The best BBQ at Bayside Middle was determined recently in a tasty competition after school. The C-Straight club at Bayside Middle School held a BBQ competition for parents and mentors. Five staff members entered their best versions of BBQ, and students voted for their favorite after sampling all entries. Teen Living teacher Shonnika Norman won Read More…
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Newtown’s celebration of success
Recently, the staff at Newtown Elementary School took some time to celebrate. The school had earned Distinguished Title I School Status by the Virginia Department of Education. The title was bestowed on just 55 of the Commonwealth’s more than 700 Title 1 schools. To earn the honor, schools had to meet all state and federal Read More…
FC teachers defy expectations (and gravity) for student project
There is no questioning the sacrifices teachers make day in, day out for students: the long hours of grading papers, the afterschool tutoring, serving as coaches, mentors, advisors. The list goes on and on. However, even the most zealous of staff members would probably agree two First Colonial High School teachers took their devotion to Read More…
Renaissance’s differentiating workshop
Middle school teachers at Renaissance Academy recently enjoyed participating in activities during a workshop on differentiating instruction. At the workshop, staff learned more on differentiating instruction for individual student needs by taking part in various hands-on activities. These “experiments” were to help staff see how things aren’t always as they seem and to encourage team Read More…
Point O’View staff go back in time for school talent show
Check out these moves! Staff members at Point O’View Elementary School took part in a special throwback dance number at the school’s Blast From the Past talent show. After students took the stage with a number of dance and song routines, it was the staff’s turn. See some of the pictures here: Tell your friends! Read More…
Newtown’s collaborative lesson planning
Newtown third-grade teachers and math coaches collaborated on how to create impactful fraction activities using manipulatives and ActivTables. Tell your friends! Follow us!
Bayside Middle’s strategy sharing session
Teachers at Bayside Middle School used one PLP lesson to share some of their best strategies. Instructors in each discipline and grade level made a display of a lesson they had incorporated in their class, complete with student samples. At the after-school PLP meeting in the library, teachers collected ideas and could share insight on Read More…
John B Dey celebrates with dear friends
In lieu of a holiday luncheon, staff held a winter luncheon earlier this year. The special lunch was provided by principal Beth Bianchi and assistant principal Valerie Cason-Williamston and it was prepared by cafeteria manager Debbie Cathey. To further celebrate the event, Bianchi invited two special guests to join the John B. Dey staff: Former Read More…
Landstown shows love for longtime custodian
The faculty and staff at Landstown Middle School gathered together last month to thank Melvin Harris, the school’s Head Night Custodian, who is retiring after 36 years of service. Congratulations! Tell your friends! Follow us!
Holland Elementary creates touching tribute for coworker
Holland Elementary School suffered a great loss this year when office associate Susan Miller passed away after a hard battle with cancer. As Miller’s health continued to decline, staff at Holland Elementary had an idea to honor their beloved coworker and friend. All of Holland’s staff and students would gather together for a group picture Read More…
