Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities: (Virtual until further notice)
This week:
Wed. Aug. 5 Session #2 - Let’s Talk: How Might I Use Social Media to Fight for Social Justice?
11:30 a.m. Students ages 12-15, Register here. 1:00 p.m. Students ages 16-21, Register here.
Next week:
W. Aug. 12 Arlington Committee of 100 webinar features Q&A with Superintendent Dr. Francisco Durán. Attendees can submit questions upon registration here.
7 – 8:15 p.m. Zoom webinar
Th. Aug. 13 School Board Work Session on Return-to-School Planning
6:30 p.m. Watch Work Sessions live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
This month:
Tu. Aug. 18 School Board Work Session on The Heights / Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Planning 6:00 p.m. Watch Work Sessions live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
Th. Aug. 20 School Board Meeting: Superintendent presents Return-to-School Status Update. Adoption of Equity Policy.
6:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Ch. 70 or Verizon Ch. 41.
Th. Aug. 27 School Board Planning Work Session
6:00 p.m. Watch Work Sessions live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
Arlington Community events:
Aug. 5 El Cerebro en Desarrollo: el Impacto de las Experiencias Adversas en la Niñez
3 – 4:30 p.m. Para registración gratuita oprima aquí
Aug. 13 US Civil War: “Colored Troops” in Arlington, virtual program hosted by the Arlington Historical Society
7 – 8:30 p.m. Zoom webinar. Click HERE to register.
Aug. 26 Centennial of Women’s Suffrage Celebration: Virtual panel hosted by George Mason University.
12 – 1:15 p.m. Details and registration.
Arlington County Parks and Recreation’s August programming (virtual and in-person outdoor):
- Free outdoor programs in the parks for all ages. Register in advance here.
- Interactive activities for youth, adult and 55+ population. Virtual program calendar here.
Are you looking for opportunities to volunteer as a family? Volunteer Arlington offers opportunities for Children, Youth and Families.
Reminders:
2020 Census: It is not too late to complete your 2020 Census form online, by mail, or by phone at 1-844-330-2020 (en español 1-844-468-2020).
Arlington Community Resources:
– Arlington County offers food, financial and medical assistance resources. For food, call 703-228-1300.
- SCAN of Northern Virginia shares Covid-19 resources for families.
Visit aps2016.apsva.us/Engage for more community engagement opportunities, School Board calendar, Arlington County’s Engage calendar.
Hope you are well and enjoying the sunshine.
Dulce
Dulce Carrillo
Coordinator of Community Engagement | School and Community Relations
