Atoosa Reaser, Vice Chair, Loudoun County School Board

09/12/2021

The advertisement for the position vacated as a result of the passing of our colleague, Leslee King, is here: https://www.lcps.org/Page/239761.

The rest of your Weekly Work-Up follows:

🗓️ Mon 9/13
5P Joint Boards Committee
6:30P Douglass HS Commemorative Committee
6:30P Communications & Outreach Committee

🗓️ Tues 9/14
4P School Board Meeting

🗓️ Wed 9/15
8:30A Career & Technical Ed Committee
7P Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC)

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public

The advertisement for the position vacated as a result of the passing of our colleague, Leslee King, is here: https://www.lcps.org/Page/239761.

The rest of your Weekly Work-Up follows:

🗓️ Mon 9/13
5P Joint Boards Committee
6:30P Douglass HS Commemorative Committee
6:30P Communications & Outreach Committee

🗓️ Tues 9/14
4P School Board Meeting

🗓️ Wed 9/15
8:30A Career & Technical Ed Committee
7P Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee (MSAAC)

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment here:
https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public

09/11/2021

I spent time this morning talking with a friend who was working at Ground Zero on the days and weeks following the 9/11 attacks. So many of our heroes had a job to do immediately. When I think of them, and that day altogether, there is a feeling that grabs me in the throat; there are no adequate words to describe it. And maybe it’s that feeling that unites us in this moment as we remember.

I spent time this morning talking with a friend who was working at Ground Zero on the days and weeks following the 9/11 attacks. So many of our heroes had a job to do immediately. When I think of them, and that day altogether, there is a feeling that grabs me in the throat; there are no adequate words to describe it. And maybe it’s that feeling that unites us in this moment as we remember.

09/01/2021

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09/01/2021

The passing of Leslee King is a loss to all of Loudoun. Leslee never stopped thinking about others. Even during our last conversation, she wanted to make sure she took care of me. May her life and death serve to unite us in kindness, in memory of Leslee.

The passing of Leslee King is a loss to all of Loudoun. Leslee never stopped thinking about others. Even during our last conversation, she wanted to make sure she took care of me. May her life and death serve to unite us in kindness, in memory of Leslee.

08/30/2021

Interested in a recruitment update on the Academies of Loudoun, the draft equity policy, the "charge" of the Equity Committee, and more? Here is your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/30
5P Discipline Committee (Rescheduled from 8/23)

🗓️ Thurs 9/2
5:30P Equity Committee

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment can be found here:
http://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C62GN944964C

Interested in a recruitment update on the Academies of Loudoun, the draft equity policy, the "charge" of the Equity Committee, and more? Here is your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/30
5P Discipline Committee (Rescheduled from 8/23)

🗓️ Thurs 9/2
5:30P Equity Committee

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment can be found here:
http://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=C62GN944964C

08/26/2021

Please add your 2021 First Day photos in the comments! Thank you to all of the Loudoun County Public Schools teachers, administrators, and staff who welcomed back our community!

08/24/2021

Welcome Meadowland Elementary! Thank you to each of the educators and staff who talked about what you do (enjoyed learning about how each students needs would be met from the counselor, the health specialist whose role has changed over the recent years, the PE teacher who has spent decades at LCPS, the support staff that make everything run, the specialist and classroom teachers, plus the wonderful leadership and so many others) along with parents and students who connected. Grateful to observe the back to school events!

08/23/2021

Thanks to Dominion High School ATLAS - PTO for the graphic of the DHS events this week. There are numerous back to school events at all of the Algonkian district schools, at some of which I hope to see you! Here is the rest of your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/23
5P Discipline Committee
6:30P Douglass HS Commemorative Committee

🗓️ Thurs 8/26
8A Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF)
4:30P Legislative and Policy Committee
5:30P Human Resources and Talent Development (HRTD) Committee

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public#

Thanks to Dominion High School ATLAS - PTO for the graphic of the DHS events this week. There are numerous back to school events at all of the Algonkian district schools, at some of which I hope to see you! Here is the rest of your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/23
5P Discipline Committee
6:30P Douglass HS Commemorative Committee

🗓️ Thurs 8/26
8A Loudoun Education Foundation (LEF)
4:30P Legislative and Policy Committee
5:30P Human Resources and Talent Development (HRTD) Committee

🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public#

08/17/2021

Thrilled to meet and talk with Deputy Cavo, the new SRO for Dominion High School.

