August 14, 2020
To mitigate the risk of COVID-19 and provide a campus that is safe for staff and students to work and learn together, Empower College Prep has developed the Mitigation Plan linked HERE.
August 13, 2020
Plan to provide free, on-site learning opportunities and support
Beginning Monday, August 17th, we will begin providing on-site services for families who have expressed the need for it. Distance learning will also continue and is recommended while our surrounding community still has a large number of COVID-19 cases. All instruction will be based on the same curriculum and be measured using the same assessments.
On-site services will include the following during normal school hours, in addition to adult supervision provided by Empower staff, Internet connectivity, free breakfast and lunch, and free transportation to and from school. Normal school hours are the same as the 2019-2020 school year, which are 7:40am-2:26pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and 7:40am-12:05pm Thursday for the high school and 8am-3:10pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday and 8am-1:10pm Thursday for the elementary school.
- Students in grades K-3 will receive instruction from their classroom teacher with only students receiving onsite services, separate from students participating in distance learning.
- Students in grades 4-12 will receive instruction from the same classroom teacher as students who are participating in distance learning and will interact with both through Zoom.
- For students in grades 4-8, this will occur in the gym with Empower staff providing supervision and technology support.
- For students in grades 9-12, this will occur in classrooms following the students’ same schedule.
Students with Special Needs and English Learners
For students with special needs and English Learners, Empower College Prep’s ELL interventionists, Learning Specialists, Special Education teachers, and support staff will be available both onsite and online to work with students in small groups and 1-1 in classrooms, the gym, or through Zoom break-out rooms, based on the defined needs of students.
Additional Services
For students with counseling needs and families with other needs, Empower College Prep’s Social Worker, Family/Community Liaison, and Counseling staff are available both onsite and online to support students and families to get their diverse needs met, especially during this time.
Signing Up
To ensure adequate space for social distancing, parents have been signing up for this option by calling the school since mid-July. If you have not called the school to sign up for on-site services, this is required in order to ensure adequate space. Please contact the school at 602-283-5720.
Empower takes the safety and welfare of our employees and students seriously. We are taking the following precautions to keep our campus safe:
- Classes will be reduced in size to accommodate social distancing.
- Masks covering the nose and mouth will be REQUIRED when on campus and in communal spaces (hallways, courtyard) and when social distancing is not doable (office setting with more than one person, etc.). Empower has purchased face masks for all students and staff. Students and staff may bring their own face masks from home or wear the ones provided by Empower.
- Extensive and more frequent cleaning and sanitizing will occur.
- Students will be seated with social distancing requirements six (6) feet apart. K-2 classes will have table top barriers.
- No-touch thermometers will be used at bus stops and prior to anyone entering the campus. All teachers will be equipped with a no-touch thermometer. Please check your children’s temperature at home before sending them to school. Students with a fever will not be allowed to enter campus or the school bus.
- Hand sanitizer will be provided and present at many locations throughout the campus.
- We will be revising and increasing the sanitation schedule. Air filters have been changed to MERV 13, which are the among the highest quality filters for improved air quality.
We would also like to share with you the process Empower College Prep will take should a student test positive for COVID-19, experience symptoms of COVID-19, or be exposed to an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19.
- If a student who has been on campus tests positive, an automated phone call will be sent to families with a student in the same school (Elementary or High School). The grade level of the student will be included. Following the automated phone call, Contact Tracing will be completed and any parents of individuals identified will be notified within 24 hours of our knowledge. The student who tests positive will need to quarantine off campus and be moved to distance learning until they meet CDC guidelines to return.
- If a student experiences symptoms of COVID-19, Contact Tracing will be completed and any individuals identified will be notified within 24 hours of our knowledge. The student will need to quarantine off campus and be moved to distance learning until they meet CDC guidelines to return.
- If a student is exposed to an individual who tested positive of COVID-19, the student will need to be quarantined off campus and be moved to distance learning until they meet CDC guidelines to return.
- If a staff member at your child’s school tests positive, a Robocall will be sent to families. Following the Robocall, Contact Tracing will be completed and any individuals identified will be notified within 24 hours of our knowledge. The staff member who tested positive will need to be quarantined off campus and follow CDC guidelines to return.
