Photos
of the Week
See students participating in
internships, excelling at creating unique food, displaying original artwork,
and learning about the roaring 20’s in this week’s photos.
Seventy-Seven Students Named to
2017 All-Virginia Middle School Honors Choir
Seventy-seven Fairfax County Public Schools students from 13 middle
schools have been selected to perform as part of the 2017 All-Virginia Middle
School Honors Choir. The FCPS students are among 317 accepted into either the
treble or mixed choir. More than 1,100 students auditioned for the groups, sponsored
by the Virginia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association.
The All-Virginia Middle School Honors Choir will perform April 27-29,
concurrent with the Virginia Music Educators Association All-Virginia Chorus in
Blacksburg.
See who was named to the All-Virginia Middle School Honors Choir.
Calendar Reminder: March 24 Is a Student
Holiday
All FCPS
schools will be closed for students on Friday, March 24, for a staff
development day. Classes will resume on Monday, March 27. See the 2016-17
school year calendar.
2017-18
School Year Calendar
As you start making plans for this summer and the 2017-18
school year, be sure to note that the first day of school will be Monday, August 28. See the 2017-18
school year calendar.
New FCPS Website
Resource—Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies
From school and sports to social life and social media, many
students have a lot to manage. And sometimes, unexpected stressors suddenly
appear, adding more weight to already full shoulders. To help, a new webpage
for students with easy-to-digest mental health and wellness information—titled
Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies—is now live. The page includes
information on topics such as: How to Handle Peer Pressure; How to Help a
Friend in Crisis; Eight Easy Ways to Bring Balance into Your Life; as well as
who to contact in the event of a mental health emergency.
Video: Meet
Dan Phillips, Principal of Providence Elementary School
Meet Dan Phillips, principal of
Providence Elementary School, part of the Fairfax High School pyramid. Phillips
believes in the power of listening to students and staff and that strength
comes from teamwork.
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New
Admission Test for TJHSST to Be Introduced During 2017-18 School Year
Fairfax County Public Schools will introduce a new admission test for
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) during the
2017-18 school year. TJHSST, a regional governor’s school, has a
competitive admissions process for each new freshman class.
The new test is necessary because the current provider of the test,
Pearson Education, withdrew its support for the TJHSST admissions testing
program as a business decision.
Learn more about the new TJHSST admissions test.
Eleven
FCPS Students Win Grand Prize Awards in 2017 Fairfax County Regional Science
and Engineering Fair
Eleven Fairfax County Public Schools students earned
grand prize awards at the 62nd annual Fairfax County Regional Science and
Engineering Fair held March 17-19 at Robinson Secondary School.
See the list of grand prize winners as well as the
overall list of winners.
Video: Beautiful and Progressive Educated Sisters at Lee High School
Students in the Beautiful and Progressive Educated Sisters (BAPES)
after-school program at Lee High School are striving to help African-American
girls at the school be successful in school, post-secondary options, future
careers, and life. Watch the video.
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Next Teen Job Fair Set for April 1 at West
Springfield High School
Fairfax
County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal
job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways
are invited to attend one of two remaining teen job fairs in Fairfax
County. Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of
opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work
for prospective students. Free booth spaces are provided to local businesses. The
next teen job fair will be held on Saturday, April 1, at West Springfield High
School.
Learn more about the teen job fairs.
In the Spotlight: Margaret McDonald, Art Teacher at Herndon Elementary
Students who are lucky enough to be in Margaret McDonald’s
art classes at Herndon Elementary experience the wonder and delight of being
truly creative with their artwork, something McDonald practices in her own art,
which includes thrown pottery, mosaics, and painting.
Now in her eleventh year as an art teacher, McDonald brings
a positive energy to her students and the philosophy that every child has the
urge to impact the world and the ability to create.
Learn more
about Margaret McDonald.
Grandparents of a Bush Hill Elementary School
student were delighted to show off their #OurFCPS pride.
#OurFCPS:
Together It’s Possible
So many great things happen in FCPS every single day. Share
awesome examples of innovation, creativity, and pride in your school and
community by using the #OurFCPS hastag on social media.
It’s
not my FCPS, it’s not your FCPS, together, it’s #OurFCPS!
FCPS
Cares of the Month Winners for February
FCPS
Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize
FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they
care. All FCPS Cares submissions were reviewed and six winners were
selected for the month of February—one for each region and the central
office—to receive extra recognition for their work. They are:
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Central Office: Sean Pettit, manager, Gatehouse Café, Gatehouse Administration Center.
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Region 1: Kimberly
Willison, principal, Clearview Elementary School.
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Region 2: Nancy Kaegi and
Eileen Walsh, teachers, Annandale High School.
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Region 3: Terri Moffit, learning disabilities teacher, Woodlawn Elementary School.
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Region 4: Jennifer
Clark, special education teacher, Rolling Valley
Elementary School.
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Region 5: Joe Libassi, food services kitchen manager, Franklin Middle School.
Get
more information about the winners and how you can acknowledge an FCPS employee who has gone
above and beyond.
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