Apply now for the 2015-16 MCPS Parent & Community Leadership Academy. Applications are due by November 6th! The Manassas City Public Schools Parent & Community Leadership Academy (PCLA) was designed for parents and community members who want to gain a better understanding of Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) and its community.
At each session, participants are given an opportunity to meet and interact with MCPS and community leaders to discuss topics including: policies and procedures, legislation and government, curriculum, school finance, and community resources.
Through participation, members of the cohort also have the opportunity to grow personally and become better equipped to take on a more active role in the schools and community. The free seven-week session is limited to 25 participants.
It begins December 2, 2015 and runs, once a month, through June 2016. For more information or to complete an application, visit www.mcpsva.org. Spread the word about this exciting opportunity for parents, Manassas City residents and businesses!
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Big decisions and new initiatives are always unfolding around usâdecisions that can leave us questioning the future and wondering how they will impact our community. But at Potomac Local News, weâre dedicated to showing you the way forward, helping you understand these changes and what they mean for the road ahead.
This week, we brought you exclusive stories that showcase how our community is evolving, from the cancellation of a major road project to the launch of new fundraising initiatives. Hereâs how weâre showing you the way forward:
A debate over financial transparency and fiscal responsibility erupted during the Prince William Board of County Supervisorsâ meeting as members weighed the transfer of $31.6 million to Prince William County Schools (PWCS). The funds, representing the school divisionâs share of the Fiscal Year 2024 general revenue surplus, were allocated under the countyâs long-standing revenue-sharing agreement.
While the measure ultimately passed, some supervisors raised concerns that the countyâs revenue-sharing model does not adequately oversee how the school system spends taxpayer money.
Osbourn Park High School has received the Virginia School Breakfast Award from the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) for its success in expanding breakfast access, maintaining nutritional integrity, and serving more scratch-cooked meals. The school is one of three recipients this year.
Cafeteria manager Nidia Bruno expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing the teamâs dedication to feeding students. Andrea Early, director of Food and Nutrition, noted that breakfast participation at Osbourn Park has increased by 30% and praised the cafeteria team for efficiently managing the expanded program. The school benefits from the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Program, which provides free breakfast and lunch to all students.
(FXBG Advance) â Local delegates Joshua Cole, a Democrat, and Hillary Pugh Kent, a Republican, have been appointed to an emergency committee that will monitor the impact to Virginia of the…
Travel to French soil and join us for a night filled with two of the most beloved French traditionsâno plane ticket required! ?
On January 25th, we invite you to experience the magic of Galette des Rois, a 700-year-old tradition celebrated across France throughout the entire month of January (and even beyond!). This sweet, almond-filled puff pastry topped with a golden crown isn’t just a treatâit’s a celebration! The lucky person who finds the fĂšve (a porcelain charm hidden in one of the slices) becomes the King or Queen for the Day, and donât worryâthere will be plenty of royalty to go around! ??
But thatâs not all! In France, Les Voeux (New Yearâs wishes) continue throughout January, often accompanied by Champagne and good cheer. Weâre bringing that festive spirit to you, with a lively evening packed with French food, wine, and music.
Whatâs in store:
Experience the passion and drama of Pucciniâs âThe Girl from the Golden Westâ.
Featuring special guest musicians from The Chesapeake Youth Orchestra,
this performance brings Pucciniâs masterpiece to life with an extraordinary cast.
