The purchase of a Yamaha Harmony Director makes it possible for band
students from the very beginning to hear what an in-tune chord sounds like and thus to
play much more on key and beautifully.
Intonation Innovation
24 05 2012Comments : Leave a Comment »
Categories : Fine Arts/Music, Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge Middle School
New Photos from Robotics Grant!
27 03 2012
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Categories : Math/Science/Technology, Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge Middle School
Vernier Labquest Mini Interfaces
1 03 2012Thanks to another contribution from Micron Bio-systems to the Foundation, students are able to conduct scientific data collection in all science disciplines just as it is done in colleges and in the real scientific world.
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Categories : Rockbridge County High School, Science
Exercise and Nutrition Program
1 03 2012In conjunction with a parallel program at Central Elementary School, students, through weekly themed activities in their physical education classes, learn about the importance of good nutrition, rate of perceived exertion, targeting heart rate, setting goals, and monitoring physical activity. This program culminates in a 1-mile/5-K race.
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Categories : Personal Growth/Development, Rockbridge Middle School
Writing Workshop
1 03 2012Alison Hart, an author of young adult fiction, presents two workshops to 8th grade students, emphasizing the importance of research in the process of writing. Students own research following the first workshop produce well planned short stories and research papers.
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Categories : Language Arts, Maury River Middle School
Central Bears Mileage Club
1 03 2012Funding provided all necessary items for a six-week before, during, and after school exercise and nutrition program, culminating in a Windy Whirl, 1-mile/5-K race for students, faculty, and staff.
Windy Whirl 5k and 1 mile map - Follow this link to see the map of where the 5K and 1 mile races will be held.
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Categories : Central Elementary School, Personal Growth/Development
Robotics Program
23 01 2012
Students are exposed to basic electronics, the impact of robotics on our society, the actual construction of robotics, and participation in the TSA/VES “Technosphere” competition every year. This program activates interest in math, science, technology, and over-all problem-solving skills.
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Categories : Math/Science/Technology, Maury River Middle School, Rockbridge Middle School
One School, One Book Program
17 11 2011Every student, grades pre-K-5, receives a copy of the novel Trumpet of the Swan by E.B White to take home. Every night parents are encouraged to listen to their children read the assigned number of pages or read to them. Follow-up at school throughout the month generates enthusiasm for reading, and a family night featuring art, discussion, and prizes is the culmination of this community-wide reading program.
This grant and program was reported on WSLS – check out the video to see the coverage!
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Categories : Fairfield Elementary, Language Arts
Boxerwood Field Program
17 11 2011In partnership with Rockbridge County Schools Central Office, Central School and its PTA, Dominion Power, and Washington and Lee University, funds have been provided to continue the sequential, hands-on environmental-based learning at Boxerwood for grades three-five.
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Categories : Central Elementary School, Fairfield Elementary, Mountain View Elementary, Natural Bridge Elementary School, Science