To clarify, you and your family will be notified by an automated phone call if anyone in your child’s school tests positive for COVID-19 and your family will receive a personal phone call if your child comes into contact with anyone who either shows symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19.
As this virus progresses and changes, our processes may as well. We are dedicated to keeping our families as informed as possible by remaining transparent and providing clear and quick communication.
If you have any specific questions, please contact our Family and Community Coordinator at familysupport@empowercollegeprep.org or 602-283-5720 ext. 1011.
July 22, 2020
Executive Order may be extended, and COVID-19 may cause us to need to return to distance learning. This year, we will be prepared!
Our teachers returned on July 20th to begin training for these live, interactive learning opportunities for students to engage with each other and their teachers in rigorous, safe, college-preparatory learning
experiences. We are still celebrating our first graduating class heading off to college, and we are equally excited to begin this new journey with our Kindergarten – 12th grade students on August 3rd!
As you have questions, please reach out to us at 602-283-5720. We are also hosting a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, August 6th at 5pm.
We ask that you work closely with us as we seek to ensure safety and transformational learning experiences this year so that our students are prepared to succeed in college, solve real-world problems, and maximize their impact in the world.
Sincerely,
Brian Holman
Executive Director
Empower College Prep
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necesidades de todos nuestros estudiantes de una manera que sea segura para toda nuestra comunidad, incluyendo nuestro personal, estudiantes, familias y comunidad en general.
Del 3 al 7 de agosto, orientaremos a todos los estudiantes y familias a nuestra Experiencia de Aprendizaje a Distancia. Necesitamos que todos los estudiantes y familias participen en esta orientación, incluso si han seleccionado el aprendizaje en persona, porque todos los estudiantes comenzarán con el aprendizaje a distancia el 10 de agosto y continuarán hasta que la Orden Ejecutiva del Gobernador Ducey permita que el aprendizaje en persona se reanude. También sabemos que esta Orden Ejecutiva puede extenderse, y COVID-19 puede causarnos la necesidad de volver al aprendizaje a distancia. ¡Este año estaremos preparados para eso!
Nuestros maestros regresaron el 20 de julio para comenzar a capacitarse para estas oportunidades de aprendizaje interactivas y en vivo para que los estudiantes se involucren entre sí y sus maestros en experiencias de aprendizaje rigurosas, seguras y preparatorias para la universidad. Todavía estamos celebrando nuestra primera clase de graduación que ya está en el camino a la universidad, y estamos igualmente emocionados de comenzar este nuevo viaje con nuestros estudiantes de Kindergarten – 12o grado el 3 de agosto.
Cuando tenga preguntas, comuníquese con nosotros al 602-283-5720. También organizamos una Reunión virtual del Ayuntamiento el jueves 6 de agosto a las 5pm.
Pedimos que trabaje en colaboración cercana con nosotros mientras que intentamos garantizar la seguridad y las experiencias de aprendizaje transformacional este año para que nuestros estudiantes estén preparados para tener éxito en la universidad, resolver problemas del mundo real y maximizar su impacto en el mundo.
Atentamente,
Brian Holman
Director Ejecutivo
Empower College Prep
July 21, 2020
Dear Empower Families,
The 2020-2021 school year is almost here and we are excited to get started! We have been working around the clock to reimagine what a great education experience looks like. One of the first things and most important events we’ve reimagined for you is Registration Roundup (called “Orientation” in previous years).
Registration Roundup will be held on Monday, July 27 and Thursday, 30 from 8am-5pm. Each grade level will be assigned a specific time in order to avoid traffic delays. This event is a no contact DRIVE THRU (or walk up if you do not have a vehicle) event. For community’s safety, please stay in your vehicle and wear a mask at all times during the event. Empower staff members will be wearing masks and maintaining appropriate physical distancing as well.
Please join us at your student’s scheduled time, on either of the following days:
Monday, July 27
8am-10am: Kinder- 2nd grade
10am-12pm: 3rd- 5th grade
12pm-2pm: 6-8th grade
2pm-4pm: 9th- 12 grade
4pm-5pm: Open to any grade
Thursday, July 30
10am-12pm: Kinder- 2nd grade
12pm-2pm: 3rd- 5th grade
2pm-4pm: 6-8th grade
4pm-6pm: 9th- 12 grade
6pm-7pm: Open to any grade
NOTE: If you have students in multiple grade levels, come at the time of your OLDEST child.
