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A Celebration of Excellence

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The Falls Church City Public Schools annual Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year award program.

GM Students Participate in Toaster Wars Hack-A-Thon

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Students are participating in a nationwide computer hacking contest.  Computer sciences teacher William Snyder is advising the Mason team. The competition is sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University and the National Security Agency.

School Board Meeting – April 2, 2013

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8:15 p.m. – Regular Session (City Hall)  + Recognition of the Scholastic Bowl, GM Girls Basketball, GM Boys & Girls Swim and Robotics teams   + EPED Assignments + Advisory Committee Appointments + Approval of Tuition Rates + VRS Resolution + Approval of 2nd Reading and Adoption

PYP-Minute – 2013 Jump Rope for Heart

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The kids at Thomas Jefferson Elementary were recently jumping around a lot at school.  But we did not have ants in our pants. We were jumping to be healthy.  To learn about living a heart healthy life all of the

School Board Meeting – March 12, 2013

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School Board Meeting – March 5, 2013

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PYP Minute: China Day

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To welcome the Chinese New Year, the second grade at Thomas Jefferson Elementary recently got to enjoy “China Day.” It was a great way to start the “Year of the Snake.” Students moved from one classroom to another trying different

Skype with Spike

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Recently some of the George Mason High School creative writing class students had the opportunity to join in a Skype conversation with film producer/director Spike Jonze. Here’s a recap of that activity.

GMHS Jamnesty 2013

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  GMHS’ chapter of Amnesty International rescently sponsored Jamnesty, a Battle of the Bands, with all proceeds go to support Amnesty International. The event is meant to help educate the community on worldwide issues involving human rights as well as

Husky Chef

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Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School held its Quarter 2 Husky Chef Competition for the 7th grade Family and Consumer Science (FACS) classes this week; and the two winners have been announced… Congratulations to the Caribbean Crew (pictured left; 3/4 A)

School Board Meeting – Feb. 12, 2013

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  School Board Meeting – VIEW AGENDA  7:30 p.m. – Work Session (City Hall) + School Board Organizational Protocol   8:00 p.m. – Closed Meeting (City Hall) +  Personnel   8:05 p.m. – Regular Session (City Hall)     +

School Board Meeting – January 22, 2013

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