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Grafton Middle "Moves"Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011Grafton Middle School (GMS) participated in First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" campaign on October 12th. The First Lady is teaming with National Geographic Kids to get into the Guinness World Records book for the most people doing jumping jacks over the course of a 24-hour period. To break the record, more than 20,425 people need to get on their feet and perform jumping jacks for one minute. GMS PE classes participated on Wednesday with a total of 383 students. |
Virginia Governor, Robert McDonnell, declares October 17-21 as School Bus Safety WeekPosted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011The York County School Division is proud to honor our school bus drivers, bus assistants, bus mechanics, bus dispatchers and crossing guards by celebrating National School Bus Safety Week. This year Virginia Governor, Robert McDonnell, had declared October 17-21 as School Bus Safety Week. The York County School Division Transportation Team works hard every day to ensure student safety. Join us while we focus on keeping our students safe while on our community’s roads. October 20th is School Bus Transportation Employee’s Appreciation Day. Take the time to thank our transportation staff for the great job they do. |
Seaford Participates in Annual Heart WalkPosted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011Seaford Elementary School (SES) supported the Annual Heart Walk in Newport News Park on Saturday, October 8. Seaford staff and students raised over $500 to support the American Heart Association. Members of the Student Council and staff participated in the walk. |
Big Cities - Bright Orange at Tabb HighPosted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011Big Cities was the theme for this year's Homecoming at Tabb High School (THS). Seniors showed their tiger spirit in Las Vegas, Juniors showed theirs in New Orleans while Sophomores spirited away Hollywood and Freshmen dressed up New York like never before. Judges were escorted through the hall extravaganza and selected SENIOR WALL as the most spirited wall this year. The week was filled with spirited attire each day. Monday was Decades Day, Tuesday was Toga Day, Wednesday was Gender-Bender Day, Thursday was Seniors as Seniors and Underclassmen dressed as Babies all leading to Big Orange Friday and the Pep Rally! Classes decorated the halls to show their Orange Tiger Spirit for the Big City they choose. |
Grafton Middle Helps With Oyster RestorationPosted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011The focus of the Grafton Middle School’s (GMS) Oyster Restoration Club is to instill environmental awareness and stewardship in students of our Chesapeake Bay Watershed. The club gives members an opportunity to participate in meaningful activities which promote authentic scientific investigation and data collection, mixed with messy, wet, cold, dirty fun! In September, we "adopt" thousands of baby oysters. They are kept in Taylor Floats on Chisman Creek, where we monitor water quality and their growth rate monthly, while keeping them clean and protected from predators (primarily blue fin crab and rays). In May, the club takes a trip to Felgate Creek, on the Colonial Parkway, where we plant the oysters in a historic sanctuary reef. |
Queens Lake Jazz Band Members for 2011-2012Posted on: Thursday, October 13, 2011Congratulations to the following students who auditioned and were selected for members of the Queens Lake Middle School (QLMS) Jazz Band for the 2011-2012 school year. Saxophones: Joey Morrow, David Jackson, Michael Milligan, Gina Godwin, Logan Greenfield; Trumpets: Reilly Kartchner, Richard Battleson, James Burke, Andrew Pappas, John Morrow; Tuba: Christopher Loder; Trombones: Carson Degenhart, Daniel Hudson, Renard Wallace; Lead Guitar: Austin Jarvis; Bass Guitar: Luther Millison; Piano: Jimmy McKenzie, Jenny Schuster, Libby Bieri; Drum Set: Jonathan Borkert, Nic Falcione |
GEAC Sponsors Two Parent Speaker Events: Open to the PublicPosted on: Friday, October 07, 2011The Gifted Education Advisory Committee (GEAC) is hosting two parent speaker events at the Grafton Middle School Kiva. These events are open to public and parents are encouraged to attend. October 25, 2011, 6:30-7:30 pm- Dr. Ellen Fithian: Preparing Students for College; November 14, 2011, 6:30-7:30 pm - Dr. and Mrs. Buoncristiani: Habits of the Mind. |
DECA Day at the State FairPosted on: Friday, October 07, 2011Tabb High School (THS) DECA, an association of marketing students, was the first DECA Chapter in the State to reach "Super Star Status" for membership this school year. The THS chapter attended DECA Day at the State Fair on October 4th. DECA members attending the fair could participate in role play scenarios as practice for the real events at the District and State level competitions. Information from the various exhibitors and vendors was collected to be used as resources for competitive event manuals. The day also included fun and food. |
Long Distance Communications with a TwistPosted on: Friday, October 07, 2011The students in Sonia Mars’ Spanish classes at Tabb High School (THS) are exchanging letters with students in New York. The recipients of these letters are “English as Second Language” students. Tabb High students will practice their Spanish language letter writing skills and the students in New York will practice their English language letter writing skills. The letters will be exchanged electronically. This wonderful learning experience will be highlighted with a live Skype session between the teachers and students of both classes. |
Traveling Back In TimePosted on: Friday, October 07, 2011Ruth Wiggans, 88 year-old grandmother of first grader Owen Wiggans, visited Trisha Mohrhusen's second grade class at Seaford Elementary School(SES). She brought many treasures from the past to share with the children, including a quilt, bell, camera and paper doll. The students have been studying the past, present, and future. Ms. Wiggans, a former pre-school teacher, enjoyed the opportunity to share with the students "living history". |
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