{"id":17083,"date":"2020-12-02T13:30:12","date_gmt":"2020-12-02T18:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=17083"},"modified":"2020-12-03T16:01:43","modified_gmt":"2020-12-03T21:01:43","slug":"complete-your-family-choice-form-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=17083","title":{"rendered":"Complete Your Family Choice Form Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20201202-spanish.pdf\">en espa\u00f1ol (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20201202-amharic.pdf\">\u12a0\u121b\u122d\u129b (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20201202-arabic.pdf\">\u0628\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>This Week\u2019s Headlines:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#familychoiceform\">Complete the Family Choice Form Starting Today!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#meetings\">Watch a Replay of Our Community and Student Meetings on School Reopening<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#staffreturn\">Staff Intent-to-Return Results<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#sol\">SOL Flexibility for Elementary and Middle School Announced<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#andras\">Lyles-Crouch Student Andras is Out of This World<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#read\">In ACPS, We Read! We Read! We Read!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rosner\">Listen to George Mason\u2019s Heather Rosner on the Alexandria Times Podcast<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#food\">FOOD ACCESS &#8211; Request a Meal Kit for Winter Break<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear ACPS Families and Community,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yesterday, I had the pleasure of hosting the first of two days of community meetings alongside Dr. Stephen Haering from the Alexandria Health Department, Dr. Alicia Hart, ACPS acting executive director of Facilities &amp; Operations, Dr. Terri Mozingo, chief of teaching, learning and leadership, and Dr. Stephen Wilkins, ACPS chief of staff. The meetings are intended to provide all in our community \u2014 staff, families and students of all ages \u2014 an opportunity to hear about the most current information on COVID-19 in the city of Alexandria, ACPS building and staff capacity, hybrid learning models, and our work around planning for the safe reopening of schools. We are still tirelessly working toward the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3552\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">timeline that the School Board approved<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (updated to align with the need to defer reentry due to health metrics) to see all students who wish to return to our school buildings by the end of February. While this timeline may need to be adjusted further in the future (as it is difficult to assess how the pandemic will play out) we want to assure you that the work has not stopped and we will be prepared to pivot as needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have said all along that the reopening of school buildings will be a collaborative, community endeavor and I was heartened to see so many of you on yesterday\u2019s webinars. This afternoon, we will host our final community meeting for staff. See below for more information and access to the recorded videos.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, today, we are issuing our Family Choice Form to all our families. We cannot overstress the importance of completing this form. Without this information and the information we have already received from staff, it will be a challenge for us to implement effective transition plans. Please take a moment to share with us your choice <\/span><b>as they stand today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding your student(s) intention to return to our classrooms beginning in January 2021. We know things may change as the progression of COVID-19 changes and we understand that what you indicate today may differ when the time comes to reopen. We were able to receive responses from 100% of our staff and you can see the data below. We hope for the same response rate from our families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>You will need a PowerSchool Parent Access account to complete this Family Choice Form. Most of our families already have access or use PowerSchool Parent Access regularly. If you do not have an account, please see the instructions below on how to complete the Family Choice Form.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your grace and patience during these unprecedented times. Please stay safe, healthy and engaged!\u00a0<\/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<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"familychoiceform\"><\/a>Complete the Family Choice Form Starting Today!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting today, we are asking families to complete the Family Choice Form in PowerSchool Parent Access to gather information about their preference for either hybrid learning or virtual learning. This form will help us refine our plans for the reopening of our schools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3553#hybridvsvirtual\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review our information on hybrid vs. virtual learning options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then take a moment to complete the form to share with us your choice <\/span><b>as it stands today<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> regarding your student(s) intention to return to our classrooms beginning in January 2021. <\/span><b>This form must be completed for ALL ACPS students by Dec. 11, 2020.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Here are your two options for completing the Family Choice Form:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3550\"><b>Complete the Family Choice Form in PowerSchool Parent Access<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> NOTE: You must use a PowerSchool Parent Access account to complete the form. You cannot access the form through a student\u2019s PowerSchool account. If you need help with setting up or accessing a parent account, see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/parentaccess\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PowerSchool Parent Access webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/virtualplushelpline\"><b>Contact the Virtual PLUS+ Helpline<\/b><\/a><b> for help in completing the Family Choice Form.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this video to see how to complete the Family Choice Form in PowerSchool Parent Access:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/485976167\/726fd5afc4\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17084\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1622\" height=\"856\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM.jpg 1622w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM-260x137.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM-800x422.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM-189x100.jpg 189w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM-768x405.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-12-01-at-4.58.06-PM-1536x811.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1622px) 100vw, 1622px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3553\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See more information on completing the Family Choice Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3554\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about completing the form.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"meetings\"><\/a>Watch a Replay of Our Community and Student Meetings on School Reopening<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17076\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community.Meetings.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community.Meetings.png 950w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community.Meetings-260x82.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community.Meetings-800x253.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Community.Meetings-768x243.