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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.”
June 16 workshop for siblings of kids with special needs
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 06/10/17 / Education / Health & Safety / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Sibshops are lively, action-packed events that celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. At the workshop which takes place on Friday, June 16, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m., brothers and sisters, age 8–12 years old, can talk about the challenges and joys of having a sibling who has a disability.
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Enrollment for optional student accident insurance starts July 1
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 06/10/17 / Business / Education / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection /
Student accident insurance is not only for those without health insurance. Optional student accident insurance is a secondary level of coverage for those students who are already covered under a parent or guardian’s primary insurance plan.
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King second grade teacher Rebecca Kronthal nominated for Region IV Teacher of the Year
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FROM Prince William County Schools 06/07/17 / Education / People & Places / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
King Elementary second-grade teacher Rebecca Kronthal, 2016-17 PWCS Teacher of the Year, is the School Division’s nominee for the Virginia Region IV Teacher of the Year. The Virginia Department of Education will select the 2018 Mary V. Bicouvaris Virginia Teacher of the Year from among the teachers selected as regional teachers of the year.
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Governor signs laws at Forest Park High School on bullying and suicide prevention
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FROM Prince William County Schools 06/07/17 / Education / Health & Safety / People & Places / State Government / Woodbridge / Kids Konnection /
Governor Terry McAuliffe signed two bills at Forest Park High School June 6. The laws that become effective July 1 are designed to change the environment at Virginia schools, enhance professional development for school counselors, and save lives.
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Independent Hill Library marks 30-year milestone and names pavilion for Joyce Phillips
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FROM Prince William County Reports 05/24/17 / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Books & Libraries / Kids Konnection / Volunteering /
Joyce Phillips, a former chairman of the Prince William Library Board of Trustees and a retired school teacher, was honored recently when the pavilion at Independent Hill Neighborhood Library in Manassas was named the Joyce Phillips Pavilion during the library's 30th anniversary celebration.
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Eighth graders design and build roller coaster at Kings Dominion
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From Prince William County Schools 05/16/17 / Business / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection /
Rippon Middle School eighth grade students had the chance to participate in Kings Dominion’s Coaster Mania competition where they designed and built a gravity coaster of their own. The coasters are on display for all park visitors to see.
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TODAY’S COLUMN - Keeping children’s playgrounds safe – at every age
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FROM Prince William County Fire & Rescue 04/23/17 / Health & Safety / Kids Konnection /
According to Safest Playground, More than 200,000 chidren are injured annually, on playgrounds across the U.S. that result in visiting the emergency room. Parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, camp counselors, and others are reminded to take safety precautions because children are vulnerable to playground-related injuries and fatalities. Tips follow.
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Upcoming May sessions at libraries aim to help children get ready for kindergarten
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 04/20/17 / Education / People & Places / Books & Libraries / Kids Konnection /
Parents can help children who will enter kindergarten in August 2017 get excited about starting school and foster their successful transition to kindergarten. Take him or her to a Kindergarten Readiness session offered by staff from Prince William County Public Schools during May at Prince William County Public Library locations
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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,