Enclosed with this letter you will find several documents. Please fill them out BEFORE you come to the event. This will help the flow of traffic.
What to expect at this event:
- Enter through the WEST (near the highway) gate.
- Follow the drive around back and be greeted by an Empower staff member.
- Empower staff will review the enclosed documents for completion
- You will proceed to the next station to get your class schedule, pick up your school-issued laptop, get brief information on how to login the week of August 3rd.
- K-8: Get a uniform shirt
- Staff will also be available for you to get answers to your questions.
Family involvement is vital to student success, this year more than ever. Please come to school during the times listed above so your student will be ready to have a great start on August 3rd. Please note that teachers are in training and will NOT be available to meet you. You will meet teachers virtually the week of August 3rd.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Estimadas familias,
El año escolar 2020-2021 está casi aquí y ¡estamos emocionados de empezar! Hemos estado trabajando las 24 horas del día para reimaginar cómo es una gran experiencia educativa. Una de las primeras cosas y eventos más importantes que hemos reinventado para ustedes es el “Registration Roundup” (llamado “Orientación” en años anteriores).
“Registration Roundup” se llevará a cabo el lunes 27 de julio a las 8am-5pm y el jueves 30 de julio a las 10am-7pm. A cada nivel de grado se le asignará una hora específica para evitar retrasos de tráfico. Este evento es un evento sin contacto DRIVE THRU (o caminata si no tiene un vehículo). Para la seguridad de la comunidad, por favor permanezca en su vehículo y use una máscara en todo momento durante el evento. Los miembros de Empower usarán máscaras y mantendrán un distanciamiento físico adecuado también.
Por favor, únase a nosotros a la hora programada de su estudiante, en cualquiera de los siguientes días:
Lunes, 27 de julio:
8am-10am: Kinder- 2o grado
10am-12pm: 3o- 5o grado
12pm-2pm: 6o-8o grado
2pm-4pm: 9o- 12 grado
4pm-5pm: Estará abierto para cualquier grado
Jueves, 30 de julio:
10am-12pm: Kinder- 2o grado
12pm-2pm: 3o- 5o grado
2pm-4pm: 6-8o grado
4pm-6pm: 9o- 12o grado
6pm-7pm: Estará abierto para cualquier grado
NOTA: Si tiene estudiantes en varios grados, venga en la hora de su hijo más grande
Encerrado con esta carta encontrará varios documentos. Por favor, llénelos ANTES de venir al evento. Esto ayudará al flujo de tráfico.
Qué esperar en el evento:
- Entra por la puerta OESTE (cerca de la autopista).
- Sigue el carril y estarán recibidos por un miembro del personal de Empower.
- El personal de la oficina revisará los documentos adjuntos para su finalización.
- Usted procederá a la siguiente estación para obtener los horarios de clases del estudiante, recoger su computadora portátil emitida por la escuela, obtener información breve sobre cómo iniciar sesión en la semana del 3 de agosto
- K-8: Recibirán una camisa uniforme
- El personal también estará disponible para que usted pueda obtener respuestas a sus preguntas.
La participación familiar es esencial para el éxito de los estudiantes, este año más que nunca. Por favor, venga a la escuela durante los horarios mencionados anteriormente para que su estudiante esté listo para tener un gran comienzo el 3 de agosto. Tenga en cuenta que los maestros estarán en formación y NO estarán disponibles para conocerlos en esos días. Conocerán a los profesores virtualmente la semana del 3 de agosto.
¡No podemos esperar a verlos!
May 29, 2020
Empower is happy to continue serving meals on campus from June 1-30 on Monday-Fridays. Meals will only be served from 7:30-8:00 AM and 11:00-11:30 AM from the Empower campus. You can obtain both breakfast and lunch at either time.
We hope this continues to be of help to your family. Attached is also a flyer for you to assist you in getting more meals for your family, especially after June 30.
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Empower se complace en continuar sirviendo comidas en el campus del 1 al 30 de junio de lunes a viernes. Las comidas sólo se servirán de 7: 30-8: 00 a. M. Y de 11:00-11:30 A.M. Desde el campus de Empower. Puede obtener tanto el desayuno como el almuerzo en cualquier momento.
