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Stuart was half Hispanic in 2015-2016, School system 2016 SAT followed by 22.97 percent white, 13.8 per- Test Critical Math Writing Combined cent Asian, 10.26 percent African American average hides Takers Reading Score and 2.29 percent other. School (Mean) (Mean) (Mean) (Mean) 319 506 524 490 1520 Mount Vernon was the only FCPS school achievement gap. Bryant Alternative High School 3 - - - with average scores consistently below the Centreville High School 437 546 570 537 1653 FCPS, Virginia and national averages. By Tim Peterson 506 558 585 542 1685 Edison High School 291 504 510 484 1498 In 2015-2016, Mount Vernon’s student The Connection Fairfax High School 475 535 550 518 1603 body was made up of 41.68 percent His- 218 508 521 481 1510 panic students, 27.6 percent African Ameri- Hayfield Secondary School 367 515 516 499 1530 n average, Fairfax County 324 540 556 525 1621 can, 19.59 percent white, 6.28 percent Public High Schools per- Lake Braddock Secondary School 536 561 573 539 1673 Asian and 4.85 percent other. formed better on the SAT col Langley High School 369 614 633 604 1851 Karen Corbett Sanders, Mount Vernon O Lee High School 234 491 505 480 1476 lege placement exam in 2016 Madison High School 377 596 608 585 1789 representative to the Fairfax County school than the Commonwealth of Virginia over- Marshall High School 340 564 578 557 1699 board, said West Potomac has seen a all average. McLean High School 420 601 623 597 1821 gradual increase in scores thanks to a PTSA- Mount Vernon High School 238 471 468 448 1387 Virginia students also outscored the na- Mountain View Alternative High School 4 - - - sponsored SAT prep program. tional numbers, according to data released 471 581 600 569 1750 Students have the opportunity to take a last week by the Virginia Department of Quander Road School 1 - - - mock exam for $20, get an assessment Robinson Secondary School 522 564 577 544 1685 Education and the College Board, the orga- 412 532 550 516 1598 based on their results of which areas they nization that publishes the SAT. 358 558 571 542 1671 need help in, and then enroll in a prep The two groups reported 65 percent of Stuart High School 243 498 506 485 1489 course through the PTSA. Thomas Jefferson High School 442 720 761 717 2198 Virginia public school graduates took the for Science and Technology SAT. Of that number, they said 45.2 percent 312 525 534 512 1571 THIS YEAR is the first cohort at West earned the College Board benchmark for West Springfield High School 445 564 560 535 1659 Potomac that will have had that opportu- Westfield High School 465 539 552 518 1609 college readiness. Woodson High School 487 587 600 568 1755 nity. By achieving a combined score of 1550 “You have so many test prep organizations — including critical reading, math and writ- FCPS AVG 551.12 565.24 535.68 1652 today that are really working with kids to Virginia Public Schools 516 513 493 1522 ing scores — the College Board believes United States 487 494 472 1453 get those scores up but a lot are expensive,” those students stand a 65 percent chance Corbett Sanders said. of holding a B-average during their first year All data from VDOE and The College Board The program has expanded and allowed in college. students from Mount Vernon High School Virginia’s 65 percent beat the national THE FAIRFAX COUNTY AVERAGES top of above 600 in each SAT category. to come over and take part as well. average of 37.3 percent of SAT-takers reach- Virginia in each category, aided by uncom- The majority of Langley’s student body “It’s one of those eye-opening things,” she ing the benchmark. monly high scores from the magnet Tho- in 2015-2016 was white, with just over 65 said. “It’s just not fair for kids who can’t “While the overall performance of Vir- mas Jefferson High School for Science and percent. Asians were second with 23.47 afford it, but the schools and parents to- ginia students compares favorably with that Technology, which requires its own test and percent, next Hispanic and other each with gether are taking ownership, to make sure of their nationwide peers, the wide achieve- application process for admission. about 5 percent, and black with less than a our kids get this opportunity too.” ment gaps visible when we dig deeper into Jefferson comprised more than 63 per- percent. Corbett Sanders noted Fairfax County the data remind us that outcomes are not cent Asian students for the 2015-2106 JEB Stuart High School is an example Public Schools offers online SAT prep as improving for far too many students of school year, 1.5 percent African American, where in each category it was above the part of the Adult and Community Educa- color,” Virginia Board of Education Presi- 2.23 percent Hispanic, 25.43 percent Cau- national average but below the Virginia and tion program. That information is avail- dent Billy K. Cannaday Jr. said in a state- casian and 7.4 percent other, according to FCPS averages. Stuart also had about 100 able here at: https://aceclasses.fcps.edu. ment. “Narrowing and ultimately closing Fairfax County Public Schools. fewer test-takers (243) than the FCPS av- these gaps is the state board’s top priority.” Langley High School also posted averages erage (343).

