teacher Association meetings, though I am happy to answer any questions that pop up. I hope to see you Friday! Wishing you all the best, Mr. Brunner Good Morning, Please see the attached letter from Chancellor Carranza regarding grading. In a nutshell: PreK Will not receive grades K - 5 Students receive final grades of either “Meets Standards” (MT) or “Needs Improvement” (N) This information was JUST released. If you have any questions, please ask but allow us some time to respond as we process this information. Thank you. Sincerely, Mr. Brunner Communication, Genius Fridays, Live Teaching, and more... Good Afternoon Families and Friends,
Welcome to week 6 of Brooklyn Brownstone School Online. I hope your week is off to a great start. As promised, this message addresses some of the items discussed during SLT and PTA meetings last week. I also discuss topics from my previous post including:
Thank you for watching. Please comment or contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Have a great week! In partnership, Mr Brunner  ATTENTION:
TODAY APRIL 22 IS THE LAST DAY TO REQUEST AN iPAD to receive them by April 30th. Please apply, they will make remote learning MUCH easier. You can request one PER CHILD. These iPads are equipped with cellular service, so they do not require you to have wireless internet at home. Click the following link to apply: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices If you need support completing the link, please message me. Take care, Mr. Brunner Open forum meeting
Brooklyn Brownstone Cares: PTA is partnering with the school for outreach on a personal level. Work Load: Teachers are creating due dates for assignments and front-loading information early in the week so you can plan your home schedules. On Fridays no new work will be given. Fridays will be independent work days for wrapping up assignments and receiving support from teachers during their office hours. Setting Up Routines: Teachers are creating live schedules to support families in setting up routines. Teacher Support: Teachers have been fantastic. Very responsive especially during this time Census: Most under-represented large (over 500,000) county in the country! We need to respond to receive resources, funding, and representation. Extended the application period to October 31st. https://my2020census.gov/ IPads: Tomorrow is the last day to apply! You can receive 1 per child! Please apply, there are enough to go around. It will make your remote learning experience smoother. https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices Free Meals: EVERYONE in NYC can pick up 3 meals a day per person (at one time) at certain public schools. Click the link below to find out more: http://www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com/free-meals-during-school-closure.html Brooklyn Brownstone Families,
The PTA will be holding it's first virtual meeting, This Wednesday, April 22nd @ 6pm. Login information: https://meet.google.com/cjy-kaqa-wvi We will be opening the floor up to parents to discuss all of your concerns, and see how the PTA can be of better assistance to families moving forward. We hope you will be able to join us! Sincerely, PTA Executive Board iPADS:
The remaining 49 iPads will be delivered by the end of the month. All have been shipped. GRADES AND PROMOTION: We are waiting on the Chancellor's office for their guidelines. TBBS is not in the habit of not promoting students. WE WILL NOT HOLD A CHILD BACK DUE TO COVID-19 REMOTE LEARNING ISSUES. LIVE TEACHING: More live teaching coming your way soon! Teachers need to schedule both whole class sessions and small group sessions with you. There will be some trial and error, but we will have a working live schedule soon. DUE DATES AND WORK LOAD: We will work to ensure that information is front loaded and due dates are provided ahead of time. This will improve pacing and work load. PARENT/ FAMILY TUTORING: Much like our Curriculum Nights, we will provide sessions to support parents in two area; accessibility (navigating and using online programs) and the academics (standards, skills, and strategies). Stay tuned for those sessions. SCHOOL BUDGET and CENSUS: The budget is currently frozen and we expect a huge cut next year. In order to help offset those cuts, we need all community members to be accounted for. Please complete the census online ASAP: https://my2020census.gov/ Tomorrow the Instructional Leadership Team is meeting, Wednesday the school staff is meeting, and the PTA is meeting soon. Expect updates regarding these notes by Monday. We will also be scheduling grade-level town halls starting next week. Thank you everyone. Please comment below or message me with any suggestions, questions, or comments. In partnership, Mr. Brunner Please see the following message from our District 16 Team: "Hello D16 Family, We hope you are all safe, healthy, and encouraged to move forward during our new normal of remote learning. We hope you can attend a virtual Family Gathering on April 21, 2020. The Family Gathering is a town hall style meeting for adults. We are meeting in the morning and afternoon. The same content will be covered at each meeting, so you only need to attend one. Below are the links to each meeting. Please note the links are different for each meeting. With love, Team D16" Sweet 16 Cares: District 16 Virtual Town Hall Tuesday, April 21st AM Session (click to join) 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PM Session (click to join) 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM Good afternoon TBBS Families, I am reaching out to you today as the schools special education liaison. We understand that this time of remote learning has been difficult for all students, especially those students with disabilities. Please know that TBBS is here for you. Do not hesitate to reach out to us to discuss your child’s individual needs, special education services or remote learning plans. Please take time to read the attached letter from Chancellor Carranza, which outlines the key facts about remote instruction and services through the end of the school year. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Sincerely, Amanda Richards  Community Feedback, Attendance, Stories and more... Good Morning Families and Friends,
Welcome to week 5 of Brooklyn Brownstone School Online! I hope you had a relaxing weekend. In this message, I will discuss the following:
