January 2016 archive

Jan 28

Professional Development Opportunity

We are offering a PD session on February 19th, “IEP- Administrator Look Fors” . This session is a great opportunity to learn about the components of an IEP through the lens of administrator and what you really need to know prior to serving as an administrator in an IEP meeting. Marcellus Bland and Ashley Rehyer …

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Jan 28

In-School Student Teaching/Observation/Practicum Requests

Just as a reminder, with the various College/University programs that are currently being offered, we are receiving a large volume of in-school placement requests. When any type of placement requests are received, for Observations/Practicums or Student Teaching Placements, by the Universities/Colleges or their students and there is question as to whether we are partnered with …

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Jan 28

Data Services SEM2 Calendar – 15/16 School Year (Updated)

Hello everyone: Due to the recent inclement weather days, the Data Services SEM2 calendar has been updated and is attached. The dates and information that have been impacted are highlighted in yellow for your convenience. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Toni Markowski Message from Toni Markowski Additional Resources Document/File Action …

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Jan 28

Division-Wide Teacher Hiring Event

Hello, I am attaching a document with details about our division-wide hiring event taking place 2/20 at Glen Allen HS. Within the letter is a google doc for you to identify the folks from your school who will be attending. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you! Message from Mandy Baker …

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Jan 15

2016 Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey

In the next week, you will be receiving school-specific information from Helen Whitehurst about the administration of the Virginia Secondary School Climate Survey. This is different than the stakeholder surveys being conducted by HCPS. This survey is a required component of the annual school safety audit process and measures student and teacher perceptions of school …

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Jan 15

2016 R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence

The Community Foundation invites nominations from students, parents, colleagues, school staff and administrators (except for the school principal), and the community at large for outstanding HCPS teachers. All nominees must have completed at least three years of full-time teaching. Nominations must be submitted online through the Community Foundation’s website by 5 p.m., February 22nd. For …

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Jan 12

Correction: Parent Survey Communication

Several folks have provided feedback for the parent communication this evening (see earlier blog post). So, all parents will be getting the phone call and only parents at schools choosing to do the survey online will be sent the email with the online link. This should help with any incentive you have planned. Thanks for …

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Jan 12

Gifted Schedule for 2016-17

Just a reminder that 6th grade gifted enrichment is mandatory. In addition, starting next year we will offer a gifted elective with high school credit. Requirements: Students must be identified gifted through HCPS prior to enrollment. A full year of gifted enrichment is required in 8th grade (or one semester in 7th grade and one …

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Jan 12

Stakeholder Survey Parent Communication

On the evening of January 12th, the following information will be sent to parents regarding the Stakeholder Survey. Please feel free to use this language in any follow up reminders that you would like to send during the survey window. ROBOCALL: Hi everyone, this is Andy Jenks, director of Communications and Public Relations. Today I’m …

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Jan 11

Goodwill Denim Drive

Goodwill has reached out to us to see if there are any schools, PTA’s, or other groups that are willing to donate their old denim. They’re calling it the 2016 Big Denim Drive. Goodwill intends to award $10,000 in prize money to the top three elementary, middle, and high schools. ($1,000 for first place, $750 …

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