February events in Franklin Farm

02/02/2010 Architectural Review Board, 6:30 p.m.
02/04/2010 Open Space Committee, 7 p.m.
02/08/2010 Community Functions Committee, 7 p.m.
02/11/2010 Financial Advisory Committee, 7:30 p.m.
02/12/2010 Election petitions due in office by 5 p.m.
02/15/2010 President’s Day, Foundation office closed.
02/17/2010 Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m.
02/23/2010 ARB applications for March 2 meeting due in office by 5 p.m.

February events at McNair Elementary School

January 28–Thursday–Winter Beginning Band and Strings Concert–Students must report at 6:30–Concert begins at 7:00 P.M.

January 29 and February 1–No school for students–Teacher Workday and In-Service Day

Dads for Donuts–Wednesday, February 3–7:40 A.M.–Cafeteria–turn in forms by Tuesday Feb. 2

Mark your calendars for the McNair Book Fair February 8-12–A wonderful event for all ages.

More January events at Frying Pan Park

Sunday, January 24

Matinee Movie – Babe

Don’t miss this opportunity to see Babe at noon to1:30 p.m. or 2 to 3:30 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. Enjoy this movie favorite free of charge on the Visitor Center’s 12′ screen. Released in 1995, this Academy Award winning film tells the heartwarming tale of Babe, who thinks he is a sheep herding pig. It is rated PG. After the movie, visit the many farm babies born in late winter. Check our website for due dates. Call 703-437-9101 for more information.

Sunday, January 31

Groundhog Celebration

Groundhog Day comes a little early to Frying Pan Farm Park! Bring the whole family to learn about groundhogs and other ways to predict the weather from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Enjoy crafts, games and hot chocolate. Pre-paid reservations are required. The cost is $5 per person. Dress for the weather. Call 703-437-9101 for more information.

Rachel Carson Middle School collecting donations for Haiti relief

Red Cross’s “Haiti Relief and Development” Fund
RCMS will be collecting donations from Wed., Jan. 20th to Wed., Jan. 27th. Our goal is to have 100 percent participation from everyone in the RCMS building. We appreciate your support in helping raise caring, global citizens of our RCMS students.

Donations will be given to first period teachers during the collection days. Checks can be made out to RCMS.

Upcoming events at Fox Mill Elementary School

January 18 – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday – School Closed

January 21 – Sawa Sensei’s & Mrs. Stalling’s Class Field Trip

January 21 – Japanese Immersion Open House for Prospective Parents – 9:00-9:30 AM

January 26 – 5th Grade Field Trip

January 29 – Teacher Workday – No school

February 1 – Teacher In-Servicew Day – No school

February 2 – PTA Meeting – 7:15 PM

February 5 – 6th Grade Talent Show

February 9 – Science Fair – 6:00 -8:00 PM

January events at McNair Elementary

January 14–5:00 P.M.–Student/Teacher Volleyball Game–Who will win???
50 cents admission and refreshments for sale–All students must be with an adult.

Sunday, January, 17–4:00 P.M.–The McNair singers will be performing at the Martin Luther King Festival at the Westfield High School Auditorium, 4700 Stonecroft Rd, Chantilly, VA.

January 18–No School–Martin Luther King Jr. Observance

January 22–PTA Bingo Nightgreat games and prizes