Leadership and Resiliency Program

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Leadership and Resiliency Program

The GCM counseling center is happy to announce that it will be hosting the Leadership and Resiliency Program.

LRP works to enhance the internal strengths and resiliency of participants, while preventing involvement in substance use and violence.

This is a school and community-based program focusing on: goal-setting, healthy relationships, and coping strategies. These resiliency areas are constant themes in each of the three major components of LRP: Resiliency Groups, Alternative/Adventure Activities, and Community Volunteer Experiences.

For more information, or to have your student receive more information, please contact Berkeley Woolwine: Berkeley.Woolwine@fairfaxcounty.gov

or by phone at: 703.449.6313 or 571.749.8211.

Passage of Protect Our Children Act Urged

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ENOUGH IS ENOUGH URGES SENATE PASSAGE OF THE PROTECT OUR CHILDREN ACT


As with any technology, the Internet itself is neutral, but at Enough Is Enough (EIE) we have seen how this tremendous resource has been hijacked by those wishing to bring harm to our children. Fortunately, the U.S. Senate is poised to vote on S.1738, The PROTECT Our Children Act, which would provide key funding to law enforcement efforts to combat child exploitation and Internet victimization.

"The online sexual exploitation of children is at epidemic levels. Through the Internet, predators have unparalleled access to our children and to child abuse images depicting kids of all shapes, ethnicities and ages--even toddlers and infants. Concerned citizens can make a difference, For the Sake of the Children, by urging their senators to vote 'yes' to The PROTECT Our Children Act," said EIE President Donna Rice Hughes.

Predators are on the cutting edge of technology. As predators communicate online, they share their conquests, trade child pornography and discuss ways to contact and lure children, providing virtual validation for their behavior. Internet child pornography, which is the actual depiction of child sexual abuse, is a $3 billion dollar per-year industry, and the global sexual exploitation of children is estimated at over $20 billion. As FBI Director Robert Mueller said in his testimony before the Judiciary Committee earlier this year, "we are losing the child porn war."

Due to the sheer lack of resources, law enforcement is unable to follow up on the majority of leads they have regarding online exploitation. EIE strongly urges the U.S. Senate to vote 'YES' on S. 1738, The PROTECT Our Children Act. Additionally, EIE encourages constituents to contact their U.S. Senator immediately and encourage them (via phone, fax, email (by submitting a "Web Form"), or letter) to support this bi-partisan legislation. Voting is expected to take place soon, so please make contact as soon as you are able!

The PROTECT Our Children Act will:
Authorize over $320 million over the next five years in desperately needed funding for law enforcement to investigate child exploitation.
Mandate that child rescue be a top priority for law enforcement receiving federal funding.
Allocate funds for high-tech computer software that can track down Internet predators.
Go to http://www.senate.gov to find the contact information for your senator!

You may have heard information about this legislation on Monday's Oprah Winfrey Show. Ms. Winfrey's website also provides information about how to take action, with a sample letter at: http://www.oprah.com/article/o...how/20080911_tows_predators
 

Class Administrator, Sponsors, and Parent Representative for Class of 2012

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Publications Win Awards

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MARSHALL YEARBOOK AND NEWSPAPER WIN AWARDS

Congratulations to the Columbian yearbook and Rank & File newspaper staffs, whose 2007-2008 publications both garnered prestigious gold
medals from the Columbia Scholastic Press Association.

Additional applause to Rank & File, which received all-Columbian honors in graphic
presentation, coverage, writing, and editing.

Former Marshall Director Opens Theater

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1st STAGE OPENS WITH COMEDY

The award-winning former Marshall High School Theatre Director Mark Krikstan will realize his dream -- and that of many others -- this week as he and his team open 1st Stage: the first theatre in the Tysons Corner area!

The first play opens this Thursday, September 18 and runs through October 12.

Come and enjoy 'THE SUICIDE: A COMEDY'.  Tickets are available on-line -- $25.00 for adults; $15.00 for students.

Visit the website HERE.

1st Stage theatre is just past Tysons Corner Center off of Route 7 on to Tyco Road -- easy to get to, with easy parking.  Mark and his team have totally transformed warehouse space, which is between Tyco and Spring Hill Roads.  It seats 110 theatre-goers, and will eventually offer acting classes, art shows and other community events.

A TERRIFIC & WELCOMED ADDITION TO THE TYSONS AREA!

Please help 'spread the word' to your theatre-loving friends and family... and look forward to many wonderful theatre performances at Tyson's own 1st Stage!

Parent Math Volunteers Needed

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Call for Parent Math Volunteers

Subject: Algebra 1 & Geometry 1

When: Every Monday

Where: Room 123

Time: 10:45-11:15 a.m.

After-school tutoring by parent volunteers in Algebra 1, Geometry 1 and Chemistry is also planned. The plan is to start this tutoring by the third week of October, on Mondays and Wednesdays, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

In addition, speakers of Spanish, Korean, or any other language who are willing to tutor would be a great help for English as Second Language students.

If you are interested in volunteering, contact Kanwal Sachdeva, administrative intern, at 703-714-5328 or ksachdeva@fcps.edu  with the following:
-- Name
-- Qualification
-- Area of Interest
-- Phone Number/Contact Info

SAT/ACT Practice Test Update (PTSA Fundraiser)

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Registration deadline for the practice test is extended to Thursday, September 18th. We will be doing registrations during Lunch and Learn in the cafeteria on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.Cost: $10 Open to all students and siblings. Cash/check accepted at the time of registration. Click on "Forms"- to download your registration form.
 
