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SchoolScene Video Archive - 2005-07

Interview with Superintendent Jack DaleInterview with Superintendent Jack Dale
This focus interview features information on the budget and some student accomplishments.

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Business Partners of the Year--Part 2Business Partners of the Year--Part 2
Second installment of our three part series on the school system’s Business Partners of the Year.
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Kids Inquiry ConferenceKids Inquiry Conference
Visit an inquiry conference for students at the Smithsonian Institution’s Air & Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center.
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FCPS Welcome CenterFCPS Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center at the new Fairfax County Public School Administration Center.
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Partner of the Year - Part OnePartner of the Year - Part One
Features the first installment of our three part series on the school system’s Business Partners of the Year.
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Theatre Field Trip Theatre Field Trip
Follow middle school theatre students on a field trip to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Read-Over at Washington Mill ESRead-Over at Washington Mill ES
Washington Mill ES students spend the night in the school’s library.
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Edison & Key Center PartnershipEdison & Key Center Partnership
Features a partnership that builds friendships and self-esteem for students with special needs.
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JROTC Weekly Tutoring JROTC Weekly Tutoring
See how Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students from West Potomac High School tutor students at Bucknell ES.
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Student Activities WebsiteStudent Activities Website
Learn about the clubs and activities Chantilly High School has to offer on their student produced website.
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Surplus FurnitureSurplus Furniture
Find out about a program to recycle the surplus office furniture left behind after the FCPS office consolidation.
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CETA SchoolsCETA Schools
See how the Changing Education through the Arts (CETA) program integrates the arts into science and social studies lessons.
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A Day in the LifeA Day in the Life
Explore sixteen hours in the life of a high school’s Assistant Director of Student Activities.
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Teen Center at Irving Middle SchoolTeen Center at Irving Middle School
Visit the “Net” Teen Center at Irving Middle School.
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Distance Learning ProgramDistance Learning Program
Learn about the partnership between Stone Middle School and the Warriner School in Oxfordshire, England.
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Robinson Marching BandRobinson Marching Band
Find out what it takes to create an award winning marching band program.
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Reclaiming Youth LeadershipReclaiming Youth Leadership
Parental Discretion Advised.
Features the Reclaiming Youth Leadership program at Bryant Alternative High School.

