Posted: March 25, 2021
Checklist for Students Who Choose In-Person Learning
APS Schools Reopen Monday, April 5
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Students in all grades have the choice of returning to their schools or continuing remote learning through the remainder of the school year. Please let your school know if your child will be returning to campus or continuing remote learning, and commit to that choice for the remainder of the school year.
Checklist for Students Who Choose In-Person Learning
Checklist for Students Who Choose In-Person Learning
Remember, we’re still dealing with a pandemic, so school will look and feel different.
Go to school!
Be on time and on-campus all school day from Monday, April 5, through Tuesday, May 25.
Share pictures on social media of the first week back to school using the hashtag: #APSisBack
Catch a ride if you can.
APS doesn’t have enough bus drivers to resume all routes, so it’s prioritizing transportation for students and areas with the highest needs. Walking groups and carpools are encouraged as safe options, and students can ride city buses for free. Please let your school know if you need help with transportation.
Dress in layers and bring a jacket or sweater.
Classroom windows, doors, and air conditioning dampers will be open to circulate fresh air, leading to fluctuating temperatures during the school day. Students who need jackets, other clothing including underwear and socks, or school supplies can get help through the APS Community Clothing Bank. Ask your teacher, counselor, or school social worker for assistance.
Bring your fully-charged Chromebook or iPad to class with you every day!
Because some of your classmates are still learning remotely, you’ll be spending part of each school day on your APS-issued device.
Bring a face mask and wear it all day
(except when you’re eating or drinking.) Extra face masks will be available at school if you forget.
Don’t forget your water bottle!
Students won’t be allowed to use water fountains, but water stations will be available to fill up reusable bottles.
Free breakfast and lunch will be served at school for all students!
Students at school will be encouraged to eat outside when possible, and lunch schedules will be staggered to avoid large groups. APS will continue to provide free grab and go meals for students learning at home.
Keep your distance!
Students and staff will be expected to social distance to the greatest extent possible, which means no large group activities or gatherings such as field trips, assemblies, and end-of-year festivals. APS does plan to hold limited in-person high school graduations in mid-May.
Don’t share!
Students should avoid sharing toys, playground equipment, musical instruments, supplies, books, and other materials.
Wash your hands!
School custodians will make it a priority to clean high-touch surfaces and stock bathrooms with soap and classrooms with hand sanitizer and other cleaning supplies.
Sports and clubs are allowed.
APS will follow NMAA guidelines.
Sorry, no visitors on campus.
Know someone who wants to come back to APS?
Have them contact their previous school.
Stay in touch!
We will continue to provide updates through your school, the APS.edu website, Twitter and Facebook, and the media.
Checklist for Students Who Choose In-Person Learning
Remember, we are still fighting a pandemic, so school will look and feel different.
Go to school!
You must be on time and remain on campus for the entire school day from Monday, April 5 through Tuesday, May 25.
If possible, get to the school using your own means of transportation.
APS does not have enough bus drivers to be able to resume all routes, so it is prioritizing transportation for students and areas with the greatest needs. Pedestrian groups and carpooling are encouraged as safe options, and students can ride city buses for free. Please let your school know if you need help with transportation.
Dress in layers and bring a coat or sweater.
Classroom windows, doors, and air conditioning dampers will be open to circulate fresh air, causing temperature fluctuations during the school day. Students who need coats, or other clothing, such as underwear and socks, or school supplies, can get help through the APS Community Clothing Bank. Ask your teacher, counselor, or school social worker for help.
Bring your fully charged Chromebook or iPad to class every day!
Because some of your classmates are still learning remotely, you will spend part of each school day working on your APS-provided device.
Bring a mask and wear it all day (except when you’re eating or drinking.)
There will be extras available if you forget.
Don’t forget your water bottle!
Students will not be able to use the water fountains, but there will be water stations available to fill reusable bottles.
Free breakfast and lunch will be served at school to all students!
Students at school will be encouraged to eat outside when possible, and noon meal times will be staggered to avoid large groups. APS will continue to offer free meals to go for students continuing to learn at home.
Keep your distance!
Students and staff are expected to maintain social distance to the greatest extent possible, which means that there will be no large group activities or gatherings such as field trips, assemblies, and end-of-year festivals. APS plans to hold limited high school in-person graduation ceremonies in mid-May.
Do not share!
Students should avoid sharing toys, playground equipment, musical instruments, school supplies, books, and other materials.
Wash your hands!
School custodians will prioritize cleaning high-touch surfaces and will stock restrooms with soap and classrooms with hand sanitizer and other cleaning supplies.
Sports and clubs are allowed.
APS will follow the NMAA standards.
We are very sorry, but visitors are not allowed on campus.
Do you know someone who wants to return to APS?
Ask them to contact their old school.
Stay in contact!
We will continue to provide updates through your school, the APS.edu website, Twitter and Facebook, and the media.
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