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Connections

Volume 4, Issue 4 | December 2024

ConnectionsVolume 4, Issue 4 | December 2024

A Message from the Superintendent

Entering a Season of Thanks

Happy almost-Thanksgiving, ACPS!


I hope that this holiday break will bring you relaxation, good food, and quality time spent with loved ones. As we enter the holiday season, I hope you will also take a moment to pause and reflect on the growth and achievements of this school year.


One item of note from this semester is the transition of Families Helping Families from a nonprofit to a legacy fund that is now housed under the Albemarle Foundation for Education! This transition will allow Families Helping Families connect more directly and broadly with our school community and help the AFE provide even more resources to our schools. Make sure to give the recording of our latest Community Information Session below a watch for more information if you weren't able to make it to the meeting!


Thank you once again for all that you do to make our school community so exceptional. I look forward to seeing everyone back after the break, refreshed and ready for the opportunities that await in the new year.


Sincerely,

Dr. Matthew Haas

Superintendent
NEW! Check out Dr. Haas' weekly check-in with staff!

In Case You Missed It

A lot has happened this month! Here's what we think is important to know:

ACPS In the News

Catch a roundup of our news coverage in the month of November!

New Episode of Engage ACPS!

For this episode of Engage ACPS!, Meagan Maynard sat down to talk about our new Scholar Studios and how students can get involved. Give it a listen!

Community Information Session

If you weren't able to make it on our Community Information Session featuring the Albemarle Foundation for Education, catch a recording of the meeting on our YouTube channel!

This Month's Video Highlight

Virginia L. Murray Elementary School Tree Rangers

Monthly Calendar

Important Dates

Monday, December 23, through Friday, January 3

Winter Break, no school for students!

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, December 10

Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 11

School Health Advisory Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 12

Regular School Board Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Monthly Observances

Monday, December 2: National Special Education Day

Thursday, December 5: International Volunteer Day

Monday, December 9, through Sunday, December 15: Computer Science Education Week and Hour of Code

Saturday, December 21: First day of winter

Event Information

Youth Drug Use: Education and Awareness

Join us as a panel of experts talks about the dangers of youth drug use and how to prevent it. The in-person event will be held at Monticello High School but a livestream of the event will be available virtually.

When?

Monday, Dec 9, 2024, 06:00 PM

Where?

Monticello High School, Independence Way, Charlottesville, VA, USA

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Opportunities for You!

Communications Advisory Committee

We're looking for Community Members to join our Communications Advisory Committee! Learn more about this committee on our website.

Calling all community partners!

Are you interested in partnering with ACPS to help our students thrive? Join our community partner breakfast to learn more!

Did you know?

Giving Tuesday is coming up on December 3 and DonorsChoose has a terrific match set up for all donations to all active projects! Teachers are encouraged to create their projects on the platform as soon as possible so that the projects are live before Giving Tuesday. Visit DonorsChoose to see all the current ACPS projects and find some inspiration. Questions? Please email cpsdonorschoose@gmail.com!

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