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Author Presents Mini-Writing Workshop for YMS 7th Grade English ClassesPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012On November 9, Virginia Beach author, Sharon Cindrich, presented a mini-writing workshop for students of 7th grade English teachers Melissa Schreiber and Lori Breon. She shared how she became a writer and had students practice strategies to get their writing started. Students collaborated and shared their results. At the end of the presentation, Ms. Cindrich provided the Yorktown Middle School library with copies of her most recent books, A Smart Girl's Guide to Style and A Smart Girl's Guide to the Internet. |
The "Birds" Adapt!Posted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012Students in Mrs. Bauer's and Mrs. Hays' fourth grade class learned about animal adaptations and survival by trying to find enough food for themselves. Their adaptations were various kitchen tools that simulated beaks. Students were also exposed to “predators” and “poisons” as they tried to survive. |
Title I Makes Little Gobblers at Magruder ElementaryPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012Magruder Elementary School’s Title I sponsored a fun activity where students made little gobblers with parents and other adults. Title I usually holds a crafty project for their students at least once a quarter in the library for family members to attend. |
Food Drive at Grafton Middle SchoolPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012The Builders' Club sponsored a Food Drive at Grafton Middle School and collected 1856 items for the Food Closet at St. Lukes. |
Stone Soup PerformancePosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012Mrs. Siegel’s 2nd grade class read several versions of the story Stone Soup and then performed a reader’s theater version for parents. They also made stone soup for the class to share. The theme of the story is community and sharing. To go along with the theme, the class collected canned goods to be donated to a local food pantry. |
Queens Lake Middle School PTA Reflections Contest ResultsPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012The winners for the Queens Lake Middle School Reflections Contest are below: Category of Dance Choreography: 1st Place - Cailin McCummings, 2nd Place - Caroline Brown, 3rd Place - Kaitlyn Audrey; Category of Film/Video Production: 1st Place - Danielle Morgan, 2nd Place - Cailin McCummings, 3rd Place - Elena Evans; Category of Literature: 1st Place - Lauren Tanner, 2nd Place - Sarah Old, 3rd Place - Evan Lynch; Category of Musical Composition: 1st Place - Alex Arnette; Category of Photography: 1st Place - Elena Evans, 2nd Place - Sam Richardson & Sarah Sharlette, 3rd Place - Amanda Trahant & Cailin McCummings; Category of Visual Arts: 1st Place - Amanda Trahant, 2nd Place - Katya Mikhailova, 3rd Place - Meghan Corder, HM Ylexis Bradley, Lacy McLain, & Clara Wincheski. |
Queens Lake Middle School Does Pasta for PenniesPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012The QLMS SCA recently concluded the Pasta for Pennies drive, supporting the LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). The Student Council Association decided to strive to bring in $1,750, which was three hundred more than was raised last year. Through the efforts of all homerooms, the total amount raised was $2,250.97! Eight homerooms raised over $100, while two raised over $200, one homeroom raised over $300, and another raised over $400. |
Third Graders at GBES Organize Holiday Collection for the TroopsPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012As an outgrowth of a third grade social studies project on Veterans Day, students in third grade at Grafton Bethel organized a collection of seasonal items to send to the troops for the holidays. Seventeen boxes are being shipped to the Support2theTroops organization. Items collected included holiday candy, cards, gift wrap, bows, videos, cards made by the students, stockings, holiday decorations, and a huge handcrafted flag. |
Queens Lake Middle School VolunteersPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012Students from Queens Lake Middle School volunteered with The Arc of Greater Williamsburg, an organization that serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was a fun filled day for all. |
Classroom Winners in the GBES Spell-a-thonPosted on: Thursday, November 29, 2012Mrs. Machie's third grade class was the top fundraiser in the 8th annual Grafton Bethel Spell-a-thon. Zanecia Patrick, a second grader, was the top individual fundraiser. Students at GBES participated by taking their spelling test and collecting pledges based on their scores. Students raised over $20,000 which will support many programs and events sponsored by the PTA. |
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