Community Engagement Opportunities – June/July 2023

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Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:

School Board Now Accepting Applications for School Board Advisory Councils for the 2023-24 School Year
Advisory Councils and Committees provide input and feedback on the instructional and support programs, facilities, and operations of APS. Click here for more information.

Thu. June 22       School Board Meeting: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL), Budget Advisory Council (BAC) & Advisory Council on School Facilities and Capital Programs (FAC) Annual Reports
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Sat. June 24        Marcus Alert Community Education Day, a fun family event to learn about DHS programs, hosted by the Dept. of Human Services.
11 am – 3 pm      Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th St. S 22204

Tue. June 29      (New date/time) School Board Work Session on the Pre-Planning for the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
7:00 p.m.            Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258

Thu. July 6          School Board Organizational Meeting: Election of the Chair & Vice-Chair of the Board; Appointment of the Clerk & Deputy Clerk of the Board, etc.
10:30 a.m.          Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Thu. July 20       School Board Meeting: Appointments to School Board Advisory Committees
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70, Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204

Arlington Community Events:

Wed. June 14     Free screening of Black Wall Street, The Greenwood Ave Project,  a documentary film that explores the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, hosted by the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington. Must be 21 + unless accompanied by a parent
7:00 p.m.             Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, 2903 Columbia Pike, 22204

Fri. June 16         Juneteenth Celebration co-hosted by the Arlington Branch of the NAACP & Arlington Historical Society
7 – 9:00 p.m.      No tickets or reservations required. Arlington Historical Museum, 1805 S Arlington Ridge Road, 22202

Fri. June 16         Second annual Pride Prom: New York State of Mind, hosted by Safe Space NOVA to support LGBTQIA+ youth
7–11:00 p.m.      Sign up to chaperone or Purchase tickets. Torpedo Factory Arts Center, 105 N. Union St. Alexandria 22314

Sat. June 17        26th annual Blues Festival, “Arlington’s Best Block Party”, Free event hosted by the Columbia Pike Partnership
1 – 8:30 p.m.      Intersection of S Walter Reed Drive and Columbia Pike

Sat. June 17        DC United + APS Team Up to Offer discounted tickets for families and staff vs. Real Salt Lake.
7:30 p.m.            Use this link to access up to 30% off of tickets: https://fevogm.com/Arlingtoncounty

Thu. June 22      New date – Pride Month Celebration with free snacks, live DJ, games, and more, hosted by OUTstanding, an Arlington County Employee Resource Group
3:30 -5 p.m.       Courthouse Plaza, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. 22201

Tue. June 27       Annual State of the County & Public Safety Awards, hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce
8 – 9:30 a.m.      Register here. Army Navy Country Club, 1700 Army Navy Drive 22202

Sat. July 15          Free Edu-Family Boot Camp, 10+ Indoor & Outdoor Activities for students and parents, hosted by Edu-Futuro
9:30am-3:30pm Register here. NOVA Annandale Campus, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, 22003

2023 Historical Essay ContestThe Arlington Historical Society and Cherrydale-Columbia Masonic Lodge 42, host essay contest for students gr. 8-12. The topic this year focuses on the significance of the Arlington House estate. More information here. Deadline Fri. June 30

Scholarships for military-connected students. Learn about various Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Scholarships for students here. Contact AUSA Member Support at membersupport@ausa.org or 1-855-246-6269

FLU/COVID-19/RSV PCR TESTVisit this link for more information on locations and/or scheduling COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments.

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