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    New York City Department of Education (DOE)
    Main website: http://schools.nyc.gov/

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    DOE Resources: Homework Help
    HomeworkNYC is a resource provided by Brooklyn Public Library, NY Public Library & Queens Library. The Ask-a-Librarian feature provides quick answers by phone, instant message or email. Students grades 4-12 with a valid library card can access Live Homework Help from home for a one-on-one session with a tutor. Other resources: http://homeworkNYC.org

    Dial-A-Teacher is a homework help service provided by the United Federation of Teachers. It offers help in 12 different languages. Open M-Th from 4-7pm. Teachers offer help in all subject areas at 212-777-3380.

    Dr. Math answers math questions from students K-12. This allows students to submit questions online and receive answers via email. http://mathforum.org/dr.math

    Regents Exam Prep Center provides students with study strategies, a reference library & aceess to old exams. http://regentsprep.org

    DOE Resources: Transportation and School Meal Menus

    Bus and Metrocard information, Breakfast, Lunch Menus. http://opt-osfns.org/


    DOE Internet Safety Resources

    http://getnetwise.org
    http://cybersmart.org/for/parents.asp
    http://www.fbi.gov.publications/pguide/pguidee.htm
    http://www.staysafeonline.info


    Guidelines for Outdoor Play in Cold Weather

    Many years ago, schools were advised to keep children inside when the temperature is below 32 degrees. In 2004, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene reviewed this policy and recommended that a combination of factors should be used to determine whether outdoor play is advisable.

    Children benefit from vigorous exercise and should be given the opportunity to play outside whenever possible. You should use your judgment in determining whether conditions are satisfactory for outside play in cold weather, based on the temperature, wind speed, precipitation, and other factors. For example, outside play on a sunny, windless day when the temperature is below 32 degrees can be suitable as long as children are appropriately dressed. Note that occasionally, children with asthma may experience increased symptoms when playing in cold weather (however, exercise-related asthma may occur at any temperature and can usually be prevented by pre-treatment).


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