Can you believe that the people of Alexandria raised <\/span>$2.45 million<\/b> during Spring2ACTion last week? This amount was raised when economic uncertainty hangs like a cloud over all of us. I am again so proud to be part of our wonderful community that is always willing to step up to assist those in need. Thanks in part to several generous donors, last week we were able to start mailing out 700 Kajeet mobile hotspots to families we\u2019ve identified as needing WiFi at home. This now means that all secondary school students will have internet access and Chromebook laptops. Equitable access to the internet has been a concern for us as a school division and we are delighted to be able to bridge this opportunity gap. I am so grateful for the work our technology team has done in collaboration with several departments and schools to bring this to fruition.<\/span><\/p>\n As our weeks continue moving on, let me remind you once more to stay healthy, stay safe and stay informed.<\/span><\/p>\n Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.<\/span> AP exams begin on May 11. That\u2019s less than three weeks away. The College Board has made several changes to account for the closure of school buildings this year.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important educators and coordinators keep up to date by regularly checking <\/span>Updates for AP Students and Schools Affected by Coronavirus<\/span><\/a>. Once on the page, scroll down where you will find specific resources to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n On the College Board website, you will find:<\/span><\/p>\n To support students in continuing their AP journey, the College Board is also offering optional free, online AP classes and take-at-home AP Exams accessed through its website and <\/span>YouTube Channel.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n In addition, if you use Twitter please make sure to follow <\/span>Trevor Packer<\/span><\/a>, Senior VP of AP at the College Board, for ongoing AP information and news.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition, educators and coordinators can<\/span> view a recorded presentation given by Trevor Packer<\/span><\/a>. To register to view this, you will need to use the <\/span>6 Digit School Code: 470051.<\/span><\/p>\n AP Prep on VA TV Classroom<\/b><\/p>\n During the week of April 27, <\/span>VA TV Classroom<\/span><\/a> will add a special hour from 3 to 4 p.m. called \u201cAP Prep Week,\u201d with content provided by Virtual Virginia \u2014 in collaboration with <\/span>WHRO<\/span><\/a> \u2014 focusing on a different AP subject each day. The hour will include two 30-minute segments.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Find out how to watch<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure your AP students\u2019 personal information is correct<\/b><\/p>\n A number of students<\/span> have an incorrect email address listed on their My AP account.\u00a0 These students will not have access to information or receive a link to their AP test. Please continue to do your best to reach all students and remind everyone to keep their account up-to-date and accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n Students who need assistance in logging in to the My AP account can call 1-888-225-5427.<\/span><\/p>\n Now is the time to resolve technology issues. Students can check out our <\/span>Chromebook and Technology Support<\/span><\/a>, email our Technology Services Helpdesk at <\/span>helpdesk@acps.k12.va.us<\/span><\/a> or complete our <\/span>Chromebook Help Request form<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n There was a remarkable response from the people of Alexandria last week to Spring2ACTion. Despite the economic uncertainty, 8,436 individual donors chipped in <\/span>$2.45 million<\/b> for the benefit of 156 nonprofits.<\/span><\/p>\n Thanks in part to those donations made to our PTAs and the Alexandria PTA Council, Kajeets are here. ACPS identified 600 households with more than 1,200 students that did not have internet access, a major hurdle in continuing education while school buildings remain closed. We are happy to report that last week we began mailing out 700 Kajeet mobile hotspot devices for those families. Letters and directions in multiple languages are included with the Kajeets. This means that all secondary students will now have internet access and Chromebook laptops. <\/span> Thank you to all of our teachers who have made teaching through our television channels possible. Your efforts are greatly appreciated by our parents and students.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please, if you have not yet created a lesson for TV we encourage you to do so. It\u2019s fun and easy to do. If you\u2019ve missed our <\/span>TV training session on Zoom<\/span><\/a>, please check it out. For more information, please refer to the <\/span>ACPS\u2019 Learning Through the TV Handbook<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n In the last video Q&A, Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. answered questions about educational programming on ACPS-TV:<\/span><\/p>\n Watch the twice-weekly Q&A video<\/span><\/a> or see answers to these questions in the <\/span>staff FAQ<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We welcome you to <\/span>send us your questions<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting today<\/span>, April 22, we are adding a sixth mobile pop-up food distribution site at the corner of Florence Drive and Four Mile Road in the Arlandria\/Chirilagua community. Food will be distributed from 10:45 to 11:15 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.<\/span><\/p>\n —<\/p>\n ACPS is providing breakfast and lunch meals for any ACPS student on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n GRAB-AND-GO MEAL LOCATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 The sites are:<\/p>\n NO SIGN UP OR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEALS.<\/strong><\/p>\n Meals consist of cold breakfast and lunch, including fresh fruits and vegetables and sandwiches for multiple days per the student\u2019s need.<\/p>\n 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 Other Food Resources in the City of Alexandria Questions? Or Need Translation? OR<\/p>\n Call the FACE Center’s Bilingual Parent Information Lines:<\/p>\n Please consider donating through ACT For Alexandria and the COVID-19 Response Fund<\/a> if you are able.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Community members who would like to volunteer should reach out to www.volunteeralexandria.org<\/a> or 703-836-2176 to register for any additional potential volunteer opportunities.<\/p>\n Continuity of School Support and Academic Advisement<\/strong><\/p>\n 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 – 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 student_services@acps.k12.va.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n Emergency Supports<\/strong><\/p>\n If there is a crisis or emergency during the time of the closure, students and families can access the supports below:<\/p>\n 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 Don\u2019t Feel Well?<\/strong> Have questions, concerns or feedback?<\/strong> Contact us<\/a> or contact your direct supervisor.<\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>To learn more about what\u2019s been going on behind the scenes to keep our children at the forefront of online learning in the U.S., please read the <\/span>AlxNow interview with Dr. Elizabeth Hoover<\/span><\/a>, ACPS Chief Technology Officer.<\/span><\/p>\nOur students need you! Create a lesson for <\/b>ACPS-TV<\/h2>\n
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\n10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n
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\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n<\/strong>For food pantry locations and schedules in Alexandria, visit www.hungerfreealexandria.com<\/a> or call \u202a703-662-1067.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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HEALTH REMINDERS<\/h2>\n
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