Ashlawn

School Board Meeting
2025-05-01 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-04-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-27 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-02-13 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-01-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) and 9 more dates
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

2025 Ashlawn Best Buddies walk in DC
2025-04-26 08:30 - 12:00
Register to join the walk or donate to help support our Ashlawn Best Buddies program.

No School for Students - Grade Prep Day
2025-04-21, 2025-01-31, 2024-11-05

Spring Break
2025-04-14 - 2025-04-18, 2024-03-25 - 2024-03-29

End of 3rd Quarter
2025-04-11

Ashlawn Science Expo
2025-04-10 18:00 - 19:30

New Date: School Board Budget Work Session w/ BAC
2025-04-08 18:30 - 20:30
Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Public Hearing on Proposed FY 2026 Budget
2025-04-03 19:00 - 21:00

School Board Budget Work Session
2025-04-03 15:45 - 17:15
3:45 Budget Work Session #3
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Eid al Fitr
2025-03-31

School Board Budget Work Sessions
2025-03-25 13:00 - 16:00
1:00 Budget Work Session #1
2:45 Budget Work Session #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

March Madness food drive for AFAC March 17th-21st
2025-03-17 09:00 - 2025-03-21 16:00

No School for Students – Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-14

Elementary Early Release for Parent-Teacher Conferences
2025-03-13, 2024-10-10, 2024-03-14, 2023-10-19

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session
2025-03-12 13:00 - 16:30

Ashlawn Chick Fil A fundraiser for Best Buddies
2025-03-05 11:00 - 20:00
Chick Fil A fundraiser for Best Buddies (Seven Corners)
Wednesday, March 5th, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Please be sure to download the app and use the code BestBuds or mention Ashlawn Best Buddies if placing an order in-person. Thanks in advance for supporting Best Buddies!

Early Release for All Students – Professional Learning for Staff
2025-03-05

School Board Work Session
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Holiday - Presidents Day
2025-02-17, 2024-02-19

School Board Work Session (CANCELED WILL BE RESCHEDULED)
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #2
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.
Note: If APS is closed due to inclement weather, the Work Session will be rescheduled for a later date.

Ashlawn Winter Concert - Chorus, Band, and Strings at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium
2025-02-06 19:00 - 20:00
Ashlawn 4th & 5th grade Chorus, Band, and Strings will perform their winter concert at Kenmore Middle School.
(Participating students and families should arrive by 6:30 pm, with students dressed in concert attire.)

Early Release for All Students - Professional Learning for Staff
2025-02-05, 2025-01-15, 2024-12-11, 2024-10-30

No School for Students - End of 2nd Quarter & Professional Learning
2025-01-30

School Board Work Session
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30
Subject: Advisory Council on Teaching and Learning (ACTL) #1
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Summer Activities Fair 2025
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00

Holiday - Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
2025-01-20

Ashlawn Kindergarten Orientation
2025-01-16 09:30 - 10:30
Ashlawn Kindergarten Orientation
9:30-10:30
Ashlawn library

Ashlawn GCP - Cereal Mountain week
2025-01-13 08:00 - 2025-01-17 17:00
GCP NEWS: CEREAL MOUNTAIN
Ashlawn’s yearly Global Citizen Project event Cereal Mountain begins next week! Ashlawn will be collecting boxes of cereal to support our partnership with Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) in their work to end hunger in Arlington. The event is from Monday, January 13th through Friday, January 17th. Please drop off your donations of cereal each day and let’s see how many boxes of cereal we can collect.

Winter Break
2024-12-23 - 2025-01-03, 2023-12-21 - 2023-12-29

Ashlawn Beginner Level English class for parents
2024-12-13 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-12-06 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-11-22 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-11-15 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-11-08 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-10-25 09:15 - 10:30, 2024-10-18 09:15 - 10:30
Parents, Please check in front office. The beginner level English course will take place in our Ashlawn MPR room on Fridays from 9:15-10:30.
Dates as follows:
10/18
10/25
11/8
11/15
11/22
12/6
12/13
Any questions, please contact Celia Arnade – celia.arnade@apsva.us

Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
2024-11-27 - 2024-11-29, 2023-11-22 - 2023-11-24

Ashlawn New Progress Reports Q&A
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00
The first progress report will be available in ParentVue on November 18th. For additional support, Meghan and Holly will be available on Thursday, November 21st, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during Family Shopping Night at the book fair. If you need help accessing your child’s progress report in ParentVue or have specific questions, please feel free to stop by our table!

