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Photo Gallery 2006-07

September
Students participate in the Elementary Institute for the Arts at Forest Edge Elementary School.   Students participate in the Elementary Institute for the Arts at Forest Edge Elementary School.
Students participate in the Elementary Institute for the Arts at Forest Edge Elementary School.   Students participate in the Elementary Institute for the Arts at Forest Edge Elementary School.
Students participate in the Elementary Institute for the Arts at Forest Edge Elementary School.   Stuart High School students enjoy Raider Night at the new Chipotle at Seven Corners. Stuart High School students enjoy Raider Night at the new Chipotle at Seven Corners.

Students return to school in Fairfax County Public Schools, the nation's 13th largest school district.

   FCPS Superintendent Jack Dale helps students at the new Eagle View Elementary School find their way on the first day of school. FCPS Superintendent Jack Dale helps students at the new Eagle View Elementary School find their way on the first day of school.
art The Future Business Leaders of America from Lee High School worked with the PTSA and members of the Daventry Garden Club to make the grounds look nice for Back-to-School Night.   art George Mason University basketball players read to third grade students at Providence Elementary School.
art Kindergarten students at Bren Mar Park Elementary School celebrate Constitution Day by creating their own class constitution.   brenmar park Bren Mar Park Elementary School students celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday
Colvin Run Elementary School students enjoyed bingo night with an Irish theme.

Colvin Run Elementary School students enjoyed bingo night with an Irish theme.

   Beach day at Floris Beach Day at Floris Elementary inspired students to wear their brightest beachwear.
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Medieval Day is celebrated annually at Great Falls Elementary School.

  tutors at Rose Hill Tutors enjoy time with students at Rose Hill Elementary.
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Third grade students at Oak View Elementary School examine questions related to wisdom, choices, and truth in their new Philosopher's Club .

   Stuart U.S. Senate candidate Jim Webb answers questions from a government class on political philosophy at Stuart High School

October
Second grade students at Bush Hill Elementary School held a Mexican fiesta. Second grade students at Bush Hill Elementary School held a Mexican fiesta.   Cameron Elementary School students dressed up for the annual Mother Daughter Tea. Cameron Elementary School students dressed up for the annual Mother Daughter Tea.
The Edison High School planetarium, Fairfax County Public Schools’ first planetarium, opened in January 1963.

The Edison High School planetarium, Fairfax County Public Schools’ first planetarium, opened in January 1963.

   Members of the Lee High Student Government Association attended a Summer Leadership Conference in Hilton Head.

Members of the Lee High Student Government Association attended a Summer Leadership Conference in Hilton Head.
Colvin Run Elementary School students enjoyed bingo night with an Irish theme.

Colvin Run Elementary School students enjoyed bingo night with an Irish theme.

  Students and their parents enjoy solving puzzles during Math Night at McNair Elementary School.

Students and their parents enjoy solving puzzles during Math Night at McNair Elementary School.

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Medieval Day is celebrated annually at Great Falls Elementary School.

  art Tutors at Rose Hill Elementary help students in grades K through 6 with their reading strategies.
Key Center students and staff members participate in Walk Across America, a fitness challenge to improve their endurance, cardiovascular, and muscular development Key Center students and staff members participate in Walk Across America, a fitness challenge to improve their endurance, cardiovascular, and muscular development   Baileys FCPS Teacher of the Year Lynn Riggs works with students from Bailey’s Elementary in the school’s Outdoor Learning Center.
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Field Day is celebrated in Fairfax County Public Schools.

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Armstrong Elementary students enjoy the first day of school.

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Auto Collision Services students at Marshall Academy recently received free respirators, filters, and ear plugs from the FCPS Office of Safety and Security. 

