{"id":17155,"date":"2021-01-20T10:03:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T15:03:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=17155"},"modified":"2021-01-22T16:02:23","modified_gmt":"2021-01-22T21:02:23","slug":"celebrate-your-principal-for-principal-appreciation-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=17155","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Your Principal for Principal Appreciation Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20210120-spanish.pdf\">en espa\u00f1ol (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20210120-amharic.pdf\">\u12a0\u121b\u122d\u129b (PDF)<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1527\/ACPS-Express-20210120-arabic.pdf\">\u0628\u0627\u0644\u0639\u0631\u0628\u064a\u0629 (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>This Week\u2019s Headlines:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#decision\">Weekly Reopening Decision Update: Schools to remain 100% virtual for week of Jan. 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Immunization\">Immunization Requirements for New Student Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Helpdesk\">Tech Helpdesk at T.C. to Close Early Today, Updated Hours During Vaccination Days<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Principals\">Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week is Jan. 24-30<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Johnson\">Polk Principal PreeAnn Johnson Announces Retirement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#zoomed-out\">Family Workshop Jan. 21: Zoomed Out? Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused &amp; Engaged<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Parker-Gray\">Parker-Gray Webpage Launched by the City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Books\">Thousands of Classic Books Donated to ACPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#AdultEd\">Adult Education Registration Begins Jan. 25<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#food\">FOOD ACCESS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Dear ACPS Families and Community,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today as we welcome in a new presidential administration, our thoughts naturally turn to the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And while we are not there yet, I feel hopeful that with the vaccination program in full swing for our staff in ACPS, we can be optimistic about our chances of returning to our school buildings sooner rather than later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To add to our optimism, Gov. Ralph Northam issued guidance that schools should work to reopen safely as quickly as possible. I also firmly believe that the classroom is the best place for our students to learn and grow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, next week will unfortunately not be that week to begin transitioning. Our community transmission metrics are still too high and at the start of this week we were forced to push back the reentry of students and staff another week. However, this week we are updating our decision matrix to align with the updated guidelines from the Virginia Department of Health for reopening school buildings and will publicly release it as well as utilize our updated ACPS decision matrix on Monday, Jan. 25.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, bittersweet news coming from James K. Polk Elementary School this week with the announcement that Principal PreeAnn Johnson \u2014 ACPS 2020 Principal of the Year \u2014 plans to retire at the end of the school year. We are all wishing her the best after 36 years of service in ACPS and we will all surely miss her greatly. Please feel free to send her well wishes as she begins to transition into retirement in a few months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next week is Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week and today we are inviting you to find creative ways to celebrate your principals. Our principals are vital in leading our schools in the work of the division and this year we need them to know this more than ever! We have included some ideas below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please stay safe, healthy and engaged.\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><b><a id=\"decision\" name=\"decision\"><\/a>Weekly Reopening Decision Update: Schools to remain 100% virtual for week of Jan. 25<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last Thursday, Gov. Ralph Northam issued <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/content\/uploads\/sites\/182\/2021\/01\/Interim-Guidance-to-K-12-School-Reopening.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">new Virginia Department of Education guidelines (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with the governor taking a stand and saying our schools should be back in person. The ACPS transition team will continue working collaboratively with the Alexandria Health Department to incorporate the updated guidelines in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3536\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS decision matrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We will release and utilize our updated version of our decision matrix beginning on Monday, Jan. 25. ACPS staff continue to receive the first doses of the vaccine this week and we look forward to getting our staff vaccinated over the next couple of months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the beginning of each week, we will be reassessing the situation regarding the coronavirus pandemic and communicating our decision around transitioning to school building reopening for the following week. The decision is based on real-time information, which is then analyzed using our school building <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3536\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reopening decision matrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The decision matrix is based on community health metrics as well as staffing and capacity levels that impact our ability to operate efficiently and implement health and safety mitigation measures. Please note that we will be updating our decision matrix and releasing as well as utilizing it on Monday, Jan. 25. The decision will always be made one week ahead so you have time to plan ahead for any changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3336\"><b>View the matrix for the week of Jan. 19, 2021<\/b><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you may be aware, the number of positive cases and transmission rates in Alexandria have continued to remain at high levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Alexandria City COVID-19 Metrics on Jan. 18, 2021:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Percentage of RT-PCR tests that are positive during the last 14 days: <\/b><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>10.4% &#8211; Highest Risk<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Total number of new cases per 100,000 persons within the last 14 days: <\/b><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><b>751.9 &#8211; Highest Risk<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>ACPS staffing and capacity level: <\/b><span style=\"color: #ab4700;\"><b>strained (50-75%)<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to our current community transmission levels and school impact level, Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has made the decision to delay the reentry of students who were set to return to schools the week of Jan. 25. This means that the student groups set to return in January are now tentatively scheduled to return on Feb. 2. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3552\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See the revised tentative timeline and student groups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will continually reassess the situation at the beginning of each week and inform the community of our latest decision for transitioning into our school buildings. You will find this posted to the ACPS website homepage at the beginning of each week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>VIDEO: Watch the superintendent\u2019s message regarding this decision:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k2Ak8yURBzg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17156\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2404\" height=\"1428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM.jpg 2404w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-260x154.