WEDNESDAY, 2/1: How to Talk to Your Teen Focus of PTSA Speaker
January 29, 2012 by Stephen Siegel · Leave a Comment
The February PTSA meeting will feature Jenifer Marshall Lippincott, the author of “7 Things your Teen Won’t Tell You (And How To Talk About Them Anyway).”
“Every teenager keeps secrets,” the book says. “And every parent worries that those secrets could lead to dangerous or risky behavior. In this clear-eyed guide to keeping pace, and peace, with teens today, authors Lippincott and (Robin) Deutsch – one an educator, the other a psychologist, both parents – offer a deceptively simple plan to break down those barriers based on three clear rules: Teens need to stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch. The key? Keep the conversation going. How? By understanding there are things in adolescent life that, like acne and attitude, are part of the landscape.”
The meeting will be at the George Mason High School Library at 7:30 on Feb. 1.
The book’s web site is www.7thingsyourteen.com
For questions, call Sue Earman, PTSA President for GMHS, at 703-628-8365 or email sueearman@verizon.net.
GM Stampedes Clarke 51-38
January 24, 2012 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By CHRIS CAPANNOLA
January 24, 2012
George Mason’s Boys Varsity basketball team traveled to Clarke County Friday for a key Bull Run District game with the Eagles, who stood one game behind GM in the standings. The hostile environment usually produces close games, but not this time, as the Mustangs roared out of the gate with a 20-2 first quarter run and never looked back, defeating Clarke 51-38 for their seventh straight victory. The win puts Mason at 13-3 overall but more importantly 8-1 in the BRD, and earned the Stangs a sweep over Clarke in the season series.
Seven Mustangs scored in the opening quarter. Philippe Griffiths, Eion Oosterbaan and Noel Obusan all nailed three pointers to spark the backbreaking rally. Clarke (10-6, 6-3) missed numerous point blank attempts in the period, and Mason pounced on the mistakes. The lead stretched to 25-4 at one point in the second before the Eagles closed to 29-13 at half.
A brief run in the third period pulled the home squad to within 8 at 39-31, but Nate Ogle scored 9 of his team high 16 points in the stanza to keep the lead safe. Noel Obusan added 11 points and Oosterbaan had 8 for the guests. Only a dismal 6-13 effort from the free throw line from Mason kept Clarke within shouting distance, as the Stangs managed to miss all 3 front ends of their one-and-one opportunities in the fourth quarter. Stellar defense on Clarke sharpshooter Ethan Emmart held him to 5 points, and with most of the other Eagles in early foul trouble, GM was able to hold a comfortable lead from the first period on.
Mason will travel to Central-Woodstock Wednesday night before hosting Strasburg Friday at MEH. Game time is 7:45 for both contests.
School Board Appoints Shea to Open Seat
January 20, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · 2 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 20, 2012
The Falls Church City School Board appointed long-time education activist Cecily Shea last night to temporarily fill a vacated school board position. Shea will fill the unexpired term of Pat Riccards, who recently resigned from the panel as a result of a new job out of state.
Eight Falls Church residents had applied for Riccards’ position on the school board. An election will occur in May to determine who will fill the final two years of Riccard’s term.
Eight File “Letters of Interest” for
Open School Board Seat
January 19, 2012 by (see byline) · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH CITY SCHOOLS COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
January 19, 2012
The Falls Church City School Board received eight (8) “Letters of Interest” from City residents interested in filling the school board seat vacated by Pat Riccards who resigned in December. The eight are, in alphabetical order:
Linda Becker
Justin Castillo
Shannon Ashpole Litton
Rena Marsh
Barbara Nooter
Karen Oliver
Cecily Shea
Keith Thackrey
Letters of interest were due at noon on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. Qualified candidates must be Falls Church City voters and bona fide residents of the City. They cannot be Falls Church City Public Schools employees.
The Falls Church School Board is scheduled to meet in Special Session Thursday morning at 7:30 a.m. to choose a new member. The meeting will be held in the Central Office Conference Room, 800 West Broad Street, Suite 203, Falls Church.
VIDEO: Parents Relate Child’s Loss to Drugs
January 15, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · 2 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 15, 2012
Alicia Lannes was a Fairfax County high school honor student and athlete who died of a drug overdose in her home on March 5, 2008. Her parents, Donna and Greg Lannes, related Alicia’s tragedy at a substance abuse forum at George Mason High School on January 4, 2012. Others featured in this video are Jennifer Lewis-Cooper, coordinator of a Fairfax drug abuse prevention organization, and Karen Case, a Falls Church City Public Schools drug abuse prevention specialist. The video is 56 minutes long.
GMHS Knocks Off Monroe, Ties for 1st in Conference
January 10, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · 2 Comments
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 10, 2012
The George Mason High School boys varsity basketball team handed William Monroe its first loss in district play tonight as the Mustangs prevailed 64-60 at the Mary Ellen Henderson Gymnasium.
The Monroe Dragons came out firing in the first quarter, going up 16-7 lead with 3 minutes remaining in the period. The Mustangs remained unrattled, however, chipping away until they took the lead mid-way through the second quarter.
The game remained close into the fourth period, with Mason able to gain no more than a six point advantage. Monroe briefly regained the lead by one point with seven minutes left to play, but Mason stormed back with key baskets and free throws to thwart the Dragons’ effort. Read more
Mustang Cagers Overpower Rappahannock
January 7, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · 1 Comment
By CHRIS CAPANNOLA
January 7, 2012
George Mason’s varsity boys basketball team drubbed winless Rappahannock County 71-29 last night for the Mustang’s third straight win. Noel Obusan scored 12 and Philippe Griffiths 11 for GM in limited action, and junior Angel Casteneda added a career-high 9 for Mason, which improves to 9-3 overall and 4-1 in the Bull Run District. Nick Bourbeau scored 8 points and Will Nunley 7, including a 5-6 effort from the free throw line.
Mason has now held its last three district opponents under 40 points, outscoring them by an average of 70-31. Things get markedly tougher for the Stangs Tuesday as league-leading William Monroe visits for a 7:45 contest at the Mary Ellen Henderson gymnasium. Monroe is undefeated in Bull Run play at 5-0, including come from behind OT wins vs. Madison and Clarke County. Mason and Madison County are both a game behind at 4-1.
VIDEO: GMHS IB Forum
January 6, 2012 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
By FALLS CHURCH TIMES STAFF
January 6, 2012
George Mason High School hosted this forum on the International Baccalaureate program on January 5, 2012. The forum features former Mason students discussing the program and how it prepared them for college. The video is an hour long.
