BTSN Newsletter 2011

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Excel in Mind, Body, and Character

George Mason High School Newsletter

Tyrone Q. Byrd, Principal September 2011

Special Back-to-School Night Newsletter

Dear Parents and Guardians of High School Students,

Welcome to an exciting, new school year! Thursday evenings BTSN program is designed to give

you a good idea of your students class schedule and class content. You will meet your students teachers,

counselors and administrators. Youll find your students homeroom teachers name and room numberposted throughout the school. The schedule is as follows:

Homeroom 7:00 7:10--During this time there is a 2-3 min. web-based video from the Education Foundation

--Homeroom teachers will hand out your students schedule

Block 1 7:15 7:25Block 2 7:30 7:40

Block 3 7:45 7:55

Block 4 8:00 8:10Block 5 8:15 8:25

Block 6 8:30 8:40

Block 7 8:45 8:55

While this events schedule does not allow for individual conferences about student performance,

information about how to contact teachers by phone and email is attached.

Please allow me to remind you of some very important happenings here at GMHS in the coming days

and weeks. Please note the venue for each as it may be different from the one previously announced.

Tuesday, September 20, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Mustang Caf: GR8, Freshman, Sophomore andJunior Parent Night

Parents and guardians of students in Grades 8-11 are invited to meet with the counselors and other

members of the GMHS staff. Some of the topics will include graduation requirements, theimportance of participating in activities and student supports, diploma options, the GMHS transcript

and the everyday challenges that adolescents and their parents face. We hope you will take this

opportunity to learn more about counseling services and opportunities available for your student.


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Wednesday, September 21, in the TLC Senior Make-up Pictures

Senior make-up pictures (#1) will be taken on Wednesday, September 21, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00p.m. in the TLC.

Thursday, September 22, in the TLC Senior Make-up Pictures

Senior make-up pictures (#2) will be taken on Thursday, September 22, from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00

p.m. in the TLC.

Friday, September 23, in the auditorium: Picture Day

Picture Day for underclassmen (grades 8-11) will be on Friday, September 23. Picture order formshave been handed out to students during homeroom. Extra order forms will be available in the

front office.

Thursday, September 29, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Mustang Caf: Senior Information Night

Current seniors and their parents/guardians are invited to meet with the high school counseling staff.Parents will receive the College Application Information Guide that was distributed to Seniors in

their English classes. It can be found on the www.fccps.org/gm/website. The steps of the college

application process will be reviewed carefully with a critical focus placed on student deadlines.Career goals will also be addressed.

Wednesday, October 12, during the school day at GMHS: PSAT

GMHS will administer the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) to all 10th and 11th gradestudents during the school day on Wednesday, October 12. Students should come prepared withsharpened #2 pencils and a calculator. There is no fee for the test. The only requirement is a good

nights sleep and a good breakfast! The test will begin at 8:00 a.m.

Friday, October 14, 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. in the Mustang Caf/Auxiliary Gym/Main Gym:Parent/Teacher Mini-Conferences.

This is an opportunity to speak with the teachers of your choice for a few minutes to discuss your

student's progress and to make appointments for additional conferences if you so desire. No

appointments are required for these October 14 mini-conferences. Students begin school at 10:00a.m. on this day. Buses will operate on a special schedule to be announced.

We all look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events!

Sincerely,

Tyrone Q. Byrd

Principal
http://www.fccps.org/gm/http://www.fccps.org/gm/


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OTHER IMPORTANT DATES

PARENT WALK-INS (PWIs):

Parents and guardians of high school students are invited to "walk-in" meetings with the principal on

the following dates:

The PWI's are informal, agenda-less and open to all whowish to come and ask questions, offer suggestions orsimply make comments on matters relating to the school

and its programs. Parents are asked to park in the E lotvisitors' spaces (near the flagpole) when attending a PWI.

EARLY RELEASE DATES

Dismissal at 1:45

September 14, 28

October 12, 26November 9, 23

December 14, 22

January 11, 25

February 8, 22

March 14, 28

April 11, 25

May 9

June 13 & 14

PARENT WALK-INS

October 12

November 9

December 14

January 11

February 8

March 14

April 11

May 9

June 13

7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m.

Mustang Caf

SPECIAL ED PARENT

MEETINGS WITH

PRINCIPAL BYRD

October 25November 22

January 24

February 28March 27

April 24

May 22

8:15-8:45 a.m.B121

Mustang Caf

GRADUATION

Wednesday, JUNE 13, 2012

5:00 P.M.DAR/Constitution Hall


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Welcome to the Writing Lab!

Dear Parents and Guardians of GMHS Students:

I want to inform you about a valuable service that is available for your child Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, and Friday afternoons from 3 to 4 o'clock in room A-130.

Now in its eleventh year, the Writing Lab exists to provide writing assistance to any and all studentsin any class, any discipline. Whether your child is a proficient writer who wants to brainstorm ideas for a

paper or is struggling with the technical aspects of writing, the Writing Lab will provide help.

