Families
Family Liaison
Meggi Sweeney Smith
Family LiaisonEmail: msmith@lexnyc.org
Phone: 718-350-3235
Videophone: 917-832-1693
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4201 School Letter Campaign
Read MoreThe 4201 Schools Association has launched a letter campaign.They are encouraging our schools, students, parents, teachers, support staff, and alumni to send letters to Governor Hochul and State Legislators asking them to include funding in the final enacted state budget to support the continued success of our students. It takes two minutes to sign on and make your voice heard! -
Feel The Music Concert - Free Event April 11
Resonance and Resilience: #FeeltheMusic2025 Concert is returning on April 11!Read More
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of #FeelTheMusic, come enjoy the American Sign Language musical performances by deaf artists. Interpreters and CART will be present.Location:Everett Lounge and Milbank Chapel at Teachers College, Columbia UniversityEnter the Zankel building's main entrance (bring your photo id):525 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027Friday, April 11, 20257:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Mid-Hudson Valley Deaf Camp - Summer 2025
One of our community's favorites, Deaf Camp takes place at the Mid-Hudson Valley Camp on the grounds of the Marist Brothers Center in Esopus, NY.Read More
Registration for the summer is open and the dates have been announced:
August 17- August 23, 2025For further information, please reach out to us at deafcampesopus@gmail.com.Directors: Dana McMenamin, Wayne Stelmach, and Henry VenturaInstagram: @mhvcdeafcamp
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Classes/Workshops for Spanish Speaking Families - March 2025
Hands United is sharing this calendar of opportunities for Spanish Speaking Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children.Read More
The organizations they list provide workshops or classes. Please note the times listed are for the West Coast (PST). To see when to join if you are here in New York (EST) please click read more. Zoom information will be provided there as well. See the flyer here. -
Explore Deaf NYC for Events and Opportunities Around NYC
Are you looking to get connected to events and opportunities within the Deaf community here in NYC?Read More
If so check out www.deafnyc.com.
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PBS Media Study for Children Ages 3-6 with ASL Translation
PBS is offering ASL translation for a media study for children, ages 3-6. Watch a story with your child and answer a few questions! Sessions will take approximately 45 min. See the flyer for full details.Read More
If you are interested you can sign up here.
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The Whitney Museum Celebrates Deaf Artist Christine Sun Kim
Read MoreChristine Sun Kim's art will be on display at the Whitney Museum of Art Through July 6.
As an artist she is described as 'relentlessly experimental, productive, and dedicated to sharing her Deaf lived experiences with others.' If you are interested in learning more about the exhibit and their events, you can visit their website. -
Making Games More Accessible for Deaf Children
Bridge Multimedia and PBS KIDS are inviting families to share feedback on games as they strive to increase accessibility for Deaf children and understand what makes them fun for you!Read More
TO PARTICIPATE OR LEARN MORE: For more information contact Wendy Sapp, PhD, at wsapp@bridgemultimedia.com or go to the registration link to sign up to participate.
** Please note the Lexington School for the Deaf is not involved in the project and has no position on whether the families should or should not participate.
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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.)
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- Through the New York City Department of Education (DOE), lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families. Please fill out a Family Income Inquiry Form even though your child will be receiving free lunch. You can fill out an online form at www.myschoolapps.com or request a paper form from the main office.
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Community Resources and NYC Programs
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 in NYC - Programs, Events and More!
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- Join the Saturday Program for free activities to connect with other Deaf/HH children ages 5 and up. Participate in events, field trips around NYC, and parent/caregiver groups.
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- Are you curious about camp options for your child? This interactive map is a great resource to explore camps for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children. Click on New York to see some of our local favorites!
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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 NYC Numbers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Individuals - NYC ASL Direct
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- Reduced Fare Metro Cards and more...
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Language Development at Home
Especially for families new to the Deaf community, the learning curve can feel big! If you are not sure where to begin, explore our
Learning Center (Coming soon!)
No matter where you are in your learning journey, it will help provide videos, resources, and things to do with your child to build language learning at home! Also, we encourage you to check out the family resources and opportunities from these organizations below:
* 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)
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.
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)
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