George C. Marshall High School PTSA
Feb 6 2009

School Board Invites Comment on Start and Dismissal Times

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Fairfax County School Board Invites Public Comment on School Start and Dismissal Times
 
 
The Fairfax County School Board invites parents and interested citizens to comment on changes to school start and dismissal times that are under consideration by attending one of seven upcoming community dialogue meetings in February and by completing an online survey.
 

A report from the School Board's Transportation Task Force offers recommendations to change school start and dismissal times and to improve the overall effectiveness of Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) transportation system.  The changes would affect elementary, middle, and high school students.  Because changing school start and dismissal times could affect work schedules, child care arrangements, and after-school activities—including athletics—the School Board wants to hear from the public about the pros and cons of the changes.
 
 
Seven community dialogue meetings will be held in February:
 
 
Tuesday, February 24, 7 to 9 p.m.
      Annandale High School, 4700 Medford Drive, Annandale
      Longfellow Middle School, 2000 Westmoreland Street, Falls Church
      Oak View Elementary School, 5004 Sideburn Road, Fairfax
 
 
Wednesday, February 25, 7 to 9 p.m.
      Herndon High School, 700 Bennett Street, Herndon
      Rocky Run Middle School, 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly
 
 
Thursday, February 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
      Providence Elementary School, 3616 Jermantown Road, Fairfax
      Whitman Middle School, 2500 Parkers Lane, Alexandria
 
 
In the event of inclement weather, a makeup dialogue session will be held on Tuesday, March 3, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road in the Falls Church area of Fairfax County.
 
 
Citizens are encouraged to complete an online survey, available beginning Monday, February 9, at www.fcps.edu, to share their opinions about school start and dismissal times.
 
 
Additional information about the proposed changes to school start and dismissal times and the Transportation Task Force's recommendations may be viewed at www.fcps.edu.

Feb 6 2009

Curriculum Showcase Night

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 Curriculum Showcase

 Night

 

February 11, 2009

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

 

You are invited to join us for an evening showcase of course opportunities especially designed for:

« Students in grades 8-11 and their parents

« Prospective Marshall High School Families

« The Marshall High School and Tysons Corner Communities

 

Visit One, Two or All Three Sessions:

 

« Program begins in Michael Hall at 7:00 p.m.

« Session 1 from 7:30 to 7:50 p.m.

« Session 2 from 8:05 to 8:25 p.m.

« Session 3 from 8:40 to 9:00 p.m.

 

   Sample Topics: 

 

Classroom Demonstrations

Labs

Experience Modules

Showcase Technology

Marshall High School Academy

Dual Credit

General Ed

IB Options for Diplomas & Certificates

Information on dual enrollment English 12 course with NOVA

 


 

 

Between sessions, enjoy music from the orchestra, choral and band groups

and check out our students’ paintings, sketches and pottery!

 

For more information call 703-714-5422 or visit www.fcps.edu/MarshallHS

Jan 29 2009

GRADING POLICY ISSUES UPDATE

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GRADING POLICY ISSUES UPDATE
 
 
RESULTS OF FCPS SCHOOL BOARD VOTE - 1.22.09

 

The amended motion on the FCPS grading policy passed UNANIMOUSLY by FCPS School Board members Thursday (1.22.09) evening. 

 

The amended motion directs Dr. Dale to report back to the School Board by the end of March 2009 with a version of the 10-point scale with pluses and minuses to be implemented at the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year and that AP/IB weights would be increased to 1.0 and weighted retroactively for classes taken up to Jan. 09 and that qualifying Honors courses would be weighted 0.5 beginning the 2009-2010 school year. 

 

Dr. Dale said he would "ideally" like to retroactively weight qualifying Honors courses, but FCPS is uncertain at this time if that is technically feasible.  FCPS will investigate this issue as they conduct their overview this summer to determine which courses will qualify as Honors. 

 

FAIRGRADE is very pleased with the outcome from the 1.22.09 School Board meeting.  The School Board exhibited strong leadership in crafting an amended motion that addresses community concerns, but still gives Superintendent Dale enough room to leave his thumbprint on the policy by refining exactly what the 10-point scale with pluses and minuses will look like and where the pass/fail bar will fall. 

 

THANK YOU FCPS SCHOOL BOARD!  THANK YOU FAIRGRADE SUPPORTERS!