Langley Marching Saxons Win US Bands Marine Corps Invitational Langley Marching Saxons won first place at the US Bands Marine Corps Invitational in Annapolis, Md. on Oct. 1. The band had a great perfor- mance in only its third competition in the history of the Langley High marching band. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 3 News BASIS Independent BASIS Independent Opens Tysons Corner’s First Prek-12 School McLean Hosts More than 40 teachers and nearly 300 Seminar - DC-area students were welcomed by Sean Aiken, head of school of BASIS Independent Demystifying Global McLean, who opened the doors to Tysons Corner’s first prek-12 school. Located at Education Rankings 8000 Jones Branch Drive in McLean, the BASIS Independent McLean is 120,000 square-foot private school de- hosting a seminar called, signed by Gilbane Perkins Eastman Design Demystifying Global Education has more than 23 classrooms, as well as a Rankings, led by distinguished gymnasium, chemistry, biology and phys- international educators, Peng Yu of ics laboratories, demonstration and read- Shanghai and Tue Halgreen of Paris, ing rooms, full-service cafeteria and indoor France on Mon., Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at and outdoor play areas. For more informa- 8000 Jones Branch Road in McLean. tion, go to http:// Entrance is free and open to the mclean.basisindependent.com or call public, but registration is required at 703.854.1253. www.basisindependent.com/ Classroom size can vary, but averages speaker-series. around 17 students. In addition to the tra- The seminar will feature a conver- ditional classrooms, BASIS Independent sation on the role of the McLean offers an industrial arts room, a Organisation for Economic Co- theater, music rooms and art rooms con- operation and Development (OECD) nected by a kiln. Designed to be energy-ef- and Programme for International ficient, every BASIS Independent McLean Photo contributed Student Assessment (PISA) in global classroom has its own climate control, with BASIS Independent McLean’s staff. benchmarking and their influence programmable light settings, while natural on educational excellence across the light prevails in the school with its four-story tions, collaboration, and lab equipment. (preK-K) area has its own entrance and a world. glass arch atrium and five additional light Science labs provide lecture space and ex- multi-purpose atrium with indoor and out- wells in the Great Hall (cafeteria area) that periment space, along with fume hoods and door play areas, and specially designed illuminate natural light in classrooms as demonstration areas. A reading room has classrooms for younger students. tive of our teaching and education philoso- well. The cafeteria is often referred to as dedicated study lounges and conference “We’re thrilled to see all the students and phy, providing engaging tools, spaces and the Great Hall, and includes round tables, rooms, while the BASIS Independent begin a new chapter of education in Tysons environments that nurture, invite and chal- farm tables, café seating and a recreation McLean gym is two stories with natural Corner,” said Sean Aiken, head of school of lenge our students in learning,” said Aiken. room. Several breakout and demonstration light, and visibility into college counseling BASIS Independent McLean, McLean. “The For more information, visit http:// areas are throughout the school for simula- and art gallery spaces. The early childhood school’s design and classrooms are reflec- mclean.basisindependent.com.

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nates. The choir will perform at the Virginia Music Greater McLean Chamber Educators Association (VMEA) convention to be held at the Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs No- of Commerce to Host vember 17-19. FCPS students named to the 2016 Vir- ginia Honors Choir include the following students Meals Tax Forum from our area schools: Langley High School: Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will host a Christiana Ivanova, Mary Margaret Chalk, Danbi So, meals tax forum featuring Supervisor John Foust (D- Camila Maric, Ammad Akbari, and alternates Akshay Dranesville) and Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Spring- Nag and Theodore Herzfeld; Madison High field). Serving as moderator will be McLean resident School: Benjamin Schwartz; Marshall High Peggy Fox, Emmy Award-winning journalist and an- School: Sarah Koo, Amelia Lindsey, Cagan Goldstein, chor at CBS News affiliate WUSA9. Each Fairfax and alternate Satori Green and Oakton High County Supervisor will have a few minutes for intro- School: Jillian Tate and Violetta Nagy. ductory comments, after which they will field ques- tions submitted by the audience and vetted to avoid duplication by members of the Chamber Board of Kensington Falls Church Directors. “The voters deserve to be informed by both sides, and business owners deserve an opportunity to Hold Job Fair to ask about the need, implementation and potential The Kensington Falls Church will hold Job Fair on economic effects of the tax,” said Paul Kohlenberger, Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.at the Hilton Garden President of the Greater McLean Chamber of Com- Inn, 2nd Floor Meeting Room, 706 West Broad Street, merce. The forum is free and open to the public; the Falls Church. community is encouraged to attend the event at the Kensington Senior Living has been built upon two McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Avenue, key values: a love for seniors and a spirit to serve and McLean, on Monday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. is looking for individuals who share these values and would like to join the team in Falls Church. Now hir- ing qualified full-time (starting at 30 hours/week) Area Students Named to and part-time (Health insurance, life insurance, other benefits and generous paid time off for full-time po- the Virginia Honors Choir sitions): Care Managers (CNAs), Cooks Care Super- Vocal musicians from 12 Fairfax County public visors (CNAs), Prep Cooks, Licensed Professional schools have been named to the Virginia Honors Choir Nurses (LPNs), Servers, Wellness Nurses (LPNs and for 2016. This select choir is open only to the top 125 RNs), Maintenance Assistant Activities Coordinators, singers from around the Commonwealth of Virginia, Housekeepers, Concierges, Porters, Dining Coordina- and is the highest honor a choir student can attain tors, Drivers, Utility Staff and Laundry Attendants. during his or her high school career. Thirty-one Fairfax For immediate consideration or more details, email County Public Schools (FCPS) students were selected [email protected] or call 703- for the choir, and five students were named as alter- 992-9868.

