who have paid for the senior trip: There will be a mandatory meeting, Monday, February 13, 2012 at 2:35 in the Lecture Hall. You must attend this meeting if you are planning to attend the senior trip in May. |
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 Congratulated by Mrs. Swinton, Emily Council is a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Emily will move on to compete for one of the Merit Scholarships to be awarded in March.
L to R: Emily Council, Mrs. Swinton, Principal
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Super Teacher Awards: January 4-February 14:
Through this program, the Virginia Lottery will pay tribute to those educators who put smiles on their students' faces and who are shaping their futures. The Virginia Lottery will recognize eight teachers across the Commonwealth as "Super Teachers." Each winning teacher will receive a $2,000 credit from The Supply Room Companies to outfit their classroom as well as a $2,000 prize from the Virginia Lottery.
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 New Website for our Practical Nursing Program : MORE |
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 February 16th is Back-to-School Night
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 |
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 This is a combined lesson on aeronautics and algebra. Students design an airplane in Mr. Derse’s class out of 3 x 5 cards and paper clips and see who has a value of the smallest slope. The smaller the slope, the better the glider flies.
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Students in ceramics class at LHS researched a famous artist and after summarizing their research created a mini ofrenda to the artist inspired by the Mexican Holiday Dia De Los Muertos (day of the dead.) These mixed media sculptures utilized several ceramic hand building techniques and surface treatments. This multi cultural lesson integrated English, Art, and a splash of history.
L-R: Megan Jones, Deborah Allison, A. C. Tierney, Amanda Coombs, Malory Renfrow |
Nominations Sought For 2012 Teacher of the Year
 Which teacher has had the biggest influence in your, or your student’s, life? Which one has gone above and beyond the call of duty in ensuring that students get the best education possible? WJCC will honor its 2012 Teachers of the Year at a special March 29 event, and the winners will win cash awards. Click [HERE] to get a copy of the nomination form. Nominations are due by March 4.
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 The Marketing/Program offered in WJCC is offered for all students in the high schools. Marketing is part of the Career and Technical Education Program along with Business Information Technology, Technology Education, Health and Medical Sciences and Family and Consumer Sciences. CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO
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February 20th's PTA Council meeting will be packed with valuable information and dialogue -- see the announcement below. Please inform your members and include this in your newsletters, post on your websites, to get the word out far and wide!
The Williamsburg James City County PTA Council invites you to a “Dialogue with WJCC Leadership.” Superintendent Dr. Steve Constantino will provide an update on the strategic planning process and the 2012/2013 budget. This will be followed by an opportunity for Q&A with WJCC School Board members Heather Cordasco, Elise Emanuel, Joe Fuentes, Ruth Larson and Dr. Oscar Prater in informal breakout sessions.
When - Monday, February 20, 2012, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Where - Berkeley Middle School, 1118 Ironbound Road, Williamsburg
This event is being hosted by the WJCC PTA Council and is open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
Virginia Council on the Status of Women (VCSW) 2012 STEM Essay Contest
The Council on the Status of Women in collaboration with the Science Museum of Virginia announces the 2012 STEM Essay Contest. First Lady Maureen McDonnell serves as Honorary Chairwoman for the contest.
“The purpose of the Council on the Status of Women (Council) is to help women reach their potential and maximize their contribution to society and the Commonwealth as wage earners and citizens. The Council has initiated several projects to meet this goal, one being the annual essay contest for young women in high school.”
The deadline for entries is 3 p.m. on February 20, 2012. MORE |
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| Lafayette's High School Graduation is June 16th, 2012 at The College of William & Mary |
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 The WJCC Honors Program is designed to encourage academically motivated students to independently pursue an area of interest and passion at a deep level. The program invites students to take advantage of the numerous Advanced Placement course offerings available at the secondary level. The capstone of the experience is the completion and presentation of a self-designed community service and Honors project. MORE
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An automatic car wash, a surgical device and a dumpster truck have this in common. They all use hydraulics and pneumatics and are classified as “robotic.”Introduction to Engineering students incorporated those ideas in making their own robotic arms that had to be move left and right, up and down and hold and release an object as it was passed down a simulated assembly line. Powered by syringes, tubing and water, Aadahl’s students soon realized the many challenges to building, operating and maintaining a hydraulic system. SEE VIDEO
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LHS will be giving the National Spanish Exam this spring. It will be given in March but registration is taking place NOW. The exam is open to ALL students of Spanish, even if they are not currently enrolled in Spanish. The cost is $5 and is payable to any Spanish teacher. Registration is due no later than Friday, Jan. 20. |
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Apri 14th |
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 An excellent resource for your post high school experience. The only missing resource is YOU |
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