A2 Virtual+ Elementary News
March 5, 2021
Dear Families,
If you want to read along with our teachers, you can access A Boy Called Bat online using your epic account here. We look forward to reading with you.
In partnership-
Robin Kocher
Elementary Principal
A2Virtual+ Academy
Important Dates
- Hybrid Learning Option survey due (see article below)
- Food Distribution: 7 day distribution begins (see below)
Friday, March 12
- Final day to access Ballet Folklorica de Mexico (see below)
- Food Distribution
Thursday, March 18
- Final day to purchase A2VE shirt (see below)
- Food Distribution
- Report Cards sent home (electronically)
- No school: Spring Break
Hybrid Learning Option- Survey due Monday, March 8
A2VE Winning T-Shirt Design
Thank you to all of the artists that submitted designs for our A2VE t-shirt competition! We received so many wonderful designs that it was extremely difficult to choose one winner. We would like to congratulate Dexter F. on creating the winning design!
Again, thank you to the students who submitted designs, you should all be proud of yourselves! Ms. Wayne will send out honorable mention certificates to all students who participated.
Changes in Meal Distribution: March 10
Did You Know?
UMS Presents Ballet Folklórica de México
Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández was formed in 1952 by dancer and choreographer Amalia Hernández. The company is based in Mexico City, but tours internationally, promoting and celebrating Mexican folk dance around the world. As a choreographer – someone who plans and arranges the movements you see in a dance – Hernández created dozens of dances, based on unique dance traditions from across Mexico. Amalia Hernández died in 2000, and the company is currently directed by her grandson, Salvador López.
A2Virtual students, families and staff now have FREE, unlimited access to this wonderful performance March 1st through March 12th.
How to Access the Performance:
Enter this URL into your web browser: https://myumi.ch/r8wr4
At the top of the UMS web page, click the play button.
Once on the video page, enter the password: schoolday
Enjoy the performance.
You are also welcome to join our virtual workshops with Maestra Amalia Hernádez. She will explain the history, culture and music of Mexican dance. Join us on the following days. Maximum 50 people per session.
Tuesday, March 9th 5:20 to 6:00 p.m. for Y5 and Kindergarteners
https://a2schools.zoom.us/j/2550808064
UMS Learning Guide:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bQKpf2U5t6ybDPqMYp47H9oCckQpLdW5/view?usp=sharing
We hope you will join us!
¡A BAILAR!
Ann Marie Borders, Jennifer Barcelata, Vanessa D’Souza
Academic Support
If your child needs additional support, please check out these Free Academic Resources for AAPS Students offered by AAPS community partners.
Connecting Together: An AAPS Parent/Guardian Support Group
AAPS is offering twice-a-month Zoom support groups for parents and guardians. Groups meet on the 2nd Tuesday (7:30-8:30 PM) and 4th Thursday (1-2 PM) of the month. Connect with other parents to find support and get ideas about how to face the challenges of 2021. Please register here. Last year, parents who participated in an AAPS parent support group consistently reported that they found it helpful, and appreciated hearing from and connecting with other parents going through similar struggles. We also offer parent support groups in Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Arabic and Japanese. See the dates for these groups and register for bilingual groups here.
Helpful Links
A2 Virtual+ Elementary Specials Club Schedule & Zoom Links Clubs run Tuesday through Friday at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
A2 Virtual+ Elementary Website Information regarding A2VE, including staff email addresses and family resources
AAPS Covid Metrics Dashboard AAPS metrics to inform considerations and decision-making; updated weekly
Food Distribution: Date, times, locations for free “to-go” breakfast, lunch and supper 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.
A2 Virtual+ Elementary
Email: a2velementary@a2schools.org
Website: https://www.a2schools.org/a2ve
Phone: (734) 997-1208