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Congressional Candidates Visit YHSPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014On Tuesday, October 21, a group of York High School (YHS) students met with Representative Rob Wittman, who represents Virginia's First US Congressional District. The group of students included those enrolled in AP Government, Virginia & US Government, and AP Human Geography. Joel Torres, a senior from Mr. Conrad's 4B AP Government class, initially contacted Mr. Wittman's office to request the visit. Rep. Wittman spoke briefly about his personal background and legislative priorities, followed by an hour-long question-and-answer session. The event concluded with a ‘#YHS Selfie" featuring Rep. Wittman and all the students and faculty present. |
YCSD Teacher Presents at SURNPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014Bruton High School English teacher Blanqui Valledor was a featured speaker at the most recent School-University Research Network (SURN) Advisory Board meeting. Valledor spoke to SURN’s Visible Leading Program for English Language Arts which promotes learning experiences focused on student engagement in authentic writing, choice reading, and project based learning. Dr. Steven Staples, Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction, also shared remarks at the event. |
YMS Field Hockey Raises $1,700 for the American Cancer SocietyPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014The Yorktown Middle School (YMS) field hockey team played its fifth annual Stick it to Cancer game on Tuesday, October 14. The YMS Falcons played the Walsingham Trojans and won the game 3-0. Both teams contributed to the fundraising effort, and their collaborative venture helped raise $1,700 to fight cancer. Over the past five years, the YMS Stick it to Cancer games have raised more than $7,000 in support of the American Cancer Society! |
Things That Make You SquirmPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014Mrs. Mitchell, the music teacher at Seaford Elementary School, led second grade students in their musical “Squirm.” To prepare for the musical, the students researched bats and found that even though sometimes bats might make you "squirm," they are very helpful to us and an important part of our ecosystem. |
Young AFCEANs Prepare Tabb Cadets for Cyber Patriot VIIPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014Airman 1st Class Kylee Subjinske of ACC (Command Support Squadron) and Airman 1st Class Jacob Thomas of 10th Intelligence Squadron, vice president and president of the Young AFCEANs, respectively, devoted their time and mentorship assisting Tabb High School Naval Cadets in preparation for Cyberpatriot VII. The initial round was held on October 24. The young AFCEANs assisted the cadets in their practice sessions, lending their knowledge in cyber security. |
TMS Educator Presented with Walter Zeller AwardPosted on: Friday, November 07, 2014The Walter Zeller Award, presented by the Kiwanis organization, acknowledges an individual whose work and dedication benefits children. At the last Capital District Kiwanis Convention in September, Laura Shaske, math teacher at Tabb Middle School (TMS), was presented with this medal. Mrs. Shaske is also the sponsor of the Tabb Builders Club, which not only builds students’ leadership skills, but also teaches students about making a difference in the world. Currently, the club is building a school in Sierra Leone. |
Fall Leaves!Posted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Last week, Grafton High School Atmospheric Science students went to Seaford Elementary to teach third grade students in “Long's Learners” class about how leaves change color. The high school student-teachers gave a presentation, played a game, and had their students collect fall leaves in order to do a cool experiment to find the color hidden within green leaves. The third graders enjoyed being scientists, wearing goggles and gloves, and they very much loved their high school student-teachers! |
Tabb High Cheerleaders Walk for Operation HomefrontPosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Tabb High School (THS) Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheerleaders along with Coach Christina Majka participated in Operation Homefront Freedom Walk on September 11 at Peninsula Town Center. For the fourth time, the THS Cheerleaders lead the crowd in a memorial cheer and participated in the walk, moment of silence, memorial wreath laying ceremony, and crowd dances. |
YCSD Elementary Schools HonoredPosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014The Virginia Board of Education recently recognized Dare and Magruder Elementary Schools as Title I Distinguished Schools. Only 36 schools across the state achieved this honor, which is based on student achievement on state assessments during the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years. Title I Distinguished Schools are recognized for meeting all state and federal accountability requirements and achieving average reading and mathematics SOL scores at the 60th percentile or higher. Congratulations to these schools for earning this recognition! |
TMS Mystery MadhousePosted on: Monday, November 03, 2014Tabb Middle School (TMS) students enjoyed the annual Mystery Madhouse event held in the Library Media Center on Tuesday, October 28. Students learned about the mystery genre and read mystery stories in preparation for writing their very own mysteries to share with their peers. |
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