<p>Another <b>opt-in window for families is HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 9.</b> Students in 3-K, pre-K, and grades K-5, including K-5 students in district 75, who opt into blended learning during this opt-in window will return to buildings in April. <b>Students in grades 6-12 will return at a later date, and we will communicate more details as soon as possible.</b></p><p>For more information and translations of this message, please check the <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/about-us/news/chancellor-s-message-for-families">DOE's website</a>.</p><p></p><p><b>When and How to Opt In to Blended Learning </b></p><ul><li>Visit the Learning Preference Survey at <a href="https://www.nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference">nycenet.edu/surveys/learningpreference</a> to select blended learning for your child.</li><li>Families can also call 311.</li><li>You can change to blended learning until Wednesday, April 7.</li></ul><p><b>When Your Student Can Return to the School Building </b></p><ul><li>Students in district 3-K, Pre-K, and grades K-5, including students in District 75, who opt into blended learning during this opt-in window will return to buildings in April.</li><li>Students in grades 6-12 who opt into blended learning during this opt-in window will return at a later date, and we will communicate more details as soon as possible.</li><li>Updates will be posted at <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/health-and-wellness/coronavirus-update">COVID-19 Information and Updates</a>.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements for Returning to the School Building </b></p><p>Please note that if you select blended learning for your child, you must submit the consent form for random COVID-19 testing by the first day your child begins in-person learning. You can submit your consent for testing one of two ways: </p><ul><li>Through your New York City Schools Account (<a href="https://nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmystudent.nyc%2F&data=04%7C01%7CRIngram3%40schools.nyc.gov%7C7a08c61ddf984296aaa508d8f0a3f142%7C18492cb7ef45456185710c42e5f7ac07%7C0%7C1%7C637523934226318622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=IbLqVkgbjsqtntEP%2Fn6i1uIezJXNfAJWEYIg3PZN1vc%3D&reserved=0">NYCSA)</a> under ‘Manage Account’, or </li><li>Complete and sign the consent form available at <a href="https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-year-20-21/return-to-school-2020/health-and-safety/covid-19-testing">COVID-19 Testing</a> and bring it to your child’s school on the first day they are back in the school building.</li></ul><p><b>Families that select blended learning are expected to have their child attend in person on days they are scheduled to do so.</b></p>
