Fairfax Education

Come, Make a Visit to ‘Almost, Maine’

Fairfax High presents a romantic, slice-of-life comedy.

Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 40, Fairfax High presents the romantic comedy, "Almost, Maine."

‘It’s a Slapstick Comedy – It’s Going to be Hilarious’

Paul VI performs ‘Christmas Carol: Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts.’

Sure, Paul VI is performing "A Dickens Christmas Carol: A Traveling Travesty in Two Tumultuous Acts."

For Whom The [School] Bell Tolls

School district works toward later start times for high schools.

Would you send your teenagers to school or put them behind the wheel after allowing them to down two or three alcoholic beverages?

‘It’s a Really Fun Horror Story’

Robinson presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors.’

Horror, romance, music – and a hungry, man-eating plant – they’re all in Robinson Secondary’s production of "Little Shop of Horrors."

Commentary: Dollars and Sense—Stewardship of FCPS

As many have become aware, the Fairfax County School Board’s budget discussions for the 2015 fiscal year have begun early. It is unfortunate that it has taken a combination of a $140 million deficit and demonstrable efforts by FCPS’ new Superintendent Karen Garza to bring full attention of the stakeholders, including the School Board, to education policy and funding.

Del. Bulova to Hold Saturday Morning Coffee

Del. David Bulova (D-37) will continue a tradition started in 2006 by holding the first in a series of informal office hours to take place from 9 to 11 a.m. this Saturday, Sept. 28. Constituents are invited to talk about issues of interest and to ask questions about legislation affecting their community. The format is casual and no appointment is needed.

Medicare, Caregiving Seminars

Fairfax County is offering Medicare 101—a two-three hour program on Medicare basics. Find more information and register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vicap.htm or call the numbers below.

Editorial: Later Start Times for High School

It’s past time to act; let this year be the year.

Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, the first day of school in Fairfax County, Dr. Karen Garza began her official day at 6:30 a.m. at Chantilly High School. While Garza was making herself available for interviews before the first class started at 7:20 a.m., many students were already on the school bus.

Brief: Anne Gruner Appointed to the GMU Board of Visitors

Last week, Gov. Bob McDonnell announced appointments to five boards of visitors.

Schools

Fifteen Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) graduates from the class of 2013 have been named winners of college-sponsored scholarships by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).

Students, Teachers Practice Science

There’s something for everyone at GMU’s VISTA science camp.

The thought of spending a summer immersed in science and math assignments is likely to make many students cringe. However, some Northern Virginia children are embracing the idea with a summer camp filled with projects that run the gamut from baking cookies in a solar oven to building a model roller coaster.

Helping Teens Bounce Back From Adversity

It’s not easy being a teenager. And in today’s world—where a fragile psyche can be crushed by thoughtless, callous and hurtful words by an online bully—it’s important to endow teens with the tools they need to have confidence in themselves, shake off the insults and bounce back.

Children ‘Dig Into Reading’ at Lorton Library

The library launches summer reading program.

The Fairfax County “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program is currently in full swing at Lorton Library, where many children and young adults’ names hang on the wall indicating that they have met their reading log goal and received their coveted coupon book.

FACETS Holds Academic Achievement Party

Some 32 youth honored for getting A’s and B’s on report cards.

FACETS held an Academic Achievement Party last Thursday, June 27, at Old Town Hall in Fairfax City to honor 32 youth who earned A’s and B’s on their report cards and for the 13 students who graduated from high school, 12 of whom are moving on to higher education. After a potluck dinner, Mike Collins from Rep. Gerry Connolly’s office (D-11th) distributed awards and goodie bags.

New Leader at Robinson’s Helm

Matt Eline is named school’s principal; will retain Meier as football coach.

There’s a new person at the helm of Robinson Secondary School—one well equipped for the job. He’s Matt Eline, who was an assistant principal at Fairfax High for four years and principal of Rocky Run Middle School the past three years.

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