March 2010

April events at Frying Pan Park

Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:48 pm in

Wednesday, March 31

Magictainment

(3 yrs. and up) 10:30-11:15am or 12-12:45pm Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Join Magictainment for a delightful and entertaining stage show, featuring Magical illusion and a whimsical clown. Pre-paid reservations required. $4

Sunday, April 4

Acoustic Jam

Whether you’re pickin’, strummin, or just listenin’ – it’s an old-fashioned toe-tappin’ good time! Bring your instrument or come by to enjoy this free drop-in session at the Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Saturday, April 10

Kite Fun Day at the Farm

Make and decorate a kite, and then watch it soar from 10:30 a.m. to noon or from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center. Kite flying activities suggested for children 10 years and under. The cost is $6 per child. For reservations, call 703-437-9101.

Saturday, April 17

Farm Baby Day

Come to Kidwell Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to greet the new farm babies. This program is free. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Sunday, April 18

Acoustic Jam

Whether you’re pickin’, strummin, or just listenin’ – it’s an old-fashioned toe-tappin’ good time! Bring your instrument or come by to enjoy this free drop-in session at the Frying Pan Farm Park Country Store from 1 to 4 p.m. For information, call 703-437-9101.

Saturday, April 24

Virginia Hunters Horse Show Series

Come to Frying Pan Farm Park at 9 a.m. for the free, walk, trot, canter beginner horse show. Classes include hunters, ponies, equitation and more. For information, call 703-437-9101.

April Events at McNair Elementary

Posted on March 25, 2010 at 6:19 pm in

First Lego League Coaches Meeting–Tuesday, April 13–6:00 P.M. Are you interested in having your 3-6 grader on a First Lego League team? Come to this meeting for information and sign-up.

Student-Faculty Soccer Match — Thursday, April 15–back soccer fields

Kindergarten Orientation–Parents and children attend–Monday, April 26–6:30 to 8 P.M.

Updated March Events at Frying Pan Park

Posted on March 23, 2010 at 7:44 pm in

Saturday, March 27

Watershed Clean-Up Day

Be part of the Potomac Watershed Cleanup! From 9 to 11:30 a.m. individuals, students, families, scouts and other community groups can help clean the earth’s arteries by collecting tires, bed springs, bottles, cans and other debris. Wear boots, old clothes and bring gloves. Trash bags and appreciation are provided. Call now to reserve a section of the watershed.
Colvin Run Mill, 703-759-2771 (Colvin run)
Frying Pan Farm Park, 703-437-9101 (Frying Pan Branch)
Hidden Oaks Nature Center, 703-941-1065 (Roundtree Park – Holmes Run)
Hidden Pond Nature Center, 703-451-9588 (Pohick Creek)
Huntley Meadows Park, 703-768-2525 (Little Hunting Creek)
Riverbend Visitor Center, 703-759-9018 (Potomac River)
Sully Historic Site, 703-437-1794 (Cain’s Branch)
Walney Visitor Center in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park, 703-631-0013, repeated 1-3pm (Flatlick Branch, Big Rocky Run, Cub Run and Frog Branch)

Wednesday, March 31

Magictainment

(3 yrs. and up) 10:30-11:15am or 12-12:45pm Frying Pan Farm Park Visitor Center, 703-437-9101. Join Magictainment for a delightful and entertaining stage show, featuring Magical illusion and a whimsical clown. Pre-paid reservations required. $4

New events at Rachel Carson Middle School

Posted on March 22, 2010 at 9:41 pm in
March 23
Music in Our Schools Concert, 7 pm
25-26
Elementary Orientations
March 9-April 2
Spring Break
April 8
Showcase Night, 6:30-8 pm
9
End of 3rd quarter
13
PTA mtg., media center @ 7 pm
14
Parent Advisory Council Mtg., B127 @ 10 am
16
Report cards go home
22
Out-to-Work-Day for 8th graders
27
Volunteer Luncheon, media center, 12-1 pm

New events at McNair Elementary

Posted on March 18, 2010 at 9:34 pm in

Math/Science/Technology Night–Thursday, March 18–6:30-8:00 P.M.

Come and learn exciting games, explore weird and exotic math and science, visit McNair’s Design and Engineering Lab, see the roller coaster built by the 5th grade Lab Lunch girls, view GEMS club projects and much much more!
Generous George’s Pizza for sale in cafeteria.

