HSS Hearsay 2012-13
The Perils of the College Drinking Culture
Make plans to attend an upcoming screening and panel discussion on a powerful documentary, "HAZE", which looks at the crisis of binge drinking and hazing on college campuses. The documentary is a must-see for all parents and/or guardians and their college-bound teens, as well as anyone else concerned about underage drinking. Learn how you and your student can best prepare to handle difficult issues he or she will face here at home, as well as on college campuses in the fall. Parents and students are encouraged to attend together. Three regional community forums will be held across Fairfax County this spring and summer. A distinguished panel will be on hand to answer questions. Among those who will take part are: Fairfax County Deputy County Executive David Rohrer; Raymond Morrogh, Commonwealth’s Attorney for Fairfax County, and his deputy Casey Lingan; William Hauda, M.D., Inova Fairfax Hospital; Fairfax County Police Captain Bruce Ferguson, commander, Community Resource Division; Mary Ann Sprouse, director, George Mason University’s Wellness, Alcohol and Violence Education and Services (WAVES); Jeff Levy, father of a student who died following drinking at a college party; Samara Kimmelman, a George Mason University graduate student; and local students. A question and answer session will follow. Forums will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on: • May 16 at Westfield High School, Chantilly (Auditorium) • May 22 at Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale campus (Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center) • July 31 at Northern Virginia Community College, Annandale campus (Richard J. Ernst Community Cultural Center) For more information: Visit www.unifiedpreventioncoalition.org or contact Lucy Caldwell, Fairfax County Police Department, at 703-246-3271 |
Don't Forget Our Five Star Carpet Fundraiser During May!
During the month of May, the HSS PTSA is joining with Five Star Carpet in the Hayfield Shopping Center to raise money for Hayfield Secondary School. Five Star Carpet will donate a portion of all sales from Hayfield families and friends to our school! Five Star sells carpet, hardwood, laminate, marble, granite, ceramic tiles, oriental rugs, area rugs, remnants, and refinishes hardwood floors. Hassan, the owner, has been in the business for 30 years and also offers free shop-at-home service. When you make your purchase, please tell Hassan the code word "FLOOR" for the school to receive credit. Find Five Star Carpet at: 7590 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22315 703-922-6400 www.fivestarcarpetandrugs.com |
Fairfax Partnership for Youth Sponsoring Mental Health Spotlight on Fairfax County's Channel 16
 This is a show that emphasizes learning to nurture your own mental health, and how to get help if you need it, in a positive, encouraging way. We hope that it will be shared with all teens and young adults who may benefit from the information shared in the show. The FPY show is available now ON DEMAND at http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/cable/channel16/the_fpy_show.htm, and will air on Channel 16 Mondays at 2 p.m. and Saturdays at 6 p.m. throughout May. |
First Fairfax County-Wide "SLEEP Night" Set for Tuesday, Feb. 26
 Several members of the Fairfax County School Board will be there.
We hope you'll also become part of the team. You will be able to ask questions and share your own experiences with early school start times. Light refreshments will be served. Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Location: Annandale High School (Lecture Hall) SLEEP Night also will feature a student photo contest with cash awards, a raffle for teachers and students. The Photo Contest theme is "I can't do my best when I don't get my rest." Deadline for submissions is February 24, 2013. The snow date for SLEEP Night will be Wednesday, March 6. |
It's Almost Time for the Barnes & Noble Book Fair!
Start your holiday shopping early and support Hayfield Secondary School at the same time! From Black Friday, November 23, through Thursday November 29, any purchases made in any Barnes & Noble store using the code 10881191 will benefit Hayfield Secondary School. You can also purchase items online at bn.com using the same code -- 10881191 -- through Tuesday November 27. If you are a Barnes & Noble member you will still get your member discount, and teachers will still be able to use their educator discounts (20%). Book Fair vouchers are attached below for your in-store use, and they can be used at any B&N location. A special Hayfield Secondary School in-store event will be held at the local Barnes & Noble store at 6646 Loisdale Road in Springfield on Tuesday, November 27 from 5-9 p.m. There will also be an opportunity to fulfill teacher wish lists, as well as a station to make holiday cards for a military member overseas. Take this opportunity to help your local school and find some great holiday surprises! Please note the purchase of gift cards or digital content will not count towards our sales. Hope to see you at Barnes and Noble at the in-store event on the 27th! |
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2012-HSS-Bookfair-Vouchers.doc
"Feeding Academic Success" Food Day Set for Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at Marshall HS
In conjunction with the Center for Science in the Public Interest’s National Food Day 2012, please plan to attend
Please see the attached flier below for more details! |
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Food_Day_Flyer_2012_Event_w_Whole_Foods.pdf
ANGP 2013 Committee Meeting Set for Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m.
Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2013, you are invited to our second All Night Grad Party (ANGP) planning meeting for the Class of 2013 – Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m., in the HSS Career Center - Room 1370. (Seniors are invited, too, so they can share their ideas and input!) Here’s the agenda:
If you have agenda items, ideas, questions, etc., please send an email to Liz Dunn at lgdunn07@gmail.com or Jan Bigelow atbigelowj@cisnet.org. Hope to see you there! |
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