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Back To School Dance Poster ContestPosted on: Thursday, September 29, 2011Congratulations to the following band students who are the winners for the Queens Lake Middle School "Back to School Dance" poster contest: 6th & 7th Grade Beginning Band Class - Block 3A: 1st Place - Benjamin Hudson, 2nd Place - Kellie Smith, 3rd Place - Daniel Charlier; 6th & 7th Grade Beginning Band Class - Block 3B: 1st Place - Annabelle Hicks, 2nd Place – Daniel Williams, 3rd Place - Emily Slack; 7th & 8th Grade Intermediate Band Class - Block 1B: 1st Place - Gina Godwin; 7th Grade Advanced Band Class - Block 4A: 1st Place - Jimmy Mckenzie Read more |
Fun with ReadingPosted on: Thursday, September 29, 2011Gina Marks’ second grade class at Coventry Elementary School enjoyed a relaxing read during the school day. The student’s read their favorite books such as “Skippy Jon Jones”, “Garfield’s Tales of Mystery” and “Oh the Places You’ll Go” while relaxing on their desks with reading pillows. Read more |
Tabb Middle Selected for WHRO’s "School Talk Monthly"Posted on: Thursday, September 29, 2011On September 26, Susan Rhew, principal of Tabb Middle School (TMS) was notified that TMS has been selected as the Middle School of the Month for WHRO’s “School Talk Monthly” program for the month of October. Each month, WHRO produces a 30-minute magazine program for educators called “School Talk Monthly.” This national award-winning program features one-on-one interviews with outstanding educators and students, on-location segments highlighting exciting school projects and activities, video clips and Internet sites for teachers correlated to Virginia Standards of Learning and upcoming professional development events. Each month, four local schools (one elementary, middle, high, and independent) are recognized on the show as Schools of the Month. Read more |
Yorktown Middle Welcomes New Students at OrientationPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Yorktown Middle School’s (YMS) orientations were well attended. Teachers greeted a record number of students and their families this year. Students, parents and staff were was eager to begin the new school year. Read more |
Yorktown Middle's "Peace" Freedom FlagPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Representatives from each of Yorktown Middle School’s (YMS) 1B classes, as well as representatives from York River Academy (YRA) and New Horizons Center for Autism, "pieced" a paper Freedom Flag, designed by former art teacher, Mary Hayes, and library assistant, Teri Forman, in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The day began with the faculty chorus singing The National Anthem after morning announcements. Flag "piecing" began at 8:30: YMS seventh graders placed the first red pieces, YRA students placed the white pieces and a CFA student placed the last blue piece to complete the design. Faculty memories of September 11th, 2001 were displayed so that "We Will Never Forget.” Read more |
Grafton Middle Remembers 9/11Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Students and faculty at Grafton Middle School (GMS) recognized the 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The entire school listened intently as the morning announcements began with a memorable explanation of the events of that day and the heroic actions of first responders. After a moving recital of our Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, students throughout the day signed a banner thanking our first responders. The banner with hundreds of signatures and words of appreciation was presented to Grafton's Fire Station #1. Read more |
Grafton Bethel PTA Celebrates Students who Scored 600Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Grafton Bethel Elementary School’s (GBES) PTA celebrated with a donut and juice treat for all students in grades 4 and 5 who scored 600 on last spring's SOL tests. Nearly eighty students were presented certificates as they joined Grafton Bethel's 600 Club! Read more |
Going the Extra MilePosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011On September 11th Operation Homefront, a national organization which provides assistance to military service members and their families in need, sponsored a Freedom Walk to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The Tabb High School (THS) JV and Varsity Sideline Cheerleaders participated in the mile long Freedom Walk around Langley Speedway. Read more |
Tigers Take on TechnologyPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Doug Roper, social studies teacher at Tabb High School (THS), uses technology to present his geography lessons to his ninth grade students. To reinforce the topics presented in class, Doug helps his students create and use their Quia accounts to access information to be used in class and later reviewed at home. He also utilizes the "Wallwisher" program as a way for students to participate electronically as a group in response to specific teacher posts and questions. Students enjoy the interactive lessons presented with the use of Smart Board technology. Incorporating new ways of presenting information helps hold student interest and promote learning. Read more |
Freedom Shrine DedicationPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011The dedication ceremony of Seaford Elementary School’s (SES) Freedom Shrine occurred on September 14th. This event involved members of the Exchange Club, invited guests and Delegate Brenda Pogge, whom explained the importance of the historical documents on the Freedom Shrine to Seaford's fifth graders. After the ceremony, Delegate Pogge presented the fourth and fifth graders with copies of the Constitution. Read more |
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