District news
Meal distribution form for July 6-10
The July 6-10 meal distribution form has been updated and is available here:
Meal Distribution Form
Completing the form helps us identify how many meals to prepare for each location
We are providing five days of breakfasts and lunches once a week at sites throughout the district. Prepared foods will be provided frozen. A total of up to four bags of food will be provided including prepared foods, milk and juice, perishable foods, fruits and vegetables. Our staff will ask for the names of children receiving meals.
Also, APS will distribute “Meals ‘til Monday” bags on behalf of the Arlington Community Food Bank at the locations and times listed below. Meals ‘til Monday bags contain two days’ worth of meals.
Meals can be picked up at the following six sites:
• Arlington Boys and Girls Club
(Pick up on Mondays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• Presidents Elementary School
(Pick up on Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:30 pm)
• The Rivercrest neighborhood (intersection of 208th ST NE/61st AV NE)
(Pick up on Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• The Jordan River Trails neighborhood (at the community clubhouse)
(Pick up on Mondays 9:00 am - 10:30 am)
• Bryant Community Grange (on State Route 9 north of Arlington)
(Pick up on Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
• Trafton Store (on State Route 530 east of Arlington)
(Pick up on Tuesdays 10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
Bookmobile and Mathmobile
Great news! The Bookmobile and Mathmobile will be running again this summer with a few modifications based on the state requirements for COVID-19. Please read through our new processes prior to visiting so that you are able to help our teams keep everyone safe and healthy!
Bookmobile, Wednesdays, June 24 – August 19
Books will be prepackaged in sets of 3 by level. When families arrive at the Bookmobile location, you will need to line up by a cone to ensure social distancing. When you reach the front of the line, you will let the staff know what book level(s) you would like (1 book package per child). The staff member will place your book package(s) on a table so that you can step forward and take it. As soon as you have picked up your books, please return to your car and depart.
To return books, please keep them together as a set in the same plastic bag. When you arrive at the Bookmobile location, please make sure the bag is sealed and then place it in the bin marked for returns. Books will be stored in the original plastic bag in the sealed bin until the following week. Families may then join the line to request a new set of books.
Mathmobile, Mondays, June 29 – August 10
Math games and activities will be packaged by grade level and each family will receive a supplies bag at their first visit. When families arrive at the Mathmobile location, you will need to line up by a cone to ensure social distancing. When you reach the front of the line, you will let the staff know what level(s) of math materials you would like. The staff member will place the materials on the table so that you can step forward and take it. As soon as you have picked up your materials, please return to your car and depart.
On your last visit, please return all unused supplies in the original supply bag. When you arrive at the Mathmobile location, place the supply bag in the bin marked for returns.
Bookmobile and Mathmobile Locations and Schedule:
9:30–10:00 Presidents Elementary
10:15–10:45 Eagle Creek Elementary
11:15–11:45 Bryant Grange
12:45–1:15 Timbers Apartments
1:30–2:00 Crown Ridge
2:30–3:00 Mobile Estates
2020 Arlington Public Schools retirees honored
2019-20 Arlington Public Schools retirees were honored during the board meeting on June 8. Watch a slideshow of the retirees here. Thank you for your years of service to students!
A message from Superintendent Sweeting
Following the sad events the past several days, I wanted to reach out to you.
The value of equity and safety is anchored in every aspect of our Strategic Plan.
Each of us has a responsibility to foster equity and safety for every person in our community. We are committed to continuing our efforts to increase culturally responsive practices and promote anti-racism and social justice in our schools.
We want to ensure everyone is safe and healthy especially during these uncertain times.
We live, learn and work in an AMAZING community. Let’s continue to move forward with compassion and kindness.
Take care and stay well.
Dr. Chrys Sweeting
Superintendent
Arlington Public Schools