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for joining us in our online Community Meetings over the past two days to learn about the most current information on COVID-19 in the city of Alexandria, ACPS building and staff capacity, and our next steps for planning a return to school buildings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our panelists answered your questions and provided the latest information. Panelists included Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr., Dr. Stephen Haering (Alexandria Health Department), Dr. Alicia Hart (ACPS Facilities &amp; Operations), Dr. Terri Mozingo (ACPS Chief of Teaching, Learning and Leadership), and Dr. Stephen Wilkins (ACPS Chief of Staff).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3525\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch recordings of each Community Meeting on the ACPS website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"staffreturn\"><\/a>Staff Intent-to-Return Results<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One hundred percent of our current ACPS staff members completed a Staff Intent-to Return Form that was distributed last month. <\/span><b>Approximately 55% (1,418) of our staff reported being able to return to work in person.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of our 1,290 classroom teachers, 690 or approximately 55% said they would be able to return. Those who felt unable to return listed factors including being over 65 years old, having an underlying health condition, caring for someone with an underlying health condition, child care difficulties, and being fearful of returning to the workplace.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esbpublic.acps.k12.va.us\/attachments\/fa144740-a0b0-4cf8-906a-0bd708aeb423.pdf#page=7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the full results on slides 7,8 and 9 (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the presentation given to the School Board on Nov. 23.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"sol\"><\/a>SOL Flexibility for Elementary and Middle School Announced<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elementary and middle school students will be able to take ACPS\u2019 own assessments instead of Standards of Learning (SOL) tests in history and social science and English writing this spring. The flexibility announced late last month by the Virginia Department of Education is to allow for the challenges of in-person testing as schools across the state contend with the coronavirus pandemic. Students will still be assessed, but waivers and emergency guidance will simplify the logistics and ensure no child is penalized unfairly because of the current learning circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/content.govdelivery.com\/accounts\/VADOE\/bulletins\/2ad6125\"><b>Read the full Virginia Department of Education announcement<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"andras\"><\/a>Lyles-Crouch Student Andras is Out of This World<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17085\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/andras.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"458\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/andras.jpeg 458w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/andras-258x360.jpeg 258w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/andras-429x600.jpeg 429w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/andras-72x100.jpeg 72w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 458px) 100vw, 458px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For all those who hold a fascination with outer space, the chance to ask a question to an astronaut on the International Space Station is beyond their wildest dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not for Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy (LCTA) second grader Andras Jacobson, who is one of just a handful of children from across the United States about to get the chance to quiz their heroes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomorrow, Dec. 3, during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nasa.gov\/nasalive\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a live NASA streaming event<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the question he submitted as part of a nationwide competition is expected to be answered by astronaut Victor Glover, broadcasting from the space station, 240 miles above Earth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Andras\u2019 mother, Judit Csonka, her son\u2019s question relates to the muscular system in space. Last week, the astronauts were conducting a human research study observing their muscular system in space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andras said he is thinking about becoming an astronaut, but \u201cis not sure yet.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cI am very interested in space and specifically if there is life anywhere else in space.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When he got the news his question had been selected, he said he felt, \u201cexcited and very happy. I could not believe that I was chosen from thousands of people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cHere on Earth I know how our muscles act, but in space it may act differently. I am also interested in the human body.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can tune in to NASA\u2019s programming at 12:30 p.m. beginning with a preshow before the livestream from space, so students can learn more about Glover and his collaboration with the Smithsonian.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The entire show will be broadcast on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/STEMin30\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEM in 30 \u2014 Air and Space Museum Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page and the livestream from space can also be viewed on the NASA website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proud Lyles-Crouch Principal Dr. Patricia Zissios said, &#8220;As educators, we use platitudes with children to &#8216;reach for the stars&#8217; and &#8216;the sky&#8217;s the limit,&#8217; never knowing what impact those phrases may actually have on our students. Well, at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy, second grader Andras took his natural inquisitiveness about the impact of weightlessness on the muscle strength of a human body to the real experts: NASA astronauts in space.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAndras exemplifies critical thinking and scientific inquiry through the use of primary sources at its best. I am so proud of our own LCTA Lion.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"read\"><\/a>In ACPS, We Read! We Read! We Read!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17086\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"779\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books.jpg 1600w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books-260x127.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books-800x390.jpg 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books-205x100.jpg 205w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books-768x374.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/books-1536x748.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thanks to Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding, our elementary schools will be distributing beginning readers books for all kindergarten and first grade students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volunteers worked together before the Thanksgiving break to bundle and bag &#8220;Keep Books&#8221; for ACPS&#8217; youngest readers who will receive their bag of eight books at their schools&#8217; next distribution events in the coming weeks. We are excited to be getting some print books in the hands of our beginning readers!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"rosner\"><\/a>Listen to George Mason\u2019s Heather Rosner on the Alexandria Times Podcast<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17087\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1911\" height=\"2328\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM.jpg 1911w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-260x317.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-493x600.jpg 493w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-82x100.jpg 82w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-768x936.