Tag: schools
Glen Forest ES community seeks help with school bus traffic on Glen Forest Drive
The photos of Glen Forest Drive with this story were taken by a Glen Forest ES parent. The Fairfax County School Board is fast-tracking a boundary change to relieve overcrowding at Glen Forest Elementary School in Bailey’s Crossroads. While moving some students to another school isn’t likely to take effect until the 2020-21 school year, there’s … Continued
Gross, Aiken clash on redevelopment issues at candidate forum
From the left: Del. Kaye Kory, Sen. Dick Saslaw, Gary Aiken, Jessica Swanson, Supervisor Penny Gross, Andres Jimenez, and Ricardy Anderson. Mason Supervisor Penny Gross and her Republican challenger, Gary Aiken, clashed over how to revitalize aging commercial centers, the East County Office Building, and Bailey’s Upper Elementary School at a candidate forum March 18 … Continued
School news: Student winners, Momo, and more
Zero the Hero visits kindergarten students at Bren Mar Park Elementary to help them learn to count by 10s. [FCPS] Online safety – The Annandale High School PTSA invites the community to a PTA Connected with Facebook Digital Families Community Event on Friday, March 22. The event starts with a pasta dinner in the AHS … Continued
Rachna Sizemore Heizer would bring experience as disability advocate to school board
Rachna Sizemore Heizer (left) at her campaign launch event. Rachna Sizemore Heizer, a candidate for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board, vows to be the voice for the students who don’t have a voice – whether they are economically disadvantaged, have a disability, or otherwise aren’t heard. At Heizer’s campaign kickoff March … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a full-time, hands-on board member
Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova (left) and school board candidate Ricardy Anderson. School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promises to be a hands-on, full-time board member who will spend lots of time visiting classrooms. Both Anderson and Jessica Swanson are vying to represent Mason District on the school board. At Anderson’s campaign launch event March … Continued
School news: Parklawn PTA gets Google grant to host workshop on Internet safety
Glen Forest Elementary School students get to know a Fairfax County Police officer during a lunchtime visit. School News is an occasional series highlighting local school programs, activities, and issues. The information and photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools. Internet safety – The Parklawn PTA invites parents to a Be Internet Awesome Family Workshop … Continued
School board candidate Ricardy Anderson promotes equity for Mason District schools
Ricardy Anderson with her husband and children. Annandale resident Ricardy Anderson believes her 21 years of experience in education – including more than 12 years as a principal – makes her an excellent choice for the Fairfax County School Board. Anderson is running for the Mason District seat on the board. She is seeking the … Continued
School news: Teacher raises proposed
A student displays her research project on the effectiveness of natural and artificial preservatives on bread at the Annandale High School science fair. See more pictures from the science fair here. School News is an occasional series highlighting news about school programs, activities and issues. The photos are from Fairfax County Public Schools. School board seeks … Continued
Middle schools get artists-in-residence
Chitra Sharma Students at three middle schools in the Annandale/Mason District area will have a chance to work with professional artists as part of ArtsFairfax’s Artist in Residency Program. Chitra Sharma, a screen printer, visual artist, and designer, will work with Glasgow Middle School art students on “The Glasgow Print Society” Feb. 11-28. Sharma will integrate social … Continued
FCPS invites furloughed federal workers to consider substitute teaching
NOTE: This event is full. FCPS added a second hiring event Jan. 15, 2-4:40 p.m., same location. To support families affected by the federal government shutdown, Fairfax County Public Schools will continue its current practice to ensure that no FCPS student will go hungry and will sponsor a hiring event for furloughed federal employees. Breakfast … Continued
Jackson MS principal moving on
Lehman Chad Lehman, the principal of Luther Jackson Middle School, announced Jan. 8 that he is leaving to take on a new job as principal of Centreville High School. Lehman’s final day at Jackson will be Jan. 11. Assistant Principal Rohini Tohan will serve as acting principal until the next principal is in place. Over … Continued
Sandy Evans announces retirement from school board
Evans [FCPD] Sandy Evans, who has represented Mason District on the Fairfax County School Board for the past nine years, will not run for re-election after her current term ends in December 2019. “I certainly make this announcement of my retirement from the School Board with mixed emotions,” Evans says in an email to the … Continued
School News: Outdoor learning
The Annandale High Singers perform holiday music at the White House. School News is 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. Playground grant – Belvedere Elementary School was awarded a $4,000 grant from the … Continued
School news: Hands-on learning
Glen Forest Elementary School fifth-graders pose as famous scientists during an interactive science fair. School News is an occasional series highlighting information and photos from Fairfax County Public Schools and other sources. Partners of the Year – The Foundation for Public Schools is hosting its annual State of Education luncheon on Nov. 27 at the Falls Church … Continued
School news: a Parklawn success story
On Halloween, Annandale High School faculty dressed up as minions and Principal Tim Thomas was Gru from “Despicable Me.” “School news”is 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. Excellence at Parklawn – The National … Continued