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The ASASP Unit II Wellness Fair scheduled for tomorrow has been POSTPONED!
The event will be rescheduled for a later date. Sorry for any inconvenience.
PLEASE DO NOT USE THE PONY SERVICE TO SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO ASASP. You can either email to asaspunion@gmail.com, fax to 301-925-2774 or mail them to 1300 Caraway Court, #204, Largo, MD 20774.
CONGRATULATIONS Glenarden Woods Elementary School
Glenarden Woods Elementary School in Prince George's County Public Schools District has been designated an Exemplary High Performing Schools National Blue Ribbon School for 2019 by U. S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is one of 362 schools in the nation and one of eight schools from Maryland to be recognized in 2019.
Congratulations to Principal Jones-Bowlding, the entire Glenarden Woods staff and their students!
Glenarden Woods Elementary School is one of 362 schools in the nation and one of eight schools from Maryland to be recognized in 2019.
Congratulations to Principal Jones-Bowlding, the entire Glenarden Woods staff and their students!
PGCPS Fall Wellness Challenge
Get an energy boost with Feel Like a Million™, a 6-week challenge to help you build healthier habits, including improving your nutrition, increase your exercise and finding balance and purpose in your life.
How does it work? For each daily healthy habit you complete, such as getting enough sleep, eating breakfast and exercising 30 minutes or more, you’ll rack up virtual dollars toward your goal of $1 million. It’s a fun way to Feel Like a Million—and watch your virtual cash add up!
Who can participate? All Employees! Feel Like a Million is all about building healthy habits that anyone can adopt.
When will the fun start? Registration is open: REGISTER HERE!
The Challenge and activity tracking will begin Monday, November 4 and continue through Sunday, December 15.
Questions? Contact the Benefits Services Employee Wellness Program at 301-952-6713 or wellness.benefits@pgcps.org.
How does it work? For each daily healthy habit you complete, such as getting enough sleep, eating breakfast and exercising 30 minutes or more, you’ll rack up virtual dollars toward your goal of $1 million. It’s a fun way to Feel Like a Million—and watch your virtual cash add up!
Who can participate? All Employees! Feel Like a Million is all about building healthy habits that anyone can adopt.
When will the fun start? Registration is open: REGISTER HERE!
The Challenge and activity tracking will begin Monday, November 4 and continue through Sunday, December 15.
Questions? Contact the Benefits Services Employee Wellness Program at 301-952-6713 or wellness.benefits@pgcps.org.
Honoring a Legend
Elijah Cummings will be remembered for his unique passion and dedication in which he served. He will be remembered for the compassion he had for the people he represented. He will be admired for being that "Voice". That voice who spoke for the voiceless. A man who never sat still when chaos, confusion and injustice was bringing harm to our country. To say he was a fighter is an understatement.
On behalf of the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, we SALUTE and THANK YOU for your unwavering service and your commitment to our country. May you rest in peace.
On behalf of the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel, we SALUTE and THANK YOU for your unwavering service and your commitment to our country. May you rest in peace.
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The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings once said, "When we're dancing with the angels, the question will be asked, in 2019, what did we do to make sure we kept our democracy intact? Did we stand on the sidelines and say nothing? |
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Leadership Institute
Dear Educational Leader,
I invite you to join educational leaders from various backgrounds for a design thinking, interactive learning experience across disciplines at Bowie State University’s Leadership Institute: bowiestate.edu/leadershipinstitute. It is scheduled from October 23-26, 2019, at the beautiful Bowie State University campus in Bowie, Maryland, just outside of Washington, DC.
The Leadership Institute brings together leaders in public or charter schools, colleges, universities, nonprofits and other educational entities for a workshop based on a problem-to-practice model, which provides very rich dialogue through journey lines. It connects current and aspiring educational leaders with renowned superintendents, scholars and mentors on a journey to maximize their skills with immediate implementation.
Participants will hear from some of the most astute educational practitioners in the nation and acquire skills, strategies and problem-to-practice techniques. In addition, each participant will establish a network for relationships and receive an exceptional mentor for monthly collaborations and the culminating project.
Applicants can apply online before the deadline of October 11, 2019: bowiestate.edu/leadershipinstitute. This cohort is limited to 30 participants.
Bowie State University’s College of Education and our partner, the National Alliance of Black School Educators, have been providing premier educational experiences, leadership development, teacher preparation, and advocacy for more than 150 years. The guiding principles to provide equity and access to underrepresented educational leaders are essential to our historical legacies.
If you have questions about the Leadership Institute, please contact Dr. Akeda Pearson, Director, Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning at Bowie State University (301-860-3166 or apearsonstenbar@bowiestate.edu)
Congratulations to Dr. Goldson on her permanent appointment as CEO. The members
of ASASP look forward to continuing our collaborative working relationship.
ASASP 11 Month Calendar (210 Days) 2019-2020
Click HERE to view and print the 210 Day Calendar
Rebuild America's Schools Act Introduced in the House
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The Rebuild America’s Schools Act in the U.S. House of Representatives would authorize $100 billion in grants and bonds to construct, modernize, repair, renovate or retrofit public school facilities. Introduced at the end of January by new House Education & Labor Committee Chair Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the bill is a clear indication the new Congress is dedicated to putting public schools first.
“Chair Scott’s bill represents not only a much-needed boost to America’s public schools, but an investment in their future health and in the futures of public school students and educators,” said AFSA President Ernest Logan. As principals, assistant principals and school leaders in charge of many of the public school buildings that need an overhaul, AFSA members should follow this legislation and contact their member of Congress to voice support for the legislation. - Source: AFSA via ActionNetwork & NEA |
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ASASP's Executive Director, Doris Reed, with Dave Grogan (left) and the newly elected Chairman of Prince
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
George's County House Delegation, Michael Jackson (right). Congratulations Delegate Jackson!
Paid sick leave becomes law in MD
The legislation allows workers at companies with 15 workers or more to earn up to five days a year of paid sick leave, which they could also use for such matters as going to court to obtain a protective order against domestic violence or dealing with the aftermath of sexual assault. A worker will be able to earn an hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work. It will benefit about 700,000 Maryland workers. Read the Washington Post report here
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
(Source: Union City www.unionist.com)
Labor Quote:
"Sit down and read. Educate yourself for the coming conflicts"
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
- Mary Harris "Mother Jones"
(Source: Union City)
36 Reasons why you should thank a Union:
To read the list of 36 reasons you should thank a union, click HERE
Labor 411: Making it Easy to Buy Union
Don't know if something is union-made? Search Consumer Products at www.labor411.org for an extensive list of union foods, goods, and products or search City Directories for local union businesses. That's why we're here: Making it easy to buy union and to empower you to create a better life for you and your family.