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June 6th, 2020 Dear NMC Members and partners in mission, This past week, our school leaders have shared their anger, disappointment, hope, and resiliency in the ongoing fight against systemic racism and oppression that has plagued our great nation for generations. The NativityMiguel Coalition stands with our member schools and all who fight for a more just world. With 98% of our students and families identifying as people of color, our member schools serve communities that have been historically under-resourced and underrepresented. The recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery reignited the humanitarian unrest not just in our [...]

June 5, 2020Dear NativityMiguel Community, The last few months have been a time of increased anxiety and stress for all of us as we manage our lives in light of the coronavirus pandemic. We are mourning the deaths of over 100,000 Americans who have lost their lives to this disease, and countless others who have lost their jobs and financial security. More recently, our attention has been drawn to the horrific acts of violence perpetrated by police officers toward the African American community. We are particularly saddened by the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, and the many others who [...]

Secretary of Education Implements State-Level Waivers to Ensure Continuity and Flexibility Governor shares video message to students, parents and educators Harrisburg, PA – Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in consultation with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. Students and families can continue to pick up meals at designated sites. Although schools are closed, teaching and learning may continue: schools are [...]

hen should teachers post assignments? Assignments should be posted to Google Classroom by 8 a.m. each day. When should assignments be due? Assignments should be completed by the end of the day.  Assignments submitted after 9 pm will be considered late. How much time should students spend on work for each class? Students should complete 30-40 minutes of work per day in each major subject (ELA, Reading, Math, Science, History, Religion). What happens if a student is sick, having technology problems, or otherwise cannot complete work? If a student is sick or there are extenuating family circumstances, parents should email [...]