School News
Fauquier County Public Schools
May 26: Memorial Day holiday, no school
June 7: Graduation for both Fauquier High School and Liberty High School; FHS graduation exercises at 8 a.m. at Falcon Field; LHS graduation exercises at 7 p.m. at Nissan Pavilion.
June 10: Half day for all schools (exams)
June 11: Half day for all schools (exams); fourth nine-weeks ends
June 12: Teacher Work Day
Parent Resource Center
(PRC located in Warrenton Middle School, 244 Waterloo St., Warrenton, (540) 347-6117, prc@fcps1.org; Marilyn McCombe, Parent Coordinator; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday and Thursday)
Lunch and Learn video series
At PRC
• 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, May 22; Dr. Phelan video, "Encouraging Good Behavior, Independence and Self-Esteem."
Talking Books PowerPoint tutorial
Wednesday, May 14, 9-11 a.m., with Jennifer Rockefeller. Bring USB stick and information to use to build an interactive educational presentation. RSVP to PRC, (540) 347-6177 or prc@fcps1.org. Seating limited.
IEP workshop
Thursday, May 29, 11 a.m.-noon at the PRC; IEP overview with Sheri Leddy.
Parent groups
• Southern Fauquier Parent Support Group for all disabilities, all grades; will start in fall; pattyrunge94@gmail.com or (540) 439-3993.
• Parent Connections Group, 11 a.m.-noon Monday, May 19 at PRC; meets monthly, all parents welcome.
Grace Miller
Annual Grace Miller International Heritage Night: Please share your family heritage at GMES International Heritage Night. This event is scheduled for 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June 5. Last year, over 15 countries were represented by GMES students and their families. Those interested in more information or who would like to participate are asked to complete and return the form that was sent home with students or contact coordinator Molly Hash at mhash@fcps1.org.
Field Days are coming: grades K-2, Tuesday, June 3, in the morning; grades 3-5, Wednesday, June 4, in the morning. Please contact PE teacher Ms. Klein at dklein@fcps1.org if interested in volunteering for these events.
M.M. Pierce
Pierce Elementary School will host a spaghetti dinner from 5:30-7 p.m. Friday, May 30, to benefit Kendra Heppe and her family.
Kendra, a senior at Liberty High School, was involved in an automobile accident which resulted in multiple serious injuries. Her parents, Lynette and Ed Heppe, are both long-term educators in Fauquier County Public Schools; she is a kindergarten teacher at Pierce Elementary and he is a reading specialist at Taylor Middle School.
The benefit dinner event will also include a silent auction, a 50/50 raffle and a home business merchandise raffle. Among the volunteer cooks and servers will be staff from Pierce and Miller Elementary Schools, Taylor Middle School and Liberty High School.
Cost of the dinner is $7. Please make reservations in advance by contacting Mary Lieb at (540) 349-5370 or mary@f1computersolutions.com.
Mary Walter
Those who missed the kindergarten registration dates are asked to contact the school as soon as possible at (540) 439-3279 to register.
SOL testing continues throughout the month.
Emmylou Kidder recently had her article published in the Free Lance Star.
May 20: 6:30 p.m., spring play and PTO meeting.
May 23: Donut Day, $1 each
May 23: Third grade to Monticello
May 29: Kindergarten to Cows 'n' Corn
May 30: Fifth-grade chorus to Crockett Park
June 3: Variety show, 1:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Taylor Middle
Congratulations to sixth grade student Paul Martinez for being selected as Student of the Month for May.
Congratulations to the newest members of the Roaring Tigers: Matthew Barnes, Klaiton Alicea, Zachary Whitehead, Brittany Brown, Caitlin Taylor and Jenny Ely. Thank you for making Taylor Middle School a wonderful place to be.
The year's final Mysteries Club meeting will be held from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, in Ms. Dickey's room.
