Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School Mission Statement

At Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School, scholars will be empowered to have choice in how they learn and voice in what they learn. We will provide innovative, individualized instruction that addresses scholar's unique learning styles, cultivates, independent thought, promotes the building of character and enables students to contribute their ideas locally and globally . The Brooklyn Landmark experience  will guide our scholars as they develop their sense of identity and purpose in this world.  We will comprehensively develop citizens who will be decision makers in tomorrow's society.  The Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School scholars will inspire greatness in others, allow their voices to be heard worldwide and create change through their actions and endeavors.  By giving our scholars a choice in how they learn and a voice in what they learn, we are building the foundation of critical thinkers that is needed in the best colleges and the 21st Century workplace.

Message from Principal Knights

  • Monthly Update from Mrs. Knights

    Dear Parents/Guardians:

    Welcome to the 20-21 school year.  Please note that the first day of in-person instruction has changed! Scholars in 3K and Pre-K only  (GROUP A) will start in-person instruction on Monday September 21st. Scholars in 3K and Pre-K only (Group B) will start in-person instruction on Thursday September 24th.  On  SEPTEMBER 21st, all other scholars will begin REMOTE Learning . On September 29th, K-5 students (GROUP A) will start in-person instruction. On 10/1, K-5 (GROUP B) will start in-person instruction.

    While this year will present quite a few challenges, we will continue to ensure that every scholar receives a high quality education. Below is reopening information for in-person instruction. 

    Daily Arrival: 8:30 AM

    Daily Dismissal: Dismissal will be staggered to help with social distancing

                                      3K-2- 1:45 PM pickup

                                      Grades 3-5- 2:00 PM pickup

    There will be 4 entrances/dismissal doors:

              3K, Pre-K, 4th and 5th: Main Entrance Doors

              Kinder & 1st grade: Rockaway Avenue (enter through Small Schoolyard-door on left)

              2nd grade- Rockaway Avenue (enter through Small Schoolyard- door on right)

              3rd Grade: Door by Auditorium (enter through Big Schoolyard- Sumpter Ave)

    We will have OUTDOOR dismissal from the Big Schoolyard for scholars in Grades K-5. During inclement weather, scholars will remain in their classrooms and will be escorted downstairs once someone arrives to pick them up. Parents should use Class Dojo, Remind etc to notify the teachers that they have arrived for pick up. Parents should meet scholars by the same door used for arrivals on inclement weather days.

    Below is the Program Model our school is using this year.  Groups A and B will have in-person instruction twice a week and remote instruction three days a week. Group D will learn remotely 5 days a week from 8:30-2:00.  All scholars will be engaged in Remote Instruction on Wednesdays. 

    Model 1B

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    Group D

    Full Remote

    Group D

    Full Remote

    All Groups Full Remote Day

    Group D

    Full Remote

    Group D

    Full Remote

    Week 1

    Group A

    Group A

    All Groups Full Remote Day

    Group B

    Group B

    Week 2

    Group A

    Group A

    Deep Clean Day/All Groups Full Remote

    Group B

    Group B

    We are using the GOOGLE CLASSROOM Learning Platform. These classrooms have already been set up and invitations have been sent out for each scholar to join their classes. Your child must have their DOE username and password to access the Google Classroom. If their DOE username is marie12 and the password is HELLO,  their email address is marie12@nycstudents.net. If you have any questions about your child's username and password for Google Classroom, please reach out to our school's Parent Coordinator Mrs. Simone Gibson at simoneg@brooklynlandmark.org. 

    You should have also received information about  which cohort your child is in, school supply lists and school uniforms. If you have not, please email me at joycek@brooklynlandmark.org or email Mrs. Gibson at the email address above.

    Next, here are SAMPLE schedules for Remote Learning (Group D) and Blended Learning (Groups A and B) so that you can get an idea of what instruction will look like for your child this year.

     

    K-2 REMOTE LEARNING

    SAMPLE

    Teacher

    Student (GROUP D)

    Period 0

    8:00 - 8:30 

    Instructional Coordination (Planning)  

    Breakfast 

    Period 1

    8:30 - 9:17

    Reading Mini-Lesson 

    (Live)

    Reading Centers 

    (Assignments)

    Join us for a live reading lesson and read aloud. 

    Complete assignments

    Period 2

    9:17 - 10:04

    Period 3

    10:04 -10:51

    Problem of the Day

    Math Mini-Lesson(Live)

    Math Centers (Assignments)

    Join us for live math instruction 

    Complete assignments

    Period 4

    10:51 -11:38

    Period 5

    11:38 - 12:25

    Lunch

    Lunch

    Period 6

    12:25 -1:12

    Prep

    Science /Movement

    (Assignments)

    Period 7 

    1:12 - 2:00

    Writing/Social Studies

    (Pre-recorded)

    Complete assignment 

    Period 8

    2:00-2:50

    Office Hours & Planning

    Enjoy your afternoon!

