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The Pri nce Ge orge’s Pos t OMMUNITY EWSPAPER FOR RINCE EORGE S OUNTY SINCE A C N P G ’ C 1932 Vol. 88, No. 22 May 28 — June 3, 2020 Prince George’s County, Maryland Newspaper of Record Phone: 301-627-0900 25 cents Congratulations Class of 2020! PGCPS Valedictorians and Salutatorians, page A3 PHOTO CREDIT EKRULILA, PEXELS.COM Prince George’s County Council Chair Appointment-Free COVID-19 Testing in Maryland Begins; Two New VEIP Testing Todd M. Turner Participates in COVID-19 Sites Open in Prince George’s County Strategic Renewal Task Force Meeting By SHAREESE CHURCHILL out the state. As part of this increased Office of the Governor capacity, the state is establishing two Regional Task Force Charged with Addressing COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Renewal new VEIP testing sites in Prince By ANGELA ROUSON Chair Turner has previously served in various regional ANNAPOLIS, Md. (May 19, 2020)– George’s County. Prince George’s County Council Media leadership roles, including as former Chair and eight(8)- Governor Larry Hogan today an - Appointment-Free Testing : Drive- year member of the National Capital Region Transportation nounced that the state has reached a crit - thru, appointment-free testing at the Hy - UPPER MARLBORO , Md. (May 21, 2020)—Prince Planning Board, and Metropolitan Washington Council of ical milestone in its long-term attsville VEIP station (7401 Jefferson George’s County Council Chair Todd M. Turner joined re - Governments (COG) Board Member. Council Chair Turner COVID-19 testing strategy, surpassing Ave., Hyattsville, MD 20785) is available gional leaders from Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, is the recipient of the 2014 Elizabeth and David Skull Met - 200,000 tests and completing testing of Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. –2 p.m. D.C., for the first COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force ropolitan Public Service Award, COG’s highest honor pre - 3.5 percent of the state’s population, and (began 5/22). Testing will become avail - meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2020. sented annually to a local, state, or federal elected official now has the capacity and supplies to of - able at the Clinton VEIP site this week Facilitated by the Greater Washington Board of Trade, for outstanding service to the region. fer testing to Marylanders who may (7213 Old Alexandria Ferry Road, Clin - the COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force is charged with The COVID-19 Strategic Renewal Task Force, com - have been exposed to the disease even ton, MD 20735) . People who suspect that creating a shared regional vision for accelerating economic prised of approximately 45 regional leaders representing if they do not have symptoms. they may have been exposed to COVID- recovery and shaping a stronger future for the Greater Wash - the public sector, private sector, academia, federal govern - With this progress, Governor Hogan 19, even if they are not yet symptomatic, ington metropolitan area following the COVID-19 pandemic. ment, industry and community, will work closely with has directed the Maryland Department can access a test at one of these sites with - Council Chair Turner, representing Prince George’s Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Virginia Governor of Health (MDH) to make appointment- out a prior doctor’s order or a scheduled County on the task force, welcomes the opportunity to work Ralph Northam, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, their free COVID-19 testing available at appointment. Testing will be provided at across jurisdictional lines to collectively address the ongoing respective administrations, and local governments across community-based testing sites through - no out-of-pocket cost. challenges of COVID-19 and its impact on residents and the the DMV. The Task Force will convene monthly from May regional economy. through October. “Once the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, the long- Upon its conclusion, the Task Force will present a strat - term impacts of this crisis will continue to burden our residents egy and actionable recommendations that will complement PGCPS Educators Nominated and local economies. By working collaboratively, I am con - and help to integrate the efforts of regional governments. fident that our region, and each of our jurisdictions, will For additional information, visit COVID-19 Strategic Re - For Washington Post Awards emerge from this historic crisis stronger, and I look forward newal Task Force: www.connecteddmv.org/strategic- to working with our region’s leaders on recovery.” renewal-task-force. By OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS the University of Maryland and holds Prince George’s County Public Schools master’s degrees from New York Univer - sity and Lehman College. He received a UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (May 18, bachelor’s degree in Spanish Literature Oxon Hill Sailor Serves in the East China Sea 2020)—The International High School at from Middlebury College through a full Langley Park (IHSLP) founding principal Posse scholarship. Dr. Carlos M. Beato and Bladensburg Starting his career in education as an High School cosmetology teacher educator for the New York City Depart - Shanay Dudley represented Prince ment of Education, he joined PGCPS in George’s County Public Schools 2015 as the founding principal of the dis - (PGCPS) in the competition for Wash - trict’s innovative new IHSLP, a high ington Post Principal of the Year and school designed for students who speak Teacher of the Year awards, respectively. English as a second language and are new “These nominees represent excellence to the United States. At IHSLP, Dr. Beato in leadership and classroom instruction,” uses his life experiences as a Spanish- said Dr. Monica E. Goldson, Chief Exec - speaking immigrant to encourage stu - utive Officer. “Dr. Beatos focuses on rais - dents, promote diversity and equity, and ing academic achievement, empowering create a collaborative, positive culture. teachers and using his personal experi - “Dr. Beato’s passion for changing life ences to promote diversity and connect trajectories and opening doors is apparent with students and families. Ms. Dudley from the minute he walks into the room,” has a passion for her work, sharing skills said Daniel Sass, Assistant Principal at with students and motivating them to earn IHSLP. “His eyes light up when he speaks state certifications in cosmetology.” about his students and their successes, The Washington Post announced win - and he goes to great lengths to ensure ners of both awards last week, who re - that all of his students are celebrated, val - ceive a signature trophy and $7,500 mon - ued and loved.” etary award. They are featured on The Washington Post website, and will appear Shanay Dudley in a half-page ad in The Washington Post A National Board Certified Teacher newspaper. All nominees will receive cer - (NBCT), Dudley has spent her entire ca - tificates of appreciation. For details, visit reer as an educator serving students in U.S. NAVY PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 3RD CLASS SEAN LYNCH www.washingtonpost.com/public- Prince George’s County. Starting as a EAST CHINA SEA (May 16, 2020) Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Rhandy Domigpe, from Oxon Hill, Md., com - relations/teacher-principal-awards/. Family and Consumer Sciences Instructor municates with the bridge watch team during low visibility watch aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59). Russell is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in Dr. Carlos M. Beato the Indo-Pacific region. Dr. Beato earned his doctorate from See EDUCATORS Page A3 Chispa Maryland and Maryland LCV Education Fund Responds to Urgent COVID-19 Need by Raising Funds For Langley Park Latino Community Longtime Maryland LCV partners have been disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic By PITA JUAREZ protecting our air, land, water, partner. Because the community Maryland,” said Palencia-Calvo. Education Fund and Chispa Maryland League of Conservation Voters Ed Fund and public health,” said Chispa has been hit hard by the coron - “Immigrant community mem - Maryland are partnering with the Maryland Program Director Ra - avirus crisis, we want to do all bers are experiencing income Langley Park Civic Association, ANNAPOLIS , Md. (May 21, key Latino community partner mon Palencia-Calvo. “The Lan - we can to help them weather this loss due to layoffs or significant a nonprofit organization that 2020)—Maryland League of in Prince George’s County. gley Park community in Prince storm.” reduction of work hours, and serves individuals residing in Conservation Voters Ed Fund “Through our Chispa Mary - George’s County, where up - “The coronavirus pandemic many have been unable to access Langley Park, to assist its immi - (Maryland LCV Ed Fund) is re - land program, we have partnered wards of 80% of the residents has created an extreme need in federal assistance programs or sponding to the COVID-19 crisis with many Latino community are Latino, has been an espe - the Langley Park community, other relief efforts.” by launching a fundraiser for a groups who share our goal of cially committed and effective one of the most affected in In response, Maryland LCV See LANGLEY PARK Page A3 INSIDE PGCPS Announces Class of 2020 To Be Equal: The Hotel at the University of CVS Health Opens New Alzheimer’s Association National Valedictorians and Salutatorians Even While Physically Distant, Maryland Slated for June 1 Drive-Thru Test Sites Capital Area Chapter Offers Free Ahead of Virtual Graduation 2020 Grads Find Ways to Reopening Virtual Education Classes in June Celebration Celebrate and Inspire In addition to frequent cleaning Maryland Health News The May 30 eGraduation Celebra - I reminded the graduates that they and sanitizing of all public spaces, Caregiver Services Corps to tion event will pay tribute to an esti - stand on the shoulders of the generations guests can expect modified operat - Going Virtual For Prostate Cancer Help Maryland’s Seniors mated 8,000 seniors at 31 traditional, that have gone before.

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