Virginia Beach Friends School http://friends-school.org Celebrating 55 years of educational excellence. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Independent Documentary “No Way Out But One” Virginia Premiere http://friends-school.org/2012/04/04/independent-documentary-no-way-out-but-one-virginia-premier/ http://friends-school.org/2012/04/04/independent-documentary-no-way-out-but-one-virginia-premier/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:23:01 +0000 tbarbara http://friends-school.org/?p=2263

Please make a special note on your calendar to attend the Virginia premiere of the independent documentary, “NO WAY OUT BUT ONE.”  The film chronicles the remarkable, true story of Holly Collins and her children, the first American family to be granted asylum by the Dutch government as a result of domestic violence.

The award-winning husband and wife team of Garland Waller and Barry Nolan, spent two years producing this shocking documentary that exposes the systemic failure of the family court system to protect those who need their help the most – the children.

WHEN:     Thursday, April 26th, 5:30, meet Garland Waller and Barry Nolan (producers), 6:00 Screening
WHERE:     Beach Movie Bistro,  941 Laskin Rd.,  Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Entry:        $5.00 at the door (Entry includes light refreshments).  Full food menu and cash bar available.
RSVP:        April 20th to this address: nowayoutbutone@gmail.com

The Institute on Violence, Abuse, and Trauma presented “No Way Out But One” with the Award for Media Excellence.  Past awards for numerous productions include Best Social Documentary at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival, the Grand Prize at the International Film Festival of New York, and the Iris Award for Best Entertainment.  Screenings have taken place in San Diego, Boston, and New York.

Many of you know Garland as an alumna of Virginia Beach Friends School, the sponsor of the annual Teacher Jane Book Award and a former member of Meeting.  We welcome her back to the area.

Watch trailer here: nowayoutbutone.com

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T. Lauren and T. Andy get into character!

WhoDunIt?  That was the question last evening at the Virginia Beach Friends School Mystery Dinner.  Staff and students came together to entertain a great crowd including parents, students, alumni, meeting members and extended family and friends.  T. Megan’s outstanding directorial skills were quite apparent throughout the evening.  Attendees watched for clues intently as to who killed Lord Ninny.  After the main action everyone enjoyed a great Italian dinner,  bid on student art during the silent auction and voted for their guess as to “whodunit.”  Students participated in an impromptu snowball fight, returning for the thrilling denouement.  The guilty party was discovered and those who guessed correctly were eligible for a variety of drawings.  The most eagerly anticipated prize, Head of School for a Day was won by none other than Nina R.  Congratulations Nina!

]]> http://friends-school.org/2012/02/12/mystery-dinner-theatre/feed/ 0 Elizabeth and Sandy LaPrelle visit VBFS http://friends-school.org/2012/02/12/elizabeth-and-sandy-laprelle-visit-vbfs/ http://friends-school.org/2012/02/12/elizabeth-and-sandy-laprelle-visit-vbfs/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:46:36 +0000 tbarbara http://friends-school.org/?p=2097 Noted musicians and story tellers Elizabeth and Sandy LaPrelle visited VBFS Thursday, bringing Appalachian culture alive for students and teachers alike.  Demonstrating story telling by use of a “cranky”, singing ballads and playing banjo, the daughter/mother duo shared their skills with Early Lower, Middle and Upper School students at two presentations in the Library.  The LaPrelles joined the Cottage Thursday evening, performing  to a packed house of students and parents.  Thank you ladies for a wonderful evening!  For more information about Elizabeth LaPrelle, go to  http://www.old97wrecords.com/elizabeth-laprelle/about.htm.

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Whether a prospective or current family, you are invited to attend this year’s second Parent’s Toolbox, “Your child: how to enhance study skills, improve reading strategies and build resiliency.”  Common concerns and topics for discussion include homework, how much assistance is too much, should children be allowed to fail and coping with student stress.

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In this annual public speaking event, hosted by Norfolk Collegiate this year, students in area private schools competed in the categories of: Prose, Poetry, Storytelling, and Original Oratory.

VBFS Team members included: Ana Huckins, Sydney Scolamiero, Isabella Shuchet, Channa Schachet Briskin, Zack Harris, Samantha Paladini, Ian Militello, Reid Merritt, and Elizabeth Thomas.  Samantha received first place in Girls’ Prose, Reid placed second for Boys’ Prose and Elizabeth won third place in the category of Girls’ Poetry.

Congratulations to everyone for a job well done!!
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Virginia Beach Friends School and the American Red Cross are sponsoring a blood drive at the Wilson Center (gym) from 11:30AM to 4:30PM.  Walk-ins are welcome but preregistration is preferred.  Just visit the American Red Cross at http://www.redcrossblood.org/, click on “enter a sponsor code”, enter VBFS and register.

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Over 100 students, from Hampton Roads participated in the Old Donation Chess Center Chess Tournament on October 29th.  Amid stiff competition, Jake H. and Duncan G. came in 11th in their respective K-12 divisions.  In the K-5 division, Ava and Blake N. finished 7th in the overall team competition.

The Friends School Chess Club meets weekly in T. Danny’s room and there has been quite a bit of interest.  Students of all ages enjoy a good game of Chess!  

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