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SLT Decision on School Uniform Policy

4/25/2018

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A few weeks ago the School Leadership Team (SLT) discussed the recent PTA vote on implementing a school uniform policy.  The original purpose of the vote was to provide a clear recommendation from the PTA to the SLT.  Since the vote was a tie and not an overwhelming majority one way or the other, the SLT decided not to institute an official school uniform policy. 

Instead the PTA and the school will work together to make school clothes (shirts, hoodies, etc.) more available to families.  The PTA will form a School Clothes Committee that will work on designing a logo, deciding on a vendor, organizing ordering periods and planning more 'Spirit Days' throughout the year.  Families can choose to send their children in school clothes everyday or once in awhile. 

​In order for this to be a success, we need parents to join the committee.  Please reach out to the PTA if you're interested in being part of the committee.
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School Uniform Policy Vote--The Results are In!

3/29/2018

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Thanks to everyone who set aside time to come out and vote.  The ballots were counted after the evening PTA meeting on Tuesday, 3/27.  The count was conducted and observed by four PTA members.  The results are:
53 No votes
53 Yes votes

It's a TIE!

The purpose of the PTA vote was to determine the PTA's recommendation to the School Leadership Team (SLT).  Since the vote did not provide a clear recommendation, a decision about a school uniform policy will be decided at the next SLT meeting on April 10.    

According to the SLT bylaws a decision should be made by consensus.  If consensus can't be reached, the SLT can decide to conduct a blind vote to determine an outcome.  It's the goal of the SLT to come up with a solution that will work for the entire school community. The SLT will use the results from the vote, feedback presented at PTA meetings and the school uniform policy forum to come up with next steps.  

Please feel free to email the PTA with any comments, suggestions or questions.


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PTA School Uniform Policy Vote--Tuesday, March 27

3/26/2018

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On Tuesday, March 27 the PTA will hold a vote on whether or not to recommend to the SLT that the school implements a uniform policy.  All parents, guardians, and teachers are eligible to vote.  If you haven't had a chance to attend the parent discussion or the school forum please check out the Chancellor's Regulations on uniforms and a list of 'pros and cons' for more information before you vote. 

The voting booth will be open throughout the day on 3/27 during the following times:
8:00-8:30am--School Entrance
8:30-10:00am-AM PTA Meeting
2:20-3:00pm-School Entrance
3:00-3:30pm-School Office
5:00-6:00pm-Wingspan Pickup
6:00pm-7:00pm-PM PTA Meeting 
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Alternative Lunch Menu Surveys Needed by 2/13

2/9/2018

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Our school has the opportunity to switch from the regular school lunch menu to a healthier, alternative menu.  The alternative menu has more whole foods and vegetables, fewer processed options, and more food that is prepared from scratch on-site.  The cold lunch options remain the same, and fruit will always be offered.  A sample menu can be found here:  
http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/public/PDF_Handler.ashx?t=m&id=4994&name=Pre-K+-+8+Alternative+Lunch+Menu

At the end of the school year, families can decide if they want to keep the healthier alternative menu, or switch back to the regular menu.  During the trial period, the school staff members will be monitoring to assess how the students like the alternative menu.

The School Leadership Team needs your feedback.  This weekend please take a moment to fill out the PS 516 Alternative Lunch Survey.  If you received a paper survey, you can send it back to school with your child.  If you haven’t received a survey yet please fill out the electronic version:  https://goo.gl/forms/28oy9Z4CTIKnc3bH2  Please submit only one survey.  
Survey results will be reviewed during the next SLT meeting on Tuesday, February 13 @ 5pm.
Thanks in advance for your help!

Queridas familias de PS 516,

Nuestra escuela tiene la oportunidad de cambiar el menú regular del almuerzo, a un menú alternativo más saludable. El menú alternativo tiene más alimentos integrales y vegetales, y menos alimentos procesados, y más alimentos que son preparados frescos. Las opciones de almuerzo fríos si se mantienen iguales, y la fruta siem- pre va a ser ofrecida. Un menú de muestra se puede encontrar aquí:  http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/public/PDF_Handler.ashx?t=mt&id=556&name=Spanish
Al final del año académico, las familias pueden decidir si quieren quedarse con el menú alternativo o si quieren regresar al menú regular. Durante el período de prueba, el personal de la escuela hará un monitoreo sobre qué tanto les gusta el menú alternativo a los estudiantes. 
El Equipo de Liderazgo Escolar necesita tu opinión. Este fin de semana tome un momento para completar la Encuesta de Almuerzo Alternativo de PS 516. Si recibió una encuesta en papel, puede enviarla de regreso a la escuela con su hijo. Si aún no ha recibido una encuesta, complete la versión electrónica:
 https://goo.gl/forms/89ASRAB4buLa2uY22  Por favor envíe solo una encuesta.

Los resultados de la encuesta serán revisados durante la próxima reunión de SLT el martes, 13 de febrero a las 5 p.m.¡Gracias de antemano por tu ayuda!

​親愛的 PS516
家庭, 
我們學校有機會從常規的學校午餐菜單更改到比較健康的菜單。健康菜單有更多的全料食品和蔬菜,較少加工過的食物,和有更多的食物 從學校廚房新鮮準備。冷午餐選擇保持不變,水果會繼續常常提供。样例菜单可以在这里找到:http://www.schoolfoodnyc.org/public/PDF_Handler.ashx?t=mt&id=559&name=Chinese
在這學年結束時,家庭可以決定是否要保持健康菜單,或者換回常規菜單。在試用期間,學 校工作人員將監測評估學生對健康菜單的反應。
学校领导团队需要您的反馈。本周末请花点时间填写PS 516备选午餐调查。如果您接受纸质调查,您可以和您的孩子一起回学校。如果您还没有收到调查请填写电子版本:https://goo.gl/forms/XfXrdDuVirtaxMHm2  请只提交一个调查。
调查结果将在2月13日星期二@下午5点的下一次SLT会议上进行审查。
在此先感谢您的帮助!

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