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Booker T. Washington MS54 strives to develop and nurture a community of intelligent, mature and motivated learners with strong academic and critical thinking skills and a love for learning.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
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We want to stay in contact with you during this time.
Please feel free to contact us. Below you will find a chart with the contact information for every member of the faculty. If you do not know who to contact, email questions@ms54.org. Your email will be forwarded to the appropriate person. If you do not have access to email, call 212-678-2861 extension 1381 and leave a detailed message and contact number. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate person. Both the email address and phone number will be checked regularly. Contact Information File FREE FOOD AVAILABLE TO ALL NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS: Beginning Friday, April 3rd, New York City will make up to 3 free meals a day available for anyone in NYC, regardless of immigration status, age, or any other factor. The 438 school sites already providing meals to children under 18, are now offering the meals to everyone. You can visit any of the 438 sites listed here or text food to 877-877 to find the nearest location. Children 18 and under can should continue picking up their meals between 7:30 and 11:30 am, and adults without children should pick up their meals between 11:30 am and 1:30 pm.
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Queremos mantenernos en contacto con usted durante este tiempo. Siéntete libre de contactarnos.
A continuación encontrará un cuadro con la información de contacto de cada miembro de la facultad. Si no sabe a quién contactar, envíe un correo electrónico a questions@ms54.org. Su correo electrónico será enviado a la persona adecuada. Si no tiene acceso al correo electrónico, llame al 212-678-2861 extensión 1381 y deje un mensaje detallado y un número de contacto. Su mensaje será enviado a la persona apropiada. Tanto la dirección de correo electrónico como el número de teléfono se verificarán periódicamente. Contact Information File COMIDA GRATIS DISPONIBLE PARA TODOS LOS RESIDENTES DE LA CIUDAD DE NUEVA YORK: Empezando el viernes 3 de abril, la ciudad de Nueva York hará disponible 3 comidas al día para cualquier persona en la ciudad de Nueva York, sin importar el estado de inmigración, edad, o cualquier otro factor. Las 438 escuelas ya proveyendo comida a los menores de 18 años de edad, ahora están ofreciendo la comida a todos. Puedes visitar a cualquiera de las 438 escuelas listadas aquí o mandar un mensaje de texto con la palabra “comida” al 877-877 para encontrar el lugar más cercano. Menores de 18 años de edad pueden continuar recogiendo su comida entre las 7:30am y las 11:30am, y adultos sin niños pueden recoger su comida entre 11:30am y 1:30pm.
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As announced on Sunday March 15th, NYC Schools are currently closed to students.
- Information on school closures is available from the NYC DOE coronavirus information page at http://schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus.
- Information from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health) can be found at http://nyc.gov/coronavirus.
MS54 initiated Booker Tech, its remote learning platform, on Monday, March 23.
MS54-specific updates are below:
Other important steps you should take:
MS54-specific updates are below:
- March 27: Expectations for class participation using Zoom are now available. All students and parents should familiarize themselves with the information in this document, which is is also posted at the Booker Tech page.
- March 24: Dr. Elster sent an update for tomorrow's schedule (Wednesday March 25) via Jupiter, and can be read here.
- March 23: Dr. Elster distributed a letter from the DOE regarding the start of Remote Learning, and can be read here.
- March 22: Dr. Elster has sent an update regarding Booker Tech schedules via Jupiter, and can be read here.
- March 21: Grab-and-go meals will still be available at MS54. For details, see schools.nyc.gov/freemeals.
- March 19: A recording of the MS54 Town Hall is now available, along with notes for review.
- March 17: Dr. Elster's announcement regarding Booker Tech was sent via Jupiter and can be read here.
Other important steps you should take:
- Check your contact information in Jupiter to ensure it is up-to-date, including your email.
- Ensure you have created a NYC Schools Account to receive updates from the DOE regarding remote learning.
- Join our Facebook group for more frequent updates.
- Subscribe to the school newsletter, see the bottom of our web page here.
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School Wellness Council
The School Wellness Council will be meeting virtually on Wed. April 8th at 8:30 am to discuss ways that our committee can be helpful to our community during this difficult time.
Please email wellness@ms54pta.org if you would like to be sent the Zoom meeting information. PTA / SLT Positions
Please consider joining our PTA Executive Board or School Leadership Team for the 2020-21 school year. Any parent interested in getting more information about the open PTA and SLT positions or joining the nominating committee should email nominations@ms54pta.org
Available positions:PTA Executive Board Officers (one-year terms) Co-Presidents Co-VPs of Fundraising Co-Recording Secretaries Co-Corresponding Secretaries Co-Treasurers Co-Assistant Treasurers 8th Grade Representative 7th Grade Representative School Leadership Team Delegates (two-year terms) 4 parent positions Elections are scheduled for the June 16th General PTA Meeting. Replacement of Booker T. Field
The Booker T. Washington field will be under capital construction for a long-awaited renovation starting in March 2020 for up to a year. You can see more about the project here.
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Statement Of Educational philosophy
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At Booker T. Washington Middle School, academic excellence is the foundation of our school culture. We are committed to providing rigorous academic opportunities to every student. We believe that both acceleration and remediation are vital to nurturing the potential of each student. We provide diverse opportunities to address the academic needs of our students, including a curriculum offering different levels of coursework. |
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booker t. washington
"Success waits patiently for anyone who has the determination and strength to seize it."
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Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an African American political leader, educator and author. He was one of the dominant figures in African American and educational history in the United States from 1890 to 1915.
(Click here to continue reading about Booker T. Washington) MS54 Booker T. Washington Middle School shares the values of hard work and self-discipline espoused by Booker T. Washington. |
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