P.S. 315 Celebrates the Successes our School Community Has Risen To! by Margaret Graves

P.S. 315 Celebrates the Successes our School Community Has Risen To! by Margaret Graves https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau “How has our community risen to this challenge together? What have we learned from this experience?” ~ Chancellor's Professional Learning Day June 4, 2020 en-us 2020-06-02 15:02:37 UTC 2025-11-04 19:22:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/565051770/3abdf6a8c03f7b2af1424c5ff7d4e109/success.jpg Paraprofessionals https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610012509 We have risen by developing stronger relationships with parents and creating partnerships to aid in continuing the education of children while tending to their social emotional development. I learned that tapping into my creative side aided to enrich tasks for the children.]]> 2020-06-04 00:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610012509 We have risen as a community by continuing to bring quality instruction to our students. We have used technology in a way never imagined before the pandemic. We have challenged ourselves to hone our craft and push ourselves in a short amount of time. Additionally, we have strengthened relationships , and gained a new found mutual respect between educators and families. We have overcome many obstacles and did not allow ourselves to be defeated. We have all persevered and are the better for it. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610718630 Debra Donzella]]> 2020-06-04 10:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610718630 We have risen as a community in so many different ways. We have become a stronger community and are all helping each other each and every step of the way. The relationships we have are now stronger than ever with not only staff members, but with the parents and children as well. We have exceeded the expectations of us in many different ways. This could have broken us all, but it actually made us stronger! https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610770632 2020-06-04 11:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610770632 Mrs. Ellman https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610789888 As a school community we have risen to the challenges set before us in many ways over the past few months. The courage and strength displayed by the staff, students and parents cannot be measured. We were able to come together, learn and persevere through one of the most difficult times in history. We have also had to step out of our comfort zones in so many cases, especially where technology is concerned. As we continue our remote learning journeys, we are continuing to develop new tools and strategies in order to reach our students and provide them with quality instruction. P.S. 315 continues to be the place "Where it's cool to be smart and it's cool to care"!]]> 2020-06-04 11:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610789888 During this tumultuous time our school community has stepped up to help to provide necessary help to our community. We have been a beacon to provide guidance and calm during this crisis. Many parents, staff, administration, school community organizations have provided an integral resource for all the shareholders of our school community. mpacheco37 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610793300 2020-06-04 11:39:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610793300 Ramos on Remote Learning https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610800807 Our community has risen to this challenge together. We have connected with students and their families during these hard times. We have learned how to teach remotely- something we thought we would never do. But with patience, hard word and determination- WE DID IT! We did it for the kids! We did it for our community! We are PS 315! As we continue our remote learning journey we have to show our students and their families that we still care, we miss them, and we want to provide experiences to keep them learning. We have made history!

]]> 2020-06-04 11:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610800807 As a school community we have taken a difficult and challenging time in history and have created stronger and meaningful relationships with students and parents. The technology being used is essential not only for the social emotional development of students, but as an outlet for staff as well. clagos2 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610819454 2020-06-04 11:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610819454 Rosanne Andreassi-Dantone https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610821934 As a school community and a family, we have come together to conquer the challenges that have risen from this crisis. In all of my years, doing what I love, I have never felt such a connection to my students, their families, and my fellow teachers. I have learned to embrace technology and anything else thrown my way.
When we stand together we are that much stronger and can conquer just about anything.
Stay Strong!!

]]> 2020-06-04 12:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610821934 As a school community, we have listened to our students and given them emotional support by giving them a chance to share their experiences. We have also worked hard to help our students cope with the challenges around them. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610823663 2020-06-04 12:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610823663 As a community we have risen to the challenge! We have done and continue to do extensive outreach to the parents and students keeping them abreast of what needs to be accomplished in order to continue their learning and success....What I have learned from this remote learning experience is that our children need an abundance of practice with regard to working independently. This experience solidified for me that our students struggle when it comes to completing tasks independently. We, no doubt, value and understand the importance of collaboration and collaboration will undoubtedly continue to be a component of effective teaching, however, we MUST now being to foster the development of independence, pride and ownership over their OWN work. rgiovanniello https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610824648 2020-06-04 12:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610824648 Christina Ledgin https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610824854 Our community has risen to the challenge during remote learning in so many ways . We came together as a school community and embarked upon an entirely new learning platform. As educators, we are helping each other daily, sharing best practices. We are all learning about ourselves during this pandemic. We are learning to further educate the “whole child” putting a strong focus on their social emotional needs. In my own life. I am learning how to stay connected to my students and give them the most stability I am able to, from home. Although I haven’t an idea what our “classrooms” will look like in September, I continue to remain hopeful that we will have some form of normalcy for ourselves and for our school community, as well as around the world. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610824854 We have risen to this new challenge by becoming more supportive of the students and their needs as they try to navigate through this as well. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610825156 Ms. Kassie ]]> 2020-06-04 12:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610825156 Talaat Awad - Paraprofessional https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826088 How has our community risen to this challenge together?

