Atlanta Public Schools Update from Michelle Olympiadis
Lindridge-Martin Manor is in Municipal Board of Education District 3, and Michelle Olympiadis is our elected board representative.
In a recent announcement to the neighborhood, Michelle shared an update from the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) on its proposed opening of the 2020-2021 school year utilizing a full virtual learning model. That date will be August 24.
The Atlanta Board of Education (ABOE) approved moving the start date on first reading, during a special called meeting Monday, July 13. The second and final reading is scheduled for the regularly scheduled Board meeting on August 3.
The district’s plan, “Day One 2020 Return + Learn,” would move Day One for the 2020-2021 school year to Monday, August 24 with schools offering virtual learning programs for all students, and reduce the District’s instructional days to 170 for the school year. A series of online public forums will be held on Facebook for parent questions.
APS staff will start on Monday, August 3, for two weeks of mostly virtual pre-planning with some in-person, small-group activities. These two weeks called Day One “Runway” will focus on family connections, team building, teacher planning and professional development, and safety planning.
As part of this plan, beginning the week of August 17, APS will conduct additional student assessments and get-to-know-you activities and set learning expectations for a strong start to an unconventional school year. The district is also focused on student wellness and preparation and will collect the most current contact information for every student.
This model will be maintained for at least the first nine weeks of school, or until the spread of COVID-19 has been reduced to minimal or moderate. District administrators will continue to monitor and evaluate the spread of COVID-19 in Atlanta and the metro area, to determine when and if a return to in-person instruction is safe.
For more information, contact Michelle D. Olympiadis C/O Atlanta Public Schools Board of Education, 130 Trinity Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303. Her office number is 404.802.2255 and her mobile number is 404-502-0725. He email address is michelle.olympiadis@atlanta.k12.us.ga.
APS will post its COVID plans on this site.