School Notes
Kenmore Middle School sixth grader Inmar Castillo-Hernandez received the AAA National Lifesaving Medal. Castillo-Hernandez is one of eight students nationally to receive the award. Castillo-Hernandez was nominated for his actions as a fifth grade safety patrol at Carlin Springs Elementary School. He patrolled the bus loop at Carlin Springs where on June 12, he pulled a Pre-K student out of harm’s way during dismissal. As a teacher was leading a line of students to the bus, one child broke free from the line and started running toward the bus lane. Castillo-Hernandez stopped the child and pulled her back onto the sidewalk, preventing her from entering the lane where a bus was moving forward. The three teachers who witnessed the act stated that if Castillo-Hernandez had not reacted as quickly as he did, the child would have been seriously injured. The awards ceremony will take place on May 30 at the AAA Mid-Atlantic’s Foundation for Safety & Education annual Outstanding Safety Patrol luncheon in Baltimore.
Cosmic Dreaming at Marymount
Marymount University’s 2013 Portfolio in Motion student fashion show, “Cosmic Dreaming,” featured creations designed by Marymount fashion design students and alumni. The 2013 show premiered on Thursday, May 2.
“Flourishing After 55”
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for May 19-25.
Crime
The following incidents were reported by the Arlington Police Department.
Bulletin Board
Thursday/May 9 Meeting. 7 p.m. at Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St. Learn about the construction of Chain Bridge and 10 other bridges that connect D.C. with the suburbs. Free. Visit www.arlingtonhistoricalsociety.org for more. Meeting. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Key Bridge Marriott. Arlington County Board Chair Walter Tejada will make remarks. There will also be a panel discussion. RSVP to www.rosslynva.org/rsvp.
Woman’s Club of Arlington Holds Art Show and Sale
Those braving the rain storm on the evening of April 19 to attend The Woman’s Club’s Art Show and Sale enjoyed some great art, delicious snacks and objects to bid on for the Silent Auction and “Boozy Cake” raffles.
Register for Bike to Work Day
On Friday May 17, Commuter Connections and the Washington Area Bicyclist Association will co-sponsor the region’s annual Bike to Work Day.
‘Over the Edge’
Rappellers raise funds for Special Olympics Virginia.
On Friday, May 3, 50 people went “over the edge” and rappelled down the outside of the Crystal City Hilton to raise $50,000 for Special Olympics Virginia.
Help Identify Suspect in Bank Robbery
he Arlington County Police Department’s Homicide/Robbery Unit, along with the FBI’s Washington Field Office, is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a bank robbery suspect captured on surveillance footage.
Orange Line
Go Dancing At the Ballroom at Artisphere, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Call 703-228-1850. Salsa Tuesdays. 7:30-8:30 p.m. dance class; 8:30-11 p.m. dancing. Dance Wednesdays. 7:30-8:30 p.m. dance classes; 8:30-11 p.m. dancing. Tickets are $15/$12 at door. On Wednesdays, dance at Artisphere to zydeco, cajun, rock, R&B and swing. 11:01 Saturday Nights. Starts at 11:01 p.m. Late-night dance party. Tickets are $15/$12 students. Clarendon Farmers Market. Year-round, has locally produced breads and pastries, organic vegetables, flowers, soap, sorbet and more. Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Courthouse Parking Lot, 3195 North Wilson Blvd., Arlington. Also year-round on Wednesdays from 3-7 p.m. at Clarendon Metro Station. Visit www.Clarendon.org. Call 703-812-8881.
AMEN Becomes Arlington Thrive
Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN) will now be known as Arlington Thrive.
Arlington Bulletin Board May 1
Information on events taking place in Arlington.
4th Annual Move Me Festival Resonates at Kenmore
Bowen McCauley Dance hosted the 4th Annual Move Me Festival on Saturday afternoon, April 27, at the Kenmore Middle School.
Economics of Student Success
Schools use Title I funds to target individual needs.
Eight Arlington elementary schools are undergoing improvement plans after failing to meet all of their federal annual measurable objectives (AMO) last year as required by the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.
Institute To Honor Area’s Emerging Black Leaders
Awards spotlight “Top 10 under 40.”
On Tuesday, May 7, the Virginia Leadership Institute will hold its “Top 10 Under 40” awards, to honor 10 of the region’s rising young African American leaders in business, community involvement and politics.