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Halley Elementary School teachers visited students in their neighborhoods just before the start of school.
Students at Providence Elementary display the foam door hangers that reminded them to read over the summer vacation. Students at Providence Elementary display the foam door hangers that reminded them to read over the summer vacation.   Bren Mar Park Elementary School students celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday. Bren Mar Park Elementary School students celebrate Johnny Appleseed’s birthday.
Sixth grade students from Floris Elementary School visited Camp Hemlock for a day of outdoor education and leadership development. Sixth grade students from Floris Elementary School visited Camp Hemlock for a day of outdoor education and leadership development.   lbss Lake Braddock Secondary School geometry students assembled individual tetrahedrons into a giant tetrahedron.
McNair Students and their parents enjoy solving puzzles during Math Night at McNair Elementary School.   floris The Floris Elementary School mascot is happy to have students back at school.
Marshall Academy students Marshall Academy cosmetology students met with a local salon owner.   A first-year English teacher at Pimmit Hills Alternative High School is integrating writing, reading, and technology for her students, who will write personal narratives that ultimately will become audio diaries. A first-year English teacher at Pimmit Hills Alternative High School is integrating writing, reading, and technology for her students, who will write personal narratives that ultimately will become audio diaries.
Stuart High students work with kindergarten students at Bailey’s Elementary as part of the Raider Readers program.   Students from Jackson Middle School prepare to march in Falls Church High School’s homecoming parade. Students from Jackson Middle School prepare to march in Falls Church High School’s homecoming parade.
The Chicks and Cliques group at Parklawn Elementary School, which won a Promising Practices award from the Character Education Partnership, builds social skills in girls. The Chicks and Cliques group at Parklawn Elementary School, which won a Promising Practices award from the Character Education Partnership, builds social skills in girls.   Westlawn Elementary School students participated in the Falls Church High School homecoming parade.  Westlawn Elementary School students participated in the Falls Church High School homecoming parade.
Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Gail Parker, speaks to Oakton High School seniors at the Candidate Day forum. All candidates for November's senatorial election were invited to speak to seniors as part of the government curriculum. Independent candidate for the U.S. Senate, Gail Parker, speaks to Oakton High School seniors at the Candidate Day forum. All candidates for November's senatorial election were invited to speak to seniors as part of the government curriculum.   Students in International Baccalaureate Spanish classes at Lee High saw exhibits from Mexico and Columbia at the Smithsonian Institution during National Hispanic American Heritage Month. Students in International Baccalaureate Spanish classes at Lee High saw exhibits from Mexico and Colombia at the Smithsonian Institution during National Hispanic American Heritage Month.
Rose Hill Elementary School first grade students celebrate National Fire Safety month with a visit from Franconia station Rose Hill Elementary School first grade students celebrate National Fire Safety month with a visit from Franconia station   Students at Deer Park Elementary School learned about the ratification of the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week. Students at Deer Park Elementary School learned about the ratification of the U.S. Constitution during Constitution Week.
Members of the percussion section in the Mount Vernon High band prepare to perform in one of several band competitions.

Members of the percussion section in the Mount Vernon High band prepare to perform in one of several band competitions.

  

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Dranesville Elementary School teacher Kimberly Gombola has been named the winner of the National Council of Teachers of English Donald H. Graves Writing Award

November
A Woodson High and Chantilly Academy senior has been awarded a five-week internship with the FCPS Department of Information Technology.

A Woodson High and Chantilly Academy senior has been awarded a five-week internship with the FCPS Department of Information Technology.

   A visitor from Mount Vernon spoke to fourth grade students at Deer Park Elementary about life in 18th century Virginia. A visitor from Mount Vernon spoke to fourth grade students at Deer Park Elementary about life in 18th century Virginia.
Members of the Spring Hill Elementary School’s Chamber Orchestra performed The Star Spangled Banner with professional musicians from the Amadeus Orchestra.

Members of the Spring Hill Elementary School’s Chamber Orchestra performed The Star Spangled Banner with professional musicians from the Amadeus Orchestra.

   Sixth grade students in Ms. Fields’s science classes at Virginia Run Elementary School dissect owl pellets.

Sixth grade students in Ms. Fields’s science classes at Virginia Run Elementary School dissect owl pellets.
Residents of the Panamanian rain forest shared their crafts and stories with students at Bucknell Elementary School in honor of National Hispanic American Heritage Month.

Residents of the Panamanian rain forest shared their crafts and stories with students at Bucknell Elementary School in honor of National Hispanic American Heritage Month.

   Kindergarten students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School present gifts to school custodians during Custodian Appreciation Week.

Kindergarten students at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School present gifts to school custodians during Custodian Appreciation Week.