I strongly believe that our community has risen to the challenge during this ordeal time. With a collaborative effort from all parties involved, an online platform was created in a matter of days to transform classroom from brick and mortar classroom to an online one. By doing so, children are kept receiving their valuable education; and faculty, parents, and children are kept safe by doing e-learning. Moving an ordinary way of education to a completely different platform is an extraordinary endeavor and it was well accomplished. Therefore, I would say the community of educators has come together to make this change a reality in a very short time.

What have we learned from this experience?”

I have learned the following:

· How to use various online educational tools.

· How to use various meetings platforms.

· How to perform my job efficiently while telecommuting.

· How to collaborate with my colleagues from a distance.

]]> 2020-06-04 12:03:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826088 Mr. Sokolowski https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826483 Our community has absolutely risen to the challenge together. Through this difficult time we have discovered new ways to communicate and provide instruction to our students. We have not allowed the physical gap separating us prevent the learning from continuing by using the technology provided to us. This incredible time has shown us that if we need to adapt to any new demands within our profession, we are all more than up to the challenge.]]> 2020-06-04 12:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826483 We have risen by giving our all, while facing our own uncertainty and difficulties, to our students. We have supported our own students and families and the entire school community through this time with patience, outreach, and learning. We have stood by our students like our own families, and have taught and also learned so much in the process. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826497 2020-06-04 12:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610826497 Mrs Khan mkhan72 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610832239 We have risen to this new challenge in spite of little training, by becoming stronger community and supporting each other.Keeping in mind the children are always first. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610832239 As a community, we have risen to this challenge together because we are a team! We work together and we all communicate. We keep in daily contact with the parents and with our students. We keep them in the loop of what is going on and we help and guide them with their struggles. We celebrate all of their successes. We love our students and their families. What I have learned from this experience is that we are capable of doing things that we never thought we could do. This experience has only made us stronger! mstone77 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610832809 2020-06-04 12:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610832809 As a school community we have come together to rise to the challenge of these unfamiliar and difficult times. We were faced with new ways of teaching and new ways of supporting our students, their families, and each other. We successfully learned that although we face the barrier of not being in the physical space we are all familiar with that we can still provide valuable education and support for our students, their families, and each other. Although a challenging task we have done it, and in the process we have also made history in doing so! https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610833465 JL]]> 2020-06-04 12:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610833465 As a school community, it is amazing how we have come together in a world crisis with such a short amount of time to educate our children. There are many lessons to learn from this situation. I personally learned how I need my students as much as they need me. I learned that through remote learning, there are so many tools that can be used to reach our children in the future. I learned that I work with amazing dedicated teachers who go above and beyond the call of duty. kmoran76 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610835491 2020-06-04 12:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610835491 Marlie Leopold https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610835904 As a community, we have collaborated to provide needed support for our students. We have displayed patience and made sure that all our students were equipped to navigate this challenging time in their lives. We have learned many new ways to interact with our students and their families and making sure that instruction was delivered. Even though we are separated from our students, we still maintained a closeness with them. I have learned that when faced with challenges, face it head on rather that let them bring you down.]]> 2020-06-04 12:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610835904 Tracey Gonzalez https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610839073 We have risen by developing stronger bonds with our students as well as there families. We have risen by