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Future Quest
Future Quest
A college career fair for special education students offering career planning to students after high school.
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bootcampBootcamp
At McLean High School, parents find ways to support their children at a boot camp.
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GRACE Art Exhibit - The Arts in ActionGRACE Art Exhibit - The Arts in Action
Visit an art exhibit at the Greater Reston Art Center’s new gallery.
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Jobs That Make a Difference: FCPS Kiln DoctorsJobs That Make a Difference: FCPS Kiln Doctors
The second program in a series on Jobs that Make a Difference in the arts.
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Jobs That Make a Difference in the ArtsJobs That Make a Difference in the Arts
Part one in our series of jobs that make a difference in the arts, we'll see a piano tuner in action.
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Steroid AbuseSteroid Abuse
Find out about warning signs of, and tips on how to prevent, steroid abuse in young people.
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NCAA EligibilityNCAA Eligibility
Find out about National Collegiate Athletic Association eligibility requirements that all student athletes need to know.
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Boys Volleyball InitiativesBoys Volleyball Initiatives
Learn how boys volleyball has become a club sport at West Springfield High School.
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Navy Principal as Safety AgentNavy Principal as Safety Agent
Learn how Navy Elementary School's principal acted as a safety agent during a period of heavy construction around the school.
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Working with Bus DriversWorking with Bus Drivers
Teachers and students roll out the welcome mat for bus drivers at one middle school.
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Model UN at Marshall HSModel UN at Marshall HS
Visit the Model United Nations training conference at Marshall High School.
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Surplus FurnitureSurplus Furniture
Information on the school system’s office furniture supply recycling program.
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Business Partner of the YearBusiness Partner of the Year
Features the final installment of our three part series on the school system’s Business Partners of the Year.
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Mid-Atlantic Guitar FestivalMid-Atlantic Guitar Festival
Highlights from the Mid-Atlantic Guitar Festival.
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Dance ‘Til You DropDance ‘Til You Drop
Visit a weekend dance seminar for students called Dance ‘Til You Drop.
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Athletic Field of the FutureAthletic Field of the Future
The athletic field of the future comes to Fairfax High School, we’ll show you its many benefits for students.
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Technology at HomeTechnology at Home
This program seeks to help students, faculty, and staff members with their home technology needs by enabling them to purchase directly from vendors at educational discount rates.
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Child Care Readiness InitiativeSchool Readiness Collaborative
Learn about a public / private partnership preparing preschoolers for kindergarten.
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Driver’s EducationDriver’s Education
Learn about a driver’s education program for summer school students.
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Non-fiction LiteracyNon-fiction Literacy
Learn how students at Flint Hill ES build non-fiction reading and writing skills with a lesson based around the Red Apple 21 program Meet the Author.
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Fairfax Symphony SCORE ProgramFairfax Symphony SCORE Program
Learn about the SCORE program and how it benefits student musicians.
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IntercambiosIntercambios
Explore Intercambios: a language exchange program for families at Bonnie Brae Elementary School.
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Black History MonthBlack History Month
Features a celebration of Black History Month at Westgate Elementary School where second graders are learning about and portraying famous African-Americans.
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Textbook ExchangeTextbook Exchange
Learn about the school system’s textbook exchange program.
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Herndon High School’s Navy ROTCHerndon High School ’s Navy ROTC
Herndon’s Navy Junior Officer Reserve Training Corps is teaching citizenship and building leaders.
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Paperless Culture At Oak View ElementaryPaperless Culture At Oak View Elementary
Learn how Oak View Elementary School is using FCPS 24/7 Blackboard technology to go paperless.
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Artnauman CourtThe House That Students Built
Learn about a house built by FCPS residential construction students that is for sale for $2.15 million.
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South County Secondary SchoolSouth County Secondary School
A focus on the start up process for student activities and athletics at the new South County Secondary School.
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Jobs That Make a DifferenceJobs That Make a Difference
The final installment of our series, Jobs That Make a Difference, looks at a FCPS theatre angel.
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Career DayCareer Day
Learn about Career Day at Fairfax Academy.
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School Resource Officer- Holmes Middle SchoolSchool Resource Officer - Holmes Middle School
This program looks at how School Resource Officers keep students safe.
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Bren Mar Park ’s Voluntary Start of SchoolBren Mar Park’s Voluntary Start of School
Bren Mar Park Elementary begins their school year two weeks early. Their program is called Bright Beginnings.
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TJHSST Teleconference with the International Space StationTJHSST Teleconference with the International Space Station
This program goes behind the scenes at the Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology teleconference with crew members aboard the international space station.
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Strategy Lab at Colvin Run ESStrategy Lab at Colvin Run ES
Examines the strategies lab at Colvin Run Elementary School.
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Waples Mill Preschool ProgramWaples Mill Preschool Program
Check out the preschool program for students with special needs at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Kiss-N-Ride at Orange Hunt ESKiss-N-Ride at Orange Hunt ES
Learn about a high tech Kiss-N-Ride at Orange Hunt Elementary School that is a model for efficiency and safety.
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Reading ExpressReading Express
Check out a books-on-tape program at Providence Elementary School called Reading Express.
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Speech and Language ServicesSpeech and Language Services
See how the FCPS Speech and Language Services division helps students communicate.
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Citizen Involvement in FCPS OversightCitizen Involvement in FCPS Oversight
Fairfax County residents can get involved in the school system's decision making process on the Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee.
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Community Use Online RegistrationCommunity Use Online Registration
Learn about a new tool that makes school building reservations easier.
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PBS Process at SandburgPBS Process at Sandburg MS
Learn about the “Positive Behavior Supports” discipline program at Sandburg Middle School
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Riverdeep Math ProgramRiverdeep Math Program
Find out how a new mathematics computer program called Riverdeep is helping students at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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FLEXFLEX
SchoolScene explores the summer school foreign language experience program.
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Cappies

