Dear Friends of APS:
Happy Spring! Thank you for your valuable support and for engaging with us. You make a difference for our students.
Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:
This Week
Th. Apr. 7 School Board Meeting: Special Education Annual Plan; Month of the Military Child Resolution; School and Community Relations / FACE Update; Action on School Board Proposed FY 2023 Budget; Information on Arlington Career Center Concept Design.
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41
Fri. Apr. 8 School Board/County Board Joint Budget Work Session: FY2023 Budget – Schools
3 – 5:00 p.m. Bozman Government Center, 2100 Clarendon Blvd. Room #307, 22201. Watch live online or via TV broadcast.
This Month
Th. Apr. 21 Budget Work Session #6 – School Board proposed changes
6:30– 8:30 pm Watch Work Sessions Live here.
Th. Apr. 28 School Board Meeting: Action on Arlington Career Center Concept Design; Information on School Start Times
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41
Next Month
Th. May 5 School Board Meeting: Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2023 Budget
7:00 p.m. Watch School Board meetings live online or on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41
Arlington Community Events:
Arlington County/Curative COVID-19 testing kiosk at Sequoia Plaza (2100 S. Washington Blvd, behind Human Services Bldg.) Appointments are encouraged at curative.com. Free COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5–11 years old. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. COVID-19 Information Line 703-228-7999.
Last call:
Thu. Apr. 7 PreK Application Assistance Evening. Last chance to get in-person help before the April 15 deadline.
5-8:00 p.m. Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd. 22204
Wed. Apr. 13 What’s Next for Western Clarendon? Panel hosted by the Committee of 100
7 – 8:15 p.m. Register here.
By Apr. 15 Elementary School Options and Transfers. Families interested in attending a Pre-K/Elementary option school or program for the 2022-2023 school year must apply online between Feb 1 – April 15, 2022, at 4 p.m.
By Apr. 15 Latinx Leadership Academy for high school freshmen and sophomores, hosted by the VA Latino Higher Education Network. Program June 23-25, 2022 at James Madison University.
Now-Apr 15 FREE annual tax preparation for low-income and elderly persons, provided by ECDC.
By appt. 901 S. Highland St. 22204 (M-Sat, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) Call 703.685.0520, ext. 240 or email NTeferra@edgus.org
Now-Apr 15 AUSA Scholarships available! Applicants must be affiliated with the GW chapter of the Association of the U.S. Army to apply. Call 757-532-4410 or email C2101@gmail.com for more information.
Sat. Apr. 23 Arlington Teen Summer Job Fair for 14 – 18-year-olds, hosted by Arlington County
10 am-12 pm Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd St. South 22204
Sat. Apr. 23 Arlington Bunny Hop, a run to raise funds for Arlington-based charities, hosted by Clarendon United Methodist Church
8:00 a.m. Register here!
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Visit aps2016.apsva.us/Engage to learn more about engagement opportunities, School Board calendar, Arlington County’s Engage calendar.
Dulce Carrillo
Supervisor of Public Engagement | School and Community Relations
Follow me on Twitter @dulceAPS