persevering through many obstacles alongside our colleagues, students, families And administration together!]]> 2020-06-04 12:11:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610839073 We have risen as a community by looking out for each other need and helping in different ways. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610840042 Mrs S King]]> 2020-06-04 12:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610840042 Mr. Cassuto https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610840857 We have all come together as a community to help our students. The P.S. 315 family managed to rise to the challenge, through all of the difficulties that we had to face recently, we came through for our students.]]> 2020-06-04 12:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610840857 Lori Cassuto https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842110 Our school community has always been more so, a family. All members, during scary and uncertain times, banded together bravely in an extremely short amount of time to learn and adapt to a way of teaching and learning that's never been done before. It's amazing to see all the successes of our students, and ourselves.]]> 2020-06-04 12:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842110 We as a community have risen to this challenge together by responding to almost unprecedented times within a few days as we attended workshops, contacted parents and helped each other. We have shared educational materials and reached out to each other outside of word hours. To assure that our students had access to technology and that their parents knew how to help them, we stayed on the phone for hours assisting parents on how to get/use devices, join virtual meetings and access assignments. I have never spoken to so many parents regularly as I have since remote learning began. I have learned that we should never take educating children within a classroom for granted. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842195 2020-06-04 12:13:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842195 Denise Pisano https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842376 As a community we have risen to the challenge by simply being there for our students & their families. We have taught, nurtured, calmed fears & offered support in countless ways and will continue to into the next school year , however that might look. I’ve learned that what seems impossible isn’t at all. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842376 Ms. Ledan: As a school community we have risen to the challenges by being there for the students in a new technological era. I learned it possible to educate our students in any platform. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842470 2020-06-04 12:13:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610842470 We have all risen to this challenge as a school community by being united. We show strength and dedication as educators! We are flexible and committed to providing the best we can to our students in need! https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610843045 A.Taylor]]> 2020-06-04 12:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610843045 Ms. L (Janice Lanzisera) https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610843821 Through this experience, we have learned to come together without having the option to physically unify. We have connected through multiple platforms (google classroom, texts, phone calls), in order to get all of our staff on the same page as the students, and stay updated as changes occur. We've also learned to be more understanding, as not all students are having the same experience at home as in the classroom. We've learned to adapt to their needs to the best of our abilities, and that is the most proactive thing we can do at a time like this. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610843821 As a community we have gained strength in communication, Understanding, togetherness and sharing. I have learnt that nothing should be taken for granted and that everyone adapt differently to the challenges we faced. mmillin https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845143 2020-06-04 12:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845143 I know I am greatful for my 3rd grade family of wonderful ladies and fabulous teachers that are so wise and knowledgeable and supportive and worked hand in hand so beautifully included in that family are Mrs. D. Fandacone, Mrs. C. Valic for their patience and support that is beyond angelic with the ability to take me to cyber places I never thought I could go, and Mrs. M. Khan for her support in helping to support our ENL students. Without them I could not have come through this with my hair still on my head. I know I could not have done any of this without Mrs. Collazo and Mrs. king calling students 3 times a day. I would like to thank D'Ana and Ellen form making deadlines and paperwork easy for even a computer illiterate as myself get things in on time with their helpful reminders and of course Mrs. Quartana, Mrs. Ellman and Mrs. Graves for supplying supporting resources to keep me going. I have come very far, but I believe it is on the shoulders of some very wonderful people. Thank you all so very much but gotta say my own children were a big help whenever I was ready smash my computer. cmoran41 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845360 Hope springs eternal and I cant wait till we are allk together again .
I miss you all 💖]]> 2020-06-04 12:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845360 Clairna Dory https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845388 As a community, we have risen to this challenge of remote learning by putting our heads together from day one to set up our remote classroom to make sure it was the best for our students and families. As a school community we supported each other during moments of difficulties, whether it was a through a phone call, text message or just a listening ear we were there for each other. In addition we formed a stronger bond with our colleagues.

From this experience I learned that we are all in this together, Honestly, speaking I learned that my computer skills is outdated and that I need to brush up on my skills moving forward. We learned new ways of conducting meetings without having to leave our homes. More importantly, we learned new ways of teaching, we learned new ways to make learning fun and interactive, and we learned that when faced with adversity one must not let fear take over but face fear head on and keep pushing.