Cappie Review:  J.B.Cappie Review: J.B.
A theatre review of Fairfax High School’s production of J.B.
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Cappie Review: Beauty and The BeastCappie Review: Beauty and The Beast
A theatre review of Robinson Secondary School’s production of Beauty and The Beast.
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Cappie Review:  Our TownCappie Review: Our Town
A theatre review of McLean High School’s production of Our Town.
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Katrina AidKatrina Aid
Cappies Theatre Students and Alumni light up the stage in Katrina Aid, an all-star benefit performance for the people displaced by Hurricane Katrina.
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Cappie Review: Get SmartCappie Review: Get Smart
A Cappies theatre review of Thomas Jefferson’s production of Get Smart.
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Monday Message
Monday Message:  Read, Cover, RetellMonday Message: Read, Cover, Retell
Informs viewers about a reading comprehension technique.
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Monday Message: Acrostic SentencesMonday Message: Math Tricks
This segment offers a multiplication table memorization tip.
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Monday Message: Acrostic SentencesMonday Message: Map Memorization Technique
Learn a new map memorization technique.
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Monday Message: Acrostic SentencesMonday Message: Acrostic Sentences
This segment informs viewers about acrostic sentences.
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Monday Message: Learning to ReadMonday Message: Learning to Read
This Monday Message segment informs viewers about learning to read and reading to learn.
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Monday Message: Career and Technical EducationMonday Message: Career and Technical Education
Our Monday Message segment informs viewers about career and technical education courses.
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Monday Message: Health CurriculumMonday Message: Health Curriculum
Our Monday Message segment informs viewers about the health curriculum.
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MONM:  Characteristics of a Good ReaderMonday Message: Characteristics of a Good Reader
This segment describes the characteristics of good readers.
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Monday Message: Science KitsMonday Message: Science Kits
This Monday message examines science kits for elementary school students.
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Monday Message: Acrostic SentencesMonday Message: Full-Day Kindergarten
Our Monday Message segment informs viewers about full-day Kindergarten.
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Monday Message: FSIS Library Monday Message: FSIS Library
This segment informs parents about the FSIS (Family Services and Involvement Section) Library
Correction: FSIS phone number 703-277-2691.
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Monday Message: Foreign Language Partial ImmersionMonday Message: Foreign Language Partial Immersion
This week’s Monday Message segment informs viewers about the foreign language partial immersion program.
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Monday Message: ESOL Student LevelsMonday Message: ESOL Student Levels Our Monday Message segment informs viewers about the levels of English for Speakers of other Languages ( ESOL) services in the school system.
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Nutri-Facts
Nutri-FactsNutri-Facts: Daily Caloric Intake
Information from our culinary expert Sous Chef about the importance of daily caloric intake.
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Nutri-Facts: Snack TimeNutri-Facts: Snack Time
A Nestle Nutrition minute exploring healthy snack options.
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Nutri-facts: BreakfastNutri-Facts: Breakfast
Our Nutri-facts segment informs viewers why breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
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Nutri-FactsNutri-Facts: Food Groups
Focuses on the importance of eating from a variety of food groups.
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Nutri-Facts: Food PyramidNutri-Facts: Food Pyramid
Information regarding the Food Pyramid
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Spotlight

Spotlight: ACE 50th AnniversarySpotlight: ACE 50th Anniversary
An overview of FCPS' Adult and Community Education program and a celebration of 50 years of service to the community.
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Spotlight: Early Identification ProcessSpotlight: Early Identification Process
Our Spotlight segment examines Power Aid at George Mason University and how FCPS & GMU are teaming to help prepare students for college.
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Spotlight: Heritage Language Literacy ClubSpotlight: Heritage Language Literacy Club
Our Spotlight segment examines the Heritage Language Literacy Club at Bailey’s Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences.
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Spotlight: Chess ClubsSpotlight: Chess Clubs
This segment f eatures information on area elementary and high school chess clubs.
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Spotlight: ACE Apprentice ProgramSpotlight: ACE Apprentice Program
This Spotlight segment details the apprenticeship courses offered through the Fairfax County Public Schools Office of Adult and Community Education (ACE).
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Spotlight: Summer Transportation Spotlight: Summer Transportation
The show spotlights summer school transportation in part one of Summer Jobs That make a difference.

