Dear Families,
As of this writing, the presidential race is yet to be determined. This is a challenging moment for our nation, but also an opportunity to discuss the election process with our children. “Talking to children about the election can make the process more understandable and lay the foundation for them to develop into engaged, informed voters as adults.” (Bologna) Further, there is research that indicates that children care about elections. (Moyer)
The election has left us in what Dr. Suess calls “The waiting place… where everyone is just waiting.” It can be helpful, at these moments, to think about things we can do. So, while we’re waiting, consider checking out these resources to support your child’s understanding of current events:
The Electoral College, Explained for Kids by Emily Tisch Sussman, Parents
How to Explain the Election and Voting to Kids by Caroline Bologna, HuffPost
How To Explain To Kids Why The Election Isn't Decided Election Night by Erin Geiger Smith, Romper
How to Talk About the Election With Your Kids Even if You’re Stressed by Melinda Wenner Moyer, New York Times
Or, if you need to take a break from current events, consider sharing a good book. (See the Tech Tip article below with information on how to access Mrs. Othman's recent read-alouds.)
In Partnership-
Robin Kocher
Elementary Principal
A2Virtual+ Academy
Important Dates
- Food Distribution
- Art kits distributed at Bryant, King, Mitchell, Pattengill (see below for details)
Wednesday, November 11
- Art Kits distributed at Abbott, Ann Arbor Open, Haisley, Mitchell, Wines (see below for details)
Thursday, November 12
- Food Distribution
- Art Kits distributed at Thurston (see below for details)
Did You Know?
Tech Tip: Accessing Online Read-Alouds
Art Supplies
AAPS is providing an art supply kit to all elementary students so that they can fully participate in art lessons. These kits will be distributed to A2V students through their home school. Kit distributions will conclude this week. The dates and times are listed below. You can also see each building's distribution schedule here.
Distribution for the Week of 11/9:
Abbott
- Wednesday, November 11 @ 2:00pm-5:30pm
Ann Arbor Open
- Wednesday, November 11@ 12:30pm -3:00 pm
Bryant
- Monday, November 9 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm
Haisley
- Wednesday, November 11@ 9am-12 pm & 3pm-6 pm
King
- Monday, November 9 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm
Mitchell
- Monday, November 9 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Wednesday, November 11@ 9am-12 pm
Pattengill
- Monday, November 9 @ 4:00pm-6:00pm
Thurston
- Friday, November 13 @ 8:00am-12:00pm and 2:00pm-6:00pm
Wines
- Wednesday, November 11@ 3:00pm -6:00 pm
Helpful Links
AAPS Covid Metrics Dashboard AAPS metrics to inform considerations and decision-making; updated weekly
Food Distribution: Date, times, locations for free “to-go” breakfast and lunch for children
Technology Distribution: Information regarding how, when and where to get a device
Technology Helpdesk: Phone number and email contact for tech support
Washtenaw County Health Department: Information regarding COVID-19 and other health matters.
Food Distribution: To Go Meals for Students
AAPS, working with Chartwells Food Service, is pleased to provide “to go” breakfast and lunch meals available for pick-up Monday and Thursday each week. Please click here for details regarding time and location.
