2019 MAPP2Health Report

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Division Compass

The MAPP Core Group (Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital, Thomas Jefferson Health District, UVA Department of Public Health Sciences, and UVA Health) presents the 2019 MAPP2Health Report. The report builds on the work of the 2016 MAPP (Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships) process and focuses on health equity across the district-wide priorities identified in earlier MAPP reports to promote healthy eating and active living, address mental health and substance use, reduce health disparities and improve access to care, and foster a healthy and connected community for all ages.

Past MAPP reports may be viewed on the Virginia Department of Health’s Thomas Jefferson Health District site.

Connecting Communities 5K – Nov. 16

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Division Compass

Saturday, November 16, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. | Sutherland Middle School

Connect with your community and colleagues at the first ever Connecting Communities 5K on Saturday, November 16, at 8:30 a.m. at Sutherland Middle School. Powered by the Public Education Foundation of Charlottesville-Albemarle, walkers and runners will enjoy a great morning winding through the Forest Lakes neighborhood!

Registration is FREE for all City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County school and government employees. Continue reading →

Making Connections Will Be Held Nov. 1; Call for Proposals Open Until Oct. 11

Posted on September 26, 2019 by Division Compass

Making Connections: Building Relationships, Relevance & Rigor for ALL

Our annual Making Connections professional learning event will be held Friday, November 1. Given the wide range of innovative practices and effective strategies developed by educators here in Albemarle County, our programming this year will be a combination of workshops facilitated by visiting educators and by ACPS teachers and administrators. Continue reading →

Reminder: JMU Master’s of Education in Literacy Education – Interest Meeting Tonight!

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Division Compass

Wednesday, September 25, 2019 | 5 p.m. | Stone-Robinson Elementary School Library

ACPS is excited to announce the creation of a cohort program through James Madison University (JMU) for those teachers interested in pursuing a Master’s of Education in Literacy Education. To learn more about the program, please join us in the library at Stone-Robinson Elementary School for a Q&A with JMU faculty on September 25 at 5 p.m. View the Course Schedule »

Interested? Continue reading →

Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Will Host Multiple Special Waste Collection Days This Fall

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Division Compass

Mark your calendar! Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will host the following special waste collection days this fall at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center (MUC), located at 4576 Dick Woods Road in Charlottesville: Residential Household Hazardous Waste Days on September 27 and 28; Bulky Waste Amnesty Days on October 5, 12 and 19; and an Electronic Waste Collection Day on October 26. Continue reading →

Kronos Training Update

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Division Compass

Based on feedback received regarding the training for Kronos, our new time and attendance system, we have made a few adjustments to the training schedule.

Please note the following:

Non-Exempt, Exempt & Teacher Self-Paced Modules: These links will be sent out via the Compass and through a no-reply email on October 4. Continue reading →

Tuition Change for Children of Nonresident Albemarle County & ACPS Employees

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Division Compass

You may know that the children of Albemarle County Public Schools and Albemarle County Local Government employees who live outside of the county are eligible to attend Albemarle County public schools on a tuition basis. Did you know, though, that the School Board reduced the annual tuition from half of the local cost to $1,000 per pupil? Policy JEC, School Admission, reflects this change and states that the Superintendent will set the tuition each academic year.

Questions? Please contact Anne Breeden at 434-296-5877.

Student Password Change—Thank You!

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Division Compass

The Department of Technology appreciates your support and patience yesterday with the required student password change. This change in practice for our students and staff is important and necessary for digital security. Also, practicing and understanding the importance of password security helps build our students’ digital citizenship skills—skills that will serve them for a lifetime.

We also appreciate the feedback we have received and would like to share a few lessons learned: Continue reading →

Transportation Will Host 2nd Annual Cancer Walk on Oct. 5

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Division Compass

Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Albemarle High School Track

The ACPS Department of Transportation Services will host their 2nd annual 3K Cancer Walk on Saturday, October 5, at the Albemarle High School track. Registration will open at 10 a.m. and the walk begins at 11. All proceeds will benefit the UVA Cancer Center. Register as a walker ($5) or register as a vendor ($25 or a donation from your booth). Check out the event flyer for details!

Join the Fun: Albemarle County Celebrates 275 Years on Sept. 28

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Division Compass

Saturday, September 28 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville

This year marks the 275th anniversary of the founding of Albemarle County. What better way to celebrate than with our community? Please join us to learn about our past, embrace our present, and dream about our future. This special event is free and open to all! Continue reading →

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