{"id":9526,"date":"2021-04-30T11:45:30","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T15:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9526"},"modified":"2021-04-30T10:32:25","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T14:32:25","slug":"summer-employment-and-open-enrollment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/summer-employment-and-open-enrollment\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer Employment and Open Enrollment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>This Week\u2019s Headlines:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#coming-soon:-fall-and-summer-2\">Coming Soon: Fall and Summer 2021 Learning Choice Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#and-the-winners-are\u2026-announc\">And the Winners Are\u2026 Announcing our 2021 Principal, Teacher and Support Staffer of the Year!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#us-secretary-of-education-virg\">U.S. Secretary of Education, Virginia Governor and State Superintendent Visit ACPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#summer-learning-employment-opp\">Summer Learning Employment Opportunities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#benefits-open-enrollment-begin\">Benefits Open Enrollment Begins May 1<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#-22-move2learn-grant-applicati\">2021-22 Move2Learn Grant Applications Now Open<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#acps-finding-fit:-stay-safe-st\">ACPS Finding Fit: Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Informed!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#acps-needs-your-input-on-2022-\">ACPS Needs Your Input on 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear ACPS Staff,<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In last week\u2019s Staff Sessions, we mentioned a form is going to be sent to families to sign up for Summer Learning and to choose a Fall 2021 learning model. For any families who ask, tell them to please watch for this important Learning Choice Form email message in their inbox on May 11. The 2021-22 school year choices are attending school five days a week either in person or through the 100% Virtual Academy. We are excited about being back in the classroom five days a week! We need every family\u2019s preference by May 24 to plan for Fall 2021 opening day appropriately. More details about these options will be included with the Learning Choice Form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to our Titan Volleyball Team for bringing home the state championship trophy! With a come-from-behind victory, this title is the first state volleyball championship in the school\u2019s history. Go, Titans!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, please join me in congratulating three ACPS colleagues who have earned top honors from ACPS. Our 2020-21 honorees include ACPS Francis C. Hammond Middle School Principal of the Year Pierrette Peters, T.C. Williams High School TV\/Media Production Teacher of the Year Vilma Zefran and Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School Support Staffer of the Year Alex Weinard for their commitment to teaching, learning and leadership on behalf of our students and staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We officially began the first phase of the demolition and new build of Douglas MacArthur Elementary School this week. It was exciting to see this project begin and I cannot wait to see the students and staff in the new beautifully designed school facility, which is slated to open in January 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On Wednesday, we were honored to host U.S. Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School as part of the \u201cHelp is Here Tour.\u201d Leaders from ACPS, Alexandria City, and Virginia, including Gov. Ralph Northam and Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane, and National Education Association President Becky Pringle came together to discuss equitable learning and resources for all students. There is no better place to see and learn about students in school and \u201cEquity for All\u201d than ACPS.\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 id=\"coming-soon:-fall-and-summer-2\"><b>Coming Soon: Fall and Summer 2021 Learning Choice Form<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17364 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/LearningChoiceForm-express.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"965\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In two weeks, all ACPS families will receive an online form to complete and tell us their Summer Learning and Fall 2021 learning options. The Learning Choice Form will be open from May 11-24, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>There are two important questions that every ACPS family must answer for each student:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Summer 2021: Would you like for your child(ren) to participate in the <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/summer\"><b>Summer Learning for All<\/b><\/a><b> program?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The program will be offered <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 6-July 30, with a two-week extended virtual program Aug. 2-12 for students invited to participate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fall 2021: For the 2021-22 school year, would you like for your child(ren) to participate in in-person learning OR 100% virtual learning through the ACPS Virtual Academy?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Both options will be five days a week. More details about these options will be provided with the Learning Choice Form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision families make now is important to our comprehensive planning. The Learning Choice Form will be sent to families by email on May 11, 2021. <\/span><b>May 24, 2021 is the last day for families to inform ACPS of their selection for the 2021-22 school year.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If a family does not make a selection before the deadline, then <\/span><b>their child will automatically be enrolled in in-person learning for the first quarter of the school year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"and-the-winners-are\u2026-announc\"><b>And the Winners Are\u2026 Announcing our 2021 Principal, Teacher and Support Staffer of the Year!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>Principal of the Year: Pierrette Peters, Francis C. Hammond Middle School<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17370 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/toy_poy-3171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020-21 ACPS Principal of the Year honoree is Francis C. Hammond Middle School Principal Pierrette Peters. Peters is in her sixth year as Principal of Hammond and is known as a student-focused leader who is committed to providing a safe, welcoming and engaging school environment with high expectations for all. Hammond Student Representative Sarah Murphy said, \u201cMs. Peters is a great role model because she shows everyone how to behave and act in a working environment. She is very respectful to staff, students and families. Ms. Peters looks to empower others and build others\u2019 confidence.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Teacher of the Year: Vilma Zefran, T.C. Williams High School<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17371 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/toy_poy-3708.