As an English teacher and Writing Lab instructor, I hope to meet and assist many students with their

writing this year. I urge you to encourage your children to take advantage of this opportunity.

How does the lab work? While students may be referred to the lab by their classroom teachers, the

lab is also an informal drop-in program, and students may simply stop by for assistance.

The George Mason English Department is dedicated to meeting your child's writing needs in every

way possible, and the Writing Lab is just one more way we hope to accomplish this.

Sincerely,

Karin Tooze

English Department Chair

Writing Lab Instructor


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Math Lab!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As many of you already know, the Mathematics Department offers a Math Lab during all lunch

periods on odd days. This small group and individual tutoring service is available to all students.

Conveniently located next to the Mustang Caf, our Math Lab is run by Ms. Judy Knoke in room

D101. Students may bring their lunch with them. No appointment is necessary! Whether your child needs

help with basic skills, a challenging homework assignment or review assistance for an upcoming test, Ms.Knoke is ready to work with all of our students. Of course, all of our math teachers are available after school

for extra help.

The George Mason Mathematics Department is eager to provide necessary support to ensure thesuccess of your student. If you have further questions about the Math Lab or any facet of the mathematics

program, please contact me at any time. We appreciate your support of this program.

Sincerely yours,

Janet WeberK-12 Math CIRT

(703)248-5500 X3015

[email protected]


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GEORGE MASON HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY AND STAFF 2011-2012Phone Numbers and Email Addresses

GMHS 248-5500 + Extension Fax Number 248-5533

Email: Staffs name @fccps.org

ADMINISTRATIONMr. Tyrone Byrd, Principal 248-5505

(tbyrd@...)

Mr. Tim Guy, Assistant Principal 248-5595

(guyt@)

Mr. Ken Siekman, Assistant Principal 248-5515

(siekmank@...)Mr. Jonathon Pepper, Dean of Students 248-5515

(pepperj@...)

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICEROfficer Steve Rau 248-5549

(raus@)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SUPPORT STAFFMs. Debbie Flanigan, Mr. Byrds Secretary 248-5505

Ms. Edna Baldo, Finance Secretary 248-5545

Ms. Dorothy Clinton, APs Secretary 248-5515

Ms. Janice Nette, APs Secretary 248-5595

Ms. Robyn Savage, Attendance Secretary 248-5543

Attendance Line 248-5501

ATHLETICSTom Horn, Athletic Director 248-5598

(hornt@)

Ms. Vicki Galliher, Athletic Trainer Ext. 5583

(galliherv@)

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATIONMr. Steve Papelian 703-248-5523

(papelians@)

SCHOOL HEALTH AIDE/ASSOCIATEMs. Sandra Patricio 248-5530

(patricios@)

IB COORDINATOR/THE ACADEMICALLYADVANCED PROGRAM/HSMr.Asheesh Misra 248-5590

(misraa@...)

COUNSELINGMs. Amy Kurjanowicz, Director 248-5525

(kurjanowicza@...)

Ms. Nancy Goldman, Counselor 248-5525

(goldmann@)

Mr. Brad McAdam, Counselor 248-5525

(mcadamb@...)

Ms. Marcia Schumann, Counselor 248-5525

(schumannm@...)

Ms. Valerie Chesley, Counselor 248-5525(chesleyv@...)

Ms. Judy Bracken, College Career Specialist 248-5531

(brackenj@)

Mr. Adam Amerine, Asst. Testing Coordinator 248-5693

(amerinea@...)

Ms. Heather Richardson, Secretary 248-5525

Ms. Beth Ann Bird, Registrar 248-5526

COORDINATOR OF STUDENT SERVICESMs. Judy Becker 248-5540

(beckerjl@)

MEDIA CENTER

Ms. Lisa (Johnson) Myklestad 248-5541

(johnsonl@)

Ms. Lynette Kemp, Library Assistant 248-5542

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATIONMr. Frank Sheedy Ext. 3014

(sheedyf@)

Ms. Janice Wolner Ext. 3013

(wolnerj@)

TECHNOLOGY COORDINATORMr. Steve Knight 248-5532

(knights@)

ENGLISHMs. Elizabeth Rizzi, *CIRT Ext. 3100

(rizzie@...)

Ms. Bridget Dean-Pratt Ext. 3008(deanb@)

Ms. Karin Tooze, *DL Ext. 3020

(toozek@)

Mr. Brian Walsh Ext. 3007

(walshb@...)

Ms. Maggie Webster Ext. 3018

(websterma@...)

Ms. Melissa Raeder Ext. 3101

(raederme@...)

Ms. Joy Wagener Ext. 3047

(wagenerj@..)

Ms. Angela Weston, VM 3111

(westona@...)Ms. Christina Leigh Ext. 3046

(leighc@...)

Mr. Peter Laub Ext. 3104

(laubp@...)

