School Announcements

• PA Executive Board Nominations Close April 30th

  Hello PGMS Parents,

  The Parent Association of Pelham Gardens Middle School will hold elections for the 2021-2022 school year next month (May 2021). 

   

  The Available Executive Board Positions:

  President (term limit: 3)

  [Current: Yanira Ferreira, student graduating in June.]

  Secretary (term limit: 3)

  [Current: Neisha Jones, running for re-election.]

  Treasurer (term limit: 3)

  [Current: Corinthia Johnson, running for re-election.]

   

  If you are interested in running for a position on the Parent Association Executive Board, either as President, Treasurer or Secretary and you have a child currently in Pelham Gardens Middle School who will be in 7th or 8th grade in September 2021, or you wish to nominate another parent who has a child in Pelham Gardens Middle School that will be in 7th or 8th grade in September 2021, please complete the nomination form now. 

   

  Nominations will close on April 30, 2021, after which a list of the candidates, the position they are running for and a brief bio about them will be available for the Parent Association General Membership to view before voting at the elections.

  Click Here To Complete Nomination Form.

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• The April 8th Parent Association Meeting Video Available Sunday!!!

  If you missed last nights Parent Association Meeting or if you needs a recap of the events, the April 8, 2021 Parent Association Meeting video will be available on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at 8am. Please feel free to go to PGMS566.org and click Parent Association >> Meeting Overview in the navigation.

  Once again, we thank you for all your involvement and continued support.

  Enjoy your weekend!!!

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• PA Meeting Agenda For April 8th Now Available!

  Hello PGMS Parents,

  The agenda for tonight's Parent Association Meeting is now available for your viewing and to download.  Please go to PGMS566.org.  In the drop down, click Parent Association >> Meeting Overview or Parent Resources >> Documents and Forms to access tonight's agenda. 

  Also, if you have not registered for tonight's meeting, the link to register is on the PGMS566.org homepage.   The link to join the meeting is also on the homepage under the Register | Sign-up | Vote section.   Please bring any question or concerns you may have to tonight's meeting, so they can either be addressed or acknowledge (and answered at a later time).

  We thank you for your continued involvement and support.  We look forward to seeing you tonight at 6:30pm.

  Meeting Registration Link : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduipqjkrE9FaN15g5AwuJg44ilkCHv1n

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• Join Us For April's Parent Association Meeting

  Hello PGMS Parents.
  
  This is a friendly reminder that Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 6:30pm is our next Parent Association Meeting. If you have not already done so, please register for the meeting.
  
  Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMlduipqjkrE9FaN15g5AwuJg44ilkCHv1n
  
  Once you have registered for the meeting, you can join the meeting by clicking the meeting link below on the night of the meeting.
  
  Join Meeting Here (Apr. 8th - 6:30pm):
  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87811142195?pwd=dmRGWkR1SlgyT0x6SmhibitpM2k4dz09
  
  The agenda for the meeting will be available on PGMS566.org.
  
  Thank You,

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• 10 Day Building Closure Due to Multiple Confirmed Cases

  Dear Pelham Gardens Middle School at 2545 GUNTHER AVENUE Families:

   

  I’m writing to inform you that following an initial 24 hour closure of our school building, the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) have determined that the building must remain closed through 3/20/2021.

   

  Below you will find guidance that reflects the expertise of the DOHMH, the New York City Department of Education (DOE) and T2.

   

  What Happens Now?

  • The school building will remain closed through 3/20/2021, and all teaching and learning will continue remotely. Staff and students may return to school on 3/22/2021.   
  • Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
  • Close contacts of the person who tested positive have been notified, and will continue their 10-day quarantine period. If additional close contacts are identified, they will also be instructed to quarantine for 10 days.

  How Do We Stay Healthy?

  Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:  

  1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
  2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
  3. Wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.

  How can I stay updated?

  We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts, and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.

   

  To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care.  To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).

  For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311. 

   

   

   Sincerely,

   

  Ian McGhie

  Principal 

  Pelham Gardens Middle School  11X566

  2545 Gunther Avenue Bronx, New York 10469

  Office (718) 794-9750 x4421  Cell (718) 791-0060

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• Positive COVID-19 Tests

  Dear Pelhams Gardens Middle School - X144 at 2545 GUNTHER AVENUE Families:
  
  The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) determined that two or more members of our school community have tested positive for COVID-19 within seven days of each other. As a result, the school building will close for an initial 24 hours to investigate the source(s) of transmission.
  Below you will find information on next steps to protect the health of you, your child, and the school community. This guidance reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
  What Happens Now?
  ● Effective 3/11/2021, the school building will close for an initial 24 hours. All students will transition to fully remote learning for this period. During this time, T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation and the school will be cleaned and disinfected.
  ● All students and staff in the affected room(s) with the individual who tested positive are considered “close contacts” and have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
  ● Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the building until they are no longer infectious.
  ● T2 and DOHMH will identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.
  ● Based on the status of the investigation, I will communicate with you each night about the status of opening the next morning for everyone who is not a close contact.
  How do we stay healthy?
  Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
  1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
  2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
  3. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
  4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
  How can I stay updated?
  We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
  To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with these resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319).
  For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Ian McGhie

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• Tonight's Parent Association Meeting Agenda Is Available!!!

  Hello PGMS Parents.  

  Please be aware that the agenda for tonight's Parent Association Meeting is available on PGMS566.org under Parent Association >> Meeting Overview or under Parent Resources >> Documents and Forms.   Remember that the meeting starts promptly at 6:30pm.  Our Principal Mr. McGhie will join us once again as a special guest to speak to all parents in attendance and answer any questions you may have before tomorrow's Parent Teacher Conferences.    If you have not already registered  for tonight's meeting, please click here to register.

  Thank You, and see you tonight!!!

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• Mark You Calendar!!! Parent Teacher Conferences!!!

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR PGMS!

  The next Parent Teacher Conference is on Thursday, March 11th from 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 4:30-7:00 p.m.

  All Parent Teacher Conferences will be held remotely and virtually (via phone call or Zoom meeting - your preference!) with your child's Advisor.

  All students still have school on Thursday, March 11th, from 8:55 a.m.-11:25 a.m. whether they are a Blended or Remote Learning student.

  With the Third Marking Period ending on Friday, April 9th, this Parent Teacher Conference is extremely important to discuss current performance in the Third Marking Period, as well as each student's promotional status for the next school year.

  More information will be coming this week so look out for that PGMS! 💚💙

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• Parent Association Meeting Date Moved!!!

  Hello Parents!!!  Please be aware that the Parent Association Meeting has been moved to Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (not to conflict with Parent Teacher Conference on March 11th).  The meeting will start promptly at 6:30pm on March 10th.  The agenda will be available under Parent Association >>> Meeting Overview on PGMS566.org.  If you have any specific questions, please feel free to send your questions to PA@PGMS566.org or TLeader@PGMS566.org.  Thank You!!!

  MS 566 (11X566) Pelham Gardens Middle School

• Friendship Day Raffle Drawing (Wednesday)

  DON'T FORGET!!! The drawing for the Friendship Day Raffle will be on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 (Mar. 11th is Parent Teacher Conference) during the Parent Association Meeting.  If you have not bought your raffle tickets yet, please CLICK HERE to do so.  Raffle information is in the attached flyer.

  • Friendship Day Raffle Flyer updated(1).pdf

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