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Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School
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Ferdinand T. Day (FTD) is a Title 1 school that serves a diverse population on the west end of Alexandria City. Most of our students speak a language other than English at home. There are more than 30 languages spoken by our families. To meet the needs of our diverse population, we incorporate Guided Language Acquisition Design (GLAD) strategies throughout all content areas.
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![Registration for ACPS Summer Learning Program Is Now Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741967394/acpsk12vaus/whpvbkwozijzfm4vu85p/summer-learning-WEB.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741967394/acpsk12vaus/whpvbkwozijzfm4vu85p/summer-learning-WEB.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741967394/acpsk12vaus/whpvbkwozijzfm4vu85p/summer-learning-WEB.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741967394/acpsk12vaus/whpvbkwozijzfm4vu85p/summer-learning-WEB.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741967394/acpsk12vaus/whpvbkwozijzfm4vu85p/summer-learning-WEB.jpg","width":1400}])
Registration for ACPS Summer Learning 2025 is now open.
![March Supe’s Spotlight]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741369641/acpsk12vaus/qzhdik8psxtdrqeput5x/supe-WEB-mar.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741369641/acpsk12vaus/qzhdik8psxtdrqeput5x/supe-WEB-mar.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741369641/acpsk12vaus/qzhdik8psxtdrqeput5x/supe-WEB-mar.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741369641/acpsk12vaus/qzhdik8psxtdrqeput5x/supe-WEB-mar.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741369641/acpsk12vaus/qzhdik8psxtdrqeput5x/supe-WEB-mar.jpg","width":1400}])
Healthy options are the focus of the Supe’s Spotlight in March
![ACPS Student & Staff Recognitions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740155456/acpsk12vaus/au4gyjubyuridtskxkot/Choral-Tribute-to-web.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740155456/acpsk12vaus/au4gyjubyuridtskxkot/Choral-Tribute-to-web.jpg","width":450}])
ACPS recognizes the accomplishments and activities that put the focus on our students, staff and community organizations each month.
![Celebrating the Heart Work of Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740758342/acpsk12vaus/z0bsgd7osmwa7kkefvyr/Heart-Workweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740758342/acpsk12vaus/z0bsgd7osmwa7kkefvyr/Heart-Workweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740758342/acpsk12vaus/z0bsgd7osmwa7kkefvyr/Heart-Workweb.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740758342/acpsk12vaus/z0bsgd7osmwa7kkefvyr/Heart-Workweb.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740758342/acpsk12vaus/z0bsgd7osmwa7kkefvyr/Heart-Workweb.jpg","width":1400}])
The Heart Work campaign recognizes and celebrates the unwavering dedication of our educators and staff.
![Coming Up for March: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724872138/acpsk12vaus/hrr0ubmtszr6qrsmghum/CommunityEngagementandCalendarReminders.jpg","width":1400}])
Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for March.
![Reminder to Update Student Emergency Contact Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738341823/acpsk12vaus/g1kuxzmqjka2tsudwpkd/AdobeStock_420413066.jpg","width":2200}])
Ensure your child’s emergency contact information is up-to-date.
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