National School Counseling Week
Monday 2/5
- 8:15-8:30 SCA Candy Gram Sales,
Lobby
-
3:30-4:30 PTA STEMS classes
Tuesday 2/6
- 7:45-8:25am 4th Gr. Chorus
- 8:15-8:30 SCA Candy Gram Sales,
Lobby
- 3:30-4:30 All County Chorus Rehearsal, Rm. 242
-
3:35-4:35pm PTA Global Classes
Wednesday 2/7
- 8:15-8:30 SCA Candy Gram Sales,
Lobby
- 3:30-4:30 GEMS
- 3:30-4:30 PTA STEM Classes
- 6:00-10:00 PTA Spirit Night, Cava,
Springfield
- 6:00-8:00 Rising 7th
Grade Parent Coffee, Hayfield SS
Thursday 2/8
- 8:15-8:30 SCA Candy Gram Sales,
Lobby
- 6:00-10:00 PTA Spirit Night, Cava,
Springfield
Friday 2/9
- 7:50-8:25 ORFF Club, Rm. 244
- 8:15-8:30 SCA Candy Gram Sales,
Lobby
-
6:30-8:30 PTA Mother-Son Dance
Party, Gym
COLD AND FLU PREVENTION
As the cold and flu season is in
full swing, we want to share some prevention tips with you. The Health
Department recommends that you and your family members take the following steps
to protect yourselves and others from influenza and other respiratory
illnesses:
·
Vaccinate your child and yourself
against influenza this year and every year.
·
Consult with your child’s physician
·
Do not send any child experiencing
influenza symptoms to school. If your child is sent home
with flu like symptoms, keep your child home and away from others until the
child has been symptom free and without fever for at least 24 hours (i.e. he or
she should not attend school, school functions, sporting or extracurricular
activities, or leave the home except to seek medical care).
·
Monitor your child for signs of
illness. Symptoms of flu include fever plus a cough and/or sore
throat.
·
Try to avoid close contact with
individuals who have flu symptoms.
·
Wash your hands often with soap and
water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Teach your children to
wash their hands frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds. Be sure
to set a good example by doing this yourself. If soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers
are also effective.
·
Cover coughs and sneezes with a
tissue and throw soiled tissues in the trash after use. If tissues
are not available, cover coughs and sneezes with your upper sleeve
·
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and
mouth. Germs spread this way.
·
Use hand sanitizers. Use
alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers when soap and water are
not available.
·
Get enough sleep! A good
night’s sleep can help you stay healthy by keeping your immune system strong
and allowing your body time to repair itself.
·
Manage stress! You are
more likely to get sick when your stress levels are high. Practice stress
management techniques such as positive thinking, deep breathing or quiet
reflection.
·
Do not share! Do not
share your eating utensils or drinks with anyone, especially if that person is
sick. Always replace your toothbrush after having a cold or flu
If you have questions regarding these
recommendations, please contact your physician or the Fairfax County Health Department
School Public Health Nurse, Laura Lux at lelux@fcps.edu.
SUMMER 2018 ENRICHMENT
INSTITUTES AND CAMPS
Enrichment institutes and camps focus on specific areas such as fine and
performing arts, technology, study skills, science, and world languages.
FCPS and non-FCPS students are welcome.
Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, Tech Adventure Camp
(TAC), Institute for the Arts (IFTA), and the Elementary Institute for the Arts
(E-IFTA) classes will be held at Lake Braddock Secondary School. Programs
run between June 25 and July 27, 2018. Bus transportation is
provided from select high schools and middle schools outside of the Lake
Braddock pyramid. Transportation to and from the selected high schools is
the responsibility of the parent/guardian or student.
Grade level
eligibility for each program refers to the current 2017-18 school year.
Click on central institutes and camps for
additional information.
Thomas
Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will host a technology institute for middle school students and a
science and engineering institute for high school students.
ACE
enrichment classes stimulate students’ curiosity and provide creative learning
experiences in the areas of culinary arts, leadership, test preparation,
technology, study skills, ESOL, and world language exploration. ACE also
offers a premier driver’s education Behind the Wheel program to prepare
students to obtain their driver’s license. Click on ACE enrichment classes for
additional information.
SCHOOL SAFETY AND THREAT
ASSESSMENT
Fairfax County Public Schools has a well-established
policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in the schools. To
help parents and older students learn more about the role they can play in keeping
schools safe, we have collaborated with the Youth Violence Project of the Curry
School of Education, University of Virginia to develop short videos with useful
information. These brief modules were developed for parents and children
aged 12 and up, and you may want to watch the student video with your child to
answer any questions which may arise. To access these modules go to www.schoolthreatassessment.com and use parent
code pgvsdt and student code sy8zk2
as a password.
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax tienen
políticas y protocolos bien establecidos en cuanto a cómo responder a las
amenazas de violencia en las escuelas. Para ayudar a que los padres y los
estudiantes de mayor edad aprendan más sobre el rol que deben jugar para
mantener la escuela segura, hemos colaborado con el Proyecto contra la
Violencia Juvenil de la Universidad de Virginia, Facultad Curry de Educación,
en la creación de videos cortos que contienen información útil. Estos módulos
cortos fueron desarrollados para padres y niños de 12 años en adelante. Les
recomendamos que vean con sus hijos el video para estudiantes y respondan a las
preguntas que se presenten. Para poder ver estos módulos pueden visitar la
página web www.schoolthreatassessment.com
y usar el código para padres pgvsdt y el código para
estudiantes sy8zk2 como contraseña.
YEARBOOK
Get your yearbook now! It’s
easy to order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com. (Island Creek ID: 5726718).
You may also click on “search for yearbook ID” to find Island Creek and
begin the order.
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