ACPS Reads

The official account of current literacy news and events in Alexandria City Public Schools. Come read with us!

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Please join us next Wednesday, May 7 @ 6:00pm in the ACHS King Street auditorium for the annual ACPS Poetry Ceremony! Students from every school in grades 3-12 will read their original poems!

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Our young ACPS readers are sounding, blending, reading and writing all day long to build these strong reading brains!

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Annual College & Career Fair at Alexandria City High School!
October 16th at 4pm-6pm
We will have over 100 college and career programs represented at ACHS King Street.
Flyer:
https://t.co/JVwBhRsL9P

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Help out the ACHS Theogony Newspaper by donating today!

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Virginia's 3-Day Sales Tax Holiday | August 2-4, 2024

The 3-day sales tax holiday starts Aug. 2 at 12:01 am
School supplies, clothing, & footwear:
Qualified school supplies - $20 or less per item
Qualified clothing and footwear - $100 or less per item

https://t.co/wMRplCVm72

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Congrats, @LylesNoah! 🎉 You make all of ACPS proud! 🥇🇺🇸

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Fall SAT & PSAT Info.:
Sept. 4, 2024: This is a hard registration deadline. Parents and counselors CAN NOT register students to take the PSAT/NMSQT.

https://t.co/YTJLQaBjOB

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Fall SAT & PSAT Info.:
Students in 9th & 10th will automatically be registered for the PSAT.
Students in 11th who want to participate in the National Merit Scholarship Program must register themselves. Registration shared via Canvas & submitted by Sept. 4, 2024.

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FREE EXECUTIVE FUNCTION ONLINE SUMMIT FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, & EDUCATORS:
If you have students who struggle with executive function skills, there is a FREE online summit Aug. 9-12. Experts on topics like ADHD, autism, anxiety, neurodiversity, and more!

https://t.co/Qf8ZQumZl2

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VDOE Announces 8 Conversations on Cell Phone-Free Education
To register to join the conversation at these events, learn more about Executive Order 33, or share feedback about cell phone-free education, visit the Cell Phone-Free Education in VA webpage (https://t.co/7h6xfooZGc).

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The Smithsonian's Nat. Portrait Gallery summer institute "Teaching with Primary Sources & Portraiture":
Mon, July 29 -Wed, July 31 onsite at National Portrait Gallery in Washington, DC.

FREE but registration required. Lunch included!

Register by 7/19:
https://t.co/i2dfQNDJZW

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"Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) called for policies restricting cellphone use in schools in an executive order Tuesday, citing rising concerns about the effects of phone usage and social media on youth mental health."
https://t.co/sw3a8sOCpr

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Supporting Your Child's Reading at Home-

Here are some family activities with easy directions to help practice foundational reading skills at home!

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Are you looking for some fun summer activities for students to do at home to continue building their literacy skills?

The FCRR curated this set of games for grades Pre-K-5 to support literacy learning at home during the summer. Check them out!

https://t.co/Hnm2Y3uwme

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ILA's New Voices in Children's & YA Literature awards!!!
Fiction:
Ruth Whiting-Lonely Bird
Kevin Johnson-Cape
Zach Weinersmith-Bea Wolf
Malia Maunakea-Lei and the Fire Goddess
Angeline Boulley-Warrior Girl Unearthed
Ari Tison-Saints of the Household
https://t.co/NLqDLTIVzQ

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Smithsonian Writing Workshop: Inspired by Hollywood’s Golden Age 
Saturday, June 8
10 a.m. – noon 
G Street Lobby
Free—Registration Required: https://t.co/bBaF8LNMvq

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Virginia Readers' Choice Awards by the Virginia State Literacy Association

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Virginia Readers' Choice Top Picks!

Click here for additional titles!
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The annual ACPS Poetry Ceremony is three weeks from TODAY! All are welcome to join!

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Alexandria City's own former poet laureate @kanikkij is offering a FREE mini poetry workshop for teen and adults!
Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00-3:30pm
Charles Beatley Library
5005 Duke St., Alexandria, VA
Email [email protected] to register!

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GMU's TTAC office curated these virtual learning opportunities and family supports for VDOE High Leverage Practices.
FAMILY SUPPORTS:
❖ HLP 18: Literacy Resources for Parents and Families (NCIL) https://t.co/Tptjn5SZxM

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