George Mason High Holds Haiti Relief Fundraiser
Twenty percent of all sales revenue at Flippin’ Pizza in Falls Church (800 West Broad, in the “Flower
Building”) today, Jan. 21, between 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. will go toward the George Mason High School Haiti Relief Fund. Principal Tyrone Byrd will join staff behind the counter from 6 – 10 p.m.
Bishop O’Connell H.S. Raises Funds for Haiti
The students of Bishop O’Connell Catholic High School are raising funds for their sister school, Louverture Cleary School, in earthquake-ravaged Haiti. Proceeds from several functions at the school this weekend will go directly to the effort. Money will be collected at the varsity basketball game against Gonzaga High this Friday, Jan. 22, in Godley Gym. All proceeds from tickets for the Drama Club’s staged readings of A.R. Gurney’s “Love Letters” will be donated. The performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22; 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23; and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24. At last Friday’s basketball game, Bishop O’Connell managed to raise $1,600. For more information, visit www.bishopireton.org.
Congressional Va. Schools Hosts Open House
The Congressional Schools of Virginia is holding an open house for grades 1 – 8 on Monday, Feb. 1, from 8:30 – 10 a.m. The open house includes guided tours and a chance for parents to see day-to-day operations during a normal school day. Reservations are required, and parents are asked to RSVP to Karen Weinberger at 703-533-9711, ext. 307, or by e-mail at kweinberger@csov.org. The Congressional Schools of Virginia is located at 3229 Sleepy Hollow Road, Falls Church.
St. Agnes Invites Parents To Open Houses
St. Agnes Catholic School, a 2009 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, is holding an open house on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 10 – 11 a.m. for parents of all prospective students. Another open house for parents interested in pre-K and kindergarten will be held on Sunday, Feb. 7, from 10:30 a.m. – noon. Both events offer guided tours of the school and a meeting with the principal, pastor and current parents. The open houses will take place in the school library, at 2024 N. Randolph St., Arlington. For more information, call the school office at 703-527-5423 or visit www.saintagnes.org/school.
Area Schools Recognized With Va. Governor Awards
Haycock Elementary and McLean High were among 36 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to receive the 2010 Governor’s Award for Educational Excellence from Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine. The honor is the highest that the Virginia Board of Education can bestow under the Virginia Index of Performance incentive program. For a complete list of schools awarded, visit www.doe.virginia.gov or contact the FCPS at 571-423-1200.
St. James H.S. Teacher Wins Washington Portrait
Sixth grade teacher Pat Moran of St. James Catholic High School was one of three teachers to win a raffle held for members of the Mount Vernon Teachers Institute. Her prize: a full-size replica of the famous George Vincent Peale portrait of President George Washington. Moran receives her prize at 2 p.m. this Friday in the school’s Heller Hall, with representatives from Mount Vernon present, in addition to George Washington himself.
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