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Heather V. Ulsh, Middle School Technology Educator of the Year 2012Posted on: Thursday, March 29, 2012Heather Ulsh has learned how to take advantage of the "latest and greatest" tools to keep her eighth grade math students engaged. Using GPS systems, she created a scavenger hunt on the football field to help students review for the SOL test. Students used Animoto, Glogster, MovieMaker, Toondoo, Blogs and wikispaces to learn the essential vocabulary of math. And, if students are always on Facebook, why not take advantage of that as well. Ms. Ulsh created two Facebook groups to help students better understand algebra and Geometry. These have also been shared with the other math teachers in the school. For her creative and fun uses of technology to increase interest and knowledge in math, Heather Ulsh is this year's Middle School Technology Educator of the Year. |
Students Dance the Day AwayPosted on: Friday, March 23, 2012Richard Winfree, music teacher and Teacher of the Year from Dare Elementary, leads his students as they learn to dance on the blacktop at Dare. Students and teachers are taking advantage of outdoor areas on these beautiful spring days as they wait for the renovation of the main building to be completed. Mr. Winfree was awarded a grant from the York Foundation for Public Education, Inc. that allowed him to purchase materials for a multi-cultural dance exploration unit of study. |
York High Chess Team Wins 2nd Place in the 2011-12 Virginia State Scholastic & Collegiate Chess ChampionshipsPosted on: Friday, March 23, 2012The York High School (YHS) chess team won second place in 2011-2012 Virginia State Scholastic and Collegiate Chess Championships held by the Virginia Chess Federation over the weekend in Tyson's corner, Washington D.C. The YHS chess team members are Matthew Shih, Correy Xu, Alex Liang and Andrew Luo. In addition to winning second as a team, Matthew Shih won 10th, Correy Xu won 11th and Alex Liang won 14th place as individuals. |
Yorktown Middle Battle of the Books Team Advances to the Regional Finals!Posted on: Friday, March 23, 2012The Yorktown Middle School (YMS) Battle of the Books (BOB) team, representing the York Public Library, earned a spot in the final regional competition by defeating Poquoson and Hornsby Middle Schools at the preliminary competition this past Saturday. YMS will compete against teams from Spratley and Booker T. Washington Middle Schools in the final regional competition at the Williamsburg Regional Library this Friday, March 23 at 8p.m. Congratulations and good luck to the YMS BOB team. |
Yorktown Middle Readers at Seaford Elementary Celebrate Read Across America!Posted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012Approximately 50 Yorktown Middle School (YMS) students read to ten different classes at Seaford Elementary School (SES) on Monday, March 12, as part of both schools' Read Across America celebration. YMS students will also read at Dare Elementary School (DES) and Yorktown Elementary School (YES) later this week and next. |
Tabb High Fashion Marketing Classes Hosts Career SpeakerPosted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012Amy Fancher paid a visit to Christina Majka's Fashion Marketing classes at Tabb High School (THS). Amy spoke with the students about her career as a Technical Designer for the private labels of such well known department stores as Target, Dillard's and Nordstrom. She encouraged students to attend college and provided insight into career choices available to them in the fashion industry. The highlight of the presentation was the flat pattern and draping demonstration. Amy explained to students fabric draping techniques and allowed them to try their hand at it on the dress form she brought with her. Flat pattern design and the process of pattern placement and alteration were also discussed. Students interested in learning more were encouraged to attend one of her classes she offers... |
Tooth Fairy Visits Mt. Vernon First GradersPosted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012The first grade classes at Mt. Vernon Elementary School (MVES) had a visit from Dr. Lamay and the Tooth Fairy's helper last week. The dentist and her assistant, from Yorkshire Family Dentistry, explained to the children how to keep their teeth clean and healthy, showed them dental tools and tooth models, and answered questions about dentistry and what happens to a tooth after the tooth fairy gets it! |
Grafton Middle Studies The Redtails and Tuskegee AirmenPosted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012Col. Mike Hoepfner who is stationed at Langley Air Force Base, spoke to Sheila Knight's Keyboarding/Computer Applications II class at Grafton Middle School (GMS) about the Tuskegee Airmen and the 332nd Fighter Wing Squadron. Sheila’s class has studied the Redtails and the Tuskegee Airmen and given PowerPoint presentations on the subject. |
Mt. Vernon Students Invited to the CapitolPosted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012Delegate Gordon Helsel invited Mt. Vernon Elementary School’s (MVES) Student Council to Richmond for a meet and greet and tour of the Capitol. |
K-Kids Donate to Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyPosted on: Thursday, March 15, 2012Grafton Bethel Elementary School (GBES) students collected over $3,100 in the Pennies for Patients campaign in February. Karen Gattuso, School and Youth Coordinator for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, was presented a check as she met with the class that donated the most, Kathryn Reid's third grade class. Hannah Gilpatrick was also honored as the top fundraiser in the school. |
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