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October 2019 Events in Our Schools
cople elementary schoolCople Elementary kicked off its fourth annual HEROES program on Monday, October 28, 2019. After each HERO received training for the reading and math tutoring program, they participated in a "Meet and Greet" activity with their student(s). HEROES meet with students once a week for 30 minutes for tutoring and mentoring. If you are interested in volunteering in this program, please contact the school or school board office for an application.
Cople's Pre-K and Head Start students visited the Pumpkin Patch at Belvedere Plantation in Fredericksburg on Thursday, October 17th. Students had an opportunity to see a few farm animals, take a Hay Ride, and pick a pumpkin to bring home. The crisp fall breeze did not stop our students from having a great time!
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Montross Middle School
Mrs. Crossman, the guest author, speaks to Mrs.Caruthers Block 1 Languart Arts 7 class about the writing process and book publishing as a part of a novel-writing PBL through a national young adult program known as NANOWRIMO (National Novel Writing Month) which officially kicks off November 1st. The PBL is being conducted by Mrs. Caruthers/Mr. Wright.
Today, Julia Carpenter, journalist, blogger, and novel writer, joined us via Gchat to speak with my students about writing professionally and personally. They asked several questions and learned a lot!
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washington & Lee High School
The W&L Virginia Defense Force Cadet Unit had its first training on Saturday, October 19. Nine students and one parent participated in the training. Students learned about the military grades and positions, practiced leadership skills, and drills. They also participated in training for Flag Duty. Students earned their uniforms and were excited to earn boots.