Students from Beech Tree Elementary School welcomed Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to the State of Education luncheon sponsored by the Fairfax Education Foundation. Students from Beech Tree Elementary School welcomed Virginia Governor Tim Kaine to the State of Education luncheon sponsored by the Fairfax Education Foundation.   Forest Edge Elementary School sixth grade string students performed spooky music for the school’s business partner, Siemens Enterprise Networks. Forest Edge Elementary School sixth grade string students performed spooky music for the school’s business partner, Siemens Enterprise Networks.
franconia Kindergarten students at Franconia Elementary School shared their pumpkin poems.   Cherry Run Elementary School students help the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department collect coats for the needy. Cherry Run Elementary School students help the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department collect coats for the needy.
The Hermanitas Club has been reestablished at Falls Church High School, thanks to parent liaison Maria Mateus and Spanish teacher Magda Cabrero. The Hermanitas Club has been reestablished at Falls Church High School, thanks to parent liaison Maria Mateus and Spanish teacher Magda Cabrero.   First grade students at Floris Elementary School harvest the pumpkins they planted as kindergarten students. First grade students at Floris Elementary School harvest the pumpkins they planted as kindergarten students.
econd grade students at Armstrong Elementary studied artist Louise Nevelson and submitted this project to the Greater Reston Arts Center. Second grade students at Armstrong Elementary studied artist Louise Nevelson and submitted this project to the Greater Reston Arts Center.   Two students from Lee High School reenacted Patrick Henry’s liberty or death speech in Mike Cecere’s American History class. Two students from Lee High School reenacted Patrick Henry’s liberty or death speech in Mike Cecere’s American History class.
Members of the Japan Club at Falls Church High School prepare for the school’s homecoming parade Members of the Japan Club at Falls Church High School prepare for the school’s homecoming parade   Students in Steve Scholla's physics class at Oakton High School study aeronautics through the use of paper planes. Students in Steve Scholla's physics class at Oakton High School study aeronautics through the use of paper planes.
Kindergarten students at Armstrong Elementary School make faces out of found objects in art class Kindergarten students at Armstrong Elementary School make faces out of found objects in art class   Thanks to a donation from its business partner, WEST*GROUP, each classroom at Westgate Elementary School now has a SMART Board™ . Thanks to a donation from its business partner, WEST*GROUP, each classroom at Westgate Elementary School now has a SMART Board™ .
Technology Student Association members from Key Middle School attended their annual fall rally at Ferrari of Washington. Technology Student Association members from Key Middle School attended their annual fall rally at Ferrari of Washington.   A Mosby Woods Elementary School fourth grade student broke the school record in the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run test of the Virginia Wellness-Related Fitness Test by running 70 consecutive laps, each one faster than the last. A Mosby Woods Elementary School fourth grade student broke the school record in the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run test of the Virginia Wellness-Related Fitness Test by running 70 consecutive laps, each one faster than the last.
Air Force JROTC students at Chantilly Academy visit with residents at the Forest Glen Retirement Community. Air Force JROTC students at Chantilly Academy visit with residents at the Forest Glen Retirement Community.   Marshall Academy ’s Network Administration II class, with instructor Mr. Allan Jones, celebrates the first group of students to pass the Microsoft Server 2003 certification exam; congratulations! Marshall Academy ’s Network Administration II class, with instructor Mr. Allan Jones, celebrates the first group of students to pass the Microsoft Server 2003 certification exam; congratulations!
First grade students at Kings Park Elementary can check out books, CDs, and CD players to use at home thanks to a grant from Target. First grade students at Kings Park Elementary can check out books, CDs, and CD players to use at home thanks to a grant from Target.   Volunteer Emily spends time with her Key Center student as part of the new Key Companion program. Volunteer Emily spends time with her Key Center student as part of the new Key Companion program.
The Mantua Elementary School Kids Care Club constructed a turkey that features feathers made by every student at the school explaining why they are thankful. The Mantua Elementary School Kids Care Club constructed a turkey that features feathers made by every student at the school explaining why they are thankful.   Virginia House of Delegates member Jim Scott teaches Jackson Middle School students how the Virginia legislature works. Virginia House of Delegates member Jim Scott teaches Jackson Middle School students how the Virginia legislature works.
Outstanding First Year Principal Bruce Butler of South Lakes High School is congratulated by Superintendent Jack D. Dale. Outstanding First Year Principal Bruce Butler of South Lakes High School is congratulated by Superintendent Jack D. Dale.   Key Middle School students get into the spirit of the school’s annual Turkey Trot. Key Middle School students get into the spirit of the school’s annual Turkey Trot.
Kindergarten students at Braddock Elementary School made Thanksgiving place mats for residents of a local nursing home. Kindergarten students at Braddock Elementary School made Thanksgiving place mats for residents of a local nursing home.   Dale Rumberger, principal of South County Secondary School and a 30-year employee of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), has been named the FCPS 2007 Principal of the Year and is the recipient of the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award Dale Rumberger, principal of South County Secondary School, has been named the FCPS 2007 Principal of the Year and is the recipient of the Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award.
This building is proposed to house several FCPS administrative offices. Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) will hold a dedication and naming ceremony for its new administrative office building, located at 8115 Gatehouse Road in Falls Church, November 30 at 10 a.m.      
