Campaign News

Dear Friends,

My campaign kick-off on June 15 was successful and I would like to thank many of you for attending it and, of course, for your campaign contributions both this year and in the past.

As I said at the kick-off, I intend to work toward continued excellence in quality of our schools and preparation of our students for the global community of the 21st century. I believe foreign language learning will need to start at an earlier grade and the full-day kindergarten needs to be expanded throughout the county. We all need to work doubly hard to continue reducing achievement gap among diverse groups of students. My eight years of experience on the board and the unique perspective that I bring as an immigrant, former ESL student, parent of a FCPS graduate and current FCPS student, and also as a husband of a public school teacher is very much beneficial to the work of the Fairfax County School Board. My colleagues have said this practical experience makes me an “authentic voice” on the board.

However, this year’s at-large race will be tougher than four years ago, with eight candidates running for three spots now. My name will be listed as sixth on the ballot because of the alphabetical order. So that voters don’t just pick the top three they see, we have to work harder for name recognition, which means expenditures for ads, mailings, signs and telephone reminders. I need all of my friends to display a bumper sticker on their car and put a sign in their yard. I need a lot of your help, personally. I need both money and volunteers. I look forward to working together with you for a win in November.

Sincere thanks,
Ilryong Moon

Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANNANDALE, VA - Ilryong Moon, who represents all of Fairfax County as an at-large school board member, kicked off his re-election campaign June 15 in front of a large crowd at Northern Virginia Community College inside the forum room of the Ernst Cultural Center.

Providence District School Board Member Phillip A. Niedzielki-Eichner said that Moon has provided leadership and an “authentic voice” on Fairfax County school policy issues.

Other public officials attending that evening in support of Moon include State Delegates Jim Scott (53rd District) and David Bulova (37th District); Mason District Supervisor Penny Gross; School Board Chairman Daniel Storck; School Board Members Janet Oleszek (At-Large) and Kaye Kory (Mason District); and former School Board Member Ernestine Heastie.

Moon previously served as an at-large member of the Fairfax County School Board in 1995; represented Braddock District from 1996 to 1999; and served again as an at-large member from 2004 to present. He also served a one-year term as board chairman in 2006. He is seeking re-election for an at-large seat in the November 6, 2007 general election.

CONTACT:
Kimberli Costabile, Campaign Manager
Phone: 703-888-9352, e-mail: manager@moon4schools.com

Dear Friends,

As you may know, I am running for re-election for my at-large (county-wide) seat on the Fairfax County School Board. This campaign will be successful only if I have a solid base of support in each of the magisterial districts of this diverse county. Although I am grateful for the success of the past several years, including a term as School Board Chairman, my seat is being challenged, and we will have to work just as hard as ever to win this one.

With this in mind, I would be honored if you attended my announcement reception on June 15, 2007, from 7-9 p.m. This event will take place at the Northern Virginia Community College, 8333 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, Virginia 22003. I would be delighted to see you there. I need your help so that I can continue working toward strengthening our public schools in Fairfax County. Thank you.

Sincerely yours,
Ilryong Moon