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Date published: 10/13/2009

CITY SCHOOLS

Hugh Mercer Elementary

The following classes have been adopted through the Adopt-a-Classroom program: Jolene Murray's first-grade class by Charles Willis; Robin Bishop's kindergarten class by Diana Almy; Sandy Jones' kindergarten class by Deidre Hairston; Kelli Causin's second-grade class by Diana Almy; Katie David's first-grade class by Kelly and Pat Blosser; Ellen Campbell's second-grade class by Dave Kolar; Jaclyn Scott's first-grade class by Claire and Charlie Curcio and Matthew Austin; Jill Utz's kindergarten class by Dabney and Douglas Crooks; Courtney Hanak's first-grade class by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beringer; and Molly Mahany's second-grade class by Doc and Cindy King.

The P.E. spirit wear runs through Oct. 23. Order forms are available through the P.E. department and in the office.

School pictures are today. The following parents volunteered to assist: Malaika Ellis, April Flath, Kathy Chadwick and Melanie Harper.

The following were chosen as students of the month for displaying good character, respect and good manners:

Kindergarten--Ryland Holland, Nataly Reyes, Leisha Colon, Dia'vion Buggs, Christian Womack, Lili Watkins, Kalana Lewis, Jasmine White, Kebin Mendez-Gonzalez, Zoey Young, Angelina Tankelwicz, Isabel Herlitz, Eva Lewis, Dexter Law, Sophia Pineda

First grade--Olivia Mickens, Kadie Wiliams, Jerel Manning, Isabella Mahar, Isaiah Washington, Georgia Jones, Tyvihon Banks, Anthony Lewis, Sam Dumont, NayShawn Fields, Jamil Peace, Morgan Issitt

Second grade--Kassandora Samuels, Talitha Muggeridge, Josh Ward, Ke'Asia Ragland, Dean Holland, Jaiscent Walker, Kaison Barnett, Evan Battista, Rinaiya Reubel, Sloane Hedgepath, Thalia Shorter, Jin Wen Xie, Connisa Samuels.

--Cindy Hurley

Walker-Grant Middle

Dominick McKay, Luke Payne and Marija Petkovic were selected by audition to the North Central Virginia Regional Honors Orchestra, which will perform at James Monroe High School Nov. 7 at 4 p.m.

The cheerleading squad is hosting Sprit Night tonight at the Central Park Chick-fil-A, 5-8 p.m.

--Renee Embrey

COUNTY SCHOOLS

Parent Resource Center

"IEP Tips for Parents" will provide parents with strategies for the development of their child's individual education program (IEP), tomorrow, 11 a.m. at the Parent Resource Center, John J. Wright Educational & Cultural Center, 7565 Courthouse Road. To register call 540/582-7583, option 5. Light breakfast included.

The session will be repeated Oct. 20 at Salem Church Library, 7-8:30 p.m.

--Peggy Dougherty

Battlefield Elementary

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Date published: 10/13/2009