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Happy Friday the 13th! I saw on 'X' that Dr. Duran was on the move today recognizing APS All-Stars. Congratulations to AEA members Kip Malinosky of TJMS and Courtney Hines of Carlin Springs ES! Our first Union Power Happy Hour started at 3:30 today at Cafe Sazon--join us!
On Monday we had our first Delegate Assembly meeting of the year--it was nice to have so many new faces representing AEA (Did you know that all members may attend meetings?). One of our goals for the year is to have a rep at every site. Do you know who your rep is at your site? We also welcomed 16 new members this week! We truly are stronger together.
As a reminder, when you have questions about the CBA or AEA please contact the office for an answer.
Get involved!
The following sites still need reps: Campbell, Discovery, Glebe, Integration Station, Long Branch, Montessori, Oakridge, Randolph, Science Focus, and Taylor. If interested, please email admin@aeava.org. We also have openings on some of our committees--please take a look on our website to see what might interest you.
As per the Collective Bargaining agreements, employees will now be a part of a Benefits and Wellness Committee. The needs of employees will be heard when considering changes in healthcare. AEA is allowed 6 members on this committee (3 Licensed/3 Support). Please let me know if you are interested.
There are also openings on several APS Advisory Councils: School Board Accepting Applications for Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year - Arlington Public Schools (apsva.us)
Upcoming Events
Union Power Happy Hours are returning!
Take Action
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
School Board Accepting Applications for Advisory Councils for the 2024-25 School Year
The School Board Advisory Councils and Committees provide input and feedback on APS instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations. We value input from parents and community members as part of the APS decision-making process. Click here to learn more.
Thu, Sep. 19 | School Board Meeting: Recognition of the Association of Latino Administrators and Superintendents (ALAS) Principal and Student of the Year; National Neighborhood Day; Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees; Academic Data Update; Action on FY 2024-25 Internal Audit Work Plan
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Tue, Sep. 24 | School Board Work Sessions on Planning Factors, Instructional Technology, Career Center Programming, and Partnerships
9 am – 4:15 pm Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Thu, Oct. 17 | School Board Meeting: Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month Latino Student Leaders; Student Services Update on Chronic Absenteeism; Information on School Board FY 2026 Budget Direction and School Board Legislative Package
7:00 pm Watch School Board meeting online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Arlington Community Events:
Sun, Sep. 22 | VACOLAO 2024 Latino Summit. Join Latino activists and leaders from around the state for networking, workshops, and more.
8:30am-6pm Register here. George Mason University, Fairfax campus
Fri, Sep. 27 | Festival Latinoamericano, hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation
5-9:00 pm Info & Registration | Arlington Mill Community Center, 909 S Dinwiddie St, 22204
Sat, Sep. 28 | 2024 STEAM PLUS 2-Day Seminar for 6th-12th grade students from Arlington & Alexandria, hosted by The Links, Inc.
11 am – 2 pm Register here. Nannie Lee Rec Center, 1108 Jefferson Street Alexandria
Arlington's VA250 events can be found on the Arlington Historical Society home page.
COVID-19 Vaccines
Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments link for more information on locations and scheduling.
Note: APS Community Engagement Opportunities can be found online with translations into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
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