The Congressional Connections
Friday, March 23, 2012
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Upcoming Events

STEM Week 
Monday, Mar. 26 -
Friday, Mar. 30

Middle School Science Fair 
Friday, Mar. 30
1:30 PM in Gym

Spring Break 
April 2 - 6
PS - 8 CLOSED

Faculty Professional Day 
Monday, April 9
BB - 8 CLOSED  
Quick Links

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Visit the Parent Website Resource Page   

Athletic Hotline   

 

STEM Web page  

 

Reminders:

Ice Cream Sales:

Middle School -
Every Tuesday  

 

Lower School -
First Tuesday of Each Month   

 

All ice cream $1   

  

Pizza Day:

Friday is pizza day in Lower & Middle School. Students not enrolled in the school lunch program can purchase pizza for $1 per slice.

 

  

School Store:

Open in the Lower & Middle School from 2:40 to 3:10 pm Monday through Thursday 

 

  

Box Tops for Education:

Don't forget to clip and save your Box Tops. Get your friends, neighbors and family to start clipping too. Drop them in the bag  appropriate to your child's grade in the reception area.  

 

School News and Notes

Congressional's Model UN in New York City  


Pictured Above: Congressional's Model UN in front of the United Nations before the Opening Ceremony.  

 

Congressional's Model UN traveled to New York on Friday accompanied by Mr. Ahlborn and Mrs. Mullineaux to attend the Global Classrooms International Middle School Model UN Conference.  

 

After a smooth trip to NYC, the group was energized for a great conference. The event includes teams from 14 states and 9 countries with several hundred-thousand youth involved in MUN worldwide annually.  

 

"The Model UN program is unparalleled in that it used Rules of Procedure that closely represent how the UN function daily; it provides unique access to UN officials and diplomats prior to and during the conference, and each delegation is represented by students from all over the world."  (Letter from United Nations Foundation President Timothy E. Wirth)

 

Arnav Simha represented Congressional School at the conference last year, and his leadership has provided the stimulus to grow our Model UN into a team of 22 students this year. We look forward to the rising 8th graders from this year's team as they lead the group next year.

  

Students Shine in Disney's Mulan Jr. Production 

 
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This year's Spring Musical production, Disney's Mulan JR, was a spectacle of color and showcased some outstanding student performances. Under the direction of faculty member Derek Bowley, the production took many months of hard work starting with auditions and casting of students in leading roles. The annual spring musical is the biggest student production each year, involving students from grade 1 through 8 in a variety of roles including singing, acting, back stage crew, lighting, sound, and set design and construction. The production also relies on the support and expertise of many parents, faculty and staff. 

On Friday last week, the cast and crew performed a full dress rehearsal in front of students, and on Saturday evening gave a stellar performance in front of Congressional families, friends and special guests and wowed the audience. 

View the attached program for a complete list of production credits. 
Students Participate in Science Labs with Vanderbilt University via Skype 
 
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This week grades 5-8 partnered with Vanderbilt University professor, Dr. Stephanie Zieger, in a program offered through the university called Aspirnaut.  Visit the STEM website to read more and view pictures.  

 

Spring Golf Tournament - Friday, May 18
Save the Date!  

 

Come join the faculty, staff, parents, friends, and sponsors of The Congressional Schools of Virginia's 12th annual golf tournament on Friday, May 18, 2012. The tournament will be held for its third straight year at the 1757 Golf Club in Dulles, Virginia.  All proceeds from the Golf Tournament will be used for upgrades and enhancements to playgrounds, benefitting students from Bright Beginnings through Grade 8.  

Register Onlinehttp://golf.csov.org/register.html 

 

Spring Break Camp

 

Can't wait for summer to begin? Neither can we!  

 

Spend your Spring Break (April 2nd to 6th ) with Zippy and all of your favorite camp staff.  

 

Registration is currently open at www.congocamp.org. Limited spaces available.

 

 

Website Quick Reference Guide  


If you haven't visited the Congressional School website recently, you may want to check it out. It has undergone a big transformation. The best way to view the site is on the following abbreviated URL: www.csov.org. To help
parents navigate around the new site a "quick reference guide" has been put together. You can download it here: Quick Reference GuideA suggestion box has also been set up so you can submit any ideas or comments you have about the site: Suggestion Box.

Please contact Alyce Penn at [email protected] if you have any questions.
 
Students Prevail in Faculty vs Staff Basketball Game
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A large group of teachers and staff members turned out to participate in the Faculty vs. Student basketball game this week, and while they made an impressive showing, they just couldn't pull off a win. Girls Varsity Team player Rebecca Davila scored a basket to give the students a 4 point lead and then stole a pass in the closing seconds to seal the victory. The final score: 47-43.  

While the faculty didn't win the showdown, they did make a gallant effort and the score remained close throughout the game. Students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 watched and enjoyed cheering for their teachers and fellow student players. 

Spring After School Activities  

  

Registration for after school activities is now online! We are excited to have new programs along with past favorites.  Use the link below to start the registration process. If you have any questions please contact Gene Giammittorio at [email protected]

 

New Activities: 

  • Archery
  • 3D Lego Design
  • Video Game Design
  • Piano Lessons
  • Guitar Lessons
  • After School Snacks with Mr. Bowley
  • World Explorers with Mr. Jason
Spring After School Activities: 

http://ehp.csov.org/afterschool-activities.html  

Scouting Bulletin Board in the L&M Cafeteria   

  

A new bulletin board has been placed in the Lower & Middle School Cafeteria, to the left of the main doors, for use by all of the scouting troops at Congressional.    

 

 

Chinese Cultural Assembly 


What is it like to be a performer in the Shen Yun production? Students found out first-hand this morning when a former Shen Yun performer talked with them during an assembly.  After a presentation by Congressional's after school Chinese program teacher, Amy Xue, students learned about some of the props used by the Shen Yun dancers and listened to a performance of two traditional Chinese songs.    

 

Congressional's after school Chinese program teacher, Amy Xue, is extending a special invitation to Congressional families and alumni to attend a Shen Yun performance at the Kennedy Center Opera House  through April 1st. This special invitation includes access to the lounge during intermission (subjected to space availability), as well as a matching grant to Congressional, equivalent to 20% of the ticket proceeds. All ticket proceeds will be combined with those from the Gala & Auction, and the Golf Tournament (May 18) to be used for upgrades and enhancements to playgrounds benefitting students from Bright Beginnings through Grade 8. At the performance on March 31st, there will be a special tribute to Seth Ahlborn as guests gather in the lounge during intermission.

 

To purchase Shen Yun tickets with the special offer, please go to DC.TicketingBox.com, and enter promotion code CONGO.  Please contact Amy Xue at [email protected] or 703-298-4856 if you have any questions.