TAPA Daily COVID-19 Email - Monday 4/13
TAPA Ensemble,
A friend of mine, Kath Connolley, has put together a Thank You Page for Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the director of Rhode Island’s Department of Health. Kath writes “
I've been really grateful to have such a capable leader at the helm of the RI Department of Health during this crisis. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, who I've never met, is working hard for my safety and the safety of my neighbors.
”
Dr. Alexander-Scott has been running RI’s response to the Coronavirus, and gives a daily briefing of how things are going; she’s brilliant, calm, and is working incredibly hard to ensure that our state is as safe as it can be. She is a woman of color whose own high school teachers pushed her to vocational school “because of where she was from and the color of her skin.” It was only through her persistence and the support of her mother that she went on to become a medical doctor, now the top one in the state.
This crisis is far from over, and if you’d like to leave a brief message of gratitude for Dr. Alexander-Scott to cheer her on you can click
here
. You'll see a box where you can write a message. If you want your name to appear on the board, please include it in the box. You can skip the box asking for your email address if you look to the right or underneath and click "skip email" or "skip sign in."
Thanks for sharing some thanks!
- Ms. R-H and the Admin Team
Here’s the Ish You Need To Know
1. The latest about education from TAPA and RIDE
A. Class of 2020 Graduation
B. What your TAPA Student Needs To Do This Week
C. PLEASE TAKE THIS Technology Survey for TAPA Families from XQ!!
D. The Census is Still Going On!
E. Awesome Online Art From TAPA Artists and Educators:
2. The latest from RI Gov. Gina Raimondo and Dr.Nicole Alexander-Scott
A. Nursing Homes Need More Employees
B. How To Get Your COVID-19 Test Results
C. We’ll Hear More About The Rest Of The School Year Soon
3. Supports for The TAPA Community And Others Who May Be Struggling
A. Computers and Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Free from the RI Foundation
B. Goldman Sachs Offers Loans for RI Small Businesses
C. Call KidsLink for Concerns about Youth Mental Health
D. COVID-19 PVD Area Mutual Aid and Community Assistance Group Resources
E. Virtual Social Work Office Hours happen every weekday,11 am and 4 pm (Please note morning time is adjusted from 10 → 11 am!)
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1. The latest about education from TAPA and RIDE
A. Class of 2020 Graduation
- Ms. Bryant, Mr. Cordeiro and Mr. Sousa met with the Class of 2020 last week to provide information regarding graduation. All information can be found here. Having a formal, in-person graduation ceremony, planned with enough advanced notice to allow for family members to travel to attend, is our top priority for the class of 2020. We will continue to update students and their families regarding a postponed date as soon as we have more information.
B. What your TAPA Student Needs To Do This Week
- Monday: Check in with your advisor
- Tuesday: Check in with all A day teachers and be working on all A day work
- Wednesday: Check in with all B day teachers and be working on all B day work
- Thursday: Check in with all A day teachers and be working on all A day work
- Friday: No school
C. PLEASE TAKE THIS Technology Survey for TAPA Families from XQ!!
- Our friends at XQ are gathering information through surveys to learn about the technological and internet-based issues our families face. Taking this survey will help them determine ways they can tap into their resources to support families at TAPA and state-wide.
D. The Census is Still Going On!
- Doing the Census has a DIRECT impact on school funding! Here are some key dates to be aware of:
- April 8-16: Households that have not yet responded will receive a paper questionnaire in the mail.
- April 13: The Census Bureau will launch its Mobile Questionnaire Assistance program to help people respond to the census online at places such as grocery stores and community centers.
- May 1: The Census Bureau will count people experiencing homelessness outdoors.
- August 14: The last day to respond to the census. Complete the Census on-line once you’ve received your code in the mail!
E. Awesome Online Art From TAPA Artists and Educators:
- Bring Your Own Improv continues to offer their online Family Friendly improv comedy show for FREE. It is every Friday at 7:00 pm for the foreseeable future. They love to give people some needed laughter in everyone's lives right now. For links to the show, visit: www.bringyourownimprov.com
- The Glitter Goddess Collective (led by TAPA Dance Artist In Residence Matt Garza, and featuring numerous TAPA staff, alum, and allies)is providing Free Virtual Community Yoga every morning at 10am EST. The Glitter Goddess Collective believes that our bodies have wisdom and insight for us in times like this. It feels so uplifting and grounding to practice in community with so many of you.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewgarza
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garzasmash/
2. The latest from RI Gov. Gina Raimondo and Dr.Nicole Alexander-Scott
A. Nursing Homes Need More Employees
- If you are qualified to work or assist in a nursing home, please visit www.RIresponds.org with your qualifications!
B. How To Get Your COVID-19 Test Results
- If you test positive, you will hear from the RIDOH no matter what.
C. We’ll Hear More About The Rest Of The School Year Soon
- Gov. Gina Raimondo says that she will be making an announcement about the rest of the school year at some point this week.
3. Supports for The TAPA Community And Others Who May Be Struggling
A.
Computers and Wi-Fi Hotspots Available for Free from the RI Foundation
- We believe that all TAPA Families currently have access to wifi and chromebooks from TAPA so that their children can fully engage in distance learning.. However, if you still need resources, reach out to TAPA (call the main line, or email Ms.Vidal@TAPAprovidence.org and we will connect you with the RIF resources.
B.
Goldman Sachs Offers Loans for RI Small Businesses
- “If you are a small business and unable to apply for the paycheck protection program, this is for you,” said Rogers, executive vice-president of Goldman Sachs. “You can start applying today for loans that will provide liquidity to cover rent ... utilities and interest on mortgage payments.”Loans will be capped at $250,000. No collateral or personal guarantees are required. Neither the state nor lenders will charge small businesses any fees in relation to these loans. Applicants can apply through CommerceRI.
C.
Call KidsLink for Concerns about Youth Mental Health
- Call KidsLink, which is manned at all times, at 1-855-543-5465 if a student is feeling unsafe or violent, with threats to themselves or others
- OR - for TAPA families only, you can reach out to our new Social Worker, Ms. Goretaya at by phone or text at 401-282-9221 or by email at ms.goretaya@TAPAprovidence.org
- Please click on the link above for resources about:
- Community Testing
- Community Fundraising
- Community Organizations
- Request & Offer Assistance
- Food Assistance & Resources
- Statewide Community Action Programs
- Unemployment, Government Programs & Assistance
- Health & Safety
- Addiction & Recovery Resources
- Resources for Children/Education
- Businesses Offering Assistance
- Other Resources
- General Information
E.
Virtual Social Work Office Hours happen every weekday,11 am and 4 pm
(Please note morning time is adjusted from 10 → 11 am!)
- Please come hang out with TAPA’s new Social Worker,Ms. Svetlana! We can talk about what’s stressing you out or just make jokes. Both and everything in between are good.Links below:
- EVERY WEEKDAY
- 11am-12pm:
- Meetup link
- Join by Phone:+1 530-425-6579 (PIN: 209 473 693#)
- 4-5pm:
- Meetup link
- Join by Phone: +1 260-303-7028 (PIN: 758277644)