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No to the Meals Tax Yes to the Meals Tax www.ConnectionNewspapers.com An independent, locally owned weekly newspaper delivered to homes and businesses. A food tax is not a silver bullet. Reduces dependence on property tax. Published by Local Media Connection LLC By Pat Herrity By Phillip A. Niedzielski- pay. Despite my efforts to address With 65 percent of county rev- 1606 King Street Springfield District Supervisor this and other spending problems, Eichner enue now being generated by resi- Alexandria, Virginia 22314 there is no plan in place to address dential property tax, homeowners have been opposed to the these unsustainable costs and ben- s a businessman here in are carrying a substantial and grow- Free digital edition delivered to your email box. Go to meals tax from the start, but efits. The meals tax is a bad way A Fairfax and a former mem- ing share of the cost of services. connectionnewspapers.com/subscribe Iwhat has concerned me to kick the can of addressing our ber of the Fairfax County Without a more diverse revenue most over the last several spending problems down the road. School Board, I write on behalf of a base, we risk school system excel- NEWS DEPARTMENT: months has been the tactics used The meals tax is also bad way coalition of thousands of lence and we risk the caliber of [email protected] to try to convince our residents to to address a spending problem homeowners, parents, teachers, county services that underpin our vote for it and the county’s failure because it is a regressive tax that firefighters, police, friends and users quality of life. In an article earlier Kemal Kurspahic to deal with its spending problems. targets a single industry and dis- of our libraries and our parks and this year, the Washington Post char- Editor ❖ 703-778-9414 [email protected] I would like to offer some clarity proportionately hits those who can recreation facilities, and those who acterized this reality as Fairfax on these points and why I am least afford it — the elderly, single belong to churches and non-profit or- “fraying around the edges.” Ken Moore against the meals tax. working parents, young students, ganizations working to ensure that This is the setting for the meals tax Community Reporter The proponents of the meals tax and people without other options. Fairfax County also protects those in referendum before us on Nov. 8. 240-393-2448 [email protected] insist the tax is for teachers’ sala- It is not a white tablecloth restau- need [www.yesmealstax.org]. Five great things will happen by ries and tax relief. In fact, the bal- rant tax; it is a food tax. The meals Here since 1988, I have always approving the meals tax: lot language referencing schools tax would be on top of the current valued Fairfax’s pragmatic approach 1. $100 million will be generated. ADVERTISING: and tax relief was selected because sales tax resulting in a 10 percent to local government services; i.e., Almost a third of this revenue — For advertising information [email protected] it was the language that passed in total tax on any prepared food, we will pay for the cost of an excel- $28 million — will be paid by tour- 703-778-9431 other counties in Virginia and ac- including the rotisserie chicken lent education system and high- ists and visitors to Fairfax. cording to one supervisor “we from the grocery store, the foun- quality services as long as the cost 2. Seventy percent of the rev- Trisha Hamilton need to use the language that will tain drink from the convenience is reasonable and affordable. enues will be directed to the school Display Advertising 703-624-9201 get it passed.” In reality, the Board store, your morning coffee, and Hit with the double whammy of system to help stem the loss of our [email protected] of Supervisors will decide in April your food truck purchases. It is the great recession and the federal best teachers and reduce class size. during the budget process how also a tax on a single industry — budget sequestration fiasco, the 3. Our quality of life will be Andrea Smith Classified Advertising much funding goes to schools and one that only has a 3 percent profit Board of Supervisors and School strengthened by addressing unmet 703-778-9411 then the School Board will decide margin on average. This means the Board did what they had to do un- police and firefighter needs and [email protected] how much funding goes to teacher meals tax will result in the gov- der the circumstances — they cut those of our libraries and parks. raises and class size reductions. ernment making more money off costs and reduced services. 4. The backlog in county and Debbie Funk National Sales Despite the Board of Supervisors of a restaurant than the restaurant The county reduced annual expen- school facility and infrastructure 703-778-9444 fully funding the School Board’s itself makes in profit. This is fun- ditures by $300 million and eliminated maintenance needs can be re- [email protected] funding request last year, the funds damentally wrong. Restaurants 700 jobs; for the school system, $500 duced, while also preserving our were not focused on fixing our not only provide thousands of million and 2,100 jobs. AAA bond rating. David Griffin Marketing Assistant teacher salary issues. young adults with their first job, The maintenance backlog has 5. Our tax base will be more di- 703-778-9431 If it passes, the meals tax will they also give back to the commu- grown to over $150 million in rec- verse, relieving property tax pres- [email protected] just be an additional $100 million nity through sponsorships and reation and park facilities alone. sure on homeowners. tax on top of the $100M in taxes donations. We are spending less in real dol- Incredibly, Fairfax can do these Editor & Publisher the board passed earlier this year Fairfax County voters have a lars per pupil this year than in 2008. great things by paying pennies-on- Mary Kimm (over my opposition). In the last decision to make. Do we settle for We are losing our best teachers to the-dollar when we eat out. Few of [email protected] five years, real estate taxes alone budget deficits and tax increases surrounding jurisdictions, because us ever notice paying Arlington @MaryKimm have increased 25 percent and sky- year after year, or do we send a salaries are no longer competitive County, Fairfax City, Falls Church Executive Vice President rocketed by $565 million. As I message that enough is enough in