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York County School Division will host the Pen-Tran Transition FairPosted on: Friday, November 04, 2011We are delighted to officially announce that York County School Division will host the Pen-Tran Transition Fair on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Grafton High School (GHS) from 8:30-1:30. This is a wonderful opportunity for students and their families, as well as staff, to learn more about the world of Transition. We will have a variety of opportunities for participants, including a number of sessions covering topics including: DRS, SSI, Surrogate Decision Making, Indicators, Assistive Technology, etc. Numerous vendors will also be available to share valuable information with participants. The opening remarks will be made by our own Dr. Lisa Pennycuff, Ed.D., Director of Accountability and Instructional Services. |
Monarchs Migrate from Coventry ElementaryPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011For the past two years, Deardre Hanline's second grade classes and the Coventry Environmental club have been working on establishing a Monarch Way Station in the school courtyard. This year they raised, tagged and released fourth generation Monarchs to migrate to Mexico for the winter. They hope to see the 5th generation return to Coventry Elementary School (CES) in the spring. Ms. Hanline said, "Our butterflies ate right from our hands before they took off! It was a very exciting learning experience for us all and we hope this work will help establish an environment for the declining Monarchs, right here in our beautiful wildlife habitat, aka, the "Cougar Courtyard." |
BHS Advanced Marketing Students Raising Money for the American Heart AssociationPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011Advanced Marketing students from Bruton High School (BHS) helped to raise $250.00 for the American Heart Association. Their efforts included selling raffle tickets during lunch periods in addition to cookie sales in the Panther Exchange. |
Waller Mill Celebrates Red Ribbon WeekPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011Waller Mill Elementary School (WMES) staff and students begin their celebration of Red Ribbon Week by wearing red. Red Ribbon Week began October 24 and ran through October 28. |
Yorktown Middle Field Hockey Team Sticks it to Cancer!Posted on: Friday, October 28, 2011The Yorktown Middle School (YMS) Field Hockey Team had a fundraiser for the school's Relay for Life Team. The falcons played Grafton Middle School (GMS) in a scrimmage on October 13th. All proceeds from ticket sales and concessions went to the American Cancer Society. The YMS Field Hockey team raised $600.00! |
Learning Barn Donated to Yorktown ElementaryPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011The Charles City/James City/New Kent/York Farm Bureau Women's Auxiliary donated a Learning Barn to Yorktown Elementary School (YES). The Learning Barn included agriculture-related books and teaching materials that show children how important agriculture truly is. Students in Rhonda Concannon's class enjoyed an extra treat when Eric Williams, Ed.D., Division Superintendent read, "The Milk Makers," by Gail Gibbons. |
Seaford PTA Sponsors Walk-A-ThonPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011Seaford Elementary School’s (SES) Parent Teacher Association, PTA, sponsored its 2nd Annual Walk-A-Thon on October 10. The Walk-A-Thon was held on the football field behind the school and students were encouraged to collect pledges for the amount of laps they anticipated they could walk. On October 10th, many students were joined by their parents and teachers, to participate in the walk. The PTA raises funds to support students and staff at Seaford Elementary (SES), as well as, enhance the educational experience by providing additional materials and volunteering. Every student walked during the fundraiser and the students raised over $17,000. |
Yorktown Middle’s Young Men of Significance Club Encouraged to Reach for Their Goals!Posted on: Friday, October 28, 2011Newport News Public School math teacher, Lloyd McKeithan, and Air Force Major Kenneth Carmichael spoke to members of Yorktown Middle School's (YMS) Young Men of Significance club on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The guest speakers encourage the members of the club to reach for their goals. |
Seaford Students View Colonial LifePosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011Seaford Elementary School’s (SES) fourth graders in Beth Ann Wilson's class are mesmerized by the instruction of Colonial Life at Jamestown on their October 18 field trip. The students study Colonial Life as they learn about Virginia History. Students in Ms. Wilson's class were enjoying the view of the James River from the dock at Jamestown. |
Daily 5 Literacy ApproachPosted on: Friday, October 28, 2011The Daily 5 is an approach developed to foster literacy independence. This structure will help students develop daily habits of reading, writing, and working with peers. One of the five approaches students utilize is to "listen to reading". First grade students at Seaford Elementary School (SES) participate in the listening center. |
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