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involved members of the Exchange Club, invited guests and Delegate Brenda Pogge, whom explained the importance of the historical documents on the Freedom Shrine to Seaford's fifth graders.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! |
Fourth Graders Salute First Responders for 9/11Posted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) fourth graders created a banner to be presented to the Sheriff's department as a tribute for the 10th anniversary of 9/11. |
GMS Book Club Meets at StarbucksPosted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011For six weeks this summer, two different groups of Grafton Middle School (GMS) students and volunteer faculty members met for a summer book club experience at the local York County Starbucks. |
Hats Off to Wounded WarriorsPosted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011Tabb Middle School (TMS) students who made a contribution to the Hats Off to Wounded Warriors fundraiser were allowed to wear their hats during school to support the project. That afternoon the TMS athletic department supported the Wounded Warrior Project by holding a charity scrimmage game between the Tabb Middle School and Grafton Middle School Football Teams, where donations were accepted at the gate. |
GMS Tune-up Book ClubPosted on: Thursday, September 15, 2011Grafton Middle School (GMS) students enjoyed their final celebration party at Barnes and Noble for the GMS Summer Tune-up Book Club. Thanks to a generous grant from the VEA, students enjoyed reading and munchies through a hot summer. |
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