Yorktown High School - 5201 N. 28th Street - Arlington, VA 22207

Parents and Students: Be part of FTC panel on mobile phone use
Town Hall Meeting on Mobile Commerce on Tuesday, May 6
Representatives of the Federal Trade Commission would like to hold a roundtable of teens and their parents on how kids use their mobile phones.  The PTA seeks the assistance of a small group of parents and teens to participate in the roundtable.  The event is located at 601 New Jersey Ave, NW, at 4:30 P.M.

FAMILY NETWORK:
PANEL ON BEACH WEEK NETS TWO LOCAL ARTICLES
As Beach Week Beckons, Parents Grapple With Concerns
 
Read the March 15 article in the Sun Gazette by Kristen Armstrong

Annual Rite of Passage Questioned
Some parents say Beach Week revelry isn't worth the long-term consequences.  Read what Gretchen Crowe's report in the Catholic Herald

YHS To Honor Graduate Hall of Fame Members
Friday, May 23rd at 7:00 P.M. in the Yorktown Theatre
 
Celebrate these special newly chosen role models (all YHS graduates) who will continue to be an inspiration to Yorktown students. The Yorktown Hall of Fame and Inspiration Committee invites you to a ceremony and reception to induct new members of the Hall of Fame.  The names will be announced in a press release on May 9, 2008.  To see the current Hall of Fame members go to http://yorktownalums.org

FAMILY NETWORK: PARENTING WITH SUCCESS - THE TEEN YEARS
Wednesdays from April 2nd to May 7th at T.J. Middle School
 
A practical approach to guiding teens to be responsible, cooperative, and independent through building strong relationships.  Every Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.
(Advanced registration required: 703-228-1551 or cfuentes@arlingtonva.us)

Next PTA Meeting
Features Election of Officers
Monday, April 21
at 7:30 P.M. in Room 1B

 View April's Agenda

High School to College Gap Year Article

Minutes from March meeting


This page was last updated on April 18, 2008


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Join the PTA - Help Us Reach 100% Participation

Every parent should join the PTA to show support for the programs, projects and activities we support to enrich quality education at Yorktown. By joining, you will help the PTA continue to sponsor these worthwhile programs. In addition, as a PTA member, you qualify for discounts at Barnes and Noble, FedEx, and Kinko's.

Dues are $10.75 per member, the same as last year. Contributions in excess of dues are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to the Yorktown PTA. Thank you for supporting the PTA.

Questions? Contact Fran Waddell at 703-533-7382 or
Send Fran an e-mail.
 

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To confirm sports and other activities, contact the YHS Activities Hotline at 703-228-5361.

To contact the YHS main office or other departments/staff,
call 703-228-5400, 8
a.m.- 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
All teachers have
voice mail that can be accessed through calling the main office.


The Arlington School SNOW LINE provides updates on school closings or
delayed openings.  Call 1-866-322-4277.
 
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