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Randolph Elementary PTA Holds Online Auction Fundraiser

Published February 6, 2018 at 2:00PM

Randolph Elementary School’s PTA is hosting an online charity auction to support classroom and extracurricular programs, auctioning off local business deals, unique experiences and gift certificates today through Feb. 15.

There are over 200 auction items up for grabs, with prizes ranging from a veterinary check-up to an Annapolis sailboat ride valued at $500. One lucky bidder could even win a homemade baby back rib dinner for four at Arlington Public Schools board member Reid Goldstein’s home, for a minimum bid of $75.

Nonprofit The Sycamore School to Expand Campus, Add Grades

By Chris Teale

Published January 26, 2018 at 3:45PM

The Sycamore School will add 4,225 square feet of space at its current location at The Arlington Center (4600 Fairfax Drive, Suite 300) in Ballston, the school said in a press release. That extra space will include a math and science suite, black box theater, an engineering room and an additional electives room.

In addition, the school will expand to include students from fifth to 10th grade next school year. It opened in September 2017 with an inaugural class of students from sixth to eighth grade.

Arlington Public Schools Opening on Two Hour Delay

By ARLnow.com

Published January 17, 2018 at 7:00AM

Arlington Public School will open on a two hour delay today due to snow and slick roads.

A coating of snow fell overnight and much of it stuck to untreated roads. A number of accidents have been reported while some buses, like Metro’s 16G line, are driving modified routes.

School Delayed, Some Morning Events Cancelled Due to Slippery Conditions

By ARLnow.com

Published January 9, 2018 at 8:25AM | Updated January 9, 2018 at 8:47AM

Snow and sleet make for a frozen sidewalk near the Clarendon post office (file photo)

Sleet and frozen rain caused few problems in Arlington during the day, but untreated sidewalks and other surfaces turned icy at night as the sun set and temperatures dropped to be below freezing.

APS made the decision to open on a two hour delay earlier this morning. From APS:

JUST IN: Arlington Public Schools Closing Early

By ARLnow.com

Published January 8, 2018 at 10:10AM

Arlington Public Schools will be closing two hours early due to the threat of freezing rain during the evening commute.

JUST IN: APS Opening on Two Hour Delay Friday

By ARLnow.com

Published January 4, 2018 at 6:00PM | Updated January 4, 2018 at 6:24PM

School bus stuck in the snow, January 2015 (staff photo)

Dangerously low wind chills are expected overnight. Nearby, Montgomery County Public Schools has also announced a two hour delay Friday, while Fairfax County public schools will be closed.

Nestle to Announce Support for Anti-Child Hunger Initiative Alongside Va. First Lady at Oakridge

By Chris Teale

Published December 12, 2017 at 11:00AM

Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe makes the surprise announcement

A top Nestle official will join Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe at Oakridge Elementary School on Friday to announce the company’s support for an anti-child hunger initiative.

Ahead of its move to Rosslyn, the company will announce its support for the No Kid Hungry campaign on Friday, December 15, a spokeswoman said.

Stomach Bug Sweeps Through McKinley Elementary School

By Chris Teale

Published December 7, 2017 at 4:55PM | Updated September 23, 2020 at 11:24AM

McKinley Elementary School (photo via Arlington Public Schools)

An Arlington Public Schools spokesman said 135 of the school’s 800 students were out, after about 85 were absent yesterday (Wednesday).

The spokesman said that while it sounded like a “typical [stomach] bug that makes its way around this time of year,” he said he could not be sure that all the absences were related to it.

APS Looking to Add Solar Panels to Five Schools

By Chris Teale

Published December 6, 2017 at 10:00AM

APS issued a Request for Proposals on December 1, calling for companies to bid to install solar panels at Kenmore and Thomas Jefferson Middle Schools, Tuckahoe and Fleet Elementary Schools and Washington-Lee High School.

Fleet Elementary School will be built on the site of Thomas Jefferson, and is projected to be open in September 2019.

Patrick Henry Principal Kisses Pig At Read-A-Thon Celebrations

By Chris Teale

Published November 21, 2017 at 4:45PM

Patrick Henry principal Annie Turner kisses Roscoe

Patrick Henry Elementary School principal Annie Turner kissed a pig Tuesday to mark the end of a successful Read-A-Thon at the school.

Turner had promised the students at the school at 701 S. Highland Street that if 300 or more of them turned in reading logs and had read for 500 minutes or more, she would kiss the pig at their final assembly before Thanksgiving.

More Than 300 APS Teachers Trained in Multi-Sensory Education to Combat Dyslexia

By Chris Teale

Published November 16, 2017 at 5:00PM | Updated November 16, 2017 at 5:20PM

The Institute for Multi-Sensory Education’s Orton-Gillingham approach trains teachers to have students learn language by listening, speaking, reading and writing. So, for example, a dyslexic student is taught to see the letter A, say it and write it in the air at the same time.

Students are also taught to read and write various sounds in isolation before making them into words, and learn the history of the English language to understand its rules and patterns.

Abingdon Elementary’s ‘Little Presidents’ Get a Visit From Nationals’ Racing Presidents

By Chris Teale

Published November 6, 2017 at 4:15PM

Photo by Catherine Ladd

Abingdon Elementary School’s own version of the Washington Nationals’ Racing Presidents got a visit from the real thing at school today (Monday).

The seven students and Little League friends, who wore the custom-made costumes for Halloween, were surprised by the four Racing Presidents, who race around Nationals Park during every home game. It took parent Catherine Ladd five weeks to custom-make the costumes.