School Board Work Session
2024-11-19 09:00 - 16:30
9:00 Program Capacity Study and Class Size
10:45 Non-Traditional Secondary Programs
1:00 Boundaries and Options Programs
2:45 Budget
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Ashlawn Book Fair
2024-11-15 09:30 - 2024-11-22 16:00

Ashlawn Virtual Information Session on New Progress Reports
2024-11-14 18:30 - 19:00
Parent Information Session – Thursday, Nov. 14th
INFORMATION SESSION ON NEW PROGRESS REPORTS On Thursday, November 14th at 6:30pm, Ashlawn administrators will host a virtual parent information session to introduce our new quarterly progress reports. Families will learn about updates to the state standards in English Language Arts and Math, along with details on how these will be reflected in your child’s progress report throughout the year.
Check ParentSquare for the meeting link.

Holiday - Veterans Day
2024-11-11, 2023-11-10

No School for Students - End of 1st Quarter & Professional Learning
2024-11-04

Holiday - Diwali
2024-11-01

Emergency Preparedness Week - Lock & Talk
2024-10-30 18:00 - 19:00
Lock and Talk is a suicide prevention strategy designed to limit access to firearms, poisons, and medication for someone who may be at risk of suicide. It is part of a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention in Arlington County.
Join us in-person or virtually on Wednesday, October 30th from 6:00pm-7:00pm
for a Lock & Talk presentation by the Arlington County Department of Human Services at:
Kenmore Middle School
200 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
Virtual: Live stream link: https://youtube.com/live/PDqrUi9kI1U

Ashlawn Advanced Academics Overview: Virtual ONLY Family Session
2024-10-22 18:30 - 19:15 | Ashlawn library
Ashlawn Advanced Academics Overview: Virtual ONLY Family Session
The Microsoft Teams join link will be shared out via ParentSquare and in the Oct. 18th Ashlawn Learning Log
Presented by: Ms. Vicki Paris – Advanced Academics Coach
October 22, 2024
6:30 Pm – 7:15 Pm
Ashlawn Library

Ashlawn Advanced Academics Overview: Family Session In Person
2024-10-21 18:30 - 19:15 | Ashlawn library
Ashlawn Advanced Academics Overview: Family Session In Person
Presented by: Ms. Vicki Paris – Advanced Academics Coach
October 21, 2024
6:30 Pm – 7:15 Pm
Ashlawn Library

Unity Day
2024-10-17 08:30 - 16:00
Unity Day is being celebrated on this day throughout APS and nationwide.
WEAR AND SHARE ORANGE Send a visible message of building commUNITY through kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying.
October is Bullying Prevention month, and the National Bullying Prevention Center recognizes October 16 as “Unity Day.” The call to action is simple—to wear and share the color orange—as a tangible representation of the supportive, universal message that our society wants to prevent bullying, and is united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.
Because Ashlawn has picture day scheduled for the 16th, we will celebrate Unity Day on Thursday, Oct. 17th by wearing our orange!

Ashlawn Picture Day
2024-10-16 09:00 - 15:30

Register for Ashlawn Best Buddies by Nov. 1st
2024-10-16 08:00 - 2024-10-31 17:00
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization dedicated to building 1:1 friendships, leadership development, inclusive living, and integrated employment for individuals with disabilities. At Ashlawn, our mission in Best Buddies is to raise awareness of our Functional Life Skills program while increasing inclusion opportunities in our school and surrounding communities. What do Best Buddies do?

Monthly chapter meetings where we explicitly teach communication and inclusion strategies, such as using an Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) device
One inclusion opportunity a month to join our FLS classroom!

Inclusion opportunities can range from playing with our FLS students at recess, practicing reading to them in the classroom, and more!

Fundraisers and inclusive events throughout the year to raise money for Best Buddies programs like ours across the D.C. area.