Esperamos que esto siga siendo de ayuda para su familia. Adjunto también hay un folleto para ayudarlo a obtener más comidas para su familia, especialmente después del 30 de junio.
May 27, 2020
Empower Families,
As we enter our last week of the school year, we want to congratulate you on your perseverance, especially these past 2 months. We have received several questions about summer school and are calling to address these questions.
Consistent with Gov. Ducey’s direction to gradually and safely open in compliance with federal guidelines, we will be having summer school for only grades 9-12 by invitation based on students’ needs. Those who participate will be required to follow federal guidelines for safety. The elementary team is not providing summer school in order to focus fully on opening grades K-2 in August. If you have additional questions about summer school, please contact the school at 602-283-5720.
Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Brian Holman
Familias de Empower,
Al comenzar nuestra última semana del año escolar, queremos felicitarte por su perseverancia, especialmente en los últimos 2 meses. Hemos recibido varias preguntas sobre la escuela de verano y estamos llamando para abordar estas preguntas.
De acuerdo con la dirección del Gobernador Ducey de abrir gradualmente y de manera segura de acuerdo con las pautas federales, tendremos escuela de verano solo para los grados 9-12 por invitación según las necesidades de los estudiantes. Los participantes deberán seguir las pautas federales de seguridad. El equipo de primaria no proporciona escuela de verano para enfocarse completamente en abrir los grados K-2 en agosto. Si tiene preguntas adicionales sobre la escuela de verano, comuníquese con la escuela al 602-283-5720. Recibirá una llamada dentro de las 24 horas.
Que tengan un verano maravilloso y esperamos verlos pronto.
Brian Holman
May 26, 2020
Scholars and families,
As we close this very interesting school year, it is time for scholars to turn in their Empower laptops. As we shared when they were distributed, we do expect that scholars used excellent stewardship and took great care of the computers & chargers at home. And we are so glad we had this resource for scholars and families as it made distance learning a much greater success!
Laptop turn in will from Friday, May 29th, Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2. Please turn in your computers and chargers during one of the following dates and times:
- 8th grade ONLY: Wednesday, May 27th from 7-8 PM *Bring your laptop with you to the celebration/food pick up.
- Friday, May 29 from 2-5 PM at the front office
- Monday, June 1 from 8 AM- 12 PM at meal pick up area or 12-7 PM at the front office
- Tuesday, June 2 from 8 AM- 12 PM at meal pick up area or 12-7 PM at the front office
Any laptop not submitted by June 2 will be considered lost or stolen and the family will be invoiced for the price of the laptop. Again, we know that scholars have taken great care of the computers and expect to see 100% of our laptops returned in great condition for future use.
We are very proud and happy that we were able to provide laptops to all scholars for distance learning. We wish you a spectacular summer!
Estudiantes y familias,
Al cerrar este año escolar muy interesante, es hora de que los estudiantes entreguen sus computadoras portátiles Empower. Cómo compartimos cuando se distribuyeron, esperamos que los estudiantes utilicen una excelente administración y cuiden mucho las computadoras y los cargadores en el hogar. ¡Estamos muy contentos de haber tenido este recurso para los estudiantes y familias, ya que hizo que el aprendizaje a distancia fuera un éxito mucho mayor!
La entrega de la computadora portátil se realizará a partir del viernes 29 de mayo, lunes 1 de junio y martes 2 de junio. Entregue sus computadoras y cargadores durante una de las siguientes fechas y horas:
- SOLO 8º grado: miércoles 27 de mayo de 7 a 8 pm * Traiga su computadora portátil a la celebración / cena especial
- Viernes 29 de mayo de 2-5 PM en la oficina principal
- Lunes 1 de junio de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. y de 5 a 7 p.m. en el área de comidas o 12-7 PM en la oficina principal
- Martes 2 de junio de 8 a.m. a 12 p.m. y de 5 a 7 p.m. en el área de comidas o 12-7 PM en la oficina principal
Cualquier computadora portátil que no se envíe antes del 2 de junio se considerará perdida o robada y se facturará a la familia el precio de la computadora portátil. Una vez más, sabemos que los estudiantes han cuidado mucho las computadoras y esperan ver que el 100% de nuestras computadoras portátiles se devuelvan en excelentes condiciones para su uso futuro.
