VAASL at the Norfolk Admirals Game

by: Crystal Hamlin
Category: General Announcements
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Dec
04

Jan 03, 2025 7:05 PM EST

The Virginia Association of School Librarians

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Join us at Scope Arena as the Norfolk Admirals face off against the Wheeling Nailers on January 3rd for Teachers and Educators Night! We’re excited to honor the incredible contributions of teachers and educators in our community. This thrilling game promises to bring excitement and energy, and we invite all educators to come out for a night of fun and camaraderie. Enjoy special activities and recognition throughout the evening as we celebrate the hard work and dedication of those who shape our future. Connect with fellow teachers and hockey enthusiasts while cheering on your team!

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Fall Conference Feedback

by: Crystal Hamlin
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Nov
17

Thank you all so much for joining us last week in Williamsburg for VAASL 2024. It was so exciting to have over 700+ school librarians in one space learning, sharing, and growing as professionals. We hope you had a wonderful time.

As we begin to think about the 2025 conference, we would love your feedback. Please fill out this short 10 question survey about the conference.  The information will be useful to our Conference Planning Committee as they begin to work on our 50th Anniversary Conference – Nov. 5th-7th, 2025 in Williamsburg, VA.

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NEW! VAASL One Pagers

by: Crystal Hamlin
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Nov
03

NEW! VAASL One Pagers

Over the summer, the VAASL Board worked on various important librarian topics to start creating helpful one pagers for our membership to use. Check out the first ones here. They can be navigated to selecting "Resources" and then "One Pagers." Note: You must be logged in to view this content. 

Stay tuned for more to be added!

Shop the VAASL Conference Bookstore!

by: Crystal Hamlin
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Oct
28

You can now purchase books online before the conference and simply pick them up at our booth (402) during VAASL. No need to worry about books selling out—secure your copies in advance!

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Vote on Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws

by: Crystal Hamlin
Category: Board Announcements
Sep
25

Vote on Proposed Changes to Constitution and By-Laws

Dear VAASL members, 

 

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2024 Awards & Scholarship Winners

by: Crystal Hamlin
Category: General Announcements
Sep
25
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Administrator of the Year: MJ Rodney

Mr. MJ Rodney currently serves as the Principal of Providence Middle School in Chesterfield County, Virginia. He has previously served as an associate and assistant principal, SOL coach, social studies, and CTE teacher. MJ is in his third year as a student in VCU's Doctorate of Educational Leadership program. When not supporting his school or writing a dissertation, MJ enjoys volunteering at the YMCA as a youth coach and at his church in various education and youth ministry roles.

 

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Free Generative AI Course

by: Crystal Hamlin
Category: General Announcements
Sep
25

The Future of Learning with Germanna College

Date
Wed, Sep 25 2024, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Address
- , VA , United States

Multiple dates · 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. · In person

Germanna is collaborating with the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) to offer free workshops across the Commonwealth that advance the use of Generative AI in K-12 classrooms. Participants will explore how to revolutionize the classroom and empower students with cutting-edge AI technology.

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AASL Commends the Free to Read Project

by: Crystal Hamlin
Category: General Announcements
Sep
25

AASL Commends the Free to Read Project

AASL commends Virginia Local Kate Lindley for her Free to Read Project to create free banned books libraries. Read more about this awesome project at: https://www.ala.org/news/2024/08/aasl-commends-free-read-project

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VAASL Ready

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
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Oct
09

#VAASL Ready 

VAASL is pleased to share resources to support you as you plan for continuing library services in on-site, blended, and virtual learning environments.

VAASL Resources

VAASL Ready button

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Speaking up for School Librarians

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
Category: Advocacy
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Jun
19

VAASL in Action: Speaking up for School Librarians

Patrice Lambusta, VAASL President


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Pride Month

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
Category: Committee News
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Jun
10

Pride Month

by Stacy Gilbert, member of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee

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PWSLA Advocacy Efforts

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
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Jun
02

Advocacy from VAASL Affiliate, PWSLA

-Beth van Kan, PWSLA President

On March 13, 2020, our school in Woodbridge, Virginia, went through the day at less than half the student capacity of an average school day. The night before, an official announcement had been made informing parents that if they chose to keep their students home that day because of the outbreak of Covid-19, it would be an excused absence.

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National Library Legislative Week 2020

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
Category: General Announcements
May
09

National Library Legislative Week

In lieu of the usual on-site National Library Legislative Day, ALA has now planned a virtual National Library Legislative Week. Anyone may participate in advocacy training and activities. See the full schedule of events and more information at the National Library Legislative Day page.

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National Library Week 2020

by: CAROLYN VIBBERT
Category: General Announcements
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May
01

Happy National Library Week

Governor Ralph Northam proclaims April is School Library Month

by: Margaret Baker
Category: General Announcements
Apr
01

Virginia's Governor Ralph Northam has proclaimed April 2020 is School Library Month.  The proclamation is available via https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/proclamations/proclamation/school-library-month.html.  

April is School Library Month

by: Margaret Baker
Category: General Announcements
Apr
01

April is School Library Month.  It's time to celebrate the role school libraries and school librarians have in today's educational setting.  Thank you for all you do for your students, staff, and community.  

Deadline extended-Scholarship and Awards: Now April 30

by: Margaret Baker
Category: General Announcements
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Mar
27
April 30 is the new deadline for the VAASL Scholarship and Awards that was originally March 31.  The list of awards are on the website via https://www.vaasl.org/awards.