September 2018
Classes are officially underway at all of our schools and we're looking forward to another great school year! (Missed our first day of school video and social media coverage? Click here to see how our students kicked off the 2018-19 school year.)

Check out the information below to:
  • learn more about how UCPS students made historic gains in the state's recently released accountability report
  • find out how UCPS is helping parents increase their digital literacy and raise tech-healthy families
  • get a behind-the-scenes peek at how our students are connecting, collaborating and creating together in an EmpowerED classroom

There's also additional information about State Superintendent Mark Johnson's trip to UCPS as well as our partnership with Sprint that put digital devices in the hands of more than 300 Forest Hills High students who did not have access to reliable internet service.
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2017-18 Accountability Report shows impressive gains
Historic gains. Improved academic measures. Record statistics.

All of this and more is included in the recently released 2017-18 Accountability Report, which includes information about UCPS School Performance Grades, Grade Level Proficiency, State Assessments and School Growth.
UCPS to host Tech Healthy Family Nights
Join UCPS this month as international speaker Janell Hofmann shares ideas about reflective parenting, digital engagement and take-home steps for establishing a tech-healthy family. Parents will walk away with information about current trends, resources and steps to increase their digital literacy.
Jumpstart your student's college and career readiness with Naviance
Did you know that you and your student can communicate with school counselors, set goals and research courses, colleges, careers and scholarships all in one convenient place?
 
Click the link below to find out how Naviance Family Connection can help you partner with your middle or high school student for success.
This summer, UCPS rolled out EmpowerED, its tier 1 framework for instruction.

Each month, we will feature an EmpowerED classroom and explain how our teachers are transforming learners into leaders through meaningful connections, collaboration and creation.

Click on the video to see how Teacher of the Year Ashley Erb connects her students to meaningful experiences during math lessons.
In Case You Missed It
Mark Your Calendar
Inclement Weather: All Schools and Offices Closed
Friday, Sept. 14

Early Release: Traditional Schools
Tuesday, Sept. 18

Teacher Workday: No School
Wednesday, Sept. 19

Raising Tech-Healthy Families Night
Tuesday, Sept. 18
Wednesday, Sept. 19

Intersession: Year-Round Schools
Monday, Oct. 1 - Friday, Oct. 12

Teacher Workday: No School
Monday, Oct. 8
UCPS wants to hear from you!
For the past year, UCPS Snapshots has kept you up-to-date with important, relevant information about district programs as well as inspiring stories about our students and staff.

Now, we'd like to hear your feedback and learn more about what you'd like to see in future issues of our newsletter.

Please click on the link below to complete a brief 1-minute survey about UCPS Snapshots by Friday, Sept. 28. Your feedback is critical to helping us ensure that we continue to provide you with the information you need most.