Estamos muy orgullosos y felices de haber podido proporcionar computadoras portátiles a todos los estudiantes para el aprendizaje a distancia. ¡Te deseamos un verano espectacular!
April 30, 2020
P-EBT Cards
Benefits will first be distributed to the majority of existing eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households this week via their existing accounts. DES will also coordinate with the Arizona Department of Education to identify eligible households who do not already participate in SNAP; those households will receive Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards with benefits beginning in early May. For families whose children participated in the free or reduced-price school lunch program, but have not received a notification, DES will create a web application for them to submit their information to the Department for processing.The benefits will be retroactive to March 16, 2020, and are calculated based on the number of school days for which the child would have received assistance from school meal programs. Eligible families will receive $69 for March, $126 in April, and $120 in May, for each child. Families that have been accessing meals from schools during the closure are still eligible for these benefits.
Tarjetas de P-EBT
Los beneficios se distribuirán a la mayoría de los hogares elegibles del Programa de Asistencia de Nutrición Suplementaria (SNAP) esta semana a través de sus cuentas existentes. DES también se coordinará con el Departamento de Educación de Arizona para identificar hogares elegibles que aún no participan en SNAP; esos hogares recibirán tarjetas de transferencia electrónica de beneficios (EBT) con beneficios a partir de principios de mayo. Para las familias cuyos hijos participaron en el programa de almuerzo escolar gratuito o de precio reducido, pero no han recibido notificación, DES creará una aplicación web para que envíen su información al Departamento para su procesamiento.
Los beneficios serán retroactivos desde el 16 de marzo del 2020 y se calculan en función de la cantidad de días escolares para los cuales el niño hubiera recibido asistencia de los programas de comidas escolares. Las familias elegibles recibirán $ 69 para marzo, $ 126 en abril y $ 120 en mayo, por cada niño. Las familias que han estado accediendo a las comidas de las escuelas durante el cierre aún son elegibles para estos beneficios.
April 21, 2020
Thanks to our staff and community, Empower College Prep is able to offer FOOD TO FAMILIES with children near our school, even if they do not yet attend Empower College Prep. If your family or a family you know is in need of more food, text @empowerphx to 81010. We want to support you during this time!
Gracias a nuestro personal y comunidad, Empower College Prep puede ofrecer ALIMENTOS A FAMILIAS con niños cerca de nuestra escuela, incluso si aún no asisten a Empower College Prep. Si su familia o una familia que usted conoce necesita más alimentos, envíe un mensaje de texto a @empowerphx al 81010. ¡Queremos apoyarlo durante este tiempo!
April 17, 2020
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) card available to assist families with food expenses!
The Department of Economic Security is providing P-EBT cards to all students who have been identified as eligible for a free or reduced-price meal. Please contact the school as soon as possible to make sure your address is updated in our system. You can leave a message at (602) 283-5720 or email frontoffice@empowercollegeprep.org.
¡Tarjeta de transferencia electrónica de beneficios pandémicos (P-EBT) disponible para ayudar a las familias con los gastos de alimentos!
El Departamento de Seguridad Económica está proporcionando tarjetas P-EBT a todos los estudiantes que han sido identificados como elegibles para una comida gratuita o de precio reducido. Comuníquese con la escuela lo más pronto posible para asegurarse de que su dirección esté actualizada en nuestro sistema. Puede dejar un mensaje en la line principal de la oficina (602) 283-5720 o enviar un correo electrónico a frontoffice@empowercollegeprep.org.
April 15, 2020
Familias de Empower,
¡Nos complace anunciar que ampliaremos el servicio de comidas para usted nuevamente! Solo los viernes y a partir de este viernes 17 de abril, podrá llevarse a casa TRES comidas por niño (desde el nacimiento hasta los 18 años) durante el fin de semana. Esperamos que esto ayude en este momento de necesidad. Los horarios y lugares para recoger las comidas siguen siendo los mismos.
March 30, 2020
March 30, 2020
Dear Families,
Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent Kathy Hoffman announced on March 30, 2020 Arizona schools will be closed through the end of the school year.
Distance learning began today, and we are confident that we can continue these efforts through the end of the school year. Please stay in constant communication with your students’ teachers and the school leaders. Our partnership between school and home is the most important asset we have to make distance learning successful and to end the 2019-2020 school year strongly.
