The School Board has voted to approve the ten-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Budget, which resolves some of the elementary and secondary capacity issues through innovative programming and the addition of space.
Education Appreciation Basketball Games at Georgetown University
In honor of Education Appreciation Days, Georgetown University is inviting ACPS staff, students and families to come out to enjoy a Georgetown Hoyas basketball game at a promotional rate of 50% off.
Patrick Henry Community Advisory Group Introduced
Members of the Patrick Henry Community Advisory Group were introduced to the community at Wednesday’s Patrick Henry Community Meeting.
Deadline Approaching for Dream Fund Award
The last day to apply for a Teachers’ Dream Fund award is Wednesday, December 16. Applications will not be accepted after 5 p.m.
Teacher’s Scholarship Opportunity from the Audubon Society
The Audubon Society of Northern Virginia is seeking applicants for its scholarship, which offers teachers the opportunity to attend a free, week long, educator’s program on Hog Island in Muscongus Bay in Maine.
ELL Teacher Receives Literacy Grant for Bilingual Books Initiative
English Language Learner Teacher Mary Lagnaoui has been awarded a $2,500 literacy grant for her initiative to create a bilingual books project at George Mason Elementary School.
Social Media Tips Series: Getting Started on Twitter
Twitter is one of the most commonly used social media platforms. If you’re a beginner, learn how to get started successfully.
It’s Budget Time!
It’s budget time. You can have your say at the Budget Forum this Thursday.
Professional Learning Has a New Classrooms-in-Focus Video
Watch Professional Learning’s new Classrooms-in-Focus video that focuses on student discourse in an elementary classroom.
T.C. Williams Teacher Elected as Latin Chair
T.C. Williams High School Latin teacher Justin Redpath has been elected chair of the Virginia Junior Classical League.
Take Part in the Hour of Code
Take part in the Hour of Code this week and tweet out your pictures and video clips using @ACPSk12 #HourOfCode.