Mount Vernon Schools Host Virginia Secretary of Education
“Pre-ci-pi-ta-tion at-mo-sphere, pre-ci-pi-ta-tion at-mo-sphere.” Hybla Valley music teacher Carla Okouchi helped fourth grade students count out beats for a cross-discipline lesson on music and weather. The floor-seated students picked up white plastic recorders and tweeted a melody, with percussive accompaniment from maracas, wood blocks and tambourine.
Burke, Fairfax Station, Springfield, Mount Vernon: What Are You Thankful for This Thanksgiving?
“I’m thankful for my family, my relative health and my eighth grade Civics students at South County Middle School.”
95 Express Lanes Scheduled to Open in December in Stafford County and Fairfax County
Beginning next month, a 29-mile stretch of I-95 should look a little different. Existing HOV lanes will change to “Express Lanes,” offering drivers with an E-ZPass a less congested alternative. The change affects 95 starting in Stafford County around Garrisonville Road, north to I-395 in Fairfax County by Edsall Road.
Mount Vernon Girls’ Basketball Looking for Improvement
Majors open season at home against Centreville on Dec. 2.
The Mount Vernon girls' basketball team opens its season at home against Centreville on Dec. 2.
(Mount Vernon) Thanksgiving Q&A: UVA, Tech Rivalry Meaningful to Sable Family
Mount Vernon’s Amber Sable all-conference in field hockey, softball.
Mount Vernon's Amber Sable hopes to attend the University of Virginia or Virginia Tech.
And The “Scancer” Is…
Unknown at this date – Saturday, November 15. In fact, it will be six days from now until we’ll know the results. As it is always scheduled, a week or so after my quarterly CT Scan, we will have our usual follow-up, face-to-face appointment with my oncologist. At this meeting, I am examined, and of course, the radiologist’s report of the most recent scan is discussed, and plans for the future – stay the course and/or adjust or switch altogether – are considered.
“Shrinkage”
Not exactly “like a frightened turtle” as “similed” on a long-ago Seinfeld episode by Jerry himself; this shrinkage is the good kind, the kind you hope a radiological oncologist characterizes when viewing your CT Scan (computed tomography). Specifically, the exact kind of scan I get every three months to assess and evaluate the tumors, and fluid, in my stage IV, non-small cell cancer-affected lungs.
An Exceptional Education
Exceptional Schools Fair offers parents a chance to learn more about schools for their children with special needs.
Maureen Kleinman wandered from booth to booth, speaking with representatives from schools that cater to students who have special needs. She asked questions about each school’s resources and environment.
November Raises Awareness and Celebrates Caregivers
Resources available for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
Mary Driver-Downs has been one of the primary caregivers for her mother-in-law, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, for the past six years. It has been a difficult journey, but one she says is well worth it.
Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving
Give thanks and share; tens of thousands of families around us are in need.
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy. The holidays are about being thankful and about faith and appreciation. The holidays are about alleviating suffering for others. Surrounded by the bounty in so many neighborhoods in Northern Virginia, many of us see little signs of the massive unmet needs here. But in Fairfax County Public Schools, more than 52,000 of the students are poor enough to receive free or subsidized meals, a significant measure of poverty.
Mount Vernon: Kroah Serving As Interim Pastor
Don Kroah, known to radio audiences throughout the Washington, D.C. area as host of WAVA Radio’s The Don Kroah Show, is serving as interim pastor at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Letter to the Editor Mount Vernon:For All Those Who Believe
In the Nov. 13-19 publication of The Gazette, Rocky Curtis, in a letter to the editor, extolled the goodness of Tom (a.k.a. Santa) Bailey and indicated that with a neighbor, Wendy Kilpatrick, will miss Tom.
Letter to the Editor Mount Vernon: Help Disadvantaged Students
I found it very interesting that the Chantilly Pyramid Minority Student Achievement Committee (CPMSAC) [“Only Excellence Is Good Enough,” www.connectionnewspapers.com] is working so closely with the public school system and the community in an effort for bettering the academic successes and potential of minority students.
Letter to the Editor Mount Vernon: Supervisors Lack Transparency
I have grown frustrated with the lack of transparency of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors concerning the manner by which they vote upon prospective appointees to the various county boards, authorities and commissions.
Mount Vernon: Chamber Provides Spotlight on Area’s Needy
Nonprofits discuss their services.
What would it be like to live in south Fairfax County and be out of work, lose your house, and not have hope for the future?
‘Little Shop of Horrors’ at West Potomac High in Mount Vernon
The final performances of West Potomac High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” took place Nov. 13, 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. The cast included Sarah Lore, Aubrey Blount, David Jarzen, ,JP Havranek, Austin Harlow, and Nikki Amico.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac High Cheerleaders Honored at Patriot Conference
Four West Potomac varsity cheerleaders were honored in the Patriot Conference competition this October.
Q&A: Mount Vernon’s Zyzyk Signs with Towson Softball
Center fielder was first-team all-state in 2014.
Mount Vernon's Stormy Zyzyk will play softball at Towson.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2014
In October 2014, 118 homes sold between $2,300,000-$90,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2014