Thrilled to meet and talk with Deputy Cavo, the new SRO for Dominion High School.

08/16/2021

Many of you have asked about the possibility of restoring World Languages at the elementary level and expanding the offerings at the secondary level. We will discuss that, and more, in committee this week. Below is your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Tues 8/17
6P Curriculum and Instruction Committee
- overview of the assessment calendar for this school year
- overview of the multi-tiered system of support
- background, history & other considerations re World Languages

🗓️ Wed 8/18
8:30A Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
5P Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals
- parent requests for a LCPS student to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone

🗓️ Thurs 8/19
8A School-Business Partnership Executive Council
5P Pupil Services Committee
- student attendance policy review
- va**ng and the LCPS multi-tiered approach to it

Many of you have asked about the possibility of restoring World Languages at the elementary level and expanding the offerings at the secondary level. We will discuss that, and more, in committee this week. Below is your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Tues 8/17
6P Curriculum and Instruction Committee
- overview of the assessment calendar for this school year
- overview of the multi-tiered system of support
- background, history & other considerations re World Languages

🗓️ Wed 8/18
8:30A Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee
5P Select Committee of the School Board for Hearing Appeals
- parent requests for a LCPS student to attend a school outside their assigned attendance zone

🗓️ Thurs 8/19
8A School-Business Partnership Executive Council
5P Pupil Services Committee
- student attendance policy review
- va**ng and the LCPS multi-tiered approach to it

08/12/2021

Student school board member Carris Morris representing Potomac Falls High School, on the dais tonight. Recap of the meeting includes:

Board Action:

✅ passing Policy 8040 Rights of Trangender & Gender-Expansive Students
✅ proclaiming September as Su***de Prevention Month, as well as Attendance Awareness Month

Dr. Z's update:

✳️ FREE MEALS for students - breakfast, lunch, & supper all school year
✳️ PE - masks on except during physical exertion
✳️ Cafeteria - masks on at all times except while eating
✳️ Mitigation - evaluated to monitor efficacy and adjusted, as needed
✳️ DL was open from May 24 to June 30 and now has a wait list
✳️ Restroom remodeling is under way and the Board passed a motion requiring expedited completion

Mental Health Task Force:

❇️ provide resources/services to Ss w/ trauma, anxiety, loss from COVID-19
❇️ list of longer term objectives in the slideshow on Board Docs
❇️ launches in August and meets monthly, w/regular board updates


08/09/2021

The Douglas HS renovations planning is underway, with staff providing tours to the community and the board, earlier this summer. Your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/9
6:30P Douglass High School Commemorative Committee

🗓️ Tues 8/10
4P School Board Meeting

🗒️ Available agendas and updated instructions for public comment here:

https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public#

08/03/2021

Thrilled to meet our new student school board members for their orientation! Very excited to have their input and ideas.

08/01/2021

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with parents, students, staff and community leaders during our recess from meetings. Committee and full board meetings recommence this week; here is your Weekly Work-Up:

🗓️ Mon 8/2
5P Specialized Programs & Centers Committee
6:30P Communications & Outreach Committee

🗓️ Tues 8/3
5P Finance and Operations Committee

🗓️ Thurs 8/5
6:30P Special School Board Meeting, Closed Session Only

🗒️ agendas and instructions for public comment here: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public#

07/05/2021

What more can I say than THIS is the best place on earth? I am so grateful and proud to be an American! Happy Independence Day!

07/03/2021

‎The Daily: The Debate Over Critical Race Theory on Apple Podcasts

Not surprising is the Trump administration ties to the faux CRT outrage, explored in the first half of this episode. What is surprising is the abuse of our students/families & our generous public input forum, explored in the second half.

‎Show The Daily, Ep The Debate Over Critical Race Theory - Jul 2, 2021

06/25/2021

Thank you to the Virginia Boys State of The American Legion for the opportunity to attend the celebration of another year of our young citizens learning about government. Each high school is the Commonwealth is represented by a candidate selected by the Legion, after application and interview.

06/19/2021

LCPS graduate Christian Yohannes spoke at today’s Juneteenth ceremony. Christian was among 28 recipients honored with a 2021 Fitz Alexander Campbell Thomas Memorial Scholarship at a ceremony Monday afternoon at Riverside High School. Those scholarships were made possible through contributions from the Loudoun Freedom Center, the All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS), Santana Moss 89 Ways To Give Foundation and others. I am grateful for the invitation to be present - a timely reminder of what matters despite the noise.

