School Board talks safety after stabbing — “The topic of gun violence and the tragic stabbing of a student in Alexandria City both part of the discussion for the Alexandria City School Board.” [ABC7]
It’s Friday — Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High of 77 and low of 65. Sunrise at 5:46 am and sunset at 8:31 pm. [Weather.gov]
AWLA launches pet photo contest — “One of Alexandria’s most popular photo contests launched Wednesday.” [Alexandria Living Magazine]
Mount Vernon Trail celebrates 50 years — “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Mount Vernon Trail, a paltry number by our area’s historic standards, but one that merits celebration, not to mention learning a bit of its fascinating history.” [Alexandria Times]
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Preschool, a play-based, half-day preschool in the heart of Old Town, Alexandria has limited openings for the ’23-’24 school year.
SPEP offers:
- 18 month old – Kindergarten classes
- Full day Kindergarten option (3 days/week)
- Early Care
- Transportation (ages 3+)
- Weekly Field Trips (ages 3+)
- Financial Aid available
Monarch Montessori School located in the heart of Del Ray is enrolling children 6 weeks to 6 years of age for our half day and full day program.
Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday-Friday. Monarch Montessori School is open year round, with intermittent breaks.
Children engage in self-directed, self-initiated activities under the guidance of a trained Montessori teacher. Classroom sizes range from 8-12 students. Our robust curriculum includes botany, sensorial activities, the social graces, culture, math, science, practical life, geography, music appreciation and language arts.
You’ll get half off of the registration fee when you register and begin care with us before April 30, 2023.
Del Ray Dog Fest & Yappy Hour
The 1st Annual Del Ray Dog Fest is a fun outdoor event that will include dog-centered activities, dog menu items, live music, vendors and food on Sunday, April 2 from 11am- 3pm at the George Washington Middle School parking lot.