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Tuesday, June 18, 2013

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What's Happening in Arlington

APS to Broadcast and Stream High School Graduation Ceremonies

This year, Arlington Public Schools will broadcast all three comprehensive high school graduations live on AETV, Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FiOS Channel 41. The graduation ceremonies will also be streamed online for those who cannot attend and for family members and friends who live outside of Arlington County. (More) 

More Seats for Students More Seats for More Students Community Engagement Survey

APS needs your help as we continue to provide high quality seats for every student. If you were involved in the boundary process for the new elementary school at Williamsburg and the seven neighboring schools, we would like to hear from you. Please give us feedback on our community engagement process by completing this short survey. The survey closes Fri, June 28. For more information on the More Seats process and recent boundary decisions, click here.
 

SS Catalog Registration for 2013 Summer School

Most classes run from July 8 – Aug. 8 for elementary and middle school students, and from July 8 – Aug. 16 for high school students. For more information, including registration deadlines, the Summer School Catalog and the application, click here.  
 
New Online Course for Summer 2013: Economics & Personal Finance
 

2013-14 School Year Calendars Available Online

Click here to view the 2013-14 calendars. 
 

APS Snapshots Snapshots Highlights Wakefield Senior Projects

In this week's episode of Snapshots, Superintendent Dr. Pat Murphy discusses senior projects with coordinator Lisa Labella and Wakefield High School seniors. Senior Project offers each senior an opportunity for personal growth that is self-determined, easily observable, and ultimately empowering. (More)  
 

Green Scene Jefferson’s Community Garden Featured on Green Scene  

This week’s episode of Green Scene features the Jefferson Middle School Community Garden. The garden was started three years ago by a Girl Scout troop. Teachers have used the garden to create a unique learning experience for students. Parents, staff and students have been able to provide their input to help create the master plan for the garden. The school donates the produce to Arlington Food Assistance Center. (More)  

Awards & Honors

After the SOLs

From mid-May through the first week of June, APS students focus on taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests. But what happens after SOLs are completed? Through June 21, APS will highlight some of the many school and classroom activities that ensure learning continues through the end of the school year. Click here to see all of the featured activities.

Announcements

Photo Ops

 School Board Recognitions
VIP schools
The Board recognized eight schools that received Virginia Index of Performance Awards this year from the Virginia Board of Education (VBOE). 
 
 
Support Employees of the Year  
The School Board honored the 2013 Support Employees of the Year.
 
A-Scale
Adrienne Day, Stratford Program
 
C-Scale
Jacqueline Nampha, Washington-Lee
 
E-Scale
Charles Randolph, Career Center
 
G-Scale
Arunprit Bakshi, Yorktown
 
M-Scale
Clementina Reyes Molina, Carlin Springs
 
X-Scale
Denise Andrews, Barcroft
 
Support Employee of the Year Nominees  
 
2013 Support Employee of the Year Nominees