Odyssey of the Mind Awards Ceremony–Monday, March 22–6:30-7:30–Cafeteria

Drama Club performances–Thursday, March 25–7:00 P.M.–Cafeteria–Come and see the fables presented by our own McNair Drama Club members.

Spring Vacation–March 29-April 2–no school

Kindergarten Orientation–Parents and children attend–Monday, April 26–6:30 to 8 P.M

Upcoming April events at Oak Hill Elementary

Posted on March 17, 2010 at 8:13 pm in

Monday, April 19
Kindergarten Orientation at 1:30
We will start accepting registration for the 2010-2011 enrollment on April 20th. If you have any questions, please contact Kath Denino at 703-476-3500. Orientation documents available here…

Saturday, May 1
Oak Hill’s Annual Run4FUNds!

New events at Fox Mill Elementary

Posted on March 16, 2010 at 12:23 pm in

March 16 - 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip

March 24 - Author Visit: Marsha Diane Arnold

March 25 – 6th Grade Orientation for Carson MS

March 29 – April 2 – Spring Break – No School

April 6 – PTA Meeting – 7:15 PM

April 9 – Basketball Game vs. Sunrise Valley ES @ South Lakes HS

April 14 – 1st Grade Field Trip

April 20 – Progress Reports Go Home

April 20 – 6th Grade Class Photo

April 23 – 4th Grade Field Trip

April 26 – Kindergarten Round Up – 1:30 PM

April 29 – Volunteer Reception – 11AM – 1PM

April 30 – 6th Grade Dance

May 1 – PTA Plant Sale

Newest events in Franklin Farm

Posted on March 12, 2010 at 10:04 pm in

March 2010

03/12/2010 Open Space Educational Event, 7 p.m.
03/14/2010 Tennis Kickoff Event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. @ SPCC courts
03/14/2010 Daylight Savings Time begins.
03/15/2010 Community Functions Committee, 7 p.m.
03/16/2010 Zoning, Land Use & Transportation Committee, 7:30 p.m.
03/17/2010 Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
03/20/2010 Spring begins.
03/30/2010 ARB Applications for the April 6 meeting due in office by 5 p.m.

April 2010

04/01/2010 Open Space Committee, 7 p.m.
04/02/2010 2010 Election ballots mailed.
04/03/2010 Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m. @ SPCC
04/04/2010 Easter Sunday
04/06/2010 Architectural Review Board, 6:30 p.m.
04/13/2010 Tennis Committee, 7:30 p.m.
04/15/2010 Financial Advisory Committee, 7:30 p.m.
04/17/2010 Franklin Farm celebrates Earth Day 2010 (rain date: 4/24)
04/17/2010 2010 Election ballots due in Foundation office by 8 a.m.
04/21/2010 Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
04/22/2010 Annual Meeting of the Foundation, 7:30 p.m.

March Franklin Farm Events

Posted on March 5, 2010 at 9:39 pm in
03/09/2010 Tennis Committee, 7:30 p.m
03/11/2010 Financial Advisory Committee, 7:30 p.m.
03/12/2010 Open Space Educational Event, 7 p.m.
03/14/2010 Daylight Savings Time begins.
03/14/2010 Tennis Kickoff Event, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. @ SPCC courts
03/15/2010 Community Functions Committee, 7 p.m.
03/16/2010 Zoning, Land Use & Transportation Committee, 7:30 p.m.
03/17/2010 Board of Trustees, 7:30 p.m.
03/20/2010 Spring begins.
03/30/2010 ARB Applications for the April 6 meeting due in office by 5 p.m.

Fairfax Connector buses and Oak Hill

Posted on March 4, 2010 at 9:44 pm in
Found on the Fox Mill Estates Web Site:
Residents should be aware that due to buget cuts proposed for FY 2011, Fairfax County Connector buses that serve Fox Mill Estates, and either go through the neighborhood or service the Reston South Park & Ride are being planned for elimination on June 25, 2010. The following routes are reported as up for elimination: #552, 553, 554, 557, 929, 951 & 952. Discussions regarding these cuts by the county can be followed on the Facebook page: Save Our Buses – Dulles Corridor. which has been created by area residents and riders. There are Hearings scheduled for April 6, 7, & 8, 2010. View the Proposal at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector/fy11.htm
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