Photos
of the Week
In this week’s photos, students are
enjoying music in all its forms, learning about water movement, and expressing
appreciation to construction workers working on a school’s renovation.
Calendar Reminder: Students to Be Dismissed
Two Hours Early on April 7; Spring
Break Is April 10-14, April 17 Is a Student Holiday
Students
will be released two hours early on
Friday, April 7, the last day of the third quarter. Spring break will be
held Monday, April 10 through Friday,
April 14. Monday, April 17, is a teacher workday and a holiday for students.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 18.
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.
2017
Special Education Conference to Be Held on April 1 at Hayfield Secondary School
Fairfax County Public Schools will hold its twelfth annual Special Education Conference on Saturday, April 1, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at
Hayfield Secondary School.
The conference, designed for parents and educators of students who
receive special education services or who have learning challenges or special
needs, will feature Nancy Mather, Ph.D., professor of special education at the
University of Arizona, as the keynote speaker. Mather will discuss
“Elephant in the Room: What We Overlook Regarding Struggling Readers,”
that will address issues affecting the identification of students who struggle
with reading and appropriate interventions.
Breakout sessions include
topics such as Dyslexia: Identification and Overview; Everyday Tools for
Improving Executive Functions; and Teaching Independence in the Home for
Students with Autism.
A list of
conference details, workshops, and registration information is available
online.
April 17 Is Deadline
to Receive Discounted Tuition for Select 2017 FCPS Summer Enrichment Camps
“Early Bird” registration for Institute for the Arts (IFTA), Elementary
Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), Tech Adventure Camp, and STEM Camp ends on Monday, April 17. Transportation
from select schools outside of the Lake Braddock pyramid is included in the
tuition for all four camps. Students should register for programs based on the
grade they are in during the current (2016-17) school year.
Details on
each program are available online.
FCPS
Art Students Earn 29 Medals in 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
Fairfax County Public Schools students
earned 29 national medals in visual arts in the 2017 Scholastic Art and
Writing Awards program. The program is presented by the Alliance for Young
Artists and Writers, and is the largest, longest-running recognition program of
its kind in the United States.
See who received a 2017 Scholastic Art and Writing
Award.
Video: Open Campus at Glasgow Middle School
 Once each quarter, Glasgow Middle School students have a free class period where they're allowed to explore new interests and friendships. Learn more about Glasgow’s open campus and the activities that students can choose from. Watch video.
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South County High School Assistant Principal Michael
Pflugrath Is a Finalist for National Assistant Principal of the Year
South County High School assistant principal Michael Pflugrath is one of three finalists for the NASSP (National
Association of Secondary School Principals) National Assistant Principal of the
Year award. Pflugrath is praised for helping individuals reach their full
potential by closing the achievement gap through a focus on student-centered
learning and student engagement.
Learn more about Michael Pflugrath.
In the Spotlight: Matthew
Beebe, Teacher at Lorton Station Elementary
Matthew Beebe’s experience as a teacher at Lorton Station
Elementary has made him profoundly grateful for his life so far, and has helped
shape him into an empathetic and creative educator who routinely goes above and
beyond for his students.
Beebe started at Lorton Station in August 2014 as a special
education teacher after graduating from SUNY-Fredonia. He quickly realized that
the challenges many of his students faced on a daily basis overshadowed any
challenge he had ever experienced.
Learn more about Matthew Beebe.
Student Wellness Tips and Strategies: Quick Tips to Lift your
Mood
Your mood and emotions impact your daily performance and your
ability to learn. According to a happiness researcher at the University of California,
Riverside, 40 percent of our happiness is influenced by the active steps we
take to feel better.
Every person experiences mood changes. But if you’re feeling a
little down or sluggish, consider these tips to lift your mood.
See more mental health and wellness tips for students.
2017 Graduation Schedule Available
The 2017 FCPS high school graduation
schedule, including dates, times, and locations, is now available online.
2017-18 Kindergarten
Registration
Will
your child turn five years old by September 30? If so, contact your child’s
school to make arrangements for kindergarten enrollment. Most schools begin
getting information together in late March or early April for parents of
incoming kindergartners, and many host an orientation or open house. All
kindergarten programs are full-day and located in FCPS elementary schools.
Check
your school’s webpage or contact the school directly for specific enrollment
information and dates of orientation that typically occur between mid-March and
the end of June.
Get
more information about kindergarten registration.
Video: Meet Jason Pensler, Principal of Bull Rull
Elementary
Jason Pensler is the new principal of Bull Run Elementary in
Centreville. He considers each of the school’s 850 students to be part of the
school family and encourages them to develop global awareness, embrace
diversity, and become innovative leaders. Get to know Jason Pensler.
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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.
Parent volunteers at Cub Run Elementary pose with the #OurFCPS frame before going on the second grade field trip.
#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 hashtag on social media.
It’s
not my FCPS, it’s not your FCPS, together, it’s #OurFCPS!
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