Monthly Archives: March 2017

Free Garden Basics Workshop – Register by April 3

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Piedmont Master GardenersSaturday, April 8, 2017 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church

Are you a beginning gardener? On Saturday, April 8, Piedmont Master Gardeners will present a FREE “Garden Tools & Tips” class as part of their Garden Basics program. The class will cover topics like basic tools and supplies you need, reliable tools that perform well, what to use for your particular gardening needs, and simple practices that make gardening easier and more effective. The class will meet at Trinity Episcopal Church at 1118 Preston Avenue in Charlottesville. Continue reading →

VA High School Student Voter Registration Week: April 23-29

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Terry McAuliffeGovernor McAuliffe has issued a proclamation to officially recognize April 23-29, 2017, as Virginia High School Student Voter Registration Week. During this week, high school students, teachers, and administrators across the Commonwealth are encouraged to conduct voter registration drives at their schools. As part of the Governor’s Challenge in High School Voter Registration, schools that succeed in registering at least 65 percent of their voting-age population will receive a congratulatory certificate. Read more in the Governor’s news release »

Innovations in Education: The Future of Early Childhood Opportunities – April 11

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Tom Tom Innovations in EducationTuesday, April 11, 2017 | 6 to 8 p.m. | The Paramount Theater

UVA’s Curry School of Education will present Innovations in Education: The Future of Early Childhood Opportunities on Tuesday, April 11, as part of the 2017 Tom Tom Founders Festival. Connect with the event on Facebook »

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Why Kids Shouldn’t Sit Still in Class

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Class Movement“Sit still. It’s the mantra of every classroom.

But that is changing as evidence builds that taking brief activity breaks during the day helps children learn and be more attentive in class, and a growing number of programs designed to promote movement are being adopted in schools.” Keep reading in the New York Times »

What Superintendent Moran has to say: Continue reading →

Now Hiring: AP Interns, LTIs, EDEP Site Facilitators & More

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Now Hiring-RedThe Human Resources Department would like to make you aware of opportunities currently posted on our Job Listings site. Click on the following links to learn more about the application process: Assistant Principal Intern | Learning Technology Integrator (LTI)

Teachers: If you’re interested in being considered for a transfer, or if your position has been reduced for the 2017-18 school year, click here to view all vacancies.

To view Extended Day Enrichment Program (EDEP) vacancies, click here and type “EDEP” in the Search engine. Continue reading →

Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities Spring Symposium – April 1

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VCLDSaturday, April 1, 2017 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | James Madison University

The Virginia Council for Learning Disabilities (VCLD) is still accepting registrations for their 2017 Spring Symposium, “Dynamic Learning Strategies: Getting Everyone Engaged!” Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8 a.m. Symposium events are scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Festival Conference and Student Center at James Madison University in Harrisonburg. More details »

March 23 Board Meeting Will Focus on Academies & CATEC

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ACPS LogoMarch 23, 2017 | 6:30 p.m. | CATEC

Tomorrow evening, March 23, the School Board will conduct a work session focused on the school division’s three academies—Albemarle High School’s Math, Engineering & Science Academy (MESA); Monticello’s Health and Medical Sciences Academy (HMSA); and Western Albemarle’s Environmental Studies Academy (ESA). Also included is a review and discussion of programs offered at the Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC). The work session will be held at CATEC beginning at 6:30 p.m. Get more details »

Can’t make it to the meeting in person? Tune in to the live stream »

Are You Registered for Community Emergency Alerts?

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CodeREDThe Office of Emergency Management recommends that all residents and businesses in the Charlottesville-Albemarle region register for the CodeRED Weather Warning. By registering, residents may receive tornado, severe thunderstorm, and flash flood warnings. Subscribers can select the type of messages they would like to receive as well as how they are warned, including phone, text and email. Learn more »