the region. Class sizes are larger. and Vienna when we eat in their Jerry Vernon have debated proponents of the and it is time to address spending Economic recovery has been slow. restaurants, yet we do. 703-549-0004 meals tax over the last several issues? I sympathize for those who While home values have grown If you agree that it is important [email protected] months, there has been almost support the tax; the Board of Su- modestly, vacancies in office build- to keep the best teachers in our Editor in Chief universal acknowledgement that pervisors and School Board have ings are at a 25-year high and rev- classrooms, reduce class size, con- Steven Mauren Fairfax County has a spending led them to believe that the meals enue from commercial property tax tinue to protect our safety and Managing Editor problem. For example, Fairfax tax is some sort of silver bullet to is at historic lows. maintain our quality of life; and fi- Kemal Kurspahic Art/Design: County offers its 35,000-plus their budget and teacher salaries Compounding our challenge, nally — if you believe we need to Laurence Foong, John Heinly county and school employees and woes. Simply put, it is not. state funding — particularly for be less dependent on homeowners Production Manager: administrators’ unparalleled and schools — continues to decline, to pay for all of the above — it is Geovani Flores unsustainable pensions and pre- Pat Herrity represents the with a funding shortfall for K 12 clear that we should vote yes for Special Assistant to the Publisher social security benefits that even Springfield District on the Fairfax education climbing to more than $1 the meals tax. It’s literally a pen- Jeanne Theismann surrounding jurisdictions do not County Board of Supervisors. billion annually since 2009. nies-on-the-dollar solution. [email protected] @TheismannMedia Letters to the Editor CIRCULATION: 703-778-9427 Partnership to Prevent and End Homelessness Supports Meals Tax [email protected] After careful consideration, the identifying and assisting our Board of Supervisors. One of affordable housing.” Fairfax – Falls Church Partnership homeless and at risk youth as these priorities is preventing and We fully expect a portion of to Prevent and End Homelessness part of our homeless service sys- ending homelessness. In 2008 the funds raised by the meals has decided to fully support the tem. Providing additional fund- the Board of Supervisors adopted tax will be used for this impor- proposed 4 percent Fairfax County ing for the schools only makes the Implementation Plan to Pre- tant priority. Meals Tax. sense. vent Homelessness. At the very Seventy percent of the funds Thirty percent of the funds beginning of that Plan, the Michael L. O’Reilly raised by the tax will go to our raised by the tax will go to the county stated: “By 2018, every Chairman, Board of the Fairfax Fairfax County Schools. Our county’s general fund to be used person in our community will Falls Church Partnership to schools have an integral role in for priorities as identified by the access and maintain decent, safe, Prevent and End Homelessness

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Photo contributed STEM awards were presented by Judy Page, AAUW McLean Area Branch STEM Chair, far right, to six local high school students at the branch’s 2016-2017 kick-off event. Students receiving the award are, from left: Lauren Hassi, McLean; Mandy Smith, Langley High; Caroline Lewis,, McLean High; Inga Schlier, Marshall High; Emily Wallach, Langley High; and Emma Barberis, Marshall High. AAUW McLean Area Branch Holds STEM Awards Ceremony The American Association of University Awards. The students receiving the 2016 Women (AAUW) McLean Area Branch rec- awards were: Lauren Hassi, Math Achieve- ognized six local high school girls with ment, McLean High School; Caroline Lewis, STEM awards at its 2016-2107 kick-off Science Achievement, McLean High School; event held on Sept. 25 at the McLean Com- Inga Schlier, Math Achievement, Marshall munity Center. The STEM (Science, Tech- High School; Emma Barberis, Science nology, Engineering, and Math) Excellence Achievement, Marshall High School; and Award was presented to Mandy Smith, a Emily Wallach, Math Achievement, Langley sophomore at Langley High School, for a High School. The Science Achievement project she prepared jointly with Oksana Award, Langley High School, was presented Vickers on “The Effect of Desalination earlier this year to Emily Stranne. Method on Overall Efficiency.” The project The STEM awards are funded through the was presented at the Fairfax County Re- branch’s Annual Used Book Sale proceeds. gional Science and Engineering Fair held For more information on the American As- last Spring. sociation of University Women and the Five students from McLean, Langley, and McLean Area Branch, visit the AAUW Marshall High Schools were recognized McLean Area website at http://mclean- with Science and Math Achievement va.aauw.net.

Photo contributed From left — Juanita Cullen, AAUW, Kyomi Allen and Jamilah Bowden from Trinity, Carmen Robles from Marymount and Betsy Reeddaway, AAUW. Used Books Sale: Best Ever McLean Association of University Women for reentry women students completing (AAUW) wishes to thank all those who have degrees at , supported the 47th Used Book Sale as well Marymount University, and Trinity Wash- as the staff at McLean Community Center, ington University. the site of the sale and the staff of Sun Trust A reception was held for the scholarship Bank East in Vienna where the collections winners at the McLean Community Center are held every summer. on Sept. 25. The McLean Branch of the American As- The recipients of local scholarships for the sociation of University Women holds used 2016-2017 academic year are Kyomi Allen book sales every year to raise money for and Jamilah Bowden at Trinity, and Carmen the national AAUW Educational Fund which Robles at Marymount. The recipient at is one of the world’s largest sources of fund- George Mason will be announced shortly. ing for graduate women scholars. McLean For more information about McLean AAUW also funds three local scholarships AAUW www.mclean-va-aauw.net

