As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, for the Presidents Day holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 19. See the complete 2018-19 school year calendar.
The two major oral health diseases are tooth decay (dental cavities) and gum (periodontal) disease. Both diseases are influenced by nutrition and diet. Nutrition plays an important role in the development of teeth and oral tissue. Dental cavities result from the interaction between the tooth, oral bacteria, and dietary carbohydrates (sugar and starch).
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that forms on our teeth and turns the sugars and starches in our food into acids. These acids act on the tooth enamel and cause tooth decay. If high-acid producing or sugary foods (raisins, cookies, cakes, potato chips) are consumed, they should be eaten with meals, not as snacks. Cheeses, popcorn, raw fruits and vegetables are low-acid producing food and make healthy snacks.
To prevent dental disease, remember to:
- Brush teeth after every meal with fluoridated toothpaste.
- Floss teeth daily.
- Visit the dentist and dental hygienist regularly.
- Eat a nutritionally balanced diet.
Avoid foods that stay in the mouth a long time and stick to teeth (raisins, hard candies, and caramels).
The Fairfax County Park Authority will begin a master plan revision for Grist Mill Park in the Mount Vernon District. The planning process will help guide the future of this well-loved park. Members of the public are invited to attend a
public information meeting on:
March 4, 2019 at 7 p.m.
In the Woodley Hills Elementary School Cafeteria,
8718 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria, VA.
A project webpage has been created where you can find out more information about the park and the planning process, as well as provide comments and request project updates. Please visit the project webpage, Grist Mill Park Master Plan Revision, which will be updated throughout the master planning process to keep you informed.
We welcome your thoughts and questions on the Grist Mill Park Master Plan Revision! You can always reach us via e-mail at parkmail@fairfaxcounty.gov.
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February 18: President's Day – School Closed
March 11: Student Early Dismissal – 12:30pm
April 5: Student Holiday - School Closed
April 15-19: Spring Break
African American History Month
National Career and Technical Education Month
School Board Appreciation Month in Virginia
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