Category Archives: Teachers – Elementary

Catch a Charlottesville Tom Sox Game on June 18 … for FREE!

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Charlottesville Tom SoxIn the mood for a baseball game? The Charlottesville Tom Sox are offering all Albemarle County Public Schools educators free admission to their home game on Thursday June 18, at 7 p.m. at Charlottesville High School. Just bring your Employee ID to the ballpark and get in free! Additional tickets may be purchased for $2. Also, 5% of all concession sales will be donated to Charlottesville High School.

The Tom Sox are passionate about giving back to the community around us, and we hope you can come out June 18 to enjoy a fun family night and watch the inaugural season of the Tom Sox!

P. Buckley Moss Foundation Offering Teacher Art Grants up to $1,000 – Apply by September 30

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P. Buckley Moss Foundation LogoThe P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children’s Education has Teacher Art Grants available up to $1,000 to be awarded in 2015 to educators who need assistance to further their 2016-2017 program goals. Applications will be considered for projects that integrate the arts into educational programs serving children in pre-K through grade 12, including students who learn differently. The purpose for this grant is to aid and support teachers who wish to establish or maintain an effective learning tool using the visual arts within the school day. Application packets will be accepted July 1 – September 30, 2015, for the 2016-2017 school year.

Local Summer Learning Opportunity: Making Engineering Everything

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VTEEA 2015 Summer ConferenceAlbemarle County Public Schools is hosting the Virginia Technology Education and Engineering Association 2015 Summer Conference, “Making Engineering Everything,” July 29-31. This event connects educators, administrators, artists, professionals, and more through a hands-on experience into making, engineering, electronics, programming, and research! Learn more »

Blackboard End-of-Year Recommendations and Annual Management Plan

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BlackboardAs the end of the school year draws near, here are a few suggestions and resources to assist you with backing up your Blackboard classes and transitioning your current class content and materials to new classes for next school year. Also, please review the Annual Blackboard Management Plan, which has been updated with important information, deadlines, and action items for next year. Continue reading →

Workshop: Inquiry-based Chemistry Education for K-5 Teachers and Students – Apply by June 5

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Chemistry LessonElementary teachers are invited to register for a one-day workshop entitled Inquiry-based Chemistry Education for K-5 Teachers and Students to take place Friday, June 26, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the University of Virginia (UVa). Instructors will include chemistry faculty and graduate students associated with Chemistry LEAD, UVa’s student-based chemistry outreach group that has been sharing science with K-12 students through inquiry-based lessons and demonstrations since 2009. Continue reading →

Using Stand Up Tables in the Classroom

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Stand Up DeskModernization of furniture in our schools offers more to young people than seating flexibility, easier collaborative access, or physical comfort. Furniture also makes a difference in a person’s physical health and capability to sustain attention. This Edutopia post was written by students to share their R&D regarding standing desks as an alternative to sitting.

JMRL’s Summer Reading Challenge, June 1 – August 31

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JMRL Summer ChallengeThe Jefferson-Madison Regional Library’s summer challenge is back! Beginning June 1, adults, teens and kids can participate in the same program, using the same process. Prizes include Barnes & Noble gift cards for four kids, Amazon gift cards for two teens, and an Amazon Kindle for one lucky adult! Don’t miss it—the program ends on August 31. Get the details »