School news: Science stars
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| Third-graders at Belvedere Elementary School organized a seed sale as part of a unit on economics. |
An occasional series highlighting programs and
activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and
photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools.
activities at schools in the Annandale/Mason District area. The information and
photos here are from Fairfax County Public Schools and individual schools.
Science Olympiad – Luther Jackson Middle School came in third overall, beating 22 Northern Virginia elementary and middle schools, at the Virginia state tournament of the Science Olympiad at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. Teams from Glasgow Middle School and Stuart and Woodson high schools also performed well.
Annandale HS PTA honored – The Annandale High School Parent Teacher Student Association was named 2017 PTSA of the Year, Secondary Division, by the Northern Virginia District PTA. Congratulations to AHS PTSA President Carrie Holmes, Vice President for Programs Robin Hylton, Vice President for Membership Norma Foti, Treasurer Carla Wilson, Secretary Margaret Kindling, and all the parent volunteers.
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| From the left: Northern Virginia District PTA Director Debbie Kilpatrick, Annandale High School PTSA vice presidents Robin Hylton and Norma Foti, and AHS Principal Tim Thomas. |
A statement from the PTA says, “Our collective efforts through fundraising, staff appreciation, community outreach, parent and student engagement, and awarding of scholarships and teacher/student grants demonstrate AHS PTSA’s commitment to ‘Every Child, One Voice.’”
Environmental activism – Woodson High School students in the Environmental Club worked with custodial staff to streamline recycling in the cafeteria. On April 2, the club hosted an outdoor workday focusing on cleaning up native habitats that have become overgrown and installing new native habitats to prevent erosion. Another work day has been scheduled for April 23.
The Environmental
Club and the Science National Honor Society are sponsoring two environmental
outreach days at Mantua Elementary School on April 19 and Canterbury Woods Elementary School on April 20. Woodson students will help the younger students learn about biomes
using virtual reality and will lead hands-on environmental science activities.
Club and the Science National Honor Society are sponsoring two environmental
outreach days at Mantua Elementary School on April 19 and Canterbury Woods Elementary School on April 20. Woodson students will help the younger students learn about biomes
using virtual reality and will lead hands-on environmental science activities.
Spain honors Bailey’s –
The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain has selected Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences as an award winner in its 2016 School of the
Year competition. Bailey’s was awarded the fourth-place prize and will be
honored at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C., at the former residence of the
ambassadors of Spain.
The Education Office of the Embassy of Spain has selected Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences as an award winner in its 2016 School of the
Year competition. Bailey’s was awarded the fourth-place prize and will be
honored at an award ceremony in Washington, D.C., at the former residence of the
ambassadors of Spain.
Parklawn art show – Art created by Parklawn Elementary School students will be showcased at the eighth annual Artful Spring
Sing event May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The event will open with a
performance by the Singing Panthers. Each student will have a piece of artwork
on display, and parents and guests will listen to recorded music by students as
they roam the hallways looking at students’ artistic creations.
Sing event May 3 at 6:30 p.m. The event will open with a
performance by the Singing Panthers. Each student will have a piece of artwork
on display, and parents and guests will listen to recorded music by students as
they roam the hallways looking at students’ artistic creations.
Special ed PTA – A new Fairfax County Special
Education PTA is being formed for parents and guardians of students receiving
special education services in Fairfax County public schools. The
organization will meet April 25, 7 p.m., at Fairfax Circle Church, 3110
Chichester Lane, Fairfax to vote on bylaws and elect an executive
board. For more information, contact Joanne Walton, [email protected].
Education PTA is being formed for parents and guardians of students receiving
special education services in Fairfax County public schools. The
organization will meet April 25, 7 p.m., at Fairfax Circle Church, 3110
Chichester Lane, Fairfax to vote on bylaws and elect an executive
board. For more information, contact Joanne Walton, [email protected].
Board endorses statement on diversity – The Fairfax
County School Board voted April 6 to formally support and endorse the “Fairfax
County Statement on Diversity and Inclusion” that was approved by the Board of
Supervisors on April 4.
County School Board voted April 6 to formally support and endorse the “Fairfax
County Statement on Diversity and Inclusion” that was approved by the Board of
Supervisors on April 4.
The statement affirms Fairfax County’s strong commitment to a safe,
inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all children in public
schools.
inclusive, and welcoming learning environment for all children in public
schools.
The Fairfax County
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
Statement on Diversity and Inclusion:
“Whereas,
Fairfax County is and will continue to be a county that exemplifies values of
respect and acceptance;
Fairfax County is and will continue to be a county that exemplifies values of
respect and acceptance;
Whereas, we
welcome and celebrate one another’s differences and cultural backgrounds;
welcome and celebrate one another’s differences and cultural backgrounds;
Whereas, while
immigration is a federal matter, Fairfax County does partner with federal
authorities on serious criminal matters when required;
immigration is a federal matter, Fairfax County does partner with federal
authorities on serious criminal matters when required;
Whereas, we do
not ask, nor do we have the resources for, our police officers to become
immigration officials, nor for Fairfax County to assume the responsibilities of
federal immigration officials;
not ask, nor do we have the resources for, our police officers to become
immigration officials, nor for Fairfax County to assume the responsibilities of
federal immigration officials;
Whereas,
Fairfax County Police successfully engage in community policing, which requires
the trust of residents who are not afraid to call law enforcement if their
safety is at risk or to report information that may help to solve a crime;
Fairfax County Police successfully engage in community policing, which requires
the trust of residents who are not afraid to call law enforcement if their
safety is at risk or to report information that may help to solve a crime;
Whereas, it is
the responsibility of our police officers to ensure the safety of Fairfax
County residents through community policing rather than through immigration
enforcement;
the responsibility of our police officers to ensure the safety of Fairfax
County residents through community policing rather than through immigration
enforcement;
Whereas,
Fairfax County Public Schools complies with the federally mandated requirements
that we educate all children, regardless of immigration status;
Fairfax County Public Schools complies with the federally mandated requirements
that we educate all children, regardless of immigration status;
Whereas, the school
board is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning
environment for all children in our public school system, and Fairfax County
Public Schools values the richly diverse backgrounds of our students and
families;
board is committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and welcoming learning
environment for all children in our public school system, and Fairfax County
Public Schools values the richly diverse backgrounds of our students and
families;
Whereas,
Fairfax County’s diversity makes our community strong and vibrant, and we are
proud of what every resident has to offer;
Fairfax County’s diversity makes our community strong and vibrant, and we are
proud of what every resident has to offer;
Therefore, be
it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors does hereby affirm our
strong commitment to maintaining a community culture that values and celebrates
the similarities as well as the differences among our neighbors.
it resolved that the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors does hereby affirm our
strong commitment to maintaining a community culture that values and celebrates
the similarities as well as the differences among our neighbors.
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I'm so proud of all of our students!
I'd like to add that the third graders at Belvedere incorporated environmental sustainability into their seed sale; they weren't selling just any seeds, but native/non-invasive species that would: do well in Northern Virginia without chemical support, attract pollinators, and/or provide healthy food, such as herbs, tomatoes, etc. Since Belvedere is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school, all projects involve a great deal of student participation in all stages–planning, execution, and review–and are inter-disciplinary.