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2016 Presidential Dual Primary: School’s In! Best Times to Vote
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Safe Routes to School and Berkeley Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society Join for a Pedestrian Safety Campaign: “YOLO! Look Before You Leap!”
As a service project, the National Junior Honor Society members of Berkeley Middle School joined Safe Routes to School to promote pedestrian safety. Through videos and posters, they have launched a Leap Year campaign to remind their classmates to “Look before they leap,” because, “YOLO! You only live once!”
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929. (Retrieved from https://www.nhs.us/honoryourfuturenow?SSO=true)
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Mary P. Minor Sworn In for Powhatan Seat on WJCC School Board
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Provide Feedback for Safe Routes to School
Dear Parents and Community Members:
In your opinion, how should Safe Routes to School non-infrastructure funding best be used to make walking and biking to school safe for the families in your neighborhood?
The purpose of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is to:
- Enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school
- Make bicycling and walking to school a safer and more appealing transportation alternative, thereby encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle from an early age
- Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of projects and activities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumption, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools
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Middle School Spelling Bee Champions Recognized
The three middle schools have completed their second year of Spelling Bee competitions. Each school winner will advance to the Virginian-Pilot Regional Spelling Bee. The regional event will take place in February and will be televised LIVE on the WHRO channel. The winner of the Regional Spelling Bee will advance to the national event in Washington D.C.
The school champions are:
- BMS: Anna Zhang – 7th Grade
- HMS: Kieran Barre – 8th Grade
- TMS: Ryan Allison – 6th Grade
The top three speller photos
Photographed (L to R): Ryan Jeon (will attend the Regional Bee) (7th grade), Anna Zhang (7th grade), Campbell Burden (8th grade)
Photographed (L to R): Sam Kiser (6th grade), Kieran Barre (8th grade), Trinity Patterson (7th grade)
Photographed (L to R): Alyssa Duff (6th grade), Liberty Rojas (7th grade), Ryan Allison (6th grade)
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Norge 2nd Grade Use Skype With Meteorologist Jeremy Wheeler From WAVY News 10
On February 4, 2016 the entire Norge second grade came into the media center to Skype with Jeremy Wheeler, the meteorologist for WAVY News 10. Jeremy showed them a live feed of the news room and weather station, as well as some of the weather tools they use to determine the forecast. Wheeler also talked about severe weather and some of the most interesting things he has done as a meteorologist.
Students were also given the opportunity to ask Jeremy questions that were pre-selected by our teachers. This is an annual event for Norge second graders – thank you Jeremy Wheeler for your continued support of our students and curriculum! Weather and weather tools are part of the second grade curriculum.
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Photo Gallery: Read Across America Day Celebrates Dr. Seuss’ Birthday Throughout WJCC
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Lois S. Hornsby Middle School Theatre presents “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.”
The Lois S. Hornsby Middle School Theatre Department is presenting “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” as their annual spring musical! Performances will be Friday, March 11th at 7 pm, Saturday, March 12th at 7 pm, and Sunday, March 13th at 2 pm, at the Hornsby Middle School Theatre.
Under the direction of veteran local performer and Theatre instructor Christina Marshburn, and with a cast full of inspiring young talent and award-winning young actors, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” follows all of your favorite PEANUTS characters as they navigate life, love, and happiness. Will Charlie Brown ever successfully punt that football? Will Snoopy finally catch the Red Baron? Will Linus ever go anywhere without his blanket? Will the whole Peanuts gang discover what Happiness really is?
“You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is fun and appropriate for all ages. Tickets are $10 for Adults and $5 for Children/Students. Please call (757) 565-9400 for more information, and follow us on Facebook (Hornsby Middle School Theatre Department) and on Twitter (@LHMStheatre)!
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Berkeley Middle School presents The Lion King Experience – Junior Edition
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March of the Lions: 5k & Community Expo Food Festival – Saturday, March 12th
The Williamsburg-James City County community is invited to taste test many of the newly created dishes from the Chef Challenge culinary competition, which are being tested for future school lunch menus, at the upcoming March of the Lions: 5k & Community Expo Food Festival on Saturday, March 12th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Warhill High School. Taste testing at the Food Festival will be from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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BOLT – Being Outstanding Leaders Together Against Drugs and Alcohol
April 16th, 2016 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Free Youth Leadership Event
- For Grades 6th – 8th
- Breakfast & Lunch provided
Location:
Lafayette High School
4460 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
For additional information please contact Archie Jefferson (archie.jefferson@wjccschools.org).
This program is made possible through a grant funded by the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The opinions expressed do not necessarily represent the views of Virginia ABC.
