December 6, 2019

ESL Student Read-Alouds!

In a joint program between the GWHS Library and the Forest Hills Library, students from Mrs. Massingale's (GW) ESL (English as a Second language) classes visited Forest Hills Elementary on Monday, November 25 and did read-alouds with groups of Forest Hills students. Students of all ages were able to practice their English reading and speaking skills. Everyone seemed to enjoy the experience. #partnershipsmatter

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George Washington High School students made galaxy jars at a recent Library Lunch Club meeting, a program done in partnership with Ms. Walters, the school librarian.

8th Grader Bonner Students Visit DSC!

Eighth grade students from Bonner Middle School went to the Danville Science Center for a fun day filled of science review! Students got to watch two short videos in their dome theater about ecosystems and our national parks. They learned about our night sky and the stars that make it up! Students also participated in their Riverside Science lesson learning about our watershed and running tests (turbidity, pH, and oxygen saturation) on water from the Dan River. Students were able to check out all of the exhibits. Everyone had a great time and learned a lot!

Galileo Seniors Submit Over 100 College Apps!

Galileo seniors submitted over 105 college applications during Virginia College Application Week and participated in on-site admissions with three colleges at the high school!

Cary Wright's Class Visits DCC!

Mr. Wright, Galileo English instructor, took his juniors to visit DCC's campus to learn more about IT programs, graphic design, precision machining, metrology, and automotive analysis & repair. #teachingoutsidetheclassroom

Galileo Seniors Take Trolley Trip!

Galileo seniors took the Danville Trolley to visit Averett University and Danville Community College! Students were able to tour the campus and learn about the exciting programs offered in the heart of Danville.

The Westwood Middle School Band and Choir and the GW Concert Choir Announce Holiday Concert Schedules!

The Westwood Middle School Band and Choir Holiday Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 10th, at 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. respectively at Bonner Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

The George Washington High School Concert Choir Christmas Concert will be held on Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 p.m. at Loyal Baptist Church located at 468 Holbrook Street in Danville. The concert is free and open to the public. Reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall.

DPD Serves Breakfast at Forest Hills!

Danville's Finest, officers from the City of Danville Police Department, serving breakfast to our kids at Forest Hills Elementary this morning. Our kids love seeing these smiling faces! #partnershipsmatter

SCA Students Bring on the Holiday Cheer!

Hope Adams (Social Studies teacher/Department Co-Chair) and SCA students put up the SCA Christmas tree at GWHS last week. The SCA puts the tree up every year to bring some holiday spirit to the halls of GWHS.

Danville Public Schools Sees 32% Increase in CTE Program Credentials

Danville Public Schools (DPS) celebrates a remarkable increase in the number of credentials earned by students through a myriad of CTE (Career and Technical Education) programs. During the 2017-2018 school year, students earned 689 credentials, and during the 2018-2019 school year, students earned 910 credentials. These numbers represent a 32% increase over the course of only one school year.

Winter Break Schedule for Food Truck Announced!

The DPS Food Truck will be operational through Wednesday, December 18, 2019. No service from December 19th - January 6th. Food Truck services will resume on Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Westwood Care Club Collecting Items for Our Furry Friends!

The Westwood Care Club is collecting items for sheltered and fostered animals in our area. Please help our club members provide for our furry friends this holiday season. For more information, contact Hope Abernathy directly.

Techpalooza Registration is NOW open!!!

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, Danville Public Schools will be hosting a Techpalooza Technology Conference that will be held at Bonner Middle School (300 Apollo Avenue Danville, Virginia 24540). Please join us for a full day of 50+ engaging technology sessions taught by ITRT's, teachers, administrators, and representatives from Achieve3000, EdTech Team, EdPuzzle, ITTIP, Learning A-Z, The Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, WHRO, and more!

Register to attend at bit.ly/TechpaloozaRegistration2020

Sign in and breakfast will be from 7:45 a.m. - 8:25 a.m. and sessions will start promptly at 8:30 a.m. Join us for this 100% FREE technology conference that is open for all districts to attend. Register now before sessions are full!

View detailed information about each session on our website: https://sites.google.com/mail.dps.k12.va.us/corisowers/home/techpalooza-2020

Abernathy is One Proud Teacher!

Hope Abernathy is really proud of all her students, and these boys have worked their butts off to keep their grades up so they can play basketball. They won their first game, and the second one is tonight. #westwoodtigers #bsttchr

Goodnight Hometown!

I had the opportunity to do a book read at the Ruby B. Archie Public Library this week as part of their Goodnight Hometown series. I had a blast! I read "Rosa Parks (My Itty-Bitty Bio)" by Emma Haldy, and illustrated by Jeff Bane. Stop by the library and pick up a copy of one of the many great titles they have about Rosa Parks' stand 64 years ago. If you are interested in participating and reading one of your favorite books, let me know or contact Russell Carter at carterr@danvilleva.gov. #GoodnightHometown

New Chalk Talk Episode Now Available!

In Part 3 of our Accreditation series, Kristin Mills of Johnson Elementary expounds on how small group learning is transforming the way reading is taught in the classroom and the impact she believes it will have on SOL scores.