Between strong hugs and tears, students from the Juan Pablo Duarte school in Upper Manhattan said goodbye to their classmates after the end of the school year on Tuesday.
After class ended, some parents were anxiously waiting for their children but at the same time a little worried about their care this summer.
“It’s a bit difficult because in the summer, apart from the fact that I have to work, I need to find care for the child and sometimes it’s more difficult for me because if I don’t have a family member to take care of him, I have to pay,” she said. Yalideth Bonilla.
Another mother said she had to manage on these vacations.
“One half goes with their grandfather to Florida and the other with me and then, God willing, to Mexico, about two weeks,” said Gabriela Rivera.
For another father, it is a great relief that his little Daniel is attending a summer camp.
“Thank God the child was accepted into what is the New York City program. It is a relief for us and all that, because of the family’s work and above all for the care more than anything and taking advantage of the opportunity for him to learn other things in the summer,” said Jaime Ángel.
The Department of Education made several announcements this week, one of them regarding the addition of four holidays to next year’s school calendar.
“But for many I don’t think it’s favorable because they are always looking for childcare options,” said mother Simayi Chirino.
Parents should be reminded that school lunches will continue to operate at some locations and completely free from June 28 through September 1.
For more information visit the website: Schools.nyc.gov/summermeals
You can text the word NYCFOOD to 304-304
Or by calling 311
In addition, all schools, from preschool to grade 12, will soon be required to facilitate two to five minutes a day of the meditation technique known as “mindfulness.”
This with the purpose of caring for the physical and mental health of students, as well as promoting socio-emotional learning in the city’s public schools.
And although little Christian says he will enjoy this summer, there is something he will miss about his school…
“Because I still wanted homework,” Christian said.
2023-06-27 23:52:00
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