Feb 20
2010
Posted by: DMK
at 6:20 pm
SB #209 Works in Favor of IB Students
Asheesh Misra, former Marshall IB co-coordinator, current IB coordinator at George Mason HS, and president-elect of the Mid-Atlantic Association of IB World Schools,, is asking parents of IB students to write to their Delegates for the House of Representatives to urge them to support VA Senate Bill 209, which states "each institution of higher education shall have policies for course credit for standard and higher level International Baccalaureate courses that are comparable to its policies for granting course credit for Advanced Placement courses."
Senate Bill #209 was passed unanimously on the Senate floor in Richmond on the February 15, 2010. It is posted below. The best parts in this bill are that institutions will have to establish a credit policy for any student who earns the IB Diploma (see A2 below) and that IB standard level exams begin to be recognized more consistently (see B below).
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SENATE BILL NO. 209
AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE
(Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health
on February 11, 2010)
(Patron Prior to Substitute--Senator Barker)
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 23-9.2:3.8, relating to course credit for International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 23-9.2:3.8 as follows: § 23-9.2:3.8. Course credit; International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses. A. The governing boards of each public institution of higher education shall implement policies to grant undergraduate course credit to entering freshman students who have successfully completed one or more International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement courses. The policies shall:
1. Outline the conditions necessary for the institution to grant course credit, including the minimum required scores on examinations for courses in the International Baccalaureate or Advanced Placement programs; and
2. Identify the specific course credit or other academic requirements of the institution that the student satisfies by successfully completing the diploma program.
B. Each public institution of higher education's policies for course credit for standard and higher level International Baccalaureate courses shall be comparable to its policies for granting course credit for Advanced Placement courses.
C. The governing boards of each public institution of higher education shall report to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia the policies adopted and implemented pursuant to this section, and shall make the policies available to the public on the institution's website.
The House of Representatives has to approve this bill before it passes.
Barbara Comstock,
Jan 26
2010
Posted by: DMK
at 10:42 pm
International Family Night
Thursday, February 25, 2010
(RESCHEDULED)
6:00-9:00 PM
SILENT AUCTION STARTS AT 5 P.M.
COME AND JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FUN AND FRIENDSHIP!
Bring an ethnic dish to share (serves at least 12-15 people) and enjoy live entertainment
6:00 to 7:30 pm - Cafeteria -- Sample delicious food from around the world and explore different cultural displays
7:45 to 9:00pm Auditorium -- Be entertained by talented performers in a cultural show.
BRING YOUR FAMILY TO ALL THE FUN!
For more information and the official flyer:
http://www.gcmptsa.org/forms/2010_poster_food_details3.doc
Jan 22
2010
Posted by: DMK
at 3:53 pm
Bill to Benefit IB Certificate and Diploma Graduates
Mr. Asheesh Misra, former Marshall IB co-coordinator, current IB coordinator at George Mason HS, and president-elect of the Mid-Atlantic Association of IB World Schools, is requesting parents to contact Senator Janet Howell and Senator Richard Saslaw (from our area, both are on the Senate Education and Health Committee) to urge them to support the VA Senate Bill 209, which states "each institution of higher education shall have policies for course credit for standard and higher level International Baccalaureate courses that are comparable to its policies for granting course credit for Advanced Placement courses."
Misra spoke in front of the VA subcommittee on Higher Education yesterday, January 21, 2010.
Please see the letter and contact information for more detailed info regarding this issue.
Letter to Parents:
http://www.gcmptsa.org/forms/Letter_To_Parents1212010.pdf
Contact info:
http://www.gcmptsa.org/forms/Committee_Contact_Info.pdf
http://www.gcmptsa.org/forms/Senate_of_Virginia_Contact_Info.pdf
Jan 10
2010
Posted by: DMK
at 2:50 pm
ALL NIGHT GRADUATION CELEBRATION FUNDRAISER
FEED ME!
Got loose coins? Is your pocket or purse too heavy? Do your drawers need to be cleaned out? Found coins on the ground? Why don’t you drop them in our giant piggy bank (at the front office) and support the safe, drug and alcohol-free 2010 All Night Grad Celebration? The bank measures about 12" x 12" x 15", so let's get to filling it up!
Fairfax County has not had one alcohol or drug-related fatality on graduation night since 1987, when local high schools and our community sponsors created this event.
Thank you so much for your contributions and support!
