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Professional Learning Tour Scholarship – Apply by Jan. 6

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VSUP LogoThe Virginia School-University Partnership (VSUP), in conjunction with EF Education First, is offering one teacher or administrator an international travel scholarship. The 2017 tour, Comparative Education Systems: Helsinki & Milan, is limited to educators in grades 7-12. Scholarship recipients will travel to Helsinki, Finland, and Milan, Italy, to explore the foundations and future of education while immersing themselves in Finnish and Italian culture with other like-minded educators. Get the scoop »

To apply, please complete the scholarship application and email it to Stephanie Lennon, EF Regional Manager (stephanie.lennon@ef.com), by January 6, 2017.

benefitsFOCUS: Anthem card reminder, what to do if you don’t have your card by 10/1 and HSA contribution info

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benefitsFOCUSWhat’s the BIG news?

Our medical and dental coverage with Anthem is effective this Saturday—October 1st! Please remember that your Coventry and United Concordia enrollments terminate on 9/30 and that you MUST present your Anthem ID information for any services you use under the plan—including filling prescriptions—on/after October 1st. Be sure to update your providers in order to avoid inconvenient claims issues! Continue reading →

Flu & Tdap Vaccination Clinics Begin October 4

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Get Your Flu Shot HereDid you know … it is estimated that an average of 200,000 people per year are hospitalized due to flu-related complications? Again this year, Albemarle County has partnered with Giant Pharmacy to offer Influenza (flu) and—new this year—Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination clinics at 50+ county locations. When you get vaccinated, not only are you protecting yourself, but you also are helping to protect your family, friends and coworkers. Onsite clinics begin October 4. View the schedule »

Highland Featured Web Exhibit: The Election of 1816

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James MonroeJames Monroe’s Highland is now featuring a web exhibit, The Election of 1816, created in partnership with Monticello High School’s Monticello Scholars! Highland offers special thanks to John Baran, Social Studies Department Chair and Gifted Resource Teacher, and to his students: Jillian Hesler, Nathan Martin, Adam McGill, Audrey Parks, and Aidan Stoddart. Continue reading →

VSUP PD Opportunities – Some Deadlines This Friday, September 30!

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VSUP LogoThe Virginia-School University Partnership (VSUP) has multiple conferences with registration deadlines that are coming up this Friday, September 30:

1. We are excited to announce that we now have a cohort of 39 coaches, administrators, instructional specialists, and teacher leaders registered to participate in our two-part “Instructional Coaching” offering. We can still accommodate a few additional participants, so we will keep registration open through this Friday, September 30. Continue reading →

Free Ornamental Gardening Workshop – Register by Oct. 8

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Piedmont Master GardenersFall is a great time to work on enhancing your garden for next spring! The Garden Basics – Fall Ornamental Gardening workshop offers guidance on how to make the most of the fall season and plan for your spring garden. The Piedmont Master Gardeners, in partnership with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program, is offering this FREE workshop on October 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please register by October 8. Get more information »

Fall 2016 Household Hazardous Waste & Bulky Waste Amnesty Dates

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Hazardous WasteResidential Household Hazardous Waste Days

Household Hazardous Waste collection at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center is scheduled from 9 a.m to 2 p.m. on Friday, September 30, and Saturday, October 1. List of acceptable items »

Bulky Waste Amnesty Dates

Saturdays throughout October, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Continue reading →

Letter to Employees: 2016 Bond Referendum

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Bond Referendum 2016Dear Colleagues:

This November, in addition to electing a new president and vice president, as well as a new House of Representatives member, Albemarle County voters will have the opportunity to cast a ballot that will directly impact 25 of our schools. For the first time in more than 40 years, voters will be asked to consider whether Albemarle County should issue general obligation bonds to finance capital improvement projects for local schools. Continue reading →

Crozet Trails Crew 7th Annual 5K Trail Race – October 8

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Crozet Trails CrewOn Saturday, October 8, 2016, the Crozet Trails Crew will hold their annual 5K Trail Race. You’re invited to join the fun! Registration ($20 online or $25 in person) includes race admission, a race t-shirt, and entrance into the Crozet Arts & Crafts Festival, which is held right after the race. There’s also a 400-meter Fun Run for kids up to 7 years old. Open the event flyer »

Race proceeds benefit the Crozet Trails Crew, a grassroots community organization whose mission is to connect Crozet and Western Albemarle with trails and greenways.