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Save the Date: Annual We Notice Employee Recognition and Service Celebration – April 23

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Put This on Your CalendarThe Albemarle County Student Advisory Council, in partnership with Albemarle County Public Schools, has kicked off the annual We Notice Program! Students, parents, and employees are invited to recognize a teacher or staff member whose work should be celebrated. Any ACPS employee (teacher, office associate, building services team member, teaching assistant, cafeteria worker, school nurse, bus driver) is eligible for recognition, but nominations must be received by March 28. Open the recognition form »

Join us for the We Notice Employee Recognition and Service Celebration on April 23, 4:30 to 6 p.m., at the McIntire County Office Building, Lane Auditorium.

Situational Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) Event on March 30

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ACPD PatchIn light of tragic events in our community, many leaders, stakeholders and advocates came together, agreeing that we needed additional education regarding situational awareness, personal safety and domestic violence. After seeing the success of the AWARE (Always Watch and Recognize (your) Environment) event for students at Monticello High School, we wanted to expand on the topic and open up the conversation to everyone in our community. The next event focused on safety is called SAFE, Situational Awareness for Everyone. Join the Albemarle County Police Department for this special event on Monday, March 30, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Monticello High School. Read the news release »

Last Day of School & Office Closures Due to Inclement Weather

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Last Day of School 2015The last day of the 2014-15 school year for students will be Tuesday, June 9, 2015. The last work day for teachers will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015. View an update on where we stand with inclement weather make-up days.

As a reminder, General Government classified staff and School Division classified staff are no longer treated the same in the case of closures due to inclement weather. Continue reading →

Classified Staff Performance Competencies Review: We Want to Hear From You!

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Your Voice CountsAttention classified employees! Last week, Assistant Superintendent Matt Haas shared about our current review of the competencies used to recruit, hire, develop and evaluate our classified employees. At this time, you are invited to share your thoughts about what our competencies should be. Please provide your feedback through this short survey. The survey will remain open through Friday, March 27. Continue reading →

Life After High School Transition and Resource Fair – Mar. 21

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LAHS Transition ConferenceThe Life After High School Transition and Resource Fair is a FREE event for middle and high school students with disabilities or special needs and their parents. This special event will include presentations, Q&A, a resource fair, door prizes, and refreshments!

Join us on Saturday, March 21, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at CATEC, located at 1000 E. Rio Road in Charlottesville. Continue reading →

Registration Deadline Approaches for Summer 2015 I’m Determined Youth Summit

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I'm Determined LogoThe Virginia Department of Education’s I’m Determined project, in conjunction with the Partnership for People with Disabilities, invites applications for sponsorship to the 9th Annual I’m Determined Youth Summit at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, June 17-19, 2015. Applications must be submitted by 5 p.m. on March 20. Continue reading →

ChemFest is March 28: Free Science Demonstrations & Activities for Kids

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ChemFest 2015Presented by Alpha Chi Sigma, the University of Virginia’s professional chemistry fraternity, ChemFest celebrates chemistry through fun and engaging experiments that aim to get students interested in science. A chemistry magic show also will be held to demonstrate the most impressive and exciting experiments! This free event is geared toward elementary and middle school students, but older students and adults will enjoy it as well. Join the fun on Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Venable Elementary School, 406 14th Street, Charlottesville. “Join” the event on Facebook »