Education

Muslim Women Encouraged to Explore STEM

Six women share their success story at the Lorton Library.

The Nubian Benevolence Association was the official sponsor for the Muslim Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) presentation at the Lorton Community Library on Saturday, March 23, but there was little doubt that Hajjar Ahmed, daughter of the organization’s co-Founder Hossam Ahmed, was the driving force behind the event.

Parents Rally to Save FACE as Alexandria School Board Considers Budget Cuts

Board members must close a $3 million gap before sending budget to City Hall.

Dozens of parents appeared before members of the Alexandria School Board last week with a simple plea — save FACE.

‘They’re Not Bad Kids; They’re Just Teenagers’

Westfield SRO talks about keeping students safe.

Authorities say children are safe in Fairfax County schools, but it requires continual vigilance to keep them that way. So the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee recently hosted a community meeting on the topic.

The Facts about MathCounts

Open to sixth-, seventh- and eighth-graders, MathCounts involves solving various types of complicated math problems.

Chantilly Takes State Forensics Championship

In a close competition, the Chantilly Forensics team won the Virginia AAA title on Saturday, March 23.

Centreview School Notes March 27

School notes for Centreville and Chantilly natives.

Celebrating Spring Equinox

Douglas MacArthur Elementary School celebrated the Spring Equinox on March 20 with the school’s compass rose dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony, unveiling the new addition of a painted compass rose in the school's Learning Garden.

Norwood Students Head to Odyssey of Mind Finals

Some Potomac-area students were recognized recently for their creative thinking and collaborative abilities when Norwood School in Bethesda hosted Odyssey of the Mind earlier this month.

Wootton High School Theater To Present ‘Ragtime’

With a cast of 65 members, Wootton High School will perform “Ragtime,” the Tony-award winning musical.

Operation Patriotic STEM

Marymount University makes science fun at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School.

As stomp rockets flew through the air, balloons expanded, and electricity set hair standing on end, children at Ft. Belvoir Elementary School didn’t know which hands-on science activity to try first.

School Notes

Email announcements to almanac@connectionnewspapers.com. Deadline is Thursday at noon. Photos are welcome. Joy Suslov has been named to the dean’s list at Rider University. Suslov is a music education major in the Westminster Choir College. Daniela Baeza was named to the dean’s list at Eckerd College.

Fundraising At Beth Sholom

A book sale and Purim carnival was held at Congregation Beth Sholom last month. Proceeds from the events benefit the new library. Photos by Harvey Levine/The Almanac

Music Loft and Council for the Arts Hold Instrument Drive

Fundraising party at Jimmy's Old Town Tavern benefits drive.

Council for the Arts of Herndon partners with The Music Loft, LLC, to bring donated musical instruments to Herndon-area schools via a used instrument donation drive.

Clearview Celebrates National Literacy Month

Clearview Elementary School in Herndon celebrated National Literacy Month, March 2013, by hosting children's books authors Jacqueline Jules and Sara Lewis Holmes.

Churchill Road Students Win First, Second Place in Science Olympiad

On Saturday, March 16, the Churchill Road Elementary School’s Science Olympiad Teams took both first and second place at the Regional Tournament at Stone Middle School in Centreville

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