]]> 2020-06-04 12:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845388 As a community https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845670 Amelia Grant

As a community we have risen to the challenge together. We work together to get the task done. We have taken on duties behind our job description to ensure all student receive the help needed. We continue to struggle together as family therefore we are able to celebrate as a family. With all the distractions of this year we will continue to prevail. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845670 We have risen to the challenge by continuously working with our students, their families and our colleagues. We have learned that nothing is impossible. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845864 2020-06-04 12:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610845864 We have all come together during a difficult challenge. I am grateful for my kindergarten team who has helped me. We have worked together to assure that the students are able to get work done. It is amazing how we have all come together to show support for students and teachers. I don't think I would have been able to do it without everyone's support. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610846340 Ms. Murphy]]> 2020-06-04 12:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610846340 As a community we have to embrace each other through this crisis. We have to be strong to support our students and families in our school community. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610846977

]]> 2020-06-04 12:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610846977 gmohabir1 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610848097 As a community, we have worked hard to meet the needs of our students by encouraging them to talk about their experiences. We have also listened to them and tried to give them the support that they need to cope with the challenges around them. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610848097 As a community, we have risen to the challenges by being supportive and patient with each other. We embarked on a new journey of learning about educational platforms and learned that we have different means of connecting and communicating with our students and families by other means. Throughout this whole pandemic, we have learned to embrace and face challenges by being positive. We have learned that even in impossible times we can make things POSSIBLE ! mwilson269 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610848599 2020-06-04 12:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610848599 Irene https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610849417 We have risen by challenging ourselves and working together as a team. Collaboration works best. We were all very nervous at the start and are feeling much better about where we are today with remote learning . ]]> 2020-06-04 12:18:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610849417 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610849759 It has been quite a emotional experience for a us all. However this challenge has brought our community closer more than ever. even though we didn't have any social engagement or interactions we had to communicate constantly with parents and caretakers we encourage each other daily. We shared information and also learned as we went along. Working together as a community has reduced the level of anxiety and stress. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610849759 Clauny Cassagnol https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610850304 As community we were able come together and meet the need of the students during these tough times. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610850304 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610850819 2020-06-04 12:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610850819 Ms. L (Janice Lanzisera) https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610851780 Through this experience, we have learned to come together without having the option to physically unify. We have connected through multiple platforms (google classroom, texts, phone calls), in order to get all of our staff on the same page as the students, and stay updated as changes occur. We've also learned to be more understanding, as not all students are having the same experience at home as in the classroom. We've learned to adapt to their needs to the best of our abilities, and that is the most proactive thing we can do at a time like this. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:19:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610851780 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610851962 We have risen to this challenge by showing compassion to families experiences and by helping those we struggle with academically supporting their children.
- Taryn]]> 2020-06-04 12:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610851962 As a community we have risen to the challenge of remote learning .We have all come together through these difficult times. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610853492 2020-06-04 12:20:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610853492 Essence McPherson https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610854138
The community has risen together by being a support team, even in hard times like now. We all come together as one big family. We try our best not only as educators but as a support team. During these hard times it can be very challenging but we keep moving forward. We never give up and always try our best. We put our love first. We provide the support emotionally by building connections. Those connections are built based off of relationships within the community. These challenges we face has brought us all together. One day at a time with hope and motivation.]]> 2020-06-04 12:21:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610854138 Through this challenge, we have learned to continue to collaborate and work together to support the children of our school. We quickly learned and facilitated a new way of learning. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610854579 2020-06-04 12:21:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610854579 We have supported each other as a grade in the remote learning classroom. I have also been supported by friends in other grades. Thank you too to Ms. Fandacone and Ms. Valic. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610859003 2020-06-04 12:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610859003 As a community we all worked together side by side and risen to the challenge and succeeded . At first we thought this would be impossible but we proved ourselves wrong. Teachers at PS 315 made sure we did our best for our students and families. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610859064 Ms.Ryan]]> 2020-06-04 12:24:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610859064 para professional Aliya Babar, https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610860792 We have risen to this challenge together as a community,It was not an easy task,But this challenge brought us together and we provided all needed support to our students and their families.i learned from this experience that nothing is impossible if you have a strong determination!

]]> 2020-06-04 12:25:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610860792 Gerline Deus https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610863670 As a community we have risen by supporting each other, we showed compassion to families, we help our students in the best way we can.
]]> 2020-06-04 12:27:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610863670 Ms. Mireille Domingue https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610864154
As a community, we have risen to the challenge of teaching the students via Remote Learning. Besides everything else going on across the world, I learned how to be more patient, understanding and supportive towards our students and families needs. I also learned how to communicate better with my colleagues.]]> 2020-06-04 12:27:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610864154 Konstantin Magner https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610865440 I think that working as a community/team is the main reason this transition to remote learning has been so successful. The way all the teachers joined together to do everything from learning the new platforms to packing up classrooms and preparing them for the children of the front line workers has made me realize how strong of a team and how close of a family we are and together we can do anything. No one knew what was coming but we worked tirelessly with our students, parents and fellow teachers to get the job done, i love our team and I'm thankful.

