Keeping you informed about happenings around Alexandria City Public Schools
May is Better Speech and Hearing Month. For more details about ACPS vision and hearing screenings, along with other student wellness information, visit the School Health page at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/studentservices/health/ .
Middle Schools
If you missed last night’s community meeting about the proposed New Model for Middle Schools, you can watch the event online at http://acpsk12va.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=65 .
Check frequently for information updates at the “New Model for Middle Schools” page at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/middle-schools/ .
Artwork Honored
Fifth-grade students from Charles Barrett Elementary School received recognition for their art at the Alexandria City Council meeting on May 26. Retired Sen. John Warner, also honored at the meeting, gave students words of advice on the universal appeal of art.
See additional details and a photo at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2009/nr2009052804.php .
“˜ABC’ Play
George Mason Elementary School students in grades one through five will present the play “ABC (America Before Columbus)” at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 29, in the gym at the school, 2601 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria. Read more at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2009/nr2009052803.php
Car Wash
Get your car washed and show your support for the George Washington Middle School Choirs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, at Yates Automotive Service, 317 East Braddock Road, Alexandria, at the corner of East Braddock Road and Mount Vernon Avenue.
Read more at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2009/nr2009052802.php .
Sports Events
The T.C. Williams High School Fall Sports Orientation for student athletes and their parents is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The T.C. Williams Spring Sports Student Athlete Recognition Night will take place at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, June 12. Both events will be held in the auditorium at the school, 3330 King St., Alexandria. Read more at http://www.acps.k12.va.us/news2009/nr2009052801.php .