We will update you soon regarding special events such as graduation, summer school, trips, and other Empower events.
Meal distribution will continue for students! Click the Meal Program tab for locations and times.
As we receive more guidance from local, state, and federal officials we will continue to update our families and answer questions. Please share your questions by leaving a message on the main school line at 602-283-5720. We are checking messages and will return your call within 1 school day. You can also use your normal forms of contact to Empower staff members, such as direct cell phones, email, and ClassDojo.
Here is the press release: https://azgovernor.gov/governor/news/2020/03/governor-ducey-superintendent-hoffman-announce-extension-school-closures
Please be sure you are staying inside your home as much as possible and practicing social distancing so that we can ensure we are doing our part to prevent the spread of the virus.
Sincerely,
Brian Holman
Executive Director
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30 de marzo del 2020
Queridas familias,
El gobernador Doug Ducey y la superintendente Kathy Hoffman anunciaron el 30 de Marzo, 2020 que las escuelas de Arizona permanecerán cerradas hasta el final del año escolar.
El aprendizaje a distancia comenzó hoy, y estamos seguros de que podemos continuar con estos esfuerzos hasta el final del año escolar. Manténgase en comunicación constante con los maestros de sus alumnos y los líderes escolares. Nuestra asociación entre la escuela y el hogar es el activo más importante que tenemos para que el aprendizaje a distancia sea exitoso y para terminar el año escolar 2019-2020 con fuerza.
La distribución de comidas continuará para los estudiantes! Haga clic la tabulación Meal Program para horarios y lugares:
A medida que recibamos más orientación de los funcionarios locales, estatales y federales, continuaremos actualizando a nuestras familias y respondiendo preguntas. Comparta sus preguntas dejando un mensaje en la línea principal de la escuela al 602-283-5720. Estamos revisando los mensajes y le devolveremos su llamada dentro de 1 día escolar. También puede usar sus formas normales de contacto para contactar a los miembros del personal, como teléfonos celulares directos, correo electrónico y ClassDojo.
Aquí está el comunicado de prensa:
Por favor asegúrese de que está permaneciendo dentro de su casa tanto como sea posible y practicar el distanciamiento social de manera que podemos asegurar que estamos haciendo nuestra parte para evitar la propagación del virus.
Sinceramente,
Brian Holman
Director Ejecutivo
March 27, 2020
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10:45-11:15 AM
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10:45-11:15 AM
School Bus Stop
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March 18, 2020
Empower College Prep is excited to announce meal pick-up beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. Meals can be picked up Monday – Friday between 8 AM – 12 PM at 2411 W. Colter St., Phoenix, AZ 85015. We offer breakfast and lunch to all children ages birth to 18 years old. Families will be able to pick up two meals at a time each day per child. Children must be present to receive a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.
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March 20, 2020
Dear Families,
As you may have heard, Governor Ducey and The Arizona Department of Education’s Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman have extended school closure through April 10. Here is the information on the Governor’s website: https://azgovernor.gov/
This means we will begin official distance learning on March 30, 2020. We ask for your grace, flexibility, and cooperation as we work to keep your students connected to learning while being physically away from them. We are excited to continue our work with you; and we appreciate your support!
In order to make distance learning happen, we hope that every child will have or obtain a computer. Most high school students already have their Empower-issued computer. All other high school students as well as ALL STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-8 may pick up a loaner laptop beginning Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the following times:
It is expected that you treat the Empower laptop with the utmost respect and stewardship and return it in the best condition with no damage. Please do everything you can to take care of the computers while they are in your possession.
At your laptop pick up, you will be given information at that time how to set up discounted internet in your home if you are not already connected. Please communicate with us if you are unable to obtain internet for any reason and we will provide you with other options for distance learning.
Your teachers will be in contact with you soon with specific assignments as well as how to contact them while learning away from campus.
As a reminder, meals can be picked up Monday – Friday between 8 AM – 12 PM at 2411 W. Colter St., Phoenix, AZ 85015. We offer breakfast and lunch to all children ages birth to 18 years old. Families will be able to pick up two meals at a time each day per child. Children must be present to receive a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.
As we partner together during this unprecedented time, remember that we are happy to answer your questions and want to help in any way we can. Please call the school at 602-283-5720
and leave a message. We are checking it and will respond within 24 hours on school days.