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2020-21 ACPS Teacher of the Year is Vilma Zefran, T.C. Williams High School TV\/Media Production teacher. Zefran has tirelessly worked to improve and add value to the TV\/Media Production program at T.C. Williams since she started it in 1999. The program began with 70 students in a two-year program. Today, the program hosts nearly 100 students in a three-year program. Since the program\u2019s inception, many of the students have pursued related programs in college and have entered the film and media industry as award-winning professionals. Former student Cheston McGuire recalls, \u201c&#8230;after three years under the tutelage of Ms. Zefran, I found a subject matter I was passionate about, a career I was interested in, and a college that \u2014 thanks to her advice and guidance \u2014 helped me chart a successful career\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Support Staffer of the Year: Alex Weinard, Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17372 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/weinard.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"512\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alex Weinard, kindergarten paraprofessional at Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School, is the ACPS 2020-2021 Support Staffer of the Year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weinard has been invaluable in his role, while simultaneously completing his Masters in Teaching from the University of Virginia, Curry School of Education and Human Development. Before ACPS, Weinard had been mentoring and guiding youth through AmeriCorps and 4-H. Claudine Browand, kindergarten instructional assistant, said, \u201cAlex is committed to the whole school. He helps out whenever anyone outside our kindergarten team asks for help. Also, he helped establish our Robotics Club with our Art Teacher Frank Altamirano, last school year. He traveled with the club as they made it to finals last school year. He has also worked with one of our Physical Education Teachers April Rodgers, to set up a very successful morning run club. He was getting kids moving and exercising before most teachers arrived at school. He is an asset to our school and we are very fortunate to have him on our team.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congratulations to our winners!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"us-secretary-of-education-virg\"><b>U.S. Secretary of Education, Virginia Governor and State Superintendent Visit ACPS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17366 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/seccordona-lane.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"342\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Wednesday, U.S. Department of Education Secretary Dr. Miguel Cardona continued the \u201cHelp is Here\u201d School Reopening Tour in Alexandria, where he visited Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School. Secretary Cardona visited classrooms, spoke with students, and listened to teachers, school staff and leaders in a roundtable discussion to learn about the challenges schools have faced during the pandemic, as well as input about the challenges and opportunities as we return to in-person learning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to Sec. Cardona, special guests included Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, Virginia first lady Pamela Northam, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. James Lane, National Education Association President Becky Pringle, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Regional Representative Gaston Araoz, U.S. Congressman Representative Noah Simon, State Deputy Director of Education Kathy Burcher, City of Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson, and City of Alexandria Vice Mayor Elizabeth Bennett-Parker. The group joined Dr. Hutchings and School Board Chair Meagan L. Alderton, Vice Chair Veronica Nolan and Board members Cindy Anderson and Dr. Michelle Rief.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17367\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/education_secretary_miguel_cardona-4099.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1001\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visits are part of the Biden-Harris Administration\u2019s broader efforts to support states, schools, students, parents, and educators as they navigate returning to in-person learning and highlight how the American Rescue Plan will aid them in these efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the \u201cHelp is Here\u201d tour, Sec. Cardona is visiting schools that have successfully reopened and stayed open to highlight best practices and discuss how schools can ensure reopening efforts are advancing educational equity. Sec. Cardona is also visiting schools that are facing challenges as they work to reopen to provide educators with encouragement, support and technical assistance. Sec. Cardona will share what he is hearing and learning on the visits with other states and districts across the nation to help more schools reopen quickly and safely and reach President Biden\u2019s goal of reopening the majority of K-8 schools within the first 100 days of his administration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/543252302\">Watch the Roundtable discussion<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/543252302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17386\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-04-30-at-10.29.23-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"956\" height=\"536\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"summer-learning-employment-opp\"><b>Summer Learning Employment Opportunities <\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer is a great time to work at ACPS. The 2021 Summer Learning for All Program will be offered to all ACPS students. ACPS employees are invited to apply to work in the Summer Learning for All Program and can apply online. <\/span><b>Summer school licensed and support staff who commit to work in-person are eligible for an incentive of $500 every two weeks (this is a one-time bonus, not hazard pay).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1Nn5pJyBY7Ql2y43_Hw6jq7OJMX4zfGLw\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 Summer Learning Job Descriptions (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdVAc25jbTQZd1BRqyEpkuDHlQ829lElCtcABjeZ5NjScRS7Q\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 Summer Learning Application \u2014 Licensed Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSc270DJt-Ou0TTZhcBTIRE9AYZmN_xq0MuRRzPPeK2kIp3Fhw\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 Summer Learning Application \u2014 Support Staff<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1N64lLg3f1h95Fi3q1ZNv2-nqSb6CZ2m7\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021 Summer Learning Vacancy List (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1pgrwpDSD6Znv3mKnhjrRtRyVh5OeOfM1\/view?usp=sharing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS Selection Guidelines \u2014 Licensed Staff (PDF)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions? Contact <\/span><a href=\"mailto:acps.recruit@acps.k12.va.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acps.recruit@acps.k12.va.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits-open-enrollment-begin\"><b>Benefits Open Enrollment Begins May 1<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s open enrollment time, the period during which you may enroll in a health insurance plan, change your health insurance elections, sign up for a tax-free Flexible Spending Account, and more. Now is the time to consider health insurance options for 2021-22 so that you can make the best choices for you and your family.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open enrollment will run from May 1 through May 28. The benefits you elect during the open enrollment period will remain in effect for the period from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022, unless you have a qualifying life event (marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child), at which time you may make changes to your benefit elections.