May 9-15: Forrest Announces Candidacy for State Senate; School Board Mulls Budget Plan

, a Republican from Reston, announced he will be running for the state Senate's 32nd District, a seat currently held by Sen. Janet Howell (D). "The truth is that Janet Howell has lost her way and become a Senator of Richmond, by Richmond and for Richmond," said in his announcement.

In other election news, former governor Tim Kaine (D) his campaign for the U.S. Senate last week at the Jefferson Jackson dinner.

The Fairfax County School Board the approved budget plan at Thursday's meeting. The plan, which includes implementing full-day kindergarten at all schools for the 2011-12 school year and giving 1 percent salary increases to staff, will be discussed at Monday's work session.

The Fairfax County Council of PTAs their recommendations for the revised discipline policy this week. The policy will be discussed at a school board work session Monday.

Flint Hill student earned Oakton Patch's Whiz Kid of the Week after receiving a scholarship to travel to the National Junior Classical League convention this July.

This week's : Finding time for spouses.

SPORTS

The Oakton boys lacrosse team to Robinson in the Concorde District semifinals. The team still earned a regional playoff berth and will play the first game in that tournament this week.

The girls lacrosse had better luck, earning the Concorde District title after defeating in the semifinals and in the finals.

The boys soccer team its final home game of the regular season to Concorde District foes Herndon Hornets.

The Oakton girls softball kept their unfortunate losing streak alive to end the regular season in a defeat against Westfield.

The baseball team, having already clinched first place in the Concorde District, added to their win record with an 8-2 over Westfield on Senior Night. The game featured four home runs from three seniors.

Flint Hill baseball ended its regular season with a over rival Potomac, guaranteeing they'd be at the top of the MAC standings.

The Flint Hill boys lacrosse team St. Andrew's to advance to the semifinals of the MAC tourney, where they to St. James.