Jan 4
2010
Posted by: DMK
at 9:00 am
LANGLEY HOSTS PRESENTATION ON 'THE TEENAGE BRAIN'
The Langley High School Family Network welcomes Dr. William Stixrud for a presentation on "The Teenage Brain," Thursday, January 14, at 9:30 a.m. in the Langley Cafeteria. Hear how you can help your teens help themselves establish healthy sleep, study, eating, and stress management habits. Dr. Stixrud is a noted clinical neuropsychologist and frequent lecturer on brain development. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and is on the faculty of the Children’s National Medical Center and George Washington University Medical School. All members of the Marshall community are welcome.
Dec 1
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 7:37 pm
ANGC After-School Concession Update
Attention all students and adults staying after school now through Friday December 4 and Wednesday, December 9 through Friday, December 11 (next week):
The ANGC Fundraiser continues. We will be selling subs, home- baked goods, drinks, and other healthy snack options. If you want to pre-order subs for a particular day, please contact malouren@gmail.com or download the form on the PTSA website (http://www.gcmptsa.org/forms/ANGC_Subs.doc) and drop it off completed with your payment at the front office. Pay with a check made out to GCM PTSA, or pay cash when order is picked up.
Nov 23
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 11:50 pm
EAT AT LEDO’S PIZZA
to Support the Marshall Band
WHEN: Monday, December 7, 5 -10 p.m.
WHERE: Ledo Pizza on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church. Ledo’s in the Tyson’s Station Shopping Center by Trader Joe’s. 7510 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 (703) 847-5336
Mention you are supporting the Marshall Band and Ledo’s will donate 20% of your total purchase (excluding pub side and alcohol sales). Dine-in or carry out.
Oct 11
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 10:58 pm
Wrist Corsage and Boutonniere Sale
(An ANGC Fundraiser)
Get ahead of the game!
The Homecoming Dance is October 24. Pre-order your wrist corsage and boutonniere now. They are priced lower than floral shops and grocery stores!
Support the safe, drug-free and alcohol-free celebration for our graduating seniors.
Wrist corsage: $13.00
Boutonniere: $6
Wrist corsage will be made out of 3-5 ivory spray rose buds (depending on the size), with baby’s breath, and greens with a colored ribbon of your choice. Boutonniere will be a single ivory rose with greens, baby’s breath with a colored ribbon of your choice.
***UPDATE***
All forms and checks must be received by Tuesday, October 20.
Make checks payable to GCM PTSA, note in the memo section: “ANGC wrist corsage/boutonniere sale”. Drop off in the front office or mail to Malou Rennert at: 1208 Tottenham Court Reston, VA. 20194
Orders must be picked up at the homecoming game (go to the ANGC table) or Saturday afternoon in the cafeteria from 1:00- 3:00 p.m.
Questions: Please contact Malou Rennert at malouren@gmail.com
************************************************************************************* ANGC Wrist Corsage and Boutonniere Order Form (Pls. send in by Sunday, October 18)
Student’s Name: _____________________
Grade: _______
Parent’s name: ______________________ Parent’s E-mail address:___________________
Telephone Number: ___________________ Choices:
Boutonniere ($6) _____
Wrist Corsage ($13.00)____________
Choose one ribbon color: White__ Ivory___ Yellow___ Purple___ Teal___ Green___ Light Blue___ Dark Blue ___ Red ____Silver____ Black____
Pick up:
Friday night (Oct. 23) at Homecoming game_____
Saturday afternoon (Oct. 24)-1:00-3:00 pm in the cafeteria _____
Sep 19
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 2:00 pm
2009 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS
The ornaments are in! It’s not too early to start your hassle-ree holiday shopping. Save gas and time. Order your White House ornaments now!
The ornaments are $20.00 each -- which is $2 -$4 LESS than they are 'out in town'!
They are elegantly boxed, ready for wrapping or mailing. Buy them today for yourself, your friends, or family!
PART OF EVERY SALE HELPS FUND THE George C. Marshall HS 2010 All Night Grad Celebration.
You'll find the order form HERE.
Make checks payable to: “GCM PTSA”; write in memo “ANGC/WH Ornament”. Feel free to contact Sonnie Campos or Malou Rennert @ malouren@gmail.com for any questions or to order.
Aug 24
2009
Posted by: DMK
at 9:08 pm
Calling all Volunteers!
August 28
9 a.m. in the Cafeteria
We need your help getting the Back-to-School Envelopes ready for our students. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with the school community as well as meet new parents (and get a look at the flyers and information that will be coming home the next week).
Come by the cafeteria at 9 a.m. on August 28 and help us get the school year started.
If you have any questions, please contact PTSA President Mike Hirka at gcmptsapres@gmail.com or volunteer coordinator Janet Robinson at janet_robinson@hotmail.com.