December
Key Middle School students and teachers participated in the Kingstowne Faith 5K Run and Walk to support the needy. Key Middle School students and teachers participated in the Kingstowne Faith 5K Run and Walk to support the needy.   The annual Silverbrook Elementary School Fun Run includes age-appropriate activities for students, staff members, and community members. The annual Silverbrook Elementary School Fun Run includes age-appropriate activities for students, staff members, and community members.
Kings Park Elementary School third grade students created their own acrostic poems as part of a physical education unit on the skeletal system. Kings Park Elementary School third grade students created their own acrostic poems as part of a physical education unit on the skeletal system.   Students in the Auto Tech and Auto Collision class at Marshall Academy learn about tools and equipment for professional tool users. Students in the Auto Tech and Auto Collision class at Marshall Academy learn about tools and equipment for professional tool users.
Jackson Middle School students participate in the annual fall cleanup Jackson Middle School students participate in the annual fall cleanup   Pimmit Hills Alternative High School students enjoyed Alconza, the college fair aimed at Spanish speaking students held each fall. Pimmit Hills Alternative High School students enjoyed Alconza, the college fair aimed at Spanish speaking students held each fall.
The Edison High School football team plays for the Virginia State Division 5 championship on Saturday The Edison High School football team plays for the Virginia State Division 5 championship on Saturday.   chantilly The Chantilly High School football team is the VHSL Northern Region Division 6 football champion.
School supplies donated by the Lee High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes are distributed to Iraqi children by a U.S. soldier, son of a Lee High staff member. School supplies donated by the Lee High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes are distributed to Iraqi children by a U.S. soldier, son of a Lee High staff member   Students at Kings Glen Elementary School collected food for the needy during the holiday season. Students at Kings Glen Elementary School collected food for the needy during the holiday season
Members of the Key Middle School Community Service Club pack holiday baskets for needy families. Members of the Key Middle School Community Service Club pack holiday baskets for needy families.   Students at Hunters Woods Elementary School helped distribute 500 winter coats to needy families. Students at Hunters Woods Elementary School helped distribute 500 winter coats to needy families.
Members of the Dunn Loring Rotary Club work with students at Pimmit Hills Alternative High School to prepare gifts for the Adopt-A-Family Program. Members of the Dunn Loring Rotary Club work with students at Pimmit Hills Alternative High School to prepare gifts for the Adopt-A-Family Program.   dogwood Dogwood Elementary School students celebrate after receiving backpacks full of gifts from Volunteer Fairfax.
Kings Park Elementary School third grade students created their own acrostic poems as part of a physical education unit on the skeletal system. Kings Park Elementary School third grade students created their own acrostic poems as part of a physical education unit on the skeletal system.   Preschool students at Little Run Elementary School play educational games on laptop computers. Preschool students at Little Run Elementary School play educational games on laptop computers.
Lee HS Lee High School students studying Early Childhood Careers work on team building activities at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park.   floris Floris Elementary School fourth grade students study the life cycle of a plant as part of the Fast Plants program.
Key Center The Key Center Senior Buddies Program with residents of Manchester Lakes is in its fifth year.   Author and illustrator Joe Jamaldinian Author and illustrator Joe Jamaldinian spoke to third grade students at Lemon Road Elementary.
Oakton Elementary School students support a homeless facility with new winter coats Oakton Elementary School students support a homeless facility with new winter coats   providence Fourth grade students from Providence Elementary School took part in an interactive presentation from the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and turned raffia into rope.
Students in Steve Scholla's physics class at Oakton High School study aeronautics through the use of paper planes. Students in Steve Scholla's physics class at Oakton High School study aeronautics through the use of paper planes.   Kindergarten students at Armstrong Elementary School make faces out of found objects in art class Kindergarten students at Armstrong Elementary School make faces out of found objects in art class
alt Tim Krupica’s third grade students from Dranesville Elementary School took a class trip to Washington, D.C. and visited the Roosevelt Memorial.   Students at Poe Middle School take part in Teen Read Week. Students at Poe Middle School take part in Teen Read Week.
The No Putdown Players, sixth grade students at Woodlawn Elementary School, perform a rap on the morning school news program to promote the No Putdowns curriculum. The No Putdown Players, sixth grade students at Woodlawn Elementary School, perform a rap on the morning school news program to promote the No Putdowns curriculum.   Chantilly Academy Animal Science students give poodle Maggie Mia a manicure and pedicure. Chantilly Academy Animal Science students give poodle Maggie Mia a manicure and pedicure.
Three students from Franconia Elementary School donated their hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long term hair loss due to disease. Three students from Franconia Elementary School donated their hair to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from long term hair loss due to disease.   Grade level teams at Longfellow Middle School are donating toys, gifts, food, and clothing to needy families in the community. Grade level teams at Longfellow Middle School are donating toys, gifts, food, and clothing to needy families in the community.
Mount Vernon High School students donate blood during a school wide drive. Mount Vernon High School students donate blood during a school wide drive.   Terraset Elementary School second grade students wrote holiday letters to hospitalized veterans at Walter Reed Army Hospital. Terraset Elementary School second grade students wrote holiday letters to hospitalized veterans at Walter Reed Army Hospital.