🌱 What do consultants say about Bethel Manor Elementary’s future?

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• What do consultants say about Bethel Manor Elementary’s future?

Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 70 degrees.
• Monday: A couple of morning showers, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
• Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Consultants recommend replacement of at least 4 York County schools (pilotonline.com subscription) — Bethel Manor families are being told consultants support sticking with renovation plans for Bethel Manor Elementary, even as they urge York County to fully replace several other aging schools over the next decade. Their report outlines hundreds of millions in recommended rebuilds, possible school consolidations, and a potential 1% sales tax referendum to help fund long-term construction needs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bethel Manor

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Saturday September 12

• 2026 Supernova International Ska Festival - Multiday Pass →
  Fort Monroe National Monument, Fort Monroe
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday September 6

• Beginner-Friendly Yoga →
  Holistic Concoctions, 13641 Warwick Blvd. Suite A, Newport News
  9:00 am

Monday September 7

• Labor Day - No School
  Poquoson , VA 23662
• Labor Day →
  Newport News, VA Calendar Newport News, VA 23607
  8:00 am
• Architectural Review Board Meeting →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar
  5:00 pm
• Architectural Review Board Meeting - Canceled →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar
  5:00 pm

Tuesday September 8

• Neighborhood Recreation & Parks Council Committee Meeting →
  Newport News, VA Calendar, 700 Towne Center Dr., Newport News
  9:00 am
• City Council Regular Meeting →
  Newport News, VA Calendar, Behind City Hall 2400 Washington Ave, Newport News
  7:00 pm

Thursday September 10

• Food Bank Distribution →
  Poquoson, VA Calendar, Emmaus Baptist Church 814 Yorktown Rd, Poquoson
  10:00 am

Friday September 11

• 9/11 Never Forgotten: 25th Anniversary Honor & Remembrance Ceremony
  Newport News Community Gardens Christopher Newport University - Gaines Theater - 1 University Pla
  10:00 am

Saturday September 12

• The Andrew Shannon Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival
  Newport News Community Gardens - 2016 Jefferson Ave Newport News VA 23607
  9:30 am

Sunday September 13

• Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Weekend Celebration
  Newport News Community Gardens New Beech Grove Baptist Church - Newport News VA 23607
  4:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Hampton

• Hampton Raises Homecoming Economic Impact to $8-$10M (hbcubuzz.com)
• Tidewater Drive on-ramp to I-64 West re-opens (wavy.com)
• Account Manager / Specialty Account Manager - TEPEZZA (Rare Disease) - Virginia Beach, VA (amgen.com)

Newport News

• Newport News Fire Department Paramedic Program earns national accreditation (dailydispatch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they work on so many levels ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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