For the health & wellbeing of all, the City & the State agree schools must continue to offer remote learning, including on days previously scheduled as breaks. Schools will therefore continue with remote learning through 4/9-4/17, originally scheduled for Spring Recess. [2/x]

We know many New Yorkers plan to observe religious holidays on 4/9 & 4/10. Any students & school staff who wish to observe those holidays may do so. However, they will not be considered “days off” @NYCSchools. Remote learning will continue for students who aren’t observing. [3/x]

We are confident that continuing remote learning will help ensure that families adhere to social distancing in the coming weeks, which is imperative to slowing the spread of the virus and keeping New Yorkers safe. [4/x]

The majority of Regional Enrichment Centers & Meal Hubs will stay open. Since we know Spring Recess is usually a time of rest & recharging for educators & students alike, we'll offer schools new remote learning resources that focus on daily themes & enrichment activities. [5/x]

Think “theme” days, including wellness, world languages, computer science, college & career readiness--plus taking advantage virtually of the unparalleled museums, libraries, & cultural institutions right here in NYC. More info on these activities will be shared next week. [6/x]

Please call visit http://schools.nyc.gov  for information regarding Spring Recess, RECs, Free Meals, and much more. And as always, please reach out to your teacher, principal, and others at your school for continued information about remote learning and your child. [7/x]

I’m truly in awe of how our 150K staff and 1.1M students & their families keep rising to this challenge, and grateful for the grace, flexibility, and patience this time requires.

New York City has the best students & staff in the world...and nothing will ever change that. [end]