]]> 2020-06-04 12:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610865440 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610868702 As a community we have worked together to better fit the needs of our students. We have worked together as a team to come up with strategies to help students adapt to this new way of learning. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:29:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610868702 Para Professional https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610869637 Ms.Clarke
As a community we've come together to continuously support one another including the students and their families. Through this challenge we have learned to rely on one another and cooperate as a team learning and teaching in a new way.

]]> 2020-06-04 12:30:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610869637 bkimmel1 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610871547 As a community we have worked to quickly help our students adjust to remote learning. While we know this will never be the same as being in school together we have pushed ourselves to find new ways to teach, learn, and interact from home. We have all overcome unique challenges together and the connections with our students that we have worked so hard to maintain speak to the quality of educators we have at PS 315. We should all be proud of ourselves.]]> 2020-06-04 12:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610871547 Ms. S. Johnson https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610872315 As a school community, P.S. 315 faced many challenges. But through our passion, and dedication to educate our students, we have risen together. We have strengthen the family connection and home support as well as the support amongst our staff. We've also supported our students and families emotionally which was causing a blockage for most of our students from entering the virtual classrooms. Besides learning new technology platforms and how to incorporate it into our virtual classrooms, we've learned about ourselves. Who we are as educators. We've learned a new kind of patience. We've learned how to be supportive, and flexible. But most importantly, we learned perseverance.]]> 2020-06-04 12:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610872315 Melinda DePaolo - teacher https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610878230 I believe we have risen to this great challenge by working together. We have helped one another personally and educationally. I have learned things I never thought I would be able to learn. We have risen to this occasion for our students and their families. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610878230 We have risen to an unexpected challenge with our colleagues. We have been tasked with the "impossible" and succeeded beyond our wildest dreams. We have been emotionally and academically supporting our students and their families through uncertain and scary times when our support was an anchor for some of them. We have extended our therapeutic services to beyond the individual to a family approach. My speech colleagues as well as the teachers are an outstanding resource for me and have helped me through this process, touching my students lives as well. Hoping to see everyone soon!! https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610878266 Rina Goldman]]> 2020-06-04 12:35:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610878266 As a community we have risen to this challenge by being a support system for each other. We automatically banded together as family and worked with each other as we transitioned to remote learning. In addition, to helping one another, we provided support to our students and their families who also had to transition to remote learning. We have learned that we can overcome challenges by working together as a team. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610879092 Ms. Sonya]]> 2020-06-04 12:36:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610879092 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610881260 As a community we have remained steadfast during uncertain times. We have continued to be there for our students amidst distance and challenges. We have been able to come together as team to help and support one another as we faced the collective challenge of personal hurdles and teaching remotely. We have learned to be flexible and creative while doing our best to accomplish the seemingly impossible. Ms.Jones]]> 2020-06-04 12:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610881260 Antoinette DeSouza https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610882888 Our community has risen to the challenge by persevering, forming connections to help get through obstacles and being innovative. A lot has been thrown our way from all directions and it has been an emotional stretch but we have persevered with resilience despite not having a moment to exhale. As we continue through this maze of "new normal," I know that we are in a period of transition. As I told my students recently, "with great pain, comes great change," and I believe that it will be for the better. I am optimistic that all that we have endured will continue to strengthen us, enlighten us and help us to move forward and continue to provide "hope" for our children of tomorrow. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:38:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610882888 Mr. Clarke https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610890857 Our school community has risen to the challenge of our current unique experience by banding together and leaning on each other. We have with very little training moved from the physical building to remote learning to continue to educate our students to the best of our ability. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:42:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610890857 Ms. Kathleen Desvallons https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610891234
As a community we have to embrace each other. This is a time to show support in time in need. We have to be strong to support and help our children and families in our school community. We have to show love, support to our students in our school community.]]> 2020-06-04 12:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610891234 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610891769 Para. C. Howard As a community we have learn to work hard. First, by educating ourselves and then working together with the students to help them succeed in this new way of learning . Through this challenge we have learned to seek help and support from our colleagues and families.]]> 2020-06-04 12:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610891769 Teacher: Lorna Bacchus https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610899042 As a community we all work as a team to serve our student population. We learned how to reach out to families remotely and by telephone; In order to best serve each student. We learned together different ways to navigate Google classroom in order to serve our students. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610899042 Para sburnette https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610903581 As a community we have risen to the challenge by supporting each other through these difficult times.We have also risen through the challenges through remote learning.]]> 2020-06-04 12:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610903581 Mr. R https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610904083 Through leadership and a genuine concern for our students we came together despite the promoted idea that human closeness is no longer a good thing. We learned how to communicate in a different way, with technologies some of us have never used, so that we could add some stability in the minds of our students who are probably very confused.]]> 2020-06-04 12:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610904083 Kimberly Clarke https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610907858 We have risen to this challenge in enormous ways. We have stood up to this challenge of educating students in a way none of us could have ever imagined. We taught and interacted with students all the while learning how to navigate this new platform. We leaned on each other for support, laughs and virtual hugs. I am proud to be a NYC public school teacher, and proud to be part of this school family. Miss you all. Stay well everyone!!]]> 2020-06-04 12:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610907858 As community we have risen to service our future leaders in every and any means necessary. We have taken a challenge and shower our students that through tough times we will prevail. Nothing will stop us from teaching and them from learning. We help our families as best as possible, by showing love, compassion and perseverance. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610911223 Carmela Patterson

