FCCPS Photo/Susan Jinks
Preparing a Future for Pinball Wizards
 Back in 2012, a nine-year-old in California spent his summer building an elaborate arcade from found objects and cardboard. The short movie made about his story served as inspiration for these 6th-grade Flex students. They are following the path of Caine's Arcade and creating a pinball machine mostly made with cardboard. In groups, students came up with themes for their devices and researched how they work. As a class, the group got started by watching videos because some students had never experienced a pinball machine.
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FCCPS Photo/Seve Padilla
Things are about to Get Real...Tall!
 Since the last day of school 2019, the new George Mason High School project has moved in nearly every direction but one. First, the big dig down, then the foundation moved out with walls constructed around.
Soon the project will move UP in a big way! The first loads of steel for the building's superstructure have arrived. Steel Top Out is in February of 2020.
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FCCPS Photo/Carrie Checca
McCann, Fay Receive Honors from IBMA
 The Mid-Atlantic Association of IB World Schools (IBMA) is recognizing stellar IB programme contributors with the IBMA Faculty Excellence Award at each of its quarterly meetings. Fifth-grade teachers, Layton McCann left, and Torey Fay were the recent recipients for the Primary Years Programme. Mrs. Fay and Mrs. McCann received honors for their work and dedication in integrating mathematics into the PYP units of inquiry.
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FCCPS Photos/Molly Greer, Julia Noble
A Break from Routine
Rewarding Positive Behaviors
Seventh-grade students participated in their first Bark Buck cash-in! Students earn Bark Bucks for being safe, respectful, and responsible Huskies and are then able to "cash-in" for fun rewards. One such bonus this month was trick-or-treating around the school for festive treats and goodies. Awesome costumes, Huskies!
Meanwhile...
 On a hillside across Haycock, this class of Mt. Daniel first graders below earned a compliment party for receiving 35 compliments as a group and as individuals. They chose the reward of wearing costumes to school.
Both "rewards" are part of the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) programs in place in FCCPS schools. The programs recognize and reward positive student behavior. TJ has Tiger Stripes, and Mason students are recognized for "MBC," how they exhibit Mason's traits for mind, body, and character.
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Robotics Competes in Pre-Season
This Saturday, GM's Robotics team 1418 will compete at Battlefield High School at the annual preseason event called IROC. This event is the perfect time for new team members to drive last year's robot and experience Robotics competitions. This one-day event also serves on team bonding, with the group's longstanding focus on cooperation and gracious professionalism.
Support the Team by heading to Mason's parking area on Haycock and purchasing a pumpkin or two, or more, from their stand! Proceeds go a long way toward defraying the team's expenses for the upcoming season.
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Lasso Online Photo/Student Stella Turner
Cheer Places 4th in District
 The Mustang's Fall Cheer team finished fourth at the Northwestern District competition among 3A schools on Wednesday at Millbrook HS in Winchester. Let's give these hardworking athletes and coaches a cheer of their own for excellent results! They will compete next on Saturday, November 2nd, at the Region tournament at Brentsville HS beginning at 2:00 p.m. Good luck! You can see them tonight at the home football game.
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This Friday and Saturday
Mustangs Inducted into Hall of Fame
It is George Mason High School's Hall of Fame weekend. There will be eight athletes and one team honored at halftime during the football game against Skyline HS on Friday. A ceremony honoring all inductees will be held at Henderson on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., and admission is free. Honorees include Cal Simmons, Class of 1968, tennis; Byron Mendenhall, Class of 2007, baseball; Anthony Andrianarison, Class of 2009, basketball, soccer; Nick Smirniotopoulos, Class of 2010, soccer; Violet Miller, Class of 2011, soccer; Stephen Lubnow, Class of 2012, football, basketball, baseball; Leah Roth, Class of 2012, cross-country, basketball, soccer; Stephanie Cheney, Class of 2013, basketball; and the 2011 State Champion Girls' Soccer team.
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Plan for Monday
Joint PTAs Host School Board Candidates
 The three PTAs are pleased to be sponsoring a forum for the four School Board Candidates on Monday, October 28, at 7:00 p.m. in the TJ Cafeteria. The evening will start with a brief MEHMS PTA business meeting and then segue to the forum. Babysitting will be available, with donations gladly accepted.
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Today's Calendar
Start times
8:05 a.m. - Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
+ Show Spirit for Unity Week - PJs to put bullying to sleep
+ Field Trips: InnerQuest & LaserQuest trips for 7th graders
8:05 a.m. - George Mason High School
8:20 a.m. - Jessie Thackrey Preschool
8:50 a.m. - Mount Daniel Elementary
8:50 a.m. - Thomas Jefferson Elementary
+ Field Trip - Library of Congress - Danbury, Ritchey
+ Field Trip - Great Falls Park - Mueller, Weimeister
+ Field Trip - Colvin Run Mill - Mihm, Kawa, DuBois
Extra-Curricular
6:50 p.m. - Pep Band for Football Game ( GM)
7:00 p.m. - Football vs Skyline ( GM)
+ Halftime Recognition - Hall of Fame Inductees
Saturday
8:00 a.m. - Future Quest, College and Career Conference ( GMU, Johnson Ctr)
9:00 a.m. - Robotics Team at IROC Preseason Meet at Battlefield HS ( Map)
9:00 a.m. - GM Learning Lounge ( GM - Rm A127)
9:00 a.m. - Falls Church City West End Area Planning Meeting ( Map)
5:30 p.m. - Mason Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony ( Henderson) |
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At the Community Center...
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