Friday, January 21, 2011

Member Benefits

Be sure to check out all of the NEA Member Benefits available to you at http://www.neamb.com/.

Don't forget about this discount that is available currently...

File a federal form 1040EZ for FREE or save $20 on tax preparation at a participating H&R Block tax office, or do your taxes yourself with H&R Block's “At Home” online or software. Go to www.neamb.com and look under the “Money” tab in the “Discount” section to get an office coupon or start your return with At Home!

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Superintendent to Present Proposed Budget

LCPS Superintendent, Dr. Edgar Hatrick, will present his proposed operating budget this Wed., Jan. 5, @ 6:30pm in the School Board meeting room at the Admin. Bldg. in Ashburn. Attending this presentation will give you the opportunity to hear firsthand what will (and will not) be included in his budget. Please take the time to attend this meeting as the budget process begins in full swing.

Also note that Saturday, January 8, 9am-1pm @ the Administration Building in Ashburn, the School Board will host an informal public information & input session on the budget. Attend this meeting and share your priorities with School Board members and administrators.

Monday, January 3, 2011

"Wear Red for Public Ed" Day

Tuesday, Jan. 4, is “Wear Red for Public Ed” Day. Please plan to wear red to show your support for our nation’s public schools.

Here’s a link with more information:
http://www.edvoices.com/blog/2010/12/31/wear-red-for-public-ed/.

This action alone certainly won’t save our public schools, but it will help begin critical conversations about the importance of our public schools that is needed locally, statewide and nationally.