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Parcel 1 (Improved): (Cole) 6057B Arlington Blvd., Falls Church; Mason District; Boulevard Square Condos, Unit 10; Tax Map #0514-14-0010; Acct. #408234982 Parcel 2: (Nguyen) 6418 Columbia Pike, Annandale; Mason District; River View Heights, Lot 20; 9,526 sq. ft,; Tax Map #0613-12-0020; Acct. #408273783 Parcel 1 Parcel 3: (Ox Group) 9333 Lee Highway, Fairfax; Providence District; Hatmark, 17,906 sq. ft.; Tax Map #0484-01-0002; Acct. #408216571 By Karen Briscoe Parcel 4: (US Bank) 6801 Custis Parkway, Falls Church; Providence District; Mason Terrace, Lot 450; 20,437 sq. ft.; he McLean Tax Map #0504-05-0450; Acct. #408230100 and Great Parcel 5 (Improved): (Walsh) 9111 McNair Drive, Alexandria; Mt. 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As builders compete for lots, Real Estate for Retirees there is less available for end-user owners that would The Retiree Real Estate Education Association announces Fifrth Course: Black Forrest Cake free public service seminars for November, 2016, on Paulaner Salvator Double Bock, Munich Germany 7.9% buy the homes to live in. Although this scenario can Independent Living & Retirement Communities, Options for be a healthy sign of a rising market these dynamics Financing, Estate Planning & Tax, and Ageing in Place, can make it challenging for a first or second time given at McLean, Falls Church, Marshall and Madison High 703-281-0070 home buyer to purchase in the community. Schools. These are part of a series of 8 free seminars on real estate issues unique to retirees. Seminars are free, in 132 Branch Road, S.E. • Vienna, VA The price points above $2 m were generally flat the evenings at County public schools. For more informa- Visit www.maplewoodgrill.com for Specials for the first three quarters of 2016 over 2015 and tion and seminar registration go toRetireeRealEstate.org. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 11 Discussing the Election with Children Local educators offer “Parents can use suggestions for the election as navigating a fodder to hone their complicated children’s critical political climate. thinking skills .…” — Colleen K. Vesely, Ph.D., By Marilyn Campbell George Mason University. The Connection The activities, says Aiken, open the door hile Colleen K. Vesely has for conversations about fairness and frus- watched televised debates tration in ways that are meaningful and age Wand political events with appropriate, and that can be put into the her children throughout context of the current election season. this election season, an event during which “While our situation as a brand-new school the American Civil Rights movement was is somewhat unique, the idea of mascot rep- discussed stands out. It was a concept her resentation weaves through our whole so- 3-year-old daughter didn’t grasp, of course. ciety and could certainly be used to frame But Vesely used the moment as opportunity Photo Courtesy of BASIS Independent a conversation between students and their to start guiding her children through this The election season offers students such as those at BASIS Independent families about tone, identity and coopera- year’s election season. School in McLean an opportunity to learn about the political process. tion,” he said. “I asked her to think about what she might Parents should also be aware of the ways do if someone at school was being mean to their toys when they are done playing, be- “Especially for our younger students, con- the election is affecting their own emotional one of her friends, to which, she promptly ing nice to their classmates, helping their versations about how a mascot represents states and thus their families. “As I watch replied, ‘I’d tell them to stop being mean friends and teacher.” the qualities and values of our school serves the presidential debates and continue to and that I don’t like it,’” said Vesely, an as- Similarly, local schools are developing as a good metaphor for the more serious read the media coverage of the election, I sistant professor of early childhood educa- creative ways to fit the Nov. 8 election into representation in political contexts,” said find myself in an agitated and anxious emo- tion and human development and family their lesson plans. For example, “since stu- Sean Aiken, head of school. “Some students tional state,” said Vesely. “This heightened science at George Mason University. “Elec- dents are only in middle school for one prefer traditional mascots to give our school emotional state with feelings of stress and tions offer opportunities to consider the presidential election, Norwood School takes a sense of familiarity and camaraderie. agitation can spill over into family relation- importance of service and standing up for advantage of this opportunity to help stu- Some want less common mascots to set us ships, leaving us less present and sensitive democratic principles. … However, the tone dents begin to understand how to go about apart from other schools and celebrate our in our interactions with our children and of this general election season is different.” comparing candidates’ positions on basic individuality.” partners.” Still, Vesely and other educators say that issues, and also to help them understand The lesson will involve the entire student Choose the information children are ex- while election cycles typically offer fami- how the presidential election process body. “We ask our older students to gener- posed to thoughtfully and be prepared for lies a multitude of opportunities for con- works,” said Michele Claeys, associate head ate ideas that take even our youngest 3- questions, say experts. “The 2016 general versations about civics and discussions of of school and head of middle school, year-olds into account so we can unite as a election season [has been] described by democracy, navigating the current political Norwood School in Potomac, Md. whole school and not just play to specific some as dark and more negative than any climate requires added dexterity. To help students learn to understand is- ‘special interests,” said Aiken. of the recent past elections,” Vesely said. Use the election season to facilitate con- sues and evaluate and compare candidates, “The exercise serves as an impetus for “We want to encourage our children’s par- versations in a way that is relatable to chil- teachers work together to create age-appro- posing thought-provoking questions to the ticipation in the political process, but … it dren based on their age and experiences, priate mini-lessons about candidates’ posi- students,” says Aiken. “Should we identify can sometimes be ugly and hurtful.” advises Vesely. “By … discussing the differ- tions on a small number of issues. “Students ourselves as humorous, serious, fierce?” he