Beginning this school year, teachers will undergo a new evaluation system. This system, which was built from the combined efforts and input from an array of faculty and staff, will allow for more teacher/principal interaction, accountability for student performance and opportunities for professional and creative development. “We collaborated directly with teachers, principals and several departments Read More…
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Health care credit information
You have the opportunity to earn an annual $500 health care premium credit to be applied to your health care costs. All you have to do is complete a health screening by Oct. 31, 2012. The screenings are free, and include testing for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, a BMI analysis as well as questions regarding Read More…
Bring Your Own Device is a go
This year, students’ backpacks will go from carrying binders, pens and pencils to iPads, laptops and cellphones. The School Board approved the Bring Your Own Device initiative this past June, which will allow students to bring in their own electronic devices, such as a tablet or smartphone, to the classroom to be used as part Read More…
Update your AlertNow contact info
It’s that time of year again – the beginning of the school year. Should there be a need to notify you about any school closing, delay, or cancellation during the 2012-2013 school year, you will be contacted via the AlertNow rapid notification system. This is why it’s important that we have your most current contact Read More…
May/June 2012
See the May/June 2012 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: Superintendent’s Spotlight Award winners named! Free Shred-It Event and Backpack Drive at Princess Anne High School. 2013 VBCPS Citywide Teacher of the Year. A Celebration for Our 2012 Assistants of the Year! Dr. James G. Merrill named Virginia Superintendent of the Year. Read More…
April 2012
See the April 2012 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: Congratulations to our Newest National Board Certified Teachers. A Gift from the Heart. The Power of the R Principles. Future Focus – an update on the state of VBCPS. Kemps Landing Magnet School named a Mix It Up Model School. Coming Soon…the Read More…
February/March 2012
See the February/March 2012 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: Support the Virginia Beach Education Foundation. Congratulations to the Superintendent’s Spotlight Award Winners. A Celebration of Service. 35th Anniversary Ceremony of DAR Awards held February 22. Keever Named New Principal of Salem High School. Great Books at Parkway. Tell your friends! Follow us! Read More…
January 2012
See the January 2012 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: Connect with The Power of Belief. Movin’ On Up…Redux. HR sponsors Student Teach at the Beach event. Janene Gorham receives recognition for “Making IT Happen” in Educational Technology. Decisions, Decisions!. Virginia Beach Education Foundation. Tell your friends! Follow us!
November/December 2011
See the November/December 2011 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: 2012 Employee Survey. The Power of Belief…soon to be available. TGIF event celebrates Building Futures and Schoolwide grant winners! The Department of Human Resources hosts students in the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Program. Looking back at the 2011 Virginia Beach Robotics Competition and Read More…
October 2011
See the October 2011 edition of Kaleidoscope. Feature stories from this issue include: In the Spotlight. How do you actively engage eight- and nine-year olds in this rapidly changing twenty-first century lifestyle? Environmental partnership a first for VBCPS. Jewel’s Closet and What a Gem it is! Kempsville Meadows Elementary School celebrates its Watch D.O.G.S. Who Read More…
