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This "Back In Action" newsletter is designed to help keep our APS community informed about topics such as Health, Technology, Transportation, and other areas in preparation for Day One - August 5, 2021!


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Surveillance Testing


Surveillance testing on a weekly basis will continue to be offered in our schools for students. This rapid test detects the presence of COVID-19 even in individuals who may be asymptomatic. The benefits of surveillance testing include allowing APS to test, receive test results (within 24 hours), and notify individuals of a clinically significant reading before coming to school or work.

 

APS and Viral Solutions have designed the COVID Surveillance Testing Healthier Schools Program to help keep kids, families and teachers safer from COVID outbreaks. The e-consent form is now available and only needs to be completed once to allow testing for the school year. Access the consent form here: https://studentapp.viralsolutionsga.com/consent

 

Keeping our students and staff safe is our top priority. Implementing comprehensive testing strategies is one way we continue to minimize any exposure to COVID-19 in our schools.

 

HealthCheck Screener


Parents are asked to respond to the five daily health screening questions quickly and easily before your student reports to school. These questions will help you assess if the student has had exposure to COVID-19, has experienced any potential symptoms or illnesses, and if they have been advised to quarantine. The answers to this questionnaire will determine if the child should attend school or not. Learn more about the HealthCheck Screener on our webpage here: https://www.atlantapublicschools.us/Page/65256

 

Student Well-Being: Investments & Supports


When APS students return to school this fall, they will have the necessary supports to strengthen their social and emotional well-being. These supports will also help determine what our students need as they return from more than a year of pandemic disruption. To assist with this effort, APS is investing more than $9.1 million in physical and mental health and wellness, including:

  • COVID-19 surveillance testing
  • 8 additional Student Support Specialists
  • Contracted nursing services
  • Universal screener for Behavioral and Mental Health 
  • Employee training for Trauma-Informed Care/Practices 
  • 10 additional psychologists and 25 additional school social workers
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Preparing for Day 1


1. Ensure that your child’s address has been updated with your school.


2. Postcards for regular riders attending their boundary schools should be in your mailbox by July 29, 2021.


3. Students with disabilities recommended for specialized transportation should expect phone calls with their bus number, stop and times the last week of July (it is important to ensure your phone contact information is correct with your child’s school).


4. The APS Transportation Call Center will open on Monday, July 19, 2021 and remain open throughout the school year. The Call Center is open from 5:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on school days and is staffed with Spanish call center representatives.


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Technology Survey Extended


The technology survey has been extended! As a reminder, Atlanta Public Schools will distribute hotspots to students who need internet connectivity to continue to engage in the learning process from school to home for the 2021-2022 school year. You only need to complete the survey once for all students in your household. Hotspots will be distributed to your child at school.


Click below for the survey links.  

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The 2021 Back-to-School Bash Will Be Held on July 31st
Atlanta Public Schools is excited to announce the annual Back-to-School Bash (A drive-thru experience) will take place Saturday, July 31, at the Georgia World Congress Center, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Back-to-School Bash will provide school supplies, registration information, helpful resources and much more. In addition to school supplies, the backpack will contain registration bell schedule, Let’s Talk and bus locator information, the Day One Checklist, and COVID-19/vaccination resources. Additionally, families will have an opportunity to drive through and receive PPE and a nutrition kit. The kit will contain five-day meal kits (5 breakfasts and 5 lunches with milk and juice).
Be sure to register via https://bit.ly/BashRegistration in order to receive back to school items. Save the date, and we look forward to seeing you on July 31!
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DATE


July 31st


August 5th

EVENT


Back-to-School Bash


Day 1 of 2021-2022 School Year

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