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Virginia State Veterinarian issues Entry Permit for Santa’s Reindeer
From Virginia Departments of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) and Wildlife Resources (DWR) 12/23/24 / Agriculture / Breaking News / Health & Safety / State Government / Transportation / Kids Konnection /
Santa’s visit to Virginia may be brief each year, but it’s still vitally important to our state agricultural industry that his reindeer are healthy,” VDACS State Veterinarian Dr. Charlie Broaddus said. “It’s a privilege to issue permits for entry for Santa, and I hope he enjoys some fresh local Virginia milk and that the reindeer get plenty of Virginia grown carrots during their visit.”
Black history programs Feb. 17, Feb. 24 at Chinn Park and Potomac libraries
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FROM Prince William County Government 02/04/18 / Education / History / Books & Libraries / Kids Konnection /
Black History Month programs at the libraries will feature a puppet show, stories from black history and black authors and Freedom Quilt squares.
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VDOE seeking organizations around Virginia to participate in summer food service program
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FROM VIrginia Department of Education 02/01/18 / Federal Government / Good Eating / Health & Safety / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) is seeking partners to participate in the commonwealth’s Summer Food Service Program to ensure that children have access to nutritious meals during months when school is not in session.
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Physical education classes using heart zone monitors to improve learning and health
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 01/30/18 / Education / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection /
PE teachers are making classes more engaging with the use of Heart Zone Monitors that give students the chance to see their effort levels. Students wear the monitors on their arm during cardio-respiratory endurance activities, where they can see changes in their heart rate as they participate in class.
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Two charged with strangulation in domestic-related cases; one charged with felony child abuse
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FROM Prince William County Police Department Reports 01/29/18 / Gainesville / Health & Safety / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Prince William County Police Department's arrest log for Monday, Jan. 29, 2018.
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Hylton High School cheerleaders post a state championship
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FROM Prince William County Schools reports 01/20/18 / Education / People & Places / Kids Konnection /
Hylton High School; varsity cheerleaderes are the 2017 All County champions, Cardinal District champions, Occoquan Region champion and Class 6 state champs.
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A Prince William school employee and an Osbourn Park graduate receive human rights awards
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 01/20/18 / Education / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection / Volunteering /
Richmond Hill, supervisor of student assistance and prevention programs for Prince William County Public Schools; and Iyana Cones, a special education aide at Osbourn Park High School, were among those honored at the Prince William County Human Rights Commission Universal Human Rights Day Celebration.
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New PWC-funded water park for children planned to open in Woodbridge on Memorial Day weekend
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/20/18 / Local Government / Money & Taxes / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection / Parks & Recreation /
Work to replace the 23-year-old children's pool at Andrew Leitch Park with a new children’s water park is continuing, according to a county government report on Jan. 19. A Memorial Day weekend opening is planned for the new facility that will include such features as Misty Mountain, Sneaky Soaker, Bloomin’ Soaker, Geyser, Solo Spurt, Gusher, Funbrella and Bubble Trouble.
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Novant Health UVA Health System is restricting visitors due to flu precautions
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FROM Novant Health UVA Health System 01/11/18 / Breaking News / Haymarket / Health & Safety / Manassas / Kids Konnection /
Out of concern for the health and well-being of our patients, Novant Health UVA Health System is asking the community to restrict visitors age 12 and under due to the widespread outbreak of the flu virus. This restriction is effective on Friday, Jan. 12 at 7 a.m. until further notice.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
