Friday Five: Say Boo to the Flu! Clinic Saturday | Oct. 20, 2023

⏰ Today’s newsletter is 609 words, a 2-minute read.

1. 🎓 APS to Provide “ALL in Tutoring”

The Virginia Dept. of Education announced a new initiative to provide high-intensity tutoring for students in grades three through eight who meet certain criteria.

VDOE continues to share updated guidance, and the Office of School Support and Academics is working closely with principals to finalize staffing and resources.
Tutoring is expected to begin for eligible students by mid-November.
Please note that tutoring will supplement the existing plans our schools have in place for students who need extra support.
Schools are identifying students who meet the All-In Tutoring requirements.
The Elementary and Secondary Directors of School Support are working with principals to develop tutoring schedules.

Additional information will be shared as plans are finalized. Learn more about the VDOE tutoring initiative.

2.📍 School Board to Hold In-Person Open Office Hours at the Central Library on Mon, Oct. 23

On Mon, Oct. 23, School Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host an In-Person Open Office Hours.

They will be held from 6-8 p.m. at the Central Library (Quincy Room) located at 1015 Quincy St.
Visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.
Open Office Hours is a forum for School Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to allow community members to speak to Board members on various topics.

More information about Monday’s open office hours is available online.

3. 💬 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan Questionnaire: Feedback on the Steering Committee’s Draft Mission, Vision and Core Values

APS is continuing its work to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan Steering Committee is now seeking feedback on its draft Mission, Vision and Core Values.

The feedback received from the community will help the Steering Committee further refine the draft proposal.
The questionnaire is available until Sun, Nov. 5.

APS Parents/Guardians and APS Staff will receive an individual, one-time link to the questionnaire via email. Please check your junk or spam folder if you have not received the email.

Click for the APS Students Questionnaire and the Community Members Questionnaire. Students can also access the questionnaire link through Canvas.

For additional information or questions, including a summary of input received to date, please visit the Development of the 2024-30-Strategic Plan webpage or email engage@apsva.us.

4. 🗓️ Calendar Development Underway

APS is currently in the process of developing the school year calendar for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. The school year calendars will adhere to the parameters in School Board Policy I-4.30 School Year Calendar.

The school year calendar policy sets specific parameters for the development of school year calendars, limiting the scope of items that can be adjusted.
The calendars are currently in the process of being developed and will be available to view on BoardDocs on Tue, Nov. 21, 2023.
The community will be able to provide feedback on the proposed school year calendars, once they are available.

For additional information or questions, please visit the Development of the 2024-25 & 2025-26 School Year Calendars webpage or email engage@apsva.us.

5. 👻 Say Boo to the Flu: Free Clinic at Drew Elementary Tomorrow

The Arlington County Public Health Division is offering free flu vaccines.

Tomorrow, Sat, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Charles R. Drew Elementary School and Community Center.
This event is open to everyone ages 6 months and older; no appointments are needed.

Additionally, On Tue, Oct. 24, from 9 – 11 a.m., the Arlington Free Clinic will be offering free COVID-19 vaccines for uninsured or underinsured adults (18+). Call 703-912-0979 to schedule an appointment. This is in partnership with the Arlington County Public Health Division.