{"id":9518,"date":"2021-04-23T11:45:48","date_gmt":"2021-04-23T15:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/?p=9518"},"modified":"2021-04-23T11:15:22","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T15:15:22","slug":"fall-2021-plans-and-summer-learning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/fall-2021-plans-and-summer-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall 2021 Plans and Summer Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>This Week\u2019s Headlines:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#sessions\">Staff Sessions: Social Distancing, Summer Learning, and Back to School in the Fall<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#calendars\">ACPS Needs Your Input on 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#mandatory-staff-vaccination-po\">Mandatory Staff Vaccination Poll Coming on April 27<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#teachers-looking-to-transfer-s\">Teachers Looking To Transfer Schools in ACPS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#unable-to-accept-student-trans\">Unable to Accept Student Transfers for ACPS Employees Who Are Non-residents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#professional-development-oppor\">Professional Development Opportunity: Grow A Teacher<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stacy-morris-honored-as-pcacac\">Stacy Morris Honored as PCACAC Counselor of the Year<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#executive-director-of-school-l\">Executive Director of School Leadership Named<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#new-james-k-polk-elementary-sc\">New James K. Polk Elementary School Principal Named<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#saying-goodbye-to-john-adams-e\">Saying Goodbye to John Adams Elementary School Principal Ginja Canton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#facilities-improvements-\u2014-st\">Facilities Improvements \u2014 Stay Informed<\/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;\">I hope you were able to tune in to our Staff Sessions this week as we discussed planning and implementation to bring more students back to school based on the CDC&#8217;s recommendation to move from six-foot to three-foot social distancing, using our phased reentry prioritization matrix. We also discussed the summer learning opportunities for all students and our planning for the 2021-22 school year. If you missed the sessions, please reference the links below to answer your questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please join me in congratulating and welcoming ACPS staff newly appointed to their positions. This week, James K. Polk Elementary School Assistant Principal Carla Carter was named the new principal at Polk. We also welcome Dr. Wendy Gonz\u00e1lez, who will take on the role of executive director of school leadership for ACPS. These two outstanding educators and leaders will assume these roles on July 1, 2021. They both bring an incredible depth of knowledge and leadership to our community, and I look forward to collaborating on strategic educational initiatives with both of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other staff in the news came from the exciting announcement that T.C. Williams High School College and Career Counselor Stacy Morris was named a Potomac &amp; Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling Counselor of the Year. This honor is a much deserved recognition as Ms. Morris continually goes above and beyond for her students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, I am wearing my \u201cBlue and Red\u201d to cheer on our Titan Varsity Volleyball Team as they compete in their first state championship game tonight at 6 p.m. Please join me in cheering on the team and coaches in this historical run for the blue trophy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we end this week, I want to give a special shoutout to our incredible administrative professionals at ACPS. Wednesday was Administrative Professionals Day, but we celebrate our team every day. Our administrative professionals are the glue for the groups they support. They continuously take on new challenges with grace while helping everyone stay connected and informed. We appreciate you!<\/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=\"community-sessions:-social-dis\"><b><a id=\"sessions\"><\/a>Staff Sessions: Social Distancing, Summer Learning, and Back to School in the Fall<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Did you miss the staff sessions this week on important discussions around the current hybrid model, summer learning opportunities, and planning for fall 2021? See the recorded sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dxgPubIX1DY\">Watch the Staff Session from April 19<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zvupWt_OXJ0\">Watch the Staff Session from April 21<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3687\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch the recorded community and student sessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on the ACPS website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some quick facts about what we shared in the sessions:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hybrid Learning: Remainder of the 2020-21 School Year<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As of April 20, 2021, ACPS is actively bringing additional students back to classrooms based on the prioritization matrix and in keeping with the CDC\u2019s guidelines for three-foot social distancing. To learn more about the phased reentry of hybrid students, please see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1554\/Community%20Sessions%20-%20April%202021.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Session Presentation (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pages 2-4.