School Notes
Wednesday/Nov. 28 CVHS Safe Teen Driving Seminars. Registration will begin at 6:15 p.m. and doors will be locked at 7 p.m. No one will be admitted after the doors are locked. All parents and students need to attend one of these sessions before the student will be issued a driver's license. It is preferred that your student attend during the quarter they have Driver's Education with Ferrick. Thursday/Nov. 29 ”Paying for College." 7 p.m. The "Paying for College" presentation that was cancelled on Oct. 29 has been rescheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29. The program will begin in the Centreville high School theater. This overview of how to pay for a college education is for families of students from Middle School through High School who are looking to educate themselves about all sources of funding including the Federal Student Loan and Work study Programs, college/university merit aid including scholarships and grants, state tuition assistance programs, private scholarships and much more. Contact Leftwich at caleftwich@fcps.edu. Centreville High School Wind Ensemble was awarded a State Level Recognition by the Foundation for Music Education in the “Mark of Excellence/National Wind Band Honors Project.” The award is based on the Wind Ensemble’s playing at the 2012 Performance Assessment, which was held in March. The performance was considered to be of high quality and worthy of recognition. Nationwide, 184 bands, orchestras and choirs entered their performances this year so it is a true honor for CVHS Wind Ensemble to be recognized. Amanda Karstetter, from Centreville, will join the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences Ambassador Program. Students are selected to join the team each spring through a competitive application process. Karstetter, a junior majoring in humanities, science and enviornment and English in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, volunteers with a faculty member for a minimum of two hours a week and volunteers for other various events hosted by the college. Ambassadors work closely with faculty, staff, parents, and alumni to expand the college’s outreach. Walter Ambrose III, of Centreville, recently graduated from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Ambrose earned a BFA degree in Film.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 56 homes sold between $1,452,500-$120,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales in October, 2012
Burke Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 27 Burke homes sold between $600,000-$209,000.
Burke Home Sales in October, 2012
CVHS Students Named Top Achievers
CVHS Students Named Top Achievers
The following Centreville High School students have been recognized as top achievers in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
Arlington Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 222 Arlington homes sold between $1,700,000-$65,000.
Arlington Home Sales in October, 2012
Be Part of Children's Centre View
During the last week of each year, the Centre View devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children. The results are always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition for many families. We publish artwork, poetry, essays, creative writing, opinion pieces, short stories, photography, photos of sculpture or gardens or other creative efforts. We ask that all submissions be digital so they can be sent through email or delivered on CD or flash drive. Writing should be submitted in rich text format (.rtf). Artwork should be photographed or scanned and provided in jpeg format. Identify each piece of writing or art, including the student's full name, age, grade and town of residence, plus the name of the school, name of teacher and town of school location. Please provide the submissions by Monday, Dec. 3.
Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2012
In October 2012, 144 Alexandria homes sold between $1,730,000-$86,500.
Alexandria Home Sales in October, 2012
Diversity Growing
Tune in to our series on immigration.
More than 28 percent of Fairfax County's population is foreign born; that's 317,000 residents. Consider Yesuf Beshir from Ethiopia, who two years ago settled in Springfield and now works for a government contractor. In May, he became an American citizen. “The main thing here is democracy, the right to vote,” Beshir said. These residents include nearly 20,000 who are self-employed business owners, truly job creators, large and small. One of these is Shami Walia who emigrated from India in 1982, and now owns Burke Cigar Shop, a popular cigar lounge that's become a neighborhood fixture. One part of our series will look at the business impacts of the foreign-born population.
Handling ‘Everything under the Sun’
Animal Control officer talks about his job.
Although Fairfax County is a bustling, suburban area with lots businesses, homes and concrete, it still has its share of animals — many of them wild. And both they and people’s pets keeps the police department’s animal control officers busy. Andy Sanderson has been a police officer for 20 years and an animal control officer for 15, and he recently shared his knowledge and expertise with members of the Sully District Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee. He said residents may call 703-691-2131 to report an incident and that animal-control officers are on call from 6-12:30 a.m. for emergencies.
Week in Alexandria
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? King Street Gardens Park Foundation chairman Rodger Digilio has an idea — buy a brick.
Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Has High Expectations
Seniors Loftus, Dunham, Webster to play college ball.
The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team went 25-2 last season, losing twice to eventual state champion Oakton.
Stepka, Bowles Lead Woodson Boys’ Basketball
Cavaliers focused on postseason success.
The Woodson boys' basketball team went 13-1 against the Patriot District during the 2011-12 regular season.
Yorktown Throttles South County in Playoff Rematch
Patriots advance to Division 5 Northern Region championship game.
The Yorktown football team will play for the Division 5 Northern Region championship for the second straight year.
Buy Now, Pay Later
Meaning: If I’m terminal, why deprive myself because of cost? If, in fact, I’m only living once – as the old saying goes, and somewhat less of a life than I had anticipated, shouldn’t I, at the very least, “Pull my pants down and slide on the ice,” as prescribed by Dr. Sidney Freedman in an episode of M*A*S*H, way back when?
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Nov. 21, 2012
Upcoming events
Brief: Police Investigate Attempted Robbery at Bank of America
Alexandria Police are investigating an attempted bank robbery that occurred at the Bank of America, located at 600 N. Washington St.
Animal Control Saves Owl
For four days, Animal Control Officers received calls and responded to the Richmond Highway intersection near Sacramento Drive to investigate the reports. Finally, on Friday, Nov. 16 officers were able to rescue the owl at around 11 a.m.
Chila Named Nursing Director of the Year
Nancy Chila, RN, BS, has been named Nursing Director of the Year by the Virginia Health Care Association in recognition of her role in facilitating the Mount Vernon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center’s transition from long term care for the chronically ill to an emphasis on post-acute care and rehabilitation.
60th Anniversary
On Nov. 21, 1952, Nouri and Suham Abbou were married and began an adventure that has continued for 60 years.
51st Annual Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Holiday Shop
Fifty artisans presented their work during the annual Holiday Shop at the Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church on Windmill Lane on Saturday, Nov. 17.