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TES Wins Jump Rope for Heart Coordinator of the Year 2010Posted on: Thursday, September 23, 2010Bette Seymore, Physical Education teacher for Tabb Elementary School (TES), was recognized by the Virginia Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for promoting heart health. She has been selected as the Jump Rope for Hear Coordinator of the Year for 2010. Mrs. Seymore has sponsored jump rope clubs for the past ten years. In the last eight of those years, she has also sponsored the TES Jump Rope for Heart Demonstration Team. This TES team, under her guidance, travels to area schools to promote jump rope as an excellent heart healthy activity. |
YMS Recognized as an IB World SchoolPosted on: Thursday, September 23, 2010Yorktown Middle School (YMS) has been officially awarded the prestigious title of IB World School by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO). Currently in its third year of operating as a Middle Years Programme (MYP), YMS is recognized for its commitment to the IB Mission of developing inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. Over the past two years, the MYP faculty has developed an in-depth course of study that infuses the York County School Division curriculum with interdisciplinary connections and global mindedness. The journey to implement the MYP also featured a two-day evaluation by representatives of IBO. Designation as an IB World School allows Yorktown Middle School to continue to offer a world-class education to the entire Falcon Family. Congratulations to the students, parents, and faculty on this tremendous accomplishment. |
Seaford Elementary's First Graders are CuriousPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010The first graders at Seaford Elementary came to school full of curiosity! They read many Curious George books which led to class discussions on expectations, rules and curiosity! On Friday, the first grade teachers dressed like the "Man in the Yellow Hat" to finish out the week. |
Tabb Continues the TraditionPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010The banner provided by the York Education Association was signed by the students, faculty and staff of Tabb High School and delivered to Fire Station #2 along with goodies as an expression of gratitude for our fire fighters' courageous efforts protecting the citizens of York County. Tabb Principal, Angela Seiders, YEA and Faculty member Betty Burdick and Tabb students delivered the banner and goodies on Friday, September 10th, in remembrance of the 9-11 tragedy. |
WatchDOG Dad and Mom Welcome GBES StudentsPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010Sabrina and Cyrus Edlow, parents of 5th Grade student Zaria Edlow, prepared to welcome Grafton Bethel Elementary students on their first day of school. Mr. Edlow is the Top DOG in the WatchDOG program at GBES. |
Grafton Bethel Teachers Participate in Staff DevelopmentPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010Teachers at Grafton Bethel Elementary School participated in an interactive session on the topic of engaging students in rigorous and relevant instruction. Teachers used the Quizdom system to respond to questions on the topic. |
School Supplies Donated to Grafton BethelPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010The General Dynamics Corporation recently donated 12 backpacks full of school supplies to students in need at Grafton Bethel Elementary School. This year is the second year that General Dynamics has made a donation of school supplies to GBES. |
Old Oak Outdoor Learning Center DedicationPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010For more than 40 years, Dare Elementary School children, parents and teachers have gathered, played and learned under the branches of the enormous live oak tree that graces the entry to the school. This tree, loved by many, was the inspiration for the creation of the Old Oak Outdoor Learning Center. In 2009, Kathryn Callaway, a second grade teacher and Earth Kids Leader at Dare, applied for and received a Lowes' Outdoor Education Grant. With help from volunteers, Earth Kids’, Dare PTA and staff members, the Old Oak Outdoor Learning Center has become a reality complete with benches, picnic tables, planters, bird feeders, bird bath and a birdhouse. DES held a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony on September 9. Principal Dick Carter cut the ribbon. |
Grafton Middle School's First Day of SchoolPosted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010Grafton Middle School students were excited to return to school and look forward to a great year. |
GMS Thanks York County First Responders!Posted on: Thursday, September 16, 2010To help remember the importance of September 11th, students at Grafton Middle School commemorated the event by signing a banner to say "Thank You to our York County First Responders." Over two hundred signatures were included on the banner. |
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