{"id":16296,"date":"2020-04-01T12:02:19","date_gmt":"2020-04-01T16:02:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=16296"},"modified":"2020-04-02T14:24:20","modified_gmt":"2020-04-02T18:24:20","slug":"covid-closure-daily-update-for-wednesday-april-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=16296","title":{"rendered":"COVID Closure Daily Update for Wednesday, April 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1437\/April-1-COVID-Closure-Daily-Message-spanish.pdf\">en espa\u00f1ol (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1437\/April-1-COVID-Closure-Daily-Message-amharic.pdf\">\u12a0\u121b\u122d\u129b (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1437\/April-1-COVID-Closure-Daily-Message-arabic.pdf\">\u0628\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Day 13 &#8211; Learning from Home Experience\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No joke\u2026 it\u2019s Census Day! Press pause on whatever you are doing and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/2020census.gov\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fill out your census form online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">! Schools rely on the census to assess how many students we need to serve and we get allocated federal dollars accordingly. So by filing out your census, you are supporting our public school system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Monday, March 30, Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/all-releases\/2020\/march\/headline-855702-en.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stay-at-home order<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to slow down the spread of COVID-19. This greatly limits the non-essential movements of everyone including our staff and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this will <\/span><b><i>not<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> impact ACPS food distribution centers. We are still providing breakfast and lunch to our ACPS students on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We know this is a vital service and that our students need to have access to healthy food to be able to learn. In fact, we know it is so important that today, we are launching <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurefood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two more pop-up food distribution sites<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the east end of Alexandria.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Please know that our normal ACPS distribution centers and sites will not be open on April 6, 8, and 10 during spring break. The ACPS meal hotline will not be operating during spring break.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>On Friday, April 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, families will be able to pick up additional food at all ten ACPS food distribution sites to help them through spring break week.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>On Saturday, April 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the ALIVE! Food program will provide families with up to four grocery bags of food from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at John Adams Elementary School and Leonard &#8216;Chick&#8217; Armstrong Recreation Center next to Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology. There will be an additional opportunity (to be determined) during the week of April 6-10 for families to have access to food from the ALIVE! Food program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The City will be operating grab-and-go meal distribution from T.C. Williams High School (Chinquapin side) on <\/span><b>Wednesday, April 8 and Friday, April 10<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from 9 a.m. &#8211; 12 p.m. (note the change in the start time).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Governor also confirmed that the U.S. Department of Education has approved waivers for the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests this year. We know that many of you have questions regarding third and fourth quarter grading. This is not a simple topic, so bear with us \u2014 we will provide our recommendation regarding grading to staff on Thursday, April 2 and discussing with the School Board at our weekly board meeting on Friday, April 3.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, don\u2019t miss the virtual book club set up by librarians from T.C. Williams High School and the Minnie Howard Campus. Once you have completed your census form, you can always pick up a good book and share it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy and stay informed!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Superintendent of Schools<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>VDOE Confirms Cancelation of SOL Testing<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has canceled Standards of Learning (SOL) tests for reading, math, and science for the 2019-20 school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an announcement yesterday, Virginia\u2019s Superintendent of Public Instruction, James Lane, announced that the Commonwealth\u2019s waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education had been approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>This means there will be no testing in those subject areas for our students this academic year.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 requires states to administer annual assessments in reading and mathematics in grades 3-8 and at least once in high school. The law also requires testing in science at least once in elementary, middle and high school.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lane said, &#8220;I would like to thank USED for how quickly they are granting these waivers so that we can provide certainty for our educators and students.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Commonwealth\u2019s assessment system also includes tests in writing, social studies and history that are not required by the federal law. VDOE is exploring options for canceling state-required SOL tests during the reconvened session of the General Assembly in April.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">View the announcement on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.doe.virginia.gov\/news\/news_releases\/2020\/index.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">VDOE website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Additional Pop-Up Food Distribution Sites in East Alexandria<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS now has two additional pop-up food distribution sites to serve our students:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Lodgings at 607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Old Towne West Apartments (parking lot) at 500 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:20 to 11:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See full information about our nutrition services during the coronavirus closure on the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurefood\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS-at-Home website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16298 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"424\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-800x534.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-260x173.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-150x100.jpg 150w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-768x512.