Coming Up for March: Community Engagement and Calendar Reminders

Learn about calendar reminders and upcoming community events for March. Find out when the ACPS Community Outreach team will be in your neighborhood!

ESL II — Conversation Club for Intermediate ESL Speakers

Mondays and Wednesdays in March

March 1, 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St)

The Alexandria Library builds community by providing opportunities to learn, explore, create and connect. Its ESL II Conversation Club is a space for intermediate speakers to practice English and build confidence. No registration is required.

 

2023 Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Sat., March 4, 2023, 12:30 p.m.

300 King Street

Held annually on the first Saturday in March, the Alexandria St. Patrick’s Day Parade has grown to be the largest one-day event in Old Town Alexandria. The parade will feature pipe bands, Irish dance schools, community groups and a host of other musicians and performers. It is a fantastic day to spend with family or friends.

 

ALIVE! Pop-Up Food Distributions

Thurs., March 9, 4:30-6 p.m.

William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Ave)

Fri., March 10 from 4:30-6 p.m.

Casa Chirilagua (4109 Mt. Vernon Ave)

ALIVE! is a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing emergency and basic needs support to children, families and individuals living in poverty and with hunger in the City of Alexandria. ALIVE! will distribute bags of food to Alexandria City residents. No ID is required.

 

The Woman King

Fri., March 10, 2-4:30 p.m.

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library (4701 Seminary Rd)

As part of its month-long celebration of Women’s History Month, The Alexandria Library will screen this historic action drama featuring an army of women warriors who unite to protect their kingdom from a neighboring enemy. This film may not be suitable for children under the age of 13.

 

Alexandria Festival: Ramadan - رمضان مبارك

Sat., March 11, 2-4 p.m.

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke St)

Meet us at The Alexandria Library to explore the meaning of Ramadan through crafts, activities and refreshments that reflect this special time of year.

 

Middle School Open Houses for Rising Sixth Grade Families

Tues., March 21, 9-10:30 a.m. (George Washington Middle School)

Tues., March. 21, 9-10 a.m. (Francis C. Hammond Middle School)

Prospective parents and families are invited to gain a preview into the 2023-24 school year and learn about course offerings, programs, opportunities, supports and extracurricular activities.

 

Information = Prevention: Parent Workshops on Substance Abuse

Wed., March 22, 6:30-8 p.m.

*conducted in Spanish with English interpretation

Join via Zoom

Thurs., March 30, 6:30-8 p.m.

*conducted in English with multilingual interpretation

Francis C. Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Road)

Do you know how to recognize if your child is using drugs or alcohol? Parents of ACPS students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to join the Department of Student Services & Equity and Family and Community Engagement Center to learn more about current drug trends, the signs and symptoms of substance abuse and resources available for families.

 

Staff Professional Development Day

Mon., March 13

There will be no school for ACPS students.

 

Teacher Work Day

Fri., March 24

There will be no school for ACPS students.

 

Upcoming School Board Meetings

• Thursday, March. 2 at 6:30 p.m.: The regularly scheduled School Board meeting will take place.

• Thursday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.: The regularly scheduled School Board meeting will take place.

• Thursday, March 30 at 6:30 p.m.: The regularly scheduled School Board meeting will take place.

School board meetings are held in person in the School Board Meeting Room at 1340 Braddock Place unless noted otherwise. Members of the public may attend in person or via Zoom. Please visit the School Board webpage for any updates to the meeting schedule.