Thursday, September 6, 2012
From email to e-newsletters, Blackboard to e-books at the library, tech tools are very much a part of the back-to-school equation
Back to school 2012 is a bit different than in earlier years. While some things will always be handled via paper and pen, technology tools are helping to make sure that parents are informed on the issues big and small. Here are a few ways that FCPS and your child's teacher will use technology to keep in touch and provide resources to help your child learn. KIT and KIT-Plus KIT (Keep in Touch) and KIT-Plus are the e-newsletter services that provide up-to-the-minute information for the public on school delays or closings, emergencies, information about FCPS programs and news stories. Parents, students and employees are automatically enrolled via their contact information provided to the schools. Parents and community members can also select …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
All donations will go to the Osbourn High School Band program to purchase new uniforms.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Do you have an accumulation of old bank statements, tax records and other information too sensitive to simply throw in the trash? Relief is on the way with assistance from TrueShred and your local high school. Osbourn High School is sponsoring a Community Shred Fundraiser event on Saturday, November 10, 2012, from 9 am to noon. "This is the perfect solution for individuals with 1-10 boxes of sensitive material to shred," said Cathy Morgan, chair of OHS Band Boosters, in an email. "Though we don’t limit the number of boxes you bring to the fundraiser, we will be charging $10 to shred each ‘medium sized’ box (the size of a box of copier paper) of sensitive material." Participants can drop off boxes by the TrueShred truck, which will be …
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
For about three years now, city kindergarten students have started school one day later than everyone else.
There are a number of school districts that have the younger students start a bit later in order to provide a more comfortable first day of school for the earlier learners, and Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) is one of them. MCPS school officials said last year elementary school principals made the request for a delayed start date for Kindergartners after piloting the idea proved it successful for everyone—from teachers to parents and students. The first day of school can be overwhelming for anyone, but especially for Kindergartners who may be leaving their parents for the first time and are usually not familiar with the building. The confusion that can surround the first day of school gets taken care of, so when the little ones roll …
Summer is officially over and kids in our area are headed back to school this week.
School started Tuesday, prompting a rush of school buses and walkers in the area. As such, area school districts are reminding drivers of the laws surrounding school buses and schools. About 63,000 of our nearly 84,000 students will be transported by bus in Prince William County alone. As a result, police in Prince William County and other areas will be out in force to target violations around schools, school crossings, and around school buses. Kindergarten students in Manassas City Public Schools get an extra day of summer vacation.Their first day will be Wednesday, so be sure to send in your photos all week!
School starts on Tuesday and the Prince William County Police Department plans to be out to enforce two specific school-related traffic laws.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Schools open in the area today (Tuesday) and Prince William County Police will be out in force to target violations around schools, school crossings, and around school buses. The Prince William County Police department released a statement Thursday that the department will be focusing on two specific violations: passing a stopped school bus and speeding in a school zone. The department also advised that when the lights on a school zone sign are flashing, the speed posted on that sign is in effect and will be “aggressively enforced.” “The penalty for speeding in a school zone is severe and can result in a fine of over $250,” said the release. “If the speed and circumstances warrant, drivers can be charged with reckless driving.” According …
And that's just in Prince William County.
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Tuesday, September 4, 2012
School starts Tuesday and Prince William County Public Schools is reminding people that as early as 6 a.m. 825 PWCS buses will on the road. As such, PWCS is reminding drivers of the laws surrounding school buses and schools. About 63,000 of our nearly 84,000 students will be transported by bus. "Motorists are reminded that flashing yellow lights in school zones will be on beginning Sept 4," said a release from PWCS. "School zone lights were turned off at most schools in the county during the summer. However, at all locations where summer sessions were held, lights remained operational." PWCS said in its release that "by law, motorists must stop when a school bus is stopped with its red lights blinking and stop sign extended, except when…
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Another charitable program will launch on Sept. 19 to provide children with warm clothing.
Through its annual “Tools for Schools” supply drive; the Prince William Chamber of Commerce collected “hundreds of binders, backpacks and glue sticks” for children in the area. Area businesses and residents came together, according to the Chamber, and the supplies were distributed to children in need through ACTS, the Lake Ridge Rotary, Northern Virginia Family Services-SERVE and the Salvation Army of Prince William. "We are very grateful for the school supplies provided to us by the Prince William Chamber and its members. It is a big help for the 175 kids that we are providing for this year,” said Salvation Army of Prince William Captain George Hackbarth in a release. “Without Chamber support we would not have been able to help as many …
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors can now pick up their schedules.
Sophomores, juniors and seniors at Osbourn High School have been able to pick up their schedules for the 2012-13 school year since Tuesday. Freshmen will be able to pick up their schedules during orientation Thursday. All classes—except for freshmen—can pick up schedules Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria; freshmen schedules will be available during orientation. Freshmen orientation for students will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday. Want Manassas news and information in your inbox? Learn more about free newsletters here.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Prince William County Schools' School Age Child Care program will begin the first week of school.
The deadline for Prince William County Schools' School Age Child Care program is rapidly approaching. Parents that would like their children to attend the SACC program the first week of school, Sept. 4-7, must enroll them by Aug. 24. According to PWCS, children registered on Aug. 27 through Sept. 5 will begin participation in the SACC program on Sept. 10. "The SACC program, which is administered by Minnieland Academy, provides high quality child care to the families of the Prince William community," read an announcement on PWCS' website. "Visit the Minnieland Academy Web site to complete the SACC online registration. Find additional details about the PWCS SACC program on the SACC program Web site." Registration is on a first-come, first-…
The City of Manassas Police and Fire & Rescue departments participated in Osbourn High School's Freshman orientation program this week.
The City of Manassas Police and Fire and Rescue departments participated in Osbourn High School’s Freshman Academy on Wednesday. Fire and Rescue personnel used the ladder truck to demonstrate how it would be used in rescue situations, as well as used a special hydraulic rescue tool to remove the entire top of a car, the City of Manassas said in a press release Thursday. Students also had a chance for hands-on experience while using a fire extinguisher to safely put out a fire. City of Manassas Police personnel demonstrated training exercises with K-9 officers and their partners. The dogs and officers showed students the close relationship between officer and K-9. They also demonstrated a K-9 searching for and finding an illegal substance. …
Jean Westcott
12:10 pm on Thursday, September 6, 2012
PWCS uses Parent Portal http://pwcs.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=238543&sessionid=5844061c42bd4282795b048fe16a0901 and PWCS e-news http://pwcs.schoolfusion.us/modules/groups/homepagefiles/cms/493839/File/FAQs/Sign%20up%20online%20for%20PWCS%20Enews.pdf . One major difference in the two school divisions is that PWCS allows you to access grades. more ›