At its meeting on April 10, 2014, the Albemarle County School Board decided to extend the period of time for public comment on the proposed make-up days for the 2014-15 school calendar. This follows an earlier decision by the Board to consider building in several scheduled inclement weather make-up days in next year’s calendar. Continue reading
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April 24 is International Girls in ICT Day
The International Girls in ICT Day is an opportunity for girls and young women to get inspired about the information and communication technology (ICT) sector by getting a first-hand look into ICT institutions and listening to women role models.
Join us and organize a “Girls in ICT Day” event on or around April 24, 2014, and be a part of this initiative to empower young girls! Find out how to organize your event.
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Three ACPS Programs Featured in 18th Annual VSBA “Showcases for Success”
The Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) has released its 18th annual VSBA Showcases for Success directory, highlighting successful K-12 programs in Virginia’s public schools, including three Albemarle County Public Schools programs: CoderDojo Academy, Library Learning Commons, and M-cubed (Math-Men-Mission). Read the VSBA’s March 27 press release. Learn more about our featured programs.
Teaching Inspiration for Earth Day
April 22 is Earth Day! The WeAreTeachers Team has rounded up some of their favorite ideas for helping students learn about, honor, and care for our planet. Check out their Earth Day in the Classroom Pinterest board!
Human Resources Introduces “benefits FOCUS”
Welcome to the inaugural issue of benefits FOCUS, our new benefits update series that will run bi-weekly for the next few months, then quarterly thereafter. Leave issues, medical and dental plan … whatever the subject, we hope you will find benefits FOCUS a quick and important source of timely information about your Albemarle County Benefits. There’s a lot going on in the benefits world … Continue reading
ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grant – Deadline Extended to April 16
Since 2008, over 600 high school chemistry teachers have received ACS-Hach High School Chemistry Classroom Grants to support ideas that enhance classroom learning, foster student development, and reveal the wonders of chemistry. Applications are now being accepted for the 2014-15 school year! Teachers can request up to $1,500 for their ideas. Applications must be submitted by April 16, 2014. Find out more >>>
Phi Delta Kappa Wants to Recognize Outstanding Educators – Nominate a Colleague by April 18
The University of Virginia Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (PDK) invites you to nominate your colleagues for recognition at their annual awards banquet this May. This is a wonderful opportunity to honor the educational excellence exhibited each day in our public schools! Continue reading
Budget Update
Dear Colleagues:
Welcome back from Spring Break! I hope you enjoyed time with family and friends. Between now and the last day of school on June 12, time will seem to fly. With more than the typical number of inclement weather days we’ve experienced this winter, I know we all feel the importance of maximizing academic learning time for quality learning each and every day. Learning is at the heart of our work. Having said that, I would like to take this opportunity to update you on some current events at the state and local level that will impact our work. Continue reading
PVCC is Hosting the Richmond Ballet II on June 4 – Tickets are FREE OF CHARGE!
PVCC is hosting the Richmond Ballet II on June 4 at the V. Earl Dickinson Main Stage Theatre. Tickets are FREE OF CHARGE to all Albemarle County Public School students! There are 500 seats available for this performance, and tickets will be given away on a first-come, first-served basis. Continue reading
School’s Out for Students on June 12
At their March 27 work session, the School Board voted to make Thursday, June 12 the last day of school for students. The last day of school for teachers will be Friday, June 13. Learn more by visiting the School Closings web page.