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-1261x1536.jpg 1261w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Heather-Rosner-GM-1681x2048.jpg 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1911px) 100vw, 1911px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">George Mason Elementary School band teacher Heather Rosner was the monthly guest on the latest episode of \u2018Speak Easy,\u2019 the Alexandria Times podcast. She spoke about teaching music during the coronavirus pandemic and the importance of music education for young students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/alextimes.com\/2020\/11\/speak-easy-heather-rosner\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to the podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"food\"><\/a>FOOD ACCESS &#8211; Request a Meal Kit for Winter Break<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurefood\">ACPS meal distribution sites<\/a> will be open during normal days\/hours through Friday, Dec. 18, and will be closed during Winter Break, Dec. 21 through Jan. 1. Families can request a 5-day meal kit for students by completing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/winter-break-school-meals-s1crte7y18a6fub\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Winter Break Meal Kit Request Form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> no later than Monday, Dec. 7. Meal kits will be handed out on Thursday, Dec. 17, between 7:30 a.m. and noon at the school site that the family chooses on the sign-up form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnButtonBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-size-adjust: 100%; width: 100%; height: 64px;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnButtonBlockOuter\">\n<tr style=\"height: 64px;\">\n<td class=\"mcnButtonBlockInner\" style=\"text-size-adjust: 100%; padding: 0px 18px; border: none !important; height: 64px;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"mcnButtonContentContainer\" style=\"border-collapse: separate !important; border-radius: 8px; background-color: #2baadf; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; width: auto !important; margin: 5px !important;\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnButtonContent\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; padding: 18px; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: none !important;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\"><a class=\"mcnButton \" style=\"font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: 100%; text-align: center; text-decoration: none !important; color: #ffffff !important; mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; display: block;\" href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/winter-break-school-meals-s1crte7y18a6fub\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign Up for a 5-Day Meal Kit for Winter Break<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>The deadline to sign up is Monday, Dec. 7.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8212;<\/p>\n<p>ACPS has multiple distribution meal site locations throughout Alexandria for all ACPS students and children over the age of two. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurefood\">See a map of food distribution locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRAB-AND-GO MEAL LOCATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grab and Go breakfast and lunch meals are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 7:30 a.m.\u00a0and 12 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>William Ramsay Elementary School<\/strong><br \/>\n5700 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311<\/li>\n<li><strong>Francis C. Hammond Middle School<\/strong><br \/>\n4646 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n3600 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School<\/strong><br \/>\n1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mount Vernon Community School<\/strong><br \/>\n2601 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick Henry K-8 School<\/strong><br \/>\n4643 Taney Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<li><strong>T.C. Williams High School<\/strong><br \/>\n3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at our \u201cPop-Up\u201d sites located at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mason Apartments at 75 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brent Place Apartments at 375 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n11:20 to 11:50 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruby Tucker Family Center at 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Lodgings at 607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/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.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corner of Florence Drive and Four Mile Road, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Fields at 4309 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bennington Crossing Apartments at 441 North Armistead Street, Alexandria, VA 22312<\/strong><br \/>\n11:30 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n<li><strong>2727 Duke Street (behind Bank of America), Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NO SIGN UP OR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEALS.<\/strong><\/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. Meals for two days will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays, and meals for three days will be provided on Fridays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Food Resources in the City of Alexandria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For food pantry locations and schedules in Alexandria, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/k12.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=c264d43033e4f4ca3b673bfc6&amp;id=b08b02092b&amp;e=5f2372f074\">www.hungerfreealexandria.com<\/a> or call \u202a703-662-1067.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Or Need Translation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s Bilingual Parent Information Lines, available Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Spanish\/English, call 571-775-9719<\/li>\n<li>For Amharic\/English, call 703-927-6866<\/li>\n<li>For Arabic\/English, call 703-927-7095<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SAFETY REMINDER:<\/strong> Please remember to observe social distancing practices while at the food distribution site by maintaining six feet of personal space between you and other families or individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory illness like fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing on the day of food distribution or in the previous 24 hours should not visit a food distribution site but call a health care provider instead. If you do not have a primary care physician and are not enrolled in a clinic, you may CALL an urgent care center or emergency room.<\/p>\n<h2>UPDATES FROM THE ALEXANDRIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT<\/h2>\n<p>For all updates, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus\">www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16933\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF-464x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"464\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF-464x600.jpg 464w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF-260x336.jpg 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF-77x100.jpg 77w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF-768x994.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/EjQ_8-UXkAEoVSF.jpg 816w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/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 \u2014 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>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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACPS Express 12\/2\/2020: Complete the Family Choice Form Starting Today! \u2022 Watch a Replay of Our Community and Student Meetings on School Reopening \u2022 Staff Intent-to-Return Results \u2022 SOL Flexibility for Elementary and Middle School Announced \u2026and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":17088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,90],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17083","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acps","category-coronavirus"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-01 01:31:18","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17083","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17083"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17083\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17094,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17083\/revisions\/17094"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}