This is technically not a children's event but it does affect our children.
Tonight, at Jackson Middle School in Falls Church, at 7pm, the Fairfax County School Board will be voting on the Budget for 2011-2012 school year. Among the issues that will be discussed is an Amendment that was put forth by Tina Hone, that would cut the FLES (Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools) program from the current advertised budget for next year.
This post is not to advocate that you should stand for or against this issue, but that you should attend the meeting to make sure your voice is being heard.
A request for this post was submitted by a member of FLAGS.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
More Days Off from School?
We've already had two days off and now we have two more days off next week due to teacher work days. What will you do for the next four days to not get cabin fever?
Fear not, there is plenty to do.
Check out Frying Pan Park's 50th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday from noon - 3pm.
Activities will include a preview of coming events, wagon rides, children's party games, hot cocoa, birthday cake, and s'mores at an outdoor warming fire.
This weekend is also Pentagon Row's Ice Skating Gala in Arlington.
From 7-9pm there will be A performance by fools and horses, specials and giveaways, An Ice Princess, Magicians, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, a Photo Boot and plenty of Refreshments. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Fees for ice skating still apply.
And what about Monday and Tuesday of next week?
Take the family for a fun trip around the ice rink. Check out an updated listing of local ice skating rinks.
On Monday afternoon you can also check out Groovy Nate at the St. Elmo's Coffee Club in Alexandria. He'll also be at the George Mason Library in Annandale on Tuesday evening from 7-8pm. Have Fun with music, puppetry, games, creative play, and comedy! Donations are requested for the Coffee Club event.
The McLean Community Center is offering Teacher Workday trips for teens 5th - 8th grade. The center is open 8am - 6pm for these events. Please register on their website.
Also Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas has a Teacher Workday Camp on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 8:30a - 4:30pm. Campers will participate in sports, crafts and swimming activities on their day off from school. Registration is required.
Whatever you do, enjoy this time with your family. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to slow down and spend some quality time together.
Fear not, there is plenty to do.
Check out Frying Pan Park's 50th Anniversary Celebration this Saturday from noon - 3pm.
Activities will include a preview of coming events, wagon rides, children's party games, hot cocoa, birthday cake, and s'mores at an outdoor warming fire.
This weekend is also Pentagon Row's Ice Skating Gala in Arlington.
From 7-9pm there will be A performance by fools and horses, specials and giveaways, An Ice Princess, Magicians, Jugglers, Stilt Walkers, a Photo Boot and plenty of Refreshments. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Fees for ice skating still apply.
And what about Monday and Tuesday of next week?
Take the family for a fun trip around the ice rink. Check out an updated listing of local ice skating rinks.
On Monday afternoon you can also check out Groovy Nate at the St. Elmo's Coffee Club in Alexandria. He'll also be at the George Mason Library in Annandale on Tuesday evening from 7-8pm. Have Fun with music, puppetry, games, creative play, and comedy! Donations are requested for the Coffee Club event.
The McLean Community Center is offering Teacher Workday trips for teens 5th - 8th grade. The center is open 8am - 6pm for these events. Please register on their website.
Also Freedom Aquatic and Fitness Center in Manassas has a Teacher Workday Camp on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 8:30a - 4:30pm. Campers will participate in sports, crafts and swimming activities on their day off from school. Registration is required.
Whatever you do, enjoy this time with your family. Sometimes, we need to be reminded to slow down and spend some quality time together.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Send Your Love...
Do you know that song by Sting, Send Your Love?
Well, now you can send your love through some really neat places throughout the United States for Valentine's Day!
This is a list of places that will postmark your love notes and letters and then send them to the final recipient for you!
Bliss, NY 14024
Heart Butte, MT 59448
Juliette, GA 31046
Loveland, CO 80538
Loveville, MD 20656
Loving, NM 88256
Romance, AR 72136
Romeo, MI 48065
Sugar City, CO 81076
Valentine, NE 69201
Valentine, TX 79854
Valentines, VA 23887
Click this link to get detailed information on how to get your love notes postmarked at these various places in time for Valentine's Day 2011!
Kinda makes you wish you had more loved ones doesn't it?
Even though I'm no longer in school, I send Valentine's Day cards every year to family and friends with fun little treats inside!
What is your favorite Valentine's Day tradition?
Well, now you can send your love through some really neat places throughout the United States for Valentine's Day!
This is a list of places that will postmark your love notes and letters and then send them to the final recipient for you!
Bliss, NY 14024
Heart Butte, MT 59448
Juliette, GA 31046
Loveland, CO 80538
Loveville, MD 20656
Loving, NM 88256
Romance, AR 72136
Romeo, MI 48065
Sugar City, CO 81076
Valentine, NE 69201
Valentine, TX 79854
Valentines, VA 23887
Click this link to get detailed information on how to get your love notes postmarked at these various places in time for Valentine's Day 2011!
Kinda makes you wish you had more loved ones doesn't it?
Even though I'm no longer in school, I send Valentine's Day cards every year to family and friends with fun little treats inside!
What is your favorite Valentine's Day tradition?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
January 2011!
I hope you had a fabulous Holiday and Happy New Year.
Let's get right to the chase.
There are two events you need to know about.
The first is Synetic Family Theater's Nutcracker! The last showing is this weekend! Don't miss it! Critics rave about this amazing show! There's still snow on the ground, so you can still watch the Nutcracker live! Check it out!
And, the long awaited Blacksmith Shop at Mount Vernon is now open! "George Washington's blacksmith shop is back in business! The building is a careful reproduction of the type of blacksmith shop that operated at Mount Vernon during Washington’s lifetime. Watch as blacksmithing demonstrations take place, giving visitors a dynamic view of 18th-century smithing by creating the same household and agricultural items that were used on Washington’s plantation. Included in admission."
Check out our calendar for updated events and find us on Facebook for quick and easy access to special events in your area!
Just because it's cold outside it doesn't mean you have to say home. Enjoy time with your kids at these various events. Don't forget to check out your local community center and libraries for daily events.
Let's get right to the chase.
There are two events you need to know about.
The first is Synetic Family Theater's Nutcracker! The last showing is this weekend! Don't miss it! Critics rave about this amazing show! There's still snow on the ground, so you can still watch the Nutcracker live! Check it out!
And, the long awaited Blacksmith Shop at Mount Vernon is now open! "George Washington's blacksmith shop is back in business! The building is a careful reproduction of the type of blacksmith shop that operated at Mount Vernon during Washington’s lifetime. Watch as blacksmithing demonstrations take place, giving visitors a dynamic view of 18th-century smithing by creating the same household and agricultural items that were used on Washington’s plantation. Included in admission."
Check out our calendar for updated events and find us on Facebook for quick and easy access to special events in your area!
Just because it's cold outside it doesn't mean you have to say home. Enjoy time with your kids at these various events. Don't forget to check out your local community center and libraries for daily events.
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