Calendar of Events - Aurora Public Schools

Transition Plan Applications Due by 3/3

February 15, 2008

March 3, 2008

APS Transition Plan 2009-10

At its February 7 meeting, the Board of Education voted to discontinue the Employee Transition program beginning in the 2009-10 school year. The Board also determined it would revisit the program at a future date if the budget permits.

As a reminder, applications for the 2008-09 Transition Plan are due to Human Resources no later than 4:30 p.m., Monday, March 3, 2008. If you have not finalized your decision to transition for 2008-09, it is recommended that you still submit your application in order to be considered. Transition may be rescinded as late as June 30, 2008. Applications are available on apsnet under HR Forms.

Instructional Materials Adoption on Display 2/15-2/29

February 15, 2008

February 29, 2008

Location:
AURORA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Division of Instruction
15751 East First Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80011

Books and materials being considered for adoption by Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will be on display for public inspection beginning Friday, February 15 and continuing through Friday, February 29, 2008. The display will be located at the Division of Instruction, Educational Services Center Building 2, 15751 East First Avenue, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Basic and supplemental materials in the following areas are being considered for adoption:

Family and Consumer Science
World Language
Business and Technology
Elementary and Secondary Mathematics
Career and Technical Skilled Trades and Technical Sciences

African-American Forum

February 22, 2008
5:00 pm	to	9:30 pm

Location: Aurora Central High School
11700 E. 11th Ave.

APS Celebrates Black History Month

Aurora Public Schools is celebrating Black History Month with a variety of activities at our schools.

The entire district and community is invited to the African-American Forum. This free event will be held on Friday, Feb. 22 at Aurora Central High School and includes workshops and entertainment. Dinner will be served starting at 5 p.m. and childcare will be provided. To learn more or to RSVP call 303-344-8060, ext. 28024.

As the nation celebrates Black History Month, APS is taking a hard look at how staff is meeting the needs of African-American students. APS is holding a special forum designed to strengthen collaboration with parents and increase learning for children.

The keynote speaker for this inaugural African-American Forum will be Dr. Kinette Richards. Dr. Richards has studied and addressed issues of equity for students of color, particularly African American students for the past ten years, in both school and mental health settings. During the past three years she has taken a lead role in the discussion and training of staff members at the school and district level, on the issue of race and the achievement gap as it pertains to students of color.

The forum will also include workshops targeting areas of interest for African American families.

Topics Include:

High School Level: How to Prepare for College
Middle School: Understanding Today’s Music
Elementary School Level: Family and Relationship Dynamics

The event is free and open to the public. Dinner will be served.