A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon Christa Huntley, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
Four Ways to Get Over a ‘Bad Teacher’
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Three Tutoring Myths
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A friend of mine recently expressed some concern about tutoring. She told me that there are “myths” associated with it. This came as a surprise to me — I guess I had just thought people either were or were not interested, but that they had the information to make the decision. I was clearly very WRONG!
Sales Tax Holiday for Back-to-School
By Susan Larson
Parents can save money August 1 – 3 during Virginia’s 2014 back-to-school sales tax holiday.
During this three-day period (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), purchases of qualifying school supplies selling for $20 or less per item, and purchases of qualifying clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item will be exempt from sales tax, according to the Virginia Department of Taxation. Online purchases are included.
Help ‘Stuff the Bus’ for Spotsylvania Students
By Susan Larson
Parrish Learning Zone is hosting their second annual Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive in partnership with Spotsylvania County Public Schools and UMW Athletics.
Supplies will be collected 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, outside the Southpoint Wal-Mart, 10001 Southpoint Pkwy., Fredericksburg. Super Hits 95.9 will be broadcasting live from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
UMW, Germanna, MWHC Create Nursing Education Partnership
University of Mary Washington President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David Sam will sign transfer and co-enrollment agreements between the two institutions to establish multiple pathways for nursing students to earn their nursing degrees.
School Dressing Days Benefits Local Families
By Susan Larson
The Interfaith Community Council will host their annual School Dressing Days on August 8 and 9, 2014, at The Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, 1710 Bragg Rd., in Fredericksburg.
Prepare Now for Back-to-School
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
The weather may still be hot and humid, but school is just around the corner. Now is the time to get back into the school routine. Avoid procrastination. You know what you need for back-to-school. Prepare by making a list or two. Check off the items as you complete them.
List 1- Items needed for school
• Books
Four Year Nursing Program Comes to Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard V. Hurley and Germanna Community College President David A. Sam signed three transfer and co-enrollment agreements for nursing education at a Monday morning ceremony on UMW’s Stafford campus.
The agreements provide three different pathways for a person in the community to become a nurse who is baccalaureate prepared.
Showcase Your Business at the Community Welcome Fair
Registration is open through Wednesday, Aug. 20, for the Community Welcome Fair at the University of Mary Washington (UMW).
The event gives local businesses and non-profits an opportunity to introduce their goods and services to more than 1,200 potential new customers, according to the Fredericksburg Department of Economic Development and Tourism, event sponsor.
10 Things You Need to Know to Help Your Child Survive Middle School
Presented by Kyle Kelley, Spotswood’s Middle School Youth Leader, transcribed and edited by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Tutoring
You remember middle school. Those awkward years when you were changing in more ways than one. You didn’t really know who you were or who you wanted to be. Unfortunately, not much has changed. Our kids still go through this phase and with so much access to the world through social media, these years are even more complicated.
Pirate Adventures Saturday in Downtown Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library (JMM) and Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) present a day of pirates on Saturday, Aug. 23.
“Piracy was a scourge of American commerce for nearly 300 years, and James Monroe did his part to combat it,” said James Monroe Museum staff. “The practice also contributed to the folklore of the east coast and the Caribbean.”
JMM: Pirates, Welsh Festival, Deck the Halls and More
James Monroe Museum and Library (JMM), located at 908 Charles St. in Historic downtown Fredericksburg, presents the following special events August through December 2014.
Saturday, August 23: “‘Every Species of Lawless Adventure’: James Monroe and the Fight against Piracy.”
UMW First Year Students Plant with Tree Fredericksburg
More than 100 first-year University of Mary Washington (UMW) students worked with Tree Fredericksburg, the Department of Public Works, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities to mulch portions of the Heritage Trail. View the entire photo...
Fredericksburg City Schools Job Openings
The following Fredericksburg City Public Schools (FCPS) job openings are current as of August 25, 2014, according to the Fredericksburg Public Schools jobs website.
Fredericksburg Back-to-School Schedules, Events 2014-15
City of Fredericksburg students begin the 2014-15 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.
Hugh Mercer Elementary School
James Monroe Varsity Football Schedule 2014
By Susan Larson
James Monroe Yellow Jackets begin their 2014 varsity football season at 7 p.m. August 29, with an away game against Stafford.
All ten regular season games are scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday evenings. Home games are played in Maury Stadium, located at Kenmore Avenue, Hanover Street and George Street.
Varsity football head coach is Rich Serbay. The assistant coaches are Darryl Dyson, Sr., Val Folden, Kenton Griffin, Eddie Haynes, Don Joy, George Major, Jonathan Phipps and Sammy Serbay.
UMW Freezes Hiring in Response to State Budget Shortfall
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard Hurley ordered a hiring freeze this week in light of the projected state budget shortfall of $2.4 billion over three years announced by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Yellow Jackets Prevail Over Stafford
By Susan Larson
The Yellow Jackets pulled it out in overtime, defeating the Stafford Indians 24 – 23 in the first varsity football game of the 2014 season.
“Stafford dominated in the first half,” said color commentator Bob Blackman on Fbedu educational access channel 18 on Cox Cable. James Monroe came to life in the second half. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, the Yellow Jackets scored, ending regulation play in a 17 – 17 tie.
UMW Eagle Nation Day Filled with Family Fun
By Susan Larson
The second annual Eagle Nation Day will be hosted by the University of Mary Washington Athletics department beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. It will be held at the Battleground Athletic Complex off Hanover Street and on the UMW campus in Fredericksburg. The first 500 children and youth will receive a free t-shirt.
UMW Public Events September 2014
Prepared by UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The following September 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, October 5 Exhibition, The [Visual] Poetry of Logical Ideas with Arthur Hash; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
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