Next Wednesday, November 11, 2015, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors and School Board will recognize those employees who have served our country in the armed forces during a brief ceremony at 4:45 p.m. at the County Office Building on McIntire Road. (This is a change from the previously scheduled time.)
The ceremony will include the reading of a joint resolution as well as student performances. All employees and their families are invited to attend. Continue reading
Making Connections will be at Monticello High School on Monday, November 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. The Making Connections 2015 Program is now available! Check the site often between now and November 2, as additional content will be added when it becomes available, including information about Health and Safety for Teachers. (Rumor has it, there are prizes involved!)
We are looking forward to seeing you bright and early on Monday! Don’t forget to carpool!
WHAT: Community Forum on “Free Range Parenting”
WHEN: October 27, 7:30 to 9 p.m.
WHERE: Burley Middle School Cafeteria, 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville
Albemarle County and the City of Charlottesville are hosting a forum on “free-range” parenting to foster a community discussion on how to provide children an opportunity to experience independence in a safe environment. Continue reading
Celebrate the National Day on Writing with New York Times Notable author Kate Messner! During the live Google Hangout on Tuesday, October 20, at 12 Noon, students will learn that published authors go through the same process as student writers, including prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing. RSVP today and you could win a class set of Kate Messner’s book, Rescue on the Oregon Trail (Ranger in Time #1).
St. Anne’s-Belfield School welcomes Dr. Sugata Mitra, 2013 TED Prize Winner, for the inaugural talk in the school’s Inspiration Speaks series. Dr. Mitra will speak on Thursday, October 15, at 6:30 p.m., and again on Friday, October 16, at 11 a.m. Space is limited. Reserve your FREE tickets now »
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? Then you should attend the Retirement Planning Seminar!
When & Where: Monday, November 2 | 5:15 to 7 p.m. | Monticello High School Forum
Whether you’re a seasoned worker, new hire, or just plain curious about the retirement process, Human Resources is offering an informative seminar on retirement planning. Continue reading
Attention Albemarle County and Charlottesville City residents: Rid your home of hazardous waste! Rivanna Solid Waste Authority will operate a Household Hazardous Waste Collection at their Ivy Material Utilization Center this Friday, October 2, from 2 to 6 p.m., and Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more »
Albemarle County’s 2015 Food Drive, Albemarle Against Hunger, will be held Monday, October 5, through Friday, November 6. If your school would like to participate in this endeavor, please contact Diane Mullins in the County Executive’s Office at dmullins@albemarle.org or IP phone ext. 75841.
Albemarle County police officers will gladly schedule pickups at all participating schools, and the County Executive’s Office will provide event posters. See the Food Drive Fact Sheet »
The Big Draw is the world’s biggest drawing festival with thousands of enjoyable, and mainly free, drawing activities that connect people of all ages with museums, outdoor spaces, artists, designers, illustrators—and each other. The Big Draw 2015 takes place October 1-31. The theme is Every Drawing Tells A Story.
Join in this annual festival of 1,800 events throughout the month of October. Once you register, you will have access to new Big Draw Resources, including Logos, Posters, Stickers, and mini magazines full of ideas. Get more details »
Martha Jefferson Hospital, in partnership with the Albemarle County Police Department, is hosting Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event, which aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of expired, unwanted or unused medication, will be held at Martha Jefferson’s Outpatient Care Center at Pantops (595 Martha Jefferson Drive). Controlled, non-controlled, and over-the-counter substances will be collected. The program does not accept sharps or discarded medical needles.