We have received completed registration forms with the accompanying check. Your student is not registered if we don't receive your check. If in doubt or more information please contact Ann Schneider at annschneider@cox.net or at 703-404-2845.
 
Please don't forget to circle if the student is taking the ACT or SAT practice test. We need this information to determine the number of testing materials/proctors we need and room assignments.
 
* This is different from the PSAT/NMSQT test that the school administers on October 15th.

College / University Visits to Marshall Career Center or Area University Presentations

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Scheduled College Visits and Presentations as of September 3, 2008

Amherst College: Ahmed Brown, Career Center, Tue September 9, 2008, 10:00 AM

US Air Force: Jana Brown, Cafeteria, Wed September 10, 2008, 10:30 AM

Randolph Macon Charter Lindley, Career Center, Fri September 12, 2008, 8:00 AM

MIT @ Thomas Jefferson High School, Sat September 13, 2008, 2:00 PM

College Night at George C. Marshall HS: Sabena Moretz, University of Richmond, Cafeteria, Tue September 16, 2008 7:00 PM

Winthrop University: James Beach, Career Center, Wed September 17, 2008, 8:30 AM

Workshop: Finance and Budgeting for seniors, Raeshaun Hackett, Career Center, Wed September 17, 2008, 10:30 AM

Old Dominion University: Lauren Malvagna, Career Center, Thu September 18, 2008, 10:30 AM

Mt. Holyoke: Debbie Wesley, Career Center, Fri September 19, 2008, 9:00 AM

Bucknell University: Yorelis Millayes, Career Center, Fri September 19, 2008, 10:30 AM

Elon:  Barry Bradberry, Career Center, Mon September 22, 2008, 8:00 AM

Christopher Newport University: Tim Wolfe, Career Center, Mon September 22, 2008, 10:45 AM

George Mason University: Thomas Epps, Career Center , Tue September 23, 2008, 11:00 AM

Emory University: Pam Allen, Career Center, Wed September 24, 2008, 8:30 AM

Bridgewater College: Andrew Kester, Career Center ,Thu September 25, 2008, 8:00 AM

Kent State (Kent, Ohio): Kelly Rafferty, Career Center, Thu September 25, 2008, 11:00 AM

University of Georgia @ Lake Braddock High School / Career Center, Thu September 25, 2008, 7:00 PM

Greater DC National College Fair @ Washington Convention Center, Mon September 29, 2008, 9:00 AM

Boston College: Jeffrey Caruso, Career Center, Mon September 29, 2008, 10:00 AM:

VDOT (VA Dept. of Transportation) Career Fair @ Prince William County Fairgrounds, Thu October 2, 2008

Columbia University: Ms. Karen Sagall, George C. Marshall H.S. Michael Hall, Thu October 2, 2008, 6:30 AM

Shenandoah University: Andy Morrison, Career Center, Fri October 3, 2008, 10:45 AM

Duke University: Mrs. Nancy Austin, George C. Marshall HS / Michael Hall, Sat October 4, 2008, 7:00 PM

Emory University @ Bethesda Hyatt, Sun October 5, 2008, 2:00 PM

Randolph College: Jim Duffy, Career Center, Mon October 6, 2008, 11:00 AM

Alcanza Hispanic College Fair @ George Mason University / Patriot Center, Tue October 7, 2008, 10:00 AM

U.S. Air Force: Jana Brown, Cafeteria, Wed October 8, 2008, 10:30 AM

Potomac State College of West VA University: Michelle Zumparo, Career Center, Wed October 8, 2008, 10:30 AM

New York University / Area presentation @ TBA Sun October 19, 2008

FCPS College Fair @ Fair Oaks Mall, Sun October 19, 2008, 7:00 PM

Boston University: Kim Blessing, Career Center, Mon October 20, 2008, 9:15 AM

Babson College: Michael Trask, Career Center, Mon October 20, 2008, 10:30 AM

George Washington University: Career Center, Mon October 20, 2008, 11:45 AM

Roanoke College: James Pennix, Career Center, Mon October 20, 2008, 1:15 PM

College Fair Night @ Hayfield Secondary School, Mon October 20, 2008, 7:00 PM

Juniata College: Jeffrey Rocco, Career Center, Wed October 22, 2008, 9:30 AM

Claremont McKenna:  Matthew Burns, Career Center, Wed October 22, 2008, 12:30 PM

Tulane University @ Marriott Tysons Corner, Vienna, VA, Wed October 22, 2008, 7:00 PM

Washington University in St. Louis @ The Westin Tysons Corner, Wed October 22, 2008, 7:30 PM

Virginia Commonwealth University: Liz Fishman, Career Center, Thu October 23, 2008, 10:30 AM

Bryant University, Career Center, Fri October 24, 2008, 10:30 AM

Mary Baldwin College: Jeanette Rodriguez, Career Center, Tue October 28, 2008, 10:30 AM

University of Rochester: Justine Rumble, Career Center, Thu November 6, 2008, 1:00 PM

Washington & Lee University, Career Center, Thu November 20, 2008, 9:30 AM

Marshall's Financial Aid Night @ Marshall High School Cafeteria, Thu November 20, 2008, 7:00 PM

For more information, contact:
Susan M. Malik
College & Career Resource Specialist
George C. Marshall H.S.
7731 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA  22043
703-714-5432 (Office)
703-714-5579 (fax)
Susan.Malik@fcps.edu

Register Your Grocery Store Cards!

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