Source: www.fairgrade.org


For details about last night's School Board actions, please visit http://www.boarddocs.com/vsba/fairfax/Board.nsf/News/2147F625F9041EAE8525754700172769?OpenDocument

Nov 5 2008

Thanksgiving Lunch Menu

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Thanksgiving Lunch Menu

Thanksgiving Lunch will be served on November 20 (Thursday). The menu will be:

Roasted Turkey w/Dressing

Whipped potatoes w/gravy

Green Beans

Cranberry Sauce

Pumpkin yogurt cup

(Pizzas, yogurt and salads will be served on a separate line; pumpkin pie will be served additional $0.75 as ala carte item.)

Nov 5 2008

Lunch Account

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Paying for Lunch Accounts

Parents have three options to pay for their child's lunch account:

  • Online – Using ww.myLunchMoney.com. The service is easy to use, convenient, private, and secure. There is a convenience fee of $1.95 per transaction. Once the account is open, parents may check the fund at any time from computer or phone.

  • Check – Write a check to (child's school name) Food and Nutrition Services and bring the check to the food service manager's office. A local address and phone number are required to be printed or handwritten on the check. The student name and pin number are required on the check memo line. Parents who want their checks for meals only should write "MEALS ONLY" on their check.

  • Cash – Cash may be brought to the food service manager's office for deposit on student's account, or students may pay cash on a daily basis.

    Please feel free to call with further questions.

     

    Rahul Nooniwal
    Marshall HS Cafeteria Manager
    703-714-5433
    rnooniwal@fcps.edu

     



Oct 18 2008

Teen Drinking Program

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Realities of Teen Drinking: Accidents, Deaths, and Parent-Battles

 

The Vienna-Madison Community Coalition invites parents and teens to a dialogue with local experts, "Realities of Teen Drinking: Accidents, Deaths, and Parent-Battles" on Tuesday, November 18, 2008, 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Warhawk Hall, James Madison High School. Featured:
  • Lt. Col. Suzanne Devlin, FCPD Deputy Chief of Police, with a police perspective
  • MADD Speaker - a parent who has lost a teen to drunk driving
  • Mary Ann Sprouse, Certified Substance Abuse Counselor - sharing tips for parents on communicating with teens

 
 
For more information contact:  
Deborah Roney - 703-281-1999
roneys4@verizon.net

http://fcps.edu/MadisonHS/vmcc

 

 

Sponsored by the Vienna-Madison Community Coalition,  an FCPS school-community
coalition under its Safe and Drug-Free Youth Section, the JMHS PTSA,

and the Countywide Initiative to Reduce Underage Drinking.

Funding provided by Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Federal Funds
and the Drug Free Communities Support Program grant.

Oct 18 2008

International Baccalaureate Program Orientation

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George C. Marshall High School International Baccalaureate Program Orientation Program

 

Parents and students grades 7 – 10 are invited to attend the George C. Marshall High School International Baccalaureate Program Orientation Program at George C. Marshall High School Auditorium (7731 Leesburg Pike – Falls Church, VA 22043) on Thursday, November 19, 2008, 7 – 8:30 p.m.

 

The program will feature current and graduate Marshall IB students, parents, the principal,
Director of Student Services, and IB Coordinators.

 


Sep 23 2008

Leadership and Resiliency Program

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Leadership and Resiliency Program

 

The GCM counseling center is happy to announce that it will be hosting the Leadership and Resiliency Program.

 

LRP works to enhance the internal strengths and resiliency of participants, while preventing involvement in substance use and violence.

 

This is a school and community-based program focusing on: goal-setting, healthy relationships, and coping strategies. These resiliency areas are constant themes in each of the three major components of LRP: Resiliency Groups, Alternative/Adventure Activities, and Community Volunteer Experiences.

 

For more information, or to have your student receive more information, please contact Berkeley Woolwine: Berkeley.Woolwine@fairfaxcounty.gov

or by phone at: 703.449.6313 or 571.749.8211.

Sep 17 2008

Class Administrator, Sponsors, and Parent Representative for Class of 2012

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CLASS OF 2012

 

Administrator:
Jeff McFarland
703-714-5583
Jeff.McFarland@fcps.edu

 

Sponsors:     

Pierce Bello
703-714-5693

 

Joshua Strong         

703-714-5475
 
 
Parent Representatives:  
 
 
Kim Sayer Marsh
703-356-8455
 
 

Maureen Quattrocki
202-424-7930

mquattrocki@rtcrm.com

Sep 17 2008

Publications Win Awards

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MARSHALL YEARBOOK AND NEWSPAPER WIN AWARDS

Congratulations to the Columbian yearbook and Rank & File newspaper staffs, whose 2007-2008 publications both garnered prestigious gold
medals from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

 

Additional applause to Rank & File, which received all-Columbian honors in graphic
presentation, coverage, writing, and editing.

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