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Summer Learning<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/3038\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summer Learning 2021<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be offered to all ACPS students and includes offerings for elementary, middle and high school students. The summer learning session <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is July 6-30, with extended virtual summer support from August 2-12 for students needing additional support by invitation.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The goal of summer learning is to engage, enrich and prepare students for the start of school in August 2021. Students will be joining in their new grade level for the 2021-22 school year. For example, if your child is a sixth grader this year, they will attend the seventh grade summer learning session. For more information on summer learning, see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/1554\/Community%20Sessions%20-%20April%202021.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Session Presentation (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, pages 5-8. More information will be provided in the coming weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Back to School for the 2021-22 School Year<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our schools will be open five days a week for in-person learning when school begins in the fall. We will also offer a 100% Virtual Academy for families who choose to remain virtual. In order to plan appropriately, ACPS will launch a family survey on May 4, 2021 to confirm each student\u2019s preference of in-person or virtual learning for the 2021-22 school year. This survey allows us to adequately plan for classroom space setup, class sizes, teacher and staff assignments, and additional facility needs. The choice that families make in May serves as a guide to our planning process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"acps-needs-your-input-on-2022-\"><b><a id=\"calendars\"><\/a>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<h2 id=\"mandatory-staff-vaccination-po\"><b>Mandatory Staff Vaccination Poll Coming on April 27<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please look for an email message on Tuesday, April 27 to complete the mandatory COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Poll. We look forward to receiving a response from every employee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"teachers-looking-to-transfer-s\"><b>Teachers Looking To Transfer Schools in ACPS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Licensed teachers who would like to change schools within ACPS in time for the 2021-22 school year can begin the application process now. The deadline for emailing resumes to the principals to be considered for this initial list of transfer opportunities is close of business on April 29, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applicants should email their resume directly to the principal of the school where there is a listed vacancy. The principal will consider applicants and schedule interviews accordingly. Interviews for all vacancies listed in the initial posting will be conducted virtually via Zoom meetings on Monday, May 3, 2021, from 1 to 4 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teachers who miss the initial date or wish to continue to apply to transfer can apply for positions as they become vacant up until the transfer deadline date of July 1. Vacancies that are identified and advertised after this initial posting will be posted publicly on the ACPS website and available to both internal and external applicants.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please note: If a candidate is selected for more than one position, it will be their choice as to which they select.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Steps to Apply:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/cms\/lib\/VA01918616\/Centricity\/Domain\/804\/Transfer-Fair-Vacancies-2021-2022.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vacancy list (PDF)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and identify those positions of interest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email a resume to the principal or school administrator who is designated as the point of contact for the position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Include the words \u201cTransfer Application\u201d and the vacancy number in the email subject line.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Timeline:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 22: Posting of Initial Transfer Vacancies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 29: Close of Initial Transfer Application Period<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 3: Licensed Transfer Fair Virtually via Zoom<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 10: Transfer selections made by principals\/program managers due to Human Resources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 11-14: Transfer offers extended to selected employees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July 1: Last day for internal transfer<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please direct all questions to <\/span><a href=\"mailto:hr@acps.k12.va.us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hr@acps.k12.va.us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"unable-to-accept-student-trans\"><b>Unable to Accept Student Transfers for ACPS Employees Who Are Non-residents<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given our current student capacity needs, ACPS will not be able to offer non-resident employee student transfers for the 2021-22 school year at the elementary or secondary level. Students who are currently attending ACPS on a non-resident employee transfer will be allowed to continue their enrollment until completion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please contact the Department of Student Services, Alternative Programs and Equity at 703-619-8034 if you have any questions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"professional-development-oppor\"><b>Professional Development Opportunity: Grow A Teacher<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9520\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/grow-a-teacher.