City of Fredericksburg students begin the 2014-15 school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2014.
Hugh Mercer Elementary School
James Monroe Varsity Football Schedule 2014
By Susan Larson
James Monroe Yellow Jackets begin their 2014 varsity football season at 7 p.m. August 29, with an away game against Stafford.
All ten regular season games are scheduled at 7 p.m. Friday evenings. Home games are played in Maury Stadium, located at Kenmore Avenue, Hanover Street and George Street.
Varsity football head coach is Rich Serbay. The assistant coaches are Darryl Dyson, Sr., Val Folden, Kenton Griffin, Eddie Haynes, Don Joy, George Major, Jonathan Phipps and Sammy Serbay.
UMW Freezes Hiring in Response to State Budget Shortfall
By Susan Larson
University of Mary Washington (UMW) President Richard Hurley ordered a hiring freeze this week in light of the projected state budget shortfall of $2.4 billion over three years announced by Gov. Terry McAuliffe.
Yellow Jackets Prevail Over Stafford
By Susan Larson
The Yellow Jackets pulled it out in overtime, defeating the Stafford Indians 24 – 23 in the first varsity football game of the 2014 season.
“Stafford dominated in the first half,” said color commentator Bob Blackman on Fbedu educational access channel 18 on Cox Cable. James Monroe came to life in the second half. With less than a minute left in the fourth quarter, the Yellow Jackets scored, ending regulation play in a 17 – 17 tie.
UMW Eagle Nation Day Filled with Family Fun
By Susan Larson
The second annual Eagle Nation Day will be hosted by the University of Mary Washington Athletics department beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6. It will be held at the Battleground Athletic Complex off Hanover Street and on the UMW campus in Fredericksburg. The first 500 children and youth will receive a free t-shirt.
UMW Public Events September 2014
Prepared by UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The following September 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, September 4 – Sunday, October 5 Exhibition, The [Visual] Poetry of Logical Ideas with Arthur Hash; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; Tuesday- Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
Five Tips for Starting the Semester with a Bang
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
Back-to- school has its own resolutions, just like New Year’s Day. Our children are excited, book bag packed and ready! This is a great time to start some new school habits. Here are five tips for starting the semester with a bang.
Tips to Improve Your Child’s Reading Comprehension
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level in-home tutoring.
Many of my blog posts are written because I see a trend in the assessments completed by students in need of tutoring. Lately, I have seen an increasing number of students who are struggling with reading comprehension.
UMW Dedicates Information and Technology Convergence Center
By Erika Spivey, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The University of Mary Washington formally dedicated its Information and Technology Convergence Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Sept. 18.
The four-story, 77,000 square-foot structure opened to students in August. The building is located adjacent to Simpson Library and straddling Campus Walk.
UMW Public Events October 2014
By the University of Mary Washington Office of Media and Public Relations
The following October 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Thursday, October 2 Reading, Thursday Poem Series,Tim Waltonen reads Seamus Heaney; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Bullying Prevention Month Resources
By Terry Vittone, copywriter, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Wouldn’t it be great if 31 of the most current and useful resources for school bullying prevention AND 31 profiles of the most influential “Difference Makers” in the world of school bullying prevention were all assembled in one place?
Well, yeah.
Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars Returns October 11
By Susan Larson
The second annual Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Dodd Auditorium on the University of Mary Washington (UMW) campus.
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A Parent’s [New] Favorite Question
“What did you learn?” will become your favorite parenting question.
How Your Words Can Encourage Your Child
Use your language to encourage the behavior you want to see.
UMW Public Events, December 2014
These events at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) are open to the public.
Thank Sarah Hale for Thanksgiving Day
We have a national Thanksgiving celebration thanks to Sarah Hale and her 38-year letter writing campaign.
Fredericksburg Christian Wins First State Football Championship
The Eagles finished the season 11-0.
TEDx Talk in Stafford County
Tickets are on sale for the November 15, 2014, TEDxDrewMiddleSchool.
Talking to Your Child about Their Report Card
“Asking open ended questions about the semester and your student’s performance will help them develop the ability to self-evaluate,” said Elizabeth Colon.
UMW Grad, Movie Exec Shares His Key to Innovation
NBC Universal executive Daniel R. Wolfe spent two days at UMW as the 2014-15 Executive-in-Residence.
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