COLLECTING BIKES AND USED SPORTS EQUIPMENT 
On Saturday, March 18, Wheels to Africa and Reuse and Replay, will be collecting bikes and new/used sports equipment from 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church on Lorcom Lane, Swanson Middle School and Yorktown High School.  Bikes and soccer equipment will be sent to Africa.  Other sports equipment will be distributed to programs in the Metropolitan area that serve the needy.  So clean out your garages and clear the yard of bikes and used sporting equipment so that those who are less fortunate are able to enjoy them! 
For more information email reuseandreplay@gmail.com or check out wheels-to-africa.org 
and reuseandreplay.wixsite.com/reuseandreplay.


BOYS LACROSSE MULCH SALE
The Spring 2017 Mulch Fund Raiser is underway. All funds raised directly support the team by providing equipment and training not supplied by the school system. The players sell and personally deliver the shredded mulch to our neighbors in and around Arlington, Virginia.  We appreciate your support and invite you to cheer on the team during our Spring 2017 season.Order online at: http://www.yorktownlacrosse.com  Free delivery is on Saturday, April 22 by the team members. Due to high demand, the Yorktown Boys Lacrosse is only accepting orders to locations in Arlington, VA. Bags are $4.99 per bag with a minimum 10 bag order. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Narcho at yhslacrossemulch@gmail.com or (703) 362- 5526.


FEEDBACK NEEDED ON SCHOOL OPTIONS
As part of Arlington Public Schools’ 3-5 Year Action Plan, new elementary (Grades K-5), middle (Grades 6-8), and high schools (Grades 9-12) will be opening over the next several years.
https://www.apsva.us/post/feedback-needed-school-options/


YORKTOWNS THEATRE'S SPRING MUSICAL: PIPPIN
Yorktown Theatre’s Spring Musical Pippin will be performed on March 30th and 31st at 7:00pm and April 1st at 2:00 and 7:00pm! This spectacular show tells the story of young prince Pippin, who searches for the secret to true happiness and fulfillment – on the battlefield, in relationships, and among the intrigues of political power.  In the end, however, Pippin finds that happiness lies not in extraordinary endeavors, but rather in the ordinary moments of everyday life. A beautiful music score played by the Yorktown pit orchestra, accompanies this poignant tale.  Appropriate for middle school and above. Don’t wait to purchase tickets – our musicals often sell out!  Ticket link is at:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/yorktown-high-school-theatre-presents-pippin-tickets-31234392910.  General admission prices: $10 students/$15 adults  Tickets will also be sold during lunch periods starting March 22nd.


VA ASSOCIATION FOR THE GIFTED SUMMER SCHOLARSHIP
The Virginia Association for the Gifted (VAG) Student Summer Scholarships are designed for those gifted and talented students who wish to attend academic or artistic programs during the summer months.  The scholarships are in amounts ranging from $100 to $400 (see funding schedule at link below) and are available for students, K-12.  Applications must be postmarked on or before March 31, 2017.  All applicants will be notified of their award status by May 15. Applying for a scholarship through VAG does not constitute application to a specific program; you must make application to the summer program of your choice directly.  VAG scholarships are contingent on acceptance into the program.  Many programs offer financial aid in the form of scholarships and grants.  You must contact the program directly for information on their scholarship and grant offerings.  Scholarship checks are made payable to the program only and not to individual students or their families.  SEE APPLICATION AND INSTRUCTIONS AT LINK BELOW:
http://www.vagifted.org/?page=StudSummSc612


TACKLING BIG NEEDS WITHIN ARLINGTON'S LIMITED SPACE
Roundtable Discussions:  Tackling Big Needs Within Arlington’s Limited Space
Yorktown families are invited to participate in the Joint Facilities Advisory Commission (JFAC) small interactive roundtable discussion about the unique opportunities that Arlington County has to acquire new land for various uses. Arlington has limited space for urgent needs such as schools, parks, recreational facilities, and essential operational and support services such as school and ART bus parking, equipment and storage, and contractor staging. The roundtables offer residents the opportunity to help inform JFAC on their recommendations to the County and School Boards, including specific tasks related to the Buck property on N. Quincy Street, a related potential land exchange involving property on Shirlington Road, and the Virginia Hospital Center’s Carlin Springs/Lee Highway/16th St. North sites. Registration is free and required. The schedule and register are available here: https://commissions.arlingtonva.us/jfac/


APS FINE ARTS APPRENTICE PROGRAM
The APS Fine Arts Apprentice Program provides specialized experiences beyond the regular art, music and drama curriculum for selected high school students (rising 10th, 11th, or 12th graders). Opportunities for students may include ensemble works, master classes, attendance at professional rehearsals and performances, museum courses, small group instruction, seminars, exhibit and performance opportunities. Applications for the 2017 - 2018 school year are due on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. To watch the Online Apprentice Information Presentation visit the Fine Arts Apprentice webpage https://www.apsva.us/arts-education-overview/fine-arts-apprentice-program/. Students selected for the Apprentice Program receive a pass/fail grade and a 1/2 credit for a minimum of 75 hours of arts experience outside the school course requirements.  These opportunities take place outside the school day and are often offered in the evenings and on weekends.  Students are able to select opportunities of interest that work with their school commitments and extra-curricular activities. For questions, contact YHS Resource Teacher for the Gifted, Eileen Wagner, at (703) 228-5427 or eileen.wagner@apsva.us.


SENIORS: BOAT PARTY TICKETS ON SALE NOW
The YHS Class of 2017 will be celebrating graduation on June 21st with an all-night, post-graduation Potomac river cruise. The senior boat party is a special graduation night event that serves two purposes:  1) it gives YHS seniors a super fun, high school send-off and a last big hurrah with all their classmates; and 2) it provides parents peace of mind knowing that our seniors are spending graduation night (from 10pm to 3:00am!) in a safe, chaperoned, alcohol-free environment.  The party is an evening full of fun that includes a DJ, dancing, casino games, photo booth, raffles and food galore! Tickets are $50 and can be ordered on-line at the Yorktown PTA website http://www.yhspta.org. (see ordering information at bottom of home page).  Each ticket includes a T-shirt printed with the names of all 2017 graduates. Don’t miss this one last night to celebrate with your graduating class! Attention Parents — We need your help to make the 2017 Boat Party a success. Watch for future emails calling for volunteers. Contact Stacy Collins (mstacycollins@verizon.net)  if you have questions.


YHS PTA MEMBERSHIP
Please show your support for Yorktown by joining the YHS PTA.  Follow this link to find more information and an opportunity to join online: http://www.yhspta.org   Contact Lindsay Levy, membership@yhspta.org if you have questions.


YHS SPIRITWEAR
Show your YHS school pride by buying a t-shirt or sweatshirt whose purchase supports the PTA.  Follow http://www.yhspta.org/buy-yhs-gear/ to see pictures of the options. Contact Spiritwear chair, Lindsay Levy lylevy@clilffclimber.com if you have questions.