{"id":9048,"date":"2020-05-05T22:00:03","date_gmt":"2020-05-06T02:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9048"},"modified":"2020-05-05T23:23:19","modified_gmt":"2020-05-06T03:23:19","slug":"covid-closure-staff-update-for-wednesday-may-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/covid-closure-staff-update-for-wednesday-may-6\/","title":{"rendered":"COVID Closure Staff Update for Wednesday, May 6"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Day 33 \u2014 Survey Day!<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s been almost two months since we closed our school buildings in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Today, we want to hear from you to help us assess how we move forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are asking that staff take two to three minutes to complete our quick survey. We will be conducting these surveys every three or so weeks from now through the remainder of the school year<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results will be used to help us assess whether we are meeting your expectations. The anonymous information you provide to us will directly impact the way we go forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<table class=\"mcnButtonBlock\" style=\"min-width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; mso-table-lspace: 0pt; mso-table-rspace: 0pt; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody class=\"mcnButtonBlockOuter\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"mcnButtonBlockInner\" style=\"mso-line-height-rule: exactly; -ms-text-size-adjust: 100%; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; border: none !important; padding: 0 18px 0px 18px;\" 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;\" title=\"TAKE THE STAFF SURVEY NOW\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/y9bj4brf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TAKE THE STAFF SURVEY NOW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This survey link is for ACPS staff only. ACPS families and students will receive a different link to their version of the survey. You have until May 12 to complete this.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you know there have been many, many challenges that ACPS staff have faced, and indeed continue to face. But I\u2019m proud of the way our school division continues to progress with innovation and flexibility in circumstances no one could have predicted or prepared for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you for your continued support \u2014 and for taking the time to complete the survey today!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay safe, stay healthy and stay informed!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><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><\/b><\/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 \u201csynchronous\u201d versus \u201casynchronous\u201d learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What is \u201csynchronous\u201d learning, versus \u201casynchronous\u201d learning?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>What are the advantages and drawbacks of each of these learning methods?<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>How is ACPS applying these two learning methods?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/coronavirusQandAstaff\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch the Q&amp;A video<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or see answers to these questions in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acps.instructure.com\/courses\/10921\/modules\/items\/398838\"><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\/coronavirusQandAstaff\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9052\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1664\" height=\"940\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM.png 1664w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM-260x147.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM-800x452.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM-177x100.png 177w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM-768x434.png 768w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2020-05-05-at-10.59.35-PM-1536x868.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1664px) 100vw, 1664px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Temperature Screening at ACPS Buildings<\/h2>\n<p>Anyone requiring access to an ACPS facility or school will be required to undergo a temperature check to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Testing stations will be established at seven locations, at or close to ACPS meal distribution sites and locations where major summer construction will take place. Screening will take no more than three minutes to complete and will involve the use of a clinical forehead thermometer.<\/p>\n<p>All those with a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or lower (per Alexandria Health Department guidelines) will be given a dated wristband and be cleared to work as long as they are in possession of appropriate personal protection equipment consisting of masks and gloves.<\/p>\n<p>Should an individual record an elevated temperature, that person will be informed that they are unable to report to work at an ACPS site and will be advised to call his or her supervisor.<\/p>\n<p>Find out more about this measure in this <a href=\"https:\/\/esbpublic.acps.k12.va.us\/public_itemview.aspx?ItemId=13345&amp;mtgId=1584\">Board Brief<\/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\">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\/\">www.volunteeralexandria.org<\/a> or 703-836-2176 to register for any additional potential volunteer opportunities.<\/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\">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\">Alexandria Safe Place<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a 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\">Alexandria City Health Department<\/a> and <a 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\">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.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Have questions, concerns or feedback?<\/strong> <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> or contact your direct supervisor.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HR Questions?<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"mailto:hr@acps.k12.va.us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-cke-saved-href=\"mailto:hr@acps.k12.va.us\">hr@acps.k12.va.us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 18px;\"><em><strong>Stay Healthy!<br \/>\nWash your hands regularly. Regular soap is OK.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Day 33 update for May 6, 2020 \u2022 Survey Day!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":8833,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-announcements"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-18 18:36:28","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"category","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9048","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9048"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9048\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9191,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9048\/revisions\/9191"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9048"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9048"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9048"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}