]]> 2020-06-04 12:53:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610911223 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610914688 2020-06-04 12:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610914688 Ann Weber "Challenges are solved by rising to a level higher than the challenge."- Deepak Chopra aweber77 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610916086 This quote sums up how our PS 315 community confronted this challenge. We were dealt with a situation that no one would have ever expected and through a combined effort found ways to rise above. We have learned that no challenge is too big or small and that when everyone contributes and pitches in real change can be made. Open minds, rationalizing, reasoning and cooperation helps us get through whatever life throws at us.]]> 2020-06-04 12:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610916086 Doreen Fandacone https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610916984 As a community P.S. 315 has risen to this challenge by being patient, caring and most of all supportive of each other. We have all learned from one another in so many ways. Many of us left the school in March saying, "How are we going to do this" but we have, because of our determination and perseverance. We have reached out to so many of our students to make sure this transition could happen for them, and we have supported the parents as well through this trying time. Everyone worked so hard, and I am proud to be a part of the P.S. 315 community. ]]> 2020-06-04 12:55:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610916984 Bonnie Wood https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610926489 Families are a crucial of the success of this online learning platform. We are fortunate enough to have many families helping us in this journey. I also feel supported by our school staff. We are in this together and although we are all still learning everyday we have risen to to all the challenges with the support of others!]]> 2020-06-04 13:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610926489 Our community has risen to these unforeseeable challenges far better than anyone could have every anticipated! Despite the unchartered waters we have all been forced to navigate, the bonds between our home and school have strengthened beyond measure. As we go into the homes of our students and share with them our collective fears, concerns, joys and sorrows, we've reached a new level of personal commitment to truly see each other as individuals and strive to best assist each. The academic and emotional support we give to each other has truly helped to manage the social isolation everyone feels. I've learned the importance of having and sharing a sense of humor with my families. It's said laughter is the best medicine, and during this time when we are all isolated and depression is commonplace, it's important to stress that this is temporary and better times are coming. I personally have become very good friends with "Youtube" and "Google" and always happily report my findings to my families as I log in with them. Often times we have been able to solve our tech issues by working together. Teamwork and gratitude have been important keys to our success. It is with a renewed sense of gratitude that I approach each day now. I am grateful for the continued good health of everyone I love and am especially grateful for my PS 315 school/community family. edemaio https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610926549 2020-06-04 13:00:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610926549 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610928457 We have risen to this challenge together by supporting each other, always offering a helping hand, just being an ear to listen for the students, parents and our work family. It has taught us patience since it is much more difficult to keep the students attention when we’re not physically there with them. I truly miss our school and students and can’t wait for the day that we can go back and be all together again as a community.

