Albemarle County Public Schools will present a showcase of our finest student films from 6th to 12th grade in our first ACPS Student Film Festival on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Monticello High School auditorium. Students can submit films in narrative, documentary, foreign language, or experimental genres through the ACPS Student Film Festival website. Check the submissions guidelines on the web site for more details.
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Tips for Grant Writing Success, by Jennifer Whitenack
Every teacher, at some point in his or her career, is inspired by an idea that will create a unique experience and take learning to a new level in the classroom or expand students’ horizons beyond the classroom walls. Soon after inspiration comes frustration—great ideas usually require money we don’t have in order to become reality. Years ago, rather than give up on my ideas, I decided to try my hand at grant writing and have been pleasantly surprised by my success. I’m convinced that any teacher with a good idea can write a good grant application with some careful preparation. Continue reading
Reserve Your Space on the Mobile Mammography Coach!
It’s not too late to get a space on the Mobile Mammography coach for a breast cancer screening … just call 243-4704 to register!
UVA Mobile Mammography will be at five county locations starting this week:
County Office Building McIntire Road – Wednesday, November 13
County Office Building 5th Street – Friday, November 15
Albemarle High School – Monday, November 18
Monticello High School – Wednesday, November 20
Western Albemarle High School – Monday, November 25 Continue reading
Retirement Planning Seminar on November 20
Are you planning on retiring within the next few years? Just starting out in the workforce? Wondering where the money will come from when you retire? Not sure what your retirement options are?
Whether you’re a seasoned worker, new hire, or just plain curious about the retirement process, Human Resources is offering an informative Retirement Planning Seminar on Wednesday, November 20, from 5:15 to 7 p.m. The seminar will be held in Lane Auditorium at the County Office Building on McIntire Road. Continue reading
All Employees Must Complete 2013 Online Annual Training by November 20
It’s time once again for Albemarle County’s Online Annual Training (OATs)—a yearly review of policies, procedures, and other important information for all Albemarle County Public Schools employees. Please complete this required training by Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Completion of the training is a three-step process (view the presentation, take a short online quiz, and certify that you have completed the training) and takes about 20 minutes. For more information, including instructions and what to do if you experience technical difficulties, read the letter to staff from Matt Haas, Assistant Superintendent for Organizational & Human Resource Leadership.
IWitness Video Challenge – Submission Deadline: Dec. 2
Commemorating the 20th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List, the IWitness Video Challenge is guided by the theme Ordinary People – Extraordinary Actions. In this activity, students will listen to testimonies in IWitness, develop insight into the opportunities for change in their community, get motivated to make a difference, and build a video essay telling their story of how they made their community and our world a better place. Are you and your middle or high school students ready to make a difference? Continue reading
Middle School Honor’s Band Concert – November 6
Please join us! This Wednesday, November 6, our middle school honor’s band will perform their annual concert at Western Albemarle High School at 7 p.m. If you can’t be there in person, you can join us through live streaming!
Making Connections 2013: Program Now Available
Making Connections will take place on Monday, November 4, at Monticello High School from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Over 200 presentations and workshops are being offered by Albemarle County Public Schools teachers and community members, resulting in a menu of choices unparalleled by any other local professional learning endeavor and geared specifically to the work we are engaged in here in Albemarle County Public Schools. Continue reading
Region’s Top Singers in Concert Tonight at Monticello High School
You’re invited! The finest young singers in Charlottesville City and Albemarle County will be on stage tonight at Monticello High School for an Honors Concert beginning at 5:30 p.m. The performances are open to the public and admission is free. If you’d like to attend but can’t make it to Monticello tonight, you can stream the concert live!
Eighty-five singers from Charlottesville, Albemarle, Monticello and Western Albemarle high schools and the Blue Ridge School will perform in Monticello’s auditorium, and approximately 100 middle school singers will perform in the Monticello Forum. Continue reading
Political Activities: Employee Rights
During the election season, we want to provide a reminder to all employees regarding the Albemarle County School Board Political Activities Policy.