Seeing as February is National Heart Month, we wanted to take the opportunity to tell you how much you mean to each of us! You fill our hearts each day with joy and gratitude as we watch you teach and work with your students. I know there is a lot going on in our school system and it's easy to get sucked into the craze of the effects of the ongoing pandemic but I want you to know much we appreciate you and how grateful we are for everything you do! We also recognize that many of the things you do go unnoticed, please know we care and value each of you!!!
Check out the Compiled List of Black History Month Resources for ideas to incorporate into your lessons this month.
Looking to learn more about the Winter Olympics. The official Olympics Website has some interesting resources for your review. Learn about each of sports, past history, athletes, schedules and more.
Are you incorporating any aspect of the Olympics into your classroom? Tell us how!
It’s that time of year where we see vacancies and program growth opportunities.
As a professional courtesy, please do not hesitate to reach out if you are considering/interested in a change or there is discussion of program growth.
If you choose to participate in the voluntary transfer process, please be sure to visit HR navigator https://intranet.aacps.org/Dept/HR/Pages/InternalVacancies.aspx to view/apply for open positions. You should begin to regulary check the portal in March. Don’t rely on the notifications you set to alert you to vacancies that you might be interested in pursuing – I’ve been told they are not reliable.
March 1- Voluntary Transfer process begins
April 15- Resignation deadline for Unit I 10-month employees in order to retain benefits through August
May 1- Non-tenured resignation deadline
July 1- Tenured resignation deadline
July 31- Voluntary Transfer process ends
If you are non-tenured and wish to be able to explore other transfer opportunities in AACPS, you must get permission from HR to do so. Here is the form to complete: Request to Participate in Voluntary Transfer Process (Unit 1 Non-Tenured Employee).pdf
Click HERE TO ACCESS THE COMPILED LIST OF BRIGHTSPACE TUESDAY TIPS
Don't forget about Brightspace Office Hours
Daytime- Monday-Friday 12-2:00pm
Evenings-Sunday-Thursday 6:00-8:00 pm
It is important to recognize the many wonderful things that are taking place in AACPS HPED every single day.
Please take a moment to nominate an amazing colleague to be featured in our "Shout Out" section each month!
This month's AACPS HPED "Shout Outs" go to...
ALL OF YOU!!! "Here's to a quality 1st semester or teaching!!! We've dealt with challenges, but we've risen above them on every occasion. Great job team!!! We are lucky to have each other. Keep up the wonderful work!!!" ~ Darren Gross, Brooklyn Park MS
The following equipment is looking for a new home, If you wish to claim any of the items listed below, please contact Nick Klug (nklug@aacps.org). First come, first served, based on the timestamp on reply. Thanks!
Relay Batons
Wireless Mic Headset- Qty. 5
Still in search of (ISO) - metal 45 lbs weight room plates