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/food_bus-_spark-1-of-6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Check Out What Is Happening at Our Virtual Libraries<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our T.C. High School and Minnie Howard Campus librarians have established a fun digital book club for both students and teachers to help us stay connected through a love of reading.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See what your friends and teachers are reading, post video reviews and share photos on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flipgrid.com\/tcreads\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TCReads Flipgrid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWe thought one way we can connect with each other and our students is to use a digital book club as a place to connect and share what we are reading,\u201d said T.C. librarian Beth Ebenstein Mulch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt can be a quick review or even \u2018I&#8217;m about to start reading\u2026\u2019 \u2014 just a short video so we can see each other and continue building our reading community. You can also reply to videos that you watch.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are visiting Flipgrid, check out the weekly <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/flipgrid.com\/tcmakerchallenge\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maker Challenge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our librarians have set up for our STEAM-loving students of any grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are scouring resources around the world to come up with the best creative challenges around.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This week the challenge comes from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GettyMuseum\/status\/1244778848778100742\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Getty Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Can you recreate a work of art with objects (and people) in your home?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your favorite artwork. For artwork inspiration, search the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/getty.edu\/art\/collection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getty online collection<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find three things lying around your house.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreate the artwork with those items.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a photo and upload to the Maker Challenge Flipgrid site.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Take a Virtual Trip to Amsterdam and the Van Gogh Museum<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get this world renowned museum all to yourself when you make a virtual trip across the Atlantic to the The Netherlands. See Sunflowers, The Harvest and multiple self portraits of the great painter as you virtually wander the galleries of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/partner\/van-gogh-museum?hl=en\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Van Gogh Museum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, thanks to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/artsandculture.google.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Arts and Culture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> partnership.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the last video Q&amp;A, Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. answered questions about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Why is the census important for schools<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What resources are in place to support families in need<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>What emergency safety net services are in place?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Is the Teen Wellness Center still open?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>NEW: Read the answers to these questions in our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/coronavirusQandA\"><b>daily video transcripts<\/b><\/a><b>, available in English, Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/coronavirusQandA\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the daily Q&amp;A video, available at 3 p.m.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or see answers to these questions in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/coronavirusfaq\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">updated FAQ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We welcome you to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/feedback\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">send us your questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/coronavirusQandA\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-16297 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-800x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-800x450.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-260x146.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-178x100.png 178w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-03-31-at-2.21.39-PM.png 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>FOOD DISTRIBUTION<\/h2>\n<p>ACPS is providing two days worth of breakfast and lunch meals free for any ACPS student on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>William Ramsay Elementary School<br \/>\n<\/strong>5700 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311<\/li>\n<li><strong>Francis C. Hammond Middle School<br \/>\n<\/strong>4646 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology<br \/>\n<\/strong>3600 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School<br \/>\n<\/strong>1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/li>\n<li><strong>T.C. Williams High School<br \/>\n<\/strong>3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>GRAB-AND-GO MEAL LOCATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ACPS has multiple \u201cgrab and go\u201d meal locations for any ACPS student or child over the age of 2 to pick up breakfast and lunch.<\/p>\n<p>The sites are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mason Apartments at South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 a.m. &#8211; 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brent Place Apartments at 375 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n11:20 a.m. &#8211; 11:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruby Tucker Family Center at 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 a.m. -11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Lodgings at 607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old Towne West Apartments (parking lot) at 500 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n11:20 to 11:50 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NO SIGN UP OR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEALS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meals consist of cold breakfast and lunch, including fresh fruits and vegetables and sandwiches for multiple days per the student\u2019s need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: No food distribution will occur on Tuesdays or Thursdays. <\/strong>The limited days for distribution is to support the practice of social distancing and to limit social gatherings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Food Resources in the City of Alexandria<br \/>\n<\/strong>For food pantry locations and schedules in Alexandria, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hungerfreealexandria.com\/\">www.hungerfreealexandria.com<\/a> or call \u202a703-662-1067.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Or Need Translation?