06/19/2021

An inspiring afternoon graduation at Dominion High School- coincidentally, a continuation of student focus on the meaning of life and appreciating each moment, as it was at County. It was especially meaningful to shake the hands of many kids who have grown up (some since diapers) with my own!

06/19/2021

A perfect morning graduation at the classic and classy Loudoun County High School. I had the pleasure of sitting next to the first female to lead the NJROTC program, and to hear the students speak about learning to live in the moment. Thank you for having me and I hope to be back out again soon!

06/14/2021

Your Weekly Work-Up of School Board meetings follows:
🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment at: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public

🗓️ Mon 6/14
4:30P Select Committee for Hearing Appeals "Closed" Session
5P Specialized Programs & Centers (SPC) Committee
6P School Board Work Session - School Resource Office MOU
6:30P Douglass High School Commemorative Committee

🗓️ Tues 6/15
5P Finance and Operations Committee
6:30P Pupil Services Committee
7P Legislative and Policy Committee

🗓️ Thurs 6/17
8A School-Business Partnership Executive Council
2P Dominion High School Graduation

Your Weekly Work-Up of School Board meetings follows:
🗒️ Available agendas and instructions to register for public comment at: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/loudoun/Board.nsf/Public

🗓️ Mon 6/14
4:30P Select Committee for Hearing Appeals "Closed" Session
5P Specialized Programs & Centers (SPC) Committee
6P School Board Work Session - School Resource Office MOU
6:30P Douglass High School Commemorative Committee

🗓️ Tues 6/15
5P Finance and Operations Committee
6:30P Pupil Services Committee
7P Legislative and Policy Committee

🗓️ Thurs 6/17
8A School-Business Partnership Executive Council
2P Dominion High School Graduation

06/12/2021

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Abby Burden is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

I enjoy traveling, thrifting, painting, and reading.

At Potomac Falls, I was President of Make-A-Wish, President of Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society), President and founder of Cybersecurity Club. I am a member of National Honor Society, DECA, and the Senior Advisory Board. I’ve also worked three jobs over my high school career.

I plan to attend James Madison University to study marketing.

Congratulations Abby!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Abby Burden is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

I enjoy traveling, thrifting, painting, and reading.

At Potomac Falls, I was President of Make-A-Wish, President of Rho Kappa (National Social Studies Honor Society), President and founder of Cybersecurity Club. I am a member of National Honor Society, DECA, and the Senior Advisory Board. I’ve also worked three jobs over my high school career.

I plan to attend James Madison University to study marketing.

Congratulations Abby!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO

06/11/2021

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Willow Palmer is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

My hobbies include playing tennis, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and traveling.

At Potomac Falls, I was a Global Ambassadors Officer, National Honor Society Parliamentarian, Rise to Run Co-president, LINK Crew Captain, Member of Green Team, PEER, and Member of Rho Kappa. I played Varsity Tennis for 4 years, was the Tennis Captain, and played Varsity Volleyball for 3 years.

I am planning on attending Dickinson College to study Political Science. I will be playing on Dickinson’s Volleyball team.

Congratulations Willow!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Willow Palmer is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

My hobbies include playing tennis, hanging out with friends, listening to music, and traveling.

At Potomac Falls, I was a Global Ambassadors Officer, National Honor Society Parliamentarian, Rise to Run Co-president, LINK Crew Captain, Member of Green Team, PEER, and Member of Rho Kappa. I played Varsity Tennis for 4 years, was the Tennis Captain, and played Varsity Volleyball for 3 years.

I am planning on attending Dickinson College to study Political Science. I will be playing on Dickinson’s Volleyball team.

Congratulations Willow!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO

06/10/2021

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Thomas Leipzig is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

My hobbies include running, drawing, watching movies, and listening to music. I run cross country and track.

I’m planning on attending William and Mary and majoring in International Relations.

Congratulations Thomas!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO

Algonkian District Class of 2021 Senior Spotlight

Thomas Leipzig is graduating from Potomac Falls High School.

My hobbies include running, drawing, watching movies, and listening to music. I run cross country and track.

I’m planning on attending William and Mary and majoring in International Relations.

Congratulations Thomas!

Potomac Falls High School PTSO