February 22, 2019

African American History Celebration and Presentation Held at Langston!

The Danville Alternative Program based at the Langston Campus had a great African American History Celebration and Presentation on Thursday, February 21st with the following speakers: Mr. Alonzo Jones, Mayor of Danville; Ms. Robin Owens, Director of Student Support Services; Mr. Tyquan Graves, Danville Public Schools School Board Member, and Mr. Barry Mayo, Director and Recruiter of the SCALE UP Program at Danville Community College. Each speaker presented inspiring and motivating words to our students and staff.

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GW Heads to Regional Championship!

Put on your GW gear and pack the gym as our boys take on Jefferson Forest. I saw AD Jonathan Fain this morning and he is PUMPED. Doors open at 5:00 pm - get there early! Good Luck Eagles!

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12 Galileo Indoor Track Team Members Qualify for State Championship!

The Galileo indoor boys and girls track teams finished third and fourth, respectively, among the 11 teams competing in the Region 2B championships held at the Arthur Ashe Center in Richmond on Feb. 12 and 13.

Galileo, classified as a Class 1 team in the Virginia High School League, competes in the larger Class 2 because of a limited number of Class 1 schools with indoor track teams.

Galileo garnered 23 medals, three individual regional championships, and qualified 12 athletes for the Class 2 state championships to be held Monday and Tuesday at Roanoke College’s Cregger Center. For the full Register and Bee article, click here.

Pictured below courtesy of the Register and Bee: Galileo indoor track team members include (front row, from left) Caroline Woods, Sydney Stone, Christa Zakhary, Angel Lin, Khyra Smith, and Morgan Whitley; (second row) Owen Wood, John Perez and Cole Harbodin; (third row) Jackson Wiles, coach Mark Bryant, Jordan Pridgen, Kinkade Huggins, coach Vaughn Popeney, and coach Rebecca Richardson. Good Luck Falcons!

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Are You Looking for a High Energy Workout?

Save the date for this fun workshop that will focus on the latest line dances and a few classics. Proceeds benefit the GWHS Basketball Cheer Program.

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Roman Eagle Valentine’s Day Celebration 2019!

Each year the NJROTC Cadets from GW High School attend and participate in the annual Valentine Dinner and Dance Celebration held at the Roman Eagle Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. On February 13th, 17 cadets were on hand for the festivities along with the Roman Eagle staff and other volunteers. The cadets escorted, served dinner, and entertained 93 residents with song and dance. Commander Franklin Hitt, USN (ret.), lead instructor for the cadets said, “The cadets had a great time and they look forward to this event each year. This annual celebration is one of the highlighted opportunities for the cadets to foster a positive relationship with elders while serving their community."

This picture shows cadet Dymonique Williams dancing with Ms. Ruby Walker. Ms. Walker is a Roman Eagle resident who will turn 101 on March 1, 2019! Also pictured are cadets J’Niah Barton and Markeil Hodge.

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"String Theory" at Bonner

Students in Mrs. Finney's 8th grade physical science class at Bonner worked with a partner to design a stringed instrument. They were given boxes of various sizes with various types of string. They investigated how their design created sound and how the sound changed when adding the strings. They then compared with others around the room. Other variables students observed included the type of string, the location of the strings, size/depth of boxes, and the length of the strings. Their goal was to determine how the sound was changed.

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110th Day of School Celebrated in Creative Fashion - SOL's!

Just wanted to share some fun from 1st grade at GLH Johnson Elementary. The SOL for first grade requires students to count to 110, so they decided to celebrate the 110th day of school. Students were sent home a plastic cape and directions to creatively decorate the cape with 110 of something!

On Tuesday, February 19, the students wore their capes to school and had many opportunities to count and write numbers to 110. Activities included making necklaces with 110 Fruit Loops, writing numbers to 110 and making a mystery puzzle of a rainbow, reading 110 words, and making a special 110 item snack. Both teachers and students had a great time celebrating!!

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Galileo Betas Sweep the Virginia State Beta Convention!

We could not be prouder of our Galileo Magnet High School Betas who swept the Virginia State Beta Convention this weekend by nabbing wins in numerous categories. Please congratulate all of the students who traveled to the convention as each worked so hard, whether they placed or not. On to Nationals!

