Category: B2S Updates 2021-22

Superintendent’s Oct. 27 Update: Vaccinations for Ages 5-11 Coming Soon

October 27, 2021

This week I am pleased to share the highlights of our new literacy initiatives, and the strategies teachers are using to empower students to become skilled readers. I also have updates on vaccinations for students ages 5-11 and other reminders for the month ahead, as we get ready to begin the second quarter.

Superintendent’s Oct. 20 Update: Share Your Input on the 2022-23 Draft School Calendar

October 20, 2021

Here are this week’s updates as we continue the fall season.

Superintendent’s Oct. 13 Update: Thank You Principals

October 13, 2021

Reminders about October recognitions and acknowledgments, as well as an update on our efforts to accelerate student learning through targeted interventions and differentiated instruction.

Superintendent’s Oct. 6 Update: Highlights from Recent School Visits

October 6, 2021

An update on the W-L incident, calendar reminders, highlights of recent school visits, and an important message about the TikTok Challenge trend affecting our schools.

Superintendent’s Sept. 29 Update: Instruction During COVID-Related Absences

September 29, 2021

I attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony of our 20th neighborhood elementary school over the weekend – Innovation Elementary. In the words of the 5th grade students who spoke at the event, their school is a community of innovators who aim to be “smarter and kinder” and will ultimately be world changers.

New guidance for instruction during quarantine

September 29, 2021

Students will receive instructional support if they are not able to attend class because they are quarantined. Learn more.

Superintendent’s Sept. 22 Update: Assessing Student Instructional Needs

September 22, 2021

As we continue into Fall, assessments are happening division-wide to evaluate and meet individual student needs – academically, socially and emotionally.

Superintendent’s Sept. 15 Update: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2021

It is inspiring to see the great work happening across APS to help our students grow academically, socially and emotionally.

Superintendent’s Sept. 8 Update: COVID Testing Begins Next Week

September 8, 2021

We look forward to the second week of school and hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend. Here are updates for this week and the month ahead.

Superintendent’s Sept. 1 Update: Welcome Back

September 1, 2021

We’re off to a great start! Thank you to everyone – students, families and staff – for pulling together to make it a successful start to the new school year.