July 31, 2020
Dear Washingtonians,
This week, we announced that Term One (August 31 - November 6) at DC Public Schools will be all virtual. To ensure all students have the technology they need to successfully participate in virtual learning, we are asking all DCPS families to take a technology survey.
Families can take the survey at dcps.tech/survey. Families can also report their device or internet needs by calling their child's school directly or by calling DCPS at (202) 442-5885.
As we plan for Term Two, we continue to be guided by the principle that the best place for our young people to learn is in the classroom with their peers and teachers. Let's keep working together to stop the spread of COVID-19 and get students back in school.
Sincerely,
 The DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency continues to monitor Hurricane Isaias. Residents can register to receive severe weather alerts on their devices by signing up for AlertDC at alertdc.dc.gov.
Additionally, residents should go to ready.dc.gov/hurricane to learn more about preparing for severe weather.
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 For the health and safety of our entire community, residents are urged to be mindful of the risks and requirements of traveling at this time. On Monday, the Mayor’s Order on travel and self-quarantining went into effect and DC Health released a list of 27 states that have been classified as high-risk.
A reminder of what the Mayor’s Order requires:
If you travel to a high-risk state for nonessential travel, then when you return, you must self-quarantine for 14 days. This means you only leave your home or hotel to seek medical care or to get food.
Examples of nonessential travel: beach trips, vacations, and work conferences
If your travel is essential, then when you come back to DC, you still need to monitor yourself for symptoms and limit your activities for 14 days.
Examples of essential travel: traveling for essential government functions or essential business; travel to care for minors, elderly, or dependents; and travel required by law enforcement or court order
Read the full Mayor's Order at coronavirus.dc.gov/phasetwo
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 Widespread mask usage can help us stop the spread of COVID-19. Remember that in Washington, DC you must wear a mask when you leave home.
Common examples of times you should be wearing a mask:
- While ordering food at a restaurant, whether you are ordering grab and go or seated at a table
- While sitting with friends in a park
- While waiting for the bus (and while on the bus)
- While sitting at a desk in an open office
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