CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
To our Bobcat Family and Friends:
As the Mayfield Staff and City of Manassas Schools work diligently to finalize alternative arrangements for the continuation of the school year, we find ourselves in need of some essential supplies. Parents are encouraged to send student supplies from our supply list that we ask for in August. The following are the items we are in need of:
Packets of wide ruled notebook paper Safety Scissors Glue Sticks Hi-liters
Blue or Black Pens Red Pens #2 Pencils (no mechanical pencils) Large Erasers
Box of 12 Colored Pencils Tissues Pencil Box or Zippered Pouch Hand Sanitizer
50 Milk Crates
Drop off Location: Boys and Girls Club, 9501 Dean Park Drive, Manassas
Gift Cards : If you would prefer to donate a gift card to Borders, Barnes & Noble, Staples, etc, please contact Michele Childs at 703-330-0204.
Volunteer Opportunities : If you are available during the upcoming week between the hours of 8-6, there will be a sign up sheet at the meeting for Mayfield parents on Sunday at 2 pm at OHS. Help may not be needed but we would like to compile a list of available people.
As many of you know, the excessive snow loads from the recent storms have caused sections of the roof structure at Mayfield to be compromised. Due to the unsafe conditions and because the safety of the staff and students is of highest priority, the school will be closed until further notice. This has presented a very challenging moment for the school division. It is our desire to have students at alternate locations beginning Monday, February 22, 2010. Mayfield students WILL NOT attend school next week.
Division and school staff have been working around the clock to prepare instructional accommodations for students. Mayfield serves approximately 1000 students and finding facilities and discussing negotiations to accommodate them takes time. The staff sincerely appreciates the patience and support the Mayfield community has given as solutions were sought to continue instruction.
A special meeting will be held for Mayfield parents on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at Osbourn High School (9005 Tudor Lane, Manassas). A meeting for Spanish speaking families will be held at the same location at 4:30 p.m. Staff will share an overview of what has transpired over the last week and what the plans are to continue instruction. All attendees are asked to wear black and gold to show their Mayfield pride and support. Due to the anticipated number of attendees and the size of the auditorium, we ask that only parents and their Mayfield student attend the meeting.
An additional meeting will be held the following week with specific details regarding transportation and the breakdown of classes. Parents will receive information through the Alert Now system, the division and school websites and Cable Channel 18.
February 15, 2010 at 9:36 pm
Andy,
Can you please explain why these donations are needed? When I went to school, it was up to my mother to supply me with school supplies. I pay enough in taxes, that such donations should not be needed.
Were many items lost becase of the roof issue, and it is unsafe to enter the school to retrive the items?
Why does the City feel it is OK to segregate students based on their ethnicty?
February 17, 2010 at 7:14 am
This seems to me exactly the sort of thing for which we have the rainy (er, snowy) day fund. Since you’ve said this situation will be mostly covered by insurance, why isn’t the City considering paying for all bona fide needs and replenish the fund from insurance? Get a p-card issued specifically for buying for these needs and its easy to track for reimbursement.