Voted the VA/DC Outstanding Chapter of the Year in 2024, Ashlawn Best Buddies is aiming to expand our program and improve our school climate by creating a culture of acceptance and inclusion for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! We are looking forward to a great year celebrating inclusion!

Ashlawn Parents Registration Form 24-25
(Please fill out the Ashlawn form as well as the National Best Buddies registration which is linked in the last section of the school form. Both are required to participate in Best Buddies.)

October 7th - 25th: Ashlawn Halloween Costume Drive
2024-10-16 - 2024-10-25

No School for Students - Countywide Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-14

No School for Students - Elementary & Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences and High School Professional Learning for Staff
2024-10-11

Ashlawn Walk, Bike and Roll to School Day
2024-10-09 08:00 - 09:00

Holiday - Rosh Hashanah
2024-10-03

Childhood Cancer Awareness "Go Gold" - Wear yellow or gold
2024-09-27 09:00 - 16:00
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
To show support for all who are fighting, or have fought, Childhood Cancer, Ashlawn will “Go Gold” on Friday, September 27th. Please join in as we invite all staff and students to wear gold or yellow on that day.

School Board Work Session
2024-09-24 09:00 - 16:30
UPDATED
9:00 Instructional Technology
10:45 Partnerships
1:00 Career Center Programming
2:45 Planning Factors
Work Sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. Agendas and background information are posted one week prior to the Board Meeting on BoardDocs.

Ashlawn Back to School Night
2024-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
Schedule for Thursday, Sept. 12th

6:35 – 7:15 Session 1
7:20 – 8:00 Session 2

Session 1 and 2 are the same but gives parents with siblings the opportunity to go to a different grade.
MPR: Specialists will be stationed in the MPR for families to stop by to say hello.
Library: Online Packet completion, ParentVue, ParentSquare and any other tech needs.

Holiday-Labor Day (Thru Sept. 2)
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-02

First Day of School PreK & VPI
2024-08-27

First Day of School K-12
2024-08-26, 2023-08-27 - 2023-08-28, 2022-08-28 - 2022-08-29

Ashlawn Open House 2024
2024-08-22 09:30 - 11:00
Ashlawn Open House – Thursday, Aug. 22nd
Preschool – 2nd Grade is from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. and
3rd – 5th grade is from 10:15 to 11:00 a.m.

Ashlawn front office closed
2024-08-09 08:00 - 16:00
Ashlawn office closed Friday, Aug. 9th
Ashlawn front office closed for regularly scheduled maintenance. You may leave a message at 703-228-5270 if you have an urgent need. We will check emails throughout the day as well. The office will reopen on Monday, August 12.

Ashlawn Reading Nights
2024-08-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-07-31 17:00 - 18:00
Wednesday, July 31 – Grades 3-5
Monday, August 5 – Grades K-2
Ashlawn library both nights: 5-6 p.m.

Reading 5 – 5:30.
Book checkout 5:30 – 5:45.
Popsicles out front 5:45 – 6 pm.

Last Day of Summer School
2024-08-02, 2023-07-31 - 2023-08-01

School Board Retreat
2024-07-23 09:00 - 16:00

School Board Meeting - Organizational Meeting
2024-07-08 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

First Day of Summer School
2024-07-08, 2023-07-04 - 2023-07-05

Holiday - Independence Day
2024-07-04

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera (Virtual)
2024-06-24 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-04-01 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-30 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-11-20 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Virtual Open Office Hours for five minutes. To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. (Date and/or time are subject to change).
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

School Board Meeting
2024-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-23 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-16 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-05-09 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-04-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2024-03-21 19:00 - 22:00 and 9 more dates

Holiday - Juneteenth
2024-06-19, 2023-06-18 - 2023-06-19

Holiday - Eid al-Adha
2024-06-17

Last Day of Elementary and Middle School - Early Release
2024-06-14

Elementary Early Release
2024-06-12, 2024-06-05, 2023-06-06 - 2023-06-07

Last Day of High School - Early Release
2024-06-12

Public Hearing on Proposed CIP
2024-06-11 19:00 - 21:00
To sign up to speak and for speaker guidelines please click on the link: https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/sign-up-to-speak/.