Shielding children, says Vesely, doesn’t ent issues … parents with school-age and will explore and discuss — not debate — asks. “What will happen if the greater num- mean ignoring negativity entirely, however. older children can use the election season the issues, and learn how to find additional bers of students in the middle school prefer “Parents should be prepared to talk through as an opportunity to expand their children’s information on their own if they are inter- a mascot that the much smaller number of what children might hear from other chil- thinking in relation to current social issues ested,” said Claeys. sophomores do not prefer? Should we use dren on the playground or at school,” she and history,” she said. “Parents can use the On Election Day, middle school students some sort of delegate system or stick with said. “Parents ought to pay attention to … election as fodder to hone their children’s will participate in a mock election designed popular vote? How will we feel if our top their children’s emotional states … espe- critical thinking skills with real-life issues to help them understand how the electoral choice for mascot ultimately is not selected, cially after viewing or discussing election- by helping them critique candidates’ opin- process works. They will be divided into and what is the appropriate response to that related media. As parents, we can look for ions” as well as “understand different points groups of different sizes with different num- feeling? Does our choice of mascot repre- teachable moments in which we might ex- of view on a variety of issues and develop bers of electoral votes, representing each sent not just our current community but press notions of treating others how [we] their persuasive arguments.” This is an ex- of the 50 states. “After both the real and those who will join us in the future?” want to be treated.” ercise Vesely has used with her own chil- mock elections, teachers will use the results School Notes dren. to illustrate how the process works,” said Send school notes to north@ will receive either a Silver or Gold Crown at the “During primary season, my 6-year-old Claeys. “Throughout these lessons, our connectionnewspapers.com by noon on Friday. CSPA award ceremony in March 2017. Five FCPS and I watched a number of the candidates’ emphasis will be on respectful dialogue and students have been named finalists in individual Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) student contests by the National Scholastic Press Associa- speeches,” she said. “We talked about the consideration of multiple perspectives and journalists have been recognized by two national tion (NSPA). These students are among just 10 issues and each person as a human being. experiences.” student journalism organizations for their out- finalists in their respective categories and were … I offered reasons as to why I admired Educators at BASIS Independent School standing work. chosen from entries submitted nationwide. (some of) the candidates.” in McLean are teaching students about the News publications from McLean High School NSPA finalists are: and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and ❖ Sports Story: John Corvari, The Highlander Focusing on citizenship and character is political process by linking it to the selec- Technology (TJHSST) have been named Crown newsmagazine, McLean High School. a strategy Vesely advises parents to use with tion of the school’s mascot. By allowing stu- Award finalists by the Columbia Scholastic Press ❖ Sports Action Photo: Maggie Laird, The Clan children who are preschool-age and dents to choose a symbol to represent the Association (CSPA). They are The Highlander yearbook, McLean High School. ❖ younger: “Parents might discuss what it school, teachers hope to initiate a broad (High School News), McLean High School, Lindsay Newspaper Page One Design: Susie Hyland, Benedict, adviser; and tjToday andtjtoday.org Jodie Lee, The Hawk Talk, Madison High School. means to be a good citizen in their home,” conversation about awareness, empathy (High School News Hybrid for print and online), ❖ Illustration: Sam Willett, The Watchdog, she said. “For example, helping put away and other values. TJHSST, Erinn Harris, adviser. Both publications Westfield High School. 12 ❖ McLean Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 www.ConnectionNewspapers.com  Learn as if you Advice from the Pros were to live Local private school admissions forever; live as if directors share wisdom they’d you were going to offer to their own children. die tomorrow.

By Marilyn Campbell cially there? Are you comfortable —John Wooden The Connection with the teaching style and meth-  ods? Do you value what the school rom interviews to essays values?” to standardized tests to Fopen houses, the season Richard S. Moss, director of for submitting indepen- admission, The Heights dent school applications is under- School, Potomac, Md.: way. “Teach your child how to make For families vying for a spot at a pros and cons list. Help him or the area’s most elite schools, the her thoughtfully consider the op- process can be fraught with anxi- tions. Ultimately, your child needs ety, stress and confusion as parents to know that he is a valued advi- and students wade through the sor to the ultimate decision mak- myriad academic options in the ers: the parents. It’s an opportu- Washington, D.C., region. nity for parents to nurture trust. Admissions decision-makers at It is a mistake to lead your child five local private schools share to believe that one school is the advice that they might offer their be all and end all to life’s prob- own children, underscoring the lems. That’s a high bar, and, more importance of finding the best fit importantly, you don’t want to rather than trying to fit into a top crush a child’s spirit if he doesn’t school if the environment might get in.” not match a student’s personality. Michael Cresson, director Matti Donkor, interim of admissions, Bishop director of enrollment O’Connell High School, management at The Ma- Arlington: deira School in McLean: “I recommend all students look- “Enter the process very open- ing at various schools make sure minded. I don’t believe in saying, that they are comfortable. Defi- ‘This is the one school for me.’ I nitely shadow and visit during believe in knowing the core things open houses to get a true sense of that are important to you like the the community and school. I tell school’s community, culture and students to make sure they are traditions, but also in understand- comfortable and happy with their ing that you might find those char- choice because they only get to go acteristics in a variety of schools. to high school once.” I think students and families should be engaged in the [appli- Sean Aiken, head of school, cation] process. I think we do the BASIS Independent, school visit and that is the only McLean: interaction you have with the “I would advise students not to school. Find out what else is hap- get too caught up in their resumes pening on campus, connect with and records and instead work to other students and alumni. Really discuss passions and projects that take the time to understand the excite and interest them. How will culture of the school and whether the school help you explore your it appeals to you.” ideas in greater depth? In what areas do you want to improve? I’m Lisa Knight, director of always impressed with students admission, Flint Hill who are hungry to know more School, Oakton: about the world.” “Take time to learn about the school community. Shadow for Julie C. Lewis, director of day, attend several [school] com- admission and financial munity events, go and experience aid, Alexandria County Day the community for yourself. Notice School, Alexandria: how you feel when you are on “I recommend that families campus. Do you feel welcomed? “Take the time to visit a wide- Are current students and teachers range of schools, not just the ones greeting you in the hallways and your friends’ kids attend, to really classrooms? Do they notice you? get a feel for what appeals to you Can you see yourself growing aca- as a family and will work best for demically, intellectually and so- your individual child." www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 13 Calendar

Send announcements to connectionnewspapers.com/Calendar/. Deadline is Friday at noon for the following week’s paper. Photos/artwork encouraged. Photo contributed by Amadeus Concerts New Dominion Chorale will perform Sunday Oct. 23 at 4 ONGOING p.m. at St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean Farmers Market. 8 a.m.- noon. Fridays from May 6-Nov. 18. McLean. The chorale will be joined by Paul Skevington, Lewinsville Park, 1659 Chain Bridge and some of Washington’s finest professional singers, the Road, McLean. The market provides soloists from The District Eight vocal ensemble. Cost: area residents an opportunity to purchase locally grown or produced $15-30. Newdominion.org products. fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/ farmersmarkets BodyMoves Fitness, LLC. Cost: $168/ and situations; shows mostly suitable This year’s Pumpkin Patch runs daily Sunday - Friday 11 - McLean Project for the Arts $144 MCC district residents. for a 17 plus audience. 7 p.m. and Saturdays 10 - 6 p.m. through Oct. 31. at St. Exhibition 10 - 5 p.m. Sept. 15 mcleancenter.org The Pumpkin Patch beginning through Nov. 5, 1234 Ingleside Zumba Mondays 10 - 11 a.m. Sept. 19 Monday Oct. 10 4 -7 p.m. then open Thomas’ Episcopal Church, 8991 Brook Rd., McLean. All Avenue McLean. MPA is opening - Dec. 12 No lesson on 10/10 and daily Sunday - Friday 11 - 7 p.m. and of the money raised by pumpkin patch is donated to three new exhibitions open between 10/31. Old Firehouse Teen Center 10 - 6 p.m. on Saturdays through support local charities. the above dates. Cost: Free. (OFTC), located at 1440 Old Chain Oct. 31. at St. Thomas’ Episcopal mpaart.org/exhibitions/ Contact: Bridge Road. A great cardio workout, Church 8991 Brook Rd McLean. All Rachel Ripps [email protected] set to Latin music, and targets the of the money raised by our pumpkin Cheerleaders for Charity Fridays whole body. Instructor: Joy of Dance patch is donated to support local Plan Ahead McLean 5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16 - Dec. 9 No Staff. $172/$143 MCC district charities. 703-442-0330. lesson on 11/11, 11/25 & 12/2. residents. mcleancenter.org Meadow Farms Fall Festival Great TUESDAY/NOV. 1 McLean Community Center 1234 Weekly Storytime. Wednesday and Falls Oct. 3 - Oct. 31 Monday College Savings Information Sessions 7 - 8 p.m. Dolley Madison Library 1244 Ingleside Avenue. Introduces Saturday. 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble, through Friday 8 - 7 p.m. Saturday 8 Oak Ridge Ave McLean. Join this information session to hear about the four students to cheers, motion 7851 L Tysons Corner Center, - 6 p.m. Sunday 9 - 6 p.m. 10618 college savings programs offered by Virginia529. In one hour, you’ll learn how to: techniques, jumps, and more. Come McLean. Themes and Titles vary. Leesburg Pike, Vienna. There will be Prepay tuition, Save for other costs, such as housing, meal plans and textbooks, build flexibility, physical conditioning Free admission. pumpkins, gourds, cornstalks, mums, Take advantage of the Virginia college savings state income tax deduction, Meet and self-esteem. Cheerleaders for Tai Chi Beginners’ Practice. pansies, and star bales. A huge your savings goals. Visit Virginia529.com. Charity performs at a charity event Saturdays, 8-9 a.m. St. Luke’s selection of pumpkins. There will each semester. This class requires a Catholic School Gymnasium, 7005 also be moon bounces, giant cheer uniform fee of $70. Instructor: Georgetown Pike, McLean. Weekly scarecrows, haunted buses and pipes SATURDAY/NOV. 5 Miss Raven, USA Gymnastics Tai Chi practice. Group has met for for kids to go through, weekend Stop Hunger Now Meal Packaging Event 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Redeemer Certified Instructor. mcleancenter.org over 20 years. Free. FreeTaiChi.org. concessions and much more. Let your Lutheran Church 1545 Chain Bridge Rd McLean. To donate to Stop Hunger Now Aerobic Dance Workout Mondays 703-759-9141. kids have a blast while you pick out McLean or to register to volunteer for the November 5th Meal Packing Event go to 9:15 - 10:10 a.m. Sept. 19 through Comic Potential 8 - 10:30 p.m. your pumpkins and all your fall http://events.stophungernow.org/McLeanRotary2016 Dec. 12 No lesson on 10/10. McLean Fridays and Saturdays Oct. 7 - Oct. needs. meadowsfarms.com Community Center 1234 Ingleside 21. Sunday matinees on Oct. 9 & 16 Avenue. Choreographed routines at 2 p.m. Alden Theatre 1234 SUNDAY/NOV. 6 provide heart-healthy benefits, while Ingleside Ave. McLean. Admision: SATURDAY/OCT. 22 The Okee Dokee Brothers at The Alden 1 p.m. 1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean. sculpting and mat work offer $18-$20 and are available at Fully Explore Historic Colvin Run Grammy Award-winning Folk & Roots Music for Families. Justin Lansing and Joe strengthening and stretching. Please McLeanPlayers.org or through Mill 1:30 p.m. 10017 Colvin Run Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids, and bring aerobic shoes, light weights, OvationTix at 866-811-4111. Comic have translated these adventures into song. Cost: $15/$10 MCC tax district tubing and a mat. Instructor: Potential contains adult language See Calendar, Page 15 residents. mcleancenter.org

