January 12, 2025
Covering Annandale, Bailey's Crossroads, Lincolnia, and Seven Corners in Fairfax County, Virginia
Pinecrest School

Tag: schools

FCPS official will consider parents’ concerns about leadership at Mason Crest Elementary School

#education, #Mason Crest Elementary School, #schools

Region 2 Assistant Superintendent Fabio Zuluaga (left) and Region 2 Executive Principal Jay Pearson speak to parents at Mason Crest Elementary School.  Fabio Zuluaga, the Fairfax County Public Schools assistant superintendent for Region 2, told several dozen parents at a meeting at Mason Crest Elementary School May 31 that he would address their concerns about … Continued

Scott Brabrand named FCPS superintendent

#people, #school board, #schools
2

Brabrand [FCPS] The Fairfax County School Board has selected Scott Brabrand as the finalist for the position of superintendent, pending final approval at the board’s June 8 meeting, Fairfax County Public Schools announced June 1. Brabrand is superintendent of Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Va., He previously worked at at FCPS as assistant superintendent, principal … Continued

Parents concerned about leadership changes at Mason Crest Elementary School

#community events, #education, #Mason Crest Elementary School, #parents, #schools
4

Mason Crest Mason Crest Elementary School has developed a great reputation under its much-lauded principal Brian Butler and assistant principals Diane Kerr and Sherry Shin. But now that Butler and Kerr are leaving, parents are concerned that the school’s quality could decline if a new leadership team isn’t committed to the school’s Professional Learning Community … Continued

Volunteer program involving older adults in schools recognized by governor

#children, #education, #schools, #seniors, #volunteers

A GrandInvolve volunteer works with a student at Parklawn Elementary School. [FCPS] The GrandInvolve program, in which older adults help young students with academic skills, was recognized with a 2017 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award. GrandInvolve is in six Fairfax County elementary schools, including Parklawn in Mason District. The program, launched three years ago, … Continued

New gym completed at Bailey’s Elementary School

#Bailey's Elementary School, #children, #Recreation, #schools
7

The new gym at Bailey’s Upper. Bailey’s Upper Elementary School now has a 5,000-square-foot gymnasium plus an outdoor playground and ball field. The new gym was officially opened April 26 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Bailey’s patrols gather for the ribbon-cutting. In the foreground, left to right: Principal Marie Lemmon, School Board Chair Sandy Evans, Mason … Continued

Annandale HS orchestra director nominated for Teacher of the Year

#Annandale High School, #arts, #education, #people, #schools
1

Ammerman [FCPS] Angela Ammerman, the orchestra director at Annandale High School, has been selected to represent Fairfax County Public Schools in the Washington Post’s Teacher of the Year program. Ammerman has been recognized for her innovative and successful teaching methods. She believes all students have the ability to make music and tirelessly recruits students from … Continued

School news: Science stars

#Annandale High School, #education, #school board, #schools, #volunteers
1

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. Science Olympiad – Luther Jackson Middle School came in third overall, beating … Continued

Youths are creating a vision of community through art

#arts, #community events, #higher education, #schools, #youths
1

Some of the students involved in the GMU art project with Officer Kathleen O’Leary (center).  Local residents are invited to a community dialogue and pop-up art exhibit on the theme “Youth Re-imagining Community” May 3 at the DarAl-Hijrah Islamic Center in Seven Corners. The event, hosted by the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community … Continued

Gangs actively recruiting in local schools

#Board of Supervisors, #crime, #gangs, #homicide, #immigration, #police, #schools
14

Roessler There’s been a resurgence of gang activity in Fairfax County, along with “heavy recruiting in our schools,” Jay Lanham, director of the Northern Virginia Regional Gang TaskForce, said at a meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ Public Safety Committee March 21. The meeting featured a presentation on law enforcement policies on undocumented immigrants, as … Continued

School news: Big winners

#Annandale High School, #arts, #Falls Church High School, #schools, #sports, #Stuart High School

Weyanoke students dressed up for the annual Heritage Festival. 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. A cultural celebration – Nearly 100 nationalities were represented at Weyanoke Elementary School’s annual Heritage Festival, which took place … Continued

Immigration policy has huge impact on local community

#Board of Supervisors, #Bulova, #community events, #community organizations, #crime, #immigration, #police, #religion, #schools
19

Government leaders and representatives of nonprofit organizations are reaching out to calm fears following the Trump Administration’s hard-line approach to immigrants and travelers, which is encouraging a rising tide of hate crimes. Panelists at March 11 forum hosted by the Fairfax County NAACP at the Kings Park Library spoke about how children are afraid to … Continued

Bleak funding outlook presented at Budget Town Hall

#budget, #government services, #schools, #taxes
13

Fairfax County’s financial situation remains stagnant, as cost pressures rise, revenue isn’t expected to increase much, and there aren’t any new funding sources available. That’s the bleak picture of the FY 2018 advertised budget presented by County Executive Ed Long at a Town Hall hosted by Mason Supervisor Penny Gross March 9. The county’s needs are greater … Continued