Ashlawn 5th grade promotion ceremony @ Kenmore
2024-06-11 18:30 - 20:00
PROMOTION REMINDER: The Promotion Ceremony will be held at Kenmore Middle School Auditorium on June 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM. Tickets are not needed, come one come all to celebrate the Ashlawn 5th graders of 2024!

Open Office Hours with Bethany Zecher Sutton (Virtual)
2024-06-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2024-01-16 19:00 - 21:00

High School Early Release
2024-06-10 - 2024-06-12

Work Session on CIP with FAC and JFAC
2024-06-04 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Joint School Board/County Board CIP Work Session
2024-06-04 15:00 - 17:00
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Work Session on Planning Factors
2024-06-04 13:00 - 14:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage. For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
Agendas, background information and minutes are posted, when available, on BoardDocs.

Strategic Plan Work Session
2024-05-30 14:45 - 16:15

CIP Work Session #1 - 3
2024-05-30 09:00 - 14:30

Holiday - Memorial Day
2024-05-27

Open Office Hours with Miranda Turner (Virtual)
2024-05-13 18:00 - 20:00

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (School-Based PL)
2024-05-03

Open Office Hours with David Priddy (Virtual)
2024-04-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-18 17:00 - 19:00

Public Hearing on the School Board Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-04-23 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton (In-person)
2024-04-16 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for board members to listen to comments and concerns and discuss various topics with community members. Community members are welcome to meet with a Board member during Open Office Hours.
The sign-up link for Tuesday, April 16, Open Office Hours will be available on Friday, April 12. The Open Office Hours for April 16 will be in person and at the Columbia Pike Library. For more details go to https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/about-the-school-board/open-office-hours/.
Open Office Hours are not held during Winter or Spring Break or over the summer.

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day); End of 3rd Quarter
2024-04-15

Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
2024-04-10

Budget Work Session with the Budget Advisory Council (BAC)
2024-04-09 18:30 - 20:30
All work sessions occur on the second floor in the Board Room of the Syphax Education Center, 2110 Washington Blvd., Arlington, VA. In addition, all work sessions are live-streamed and can be viewed any time after the meeting by visiting the School Board Work Sessions webpage.
For additional information or questions, please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us.
The schedule listed below is subject to change.
Agendas, background information, and minutes are posted on BoardDocs when available.

Joint School Board/County Board Budget Work Session at Bozman Government Center
2024-03-22 15:00 - 17:00

Budget Work Session
2024-03-19 09:00 - 17:00

High School Early Release (School-Based PL)
2024-03-15

No School for Elementary & Middle School Students - Parent-Teacher Conferences
2024-03-15, 2023-10-20

Public Hearing on Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget
2024-03-14 19:00 - 21:00

No School for Students (Primary Election Day)
2024-03-05

Superintendent's Proposed FY 2025 Budget Presentation
2024-02-29 19:00 - 21:00

Open Office Hours with Cristina Diaz-Torres (Virtual)
2024-02-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-11-06 18:00 - 20:00

Parent Info Session for Rising Ashlawn Kindergartners
2024-02-22 09:15 - 10:15 | Ashlawn library

Work Session #2 on ACTL
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:30

Work Session #2 on ACTL #2
2024-02-20 18:30 - 20:00

Open Office Hours (In person)
2024-02-12 17:00 - 19:00
School Board member Miranda Turner will host in-person Open Office Hours on Monday, February 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Arlington Career Center, 816 S. Walter Reed Dr., Arlington, VA.
Ms. Turner will manage the Feb. 12 Open Office Hours slightly differently. Please carefully review the following information to ensure you sign up accordingly.
Schedule

5 – 6:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will conduct an open forum meeting to listen to comments and concerns on various topics and facilitate an open discussion where everyone is welcome to attend.
6 – 7:00 p.m.: Ms. Turner will meet individually with participants seeking a one-on-one private conversation. To schedule an individual meeting, participants must sign up ahead of time using the SignUp Genius link that will be posted here from February 9 through February 12 and select a time slot. Availability will be on a first-come, first-served basis.

