Contents:
• 2021–22 School Calendar Released
• Vote Now in Your Community and Citywide Education Council Election
• Teacher Appreciation Week Starts May 3
• Register for Summer Rising
2021–22 School Year Calendar
2021–22 School Year Calendar
Some of this year’s important dates include:
• First Day of School for All Students: Monday, September 13
• Election Day (full remote asynchronous instructional day for all students): Tuesday,
November 2
• Thanksgiving Recess (schools closed): Thursday–Friday, November 25–26
• Winter Recess (schools closed): Friday–Friday, December 24–31
Please note the following reminders:
• On “snow days” or days when school buildings are closed due to an emergency, all
students and families should plan on participating in remote learning.
• Your parent-teacher conference date might be different from those listed on the
School Year Calendar. Your child’s teacher will work with you to schedule your
conference.
You can find a printable version of the calendar along with translations at
Vote Now in the 2021 CCEC Elections
CCEC elections voting is now open and runs through May 11. And for the first time, voting is
open to parents and guardians of all students!
Education Council representatives serve as the voice of our families and
offer important advice to the Chancellor and the Department of Education. Now is your
chance to have a say on who sits on these councils.
Parents can vote for their district councils and citywide councils that serve their students
using their NYC Schools Account at MyStudent.nyc.
Want to learn more about how to vote in the CCEC elections? Parent University offers a free
course on the voting process at parentu.schools.nyc/course/detail/351 or you can watch youtube.com/channel/UConHMOb3enWOJXaJJn7xbSQ/playlists.
For more information about running for, serving on, and voting in elections, please visit schools.nyc.gov/election2021.
Teacher Appreciation Week Begins May 3
New York City’s teachers have shown up for our students, families, and City in so many
ways this past year. Teacher Appreciation Week is a time for us to show up for them.
The DOE invites students, families, and other members of the community to take a moment
to thank a teacher today!
Visit our website at schools.nyc.gov/thankateachernyc, where you can send a note of
appreciation to the teachers making a difference in your life.
You can also share your gratitude on social media using the hashtag
#ThankaTeacherNYC.
Register for Summer Rising
Registration is now open for Summer Rising, NYC's new free summer program for students
in grades K–12.
Summer Rising will offer academic and social-emotional support, arts, and recreation. There
will also be local field trips to parks, pools, and other enriching outdoor venues that are both
educational and meet State health and safety guidelines.
Breakfast, lunch, and a snack will be served to each student.
Families of students in grades K-8 can sign up at nyc.gov/summerrising. For families of
students in grades 9-12, high schools will reach out students in the coming weeks to discuss
a summer program that meets their needs and interests.
If you are a family of a student in grades K-8 and you do not see your site listed, please
complete the survey at nycenet.edu/surveys/NYCSummerRising and you’ll be contacted
when a program opens in your neighborhood. We’re adding new ones every Monday
through mid-May. After you sign up for a program, you’ll receive an email confirming your
registration.
We look forward to seeing your child this summer!
