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PHOENIX FAMILY UPDATE
April 9th
WELCOME BACK FROM BREAK!
Dear Achievement First New York Families,

We are writing today to provide an update on our reopening plans for our schools in New York. Based on recent COVID case counts and frequent NYCDOE facility closures, we will NOT reopen our schools for in-person learning on April 19; instead, our schools in New York will remain 100% remote through the remainder of the 20-21 School Year.

This is an important decision, and not one that we took lightly. All through the pandemic, we have prioritized the safety of our community and meeting the needs of our students and families. This painful decision, like all others, is grounded in these priorities.

Read more here.
PHOENIX INFORMATION HUB
TCP
Over the course of the last few weeks, families have received emails from the AF network with instructions to complete this year's TCP Family Experience Surveys. If you haven't already, please check your emails and complete the surveys! We will also be sending you a reminder email in the next coming days.

<DUE Fri 4/16> Intent to Return for the 2021-22 School Year (for current 9th – 11th graders)
As we get ready for next year’s enrollment, we will soon invite families from the lottery to join our school. To ensure as many students as possible have a seat, complete the form for your child in ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/6822019. This year has been challenging in many ways and we understand if you're not certain of your plans for next school year. Please share candidly with us so we can plan for next school year and best support you and your scholar through the end of this school year. For families that have multiple students, no need to submit for your 12th grade scholar. Please only submit for current 9th - 11th graders. If you have any questions, please contact us! 

Working papers (NYS Employment Certificate). 
Read ALL INSTRUCTIONS carefully as there are 3 separate parts in 1 application: 
  • A-17-Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest of the application.
  • A-22- Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest of the application.
  • A-16-Medical provider must complete this section ONLY if you do not have a copy of your recent physical (within 1 year). If you have a copy of your most recent physical or remember sending one to me, please email me and I will verify its receipt.
Follow this link to our website for the option to complete the application online. Work applications usually take at least 1 week to process. Click HERE for more information from the New York State Education Dept. regarding working papers and Employment of Minors. Reach out to Ms. Rodriguez (cynthiarodriguez@achievementfirst.org) directly if you have further questions or if you would like to setup a quick zoom mtg. A parent/guardian must also be present at these zoom meetings.
  • NOTE: This is not the Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). You must still obtain a NYS Employment Certificate if you are chosen via lottery for that program.
  • Quick notes/tips:
  • Create a profile and complete an SYEP application by clicking HERE. 
  • Gather all your documents ahead of time just in case you are selected.
  • Application deadline is Friday, April 23, 2021 to be entered into the lottery.
  • Contact SYEP directly if you have questions at (800) 246-4646.
SENIOR ITEMS
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY to submit yearbook submissions!
We want YOU to have something to look forward to in this yearbook, so please send us anything listed below! All submissions should be sent to rebekah.revello@achievmentfirst.org by the end of the day.
  1. Send us your pictures!
  • We want as many pictures as possible of the class of 2021 through their whole time at AFUP. Send us pictures of your teams, clubs, events, and best memories! These pictures can be from the AFUP smugmug as well!
  1. Send us a photo of you as a baby! We will include them in a “guess who?” game in the yearbook.
  2. The Student Literature Competition is NOW OPEN: Want to have your writing included in the yearbook? Send the yearbook team something reflecting on this year, your high school experiences in general, your future plans, or about anything at all! Please send in your submissions ASAP. Submissions must be a maximum of 1000 words.
  3. The Student Art Competition is NOW OPEN: We want your art pieces too! Send in your submissions by ASAP.
  4. “Teachers that Made Me”: Send in your memories and experiences with the teachers that shaped you into who you are, from the past and the present. Submissions should be a maximum of 200 words. Send in your submissions ASAP.

Also, superlatives are still open! Fill out this form to choose the class clown, best actor, best dressed, and more! Help make the 2021 senior yearbook be the BEST yearbook yet!
COVID-19

Public Health, Safety & Advocacy in Our Communities Part II
Achievement First Advocacy team will be hosting Public Health, Safety & Advocacy in Our Communities Part II: What You Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine, Variants & COVID Testing. Our last virtual forum had over 240 attendees and based on demand, we want to continue the conversation around access to accurate public health information around the COVID-19 vaccine and programs around testing and tracing.
 
This time around we will delve deeper and provide families with direct access around the vaccine and testing on the ground as well as ways they can advocate to help expand awareness around access and equity. We will be joined by health experts, elected officials and advocates who will discuss public policy on COVID-19, variants, vaccine distribution/access, the science behind how the vaccine works and more. This event will be in English & Spanish and is open to the general public. Register by 03/23 here. The corresponding event flyers found HERE (English) or HERE (Spanish). 

AFUP Remote Office Information 
Operations Team

Requesting documents from the Main Office:
  • Parents/guardians: For enrollment & address verification letters, report cards, etc., please complete this form https://tinyurl.com/afupparentrequest
  • Scholars: Campus Portal, AF email, working papers(read instructions on google form), please complete this google form https://tinyurl.com/afupopsrequest. 
  • Scholars must use their AF email address when completing this form.

Instructions for working papers (Work Card/Certificate)
Scholars must follow this link to the website and download the 3 parts of the application which can be filled online. Read all the instructions carefully as there are 3 separate documents in 1 application:
  • A-17: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-22: Parent/guardian completes ONLY part 1. Electronic signatures (typed name) from parent/guardian will be accepted. Ms. Rodriguez completes the rest.
  • A-16: Medical provider has to complete this section ONLY if you do not have a copy of your recent physical(within 1 year).

If you have a copy of your physical, please email to Ms. Rodriguez along with the completed and signed application.
 
For other questions, please email us at afupops@achievementfirst.org
Achievement First University Prep High School