Tag: education
Brabrand: No decision on graduation ceremonies
Brabrand Every senior in good standing is going to graduate on time, said Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand during a live question-and-answer session April 4 on Facebook. With schools closed until the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic, people brought up a wide range of issues on how the schools … Continued
Fairfax County school system to start distance learning for all students April 14
Caroline, a fifth-grader at Beech Tree Elementary School, found something productive to do while schools are closed. She is sewing face masks with help from her mother. She got the idea from Beech Tree mom Van Nguyen, who is making face masks for healthcare workers. [FCPS] Fairfax County Public Schools plans to begin distance learning … Continued
Brabrand: Schools could reopen April 14
Brabrand Fairfax County Schools Superintendent Scott Brabrand said he hopes schools could reopen on April 14. That might not be possible, however, he said in a Facebook Live briefing on March 20. “Circumstances could change,” as the global coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Brabrand said FCPS will provide more information early next week on how … Continued
School news roundup
First-graders at Wakefield Forest Elementary School used teamwork to celebrate the 110th day of school The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Wind winners – Glasgow Middle School students Arthur Prudius and Darren Nguyen won the Dominion Energy KidWind Challenge. They … Continued
School news roundup
Second graders at Bailey’s Elementary School harvested lettuce, spinach, and radishes grown all winter in the school’s hoop tunnel garden. The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Teaching acceptance – February is “Acceptance Month” at Camelot Elementary School. Administrators, teachers, counselors, … Continued
School news roundup
Students and parents gather at the Falls Church Academy’s second annual Healthcare College and Career Fair at Falls Church High School. The news items and photos here focusing on schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Coding winners – Braddock Elementary School is one of two winners in … Continued
Summer internships available at Green Spring Gardens
Summer at Green Spring. College students are invited to apply for summer internships at Green Spring Gardens. Seven internships are available: horticulture, Virginia native plants, horticulture/plant shop, farmers market SNAP outreach, children’s education, historic resources, and invasive plant management at the White Gardens. Applicants must be enrolled in a two-year, four-year, or graduate program in … Continued
School news roundup
Members of Annandale High School’s Lady Atoms basketball teams read weekly to students at Braddock Elementary School. The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. Electric buses – Fairfax County Public Schools is adding eight electric school buses to its fleet. Dominion … Continued
Artworks by students at Sleepy Hollow Arts featured at Mason Government Center
“Snowy Mountains” by Sleepy Hollow Arts student Ella Krauss, age 11. An art show at the Mason Government Center features artworks by Rita McCarn, founder of Sleepy Hollow Arts, along with some of her students. The exhibit will be up through the end of February at 6507 Columbia Pike in Annandale. “Sleepy Hollow Woods” by Rita … Continued
FCPS announces application process for world language immersion programs
Spanish immersion students at Bailey’s Elementary School. Online registration for Fairfax County Public Schools’ lottery for world language immersion programs will open on Monday, Jan. 27. Students currently in prekindergarten may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion programs for the 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten and … Continued
When is the best time to switch schools?
A third-grader gets personal attention at Pinecrest School. Sponsored content – from the Pinecrest School, 7208 Quiet Cove, Annandale. Enrollment is underway for the second half of the 2019-20 school year, grades K-6. Contact: 703-354-3446, [email protected] Heading into the winter break marks a point in the school year when classroom routines are established, and students and … Continued
Governor calls for big investment in early childhood education
Gov. Northam speaks at the Child Development Center. [Office of Governor Ralph Northam] Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam chose the ACCA Child Development Center in Annandale for an announcement proposing a big investment in early childhood education Dec. 10. Northam said his proposed budget will include $94.8 million to transform Virginia’s early education system and increase … Continued
School news roundup
Canterbury Woods Principal Diane Leipzig (second from left) appears on ‘Wheel of Fortune.’ The news items and photos here about schools in the Annandale/Mason District are from Fairfax County Public Schools or individual schools. New classrooms – When students return to Annandale Terrace Elementary School after winter break, they’ll be in new classrooms. The school’s … Continued
School news
Students plan a meditation garden at Belvedere Elementary School. The school news items and photos in this article are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Excellence in Equity – Justice High School has been selected to receive the Superintendent’s Excellence in Equity Award, Principal Maria Eck announced. The award recognizes schools that have made significant gains … Continued
School news roundup
Students at Weyanoke Elementary School play a freeze game. The school news items and photos in this article are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Robotics – Westlawn Elementary School received a $10,000 engineering grant from the Northrop Grumman Corp. to support free after-school robotics instruction and to integrate robotics into the school’s science classes. Students … Continued