Families
Family Liaison
Meggi Sweeney Smith
Family LiaisonEmail: msmith@lexnyc.org
Phone: 718-350-3235
Videophone: 917-832-1693
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Caregiver Group at The New York Foundling - January 2025
Parenting Journey is a weekly group developed for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Parents and Caregivers as well as Parents and Caregivers of Deaf/Hard of Hearing Child(ren).Read More
It will be offered in ASL, English and Spanish.
Metrocards and refreshments will be provided.
Build confidence in your parenting style and connect with others on the same journey.
Register for the next group, starting in January, by contacting Lynda Stewart today:
Lynda.stewart@nyfoundling.org
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Battle of the Books
Lexington won 2 out of 3 matches in the Battle of the Books competition on November 14th!Read More -
Caregiver Groups at the Saturday Program
Read MoreThis Caregiver Group runs during the child/teens program hours. They provide coffee, tea, and breakfast each session.Details below
Date: November 16, 2023 10:30AM - 1:00PM
Location: 131 East 104th Street New York, NY 10029 The Lexington Academy schoolThe program has invited 2 organizations to the Caregivers group for next Saturday: The New York Foundling (NYF) and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY). NYFwill facilitate a presentation on the Deaf Services that they provide. PPGNY will facilitate the workshop "Talking to Your Children About the Facts of Life". This workshop is designed to help parents talk with their children about sexuality. It introduces the sensitive topic, offers how to answer tough questions, and shows how to turn everyday opportunities into “teachable moments.” -
Animated Series Looking to Improve How They Provide ASL
Read MorePBS KIDS and Bridge Multimedia are exploring ways to better provide ASL for young Deaf children in animated series. They are looking for 4-9 year old children who use American Sign Language. If you are interested, you can read more to find details and links.** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the parents should or should not participate. -
Join the Saturday Program for Deaf and HH Children
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Food Pantry Information for Families
Plentiful is a free, easy-to-use reservation system for NYC food pantries and the people they serve. Families can use Plentiful to find pantries and get the food they need, without waiting in line. Click here to go to the Plentiful website: https://plentifulapp.com/Read More -
When to Keep a Child Home with an Illness
It can be hard to know when to send children to school if they tell you that they do not feel well. Usually, the best place for them is in school, but there are some times when keeping them home to rest or call for an appointment with your health care provider is recommended.Read More
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Lexington’s family liaison connects families with information, help and support to ensure their Deaf child’s academic and social success.
Family Resources
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School/Family Partnership
No matter your story, parent/guardian involvement is vital to the success of every single student here at Lexington! We want to hear from you and ask you to share with us, ask questions, speak up, and join in!Communication is a two way street and we are here to support you through our multilingual platform called Talking Points!Don't miss these additional opportunities to connect with the school team and be part of your child's success as they progress academically and build independence and life skills. Learn more by clicking the links below:
Connect directly to your child's teachers and support team using your home language. Click here to learn about your options and download the app for more features and support.- Meet the Teacher Nights and Family/Teachers Conferences
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- IEP (Individualized Education Program) meetings These happen every year (Preschool through 12th grade) and are an important part of transition planning to make sure they are ready for graduation.
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- School events
Check out the calendar at the bottom of the page for details!
- School events
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NYC's Department of Education
As a 4201 School located in New York City, some of the services and resources come through the NYC Department of Education (DOE). This includes the yellow bus service to and from school (through the Office of Pupil Transportation), SNAP lunch benefits, and more.
Below are some of the main links you will need to answer questions and navigate the system.- File a Bussing Complaint with the Office of Pupil Transportation (Learn what you as a parent/guardian can do if your family is having issues with the bus - who to contact, how to file a complaint and how to join other families working to advocate for changes.)
- Get important information through the NYC School Account for families. (You will need your child's OSIS number and once Lexington receives the ACC codes needed for each family, we will share a step-by-step on how to set up your account and log in.)
- Please help us by completing your child's lunch form here.
- File a Bussing Complaint with the Office of Pupil Transportation (Learn what you as a parent/guardian can do if your family is having issues with the bus - who to contact, how to file a complaint and how to join other families working to advocate for changes.)
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Language Development at Home - Resources!
Especially for our families new to the Deaf community, the learning curve can feel big! Wherever you are in your journey we are here to support your learning as a parent/guardian.
Not sure, where to begin? Check out the videos and this links below:
You can also explore our Learning ASL at Lexington Website for a 5-week introduction to American Sign Language. Access it any time that fits your schedule, or join our Family ASL Classes (free to all family members of Lexington students)!
Coming Soon!
We are in the process of developing a resource hub that can connect you to organizations, opportunities, and strategies that have been collected and shared by other families at Lexington. Please check back often!No matter your family's unique needs, modalities, or home languages, we want to be a resource for you! For help navigating which resources are best for you please contact your family liaison.
For more...- Ask about the Deaf Mentorship Program at Lexington
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- Through Your Child's Eyes (English/Spanish cc)
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NYC Programs and Community Resources
If you and your family are needing additional support or are looking for community programs here in NYC we encourage you to explore these resources below. For additional support, contact your family liaison or school social worker.Read More- Get Involved with the Deaf Community - Programs, Events and More!
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- Food Support: EBT Funds and Food Pantries
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- Food Support: EBT Funds and Food Pantries
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- Accessible Numbers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals
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- Mental Health, Crisis and Suicide Hotlines
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- Report Child Abuse and Malnutrition
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- Internet and Connectivity Programs
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- Reduced Fare Metro Cards and more...
New Student Orientation
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Welcome to the Lexington Family!
We know that starting in a new school can be overwhelming. We hope the below slideshows will help ease your transition to Lexington. As always, if you have questions, please reach out to our Family Support Team at Lexfamily@lexnyc.org!
Click here for the Lower School Family Orientation (Preschool through 8th grade)
Click here for the Upper School Family Orientation (9th - 12th grades, Foreign Language Transition Class - FLTC, 6:1:2 class)
Family Workshops and Learning
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Include NYC Family Workshops - Free!
Provide workshops and resources to help families learn about IEPs, CPSE meetings, and special educations supports that may be available to your child.
Lex Family Events
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