Tonight we held our fall bash and the students had a great time playing basketball and other games in the gym, singing karaoke, and dancing with their friends. Our next Bash is scheduled for April, but we will have some open gyms and dances between now and then.
Speak Up Survey
We encourage parents to take the Speak Up survey:
Taking the survey is easy! Follow these instructions to participate:
- Visit http://bit.ly/SU16survey.
- Select your group (i.e., Parents, Educators)
- Search for your school by entering your zip code or by selecting Virginia and selecting your school’s name from the list.
- Read the instructions and begin the survey.
CATEC Open House
The Charlottesville Albemarle Technical Education Center (CATEC) invites interested students and their families to their Open House on Wednesday, December 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will receive a facility tour, meet the instructors, learn about the various program offerings, and observe student demonstrations. Refreshments will be provided.
College Exploration Opportunities
- From March 3-6, 2017, AVID students will visit eight colleges in the Hampton Roads area. Students will stay at Wyndham Kingsgate, a resort in Williamsburg, VA. The trip cost is $300 and there are a few spaces left on the trip. All eighth graders in good academic standing are welcome to join. Students in Mr. McElroy’s and Mrs. Capps’s seventh grade classes have been invited as well. Please contact Natalie M. Capps at ncapps@k12albemarle.org if you’d like more information or a permission slips.
- BLAST is a free, three-day residential summer program for current 8th and 9th graders who have an interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Programs are offered at UVA, VA Tech, Hampton University, William & Mary, and Old Dominion University. Students should have a C+ or better average and will need to complete an application for the program. The application deadline is February 6, 2017 and Mrs. Capps is available to help you with the process.
Golden Apple Nominations
Nominations for the16th Annual Golden Apple Awards are open. This program honors outstanding teachers in public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City. One winner is selected from each school, and eight winners also will receive a $1,000 Golden Apple Grant, which can be used for classroom materials or to support the recipient's professional development. Listed below are the previous Walton winners. Nominations from colleagues, parents, and students are due to Mr. Walton by February 2, 2017. Nomination forms can be found at: https://www2.k12albemarle.org/dept/instruction/Pages/golden-apple-award.aspx
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
The Department of Education is pleased to announce that Virginia will participate in the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The PAEMST program was established in 1983 by the White House and is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology. The program identifies outstanding science and mathematics teachers, kindergarten through grade 12, in each state and the four United States jurisdictions.
Recognition is given to teachers of kindergarten through grade 12 in four award groups: elementary mathematics (K-6), elementary science (K-6), secondary mathematics (7-12), and secondary science (7-12). In 2017, up to ten state finalists at the elementary level will be selected from Virginia (up to five in each group). From these 2017 state finalists, a national committee will choose up to two national-level awardees (one in each award group) from Virginia. Each national awardee will receive a $10,000 personal award and an all-expense paid trip to recognition events and other activities in Washington, D.C.
The deadline for nominations from individuals, including students, parents, teachers, and administrators, is April 1, 2017. The nomination form should be completed early enough to ensure that the nominated teacher is given enough time to prepare an application that reflects exemplary teaching.
College and Career Readiness Core Skills Classes Starting January 10.
College and Career Readiness Classes are starting at Scottsville Elementary on January 10. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Reach your full potential in Reading, Writing, Math, and Computer skills. Earn your GED certificate or NEDP diploma. There is a new Distance Learning Program Available! Learn from home on your computer at your convenience with teacher support. For more information contact Kathy at 434-245-2817 or visit www.adultslearn.org .
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday, December 15: Winter Band, Chorus, and Orchestra Concert 6:30 p.m.
Friday, December 16: Winter Concert for Students at 9:15 a.m.
December 17-January 2: Winter Break-No School
January 3: Students Return from Winter Break