ESOLMs. Chin Mah, *DL Ext. 3108

(mahc@...)

Mr. Ben Swartz Ext. 3053

(swartzb@...)

READING SPECIALISTMs. Sally Larisch TBA

(larischs@...)FINE AND PERFORMING ARTSMr. John Ballou Ext. 3057

(ballouj@)

Ms. Mary Jo West, *DL Ext. 3019

(westm@)

Mr. Ben Powell Ext. 4991

(powellb@...)

Mr. Marc Robarge Ext. 3037

(robargem@...)

Ms. Maria Shields Ext. 3085

(shieldsm@)

Ms. Pamela Ricker 248-5582

(rickerp@...)


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FAMILY LIFE EDUCATIONMs. Vicki Galliher 248-5583

(galliherv@)

WORLD LANGUAGESMs. Linda Johnsen,*CIRT Ext. 3062

(johnsenl@)Ms. Kirsten Albert Ext. 3040

(albert@)

Ms. Julie Bravin Ext. 3193

(bravinj@...)

Ms.Renata Carvalho Ext. 3088

(carvalhor@)Mr. Kent Foster Ext. 3048

(fosterk@...)

Ms. Holly Garcia Ext. 3102

(garciah@...)

Ms.Suzanne Planas, *DL Ext. 3039

(planass@)

Ms. Tina Kao Ext. 3075

(kaot@...)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/DRIVER EDMs. Vicki Galliher, *CIRT 248-5583

(galliherv@)

Mr. Brandon Dye Ext. 3016(dyeb@)

Mr. Tony Green,*DL Ext. 3079

(greent@...)

Ms. Jill McConnell Ext. 3086

(mcconnellj@...)

Mr. Chris Capannola Ext. 3022

(capannolac@)

SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTMs. Wendi Adkins Ext. 4805

(adkinsw@...)

SOCIAL STUDIESMr. Jeremy Shumpert, *CIRT, *DL Ext. 3074

(shumpertj@)Ms. Tammy Chincheck Ext. 3060

(chincheckt@)

Mr. Paul Ferentinos Ext. 3051

(ferentinosp@...)

Ms. Eleanor Hawkesworth Ext. 3105

(hawkesworthe@...)

Ms. Holly Herrington Ext. 3077

(herringtonh@...)

Ms. Pam Mahony Ext. 3001

(mahonyp@...)

Dr. Nisha Sensharma Ext. 3076

(sensharman@...)

Mr. Chris Pikrallidas Ext. 3006(pikrallidasc@)

Mr. Jamie Scharff Ext. 3063

(scharffj@)

MATHEMATICSMs. Janet Weber, *CIRT Ext. 3015

(weberj@...)

Ms. Erika Simmons Ext. 3091

(simmonse@...)

Mr. Joel Block Ext. 3069

(blockj@...)

Ms. Kate Dirga Ext. 3083

(dirgak@)

Ms. Jennifer Jayson Ext. 3081

(jaysonj@...)

Ms. Judy Knoke Ext. 3089

(knokej@)

Ms. Sarah Meservey 248-5567

(meserveys@...)

Mr. Will Snyder Ext. 3052

(snyderw@...)

Mr. Erik Healey, *DL Ext. 3023

(healeye@...)Ms. Mo Smith Ext. 3058

(smithm2@...)

SCIENCEMr. Bryan Harris, *CIRT, *DL Ext. 3049

(harrisb@...)

Mr. Mark Sokolowski Ext. 3042

(sokolowskim@...)

Ms. Carey Cannon Ext. 3003

(cannonc@)

Ms. Martina Goss Ext. 3012

(gossm@)

Dr. Peter Mecca Ext. 3043

(meccap@...)Ms. Jennifer Parsons Ext. 3093

(parsonsj@...)

Mr. Jonathan Pepper Ext. 3184

(pepperj@...)

Ms. Jessica Naftzinger Ext. 3095

(naftzingerj@...)

Ms. Maggie Wiseman Ext. 3094

(wisemanm@)

Dr. Dana Wiseman Ext. 3184

(wisemand@...)

SPECIAL EDUCATIONMs. Jennifer York, *DL Ext. 3033

(yorkj@...)Mr. Jamie Lahy Ext. 3026

(lahyj@...)

Ms. Susan Cassidy Ext. 3196

(cassidys@...)

Ms. Alison Johnson Ext. 3087

(johnsona@...)

Ms. Stephanie Ciskowski Ext. 3009

(ciskowskis@...)

Mr. Chris Carrico Ext. 3036

(carricoc@...)

Mr. Diran Cowell Ext. 3030

(cowelld@...)

Ms. Karilinn Sommers Ext. 3728(sommersk@...)

TRANSITION SPECIALISTMs. Liz McCarthy Ext. 3064

(mccarthye@...)

*CIRTInstruction and Curriculum Resource Teacher

*DLDepartment Leader

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