VIDEO: ‘Super Teacher’ Asks: Why Are You Cutting My Pay?
February 28, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · 7 Comments
February 28, 2010
The video is now available of Joel Block’s February 23 appeal to the Falls Church City School Board. A math teacher at George Mason High School, Block won the “Super Teacher” Award last year, selected from 1,200 teachers nominated from the region. In the video, Block asks the School Board why his salary may be cut, when his fellow teachers in Arlington, Alexandria, and Loudon will receive pay increases and teachers in Fairfax County will have a pay freeze.
From Page 1, click “Read More” to watch the 4-minute video.
See also the May 11, 2009 report in the Falls Church Times on Block’s Super Teacher award.
George Mason HS Continues Winning Ways in Scholastic Bowl and Girls Basketball
February 28, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
February 28, 2010
Scholastic Bowl
Peggy Monahan reported that once again George Mason High School is the Scholastic Bowl State Champion in Division A. She reports that the Mustangs were undefeated in 4 matches on Saturday to capture the trophy. Congratulations to Coach Jamie Scharff and his fantastic team!
Girls Basketball
Meanwhile, Craig Cheney reports that George Mason High School Girls Basketball won the Region B Division 2 title for the 3rd year in a row. The Mustangs beat Strasburg on Friday 52-27 in semifinals at Eastern Mennonite and topped Buckingham Country 63-26 last night in the finals.
Cheney reports that the quarterfinal playoff game of the state tournament will be next Friday night or Saturday at Robinson High School to earn a trip back to Richmond for State Final 4 title the following week.
George Mason Scholastic Bowl STATE CHAMPS
TUESDAY 3/2: Filing Deadline for City Council, School Board
February 28, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
City officials have clarified that Tuesday, March 2, is the filing deadline for candidates for the May City Council and School Board elections. The election will occur Tuesday May 4.
WEDNESDAY 3/3: GMHS International Dinner: A Night of Family Fun
February 28, 2010 by Falls Church Times Staff · Leave a Comment
This year the 22nd GMHS International Dinner will be held on Wednesday,March 3 at 6:30 pm-8.30pm in the Mustang Café. For those new to the school, the International Dinner is an annual event hosted by the GMHS International Club and sponsored by the PTSA and ESOL/Foreign Language staff. It is a fun celebration of our diverse Falls Church community, with over 250 attendees enjoying a delicious array of ethnic foods and entertainment with an international flair. It is a wonderful event for all families.
This is a pot-luck. Attendees MUST bring an entrée, side-dish or salad for 8-10 people to share. Disposable containers are advised. Don’t have time to cook?? Bring a family size dish from one of our local ethnic restaurants!! Desserts are provided by the PTSA.
Also there will be a raffle of Global baskets compiled by the International Club, with proceeds going to Haiti Relief Project and the child the Club is sponsoring through PlanUSA.
Volunteers are needed. This is a PTSA sponsored event which can not happen without the help of volunteers to make extra food and/or be part of the kitchen crew. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jane Cashin at 703-534-5247 or cashinjl@hotmail.com
