| February 15
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Parent Coffee-PTA Meeting-Volunteer Valentine's Celebration (9am, Parent Center) |
| February 18
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President’s Day (No School) |
Dear Families,
Fairfax County Public Schools will be conducting a survey to gather information about family engagement in our schools. Relationships are important to us, and your opinion is critical to help us support your engagement in your child’s education. Your feedback will also help us determine how well we are reaching the goals for Caring Culture we have set in our Strategic Plan. Survey translations will be made available, and the survey can be taken on electronic devices, including smartphones.
Survey administration is scheduled for March 24-April 12, 2019, and you will receive more information about how to take the survey in the near future.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Lisa Pilson
SOL Pass provides an opportunity for students to practice for the SOL science, social studies, and reading tests. All Annandale Terrace students have access to the site. You may access the site through www.solpass.org/login or by going to Student Resources from our school website.
When on the login page enter our school name and password: annandale. Click Login
It is that time of year again. If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2019 please call the school at 703-658-5600 to set up an appointment to register your child for the 2019-2020 school year.
If you know anyone who has a child who will be 5 by September 30th, please pass this information along to them.
FCPS PreK and Early Head Start programs provide a quality preschool experience with comprehensive services at no cost to qualifying families who reside in Fairfax County. Please check the link below for the eligibility and application process: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application
FCPS has created a student-focused webpage that provides information about vaping risks, resources, and videos featuring FCPS students.
Many students believe e-cigarettes are harmless, but that is not true. Most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can impact adolescent brain development beyond the teen years. Some e-cigarettes also contain other harmful chemicals. While usage is primarily seen at the high school level, middle school students are also engaging in this harmful activity.
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document was updated in September 2018 to include vaping as a prohibited activity. Students found in possession of or using vape products on school grounds will participate in an FCPS intervention program and may receive disciplinary consequences. Students may face additional sanctions if they participate in a sport or activity where the Virginia High School League (VHSL) participation agreement is in place.
We encourage all parents to become better informed about this subject and to discuss the issue with your students, as appropriate. Get started with these tips from the Surgeon General.
LOW COST DENTAL CARE AT NORTHERN VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE:
At the Medical Education Center 6699 Springfield Center Drive in Springfield. Parents and children from Annandale Terrace Elementary School can receive Dental Hygiene services (cleaning, screening for dental problems, fluoride, x-rays) for $35. Dental restoration services, for $100, include exams by a dentist, fillings, extractions, crowns, bridges, partial dentures and dentures. Call for an appointment: 703-822-6607.
PARENT EDUCATION CLASSES:
Registration for 2019 Parent Education Classes has begun. These classes are offered free in Fairfax County. Dinner is free, childcare is free, and classes for your elementary, preschool or high school children are free and offered at the same time as the parents’ classes. For more information, contact Jane Thatcher, School Social Worker, at 703-658-5600, or Raiza Barraza- Parenting Education Programs Partner Services- 703-324-7745- raycelly.barraza@fairfaxcounty.gov. Classes are offered in English, Spanish and Arabic.
The time for registration for Parktakes extracurricular classes for Spring 2019 has started! If your family qualifies for a free and reduced lunch, your child will be eligible for a scholarship.
If you need help with registration, please contact Angela Aldave, Parent Liaison at 703-658-5693 for an appointment.
Please note classes are held throughout Fairfax County and parents are responsible for transportation.
For more registration information, please visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/parktakes/
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