Karen Corbett Sanders's Newsletter
Dear Families,
Spring is almost here, and Spring Break is just around the corner!
The second half of the school year is always a busy time for our students as
our standards of learning testing will begin shortly, so please
encourage your students to take time to relax during
the break so that they can come back ready to learn. You should be receiving communication from your principals
about testing dates scheduled for each school. Below you will find
information on the upcoming budget town hall meeting and other events and dates
that may be of interest to you.
Joint FCPS/Fairfax County Budget Town Hall Meeting
Hosted by Mt. Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders
Please join School Board Member Karen Corbett Sanders and Supervisor Dan Storck for a joint FCPS/Fairfax County Budget Town Hall Meeting and presentation of the FY 2019 budget followed by a community conversation. No RSVP necessary.
Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Whitman Middle School - cafeteria
2500 Parkers Ln
Alexandria, VA 22306
The 13th Annual Special Education Conference will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm. at Hayfield Secondary School.
- Online registration is now open.
- Parents and community members will also be able to register by phone at 703-204-3941.
- FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers should register online. FCPS staff will earn five reertification points for attending the entire conference.
Check out the full details about the conference program, list of workshops, and Exhibit Hall.
Each year our keynote presenters draw a wide audience of parents, educators, pre-service teachers, and community members eager to hear latest research, strategies, and trends in the education of students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
This year’s conference focuses on building inclusive practices to support development of 21st Century skills and Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes for students with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
Want to learn more about FCPS’ plans to extend student learning and increase equitable access to technology? Attend one of five community meetings planned in March and April to hear more about FCPSOn and how it leads to personalized, meaningful learning experiences for students.
FCPSOn provides a device for each student and allows students opportunities for deeper understanding of content and skills outlined in the Portrait of a Graduate in order to be successful in the workforce of the future. All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.
Learn more about the meeting dates and locations.
Each
year, FCPS
students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student
representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member
of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing
the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible
to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s
Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due March 22, 2018.
The application and related details can be found at http://bit.ly/2GurnwQ. Please
publicize this opportunity to your student.
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 six upcoming
teen job fairs in Fairfax County. Job fairs will be held as follows:
• Saturday, March 17, 1 to 3 p.m., South County High School,
8501 Silverbrook Road, Lorton.
• Saturday, April 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Chantilly High
School, 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly.
• Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Mount Vernon High
School, 8515 Old Mount Vernon Road, Alexandria.
• Saturday, April 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., South Lakes High
School, 11400 South Lakes Drive, Reston.
• Saturday, April 28, noon to 2 p.m., West Springfield High
School, 6100 Rolling Road, Springfield.
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.
Online registration is available for
students interested in attending. Complete information about the Teen Job Fairs
is available online
Mount Vernon High School Spring Mulch Sale will be held Saturday April 14th, 2018. The purpose of
the sale is to help decrease costs supporting the current graduating
class. With our ever evolving demographic we find our school increasingly
dependent on these efforts.
Please click on the link below to order online.
https://mountvernonhsptsa.ptboard.com/formvw?store=617&form=3
Parents and neighbors, the Mount Vernon H.S. Class of 2018 could use your help with the mulch sale on April 14 from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (or until finished). The following items are needed:
- 3-5 large trucks
- 8-12 pickup trucks
- Vehicles to drive students to delivery locations
- Morning and afternoon food and beverage items to feed volunteer workers and students
Please contact MVHSmulch@gmail.com or have your student sign up in the senior subschool.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
March 26-30 - Spring Break
April 2 - Student Holiday
April 13 - Third Grading Period Ends - Students Released Two Hours Early
April 16 - Student Holiday
May 28 - Memorial Day - Student Holiday
June 7 - Graduation on or after this date
June 15 - Last Day of School (scheduled)
The next School Board Meeting will be held on April 12, 2018 at
7:00 p.m. at Jackson Middle School. Information
about upcoming meetings and agendas can be found here.
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