September 27, 2019

Applesauce! Ms. Fulcher and Ms. Underwood, Where Are the Pork Chops?

Last week at Grove Park Preschool Ms. Fulcher's class and Mrs. Underwood's class got together to starting making applesauce. While they were waiting for that to cook they made apple volcanoes! The kids loved it. Click here for this cute video. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Grandparents Day at Johnson!

Johnson Elementary School held Grandparents Day on Thursday and Friday of last week. Lots of grandparents attended the event and the kids had a great time! #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

DPS Launches Instagram

We are now on Instagram. Follow us: danvillevapublicschools and look for some upcoming student-led campaigns!

Carilion and SOVAH Health Partner to Create Opportunities for Students!

Future doctors, nurses, radiology technicians, dentists, veterinarians, and other health care professionals from Danville Public Schools began a Health Professions' Enrichment Program on last Saturday with a welcome from Alan Larson, CEO of Sovah Health - Danville.

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and SOVA Health have partnered to create a unique, engaging, and hands-on learning experience for students.

Kudos to our participants for exploring the Health Science career pathway. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom #partnershipsmatter

Early Childhood Symposium

Preschool faculty members from Grove Park and Northside Preschool attended workshops at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research to strengthen their skills in working with their students. Kudos to their dedication to DPS 4 year olds giving their time on a Saturday. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Dr. Adolph Brown Returns!

On Wednesday, September 18th and Thursday, September 19th, Dr. Adolph Brown spoke to students in grades 4-8. His message focused on the value of education and being the best version of themselves no matter what. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

New Safety Patrol Members Announced at Woodrow!

Congratulations to Woodrow's new Safety Patrol Members for the 2019-2020 School Year! They will serve as the School Safety Leaders by being positive role models and teaching other students about safety #WoodrowWilsonIntermediateSchool #Lions #DPS #EverychildEverydayEveryclassroom

Averett BBallers Visit Grove Park!

Mrs. Underwood's preschool class had a special visit from Averett University's Head Basketball Coach, David Doino and several of his basketball players! They shared a basketball story together and played basketball in the gym to learn all about the letter Bb! If you talk to the preschoolers, they will say it was the BEST day EVER! #partnershipsmatter

Galileo Holds PBIS Celebration!

Galileo held its first PBIS celebration last week! Lots of activities and food! Popcorn, snow cones, donuts, spirit beads, board games, video games, cornhole, can jam, relay races, football, and a hand paint station for students to place their handprint on a glass wall agreeing to live up to this year’s theme “Be the Difference.” #everchildeverydayeveryclassroom

Reading with Mrs. Brooksie!

Our very own Marcie Murphy, the DPS Balanced Literacy Coordinator, has a Facebook page called Reading with Mrs. Brooksie. She reads to classrooms on a daily basis and posts the videos to Facebook. This week she had a guest reader, Mr. Wayne Mayo, Principal of Woodberry Elementary. In this video, Mr. Mayo shared his favorite book, “Our Children Can Soar: A Celebration of Rosa, Barack, and the Pioneers of Change” by Michelle Cook. Click here to see Mr. Mayo's video. Let Marcie know if you would like to be a guest reader! mmurphy@mail.dps.k12.va.us

#LiteracyMatters

You are Invited to Attend...

The GW Concert Choir will have their first performance on Sunday, September 29th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. at High Street Baptist Church on 630 High Street, Danville. They have the honor of performing in “An Evening of Music” along with Clarissa Knight, Reverend Voight F. Hairston, and Daryl McClean. The event is free and open to the public. The event honors Camilla Williams (October 18, 1919-January 29, 2012), Opera Singer from Danville, 100th Birthday Celebration. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

DPD Visits Schoolfield!

The students at Schoolfield Elementary were delighted when the Danville City Police Officers arrived to serve breakfast in the school cafeteria this week. Officers greeted students in line and dished up some hot pizza breakfasts. Schoolfield thanks the officers for their time and dedication in building relationships with our students and school community. Click here for a fun story by WSET! #partnershipsmatter

FCA Organizes at GW!

Coach Parker is so grateful to report that Wednesday was first official day of Fellowship of Christian Athletes at GW. The first day consisted of around 150 students. WOW!!!!!! Coach is looking forward to things growing on a weekly basis. All are invited to attend. #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Sandy Hook Survivor Headlines Table Top Scenario!

On Thursday, DPS staff engaged in a crisis table top scenario with law enforcement and first responders as part of our ongoing crisis training and planning. The guest speaker was Natalie Hammond who was wounded during the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary on December 14, 2012. Honored that she shared her experience with us! 1st photo below (L to R) - Billy Chaney, Director of Safety and Security for DPS, Natalie Hammond, and DPS Superintendent Stanley Jones.

#partnershipsmatter

National Gear Up Week!

DPS students and faculty got brand new t-shirts to wear to celebrate National Gear Up Week! We tracked down Empress Sanford and Summer Guill, Biology teachers for George Washington High School, rocking their t-shirts yesterday. Also, pictured are Kendra Hatchett, Gwyn Stone, Linda Staylor, and Jaime Emmel at the Danville GUV meeting. The back of the shirts say all the things that being a part of Gear Up represents. Engaging Leadership, College Campus Tours, Scholarship, Parent Workshops, and College Readiness! #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Gear Up’s 1-2-3-Go Initiative!

To start the 2019-2020 Gear Up year off right, staff met with students during all lunches to distribute brand new t-shirts explaining exactly what it is we do as Gear Up students and had the students sign their name to follow the 1-2-3 Go Initiative! The goal is to Prepare, Apply, Pay, and Go to college! Students also received their scholarship booklet explaining the great perks of using scholarships to help pay for college, including the amazing scholarship being offered by Gear Up! #everychildeverydayeveryclassroom

Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Visits GW!

Honored to have Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax stop by DPS today! While he was in town, he also toured the Precision Machining and Auto Mechanic labs at GWHS and spoke with students. #partnershipsmatter

Danville Parks and Rec Donates Books!

Danville Parks and Recreation donates 401 books to all 4th graders in the division. This is the 3rd consecutive year for this project. #partnershipsmatter

SHRM Fundraiser Scheduled for Oct. 19th!

Proceeds support the local SHRM foundation.