During Open Office Hours

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board members to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment or offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Schedule subject to change to accommodate participants or circumstances.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Early Release for Elementary/Middle/High School (Countywide PL for Staff)
2024-02-07, 2023-12-06

No School for Students (Grade Preparation Day)
2024-01-29, 2023-11-07

End of 2nd Quarter
2024-01-26

Ashlawn 2024 Winter Concert
2024-01-25 19:00 - 20:00
Mark your calendar for the upcoming winter Chorus, Band, and Strings concert!
The concert, featuring many of our talented 4th and 5th grade musicians, is on Thursday, Jan. 25th at 7pm, here at Ashlawn gym.
Students should arrive by 6:30pm for a warm-up in the Music rooms.

Work Session on ACTL #1
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30

Cafecito for parents
2024-01-19 09:15 - 10:15

Holiday - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2024-01-15

Ashlawn Cereal Mountain Food Drive for AFAC (Arlington Food Assistance Center)
2024-01-12 08:00 - 2024-01-16 16:00, 2024-01-11 08:00 - 2024-01-15 16:00, 2024-01-10 08:00 - 2024-01-14 16:00, 2024-01-09 08:00 - 2024-01-13 16:00, 2024-01-08 08:00 - 2024-01-12 16:00

School Board Meeting - CANCELED
2024-01-11 19:00 - 22:00

Work Session on ACTL #1 - CANCELED
2024-01-09 18:30 - 20:30

Holiday - New Year’s Day (Observed)
2024-01-01

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-09 13:30 - 14:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Lubber Run Community Center, 300 N Park Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

APS Library Services: Virtual Parent Information Session
2023-12-07 19:00 - 19:45
APS Library Services provides many eBooks and databases for students to use while at school and outside of school hours. If you would like to know more about how to support your child in using these resources, please attend a session with Amy Hailey, Supervisor of Library Services.
Register for a session using this link

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-07 18:15 - 19:15
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At the Gates of Ballston, 4108 North 4th Street, Arlington, VA 22203
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 6-6:30 p.m.
SPANISH: 6:30-7:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

VIRTUAL ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
Online Link for Session: https://teams.microsoft.com/convene/meetings/313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702__c4fbf504-2f7f-465f-beba-d8331b66de4a__19:meeting_ZjcyNWE2NzItMmU2YS00NDJjLThhMmQtYjkwZTE0YzZlZjcw@thread.v2__0/join?tenantId=313708a6-b7e9-492c-ac7a-f19734f3f702
ENGLISH: 11-11:30 a.m.
SPANISH: 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

ParentSquare Support Session for Families
2023-12-05 17:30 - 18:30
Join us for a ParentSquare family support session!
At Randolph Elementary, 1306 S Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22204
Learn how to:

Decide when and how often you want to receive notifications (District and School messages)
Engage in two-way communication with teachers
Keep track of important information
Connect with your school community

Child Care, Coffee & Snacks Provided
In partnership with AHC (Affordable Homes & Communities)

Open Office Hours with Reid Goldstein (Virtual)
2023-12-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-10 19:30 - 21:30

Work Session on Planning Factors
2023-11-14 13:30 - 15:00

Work Session on Strategic Plan Foundation
2023-11-14 11:15 - 12:45

Work Session on Social Emotional and Mental Health
2023-11-14 09:30 - 11:00

Ashlawn Fall Book Fair
2023-11-13 08:30 - 2023-11-17 16:00

School Board Meeting
2023-10-26 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41.
The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.Please click on this link to watch live-stream:
https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

In Person - School Board Open Office Hours with Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton
2023-10-23 18:00 - 20:00
On Monday, October 23, Board members Mary Kadera and Bethany Zecher Sutton will host an In-Person Open Office Hours from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Central Library (Quincy Room) located at 1015 Quincy St., Arlington, VA. Visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis. To ensure that Board Members have an opportunity to meet with all visitors, they may need to limit the time spent with each individual or group. Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to allow community members to speak to Board members on various topics. During Open Office Hours:

Participants are expected to be courteous and respectful. If a participant is disruptive, it may be necessary for the Board member to end the meeting early.
Personnel matters are confidential. Visitors are asked to respect that confidentiality; the School Board member cannot comment nor offer their individual opinion on such matters. This silence should not be treated as an indication of any particular position on the matter.
Statements that personally attack individuals or do not relate to Arlington Public Schools’ business are not appropriate for discussion. You will be asked to limit your remarks to issues related to Arlington Public Schools’ business.
Participants are welcome to share their comments in writing by sending them to school.board@apsva.us. A copy of the remarks will be distributed to all Board members.

