George Mason PTSA Hosts Race To Nowhere Screening

SPECIAL TO THE FALLS CHURCH TIMES

December 11, 2010

The GMHS PTSA is hosting a private screening of Race to Nowhere on Tuesday, December 14 at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium.

For those who have not heard of this film, this documentary was created when a concerned mother turned filmmaker aimed her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.

Reservations are REQUIRED.  In order to attend, submit an online registration form at http://georgemasonptsa.com/Race_to_Nowhere_Tickets.html. Limited seats are still available.

CITY MEETINGS: December 13 – 17

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Monday 12/13:  City Council.  Council Chamber, 7:30 pm.  Agenda and documents.    

Gifted and Talented Advisory Board.  Thomas Jefferson School Library, 7:30 pm.

Tuesday 12/14:  Housing Commission.  Oak Room, 6:00 pm.  Agenda.

Public Utility Commission.  Public Utility Conference Room, 800 W. Broad St., Suite 207, 6:30 pm.

School Board Closed Session.  7:00 pm.

Regular School Board Meeting.  Council Chamber, 8:00 pm.

Wednesday 12/15: Extended Day Care Advisory Board.  Thomas Jefferson School Day Care Trailer, 7:00 pm.

Library Board of Trustees.  Library Conference Room, 7:30 pm.

Citizens Advisory Committee on Transportation.  Administrative Conference Room, 7:30 pm.

Tree Commission.  Magnolia Room,  7:30 pm.

Senior Citizens Advisory Council.  CANCELLED. 

Thursday 12/16: Retirement Board.  Library Conference Room, 6:00 pm.

Environmental Services Council.  Dogwood Room, 7:30 pm.

Long Range Financial Working Group.  Magnolia Room, 7:30 pm.

Board of Zoning Appeals.  Council Chamber, 7:30 pm.

Human Services Advisory Council.  CANCELLED.

Friday 12/17: City Council Economic Development Committee. Oak Room, 7:30 am.

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