Aphrodite Pantelidis ]]> 2020-06-04 13:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610928457 Ps 315 as a community has grown with resilience and determination to success at whatever we strive for! Although difficult at Times we are there for a shoulder to vent to when needed. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610929119 2020-06-04 13:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610929119 Ms. Santiago https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610947829 As a new member to this community is it clear how much the admin, teachers and students care about learning, and put school first. Even online, I felt welcomed by everyone, and I could reach out for help when needed. The way this community came together within a matter of days to do something that has never been done before is truly remarkable, and I feel lucky to have been apart of this process. Although our country seems upside down at the moment, what rings through is how important education is, and taking care of the future of this country. ]]> 2020-06-04 13:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610947829 Our community rose to this challenge by working together in so many ways. I believe that the key to being successful during difficult and uncertain times is coming together with others to figure out a solution to the problem. During this time we began by initially gathering in the school (social distancing of course) while the children were safe at home to come up with a plan, gather necessary resources, contact families, make preparations, and so much more. We then worked from home to further plan, research, and come up with ideas. In addition, we worked to get our students the supports they needed whether it was wifi, devices, provide technical support, meals, and/or packets of work. In addition, we collaborated with various other staff members to support students, contact families, discuss goals, conduct meetings, and so much more. All of these elements have allowed us to rise to this great challenge together. I think we have learned the importance of perseverance and dedication to the education field and to our students. The passion that educators and other staff members working within the Department of Education have for their students and their success and wellbeing is key. This is something that we have always had, but in this experience it has really been brought to light and exemplified. https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610949848 -Ms. Thomas

]]> 2020-06-04 13:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610949848 Ms. Douglas https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610970532 This community has risen by supporting our students their families and each other. We are collaborating more with family members and staff. We have a better understanding of our students individually and circumstances and challenges they are going through during this pandemic. I learned as I continue to be patient with my community that patience is the virtue and it is extremely important for me to never give up on my students and their families and I will continue to try my best to teach my students and their families new ways to succeed throughout remote learning.

]]> 2020-06-04 13:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/610970532 Ms Levitsky https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611013405 Our community has risen to the challenge by putting the students first. We learned quickly how to adapt to change, be flexible, open minded and patient. I focused on the positives of remote learning, to which there are plenty. Our students are being taught and cared for with the same rigor and compassion as always. Our administrators are constantly sending words of wisdom and motivation. My supervisor has been amazing at keeping me grounded. It takes a community of well meaning people to teach a child, and I am very proud be a part of this one. ]]> 2020-06-04 13:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611013405 PS 315 has really pulled together and made remote learning possible for our students. We're still learning and improving too - we are a community that cares! https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611021227 Mrs. Valic]]> 2020-06-04 13:42:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611021227 Alla Lamarre https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611032215 We came together and did the best we could. Adjusting to a very new way of teaching in a short time and being there for our students and the parents every step of the way to continue educating.]]> 2020-06-04 13:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611032215 ~Mrs. Medina~ https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611042432 With this new way of remote teaching upon us, we improvised and learned daily new ways of engaging our students. We need to rely on our teams even more so, learning from each other to give our students the lessons that they need daily. We learn something new everyday along side our students. They are becoming tech savvy with remote learning. It definitely isn’t the same as being together in a classroom but we’re making the best of the situation.
Hopefully we will all be back together soon ❤️]]> 2020-06-04 13:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611042432 Ms. Bruno https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611143861 As a team, we came together with the families to conquer this new remote learning platform. We are still a work in progress but, we are improving every day.

]]> 2020-06-04 14:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611143861 Ms. Edwards https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611149424 I have learned how important it is for students to be taught in person. Students need to be in a school building since there is more routine and more personal interactions with their classmates and more involvement in their classwork compared to the students doing their classes online. It has been challenging but my class team and I did contact our families often to get them involved in the online class or gave the parents flexibility in handing in the assignments, and having online meetings with the kids. It was tough for our working families especially those who are essential workers and for families who aren't fluent in English. ]]> 2020-06-04 14:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611149424 Ms. Wallace https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611180230 Technology was a word that always made me want to hide. Hide from the unknown because it seemed too big to accomplish. Then I realized that our students and many family members felt the same way. I learned the meaning of compassion. So how do you accomplish this huge monster like challenge? Together as a P.S. 315 Family, that's how. One phone call at a time. Teacher's calling teacher's to guide them through! (Like the way we guide our students to new challenging assignments.) Parent's calling teachers because they do not want their children to fall behind. Even when life seemed to flip upside down, parents worry about their child's future. That is true love! We laughed, we cried, we typed, we explored and we conquered. Together the administration, teachers, parents, and children didn't give up. We tried, we failed, we made mistakes and we learned. This remote learning is a symbol of what education should be. It taught us that when you have a goal in mind, a community working together, mixed with love that MIRACLES can happen. I can say that I no longer hide from this thing called technology(still cringe a bit) but instead build on what I learned to learn more and be successful. My little kiddos and their amazing parents have helped me to help them. What do we get in return? Our Future, our kids knowing they can succeed at anything and will never stop learning. Now if that is not education, then I don't know what is! Thank you P.S. 315

