Photos
of the Week
Take a look at this week’s photos to see the great things happening in schools around the district, such as students celebrating
their diversity, planting a tree for Earth Day, creating a self-propelled car, and participating in a fun run.
Parents: Be on the
Lookout for Third Quarter Report Cards This Week; Grades Also Available Online
If you haven’t
received your child’s printed third quarter report card yet, you should be
receiving it very soon. Depending on the school, report cards are either sent
home with students or mailed. Your child’s school will let you know which
method is being used.
Please note: Progress reports for elementary school students and report cards for
middle and high school students are also available online by using your
Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account.
If you don’t
already have a SIS Parent Account, information on how to register for one is
available online.
Fourteen Students Named 2018 National Merit
Corporate-Sponsored Scholarship Recipients
Fourteen Fairfax County Public Schools students have been
awarded 2018 corporate-sponsored scholarships from the National Merit
Scholarship Corporation. The students are part of a group of more than 1,000
National Merit finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by
corporations, company foundations, and other business organizations.
See who received a National Merit corporate-sponsored
scholarship.
Registration
for Select High School Summer Programs Begins Monday, April 30
Registration
begins April 30 for select Fairfax County Public Schools summer programs, including Online
Campus, Credit Recovery Academy, and writing and reading test remediation. Information
on each program is available online.
Video: National Award-Winning Library at Lee High School
The library at Lee High School has been named the 2018 National School Library Program of the Year by the American Association of School Librarians. The award recognizes a school or district-wide library program that meets the needs of the changing school and library environment and is fully integrated into the school’s curriculum. See what makes the library the school's hub of learning in this video.
2018
Graduation Schedule
The
2018 FCPS high school graduation schedule, including dates, times, and locations, is available
online.
Planning Ahead: 2018-19 School Year Calendar
If you are planning ahead for the next school year, check
out the 2018-19 school year calendar online. Notable dates include the first
day of school, August 28; Thanksgiving break, November 21-23; Winter break,
December 24, 2018-January 4, 2019; Spring Break, April 15-19, 2019; and the
last day of school, June 13, 2019. See the 2018-19 school year calendar.
Hayfield, Madison, TJHSST Students Win Grand Prizes at
Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair
Students from Hayfield Secondary School, Madison High School, and Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) captured grand prize awards at the 2018 Virginia State Science and Engineering Fair. These students have qualified to compete at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Pittsburgh May 13-18. Students from several other schools also received awards.
See who received an award.
Final FCPSOn
Community Meeting to Be Held May 3 at Chantilly High School
Want to learn more about FCPS’ plans to extend student learning
and increase equitable access to technology? Attend a community meeting 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. The final spring meeting will be held on Thursday, May 3, at Chantilly High School.
Learn more about the
meeting dates and locations.
Video: How Are Students Getting Vaping
Products?
A
few weeks ago we discussed how to tell if your child is vaping or juuling, and
as a refresher, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance
Abuse, “Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, often referred
to as vapor, which is produced by an e-cigarette or similar device.” You must
be over 18 to purchase them, so how are students getting vaping products? Watch this
video to find out.
Bill Proposed by
Centreville High School Students to Become Virginia Law
A bill proposed by a team of four Centreville High School
seniors will become Virginia law in July.
The bill will make it mandatory for 911 call centers to accept text messages.
The students proposed the bill as part of a project in their Advanced Placement
(AP) Government class. Virginia Senator George Barker (39th District)
introduced SB418 to the Virginia General Assembly. The bill was
signed by Governor Ralph Northam and will become law July 1.
FCPS
Bus Driver Job Fair on May 4
FCPS is looking for full-time bus
drivers and is holding a series of job fairs, with the next fair being held on Friday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
the Lorton Transportation Center. Driver pay starts at $18.82 per hour, and
drivers also receive paid training, excellent benefits, and optional summers
off.
Learn
more about the bus driver job fairs.
FCPS Prekindergarten—Your Child’s Future Starts Here!
The FCPS prekindergarten (FECEP/Head Start) program
provides full-day, high quality preschool opportunities at no cost to low-income families who reside in Fairfax County. The program offers comprehensive services to all enrolled families, which include early childhood
education, health, nutrition, and family involvement support.
The FCPS prekindergarten program operates in 65 schools
across Fairfax County. Priority is given to children who will turn four by
September 30. Families can apply by calling 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish), or by visiting the Alan Leis Early Childhood Center at 7423
Camp Alger Avenue in Falls Church weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Applications can
also be downloaded, printed, and completed online. Your child’s future starts here; apply
today!
Learn more about FECEP/Head Start.
From the Healthy
Minds Blog: Take Small Steps Towards Positive Change
Great accomplishments and long-term goals
are not achieved overnight. Success is usually the result of hard work,
deliberate practice, persistence, and trial-and-error learning. This often
takes time, with many small steps creating a positive direction along the way.
The resulting path can be filled with
obstacles that may hinder or delay progress, but with persistence, don’t halt
it altogether. We can reinforce persistence by recognizing and celebrating
children’s small steps towards achieving positive outcomes.
Get tips on how to take small steps
towards change with your child.
As part of Month of the Military Child festivities, General Jim Hawkins presents Riverside Elementary School's military-connected youth with a “resilience” dog tag to encourage them to continue being resilient as the child of a military family. (Photo: @RiversideES.)
#OurFCPS: Together It’s Possible
So many great things happen in FCPS every single day. Share the awesome
examples of innovation, creativity, collaboration, and pride in your school and
community by using the #OurFCPS hashtag on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Last
Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Will Be Held at West Springfield High School on
April 28
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 the final 2018 teen job fair 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
final job fair will be held on Saturday, April 28, at West Springfield High School, from noon to 2 p.m.
Learn
more about the final teen job fair.
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