Greetings All,
I hope that your week has gone well. Despite an array of earlier weather obstacles , the 2018 Spring Break has finally arrived. It is my hope that the days ahead serve to offer you some moments of relaxation. I know that many of us are undertaking endeavors ranging from acts of public service to First Amendment participation. Regardless of the mission, I wish all of my colleagues a wonderful break.
Spring Break Campus Accessibility
Once again we are kindly asking everyone to limit their campus accessibility during the Spring Break period. We are all very familiar with the facilities related projects occurring during these times. Limited pedestrian activity within the building goes a long way towards supporting those efforts. Some activities have already been accounted for such as scheduled athletic practices. Provisions are in place for those types of events. There will be building hours provided this weekend which will encompass the following times :
Saturday, March 24th, 2018- 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 25th, 2018- 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. ( please note the later opening hours )
For the week of March 26th-30th, a number of work projects will be well underway. Accordingly we are asking you again to please minimize your presence on campus. Should you need to access the building, do not hesitate to reach out to us. Feel free to contact the front desk or remember that you can always e-mail me. This will allow us to evaluate overall building availability on a given day. If you happen to arrive on campus , please take a brief moment to sign-in and say hello.
An update will be provided next week regarding potential building availability for the weekend of March 31st- April 1st.
The March For Our Lives- March 24th, 2018
There has been a significant amount of coverage concerning this major event occurring in our nation's capital. It is anticipated that crowds of a half-million and beyond will descend upon downtown D.C. for this unprecedented gathering. The event is scheduled to begin at noon and run until 3:00 p.m. Those times are only approximate when encountering any activity of this size. Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd Street and 12thStreet, NW will serve as the epi-center of activities. Major street closures are currently in effect across the downtown area and will remain throughout the weekend.
Metro is scheduled to open at 7:00 a.m. and will operate on a rush-hour schedule. Event attendees are being strongly encouraged to utilize public transportation. Please note that metro stations and platforms will be handling tremendous crowds so prepare for long lines. Planning ahead and allowing yourself ample time remain your trusted allies. The Federal Triangle station will be closed during the course of this event. Choose to travel lightly if possible as backpacks and bags will be subject to search. Dress appropriately for the weather and equip yourself with comfortable footwear. A complete list of prohibited items is available at the links provided below.
Feel empowered in knowing that your participation provides the opportunity for positive interaction, education and engagement. While accomplishing those objectives remember to exercise situational awareness. This is especially relevant within any large crowd venue. Always remain observant of your surrounding environment and be cognizant of suspicious activity. This is simply an extension of the very principles we practice within our very own school community.
For further information on the March For Our Lives please refer to:
marchforourlives.dc.gov/page/street-closures-0
Thank you my friends for your ongoing support .
Ken