Education

Teaching Health and Holiday Culinary Traditions

Nutrition experts say moderation, not deprivation, is the key

The holidays start with a saucepan of mushrooms — usually portabella, crimini or oyster — sautéing in olive oil. Next, sliced onions sizzle in a bath of bubbling butter and wine until they’re caramelized.

Enhanced Security Around Schools

FCPS releases message about Connecticut tragedy.

On Sunday, Dec. 16, Superintendent Jack Dale sent an email message to all FCPS families and employees. He said the Fairfax County Police Department will be increasing patrols and visibility this week around all FCPS schools, including elementary schools, in response to Friday's tragedy in Connecticut.

Brief: Oakton Conquers Chantilly Chargers

Brief: Oakton High School’s Varsity Swim and Drive teams went head-to-head with Chantilly High School on Friday night at Cub Run RECenter.

Langley Presents ‘A Musical Journey to Germany’

The Langley High School Orchestra presented "A Musical Journey to Germany" on Dec. 11.

Cappies Review: "Almost, Maine"

As the clock strikes 9 p.m. in a quaint, quiet town in northern Maine, nine couples simultaneously explore the puzzling issues of romance.

A Message From Oakton: ‘We Care’

Money was flying everywhere the day before Thanksgiving break, as Oakton Elementary School students pulled spare change and dollar bills from their pockets, hats, lunch bags, purses and—in some cases—shoes.

Flint Hill School Robots Dominate Competition

At the FIRST qualifying event held at Sidwell Friends, Flint Hill School took the top two spots.

Brief: English Skills Open Doors

Students at St. Mark's English as a Second Language Program for adults at the St. Mark Christian Formation Center, 9972 Vale Road, Vienna, benefit from new friendships and improved English skills, which can lead to further job opportunities.

Brief: Chorus Hosts Renaissance Feaste

Langley choral department performs annual 16th century show.

The Langley High School Choral Department hosted their annual Renaissance Feaste Dec. 7 and 8 at the Capital Church in Vienna.

Brief: ‘Once in a Lifetime’

Brief: In Terri Peters’ first grade class at Spring Hill Elementary School, students took a moment to celebrate on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012.

Brief: Former Astronaut Comes to Churchill Road

Brief: Churchill Road’s GEMS (Girls Excelling in Math and Science) hosted a very special guest speaker at their Dec. 12 meeting.

Brief: Student Art on Exhibit at Great Falls Starbucks

Brief: Great Falls Studios (GFS) and Starbucks in Great Falls Center have teamed up with three local elementary schools to showcase student artwork.

Local Grapplers Thrive at NOVA Classic

South County, Lake Braddock and West Springfield among schools to produce at least one individual champion.

Talent Show at William Halley

After School Program presents end-of-semester show.

Students of the Hornet’s Nest After School Program at William Halley Elementary School put on an informal performance show to wrap up the program for the fall semester on Thursday, Dec. 6.

Multiple Benefits of Mentoring

This article was submitted by Leigh Hoyer and Luisa Reyes from Wright To Read, an educational program that promotes literacy through the tutoring and mentoring of elementary school students and through outreach to the Alexandria community. Mentee Roxana Lara spoke about the value of having a mentor: "Sometimes you can't find the right words to say, or maybe you just can't find the right way to say it. But I want to give thanks to someone who helped me so much in life. I am very grateful for Ms. Kathy's tutoring and mentoring. Now I am reading much better. I see things much differently than before, thanks to her."

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