ACPS Daily Digest For Jan. 11, 2010

(Monday) January 11, 2010

Celebrate Milk Day, commemorating the first delivery of milk in bottles on Jan. 11, 1878. From ages 4 to 8, children need more than two glasses of milk a day, and from 9 to 18 years of age, they need more than four glasses of milk daily. Find milk-related and other interesting nutrition facts at the ACPS Food and Nutrition Services Resources page, http://www.acps.k12.va.us/fns/links.php .

Superintendent’s Blog
A buzz throughout the country touts the benefits of community schools, which provide partnerships with a variety of community resources and lead to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. Read more about future schools in ACPS, including a building funded through a proposed public-private partnership, at http://www.acpsk12.org/superintendent/2010/01/11/schools-of-the-future-involve-partnerships/ .

PTAC Meeting
The Alexandria PTA Council, as part of its regular monthly meeting, will sponsor a program on Adolescent Risky Behaviors on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Mount Vernon Community School. The meeting is open to the public and begins at 7 p.m.  The Risky Behavior program will begin at approximately 7:30 p.m. Read more athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2010/nr2010011102.php

Eight-grade Orientation
All Alexandria City Public Schools rising ninth-grade students are invited to attend the annual Orientation Program at T.C. Williams High School Minnie Howard Campus at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, in the auditorium. Students will receive course selection and technology information and meet guidance counselors, school administrators, teachers and staff. Read more athttp://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2010/nr2010011101.phpMain Content