Luke Garcia - Third Place Math 11th Grade

Jenita Theodore - Second Place Math 12th Grade

Autumn Turpin, Jackson Wiles, Zachary Crumpler, Dylan Phelps, Zoie Eliacin - First Place Living Literature

Oscar Kemp, Madison Webb, Isaac Vanderveer, and Garrett Campbell, Leah Warner - First Place Problem-Solving Scenarios

Emily Ebalo, Emma Larking, Lucy Cross and Caroline O'Daniel - Third Place Group Talent

Kacie Whitley, Anijiah Ferrell, Jada Pridgen - Second Place Service Learning Showcase

Isaac Vanderveer - First Place Photography

Isaac Vanderveer - Third Place Digital Media

Catherine Carter - Virginia State Beta Club Scholarship Winner

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Meet the ACEC's Newest Teen GED Graduate!

Meet Brandon Fulton, ACEC's newest teen GED Graduate! All of Brandon's instructors boast that he is such a polite, bright, and self motivated student. Brandon has a wonderful future planned, as he is getting enrolled in DCC's welding program. We will miss working with Brandon, but we are extremely proud of his success. If you want to brighten your future with a GED credential or need a jump start for college or a career, call Mary Dumont at 434. 799. 6471.

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Averett Honors Former Students!

Hope Abernathy, a teacher at Westwood, wanted to tell us about an evening that she recently spent with some students. Averett University, her alma mater, honored former students who are now teaching English in the Danville area. Ms. Abernathy was able to bring some students with her, so they could experience a taste of what Averett has to offer. They were treated to dinner, an example of a typical English class at Averett, a preview of their new play, “Our Town,” and they got to meet some of Ms. Abernathy's favorite professors! It was an evening they surely will not forget.

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Governor Northam Announces Registration Open for Student Cybersecurity Programs

RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam today announced that registration is now open for the 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program, which aims to support and inspire high school girls across Virginia to explore careers in cybersecurity and computer science.

“As a national leader in the cybersecurity and technology industry it is vital that we encourage Virginia students to take advantage of opportunities to explore cybersecurity and computer science,” said Governor Northam. “The 2019 Girls Go CyberStart program provides early experience that positions young women across the Commonwealth to step into valuable roles and careers after college.”

The Girls Go CyberStart program is an online game consisting of a series of challenges that put students in the role of a cyber protection agent charged with solving realistic problems and puzzles. It is designed to explore relevant and exciting topics such as cryptography and digital forensics.

The program is open to girls in grades 9 through 12. Students can participate at both home and at school, or wherever an Internet connection is available. Participating students (and their teachers) do not need knowledge or experience in IT or cybersecurity to participate. The program is free for schools and students.

“Over the last 20 years, the educational infrastructure for cybersecurity and technology related jobs has continued to become more robust across Virginia communities,” said Secretary of Administration Keyanna Conner. “As the need for young, bright, vibrant talent only increases in these high-paying, sustainable jobs, programs such as these continue to offer talented young women the opportunity to learn about the industry and compete in a highly competitive field.”

“The more we are able to offer incredible programs like Girls Go CyberStart that introduce talented young women to careers in STEM, and more specifically cybersecurity, the better,” said Secretary of Education Atif Qarni. “Real time learning opportunities outside the classroom complement the education that our students already receive during the school day.”

More than 6,600 young women in 16 states participated in the Girls Go CyberStart program in 2018—the first year the program was offered. The program increased participant interest in cyber careers to 70 percent, an increase of more than 30 percent from before the program.

Registration for Girls Go CyberStart is now open, with online gaming commencing on March 20. Additional details can be found at www.girlsgocyberstart.org.

The three high schools in Virginia with the most participants will receive awards of $1,000, $750 and $500. High schools with at least five girls who complete six or more challenges earn the right for both boys and girls to use the CyberStart game for the remainder of the school year.

Girl Scout Troops across the Commonwealth are being asked to share information about the Girls Go Cyberstart program. High schools are encouraged to promote the program and participation.

Both male and female college students in Virginia are invited to participate in the Cyber FastTrack game. Students excelling in the Cyber FastTrack game will be eligible to win a share of $2.5 million in scholarships for advanced cybersecurity training, and introductions to employers for jobs and internships in the field.

College students can pre-register for Cyber FastTrack track today. Registration continues through April 5, when play begins. More information can be found at www.cyber-fasttrack.org.

Have a Wonderful Weekend! Remember, only 16 more days until Daylight Savings Time and only 26 more days until Spring!