{"id":3715,"date":"2016-08-26T17:05:56","date_gmt":"2016-08-26T21:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=3715"},"modified":"2016-08-30T13:49:09","modified_gmt":"2016-08-30T17:49:09","slug":"seven-things-to-do-for-a-strong-start-to-the-school-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/?p=3715","title":{"rendered":"Seven Things to Do for a Strong Start to the School Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"1\"<\/td>\nPlan Transportation To and From School<\/strong>
\nFamilies should receive schedules in the mail by the end of this week. Bus schedules are no longer posted online for safety reasons. Students living one mile or less from their elementary schools or one and a half miles or less from their secondary schools are designated walkers. Map your plan today.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Two\"<\/td>\nStay up-to-date on the latest happenings at ACPS and your school<\/strong>
\nRead our weekly newsletter ACPS Express<\/a> when it arrives each Monday morning. You will be signed up automatically through the email address you submit to your school. Most schools have or are in the process of setting up their own e-newsletter, which you will also receive.Every ACPS school is now on Twitter and Facebook. ‘Like’ Alexandria City Public Schools<\/a> and your school on Facebook<\/a>. Follow @ACPSk12<\/a> and your school on Twitter<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"3\"<\/td>\nDownload our Mobile App<\/strong>
\nAnytime and anywhere, the ACPS Mobile App<\/a> gives you access to the latest information about ACPS in the palm of your hand. You will find: school and division event calendars, breakfast and lunch menus, school and division directory of contacts, access to your child’s lunch money account, news and announcements, sports scores, access to Blackboard and PowerSchool, and much more.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"4\"<\/td>\nReview Emergency Communications Procedures<\/strong>
\nVisit ACPS Emergency Announcements<\/a> to learn about how information is shared concerning weather and other emergency situations. Download the Emergency Guidelines in English<\/a> or Spanish<\/a> (PDF).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"5\"<\/td>\nReview the 2016-17 ACPS Family Handbook<\/strong>
\nThe ACPS Family Handbook<\/a> is designed to provide families with useful information about available resources and services to support student success. The handbook will be provided in the Welcome Packet that will be distributed the first week of school. It is also available now for download in English<\/a>, Spanish<\/a>, Amharic<\/a> or Arabic<\/a> (PDF).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"6\"<\/td>\nApply for Free and Reduced-Priced Meals<\/strong>
\nApply online<\/a> for free and reduced-priced lunch<\/a> for the 2016-17 school year. Families must apply each year. Application forms will also be distributed to all families in Welcome Packets next week. They will also be available at Central Office and at the front office in each school. To apply for free or reduced-price meals, households should only fill out one application per household. Applications may be submitted at any time during the school year.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"7\"<\/td>\nCommit to Good Attendance<\/strong>
\nPlan to be at school on time each day, every day. Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. And, forming good habits in the early years has a long-term impact throughout a student\u2019s school years. Get your school year started off on the right foot and carry it through all year long.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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