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Send us your question in Spanish, Arabic or Amharic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Text ACPSMEALS to 797979 (English and Spanish)<\/li>\n<li>Call or text 703-927-6866 (Amharic)<\/li>\n<li>Call or text 703-927-7095 (Arabic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Call the FACE Center&#8217;s Bilingual Parent Information Lines:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Spanish, call 571-775-9719, Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>For Amharic, call 703-927-6866, Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m. &#8211; 1:00 p.m.)<\/li>\n<li>For Arabic, call 703-927-7095, Tuesday-Thursday (9:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:30 p.m.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Coping with COVID-19 Fear and Uncertainty<\/h2>\n<p>Check out the City of Alexandria webpage <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fdchs%2Finfo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D92897&amp;data=02%7C01%7CNoraine.Buttar%40alexandriava.gov%7C2e07e286d64a41f3969e08d7d0dfde4b%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C637207532241893928&amp;sdata=FnDqVVui4T81JsB9ZypHrd%2Futnf0u%2FOxdIMfN0%2BAfkk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Coping with COVID-19 Fear and Uncertainty<\/a> which includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alexandriava.gov%2Fdchs%2Finfo%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fid%3D114384&amp;data=02%7C01%7CNoraine.Buttar%40alexandriava.gov%7C2e07e286d64a41f3969e08d7d0dfde4b%7Cfeaa9b3143754aeeadccc76ad32a890b%7C0%7C0%7C637207532241893928&amp;sdata=6Y01sru9C7ZMYWPWBsdBrULzlE2JH7eG64bS9pk0u3w%3D&amp;reserved=0\">COVID-19 Wellness Resource Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>WANT TO HELP?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Please consider donating through ACT For Alexandria and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.givegab.com\/campaigns\/actnowcovid19fund\" data-cke-saved-href=\"http:\/\/www.givegab.com\/campaigns\/actnowcovid19fund\">Covid-19 Response Fund<\/a> if you are able.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Community members who would like to volunteer should reach out to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteeralexandria.org\/\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.volunteeralexandria.org\/\">www.volunteeralexandria.org<\/a> or 703-836-2176 to register for any additional potential volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n<h2>UPDATES FROM THE ALEXANDRIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT<\/h2>\n<p>The City of Alexandria has taken measures to further reduce risk, and encourages organizations and individuals to take action, as well. The AHD is reminding the community of the importance of social distancing by maintaining six feet of personal space whenever possible, and frequently washing hands and using hand sanitizer. For other questions about COVID-19, call the Alexandria COVID-19 Information Line at 703-746-4988, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Additional updates can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus\">www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-16227 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-464x600.png\" alt=\"Stop the spread of germs in Alexandria\" width=\"464\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-464x600.png 464w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-260x336.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-77x100.png 77w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-768x994.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng-1187x1536.png 1187w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/COVID-stop-the-spread-of-germs-Alexandria-Eng.png 1275w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Continuity of School Support and Academic Advisement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>School Student Support Team staff, including school counselors, school nurses, school psychologists, and school social workers will be available during school hours throughout the closure. Monday &#8211; Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m staff will be connecting with students and their families. The Department of Student Services, Alternative Programs and Equity staff members are also available during this time and can be contacted by voicemail and at <a href=\"mailto:student_services@acps.k12.va.us\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:student_services@acps.k12.va.us\">student_services@acps.k12.va.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emergency Supports<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If there is a crisis or emergency during the time of the closure, students and families can access the supports below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crisis Text and Crisis Link:\n<ul>\n<li>Text: CONNECT to 85511<\/li>\n<li>Call: 703-527-4077<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/recreation\/info\/default.aspx?id=51726\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/recreation\/info\/default.aspx?id=51726\">Alexandria Safe Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/dchs\/adultservices\/default.aspx?id=50418\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/dchs\/adultservices\/default.aspx?id=50418\">Alexandria City 24-Hour Emergency Mental Health Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Health\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Health\">Alexandria City Health Department<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/health\/info\/default.aspx?id=11474\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/health\/info\/default.aspx?id=11474\">AHD Contacts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.inova.org\/locations\/inova-alexandria-hospital\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.inova.org\/locations\/inova-alexandria-hospital\">Inova Alexandria Hospital (ER)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We know that this is a challenging time. ACPS will continue to share information through the ACPS website, social media, and email. Please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out to your student\u2019s school counselor or school social worker with any questions.<\/p>\n<h2>LEARNING ON ACPS-TV<\/h2>\n<p>Monday through Friday while our schools remain closed, ACPS TV will be screening 90 minutes of educational programming from The Smithsonian\u2019s \u201cScience How\u201d and \u201cStem in 30\u201d series in a loop all 24 hours. Use this series with your children to ensure continuity of education while schools are closed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/acpstv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/acpstv\">See this week\u2019s schedule<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>ONLINE LEARNING PACKETS<\/h2>\n<p>Our goal is to ensure continuity of learning while schools are closed. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurelearning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurelearning\">Download your learning packets<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>HEALTH REMINDERS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Feel Well?<\/strong><br \/>\nContact your primary health care physician. Don\u2019t have insurance? Contact Neighborhood Health at 703-535-5568.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have questions, concerns or feedback? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/345\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/345\">Contact us<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><em><strong>Stay Healthy!<br \/>\nWash your hands regularly. 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