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Road in Great Falls. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, October 4 by calling 703-759-2771. See the entire historic mill, including areas that are rarely open to the public. The suggested donation for the tour is $10 per person.fairfaxcounty.gov/ parks/colvinrunmill

SUNDAY/ OCT. 23 New Dominion Chorale 4 p.m. St. Luke Catholic Church, 7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean. The chorale will be joined by Paul Photo courtesy of McLean Community Center Skevington, and some of Washington’s finest professional Okee Dokee duo guitar: The natural world is at the singers, the soloists from The District heart of their music. Eight vocal ensemble. Cost: $15-30. Newdominion.org Okee Dokee Brothers Return to Halloween Preview The Alden in McLean Three-time Parents’ Choice back along the continental di- Award winners, The Okee vide. Dokee Brothers, who per- With songs written by camp- formed to a sold-out house at fire and harmonies born on the The Alden last spring, have water, the natural world is at been called “two of family the heart of their music. The music’s best songwriters.” The Okee Dokee Brothers make dynamic duo will return to The room for kids to dance, for par- Alden on Sunday, Nov. 6, for ents to share stories, and for two performances. Show times everyone to gain respect for are 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and tick- nature, each other and the ets are $15, $10 for McLean tax world we live in. Donna Manz/The Connection district residents. The theatre is Tickets are on sale now. For More than 30,000 people, located at 1234 Ingleside Av- more information or to pur- some of whom came when enue. chase tickets online, they were children them- As childhood friends growing visit:www.aldentheatre.org or selves and now are bring- up in Denver, Colo., Joe call 703-790-0123, TTY: 711. ing their own children, Mailander and Justin Lansing About the Alden watch the annual Vienna were always exploring the out- Built in 1975, the 383-seat Halloween Parade along doors. Now, as the Okee Dokee Robert Ames Alden Theatre, Maple Avenue. Spectators Brothers, they have put this “The Alden,” is a cultural re- dress up in costume, too. passion for the outdoors at the source for the citizens of heart of their Americana folk McLean and the Washington SATURDAY/OCT.22 music. Their extended canoe Metropolitan area that presents Sully Historic Site Halloween trip down the Mississippi River a full professional season of in- Lantern Light Event 4 - 7 p.m. 3650 Historic Sully Way, Chantilly. inspired their Grammy award- terdisciplinary and high-quality Sully will be hosting a Historic All winning album, “Can You Ca- performances, lectures and Hallows Eve program to return noe?” Their trek along the Ap- educational programs for audi- visitors to a time before superhero costumes and candy corn. In the 18th palachian Trail was the subject ences of all ages. The Alden is & 19th centuries, Virginians of their follow up release, ADA-compliant and will make celebrated All Hallows Eve with “Through the Woods” and their arrangements for accommoda- storytelling, fortune telling, and family gatherings. There will be a latest album, “Saddle Up,” is a tions. To request this informa- tour of the historic site and grounds joyous adventure through the tion in an alternate format, call by lantern light. This program is for American West, written in the 703-790-0123, TTY: 711, or participants age five to adult. The cost is $10 per person. Grand Canyon and on horse- visit: www.aldentheatre.org. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/sully- historic-site

WEDNESDAY/OCT. 26, 2016 the historic town of Clifton. of furry friends are welcome to 70th Annual Vienna Halloween Admission: Ages 13+ $15 Ages 12 participate. Pet Costume Contest Parade 7 p.m. Maple Avenue, and under $10. starts at 1:30 p.m.: Pet Parade, Live Vienna. “Celebrating 125 Years of the www.cliftonhauntedtrail.com/ DJ, Pet Friendly Beer Garden, Town of Vienna” come in costume to Window Decorating Contest, Yappy celebrate Halloween. Viennava.gov Hour Specials from 1-5 p.m., Treats, SATURDAY/OCT. 29 - OCT 31 Tricks & More From Local Merchants. Roer’s Zoofari Trick-Or-Treat 5 - 7 www.lakeanneplaza.com FRIDAY/OCT. 28, 2016 p.m. 1228 Hunter Mill Rd. Vienna. Spooktacular. 6:30-8 p.m. Herndon Roer’s Zoofari welcomes families Community Center, 814 Ferndale from all areas to a new way of trick- MONDAY/OCT. 31 Ave., Herndon. Enjoy ghoulish or-treating this year. Kids can trick- Halloween Spooktacular at Great games, a spooky craft and a or-treat for candy and treats, bounce Falls Village Green and Great Falls children’s show. Fee: $10/child in around in our kids zone, and meet Center, 5-7 p.m., with Pet Parade at advance or $15/child on day of bugs at our creepy crawly station. 4 p.m. (all dogs must vacate the event. www.herndon-va.gov. Admission: $10 per child, free for green by 4:50 p.m.) Boy Scout Troop Bradley Farm Haunted House adults. www.roerszoofari.com/ 55 will create some spooky fun for Friday & Saturday 6 - 10 p.m. 13159 everyone in the Haunted House; The New Parkland Drive, Herndon. The Langley Marching Band performs in guided tours are $5 SATURDAY/OCT. 29 the Wells Fargo parking lot; Linda www.BFHauntedHouse.com. Howl-O-Ween at Lake Anne, 1-3 Waitkus of Great Dogs of Great Falls p.m. Plaza Activities. Free. Join us is leading the Pet Parade starting at on the Plaza dressed in Halloween the Gazebo. Look out for the Great SATURDAY/OCT. 29 flair (adults + pets) for a Howling Falls Volunteer Firefighters in the Clifton Haunted Trail 7 - 10 p.m. in good time! Dogs, cats, and all types Safeway parking lot. www.ConnectionNewspapers.com McLean Connection ❖ October 19-25, 2016 ❖ 15 Photos by Deb Stevens/The Almanac

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