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Kicking up Their Heels
Students enjoy Day Prom at The Waterford.
At last week’s Day Prom at The Waterford in Fair Oaks, it didn’t matter if some of the students attending couldn’t walk or talk. For a few hours, they were just like all the other students in their high schools — they were at their school prom.
Westfield Preps for Parade in Pasadena
Tournament of Roses president speaks to students.
Sure, the students in Westfield High’s marching band are enjoying their summer. They’re also busy learning new music and practicing their drills. Besides marching on the Bulldog football field come fall, they’ll be participating Jan. 1 in the Tournament of Roses Parade.
Q and A: Yorktown Graduate Yoest To Pitch at William and Mary
Yoest was National District Pitcher of the Year in 2012, co-Pitcher of the Year in 2013.
Economics of Student Success
Schools use Title I funds to target individual needs.
Eight Arlington elementary schools are undergoing improvement plans after failing to meet all of their federal annual measurable objectives (AMO) last year as required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Bridging Students’ Digital Divide
WPHS hosts community outreach event.
This past Monday evening, May 19, Fairfax County Public Schools conducted the first of 10 community outreach sessions countywide intended to engage interested parents, community leaders and others in helping the school system to develop a vision and plan for the future of digital learning in the Fairfax county public school system.
Transportation Pie
To the Editor: A recent breakfast gathering of the transportation cognoscenti of the region and hosted by the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance posed this question: How will our various Northern Virginia jurisdictions split up the pie of new transportation money? County leaders or their representatives from Fairfax, Prince William, Arlington and Loudoun comprised the panel of presenters. Perhaps the most interesting information, however, came from the discussion sheets provided to the audience.
Creating Livable Community For All Ages
County and local organizations seek to find and meet seniors’ needs.
People over 55 make up approximately 30 percent of Fairfax County’s population, making them the largest population group. Many of that group have chosen, or plan, to spend their later years in Fairfax County, but as they age in place, there are certain services and resources needed.
Understanding Same Frustrations, Challenges
Hope Connections for Cancer Support offers group counseling, education and inspiration.
Potomac’s Lori Nam and her husband moved to Potomac with the optimistic dreams of all newlyweds — the opportunity to build a life near family and friends, the excitement of beginning promising careers, looking forward to children and active healthy lives.
Brooksfield School Celebrates 25 Years
School brings Montessori education with emphasis on ‘mindfulness.’
More than 25 years ago, Mary Anne Duffus was almost at the end of her rope. She was chasing her dream of opening her own Montessori school, but after searching at multiple local churches for space, she couldn’t find one that would work.
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
County suspends discarding of library books.
Just when Sam Clay, Fairfax County’s Public Library director, thought FCPL’s public image couldn’t get any worse, Supervisor Linda Smyth (D-Providence) released photos of bins filled to the brim with discarded library books.
Summer Camp: Start Planning Now
Applications for many camps open in January.
The frigid January temperatures can make summer feel like a distant fantasy of sunscreen and popsicles, but it’s actually not that far away. If you have children who want to attend camp after the current school year ends, now is the time to start planning, said experts. In fact, registration for many camps begins this month.
Bill Kehoe: A Life of Service to City and Nation
Volunteering for fire department, Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association and Rebuilding Together Alexandria.
Bill Kehoe has done two things in his career and done them very well. First he rose in the officer ranks in the U.S. Air Force with a specialty in personnel. After that, he became a volunteer, but a volunteer in fire fighting and house building. All in all, his life is a combination of service to the nation and the city.
Buying Gifts in McLean
McLean offers a variety of local shopping options for the holidays.
For those who try to avoid crowded malls this time of year, McLean offers a host of local shopping options. There
Locals cautiously optimistic about $200 million Springfield Mall transformation.
Locals cautiously optimistic about $200 million Springfield Mall transformation.
The joke among Springfield "insiders" is that if Vornado’s developers wait long enough, they won’t have to spend money demolishing Springfield Mall, because it will fall apart of its own volition.
Pets Matter in McLean
Mclean residents love their pets.
It was nearly seven summers ago that the Allen family met the runt of a littler of toy poodles from a Maryland breeder. From the moment she arrived at their McLean home, “Summer” was part of the family. “She just means everything to our family,” said Melissa Allen, who shares the home with her husband John and their three daughters.
Children ‘Dress Up With Grown-ups’
Medical Care for Children Partnerships funds medical, dental care for children of uninsured working families in Fairfax County.
“To me, children are the most beautiful creatures of God and there is nothing comparable to being able to give them a healthy and happy smile.” —Dr. Tehreem Butt, recipient of the Dr. Jorge Arnoldson Award
Be Part of the Children's Gazette
Call for student artwork and writing; deadline Dec. 3.
During the last week of each year, The Gazette 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.
Be Part of the Children's Centre View
Call for student artwork and writing; deadline Dec. 3.
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.
Flint Hill School Honors War Hero, Department Head
Regimental dagger of Col. Alan Ferguson-Warren presented to school
“When you were around Colonel Warren, you got the feeling that you were in the presence of an immense personality and huge moral authority. . . . We all knew there was something extraordinary about this man.” — Jerry Jasper, president, Ferguson-Warren Society, Flint Hill School
MOMS Club Seeks Service Opportunities
Club’s open house examines ways for families to volunteer.
The Herndon Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) club hosted an open house at ArtSpace Thursday, Jan. 17, to help local families discover ways they can serve their community. The open house brought in representatives from Volunteer Fairfax, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Maddie’s Blankets and Fairfax Releaf provided multiple ways for families to get involved, depending on their interests.