Agenda Item
Meeting Date:
4/28/2023 - 7:00 PM  
Category:
Teaching, Learning and Leadership  
Type:
Info  
Subject:
Dates for 2023–2024 ACPS Back-to-School Nights  
ACPS 2025 Strategic Plan Goal:
Goal 1: Systemic Alignment
ACPS will build a culture of continuous improvement and design equitable systems for school and instructional improvement.
Goal 2: Instructional Excellence
ACPS will ensure that all students have access to and engagement with high-quality instruction.
Goal 5: Family and Community Engagement
ACPS will ensure that all families and community members feel welcomed, respected, and valued.
 
Policy:
IC/ID - School Year / School Day  
Funding Source or Fiscal Impact (where applicable):
 
File Attachment:
230428_Board_Brief_Dates_for_2023-2024_ACPS_Back-to-School_Nights_v1.pdf
 
Agenda Item Summary:
The Principal Leads at Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) worked with Central Office staff and school principals to select dates for the 2023–2024 back-to-school nights. The schedule provided in this brief reflects alternating dates for elementary and middle schools on opposite ends of the city to (1) minimize conflicts for parents/guardians attending at both the elementary and secondary levels, and (2) streamline the provision of interpretation services.  
Background:
Each year, back-to-school night events are scheduled within the first month of school. On these nights, parents/guardians are invited to come meet the teachers and staff at each school, learn about their student(s)’ classes, and engage in discussions about curriculum. Parent/Guardian outreach is done at both the division and school levels, and interpretation services are provided. In addition, ACPS carefully reviews observed holidays to avoid any conflict.  
Recommendation
The Interim Superintendent recommends that the School Board review the information in this board brief regarding 2023–2024 ACPS back-to-school nights.  
Approvals:
Recommended By:
Signed By:
Dr. Wendy Gonzalez - Chief
Signed By:  
Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt - Interim Superintendent