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Monthly Archives: July 2014
2014 Office Associate Meeting Agenda
The 2014 Office Associate (OA) Summer Meeting will be held on Friday, August 8, at the Albemarle High School cafeteria from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. View the meeting agenda »
In order to ensure we have enough food for everyone, participants are asked to register by Friday, August 1.
This year’s meeting will feature a variety of opportunities for you to engage with other OAs, share best practices, and return to your schools with new ideas for the new school year. Continue reading
Back-to-School Tax Holiday Begins This Friday!
Virginia’s back-to-school tax holiday takes place this Friday-Sunday, August 1-3!
What’s exempt? School supplies with a purchase cost of $20 or less and clothing and shoe items that cost $100 or less are exempt from sales tax.
For more information, including guidelines, FAQs, and a list of exempt school supplies, clothing and footwear, visit the Virginia Department of Taxation website.
Kids In Need Teacher Grants – Apply by September 30
Kids In Need Teacher Grants provide preK-12 educators with funding to provide innovative learning opportunities for their students. The Kids In Need Foundation helps to engage students in the learning process by supporting our most creative and important educational resource—our nation’s teachers.
Teacher Grant awards range from $100 to $500 each and are used to finance creative classroom projects. Continue reading
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Grants – Apply by November 7
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is accepting applications for its Emerging Teacher-Leaders in Elementary School Mathematics Grants for Grades Pre-K–5 Teachers program as well as the Connecting Mathematics to Other Subject Areas Grants for Grades 9-12 Teachers program. Continue reading
Assistant Superintendent Billy Haun Appointed as Virginia’s Chief Academic Officer
Dear Colleagues:
This morning the state Superintendent of Instruction, Steve Staples, announced the appointment of Dr. Billy Haun to be Virginia’s Chief Academic Officer. Billy will assume his new statewide responsibilities on September 1. Continue reading
Mini Maker Expo Today at the Academy in Southwood!
Now halfway into the seven-week Summer Academy in Southwood, participants have been busy making, doing, learning, and having fun! In celebration of their work, the Academy is hosting a Mini Maker Expo this afternoon, July 17, at 2 p.m., during which students will be investigating the insides of computers, followed by student-led project presentations. Continue reading
Save the Date: OA Summer Meeting – Friday, August 8!
Mark your calendars now! The OA Summer Meeting will be held on Friday, August 8, in the Albemarle High School cafeteria. The final details are in the works, but expect to have a full schedule of events from 8:30 a.m. until mid-afternoon.
Our GOAL for this year’s meeting? Create opportunities for you to share ideas and brainstorm with your counterparts! Continue reading
Don’t Forget: Open Enrollment Closes on July 15!
What’s the BIG news? You can win one of TWO Philips Sonic Care electric toothbrushes, courtesy of our United Concordia! ALL benefits-eligible employees who successfully log in and confirm their Open Enrollment information are automatically entered into the drawing, regardless of when you visited the site. If you haven’t done this yet, NOW is the time! Visit the Benefits Open Enrollment website to get started. Continue reading
Norman Mailer Writing Award for Middle and High School Teachers – Enter by July 23
The Norman Mailer Center and the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) are pleased to invite submissions for the 2014 Norman Mailer Writing Award for Middle and High School Teachers. Full- and part-time middle school and high school teachers are eligible to enter the competition, which is limited to works of creative nonfiction.
From five finalists, one winner will be selected to receive a $5,000 cash prize along with travel and lodging to attend the Norman Mailer Center’s Annual Gala in New York City during the Fall of 2014. Continue reading