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Mayor Bowser Launches Grocery Sites at DC Schools, Available to All Families Hotline Available for Homebound Residents to Request Delivery of Food and Essential Items (WASHINGTON, DC) –

Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched 10 weekday grocery distribution sites at District schools to help families access meals and other resources during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The grocery distribution sites are being launched in partnership with Martha’s Table and DC Central Kitchen. The sites are available to all families and are open Monday – Friday, 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Residents can pick up pre-packed grocery bags, which include fresh produce and dry goods. Groceries are being distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Attached is a list of the distribution sites Breakfast and lunch are still being distributed at these schools and other sites across the District. Visit here for a comprehensive schedule and list of distribution sites.

The Mayor also launched a COVID-19 Needs Hotline and Web Portal for residents to request food and other essential items be delivered to their homes if they have been directed by a medical provider to self-quarantine, or if they have no other means to acquire these items. Eligible residents can call 1-888-349-8323 or visit coronavirus.dc.gov/gethelp to request assistance.

For more information on the District’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.dc.gov.

Starting this Wednesday, join one of our Parent University workshops- now online! We are kicking off this series by talking about how to manage stress as adults. @DCPSChancellor will be there and we hope you will, too!

 

Students’ Learning Packets are ready and waiting for pickup today and tomorrow. Please practice social distancing while picking up your packets.

DCPS facilities will remain closed and distance learning will take place through Friday, April 24.   At this time, classes are scheduled to resume on Monday, April 27.

Distance Learning
With the extension of distance learning, schools will continue to implement consistent methods to deliver instruction remotely to students in ELA and Math. District Government will work with schools to address challenges where they exist and develop engagement and submission mechanisms to increase the demands of online learning.

Assessments
Due to the extended school closures, OSSE plans to seek a one-year waiver from federal Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) requirements around assessments, and will cancel statewide summative assessments for students, including Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) and DC Science.

Meal Sites
Beginning April 1, the District will add 10 meal sites for all students, bringing the total meal sites at DCPS buildings to 29 across the District. These sites serve lunch and a shelf-stable breakfast for all residents under the age of 18 Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

A full list of meal sites can be found on coronavirus.dc.gov/mealsites.

 

DC Parks and Recreational Facilities
All DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) facilities, including playgrounds, parks, and athletic fields, will be closed to the public.”