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Choose Your Options<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Generally, no action is required if you wish to keep your current health insurance plans. If you do nothing, your current health insurance elections will continue. However, you must enroll during Open Enrollment if you want to participate in the health care and\/or dependent care flexible spending accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are no changes to the health insurance plans for next plan year. You may choose to participate in UnitedHealthcare POS (Choice Plus), UnitedHealthcare QHP with Health Savings Account, or Kaiser HMO. Dental coverage is provided through CareFirst BlueDental, and vision coverage is provided through EyeMed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please take time to review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/benefits\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Insurance Open Enrollment Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which provides details about open enrollment and instructions for making your elections through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/ess\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employee Self Service (ESS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"-22-move2learn-grant-applicati\"><b>2021-22 Move2Learn Grant Applications Now Open<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 id=\"-\"><b> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9528\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/move2learn.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1026\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/move2learn.png 1026w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/move2learn-260x61.png 260w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/move2learn-800x188.png 800w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/move2learn-768x180.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1026px) 100vw, 1026px\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you want active seating for your classroom? RunningBrooke, our local nonprofit partner, wants to give seating to ACPS teachers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application process is simple and will only take five minutes! Just tell us why an active seating package is important to you in your classroom and how it will help your students become better learners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.runningbrooke.org\/move2learn\/our-grant-program\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RunningBrooke website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and use the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdSwTiIDhWurmX1LGosjGioo54XVMH4OCZJYBIYjH1d7Y61NQ\/viewform\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application form<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to apply. The application deadline is May 31, 2021, and packages will be awarded by June 15, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"acps-finding-fit:-stay-safe-st\"><b>ACPS Finding Fit: Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Informed!\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9529\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stay-Fit.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"714\" height=\"176\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stay-Fit.png 714w, http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/Stay-Fit-260x64.png 260w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you know May is National Stroke Awareness and Mental Health Awareness Month? Check out the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/site\/handlers\/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=9477&amp;dataid=13593&amp;FileName=May%202021%20Finding%20Fit%20Newsletter.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ACPS Finding Fit May newsletter (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for Tools 2 Thrive for your mental health, and stroke awareness resources for prevention and fast identification!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find all monthly Finding Fit newsletters on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3504\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS Finding Fit webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, through the Wellness Champion at your school\/location, or here in ACPS Insider. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"acps-needs-your-input-on-2022-\"><b>ACPS Needs Your Input on 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS has implemented a deliberative planning process for the school year calendar which encompasses two school years: 2022-23 and 2023-24. A two-year calendar cycle improves long-range plans for school programs, facilities projects and operational services. Likewise, families will be able to better plan and schedule family activities. ACPS is continuing the pre-Labor Day start to the school year to support student success and reduce summer learning loss while providing the most classroom time before Advanced Placement (AP) exam testing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two polls will be open for public comment through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please take the opportunity to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/calendar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review the proposed options for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Samuel W. Tucker Elementary School Modified Academic Calendar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/modified-calendar-feedback-samuel-tucker\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Samuel W. Tucker Poll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to submit your comments on the Samuel W. Tucker Modified Academic Calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional ACPS Academic Calendar <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/acpsweb.wufoo.com\/forms\/w12t3vjm1nhhpzw\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional ACPS Academic Calendar Poll<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to identify your preferred calendar options and submit your comments for 2022-23 and 2023-24.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once feedback has been received, the Academic Calendar Committee and ACPS administrators will evaluate the responses to determine the general sentiment to support a particular option for each school year. A calendar recommendation will be made to the superintendent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The superintendent will present the recommended calendar to the School Board for approval at a meeting in June 2021. Once approved, the adopted calendars will be posted on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/calendar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and announced in ACPS Express, ACPS Insider and on social media.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coming Soon: Fall and Summer 2021 Learning Choice Form \u2022 And the Winners Are\u2026 Announcing our 2021 Principal, Teacher and Support Staffer of the Year! \u2022 U.S. Secretary of Education, Virginia Governor and State Superintendent Visit ACPS \u2022 Summer Learning Employment Opportunities \u2022 Benefits Open Enrollment Begins May 1 \u2022 2021-22 Move2Learn Grant Applications Now Open \u2022 ACPS Finding Fit: Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Informed! \u2022 ACPS Needs Your Input on 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":9532,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9526","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-and-announcements"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-09 22:56:06","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\/9526","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=9526"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9526\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9536,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9526\/revisions\/9536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/9532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9526"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9526"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9526"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}