Dear Friends of APS:
Given persistent public health concerns, the 2020-21 school year start date changed to September 8 and all students will begin classes remotely until further notice. See Superintendent Durán’s update on reopening schools. The Superintendent is providing a Return-to-School status update at all School Board meetings, now through the fall.
- The APS COVID-19 webpage has the latest updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs) about instruction, technology, meals for students, resources for families, and more.
- Arlington County Grants $500,000 to Provide Free High-Speed Internet to APS Students in Need
- APS Social Worker Support Continues Through Summer
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities: (Virtual until further notice)
Note: July 22 Let’s Talk sessions canceled until further notice.
Next week:
- Th. July 30 School Board Meeting: Superintendent presents Return-to-School Status Update. Information on Equity Policy.
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
Next month:
- Wed. Aug. 5 Session #2 – Let’s Talk: Using Social Media for Social Action: From Bystander to Ally (Students ages 12-15) Register to attend.
11:30 a.m. Virtual meeting - Wed. Aug. 5 Session #2 – Let’s Talk: Using Social Media for Social Action: From Bystander to Ally (Students ages 16-21) Register to attend.
1:00 p.m. Virtual meeting - Th. Aug. 20 School Board Meeting: Superintendent presents Return-to-School Status Update. Adoption of Equity Policy.
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Channel 41.
Arlington Community events:
- July 20-24: “At-Home Learning with WETA” Summer Session at weta.org.
See Printable Schedule of educational programming and curriculum resources for children in pre-K to high school. - Wed, July 29 The Developing Brain: Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Connection
3 – 4:30 p.m. Register here. - Wed. 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
Important reminders:
- 2020 Census: It’s 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 food, financial and medical assistance resources. For food, call 703-228-1300.
- – SCAN of Northern Virginia shares Covid-19 resources for families.
- – Volunteer Arlington shares Covid-19 Care for Community.
Visit aps2016.apsva.us/Engage for more community engagement opportunities, School Board calendar, Arlington County’s Engage calendar.
Hope you are healthy and having an enjoyable summer.
Dulce Carrillo
Coordinator of Community Engagement | School and Community Relations