Please contact the School Board Office at 703-228-6015 or school.board@apsva.us if you have any questions.

Unity Day
2023-10-18 09:00 - 16:00
Wear and share orange for: kindness, acceptance, inclusion. Show them what a Global Citizen looks like!

Ashlawn Picture Day
2023-10-16 09:00 - 16:00
Ashlawn School pictures – bring your smile!

School Board Meeting
2023-10-12 19:00 - 22:00
School Board meetings are broadcast live below and live feed is available on Comcast Cable Channel 70 and Verizon FIOS Channel 41. The meetings are re-broadcast on Fridays at 9 p.m. and Mondays at 7:30 p.m. immediately following the meeting.
Please click on this link to watch live-stream:https://www.apsva.us/arlington-school-board/school-board-meetings/watch-school-board-meetings/

No School for Students (Countywide PL for Staff)
2023-10-09

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-10-03 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-27 18:30 - 20:30
Note: This session will be held in Spanish with interpretation available in English
Development of the 2024-30-Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan Community Forum
2023-09-26 18:30 - 20:30
During the 2023-24 school year, Arlington Public Schools will work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop the 2024-30 APS Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan serves as a roadmap to guide and focus our work as a school division to provide high-quality educational opportunities that support the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. The process to develop the 2024-30 Strategic Plan will led by APS Staff and a Steering Committee comprised of diverse group of stakeholders (students, parents, community members, teachers, administrators, and staff) and include multiple opportunities for all stakeholders to share their input and feedback throughout the process.
More information

Work Session on Student Climate and Culture
2023-09-26 13:00 - 14:30

Work Session on Boundaries
2023-09-26 10:45 - 12:15

Work Session: Instructional Vision
2023-09-26 09:00 - 10:30

Holiday - Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

Open Office Hours
2023-09-11 19:00 - 21:00
Open Office Hours is a forum for Board members to listen to comments and concerns and to discuss various topics with community members. Each Board member will share what they heard during Open Office Hours with the entire Board and the Superintendent.
To participate, individuals must sign-up ahead of time using the SignUpGenius link posted the Friday before Open Office Hours and select a time slot for an individual meeting. The sign-up link for the September 11 Open Office Hours will be available on the afternoon of Friday, September 8.

Ashlawn Back to School Night - Sept. 6th
2023-09-06 17:30 - 19:00
Ashalwn Back To School Night SEPTEMBER 6th 5:30-7:00 (FOR ADULTS ONLY)

5:30pm DOORS OPEN AND PARENTS PROCEED TO THEIR CHILD’S CLASSROOM
5:35- 6:15- FIRST SESSION
6:15-6:30- SWITCH TIME
6:30-7:00 SECOND SESSION (THIS IS ONLY FOR PARENTS WHO COULD NOT ATTEND THE FIRST SESSION DUE TO EITHER THE TIME OF THE EVENT OR HAVING MULTIPLE CHILDREN AT ASHLAWN)
5:30- 7:00 You may visit the specialist teachers (art, music, PE, and GCP)
5:30- 7:00 AOVP Parent Help

Elementary Back-to-School Night (check with your school for time/location)
2023-09-06

Holiday - Labor Day
2023-09-04, 2023-08-31 - 2023-09-01, 2022-09-01 - 2022-09-02

First Day of PreK & VPI
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-29

School Board Meeting
2023-08-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-08-03 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-07-20 18:00 - 21:00

Staff Return (In-Service)...
2023-08-16 - 2023-08-17

New Teacher Orientation
2023-08-13 - 2023-08-16

School Board Meeting - Organizational
2023-07-06 09:30 - 11:30

Holiday - Independence Day
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-04
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Last Day of Middle School - Early Release
2023-06-14 - 2023-06-15

Last Day of High School - Early Release & Elementary Early Release
2023-06-13 - 2023-06-14