Fauquier High
The following students exhibited their photography in the Neighborhood Art Show in The Plains the weekend of May 10-11: Lee Wilkers, Jenna Hunsberger, Ryan Baisden and Andrew Graham. Teachers Chris Smith, Charlene Root and Tom Falkowski also exhibited their work.
Wednesday, May 14, is the DECA reception at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 15, FFA will hold a banquet at 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, is the annual Concert on the Green at 4 p.m., when FHS band students will perform. Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy.
Tuesday, May 20, is the Senior Class picnic at Crockett Park. Senior yearbook distribution will also take place at 3 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Is it time to tone up and trim down? The Weight Room and Wellness Center at Fauquier High is open daily from 3-8 p.m. and from 9-noon on Saturdays. Pick up a brochure at the Weight Room or call Coach Pulchine (C.S.C.S.) at (540) 347-7501. The cost of participating in this program is only $40/10-week session. Retirees are invited to join the "Silver Circuit" weight training program. This program helps maintain bone density and muscle tone thereby allowing individuals to continue enjoying their active lifestyles. Cardiovascular health, stamina, flexibility and balance are also addressed. No matter what your age, every day is a good day when you're healthy! The current 10-week session began May 12.
Summer hours for all participants will begin June 23. the weight room will be open from 9 a.m.-noon and 1:30-8 p.m. daily and from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
Liberty High
Please note the following important yearbook distribution date changes.
The senior yearbook pizza party will now be held from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20. Seniors may pick up or purchase yearbooks at this time, plus enjoy free pizza and soda.
Underclassmen will receive yearbooks during homeroom on Thursday, May 22.
Questions? See Ms. Miller in Room 264.
Highland
Sophomore chosen to attend leadership conference: Alyson Scullin has been selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Conference on Medicine & Health Care this summer at the University of Maryland. During the event, Alyson will attend specialized workshops and classes designed to develop the skills and traits that define a leader. She will also have the opportunity to meet with and learn from recognized leaders. The NSLC program is in its 20th year, continuing with a mission to identify and recognize outstanding young leaders from around the world, and provide them with a unique learning environment that encourages not only academic achievement, but also diversity, cooperation and social responsibility.
After prom party: This year's committee is looking for additional gifts and prize donations. They have several exciting items so far including a webcam, GPS, Dave Matthews tickets and iTunes cards. If you have something to donate or would like to help, please e-mail Karen Schmieder at karen@legacyfarmva.com.
15th annual golf tournament: The tournament is Friday, May 16, at Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville. Individual and team spots still available! Please visit the site at http://www.golfdigestplanner.com/3638-HighlandGolf2008 for more information or to register. Interested in sponsoring a team or purchasing a tee sign to promote your business? Call Alake Hinton at (540) 878-2791.
Box tops and labels: The final collection for the year will be May 21. The school is very close to meeting the goal of $700 for the box tops, and need a few more labels to reach their goal of 20,000 points.
Art gallery event: An artists' reception and book signing took place May 8 in the Center for the Arts, showcasing the exhibit of Lilla Ohrstrom, Charles Matheson and Charlie Westbrook. The exhibit runs through June 14, daily between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. For an appointment, please call (540) 272-0516.
Midland Christian Academy
May 16: MCA Family Picnic at Crockett Park, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Show your school spirit and wear your wacky hat and clothes. All families are encouraged to attend and enjoy food and fellowship. May 19 rain date.
May 20: Field Day, grades 1-7
Wakefield
Upcoming events
May 14: Paul Hotham of Fauna and Flora International to speak to Middle and Upper School students
May 15: Field Day, Spartans vs Athenians
May 16: Immigration Day, fourth grade
May 18: Play Day at Dominion Valley, 2-4 p.m.
May 20: Kindergarten field trip to "Seussical" at George Mason University; fourth-grade field trip to Old Jail Museum in Warrenton
May 21: Middle School Concern
May 22: "The Ugly Duckling" All School Play, 7 p.m.; $5 admission unless dressed as a duck.