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Jump Your Heart Out!Posted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) students raised over $14,000 for the American Heart Association, as students in kindergarten through fifth grade spent their Physical Education class jumping rope on Valentine's Day. Read more |
Breakfast Buddies Game Day at Magruder ElementaryPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Families came together at Magruder Elementary School (MES) before the start of the school day on February 9. Suring Breakfast Buddies, parents, students and siblings enjoyed playing learning games together and having donuts and juice before heading to class. Read more |
Hop on Pop kicks of Read Across AmericaPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Students in Donna Nichol's first grade class at Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) read the Dr. Seuss book, Hop on Pop. To continue the story, students “hop and pop” as they leave the school to kick off Read Across America. Read more |
Chicken Wing DissectionPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Students in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Biology 12 class at York High School (YHS) answered the question “how do the muscles, bones, and tendons work together to move a joint of a chicken wing and how do they compare to a human arm?” To find the answer, students dissected a chicken wing in class. Read more |
Real-World Writing with Real ResultsPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012For a persuasive writing lesson, students in Abbey Padua’s english class at Grafton Middle School (GMS) chose from many different real-world writing topics. Maegan Junkins and Alexys Strachan chose to write to Grafton Animal Hospital located locally in Yorktown, Virginia recommending each other for the position of veterinarian. They were delighted when they received a personal reply from Melanie Storrs, the office manager at Grafton Animal Hospital. These students learned more than just the purpose of persuasion; they learned that their words are potent and their writing is powerful. Read more |
York High Wins Model United Nations ConferencePosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012Students from the York high School (YHS) Model United Nations (MUN) delegation received the highest award at the 35th Old Dominion University MUN Conference. The Secretary General's Award is given to the delegation with the highest overall scores. Read more |
Middle School County Wide Dance/Activity NightPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012The middle school County Wide Dance/Activity Night will be held Friday, March 2 from 7 – 9:30 p.m. at the Grafton School Complex. Admission is $7 for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. Students should bring their student ID for Express Entry. There will be a live DJ, games, prizes, rides and food. This event is sponsored by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office. Read more |
D.A.R.E./Fire Fest Health FairPosted on: Thursday, February 23, 2012The annual D.A.R.E./Fire Fest Health Fair hosted by the York-Poquoson Sheriff’s Office will be held Saturday, March 3 from 10a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Grafton School Complex. This indoor event will feature rides, games, law enforcement & fire safety demonstrations and children’s activities. “Ride All Day” tickets are $5 each or wear your DARE or Drug Free T-Shirt and receive $2 off your ticket. Read more |
Queens Lake Middle Spelling BeePosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Darleen hart from Bruton High School (BHS) announced the spelling words to the Queens Lake Middle School (QLMS) participating students. The top five spellers were Kei'Liah Taylor, Daniel Charlier, Aimee Nazario-Ovalle, Jonah Trani and Jimmy McKenzie. These students will advance to the Tidewater Regional Bee in March. Jonah Trani was the first place winner. Read more |
Queens Lake Middle Wins 1st Place AwardsPosted on: Friday, February 17, 2012Four of Queens Lake Middle School’s (QLMS) art students won 1st place awards at the Yorktown Women's Club Annual Art Competition. Congratulations to Lucy Smith, Caitlynn Shafer, Ashley Cordner, and Aimee Nazario. Read more |
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