Sincerely,
Brian Holman
Executive Director
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Queridas familias,
Como habrá escuchado, el gobernador Ducey y la superintendente de instrucción pública del Departamento de Educación de Arizona, Kathy Hoffman, han extendido el cierre de las escuelas hasta el dia 10 de abril. Aquí está la información en el sitio web del gobernador:
Esto significa que comenzaremos el aprendizaje oficial a distancia el dia 30 de marzo del 2020. Le pedimos su gracia, flexibilidad y cooperación mientras trabajamos para mantener a sus estudiantes conectados al aprendizaje mientras están físicamente lejos de ellos. Estamos emocionados de continuar nuestro trabajo con usted; y apreciamos su apoyo!
Para que el aprendizaje a distancia suceda, esperamos que cada niño tenga o obtenga una computadora. La mayoría de los estudiantes de secundaria ya tienen su computadora con Empower. Todos los demás estudiantes de secundaria, así como TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES EN LOS GRADOS 3ro-8vo pueden recoger una computadora portátil prestada a partir del martes 24 de marzo del 2020 en los siguientes horarios:
Martes, 8:00 AM 8C y estudiantes de secundaria que no tienen una computadora portátil
Martes, 9:00 AM 8D
Martes 10:00 AM 8E
Martes 11:00 AM 7 C
Martes 12:00 PM 7D
Martes 1:00 PM 7E
Miércoles 8:00 AM 6A
Miércoles, 9:00 AM 6B
Miércoles 10:00 AM 6C
Miércoles 11:00 AM
Miércoles 12:00 PM 5B
Miércoles 1:00 PM 5C
Jueves, 8:00 AM 4A
Jueves, 9:00 AM 4B
Jueves, 10:00 AM 3A
Jueves, 11:00 AM 3B
Se espera que trate la computadora portátil de Empower con el mayor respeto y cuidado y la devuelva en las mejores condiciones sin daños. Haga todo lo posible para cuidar las computadoras mientras están en su posesión.
Cuando recoja su computadora portátil, se le dará información en ese momento sobre cómo configurar Internet con descuento en su hogar si aún no está conectado. Comuníquese con nosotros si no puede obtener Internet por algún motivo y le brindaremos otras opciones para la educación a distancia.
Sus maestros se pondrán en contacto con usted pronto con tareas específicas y cómo comunicarse con ellos mientras aprenden fuera del campus.
Como recordatorio, las comidas se pueden recoger de lunes a viernes de 8 AM a 12 PM en 2411 W. Colter St., Phoenix, AZ 85015. Ofrecemos desayuno y almuerzo a todos los niños desde recién nacidos hasta los 18 años. Las familias podrán recoger dos comidas a la vez cada día por niño. Los niños deben estar presentes para recibir una comida. Las comidas para adultos no están disponibles. Las familias no necesitan registrarse para las comidas y no hay requisitos de ingresos.
Mientras nos asociamos durante este tiempo sin precedentes, recuerde que estamos dispuestos a responder sus preguntas y queremos ayudar de cualquier manera que podamos. Por favor llame a la escuela al 602-283-5720 y deje un mensaje. Lo estamos revisando y responderemos dentro de las 24 horas en días escolares.
Sinceramente,
Brian Holman
Director Ejecutivo
March 18, 2020
Empower College Prep is excited to announce meal pick-up beginning Friday, March 20, 2020. Meals can be picked up Monday – Friday between 8 AM – 12 PM at 2411 W. Colter St., Phoenix, AZ 85015. We offer breakfast and lunch to all children ages birth to 18 years old. Families will be able to pick up two meals at a time each day per child. Children must be present to receive a meal. Adult meals are not available. Families do not need to register for meals and there are no income requirements.
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March 15, 2020
On March 15, 2020 Governor Doug Ducey and the Arizona Department of Education announced the closure of Arizona schools until at least March 27, 2020. Empower College Prep will be closed at a minimum through March 27.
We ask that during this time you abide by the health department’s guidelines of social distancing, which means adults and children alike should remain in their homes rather than in gatherings such as parties or play dates. This will help to slow the spread of the virus.
We will continue to post updates as information becomes available. Thank you, and stay healthy!
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