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-800x475.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-168x100.jpg 168w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-1536x912.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2021-01-20-at-9.21.40-AM-2048x1217.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2404px) 100vw, 2404px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Immunization\" name=\"Immunization\"><\/a>Immunization Requirements for New Student Registration<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students new to ACPS this school year, and who chose to return to in-person in the hybrid model, must have submitted all necessary registration and immunization documents to their school&#8217;s registrar before the student is able to attend in person learning. Please reach out to your child\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/2990\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">school registrar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have questions or need to submit documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please also note that there are immunization requirements for continuing students in certain grades that must also be fulfilled. Please review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vdh.virginia.gov\/immunization\/requirements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Department of Health&#8217;s immunization requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for students who have opted for in-person learning and contact your child\u2019s school nurse if you have questions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Options for routine childhood vaccinations include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k12.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=c264d43033e4f4ca3b673bfc6&amp;id=9dc66b2512&amp;e=fd48955733\"><b>Neighborhood Health<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple locations: provides medical, dental and mental health services on a discounted sliding fee scale<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/k12.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=c264d43033e4f4ca3b673bfc6&amp;id=daf3e53f79&amp;e=fd48955733\"><b>The Teen Wellness Center<\/b><\/a><b> at T.C. Williams High School King Street Campus<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students 11 years and older are eligible for the Tdap vaccine. All other services are available free to students 12 and older. <\/span><b>Your student\u2019s pediatrician<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Helpdesk\" name=\"Helpdesk\"><\/a>Tech Helpdesk at T.C. to Close Early Today, Updated Hours During Vaccination Days<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ACPS Tech Helpdesk at T.C. Williams will be open today starting at 7:30 a.m. and will close early at 11 a.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Helpdesk will also close early at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays through January during vaccination periods. These hours will be adjusted as vaccination dates change.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Principals\" name=\"Principals\"><\/a>Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week is Jan. 24-30<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next week is<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.virginia.gov\/newsroom\/proclamations\/proclamation\/-virginia-school-principals-appreciation-week.html\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia School Principals Appreciation Week<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a special time to show our principals how much they are valued by our school community for their work throughout this unprecedented school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam declared next week \u201can opportunity to recognize the hard work of Virginia Principals and to recognize the importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to quality education.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some ways you can help recognize our principals for the important role they play in the education of our children:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have your child write a letter or draw a picture expressing thanks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post on social media explaining why you value and appreciate your principal. Tell us what makes them special. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/socialmedia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tag your school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and @ACPSk12 and use the hashtag <\/span><b>#ThxACPSPrincipals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so we can help spread the word.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write a letter to your child\u2019s principal about the impact they have had on your school and your child.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Johnson\" name=\"Johnson\"><\/a>Polk Principal PreeAnn Johnson Announces Retirement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17157\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann-260x158.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann-800x488.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann-164x100.jpg 164w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/preeann-768x468.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After 36 years as an ACPS esteemed educator and leader, James K. Polk Elementary School Principal PreeAnn Johnson has announced her retirement. Johnson spent almost her entire career with ACPS as a teacher, coach, mentor and leader, beginning in 1985 as a teacher and basketball coach at George Washington Junior High School. She took over as the Polk principal in 2009.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2020, Johnson received the well-deserved honor of ACPS Principal of the Year. We are extremely fortunate and grateful that Johnson has nurtured and educated our students and shared her wisdom and expertise with all of us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Johnson will retire as of July 1, 2021, and recently shared a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/acps.k12.va.us\/retirement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">letter with the Polk Elementary School community<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about the search for a new principal will be shared with the Polk community in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"zoomed-out\" name=\"zoomed-out\"><\/a>Family Workshop Jan. 21: Zoomed Out? Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused &amp; Engaged<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17164\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoomedout_.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoomedout_.png 600w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoomedout_-260x173.png 260w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/zoomedout_-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New year, same screen. What can you do when kids are unfocused and unmotivated when it comes to virtual learning? Join Ann Dolin and the ACPS Family and Community Engagement Center to explore practical, easy-to-implement virtual learning strategies like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tackling the daily power struggle of just getting started<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Helping children to focus during teacher-led instruction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dealing with social avoidance (not wanting to be seen and heard in front of peers)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Zoomed Out? Strategies to Get Even the Most Reluctant Kids Focused &amp; Engaged<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday, January 21 at 6 p.m.