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.
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Instruction in Motion: Bringing PE into the Classroom
There is a body of research that the brain sustains focus with natural light, fresh air, and movement. Many of our elementary school educators use “get up and move” activities routinely during the day. Physical Education teachers often help with strategies to increase physical activity in the classroom beyond PE and recess opportunities. Check out this supporting article, Instruction in motion brings PE into classroom, featured in the April issue of District Administration magazine.
Performance Appraisal Survey – Participate by March 28
As we move into the final evaluation phase of our performance appraisal systems, we would like to be proactive in answering related questions. We are in the process of creating a Question and Answer document in response to questions regarding the final appraisal process for the Teacher Performance Appraisal (TPA), Administrator Performance Appraisal (APA), Classified Staff Performance Appraisal, and Teaching Assistant Performance Appraisal (TAPA). Continue reading
Arts, Culture & Design in Schools Grants – Apply by April 30
Thinking ahead to next year? Each Arts, Culture & Design in Schools Grant from Target is $2,000. Grant applications will be accepted through 1 p.m. EDT on April 30. Apply now!
Target funds in-school arts programs that enhance students’ classroom curricula by bringing the arts and cultural experiences to schools, such as in-school performances, artist-in-residency programs, and workshops in schools. Programs must take place between September 2014 and August 2015.
Summer Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
As parents prepare for the Summer, a common issue we hear is that there are few resources for children with disabilities in the Summer. Charlottesville Parks and Recreation has compiled some excellent summer camp options for families of children with disabilities to consider. Registration begins April 1! We encourage you to share these resources with parents. Continue reading
Makeup Day Survey: Thanks for Participating!
Thank you for taking the time to participate in our survey regarding options for school makeup days for inclement weather. We had 6,033 responses from 4,058 parents; 1,331 staff members; and 644 students. Continue reading
Stratford Hall Summer Institute for Teachers, July 16-19
From the afternoon of July 16 through noon on July 19, 2014, teachers from across Virginia and the nation will have the opportunity to experience life on an 18th century colonial plantation, Stratford Hall, on the Potomac River south of Washington, D.C. The 4th Annual Stratford Hall Summer Institute will focus on Stratford Hall, the Lee family, and the Atlantic world in the revolutionary period. Topics of study will include slavery, politics of revolution in Virginia, domestic life, and the relationship of private life to public affairs of the American Revolution.
Applications are now being accepted from teachers of United States and Virginia studies and pre-service teachers. Learn more >>>
Dominion Power’s 2014 Project Plant It!
Free resources for elementary teachers and students to learn about trees and the environment. The cornerstone of the program is the distribution of a seedling to each participating student on Arbor Day, April 25.
2014 STEM Essay Contest – Application Deadline: March 30
Young women in their junior or senior year in high school who hold at least a 2.5 GPA are invited to participate in the 2014 STEM Essay Contest, presented by the Virginia Council on Women in collaboration with the Science Museum of Virginia. The awardee will receive a $5,000 scholarship to an institution of higher education. Entries must be received by 9 p.m. on March 30, 2014. Governor Terry McAuliffe and First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe serve as Honorary Co-Chairs for the contest. Find out more >>>
Interested in Being an Instructional Coach? It’s Not Too Late to Apply!
We continue to accept applications for Instructional Coach vacancies for the 2014-15 school year. If interested, please apply by completing an internal application. You will be asked to upload your resume and letter of intent as part of the application. All full-time tenured teachers are eligible for consideration. Review of applications is on-going. Learn more about Instructional Coaching in Albemarle County.