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May 10, 2024
- May 19, 2024
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Updated: May 23, 2024
Happy Friday! I hope Teacher Appreciation Week brought lots of smiles. I share the sentiments of Dr. Fedderman (see News from VEA below). NEA, VEA, and AEA will always 'have your back'. Please know that there are a lot of people in the community who do appreciate you. We are in this union together because we know we deserve better.
We are getting closer and closer to wrapping up our collective bargaining negotiations. Our teams have a few more proposals to go through, and the finish line is in sight. We will be sending more information about the contract, Q and A sessions, and the contract ratification process in a few weeks. Please be sure to see the links below for Town Hall meetings and our annual All-Member Meeting.
If you'd like to come out and support our AEA-PAC endorsed candidates, endorsement voting is taking place from 10-6 at Drew ES on Saturday.
Happy Mother's Day weekend to all who celebrate :)
APS Recognizes Asian Pacific American and Jewish American Heritage Months
This May, as we observe Jewish American Heritage Month, we take this special opportunity to celebrate and recognize the rich contributions and cultural heritage of Jewish Americans. The Jewish community in the United States has been influential in shaping our society.
This May, we celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in the United States. AAPI communities have played a pivotal role in shaping the fabric of our society.
What APS is Celebrating and Recognizing This Month
Teacher Appreciation Week
This is a time to recognize all the hard work and dedication every APS teacher gives to ensure our students learn and thrive to the fullest.
Keep an eye out on APS social media platforms for special teacher shoutouts throughout the week. Use hashtag #ThankAPSteachers.
Learn more about Teacher Appreciation Week from the National Education Association.
Mental Health Awareness Week
APS is committed to supporting positive mental health and wellness.
APS provides and recommends a range of resources to support students and staff.
988: If you or someone you know is in emotional distress, 988 is a free resource available 24/7 by phone, text or online.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
This month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders.
More than 42 million people and one in 10 families in the United States have hearing, speech or language impairments.
Learn more from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
All Member Meeting
We will hold our annual all-member meeting on May 29 from 6:30 to 7:30. All current AEA members may attend. This is an opportunity to connect and ask questions. Please follow the following Zoom link:
Meeting ID: 897 0218 1684
Passcode: 162098
NOTE: You will need to sign on using your first and last name.
Get Involved!
We are accepting self-nominations for building representatives/delegates for next school year. Please email admin@aeava.org if you are interested.
Congratulations!
Schirley Soto of Syphax for being named and APS All Star for April!
The Virginia Board of Education yesterday released the 2023-24 Exemplar Performance School Awards to honor stellar performance and continuous improvement:
Arlington Traditional School earned the 2023-24 Board of Education Highest Achievement Award.
Wakefield earned the 2023-24 Board of Education Continuous Improvement Award. Learn more.
U.S. News and World Report released its list of top high schools, including Yorktown, which ranked 12th in Virginia, and Washington-Liberty, which ranked 20th. Learn more.
The school ranking company, Niche, announced its 2024 Best Schools awards:
APS ranks second best school district in Virginia of 131 school districts and is third in the DC Area.
APS ranks the best place to teach in Virginia and in the DC Metro Area.
Fifteen APS schools ranked among the top schools in the Niche ranking, including Dorothy Hamm, named Best Middle School in Virginia. View the APS Niche Report Card and all the rankings.
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
AEA G-Scale Town Hall
Time: May 14, 2024 06:00 PM
Meeting ID: 869 4235 8702
Passcode: 073064
AEA A-Scale Town Hall Meeting
Time: May 15, 2024 06:00 PM
Meeting ID: 823 7881 6891
Passcode: 705974
AEA X and O Scale Town Hall Meeting
Time: May 16, 2024 06:30 PM
Meeting ID: 886 2553 3575
Passcode: 428068
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities
Thu. May 30 | 9 am- 4 pm
School Board Work Sessions on the Capital Improvement Plan and the Strategic Plan
Watch Work Sessions online, on Comcast Ch. 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Note: APS Community Engagement Opportunities can be found online with translations into: Español Монгол አማርኛ العربية (Other languages)
Draft Policies
APS is currently soliciting feedback on three policies. The addition to the schedule is below. Feedback should be provided through the form on the Engage policy page. Advisory committees may also provide a supplementary memo through their staff liaison. Please complete the form and simply reference that the comments are in the memo. Thank you for working with us as we review our policies.
Number | Policy Title & Link to Draft Policy | Anticipated SB Action | Comment Period Closes | Policy Questionnaires |
D-10.1 | July 2024 | June 6, 2024 | ||
D-12.3 | July 2024 | June 6, 2024 | ||
E-3.30 | July 2024 | June 6, 2024 |
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