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/grow-a-teacher.png 512w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/grow-a-teacher-260x102.png 260w, https:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/staff\/wp-content\/uploads\/grow-a-teacher-256x100.png 256w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The UVA School of Education and Human Development and ACPS offer the \u201cGrow a Teacher\u201d partnership. This program is ideal for ACPS employees who have an undergraduate degree and want to take courses toward licensure, receive a master&#8217;s degree, and professional licensure in Special Education General Curriculum or English as a Second Language (ESL).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS will fund participant tuition at 100%. Applicants will be responsible to pay for course materials (books) and application fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are interested, register for one of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/Fo2TdH3gbfPB6UnA6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grow A Teacher Information Sessions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on May 3 from 2-3 p.m. or May 10 2-3 p.m.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are truly committed to supporting and providing opportunities for our own employees to join an amazing cadre of teachers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stacy-morris-honored-as-pcacac\"><b>Stacy Morris Honored as PCACAC Counselor of the Year<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17346\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/stacy_morris.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T.C. Williams High School College and Career Counselor Stacy Morris has been named a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcacac.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potomac &amp; Chesapeake Association for College Admission Counseling&#8217;s (PCACAC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Counselor of the Year. ACPS Executive Director of Student Support Teams Darrell Sampson explained, \u201cThis is a regional recognition of Stacy&#8217;s beyond-excellent work in supporting students&#8217; access to college opportunities and financial aid, as well as her collaborations to ensure that they have the skills needed to be successful once on a college campus.\u201d In his nomination letter, Sampson noted about Morris, \u201cIt is always about the students, and wanting them to have every chance to gain a college education. She is truly amazing.\u201d Congratulations and well deserved, Ms. Morris!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"executive-director-of-school-l\"><b>Executive Director of School Leadership Named<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17347 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/gonzalez.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"212\" height=\"178\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Please help us welcome Dr. Wendy Gonz\u00e1lez, the newly appointed ACPS executive director of school leadership. Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez will join ACPS on July 1, 2021. The executive director of school leadership is responsible for providing exemplary and innovative leadership as well as executive coaching and mentoring for 18 school principals in developing the essential instructional leadership skills and practices to become high-performing instructional leaders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez exclaimed, \u201cWhat a wonderful opportunity to be joining such a dynamic and innovative school division such as ACPS. I am proud to be joining a team that celebrates the diversity and uniqueness of its staff and students with a laser focus on equity for all. I am excited to serve with such outstanding leaders and look forward to supporting the needs of the school leadership as we work together to inspire and empower the students and staff of Alexandria City.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez is currently the superintendent of Page County Public Schools in Luray, Virginia. She has also held educational leadership positions as the director of teaching, learning and accountability in Charles City County, Virginia and as the coordinator of accountability and assessment for Williamsburg-James City County Schools in Williamsburg, Virginia. Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez also has a vast amount of experience as an assistant principal, dean of students and Spanish teacher where she taught Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses. Dr. Gonz\u00e1lez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from James Madison University (JMU) where she was awarded the Outstanding JMU Student of the Year in Secondary Education Award. She also holds a Master of Education and Human Development in Educational Leadership and Administration and a Doctorate of Education degree in Educational Administration and Policy Studies, both from The George Washington University. She was awarded the Robert Kottkamp Outstanding Dissertation Award from the American Education Research Association as part of the Learning and Teaching in Educational Leadership SIG Awards for her doctoral research on school administrators\u2019 preparation to use data.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"new-james-k-polk-elementary-sc\"><b>New James K. Polk Elementary School Principal Named<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17348\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/carter.