News and Announcements

School Name Change Recommendation • Reentry Planning Updates, Family Choice Form Coming Dec. 2 • Community Meetings on Reopening Schools, Dec. 1-2 • High School Winter Sports Update …and more.

MAP Testing Update • A Welcome Back to Our Most Vulnerable Students • The Identity Project: Renaming Survey Results

Need Interpretation for Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences? • Learning Activity Packets Coming for Our Youngest Learners • Video Updates from the Superintendent • PowerSchool to be Offline Every Other Friday 6-9 p.m. • Next Week is National School Psychology Week …and more.

Finding Fit Newsletter Launches • Last Chance to Take the Renaming Survey • Updated Schedules for K-2 • Join the Public Hearing on Renaming of Schools …and more.

Detailed School Reentry Plans, Key Reentry Dates and Your Questions Answered • ‘71 Titans Views on School Name Changes • Missed Monday’s Budget Forum?

See an overview of the plan presented to the School Board on Oct. 15.

Survey Results Highlights • Phased-In Reopening Plans Presented to School Board • The Identity Project Community Conversations Begin This Week • City Considers Renaming Street After ACPS Basketball Legend • Book Giveaways • Disability Awareness Month • Amazon Donation Made to Communities in Schools

Oct. 12 Professional Development Day • Communications Ticketing System • Free Chair Yoga Class • Upcoming Identity Project Events • Latinx Heritage Month • Mental Health Supports Available to Our Students • School Board Work Session on the APD/ACPS MOU

Oct. 12 Professional Development Day • The Identity Project: Our First Community Read-In on Thomas Chambliss Williams • Congratulations to our National Merit Scholar Semifinalists • Responding to Your Feedback on Virtual PLUS+ • ACPS Graduation Rate Holds Steady • Virtual Dance Party Thursdays

Planning for the Transition Back into our Schools • How the First Week Looked • Board Votes to Consider Matthew Maury Name Change • Community Read-Ins Begin this Week • Free Food Distribution for All Children: Now starting at 7:30 a.m. • TAG Update • Facilities Work During COVID-19

Update Your Voicemail and Email Auto Reply Messages • Watch the Superintendent’s First Day of School Message • See How the First Day of Virtual PLUS+ Went • Support the Virtual PLUS+ Student Supply Drive • Free Coronavirus Testing • Parker-Gray School at 100 • MacArthur Modernization One Step Closer

Update Your Voicemail and Email Auto Reply Messages • Watch the Superintendent’s First Day of School Message • See How the First Day of Virtual PLUS+ Went • Support the Virtual PLUS+ Student Supply Drive • Free Coronavirus Testing • Parker-Gray School at 100 • MacArthur Modernization One Step Closer

Changes to How Staff Log Working Hours • Missed Convocation or Want to Watch it Again? • Attendance Requirements for Virtual PLUS+ • Free Food Access for All to Continue Through December 2020 • Back to School Guide • Support the Virtual PLUS+ Student Supply Drive

ACPS will expand its Virtual PLUS+ program to include up to 350 full-day spots for vulnerable students in the fall, thanks to new funding from the City of Alexandria.

Access to the Buildings for 10-Month Employees • Chromebook/Tablet Distribution • Family Helpline Starts Aug. 31 • Back-to-School Forms Coming Aug. 31 • Family Webinar Series • Virtual PLUS+ for Middle, High School, EL & Special Ed

Multilingual Virtual PLUS+ Helpline Will be Live Soon • Child Care Options • Food Access Updates • Learning Pods and Class Placements • Upcoming Communication from Schools • ACPS Welcomes Dr. Anthony Sims as Executive Director of School Improvement

Today, the Virtual PLUS+ Reopening Plan was submitted to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), as required before the start of school on Sept. 8. See the full document.

Sample Student Schedules for Virtual PLUS+ • Get a Head Start on Your Virtual Learning Professional Development Now • ACPS Teachers Recognized for Outstanding Work • Virginia Department of Education Waives Accreditation for 2021-22 Academic Year

The School Board has now approved the Virtual PLUS+ model for the fall. Virtual PLUS+ includes enhanced support in five key areas: learning, technology, child care, food access, and a live multilingual phone helpline.

Take the Reopening Support Poll • School Board Public Hearings on the Reopening Plan • Your Initial Questions on Virtual PLUS+ Answered • Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights

Following months of collaboration, ACPS has determined the most feasible reopening model to begin the 2020-21 academic year. Virtual PLUS+ is a robust online learning experience that will engage students 100% virtually and provide additional supports for students, staff and families. Take the Fall 2020 Reopening Supports Poll to let us know what support you need under this model.

Most Feasible Reopening Model to be Announced on Friday • School Board Public Hearings on the Reopening Plan • VHSL Delays Start of Sports Season • GWMS Student Receives African American History Award • New Early Childhood Special Education Coordinator

See an update on our reopening planning, including information on our Cross-Functional Planning Teams, engagement across our community, prototypes of hybrid and virtual models, and next steps.

Reopening Planning Update: Scheduling Work and Survey Results • Virginia Board of Education Public Meetings July 22-23 • More than $500k in Scholarships Awarded to T.C. Class of 2020 • George Mason Principal Selected • Summer Learning in the News

Join our Community Chats on the Reopening of Schools • Reopening Planning Update • How ACPS Plans to Communicate During the Reopening • School Board Votes to Consider Renaming T.C. Williams • Code of Conduct Feedback Needed

ACPS has welcomed a series of new senior leaders this month who will fulfill the new roles established through the organizational restructuring announced in January 2020.

On Friday, July 10, the Alexandria City School Board will begin the process of officially considering the request to change the name of T.C. Williams High School. Learn more about the public engagement process and see the FAQs.

Roundup of the 2019-20 School Year • School Board Public Hearings for 4.0 Continuity of Learning Plan • Return to 40-Hour Work Week Begins July 13, 2020 • Summer School is Underway! • Welcome to Our New Head Varsity Football Coach

Equity for All 2025 Strategic Plan Approved • ACPS Partnership with Virginia Tech

Summer Learning Begins July 6 • Planning for the Reopening of Schools • Celebrating Our Retirees • Important Information for 10- and 11-Month Employees • Second Pulse Survey Results