Teachers: The ACPS Homework Committee requests that you participate in a follow-up survey to help evaluate implementation of the changes made to the school division’s homework policy last May. Parents and students (grades 4-12) have been invited to respond to the survey as well: Continue reading
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NCTM Grants, Scholarships & Awards – Deadline: May 5
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) offers grants, scholarships and awards to help math teachers, prospective teachers, and other math educators improve the teaching and learning of mathematics. Funding opportunities with a deadline of May 5, 2017, include: Continue reading
Pre-Law Institute for High School Students: June 26-30
Named for legendary civil rights attorneys Oliver Hill and Samuel Tucker, the Oliver Hill/Samuel Tucker Pre-Law Institute reaches future lawyers at an early age to provide them with exposure and opportunity to explore the legal profession, at no cost to the participants. The Young Lawyers Conference invites current high school students to apply for this year’s Institute, which will be held June 26-30, 2017, at the University of Richmond. To be considered for admission, completed applications must be received by May 5, 2017. Continue reading
Retirement Planning Seminar – April 24
April 24, 2017 | 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Lane Auditorium, COB-McIntire
Are you 15 or more years away from retirement? What is your plan for preparing financially NOW for that much-anticipated milestone? Join Les Thompson from Nationwide and John McQuilkin from Human Resources to learn about the major sources of retirement income, the major costs in retirement, how the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) fits in the picture, and the importance of saving for your future. This session is geared for those with at least 15 or more years to retirement, though all are welcome to attend. Register for this session »
NEW! Download the Mobile Health Consumer App Today!
Anthem Mobile Health is the place to find all of your healthcare info! Download the new “Mobile Health Consumer” app to access important alerts, education, rewards, and personalized navigation through your health resources … all in one place. View your ID cards, find a provider, view balances and deductibles, estimate your healthcare costs, join activity tracker challenges, and more! Visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play today! Or, access Mobile Health Consumer online. Check out the Mobile Health FAQs for online registration info.
Free National Weather Service SKYWARN Class on April 17
April 17, 2017 | 6:30 to 9 p.m. | Jefferson Madison Regional Library – Gordon Avenue
The Charlottesville-UVA-Albemarle Office of Emergency Management is hosting a National Weather Service (NWS) SKYWARN class on Monday, April 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This is a free class taught by the NWS that is designed to educate the public on weather threats in this area, as well as strengthen the ties between the NWS and the local community. Upon completion of the course, participants will be registered in the NWS spotter program. The more spotters the NWS has out there, the faster vital information gets to the NWS forecasters who make the decisions to issue lifesaving weather warnings. Register by April 13 »
Need help registering? Please contact Kirby Felts at 434-971-1263 or Allison Farole at 434-970-1798.
TeacherDirect: A Website Specifically for Virginia Teachers
The goal of TeacherDirect is to provide a way to share new instructional resources created by Virginia Department of Education staff as well as make teachers aware of professional development and grant opportunities and other information of special interest to teachers and their students. View the TeacherDirect flyer »
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Free Garden Basics Workshop – Register by April 3
Saturday, 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
Governor 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 »
Superintendent Moran Featured in District Administration Magazine
Among the Features in the February 2017 issue of District Administration is an article spotlighting our very own superintendent, Pam Moran. Check it out:
Remaking the K12 classroom: Virginia superintendent leads with makerspaces, multiage learning