     

    3-5 REMOTE LEARNING

    SAMPLE

    Teacher

    Student (GROUP D)

    Period 0

    8:00 - 8:30 

    Instructional Coordination (Planning)  

    Breakfast 

    Period 1

    8:30 - 9:17

    Shared Reading (Live)

    Reading Mini-Lesson  (Pre-recorded)

    Guided Reading/Book Clubs (Small groups-Live) 

    Check your classroom stream for the reading expectations for today! 

    Period 2

    9:17 - 10:04

    Period 3

    10:04 -10:51

    Problem of the Day

    Math Mini Lesson (Pre Recorded)

    Math Stations (Small group-Live)

    Check your classroom stream for the math expectations for today! 

    Period 4

    10:51 -11:38

    Period 5

    11:38 - 12:25

    Lunch 

    Lunch 

    Period 6

    12:25 -1:12

    Prep 

    Science /Movement

    (Assignments)

    Period 7 

    1:12 - 2:00

    Social Studies/Writing (Pre-recorded)

    Complete assignment 

    Period 8

    2:00-2:50

    Office Hours 

    Enjoy your afternoon! 

     

    3K & Pre-K REMOTE

    SAMPLE

    Teacher

    Student (GROUP D)

    Period 0

    8:00 - 8:30 

    Instructional Coordination (Planning)  

    Breakfast 

    Period 1

    8:30 - 9:17

    Morning Circle with Read Aloud (Pre-recorded) 

    Watch video and complete assignments  

    Period 2

    9:17 - 10:04

    Center Activities 

    (Assignments)

    Complete assignments

    Period 3

    10:04 -10:51

    Music & Movement 

    (Live)

    Join the class for some music and movement with your friends

    Period 4

    10:51 -11:38

    Lunch

    Lunch

    Period 5

    11:38 - 12:25

    Prep

    Nap

    Period 6

    12:25 -1:12

    Math Time

    (Pre-recorded & Assignments)

    Watch video and complete assignments 

    Period 7 

    1:12 - 2:00

    Closing Circle 

    (Live)

    Join your class for a closing circle 

    Period 8

    2:00-2:50

    Office Hours 

    Enjoy your afternoon 

     

     

     

     

    BLENDED LEARNING SCHEDULE (K-5) 

    STUDENTS (GROUPS A and B)

    Period

    Start Time

    End Time

    Length

    Teacher Schedule

    8:00 am – 2:50 pm

    6 Hour 50 Minute Day

    Student Schedule

    8:30 am- 2:00 pm

    5 ½ Hour Instructional Day

    0

    8:00

    8:30

    47 min

    Instructional Coordination

     

    1

    8:30

    9:17

    47 min

    Teaching Block 1

    Block 1 (ELA, Math, SS)

    2

    9:17

    10:04

    47 min

    Teaching Block 2

    Block 2 (ELA, Math, SS)

    3

    10:04

    10:51

    47 min

    Teaching Block 3

    Specials (STEM, Art, PE/Movement, Science, Reader’s Theater)

    4

    10:51

    11:38

    47 min

    Duty Free Lunch

    LUNCH in the classroom

    5

    11:38

    12:25

    47  min

    Teaching Block 4

    Block 3 (ELA, Math, SS)

    6

    12:25

    1:12

    47 min

    Teacher Preparation Period

    Block 4 (ELA, Math, SS)

    7

    1:12

    2:00

    48 min

    Teaching Block 5

    Block 5 (ELA, Math, SS)

    N/A

    2:00

    2:20

    20 min

    Dismissal

     

    N/A

    2:20

    2:50

    30 min

    Office Hours

     

     

    Continue to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter for the latest updates and announcements. Finally, if you haven't already done so, please download our new school app on the Apple app store or Android. The QR code was posted on FB, IG and Twitter.  This will be a one stop shop for you and your child that is convenient and easy to use. Once you download it you can begin to fill out the Emergency Contact information in the Families section. 

    Stay safe and continue to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. 

    In partnership,. 

    Joyce Beckles-Knights

     

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Upcoming Events

  • Yom Kippur-NO SCHOOL

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  • GROUPS B/D- Remote Learning

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  • K-5 GROUP A- begin In-person learning

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  • REMOTE LEARNING-ALL SCHOLARS

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  • GROUPS A/D- Remote Learning

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