I apologize for having to cancel our GEM today. My son was ill. I have rescheduled the GEM for 6th and 8th grade gifted scholars for Monday, October 30. We will still meet in Commons 2.

http://www.vbschools.com/compass/DestinationGraduation/index.asp

Families of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) now have a new resource to navigate their K-12 journey. Called Destination Graduation, this new microsite on vbschools.com offers grade-level overviews pertaining to the subjects that students study, assessments given and links to a multitude of resources offered by the school division.

“This interactive resource was developed solely with our students and families in mind,” said Dr. Aaron Spence, VBCPS superintendent. “We hope this site will help aid them in learning what to expect at each new grade level and how they can maximize their school experience with us by accessing a multitude of division resources and programs.”

In addition to K-12 information, the microsite also points families to prekindergarten (preK) resources and post-graduation planning. In the “Start Strong” section for preK students, families will find links to school division programs as well as local resources to help children enter kindergarten ready to learn.

Destination Graduation also links to the school division’s recently launched Academic and Career Planning microsite as well as to the VBCPS Graduate Profile, a set of eight attributes that the school division believes are critical for students to be ready for their future after high school.

http://www.vbcpsblogs.com/core/college-night-scheduled-oct-24/

Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Landstown High School 2001 Concert Drive, Virginia Beach

VOICE OF DEMOCRACY: This year’s title is ‘American History:  Our Hope for the Future’.  This essay is due to your local post by October 31, 2017.  Please note that the deadline date is different that in the previous years.  The dictated part of the essay must be within 3-5 min. (+ or – 5 sec. max.)  This is open to all students throughout all the states.  If you live or go to school in Virginia Beach, then your entry should go to a local Virginia Beach VFW Post.  The same for students who live or go to school in Norfolk, Chesapeake, etc., their entries should be sent to a local VFW Post in their city. Winning begins at the local Post level, followed by District level, State level and finally National level.  As long as a student stays in First Place at each level, they will move up to the next level.  Each winning level will have an award and the National winner will receive $30,000.00 to the college of their choice along with a trip to Washington, DC along with one parent or guardian.  This information is being handed out before school ends this year so student’s will have an opportunity to work on their scholarship program over the summer and will be ready to enter in October, 2017.

For more information: Call VFW Post 392 at 486-5875 and ask for the Scholarship Chairman.  Mailing address for entries for VFW Post 392 is 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

Scout of the Year Program is open to anyone who makes the following awards this year:  Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award, Venture Summit Award recipients and/or Sea Scout Quartermasters who have risen above their peers.  Applicants must be registered in their troop, be at least 15 years of age, demonstrated exemplary Citizenship in school, Scouting and community. The brochure

explains all the documentation necessary to be submitted.  The top prize for National is $5,000 for first place, $3,000 for second place and $1,000 for third place.  The deadline again to the local post is March 1, 2018.

For more information: Call VFW Post 392 at 486-5875 and ask for the Scholarship Chairman.  Mailing address for entries for VFW Post 392 is 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

The Young  American Creative Patriotic Art Awards is a program sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary.  This scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12 who are in   High   School art classes.   The instructions are very specific and should be read carefully.  No digital or photographic art is accepted.     A short typed explanation of the Patriotism expressed in the art must be included with the entry brochure.  When drawing an American flag, follow the Federal Flag Code.  National prizes include $10,000 for first place, $5,000 for second place, $2,500 for third place, $1,500 for fourth place and $500 for fifth place through eighth place.

As with all other entries for any VFW scholarship entries are sent to the local post.

Deadline to the local VFW Auxiliary is March 31, 2018. 

For more information: Call VFW Post 392 at 486-5875 and ask for the Scholarship Chairman.  Mailing address for entries for VFW Post 392 is 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

Patriotic Essay Writing Contest Grand Prize: $5,000 Award – Student Entry Deadline: October 31, 2017.

For more information: Call VFW Post 392 at 486-5875 and ask for the Scholarship Chairman.  Mailing address for entries for VFW Post 392 is 2408 Bowland Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23454.

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Service-learning projects are ways in which scholars can get involved in helping the community while also learning skills that can be beneficial to them personally. Lynnhaven Middle School gifted scholars are helping Virginia Beach’s homeless population and minimizing environmental harm throughout the community.  The scholars are making sleeping mats from used grocery bags. Each bag must be flattened, with its bottom and handles cut off. Then, each bag must be rolled length-wise and cut into one-inch pieces. These one-inch pieces are the “plarn” used for the final crocheting of the mats.The individuals who receive the sleeping mats can use the mats as barriers between them and the ground. During the winter months, having a mat as a protective barrier can make as much as a 20-degree difference for someone who is sleeping outside on the ground. It takes about 700 bags to make each sleeping mat, so send in your used grocery bags. A collection box is stationed at the school bookstore and can be given to Mrs. Cerja in room 426 or any gifted scholar.