December 1st- Pop-Up Vaccine Site at PS 204!

The Vaccine Pop-Up is Back for 1st and 2nd Doses!

On Wednesday, December 1st, the Department of Health will be coming back for another vaccine pop-up and are offering the first dose of Pfizer vaccinations to eligible students ages 5-11. They will be here from 8:00-4:30. The will be administering FIRST AND SECOND DOSES of the Covid Vaccine

No appointment is needed, you can simply walk in with your child on the day of your school’s pop-up vaccine site. It’s quick and easy, and will help keep your child , your family, and your school community safe. students can return to class after the vaccine.

Important Information

• No student will get a vaccine if the parent/guardian, or an adult designated by the parent, is not present with them.
• Students ages 5-11 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or by an adult designated by the parent or guardian, while receiving their vaccine. If the student is accompanied by an adult who is not the parent or guardian, the vaccine provider must obtain verbal consent from the parent or guardian by phone at the time of vaccination.
• You will not need to provide proof of immigration status or a social security number to get vaccinated.
• You do not need health insurance to get vaccinated—the vaccine is free.
• All records and information associated with vaccination are kept strictly confidential.
• Vaccines are administered by trained medical professionals.
• On-site telephone interpretation in multiple languages will be available.
• Please see the attached letter from the Department of Education. Additional information is available on https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/covid-information/school-vaccine-sites
• You are eligible to receive a $100 gift card for your child’s first dose of the vaccine.

At this time, vaccines for students are not mandatory. If you have any questions, please call the school at 718.960.9520.

QUESTION: CAN YOU PLEASE ADD AN ENRICHMENT TAB UNDER ACADEMICS. We will send you all the pertinent information next week regarding our enrichment programs.

NYC Public School Families Can Get a $50 Monthly Internet Credit, Apply Now

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New York City public school families can receive a $50 monthly discount on internet broadband service and equipment. Families must apply and find a broadband provider in their area participating in the federal Emergency Broadband Benefit Program.

Families can also check to see if their current internet providers are participating in the program. The broadband service then offers eligible families a discounted rate and is reimbursed by the federal government. Household can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 on a laptop tablet or desktop computer.

The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program began in May as part of the temporary federal COVID-19 relief response and will last until “the funds run out of money” or six months after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the pandemic, whichever comes first, according to the program’s website.

Families that earned less than $99,000 for single tax filers or $198,000 for joint tax filers in 2020 qualify, as do families receiving benefits such as SNAP, or those who lost work last year.

How to apply: NYC families can find out more here on how to apply for the internet or device credit.

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