Tag: education
Business spotlight: Cello teacher seeks local students
Annandale Today’s “Business Spotlight” feature highlights local businesses in the Annandale/Mason District area. Previous posts in the series focused on GoGo Photo, Shadow Combatives, and Sergio’s Hair Salon. If you would like us to report on your business, contact [email protected]. Professional cellist and cello teacher Irina Ponomareva has many students in Fairfax and is seeking new … Continued
Viewpoint: School rankings obscure Annandale HS’s success
By Shawn DeRose, principal of Annandale High School A member of the Annandale community recently asked me a tough question: Why do certain ranking websites rate Annandale High School low despite all of our recent success? That question made me think of the movie “Moneyball.” In it, Billy Beane (Brad Pitt) realizes baseball had been evaluating players … Continued
Business spotlight: Shadow Combatives
Annandale Today has a new feature, “Business Spotlight,” offering brief posts about local businesses in the Annandale/Mason District area. If you would like to have your business highlighted, contact us at [email protected]. Shadow Combatives, a martial arts school in Annandale, teaches a variety of martial arts techniques focused on self-defense. “We offer two types of programs, … Continued
School Board limits the use of technology in the classroom
The Fairfax County School Board on July 16 passed a series of motions to limit the use of educational technology in the classroom. The motions were supported by Fairfax County Parents for Intentional Technology, a group of parents and teachers concerned about the overuse of laptops, tablets, and artificial intelligence in schools. The school board … Continued
Coding Bootcamp teaches programming to Seven Corners teens
Twenty-six middle and high school students from the Willston area of Seven Corners completed a free one-week Coding Bootcamp on July 10 hosted by Communidad. The program, held at the Willston Multicultural Center, introduces students to programming fundamentals, machine learning concepts, and real-world problem-solving through project-based activities. Most of the students are Latinos, although … Continued
Health & Wellness Hub offers services under one roof
Bailey’s Crossroads residents have a one-stop center for health and educational services for children and adults at a church in Bailey’s Crossroads. The following organizations are providing free services at the Health & Wellness Hub established by the Place-Based Initiative (PBI), a project of George Mason University’s School of Public Health: It’s more convenient for … Continued
Beauty school and salon to open in Annandale
A cosmetology school is expected to open in June on the corner of Columbia Pike and Annandale Road in central Annandale. The KH Beauty & Esthetics Institute is located in the building formerly occupied by Thauma Korean Fashion. The owner, Katy Hennessey, plans to offer classes leading to certifications in cosmetology, acrylic nails, and eyelash … Continued
Children sought for free preschool program
A new, free preschool program in Annandale has spaces for children whose parents don’t qualify for publicly funded programs but can’t afford private preschool. The program starts Jan. 13 at the Wedgewood Community Center, 7615 Allman Drive, at the Wedgewood Apartments. The class is limited to 10 students. The kindergarten-readiness class is hosted by All … Continued
Falls Church HS to launch mentorships with alumni authors
Dozens of former students at Falls Church High School have published books. Carolyn Wixson McBride, one of those authors, and Craig Day, a Falls Church track and field coach, are launching an author mentorship program to harness the experiences of those authors to inspire current students. Day, who graduated from Falls Church in 1977, hopes … Continued
School Board approves AAP Center at Poe
The Fairfax County School Board approved a motion on Dec. 18 to create a full-time Advanced Academic Program at Poe Middle School. The motion, put forth by Mason school board member Ricardy Anderson, calls for the following: This phasing option addresses concerns by Canterbury Woods families about a misalignment in grade-level configurations. Canterbury Woods has … Continued
School news roundup
The following news items are from FCPS and individual schools Environmental education – Westlawn Elementary School was recognized as a Year 3 Virginia Naturally School by the state’s Department of Wildlife Resources. The program recognizes the work done by Westlawn staff to increase students’ environmental literacy. “Helping students become socially and environmentally conscious is woven … Continued
Westminster School supports the Taste of Annandale
Westminster School, one of the Taste of Annandale’s Platinum-level sponsors, offers a rigorous education program with a focus on the arts and humanities in the Classical tradition. The school, at 3819 Gallows Road in Annandale, enrolls students from pre-K through middle school. Westminster is in the midst of constructing a synthetic turf athletic field and … Continued
From Annandale Today to the New York Times
Annandale Today’s intern this summer, Shane Gomez, has been named to the New York Times Corps of college writers. The Times Corp is a highly selective talent-mentorship program for college students aspiring to careers in journalism. Nineteen students from across the country were selected, the NY Times announced Sept. 4. Each participant will be matched … Continued
AAP center proposed for Poe Middle School
The Annandale High School pyramid is only one of two pyramids in Fairfax County that doesn’t have an elementary or middle school with an Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) center. That creates disruptions for students who need to transfer out of their home school for AAP services, notes school board member Ricardy Anderson of Mason District. Community … Continued
Viewpoint: The ACCA Child Development Center offers high-quality learning
By Andrea Sobel, chair of the ACCA Child Development Center Board of Directors Looking for an exceptional early childhood environment with caring educators for your child? Fortunately, we have that right here in Annandale. The ACCA Child Development Center is proud to provide high-quality, affordable early education and developmentally appropriate care for children from 3 months … Continued