{"id":9298,"date":"2020-09-23T04:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-09-23T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9298"},"modified":"2020-09-22T14:24:28","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T18:24:28","slug":"9298-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/9298-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Flu Shots & School Social Media Liaisons"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Thursday, we shared our Virtual PLUS+ <\/span>attendance figures<\/span><\/a> with the School Board. Our first data review found that 93% of all students had been online and engaged in at least 50% of their classes in the first week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Among the missing seven percent, we will certainly have students who have moved away from our division over the summer without withdrawing from ACPS, and therefore we can safely assume our participation will increase once we have the adjusted enrollment numbers in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

What does this tell us? It tells us that across all grade levels, our students are coming to class. In these early days, as we establish virtual learning routines, this is a critical starting point. Our teachers have been incredible by providing inspiring and challenging instruction which is key to keeping our young people returning in these unusual circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Each week, we will collate this data for comparisons and analyze the trends emerging which will help inform our decisions and modifications to the program.<\/span><\/p>\n

On Monday, September 21, our Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team met to discuss celebrations, challenges and recommendations for the first two weeks of Virtual PLUS+. This week, we will also be meeting with principals and the ACPS Senior Leadership Team to identify trends and common themes that were shared during this Virtual PLUS+ Learning Advisory Team Meeting. The goal is to share some of that feedback next week and discuss some of the potential adjustments as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, you will find details of our preliminary discussions around the phased reentry of students to our school buildings for in-person learning. Families, staff and students will be surveyed starting Sept. 25. Along with guidance from the Alexandria Health Department and analysis compiled by our staff, we will use that survey data to help us make informed decisions about our next steps. These next steps are currently scheduled for an announcement in mid-October.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Last week the School Board voted to consider the possibility of changing the name of Matthew Maury Elementary School, in addition to that of our only high school. Please do not miss the opportunity to learn more during our first <\/span>Community Read-In<\/span><\/a> on these school name changes for what will now be known as <\/span>The Identity Project<\/span><\/i><\/a>. It is sure to be an educational, fascinating and enlightening event.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay safe, stay healthy, stay informed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Sincerely,<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.
\n<\/span>Superintendent of Schools<\/span><\/p>\n

Get Your Free Flu Shot<\/b><\/h2>\n

Employees and family members enrolled in the ACPS Kaiser or UnitedHealthcare insurance plans may receive free flu shots at participating pharmacies and locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Employees enrolled in the Kaiser HMO plan and eligible dependents may receive a flu shot by appointment at Kaiser medical centers, and drive-through and walk-up clinics at select Kaiser locations. Call 1-800-777-7904 to schedule your appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n

UnitedHealthcare POS and QHP members and eligible dependents may receive a free flu shot at any participating pharmacy, including CVS, Safeway, Walgreens, and Harris Teeter locations. Visit the <\/span>UHC website<\/span><\/a> to find a flu shot location near you.<\/span><\/p>\n

More information about flu shots and the ACPS wellness program is available on the<\/span> Finding Fit webpage<\/span><\/a> of the ACPS website.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet Your School\u2019s Social Media Liaison<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Did you know that each school has a designated social media liaison, whose role it is to help tell each school\u2019s story?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Every ACPS school is on Facebook and Twitter, and a few are even on Instagram. Each school account is managed by the school social media liaison.<\/span><\/p>\n

During these unprecedented times, we want to make sure your hard work and positive stories are celebrated in our community, and that\u2019s what the social media liaison can help you do.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. <\/b>Find something worth sharing. Here are some ideas:<\/b>\n