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Spotlight on Sony Language LabSpotlight on Sony Language Lab
This Spotlight segment features information on the Language Lab at West Springfield High School.
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Spotlight: The Night ShiftSpotlight: The Night Shift
Our spotlight shines on the people working the night shift at the school systems Network Operations Center keeping critical FCPS systems running 24/7.
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Spotlight on Science KitsSpotlight: Science Kits
Spotlight shines on FCPS’ Science Kits and examines how they stimulate hands-on learning
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Spotlight: Jobs That Make a DifferenceSpotlight: Jobs That Make a Difference
Spotlights the school system’s program evaluation specialists in Part 2 of a series on Summer Jobs That Make Difference.
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Spotlight on Jobs That Make a Difference, Part 3: HR Specialist TeamSpotlight on Jobs That Make a Difference, Part 3: HR Specialist Team
Spotlight shines, in the final installment of Summer Jobs That Make A Difference, on a FCPS employment specialist.
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What's Up With That?

What’s Up With That?  Defibrillators in SchoolsWhat’s Up With That? Defibrillators in Schools
This segment examines how automated external defibrillators are being deployed throughout Fairfax County Public Schools.

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What’s Up With That: Principal on the BusWhat’s Up With That? Two First Bases
Our Whats Up With That? segment investigates double first bases at baseball games.
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What’s Up With That: Principal on the BusWhat’s Up With That: Principal on the Bus
Find out why Washington Mill Elementary School’s principal reads to students on their school bus ride home.
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What's Up With That: Switcheroo at Rocky Run MSWhat's Up With That: Switcheroo at Rocky Run MS
This segment investigates the “switcheroo” at Rocky Run Middle School.
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Field Trip at Flint Hill ESWhat's Up With That: Field Trip at Flint Hill ES
This segment investigates a field trip for students who are blind from birth.
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Whats Up With That: Fitness ClubWhat's Up With That: Fitness Club
Our Whats Up With That? segment investigates the fitness club at Parklawn Elementary.
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Whats Up With That: Robot BabiesWhat's Up With That: Robot Babies
Our Whats Up With That? segment investigates infant simulators used in Annandale High School’s Parenting and Child Development course.
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Whats Up With That:  Fairfax Sports NetworkWhat's Up With That: Fairfax Sports Network Our Whats Up With That? segment investigates the Fairfax Sports Network.
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WUWT: Paul RusesabaginoWhat's Up With That: Paul Rusesabagina
Sleepy Hollow students meet a hero. This segment features Paul Rusesabagina’s visit to Sleepy Hollow Elementary School.
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streamingWhat's Up With That: Streaming SchoolScene Stories
This segment finds out how you can watch SchoolScene stories on the internet.
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What's Up With That: Detention PondsWhat's Up With That: Detention Ponds
This segment investigates detention ponds near schools.
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What's Up With That: Black Box TheatreWhat's Up With That: Black Box Theatre
Ever wonder what the Black Box is at your student's school?
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WUWT - Wildflour Bakery and CafeWhat's Up With That: Wildflour Bakery and Cafe

This segment investigates the Wildflour Bakery and Café and why they deliver lunches to the Leis Center.
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What’s Up With That: The BistroWhat’s Up With That: The Bistro
This segment investigates the working classroom at Annandale High School where students prepare meals for the school and community.
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What’s Up With That: McLean BagpiperWhat’s Up With That: McLean Bagpiper
This segment examines why McLean High School has bagpipes in its marching band program.
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What's Up With That?What's Up With That: Teen/Senior Dance
Marshall High School has a community party for senior citizens and teenagers.
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Last Update: April 9, 2008
Curator: Lori Knickerbocker, lori.knickerbocker@fcps.edu