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Congratulations to the 2015-16 Teachers of the Year
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WJCC School Board Recognized for Leadership & Commitment to Quality Education
Photographed left to right:
- Janet Cerza, School Board Clerk
- Sandra S. Young
- Holly A. Taylor, M.S.Ed.
- Julie Y. Hummel, M.Ed.
- James W. Beers, Ph.D.- Parliamentarian
- Kyra Cook – Vice Chair
- Jim Kelly, PE – Chair
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March 6-12 Recognizes Social Workers Nationwide
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Practice SAT & ACT Tests Available at Lafayette High School
This practice test is proctored like the real thing, except your scores won’t go on record!
Sponsored by the Lafayette PTSA
The Lafayette High School PTSA will be offering students with the option to make full length version of the New Redesigned SAT or ACT. Students will have an opportunity to take a diagnostic test to assess their performance before attempting the official exams. Families will be provided with a detailed score report highlighting individual strengths and weaknesses.
The PTSA will collect a registration fee of $15 to participate in the event. Please have your child bring cash or a check made payable to the Lafayette PTSA on the day of the test.
- ACT
- 3 hours 35 minutes (w/ Essay)
- Question formats are more straightforward
- Tests knowledge gained in school
- Time per question is quicker but less complex
- No penalty for incorrect responses
- New SAT (2017 graduates & younger)
- 3 hours (w/out optional Essay)
- Questions align more closely with school curriculum
- Large emphasis on Algebra
- No sentence completion questions
- No penalty for incorrect responses
Practice Test Details:
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2016
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Lafayette High School
**Students should bring pencils and a calculator
Please contact Kaplan Test Prep at 1-800-KAP-TEST (527-8378) with any questions.
Note: This practice test is for students to familiarize themselves in preparation for the official tests. Scores are not reported to the school or any reporting agency. Results are solely for students’ personal use.
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4th Middle School Information
If you’re interested in learning more about the 4th Middle School, visit http://wjccschools.org/about-wjcc/4th-middle-school/
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WJCC School Board Recognized for Leadership & Commitment to Quality Education
Photographed left to right:
- Janet Cerza, School Board Clerk
- Sandra S. Young
- Holly A. Taylor, M.S.Ed.
- Julie Y. Hummel, M.Ed.
- James W. Beers, Ph.D.- Parliamentarian
- Kyra Cook – Vice Chair
- Jim Kelly, PE – Chair
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Lafayette Students Explore Possibilities With 3D Printers
Photographed (L to R): Zach Womeldorf, Nick Rose, Kierien Simpson, Matt Beatty, and Luis Merced
The Media Center received a generous grant from the WJCC Schools Foundation to purchase two Polar 3D printers. Students have created objects using a simple CAD program or by finding and printing pre-existing templates. Several art students have created signature stamps to use on their ceramics projects. Math teachers have been creating objects that help them explain geometry and calculus concepts to students.
Media Specialists Monica Schauffler and Amy Wallisch will be holding workshops to teach interested students how to create and print 3D projects. From moving figures and key chains to replacement parts for a car, Lafayette’s students are learning to create using the 3D printer.
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Safe Routes to School and Berkeley Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society Join for a Pedestrian Safety Campaign: “YOLO! Look Before You Leap!”
As a service project, the National Junior Honor Society members of Berkeley Middle School joined Safe Routes to School to promote pedestrian safety. Through videos and posters, they have launched a Leap Year campaign to remind their classmates to “Look before they leap,” because, “YOLO! You only live once!”
The National Junior Honor Society is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle level students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginning in 1929. (Retrieved from https://www.nhs.us/honoryourfuturenow?SSO=true)
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2016 Chef Challenge and Food Festival
On January 3rd WJCC held the 2016 Chef Challenge culinary competition. Guest chefs from area restaurants, including the Blue Talon Bistro, Waypoint Seafood & Grill, Windsor Meade of Williamsburg, Camp Peary, and the Colonial Williamsburg Apprenticeship Program, volunteered their time to work with Child Nutrition Services staff to create new, healthy, kid-friendly school menu entrees. Entrées were judged by a panel including the Superintendent, a School Board Member, the President and CEO of the Williamsburg Health Foundation, the Executive Chef from the Williamsburg Inn, and an elementary, middle and a high school student.
The Williamsburg/ James City County community is invited to taste test many of the newly created dishes, which are being tested for future school lunch menus, at the upcoming March of the Lions Community Expo Food Festival 2016 on Saturday, March 12th from 9am to 2 pm at Warhill High School. Taste testing at the Food Festival will be from 11:00-12:30. The event is free and open to the public.
Winning Team
Chef Kylie Kidder from the Colonial Williamsburg Chef Apprenticeship Program and her team with CNS Director Jane Haley
Winning Dish:
Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese and a Three Bean Salad Wrap
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