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2016 #AskaCurator Twitter Initiative – September 14

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Ask a CuratorDozens of museum curators worldwide are taking to Twitter on Wednesday, September 14, with the hashtag #AskaCurator to field as many questions as they can. It’s an opportunity that comes only once a year. Learn more »

Last year, Western Albemarle High School joined the fun. The French teacher had the students write Tweets in French on paper, while another group of students in the library typed them into Twitter. “One of our students, who was in the school production of The Diary of Anne Frank, was thrilled to get an answer from the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam,” recalls Melissa Techman, school librarian at Western Albemarle.

International Dot Day Is September 15th-ish

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International Dot DayInternational Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began on September 15, 2009, when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book, The Dot, a story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities. Each year on International Dot Day, the inspiration continues as people of all ages rediscover the power and potential of creativity in all they do.

Join the growing global community of creativity champions using their talents, gifts and energy to move the world to a better place. Sign up now and celebrate Dot Day on or around September 15th-ish! Get started »

Culturally Responsive Teaching Certification: Open House on September 19

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CRTTeachers: Interested in pursuing your Culturally Responsive Teaching Certification during the 2016-17 school year? Come to our Open House on September 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Woodbrook Elementary. Attend an orientation session; meet our certified practitioners and hear about their experiences; and learn about the journey to enhancing your current practice with culturally-infused instruction. View the event flyer »

Interested in National Board Certification? Attend an Info Session on September 20!

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NBPTS LogoIf you have three years of successful teaching in one or more early childhood, elementary, middle, or secondary schools, consider joining Wendy Eckerle and Tessa Pehanick on Tuesday, September 20, at Baker-Butler Elementary School for an informational meeting about the National Board Certification process and benefits provided by Albemarle County Public Schools. Learn more »

  • Elementary school teachers: Please join us from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
  • Middle and high school teachers: Please join us from 4:30 to 5 p.m.

Planning to attend? Please RSVP to weckerle@k12albemarle.org.

Fitbit Program: Limited Time Offer!

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FitbitAlbemarle County has teamed up with Anthem (our new insurance provider) to offer a new wellness tool! Now through September 15, benefits-eligible employees may purchase one of six Fitbit devices at a substantially reduced price. Orders must be placed by September 15, so reserve your Fitbit today!

Find out more about this great opportunity, including features of the various Fitbit models, payment via payroll deduction, and program FAQs, on the BeWell Albemarle website.

Proposed Payroll Process Change

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PayrollA message from Susan Worrell, Chief Accountant, County of Albemarle (Aug. 31, 2016)

Finance Department Payroll Division is proposing a change to the payroll process in December, 2016.

Description of Change: The Finance Department Payroll Division and Human Resources propose processing one payroll run in the month of December 2016 and each December thereafter to be paid on the last business day of the month (for December 2016 this will be December 30) versus running two separate payrolls for School employees and County employees as has been the practice in the past. Continue reading →

Mobile Mammography Coming to a Location Near You!

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UVA Mobile MammographyThe UVA Mobile Mammography Coach is on the road with 3D capability and is headed to five Albemarle County locations this fall! Each clinic will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment. Restrictions apply. Get the details »

Call (434) 243-4704 to reserve your space:

  • Friday, September 9 – County Office Building, McIntire Road
  • Wednesday, September 14 – Albemarle High School
  • Friday, October 14 – Western Albemarle High School
  • Monday, October 31 – County Office Building, 5th Street
  • Friday, November 11 – Monticello High School

Albemarle County Kicks off Bond Referendum Public Awareness Campaign: Three Community Forums in October

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Bond Referendum 2016This November 8, the ballot in Albemarle County will include not just candidates for President of the United States and for Congress, but also a question on whether the county should issue $35 million in general obligation bonds to finance improvements at 25 of our 26 school facilities. Read our August 25 press release »

Learn More:

To learn more about the bond referendum, including FAQs and specific project details, visit the Bond Referendum 2016 web page. Continue reading →

PowerSchool Introduces New Gradebook

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PowerSchoolPowerSchool has released a new gradebook that is available for teachers to use with our current version of PowerSchool. The new gradebook is web-based (think “no more Java” and “accessible from almost any web enabled device”). It was designed from the ground up to be a gradebook that works the way teachers do. For the 2016-17 school year, teachers have the option to use either the new PowerTeacher Pro (PTP) gradebook or the traditional PowerTeacher Gradebook (PTG). The SIS Support team has compiled a variety of resources to help teachers decide whether PowerTeacher Pro is right for them and help them learn more about how to transition to the PTP gradebook. Continue reading →