Dear Friends of APS:
March is Arts in the Schools Month as well as Women’s History Month. Take a minute to learn about a woman pioneer and check out the Arts in the Schools Month brochure.

Upcoming APS Community Engagement Opportunities:

Due Mar. 7:        The Office of English Learners seeks community input on the Draft Five-Year Strategic Action Plan. Visit the Engage with APS webpage for details. Video recording of informational webinar and feedback forms are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Amharic and Mongolian. Feedback deadline extended to March 7.

Wed. Mar. 1       Community Conversations on Substance Abuse. Meetings are also open to elementary and middle school families.
7 – 8:00 p.m.      Wakefield High School, 1325 Dinwiddie St. 22206

Thu. Mar. 2         Community Conversations on Substance Abuse. Meetings are also open to elementary and middle school families.
7 – 8:00 p.m.      Washington-Liberty High School, 1301 N Stafford St. 22201

Thu. Mar. 2         School Board Meeting: Recognition of Posse Scholars; English Learners Update
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center 2nd FL

Tue. Mar. 7         School Board Budget Work Session #2 – Focus on School Board Priority #1:  Ensure student well-being and academic progress with a focus on innovation, equity, and evidence-based practices.
5:30 p.m.            Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258

Tue. Mar. 14       School Board Budget Work Session #3 – Focus on School Board Priority #2:  Recruit, hire, and invest in a high-quality and diverse workforce to ensure APS is the place where talented individuals choose to work; Focus on Priority #3:  Improve Operational Efficiency (including Safety & security)
6:30 p.m.            Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258

Thu. Mar. 16      School Board Meeting: Recognition of Arts in the Schools Month; Equity Update: Information on Special Education Annual Plan
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center 2nd FL

Tue. Mar. 21       School Board Budget Work Session #4 – Revenue and Enrollment Updates; School Board proposed changes to the FY24 budget
6:30 p.m.             Watch Work Sessions Live here or at Syphax Education Center, Rooms 254-258

Thu. Mar. 23      Arlington Substitute Teacher Job Fair open to community members
9 – 11:00 a.m.     Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204

Thu. Mar. 23      School Board Meeting: Public Hearing on the Superintendent’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center 2nd FL

Sat. Mar. 25        Arlington In-Person Teacher Job Fair, open to current and potential teachers and teacher assistants in all areas. No registration required.
9 am – 1 pm       Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd, 22204

Thu. Mar. 30      School Board Meeting: Action on the School Board Proposed FY 2024 Budget
7:00 p.m.            Watch School Board meetings live online, on Comcast Channel 70 or Verizon Ch. 41 or at Syphax Education Center 2nd FL

Arlington Community Events:

Due March 1      Art contest for K-6 students! Calling student artists! WMATA wants to feature your artwork on their Earth Day Metrobus. Metro is looking for students in grades K-6 to share through art how public transportation creates a more sustainable environment. Students can email their submission to metroart@wmata.com. The deadline for submissions is March 1. Learn more here.

Wed. Mar. 1       World Languages and Diversity Celebration! All are invited!
4 – 6:00 p.m.      Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr. 22204

Wed. Mar. 8       The Anatomy of Arlington’s Proposed FY 2024 $1.5 Billion Operating Budget: An Evening with County Manager Mark Schwartz, hosted by the Arlington Committee of 100
7 – 8:00 p.m.      Register here $10. Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Drive, 22203

Fri. Mar. 17         Leadership Arlington Class of 2024 Virtual Information Session for established or up-and-coming leaders interested in personal growth, civic engagement, and growing your community impact
12 – 12:30 p.m. Register here.

Tue. Mar. 21       Annual Legislative Breakfast hosted by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.
8 – 9:30 a.m.      Register here by 3/21

Due Mar 1 –        NAACP Scholarships for high school seniors who are Arlington residents or active members of a civic or faith-based organization in Arlington.

2023 Honored Citizens Award The Arlington School Board invites you to nominate outstanding community members for the 2023 Honored Citizens Award. Individuals must meet selection criteria and be committed volunteers who have gone above and beyond in supporting our students and schools. Nomination forms are due by 5 p.m. on March 13.

Share Your Feedback on School Board Policies Available for Public Comment
Review and comment on draft APS policies that are available for public comment on the School Board Policies for Revision and Amendment webpage.

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

Note:  To read Community Engagement Opportunities in other languages, use the auto-translation feature at the top of the page to select preferred language.

Thank you.

Dulce Carrillo
Supervisor of Public Engagement  |  School and Community Relations
Follow me on Twitter @dulceAPS