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Yorktown Middle Welcomes New Students at OrientationPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Yorktown Middle School’s (YMS) orientations were well attended. Teachers greeted a record number of students and their families this year. Students, parents and staff were was eager to begin the new school year. |
Yorktown Middle's "Peace" Freedom FlagPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Representatives from each of Yorktown Middle School’s (YMS) 1B classes, as well as representatives from York River Academy (YRA) and New Horizons Center for Autism, "pieced" a paper Freedom Flag, designed by former art teacher, Mary Hayes, and library assistant, Teri Forman, in honor of the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The day began with the faculty chorus singing The National Anthem after morning announcements. Flag "piecing" began at 8:30: YMS seventh graders placed the first red pieces, YRA students placed the white pieces and a CFA student placed the last blue piece to complete the design. Faculty memories of September 11th, 2001 were displayed so that "We Will Never Forget.” |
Grafton Middle Remembers 9/11Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Students and faculty at Grafton Middle School (GMS) recognized the 10 year anniversary of September 11, 2001. The entire school listened intently as the morning announcements began with a memorable explanation of the events of that day and the heroic actions of first responders. After a moving recital of our Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence, students throughout the day signed a banner thanking our first responders. The banner with hundreds of signatures and words of appreciation was presented to Grafton's Fire Station #1. |
Grafton Bethel PTA Celebrates Students who Scored 600Posted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Grafton Bethel Elementary School’s (GBES) PTA celebrated with a donut and juice treat for all students in grades 4 and 5 who scored 600 on last spring's SOL tests. Nearly eighty students were presented certificates as they joined Grafton Bethel's 600 Club! |
Going the Extra MilePosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011On September 11th Operation Homefront, a national organization which provides assistance to military service members and their families in need, sponsored a Freedom Walk to commemorate the 10th anniversary of 9/11. The Tabb High School (THS) JV and Varsity Sideline Cheerleaders participated in the mile long Freedom Walk around Langley Speedway. |
Tigers Take on TechnologyPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Doug Roper, social studies teacher at Tabb High School (THS), uses technology to present his geography lessons to his ninth grade students. To reinforce the topics presented in class, Doug helps his students create and use their Quia accounts to access information to be used in class and later reviewed at home. He also utilizes the "Wallwisher" program as a way for students to participate electronically as a group in response to specific teacher posts and questions. Students enjoy the interactive lessons presented with the use of Smart Board technology. Incorporating new ways of presenting information helps hold student interest and promote learning. |
Freedom Shrine DedicationPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011The dedication ceremony of Seaford Elementary School’s (SES) Freedom Shrine occurred on September 14th. This event involved members of the Exchange Club, invited guests and Delegate Brenda Pogge, whom explained the importance of the historical documents on the Freedom Shrine to Seaford's fifth graders. After the ceremony, Delegate Pogge presented the fourth and fifth graders with copies of the Constitution. |
Statues of LibertyPosted on: Friday, September 23, 2011Donna Manicone's first grade class from Seaford Elementary School (SES) dressed as the Statue of Liberty on Constitution Day. They worked together all week to make their crowns and torches as they discussed the Statue of Liberty as one of the United States symbols. |
GMS After School ClubsPosted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011Grafton Middle School (GMS) hosted a club fair during lunch this week. Students had a chance to sign up for after school activities. Samantha Heard and Sydnie Swartwood discussed the after school club opportunities with GMS activities director Beth Higginbotham. |
York High School 2012 National Merit SemifinalistsPosted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011Each year, some 16,000 Semifinalists are selected to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program. The Competition is based upon student performance on the PSAT test during junior year. Please join the York High School (YHS) principal, Antonia Fox, and the entire Falcon family in congratulating Cassandra McCullers and Linh Vinh on becoming Semifinalists. We wish them all the best! |
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