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"674\" height=\"445\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join us in welcoming our new James K. Polk Elementary School Principal Carla Price Carter, currently the assistant principal at Polk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carter shared her enthusiasm, &#8220;It is with great pride and honor that I embark upon this amazing opportunity to serve as the next principal of James K. Polk Elementary School, during one of the most challenging times in our nation&#8217;s history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, &#8216;The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.&#8217; The pandemic has presented an array of challenges for educators worldwide, and I embrace the opportunity to partner with the gifted staff at JKPES and the amazing Polk community to develop new systems and practices to address the overall needs of our children. During these unprecedented times, many of our students have experienced learning loss and trauma; however, I am confident that with my leadership, the resilient staff of JKPES will be innovative as they support students in ways like never before.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a lifelong learner and educator, Carter has been teaching and leading with ACPS since 1996. Since 2009, she has served as the assistant principal at Polk. The first eight years of Carter\u2019s educational career included teaching students in grades 3-5, followed by six years as the performance evaluation program specialist\/Instructional Coach with ACPS. Carter holds a Masters of Educational Leadership Administrative Supervision and Instruction K-12 from George Mason University and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from North Carolina Agricultural &amp; Technical State University. She also holds professional licenses and endorsements from the State of Virginia in Early\/Primary Education, Elementary Grades 3-6, and Administrative Supervision and Instruction Pre Kindergarten-12th Grade.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"saying-goodbye-to-john-adams-e\"><b>Saying Goodbye to John Adams Elementary School Principal Ginja Canton<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17349 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/canton.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This past week, John Adams Elementary School Principal Ginja Canton announced her resignation as she plans to relocate to Florida where her extended family resides. The last work day at John Adams for Canton will be June 30, 2021. Please see <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/us3.campaign-archive.com\/?u=c264d43033e4f4ca3b673bfc6&amp;id=a07eca7b7e\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms. Canton\u2019s letter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that was sent to families and staff last week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canton began her career as an educator in 2004 and has been with ACPS for 11 years. Before her role as principal at John Adams, Canton was an assistant principal at Mount Vernon Community School, prior to becoming the ACPS Title I school improvement coordinator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ACPS launched a new principal search on April 19, 2021. The process includes gathering input from the staff, PTA and community to develop a principal leadership profile to meet the school community&#8217;s needs. The hiring goal is for the School Board to approve a new principal at the Board meeting on June 17, 2021.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"facilities-improvements-\u2014-st\"><b>Facilities Improvements \u2014 Stay Informed<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17350\" src=\"http:\/\/www.acpsk12.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/thsp_select_3633-withlogo.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"975\" height=\"651\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>High School Project Community Meeting: May 3 at 6 p.m.<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The High School Project team invites you to a virtual community meeting on May 3, 2021 at 6 p.m. This meeting is an opportunity to provide you with an update on the design for the new Minnie Howard building and for the project team to collect community feedback. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/96700091588?pwd=VTVGRTI0Tkl3U2RGVXhlR2FkZXA5UT09\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the meeting on Zoom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staff from ACPS and the City of Alexandria will be on hand to answer questions submitted during the webinar and gather input on the design. Any questions that we are unable to respond to will be addressed and added to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acps.k12.va.us\/Page\/2474\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs on The High School Project webpage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Interpreters will be available in Spanish, Amharic and Arabic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Superintendent\u2019s Advisory Team Meeting May 4 at 5:30 p.m. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Superintendent&#8217;s Advisory Team will meet on May 4, 2021 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to review community comments\/recommendations. The broader community may <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/j\/91542708478?pwd=WHRnWjEwSUlRTkRlMUlRdHFvTy9zUT09\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch this meeting live<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or view the recording following the meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Staff Sessions: Social Distancing, Summer Learning, and Back to School in the Fall \u2022 ACPS Needs Your Input on 2022-23 and 2023-24 School Year Calendars \u2022 Mandatory Staff Vaccination Poll Coming on April 27 \u2022 Teachers Looking To Transfer Schools in ACPS \u2022 Unable to Accept Student Transfers for ACPS Employees Who Are Non-residents \u2022 Professional Development Opportunity: Grow A Teacher \u2022 Stacy Morris Honored as PCACAC Counselor of the Year \u2022 Executive Director of School Leadership Named \u2022 New James K. 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