Karen Corbett Sanders's Newsletter
Dear Families,
Spring is finally here, and our third semester is coming to an end. As a reminder, Spring Break starts on April 10 - April 14.
I want to congratulate our students on yet another successful semester and would like to thank all of our teachers and parents for their hard work. Please have a fun and safe Spring Break!
Each year our nation designates April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize and thank children from military families for the sacrifices they make living the military lifestyle. The recognition is part of the legacy of former Defense Secretary Casper Weinberger who established the commemoration in 1986. During the month, one day is selected as the day to “Purple Up! For Military Kids” and all are encouraged to wear purple in recognition of the strength and sacrifices of military connected youth (MCY). Why purple? Purple is the color that symbolizes all branches of the military, as it is the combination of Army green, Coast Guard blue, Air Force blue, Marine red, and Navy blue. This year PURPLE UP day will be celebrated on April 21st.
Military Connected Youth face unique circumstances living the military lifestyle. By understanding the lifestyle of military connected youth we can better meet their needs as they transition with their family members who serve our nation. Currently over 11,000 military connected youth call FCPS home.
Celebrating the Month of the Military Child provides a powerful opportunity to raise awareness and build support to help these children meet the unique challenges they face! It is an opportunity to recognize and thank military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience.
Our Adapted Sports and
Recreation Guide for 2017 is now available!
The Guide includes adapted aquatics, baseball, basketball, biking,
soccer, and much more!
Please email us at prc@fcps.edu if you would like a copy.
Online Campus: The FCPS Online Campus will remain available to eligible high and
middle school students who meet prerequisites and technical requirements who
wish earn first time or repeat credit over the summer. Students may take one
online course. Middle school students may not take a mathematics course
during the summer as their first high school level mathematics course.
Courses are rigorous; therefore, students should consult their counselor prior
to registering.
Mark
your calendars for the West Potomac HS first Earth Day celebration on Saturday April
22, from 9am to 2pm.
Participants will dig holes and plant trees, mulch, and generally spruce up the campus.
It's never too early to start
financial planning for your student's college education. College Access
Fairfax, in cooperation with Fairfax County Public Schools and Virginia529,
offers workshops for middle school parents on just what needs to be considered
and how you can start your planning now. Topics to be covered include:
- Financial Aid Basics
- Cost of Attendance
- Savings Options
- Available Resources
Workshops will be held at the
following Middle Schools:
South County
Key
Robinson
Jackson
Hughes
Lanier
For more information, please visit http://collegeaccessfairfax.org/ for a complete listing of dates and time and to REGISTER.
Easy-to-digest mental health
and wellness information is now available for students on fcps.edu. The Student Wellness: Tips and Strategies webpage
includes seven articles such as How to Handle Peer Pressure, 10 Tips to Ease Test Anxiety, and How to Help a Friend in Crisis. Several videos
and other resources are available, too.
Please note that a link to
emergency mental health information is on each page within the Student Wellness
section. In some instances, CrisisText’s “NEEDHELP” number is also listed
within the body of the article.
This is the first iteration
of the Student Wellness page. Given the depth of content being created by and
for students divisionwide, and the capabilities of the FCPS website’s content
management system, the Student Wellness section can eventually transform into a
robust repository of student-friendly mental health and wellness resources.
Congressman Don Beyer is proud to host a screening of the hit movie Hidden Figures Sunday, April 23rd at 3:00 p.m. at the Lee Center’s Kauffman Auditorium in Alexandria. Register today to learn more about the pioneering African-American women who helped send America into space. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-screening-of-hidden-figures-hosted-by-rep-don-beyer-tickets-33409455581
Date and Time
Sun, April 23, 2017
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM EDT
Location
Lee Center
1108 Jefferson Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
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During the calendar year of 2017, Fairfax County will mark its 275th anniversary with events celebrating our history. Some ways to experience the celebration are:
Join the Fairfax County history community as the county celebrates it's 275th Anniversary on the grounds adjacent to the historic courthouse in Fairfax. The day's events which are free and open to the public include: family friendly activities, live entertainment, history exhibits, living history, historical organization booths and displays and more! A colonial market fair and food trucks will be on site as dining options and the event will feature speeches from county officials and guests throughout the day.
Visit www.fairfax275.org for more information.
This event is for students with IEPs and their parents to
explore options for life after high school. Workshops on supported
employment, competitive employment, and postsecondary education will be
presented. Exhibitor tables will offer additional information for
students and parents.
Tuesday, April 18, 2017
6:30 -
8:30 p.m.
Woodson High School
9525 Main Street
Entrance 1 - Cafeteria A
Fairfax, Virginia (map)
Register online now or call us at 703-204-3941
GrandInvolve: Changing the World - One Child at a Time
Join GrandInvolve- a program which facilitates volunteer opportunities in Fairfax County's Title I schools. GrandInvolve recruits 50+ adult volunteers who are interested in mentoring, providing reading and math tutoring, as well as assisting in the classroom.
GrandInvolve is currently seeking a core group of community volunteers for the GrandInvolve Steering Committee in the Mount Vernon District. Tasks include developing timelines, establishing goals and objectives, networking in the community, and developing community partnerships.
Interested? Please Contact: GrandInvolve@gmail.com or Allison.Miessler@fairfaxcounty.gov
April 7 - Third Grading Period Ends
April 10 - April 14 - Spring Break
April 17 - Student Holiday
The next School Board Meeting will be held on April 27, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at Jackson Middle School. Information about upcoming meetings and agendas can be found here.
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