Feb 6
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 7:10 am
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
Posted by: DMK
at 7:07 am
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
Posted by: DMK
at 1:12 pm
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
Posted by: DMK
at 8:01 pm
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
Posted by: DMK
at 7:59 pm
Paying for Lunch Accounts
Parents have three options to pay for their child's lunch account:
Oct 18
2008
Posted by: DMK
at 10:29 am
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
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
Posted by: DMK
at 9:16 am
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
Posted by: DMK
at 10:37 am
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
Posted by: DMK
at 4:31 am
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.
