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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 15 Mrs. Sherry Roberson, Principal at The Merit School of Stafford (K-5), is dedicated to an individualized approach that builds strong relationships with the families she serves. As the leader of a school that has grown tremendously in that past four years, her commitment to a positive change in education is exuded through her support of her families, staff and students. With a remarkable team of teachers by her side, The Merit School of Stafford is bringing education into the future. We have been so happy with the addition of Advanced Concepts to our program at The Merit School of Stafford. The students in our K-5 program get the opportunity to be fully immersed in their education working not only with their peers and classroom teachers, but with the com- munity around us." -Sherry Roberson Mrs. Julie George, Principal at The Merit School of Prince William (K-3), shows a great love for her school and works hard to provide students with a caring and compas- sionate learning environment that nurtures the unique qualities of each student. Ms. George is very supportive of her amazing team of teachers that have built quality learning environments designed to inspire forward thinking. Advanced Concepts has been a wonderful addition to our curriculum and has enabled our teachers to teach outside the box. It has provided our students the opportunity to learn in a fun environment and has opened up new adventures for our students." -Julie George Mrs. Carey Michalowski, Director at The Merit School of Old Town Manassas (JK-K), will be the first school leader to incorporate Advanced Concepts with early childhood education. In addition to introducing an Advanced Concepts Kindergarten Program, she will also offer an Advanced Concepts Junior Kindergarten Program. Her expe- rienced teachers have developed exciting Advanced Concepts that are sure to set a new standard for quality education. We are very excited to become one of the newest schools to partner with Advanced Concepts. Our Junior Kindergarten program is the first in the family of schools to have Advanced Concepts as part of the curriculum." - Carey Michalowski Mrs. Ashleigh Balsamo, Junior Kindergarten teacher at The Merit School of Old Town Manassas, is proud to introduce her first Advanced Concept: "Celebrating the Whole Child". She plans to take her students on a journey that will lead to better self-awareness and world- mindfulness. This year, junior kindergarteners will celebrate the most important person in history, THEM! Students will participate in a variety of hands-on activities that will get them excited about who they are and what they can do with their imagination and a little "can do" spirit. From their minds down to their bones, students will examine how they can change the world, and see how the world can change them, too. With so many possibilities ahead, this junior kindergarten class is sure to be an adventure they will not soon forget!" - Mrs. Ashleigh Balsamo Mrs. Barbara Phillips, Kindergarten teacher at The Merit School of Prince William, will con- tinue her second year as an Advanced Concept teacher with: "Fine and Performing Arts." Kindergartners will participate in an engaging and immersive environment as they become leaders in art, music, and theater. Students will study our dynamic and diverse world of art through hands-on experiences, in collaboration with the community around us. While building upon prior knowledge of music, dance, and drama, students will demonstrate developed skills through a variety of mediums. With so many open hearts and minds, it's sure to be a memorable year." - Mrs. Barbara Phillips The first-grade duo at The Merit School of Stafford is Mrs. Corinthia Albritton and Mrs. Lynda Raynore! They will lead their classes beyond our world and navigate space with their Advanced Concept: "Our World and Beyond." Open your mind as we journey through time and space to discover the story of 'us.' Our spaceship will guide us through the cosmos as we first take a view of the Earth 250 million years ago and then travel beyond our imaginations...students will gain a better under- standing of Earth's position and learn how our understanding of the universe has changed throughout time. Students will also highlight key scientists that have influenced our perspec- tives on the universe and enjoy several opportunities in our community to expand our in-class lessons." - Mrs. Corinthia Albritton and Mrs. Lynda Raynore Mrs. Karen Smithson, 2nd/3rd grade teacher at The Merit School of Prince William, has chosen: "A Walk Through History." She is excited to travel through time with her students and open their eyes to past. We live in a historically rich area that whispers the stories of the past. This year, our class will examine key events throughout history, visit some of the most historical sites in our area and take a microscope to many influential leaders that have made America what it is today." ADVANCED CONCEPT TEACHERS Advanced Concepts for 2019-2020 School Year SCHOOL LEADERSHIP ...students will go beyond the basics with an exciting and challenging environment that will fuel their hunger for learning. We are very excited to become one ...students will go beyond the ...students will go beyond the basics with an exciting and basics with an exciting and challenging environment that challenging environment that will fuel their hunger for learning. will fuel their hunger for learning. " " " " " " " The Merit School of Stafford is bringing education into the FUTURE. [ [