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Read Across AmericaPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Kathryn Patterson, Instructional Specialist of York County School Division visited Grafton Bethel Elementary School to read the book Night Boat to Freedom as part of the Read Across America activities this month. The children loved the story and the subject went right along with their current lessons. |
Authors Abound at Bethel ManorPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Through a York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. grant all Bethel Manor Elementary students are writing their own books (to be professionally hard bound!). Students began their projects with author, Gerome Meminger (The Lonely Blue Book) explaining how one becomes an author. Students worked on the writing of their books, with emphasis on the writing process. Books will be bound and published and in April parents and the community will be invited to see, hear and read Bethel Manor students' creations. |
CLASSICS Club Throws Pies for CharityPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010The CLASSICS Club (Character, Leadership, Academics, Sportsmanship, Service, Inclusiveness, Compassion and Sisterhood) instigated an unusual fundraising event at Yorktown Middle School (YMS). The faces of YMS teachers were pasted onto cans and placed in the lobby area. As the student body passed by they dropped money into the cans to select which teacher would be hit in the face with a pie! Five YMS teachers received the pies. The Club raised $150 for the American Heart Association. The CLASSICS Club recognizes students who complete 25 hours of community service by awarding them a bracelet with the infinity symbol. There have been five students to receive their bracelets so far. |
Regional Odyssey of the Mind Tournament WinnersPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Yorktown Middle School received a Rantra Fusca award. The award is given for outstanding creativity in the solution of the problem, either Long Term or Spontaneous. The team received the award for “creative use of recycled materials throughout the performance, especially regarding the costumes. The judges were very impressed with the use of chip bags as fabric and cups for texture." |
Valentine’s Day at Mt. VernonPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Students in Christina Gooch and Joyce Croman’s kindergarten class at Mt. Vernon Elementary School celebrated Valentine’s Day. |
Reading is Magical at Waller MillPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Karen Lucas, Waller Mill Elementary School reading teacher and PTA member, introduced students to Rob Westcott, Educational Entertainment Specialist. Mr. Westcott performed a reading themed magic show for Waller Mill students and their families during the school's annual Literacy Night. |
Waller Mill Students PAWS to ReadPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Waller Mill Elementary School students attended a reading night celebration with their families so that they could PAWS to read. Students enjoyed a PAW themed evening of activities revolving around reading. Volunteer therapy dogs attended to listen to students read aloud and students made dog biscuits to donate to the local animal shelter. "Furry books" were created for students to journal in and they took turns reading in cozy "doggy beds" with their favorite books. |
Chinese New Year CelebrationPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Waller Mill Elementary School second grade student Gabrielle Burge along with Yan Haux, Chinese teacher at the College of William and Mary and graduate student shared Chinese culture and the celebration of the Chinese New Year. |
100th Day of SchoolPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010Waller Mill Elementary School Principal Jennifer Goodwin, along with students, welcomed the 100th day of school. The students celebrated this accomplishment in various instructional ways including reading, writing, math and arts integration. |
Taking Care of Your Family Inside and OutPosted on: Friday, February 26, 2010The annual York County Health Fair/D.A.R.E. Fest will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Grafton School Complex. There will be over 50 vendors featured under one roof. Exhibitions will include demonstrations, massages, eye exams, glucose testing, skin evaluations, education on nutrition, exercise and diseases and much more. There will also be lots of food and fun for the kids. You just can't miss this great community event. “Come for the HEALTH of it!" |
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