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September 6, 2024


    Happy Friday. Hopefully everyone is settling in to good routines and making great connections with both students and colleagues. How is everyone adjusting to the new cell phone policy? I've heard only positives thus far. Please let me know how it's going at your location.

    The bigger question for the week is how are YOU doing? I know recent events in the news have caused some of us a great deal of sadness, anxiety, and fear. It shouldn't have to be this way.


    What can we do when we feel helpless? We can vote in November for the candidate that we think will keep our students, our kids, and our colleagues safe. Our local, state, and national PACs endorse candidates that they feel will best protect educators and our schools.


    The links below are for groups you can become involved with on the local level (I have no affiliation with these groups, for the record).




    PS--Our amazing Administrative Assistant will be out next week--we thank you in advance for your patience and appreciate your cooperation with directing AEA questions to the office.





    Upcoming Events

    There are 12 slots left for this event--please contact the office if you are interested in participating.



    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.


    Fri, Sep. 13 | Monthly Youth Mental Health Training, for staff, families and the community. Participants learn how to recognize and respond to mental health needs or help a young person who is experiencing distress. Learn more and register.  


    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:


    Wed, Sep. 11 | Elections 2024: Quiz the Candidates Night, hosted by Advance Arlington

    7 – 8:30 pm Register here for virtual or in-person, Lubber Run Community Center, Oak Room, 300 North Park Road, 22203


    Sat, Sep. 14 | Teen Nights | Hosted by Arlington Parks & Recreation (also Sept 21, 28)

    7-10:00 pm Info & Registration | Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, 22203


    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.



    Provide Comment on Draft Policy


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