October 4, 2019

United Way Update!

As of today, the Division has raised a total of $13,212 with 5 locations still needing to turn in $$$: Park Avenue, Forest Hills, W.W. Moore, Woodberry, and Transportation. In order to beat our 2018 total, we need to raise an additional $1,988. In order to meet our 2019 goal of $17,000, we need an additional $3,788. Thanks so much to all of you who have given so far!

Also, congratulations to Deborah Parsons for winning the Wine Pairing Dinner with Chef Phillip! Click Facebook video for the actual drawing.

IT IS NOT TO LATE TO GIVE. SEE YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL FOR A FORM OR EMAIL ANNE MOORE-SPARKS AND I WILL SEND YOU ONE VIA THE PONY.

Dental Students Support Pediatric Cancer Month!

The Senior and Junior dental students at GW High School dressed in yellow to represent pediatric cancer for the month of September for HOSA, Future Health Professionals. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

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Galileo's GEAR UP Week!

Galileo High School faculty and staff celebrated National GEAR UP Week by wearing their college & Gear Up t-shirts throughout the week! In addition to a donut celebration and daily trivia, students also celebrated by displaying their goals on the "Dream Wall," made by Galileo art students."

#everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

A Busy Month for the GW Library!

September was a busy month in the GW Library:

1. Meditation Monday (teachers brought their classes) led by Val-Rae Christensen

2. Story Hour (led by Danville Public Library)

3. Library Lunch Club (where they made Shrinky Dink bookmarks. Staff even came by to have fun)! #partnershipsmatter

Gear Up Takes on Richmond!

George Washington High Schools took to the streets of Richmond, VA to visit the Capitol Building, the University of Richmond, and VCU. The students learned about the great opportunities available to them if they choose to attend one of these colleges. While they were visiting VCU, the group bumped into a Gear Up Virginia director! #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Gibson Recognizes Masi and Horne!

The Gibson faculty and staff picked their teacher and staff member of the month for October. Congratulations to Mrs. Masi (K-2 Sped teacher) and Nurse Horne. It is a well deserved recognition for all your hard work.

Dental Students Attend HOSA Leadership Academy!

GW's dental students along with the Nurse Aide I and Nurse Aid II students went to the HOSA Fall Leadership Academy on Tuesday, October 1, at Roanoke Baptist Church. The keynote speaker was Victoria Rosenberg, a mental health therapist, who talked with them about how to reduce stress in their lives. The students learned about parliamentary procedure for meetings conducted for HOSA. They had the installation of officers for the HOSA chapters. They also attended 3 different 25 minute workshops. Lunch was provided by Chick-Fil-A before returning back to school.

(L to R) - dental students, nurse aide students

Three ACEC Students Awarded GED Diplomas!

ACEC is excited about their our most recent GED Graduates. Shamoria Redriquez was one of the teen students. She worked hard completing all the components of the teen program. She is very excited about her future. She has so many more options with a GED credential.

Grace Hudgins was an adult student. She moved through the program very quickly. Her credential will allow her to obtain employment in California in data processing. We wish Grace safe travels and success in her new career.

Our third GED Graduate was also a teen student and preferred not to be named.

If you would like to improve your options for college or a career, come visit us at 141 Goode Street or call Mary Dumont at 434.799.6471.

HR Boot Camp!

HR Boot Camp was held this week for school division administrators and focused on HR functions our school leaders need now. At the end of Boot Camp, the class made meaningful comments about what Boot Camp has to do with a school's accreditation. Here is one of my favorites:

HR functions are the root of instruction where outcomes are determined every day, in every classroom, child by child.

Kudos to our HR Team, led by Dr. Juliet Jennings, Mrs. Mona Whittle, and Mrs. Coretta Lipscomb and a great staff of individuals who work 24/7 to recruit and train our staff!

GW Hosts FAFSA Night!

GWHS FAFSA Night will be held Tuesday, October 15th, from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the C207 Computer Lab. Come anytime with your parents/guardians, in order to fill out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Anyone planning to attend college, whether it be a two year, four year, or trade school, should fill out their FAFSA application. Food will be provided, but DON’T FORGET...your parents/guardians need to bring their 2018 tax return.

Grandparents Day at Gibson!

Grandparents at Gibson participated in Literacy activities for Grandparents Day. Grandparents learned strategies they can use at home to help them become more involved in their child's educational experiences. Everyone enjoyed donuts, juice, and educational activities. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Bullying Discussed at Johnson!

On Thursday, Officer Walker of the Danville Police Department talked to G.L.H. Johnson’s 3rd Grade students about bullying. DPS thanks the DPD for its commitment to Danville's most important assets, our kids.