Author: The CPA of PS16

Congratulations to all our boys and girls on their amazing performance in our spelling bee. We commend each and every one of you for participating in this years spelling bee which was very different from what you are accustomed to. Despite this, you all excelled and have set a record high for the amount of medals that will be distributed when we are able to have our award ceremony!

Third, fourth and fifth grade students with a perfect score advanced to their classroom championship which took place yesterday. Much appreciation to our teachers for giving these students the opportunity to participate in a traditional style spelling bee! We are extremely proud of our students for all their efforts yesterday. Many of our classrooms exhausted the extensive official Scripps Spelling Bee word lists in the quest to declare a class champion.

Next Wednesday our class champions and runner up will battle it out, via zoom, in our PS16 Cornelia F. Bradford Spelling Bee Championship. We wish you all the very best of luck!

Without financial assistance from our parents , the CPA of PS16 would be unable to provide opportunities like the Spelling Bee to our students. We thank you for continuing to support our students. Pledges for students who participated in the Spelling Bee can be made via this link: Spelling Bee Pledges

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

You can read the PS16 CPA Newsletter here:

PS16 CPA Newsletter – March 20, 2020

Best regards,

CPA Team

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Jersey City Public School Superintendent Franklin Walker posted a health update today, on March 11, 2020. There will be some changes that will be implemented beginning this Friday, March 13, 2020. Following up on these recommendations:

• PS16 Annex at Danforth “Bring Your Parent to School Day” and “Parent Breakfast”, originally scheduled for March 18, 2020, is now postponed to a later date. Once the date is confirmed, we will share that information.
• At this time we are continuing our After School Program as planned until the district advises otherwise.

Please see Superintendent Franklin Walker’s health update here: 

“In order to maintain a safe and healthy environment for our students, we continue to review and update our COVID-19 prevention protocols.  As a result, the following changes will be implemented beginning this Friday.

• – All visitors to our schools including parents must have an appointment;

– Early Childhood registration will be placed on hold until further notice;

– Students that are ill must continue to remain home;

– During this health emergency, all students coming from another country will be required to have a 14-day self-quarantine period before registration;

We will continue to review the recommendations from the Health Department and that may require that we ask scheduled visitors a series of health-related questions before entering the building.

Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to implement safety procedures that will minimize everyone’s exposure to potentially unsafe conditions.”

Please visit JCBOE website for this health update.

Best regards,

CPA Team

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Jersey City Public Schools posted an update regarding COVID-19. Please see the letter from Superintendent Franklin Walker for more information.

The Jersey City Public Schools will have a 12:30pm dismissal for students this Wednesday, March 11, 2020 to initiate plans and coordinate with staff for satellite learning options.

There will be NO CASPER and AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES! A make-up class will be added to Basketball Wednesday and Bookworms Reading Club with Ms. Isoldi on May 13, 2020.

Highlights from the Jersey City Public Schools COVID Update:

• • “As a precautionary measure during the cold and flu season, we maintain an enhanced daily cleaning and sanitizing regimen at all our schools. We are using an approved disinfecting/sanitizing process on all solid surfaces in our buildings each day.”

  • “The district encourages frequent hand washing for students and staff and continues to advise those who are ill to remain home.”

  • “As recommended by the CDC, face masks are not a protective measure and are meant to be used for those who are ill or experiencing symptoms. Please do not send your child to school wearing a mask. If your child comes to school wearing a mask, we will assume they are ill and contact you to retrieve your child immediately.”

  • “Please make sure your child’s school has your current telephone number and email address.”

  • “The Department of Health and the Jersey City Public School District recommend that all families with a child who travels to an area of the world impacted by the Coronavirus, to please contact their child’s principal and/or school nurse prior to sending their child back to school.”

Our school is strictly following these rules and recommendations set by the Jersey City Public Schools and Principal Watkins-Williams is continuously in contact with the district officials for updates. Please see below Principal Watkins-Williams’ letter to the PS16 families.

March 9, 2020 – Principal Watkins-Williams’ Letter to PS16 Families

March 9, 2020 – Letter from Superintendent Franklin Walker regarding COVID

Best regards,

CPA Team

Dear Parent and Caregivers,

Please see the attached COVID-19 update from the Hudson Regional Health Commission.

Best regards,

CPA Team

HRHC COVID19 Press Release March 2

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Jersey City Public Schools posted a health update regarding the current concerns about COVID-2019. Please see the below information and the links for more information.

Jersey City Public Schools:

” You likely have seen or read reports about the Novel or new Coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. There are no suspected or confirmed cases of the coronavirus in New Jersey.  Our school nurses have been in communication with the Hudson County Regional Health Commission to monitor the situation and will follow their recommendations. 

It is important to note that some individuals may choose to wear a mask for their own protection during cold and flu season. It should not be a cause for alarm.

The entire Jersey City community is reminded that the best way to prevent the spread of the flu or related illnesses is to wash your hands with soap and warm water frequently. Cover your nose/mouth when sneezing or coughing, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

For more information about coronavirus, please see the Fact Sheet from the NJ Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”

JCBOE Health Update

State of New Jersey Department of Health on COVID-2019

New Jersey Department of Health Frequently Asked Questions

Dear Parents and Caregivers,

Please find PS16 Main Building School Nurse Mrs. Brennan’s message for the “Pennies for Patients” Donation Drive that will run from February 3rd until February 21st. You will be able to donate online at LLS PS16 Giving Page.

A personal classroom page can be created by teachers or parents. More information can be found at lls.org.

Best regards,

CPA Team

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