Thank you for watching. Remember that our school website, www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com has resources and crucial information. Please comment or contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Have a great week! In partnership, Mr. Brunner  Good Evening Brooklyn Brownstone Families, I hope you all enjoyed a restful weekend. The city is asking that you complete a short (less than 5 minute) survey regarding your experience with remote learning at the Brooklyn Brownstone School. Please see the attached image for more information. To access the survey, click the following link: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/nycdoe/Brooklyn/surveys?language=en Thank you. In partnership, Mr. Brunner It's been one month of remote learning in a #FullHouse. Have a great weekend together because #FamilyMatters! Good Morning Brooklyn Brownstone Families,
YOU‘RE DOING AN AMAZING JOB! We know the amount of work it takes to support your child with remote learning. It’s difficult to find some semblance of balance during quarantine and take care of yourself. Please let the Brownstone staff know if you need any support. We are in this together! Wishing you all the best, Mr. Brunner Mindfulness, Stress Management, and Movement with Crashbell  Good Morning Brooklyn Brownstone School,
Today is Wellness Wednesday! Our school partners at Crashbell, Omar and Stephanie have created wonderful engaging mindfulness, yoga, and movement interactive videos for you and your child. Check out their message and link below: "Are you feeling a little stressed? We have all been impacted emotionally and physically as we have to stay indoors. In times like these it is important to be mindful about our activity and our feelings. Today we will be leading Wellness Wednesday as we guide you through mindful movement and a brief education on your body. We will show you how to tune into your body and empower your mind and emotions. So join us at 12PM today, April 15, 2020 for a virtual class at the link below (sessions are recorded so you can join at any time)." www.Crashbell.com/esvl We hope you can all participate! Mr. Brunner School Closure, Enrichment Activities, iPad Distribution and more... Brooklyn Brownstone Families and Friends,
Welcome to week 4 of Brooklyn Brownstone School Online! I hope you had a good weekend and a very Happy Easter. In this message, I will discuss the following: - School Closure - Enrichment Activities This Week - iPad Application and Distribution - Free Grab and Go Meals for ALL New Yorkers Please see the following links: Free Meals: http://www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com/free-meals-during-school-closure.html iPad Application: https://coronavirus.schools.nyc/RemoteLearningDevices Thank you for watching. Remember that our school website, www.brooklynbrownstoneschool.com has resources and crucial information. Please comment or contact us if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Have a great week! In partnership, Mr. Brunner  Please see this official message from the Department of Education: “On Saturday, April 11, after consulting with public health experts and educators about the ongoing trajectory of the virus, and the potential for continued disruption for the remainder of the year . Mayor de Blasio and Chancellor Carranza announced that New York City public school buildings will not reopen during the 2019-20 school year. Teachers and students will finish the school year in remote learning. We will continue to operate our 400+ school-based Meal Hubs, which serve three free meals a day to any New Yorker who needs them, and we will continue to ensure child care for the children of essential workers. This is a painful but necessary decision. Public health experts have determined that community transmission of COVID-19 will be widespread well into the end of the school year. Even at low-level transmission, we’d have new cases, which would be extremely difficult to contain school-to-school. We believe there simply wouldn’t be enough time to bring our students back. We know how important it is to have some sense of predictability in order to plan for what’s best for your family. This crisis is hitting all of us very hard. We are hopeful that this sense of certainty will allow for more stability and the ability to plan for work and home lives. The DOE is committed to supporting our students and families as you continue this tremendous undertaking.” More information to come during my Monday morning message. Until then, I hope you have a relaxing weekend and a Happy Easter Sunday. In Partnership, Mr. Brunner  It’s National Assistant Principal’s Week!
“Every child deserves a champion - an adult who will never give up on them” - Dr. Rita Pierson Mrs. Richards has been a pillar in the Brooklyn Brownstone school since the beginning. She was part of the parent planning committee that dreamt of a school unlike any other in Brooklyn. Mrs. Richards was the very first Brooklyn Brownstone teacher and this year she became our first Assistant Principal. During this difficult time, I know I’m not alone in my appreciation for her leadership, compassion, and service. Please join me in expressing our gratitude to a fantastic educator and Assistant Principal, Mrs. Amanda Richards.  Good Evening Brooklyn Brownstone Families and Friends,
I am reaching out asking you to complete another online form. This time it's a little different, I'm asking you to fill out the census... "There's still a reality that folks with more resources get more health care" - Mayor DeBlasio “Sometimes when you’re in the middle of a crisis, like we are now with the coronavirus, it really does … ultimately shine a very bright light on some of the real weaknesses and foibles in our society,” Dr. Fauci The census determines how resources are distributed and Brooklyn is woefully underrepresented. An estimated 33% of Brooklyn households did not participate in the last census, which is the lowest in the country for counties over 500,000 residents! We need to make sure we aren't underrepresented again. We need our fair share of funding for our communities and our schools! Complete the form online and fulfill your civic duty. my2020census.gov In partnership, Mr. Brunner
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