<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/96511101951\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join on Zoom<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The webinar will allow for live Q&amp;A and offer interpretation in Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Parker-Gray\" name=\"Parker-Gray\"><\/a>Parker-Gray Webpage Launched by the City<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Office of Historic Alexandria has dedicated a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/historic\/blackhistory\/default.aspx?id=118939\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">webpage to honor the 1920 opening of Parker-Gray School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the first co-ed school to educate our city\u2019s African American children. The page provides a historic record including fascinating documents, photographs and information about alumni and staff.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/recreation\/info\/default.aspx?id=118312\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parker-Gray Memorial Walkway<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unveiled last October is now available, including a brochure from the ceremony. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3398\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about the history of Parker-Gray School<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"Books\" name=\"Books\"><\/a>Thousands of Classic Books Donated to ACPS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS students and teachers will soon have 6,500 new books in their classrooms and school libraries, thanks to a donation from Amazon through our ongoing partnership!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The titles include 44 popular classics such as \u201cThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,\u201d \u201cLittle Women\u201d and \u201cFrankenstein.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The books are being inventoried and delivered to schools soon.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"AdultEd\" name=\"AdultEd\"><\/a>Adult Education Registration Begins Jan. 25<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registration for English and GED classes hosted by the ACPS Adult Learning Center will be open on Jan. 25 through Feb. 4. Further information about courses offered is available on the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/adulted\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS Adult Learning Center<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> webpage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or someone you know is looking to learn English or complete their high school credential online, please spread the word. All registrations and classes will be online for the upcoming semester, and spaces in the classes are going quickly, so reserve your registration spot soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can contact Adult Education at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:adulted@acps.k12.va.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adulted@acps.k12.va.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with any questions or to schedule your registration appointment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><a id=\"food\" name=\"food\"><\/a>FOOD ACCESS<\/h2>\n<p>ACPS has multiple distribution meal site locations throughout Alexandria for all ACPS students and children over the age of two. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/schoolclosurefood\">See a map of food distribution locations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>GRAB-AND-GO MEAL LOCATIONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Grab and Go breakfast and lunch meals are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 7:30 a.m.\u00a0and 12 p.m. at the following locations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>William Ramsay Elementary School<\/strong><br \/>\n5700 Sanger Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311<\/li>\n<li><strong>Francis C. Hammond Middle School<\/strong><br \/>\n4646 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology<\/strong><br \/>\n3600 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School<\/strong><br \/>\n1501 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mount Vernon Community School<\/strong><br \/>\n2601 Commonwealth Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/li>\n<li><strong>Patrick Henry K-8 School<\/strong><br \/>\n4643 Taney Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<li><strong>T.C. Williams High School<\/strong><br \/>\n3330 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at our \u201cPop-Up\u201d sites located at:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mason Apartments at 75 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brent Place Apartments at 375 South Reynolds Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n11:20 to 11:50 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruby Tucker Family Center at 322 Tancil Court, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Community Lodgings at 607 Notabene Drive, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Old Towne West Apartments (parking lot) at 500 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n11:20 to 11:50 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Corner of Florence Drive and Four Mile Road, Alexandria, VA 22305<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Fields at 4309 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bennington Crossing Apartments at 441 North Armistead Street, Alexandria, VA 22312<\/strong><br \/>\n11:30 a.m. to noon<\/li>\n<li><strong>2727 Duke Street (behind Bank of America), Alexandria, VA 22314<\/strong><br \/>\n10:45 to 11:15 a.m.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NO SIGN UP OR REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEALS.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>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. Meals for two days will be provided on Mondays and Wednesdays, and meals for three days will be provided on Fridays.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other Food Resources in the City of Alexandria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For food pantry locations and schedules in Alexandria, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/k12.us3.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=c264d43033e4f4ca3b673bfc6&amp;id=b08b02092b&amp;e=5f2372f074\">www.hungerfreealexandria.com<\/a> or call \u202a703-662-1067.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Or Need Translation?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Send us your question in Spanish, Arabic or Amharic:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Text ACPSMEALS to 797979 (English and Spanish)<\/li>\n<li>Call or text 703-927-6866 (Amharic)<\/li>\n<li>Call or text 703-927-7095 (Arabic)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OR<\/p>\n<p>Call the FACE Center\u2019s Bilingual Parent Information Lines, available Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For Spanish\/English, call 571-775-9719<\/li>\n<li>For Amharic\/English, call 703-927-6866<\/li>\n<li>For Arabic\/English, call 703-927-7095<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>SAFETY REMINDER:<\/strong> Please remember to observe social distancing practices while at the food distribution site by maintaining six feet of personal space between you and other families or individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone exhibiting symptoms of a respiratory illness like fever, runny nose, sore throat, coughing or difficulty breathing on the day of food distribution or in the previous 24 hours should not visit a food distribution site but call a health care provider instead. If you do not have a primary care physician and are not enrolled in a clinic, you may CALL an urgent care center or emergency room.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2>UPDATES FROM THE ALEXANDRIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT<\/h2>\n<p>For all updates, see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus\">www.alexandriava.gov\/Coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>HEALTH REMINDERS<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t Feel Well?<\/strong><br \/>\nContact your primary health care physician. Don\u2019t have insurance? 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