]]> 2020-06-04 14:49:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611180230 This is a time in our history that will not be forgotten. It is a time that our students and our children will tell their children about. It is a time that we, as elderly people, will recall and discuss with our grandchildren. It is a time to feel very PROUD of our accomplishments. As a school community and even further, as a global community, we came together to provide education, support, guidance, strength, assistance, comfort, and love to our community. As a school community, we did this from our homes. We brought our homes into the homes of our students and vice versa. Educators, as heroes, were part of the glue that helped keep the P.S. 315 school families together. To the best of our ability, each of us has stretched and grown in ways we would not have imagined. This was brought upon us so quickly, but collectively we built upon each other’s strengths and truly rose to the occasion. What a wonderful example this is for our students and the global community! There are many lessons learned throughout this time, but the one take away is that together, even while apart, we are stronger. We were charged with a tremendous job to do. We rose to the occasion like never seen before and I truly think we will come out of it on the other side collectively stronger. mgraves35 https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611304019 2020-06-04 15:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611304019 Judith Ranft-Quartana, Principal https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611421099 PS 315 is an incredibly unique learning community. The collaborative spirit that exits among the staff cannot be underestimated. When we were notified in mid-march that we would be transitioning to remote learning and would be partaking in a three day professional learning to learn the Google Classroom platform , although a little frightened at the prospect of this new learning, the grade level cohorts came together to embrace and collaborate in the formation of their remote learning classrooms. The staff assisted one another to help in the setup of the Google Classrooms, learn the platform logistics, and build upon their technological know-how. They researched resources and learned how to deliver this type of instruction to their students. They successfully put together the PS 315K Remote Learning School and the students began their remote instruction. All stakeholders were involved in engaging the students through home contact to make sure students were safe and engaged in learning. As remote learning progressed, the teachers and paraprofessionals grew in their pedagogical expertise and began to incorporate more live instruction as they realized how important this was to their students and their learning. The challenges of working from home with their own families did not deter them from their ability to bring the best of themselves to our students. I am extremely proud of my staff and the work they are doing during to allow our students to grow in knowledge and be the best they can be. We have grown immensely in our technology expertise and are ready to incorporate this knowledge into whatever path this remote learning journey leads us. I am honored to be the principal of such a dedicated staff whose purpose is to prepare our students to become the leaders of tomorrow! Their hard work and dedication to the students of PS 315 does not go unnoticed!

]]> 2020-06-04 16:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611421099 sulopez https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611548497 Our community has risen to this challenge by aiding one another, making sure no man/woman was left behind! By working together we accomplished something wonderful❤️]]> 2020-06-04 17:16:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611548497 The Struggle Is Real https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611985014 Sanon
Through much trial and error preserverance and determination we prospered. The struggle was intense and overwhelmingly demanding. At times placing a demand on every fiber of our being. However, we dug way down and gave birth to an intoxicating level of passion, drive and a community spirit that was relentless. We put the T in TENACITY and refused to lose or become stagnant. We as a TEAM were a text, a dojo, a googleclassroom, a googlemeet, a zoom,or a call away! The UNITY of our community was and continues to be simply amazing! Despite all of this, there is still a need for support and training for all staff as we move forward. We will face and overcome these next set of hurdles without fear. Fear is not allowed because as a collective we have conquered the beast of technological ignorance. We will now work to fortify our weakest links to ensure our progress and success.

WITHOUT STRUGGLE THERE IS NO PROGRESS! ]]> 2020-06-04 22:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mgraves35/qpni827lrx4w4wau/wish/611985014