{"id":18571,"date":"2022-03-18T09:07:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T13:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571"},"modified":"2022-03-18T14:17:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-18T18:17:54","slug":"more-stories-from-the-week-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571","title":{"rendered":"More Stories from the Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/4\/ACPS-Express-20220318-spanish.pdf\">en espa\u00f1ol (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/4\/ACPS-Express-20220318-amharic.pdf\">\u12a0\u121b\u122d\u129b (PDF)<\/a> |<a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/4\/ACPS-Express-20220318-arabic.pdf\"> \u0628\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">More Stories from the Week:<\/p>\n<\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571\/#stem-academy-deadline-is-april-1-2022\" >STEM Academy Deadline is April 1, 2022<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571\/#planning-for-spring-break-health-and-safety-reminder\" >Planning for Spring Break: Health and Safety Reminder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571\/#school-board-agenda\" >School Board Agenda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=18571\/#covid-19-transmission-rate-march-17-2022\" >COVID-19 Transmission Rate: March 17, 2022<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"stem-academy-deadline-is-april\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"stem-academy-deadline-is-april-1-2022\"><\/span>STEM Academy Deadline is April 1, 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18575 size-large alignnone\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-800x532.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"422\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-800x532.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-260x173.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-150x100.png 150w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-768x510.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1-1536x1021.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stem-academy-1.png 1550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><br \/>\nDo you have an eighth grader with a curious mind? The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/471\">STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Academy<\/a> at Alexandria City High School Minnie Howard Campus may be a good fit. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The STEM Academy is a small, cohort-based learning community for students with an interest in STEM topics. This ninth-grade academy within the Alexandria City High School community is built upon student-centered, inquiry-based learning, and offers an environment that is both challenging and supportive.<\/p>\n<p>In the STEM classroom, students become learners in a real-world, problem-solving and project-based environment. They are immersed in the investigation of engineering topics, current problems in technology, as well as decisions affecting the local, state and national government.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, STEM students take core classes taught by a collaborative team of teachers that focus on developing connections between the content areas with a specific focus on STEM-related issues. Through the cohort model, students study math, English, engineering, history, and science with a concentration on the core Alexandria City Public School curriculum, but with a focus on STEM-centered learning objectives. This group-oriented and rigorous model prepares students for STEM-related college courses and careers after high school.<\/p>\n<p>Interested students may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/471\">apply online<\/a>. A complete application includes:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>General student information.<\/li>\n<li>An essay.<\/li>\n<li>A video presentation (virtual interview).<\/li>\n<li>Two teacher recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For additional information, please contact Benjamin Mathews, STEM 9 team lead, at <a href=\"mailto:benjamin.matthews@acps.k12.va.us\">benjamin.matthews@acps.k12.va.us<\/a>. Applications are being accepted through Friday, April 1, 2022.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"planning-for-spring-break:-hea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"planning-for-spring-break-health-and-safety-reminder\"><\/span>Planning for Spring Break: Health and Safety Reminder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18514 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-800x531.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"421\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-800x531.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-260x173.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-151x100.png 151w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-768x510.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break-1536x1020.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/planning-for-spring-break.png 1738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><br \/>\nACPS Spring Break is April 11-15, 2022, and we know that many students, families and staff are looking forward to it. Please consider observing the following health and safety reminders to help reduce COVID-19 transmission and keep our schools open for in-person learning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 1.4rem;\">If any family members have not yet been vaccinated, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Vaccines\">consider getting a COVID-19 vaccination for all family members ages 5+ before you leave<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Encourage family members who have been vaccinated to get boosters before traveling.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure everyone\u2019s flu shots are up to date.<\/li>\n<li>Wear masks if around people who are not vaccinated.<\/li>\n<li>Test before traveling and again when returning home.<\/li>\n<li>Review updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/2019-ncov\/your-health\/covid-by-county.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fscience%2Fcommunity-levels-county-map.html\">on transmission levels at your destination<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure students bring home all learning devices from school in the event that there is any need to transition to temporary virtual learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"school-board-agenda\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"school-board-agenda\"><\/span>School Board Agenda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18516 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-800x543.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-800x543.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-260x177.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-147x100.png 147w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-768x522.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2-1536x1043.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/school-board-2.png 1740w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><br \/>\nAt its meeting on March 24, 2022, the School Board agenda will include an update on COVID-19. For School Board meeting agendas and documents, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/alexandriapublic.ic-board.com\/\">Electronic School Board<\/a>. You can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/570\">School Board meeting webpage<\/a> for information on how to view meetings live and participate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"covid-19-transmission-rate:-ma\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"covid-19-transmission-rate-march-17-2022\"><\/span>COVID-19 Transmission Rate: March 17, 2022<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18581 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1-691x600.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"551\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1-691x600.png 691w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1-260x226.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1-115x100.png 115w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1-768x667.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/covid-transmission-rate-1.png 1486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><br \/>\nAs of Thursday, March 17, 2022, the total COVID-19 cases is 29,883. View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/performance-analytics\/alexandria-covid-19-dashboard\">City of Alexandria&#8217;s COVID-19 Dashboard<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEM Academy Deadline is April 1, 2022 \u2022 Planning for Spring Break: Health and Safety Reminder \u2022 School Board Agenda \u2022 COVID-19 Transmission Rate: March 17, 2022<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":17614,"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],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18571","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-acps"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-01 00:21:52","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\/18571","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=18571"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18599,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18571\/revisions\/18599"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17614"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18571"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18571"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}