Photos of the Week
Check out this week’s photos to see students publishing their own books, enjoying field day and relays, participating in a blood drive, and visiting their old schools and teachers before graduation.
Share Your Graduation or Promotion Ceremony Photos on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures from this year's graduation or promotion ceremonies on Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram by using the hashtag #fcpsgrad19.
We will retweet some of the photos on Twitter and share some of the photos on Facebook and on Instagram.
The 2019 FCPS high school graduation schedule, including dates, times, and locations, is available online.
Twenty-Six Students Named Winners of 2019 College-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Twenty-six Fairfax County Public Schools students from 12 high schools have been named winners of 2019 Merit Scholarship awards by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The students are part of a group of more than 3,500 National Merit® finalists chosen to receive scholarships financed by higher education institutions.
See who received a Merit Scholarship award.
Democratic Primary Election Is on June 11
Next Tuesday, June 11, is the Democratic Party primary election in Fairfax County. All 243 precincts will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and voters should go to their usual polling place on Election Day. There are contested races on the ballot for the Virginia Senate, House of Delegates, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and individual members of the Board of Supervisors in four districts.
Many poll locations are in Fairfax County Public Schools and school is open on Election Day. Voters are encouraged to vote before or after school hours if possible and to postpone voting during the times when school buses are dropping off or picking up students.
To avoid the lines on Election Day, there will be 11 absentee voting locations open on Saturday, June 8, only, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the last day to absentee vote in person.
Get more information about the primary elections.
Calendar Reminder: Last Day of 2018-19 School Year Is June 13, Students Dismissed Early
As a reminder, the last day of the 2018-19 school year is June 13 and students will be dismissed early. Check with your child's school for its individual dismissal time.
2019-20 School Year to Start on August 26
With the school year winding down and many families making plans for summer camps, vacations, and other activities, be sure to note that the first day of school for the 2019-20 school year will be Monday, August 26.
Other notable dates include Thanksgiving break, November 27-29; Winter break, December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020; Spring Break, April 6-10, 2020; and the last day of school, June 12, 2020. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.
Important Update to the Tdap Immunization Requirement
Effective July 1, the Tdap booster will no longer be required for students entering sixth grade. Instead, the Tdap booster will be required for students entering seventh grade. Students, including current sixth graders, who have received a Tdap at age seven or older will meet the school immunization requirement for Tdap and will not need another dose prior to entering seventh grade.
Fairfax County Public Schools tracks compliance with this state requirement and seventh grade students who do not meet the requirement before August 26 will not be able to start school.
Learn more about Tdap booster requirements.
Register Now for FCPS Summer Enrichment Programs
Registration continues for the following Fairfax County Public Schools summer enrichment institutes, camps, and classes: Institute for the Arts (IFTA), Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA), STEM Camp, Tech Adventure Camp, and Fairfax High School Extended Day Adult and Community Education (ACE) enrichment and secondary classes. Transportation from select schools outside of the Fairfax pyramid is included in the tuition for all four camps.
ACE Extended Day Enrichment Classes will also be held at Fairfax High School and will begin after IFTA, E-IFTA, Tech Adventure Camp, and STEM Camp end. Programs include Foreign Language Experience Program (FLEX), Culinary Adventure Camp, Language Immersion Camp, Creative Writing, Computer Graphics, Chess, and Learning Across the USA ESOL Camp. ACE Secondary Classes are held at various locations and include Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) admissions test prep, SAT test prep, study skills, and Driver Education.
Students should register for programs based on the grade they are in during the 2018-19 school year. Get more information on 2019 summer camps and institutes.
Learn about additional summer learning programs.
Bus Driver Job Fairs Begin on June 18; Salary Rises to $19.20 Per Hour on July 1
Fairfax County Public Schools is searching for full-time bus drivers to join its force of 1,200 drivers who drive more than 16,000,000 miles each year. Effective July 1, the salary for bus drivers increases to $19.20 per hour.
Four bus driver job fairs will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18, at Stonecroft Transportation Center; on Tuesday, July 16, at Lorton Transportation Facility; on Wednesday, July 31, at Cedar Lane School; and on Thursday, August 8, at Edison High School. Transportation staff members will be on site to answer questions and provide information to prospective drivers.
Learn how you can become an FCPS bus driver.
Video: STEM in the Schoolyard at Whitman Middle School
Students at Whitman Middle School had a chance to experience STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) come to life during a recent after school event called STEM in the Schoolyard. See how they connect classroom learning with fun and relevant experiences. Watch the video.
Rising 9th-12th Grade Families: Important Update About FCPSOn
FCPSOn, our digital transformation initiative, will expand to all Fairfax County public high schools starting with the 2019-20 school year. FCPSOn provides equitable access to technology and to instructional practices that support students' development of Portrait of a Graduate attributes.
As part of the initiative, all high school students will be issued a laptop for learning at school and at home. An annual technology support fee of $50 will be charged to high school students. This fee will help ensure students have access to the technology they need by defraying the cost to repair and replace equipment, ensuring all students have the necessary laptops for testing, and providing back-up laptops as a substitute as needed.
Find out more about the technology support fee for FCPSOn.
#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.
Tip Sheet for Parents: Adapt Along with Your Teen
Children change a lot during the teen years, both physically and emotionally. As this happens, the adults in their lives need to adjust also. To support your maturing teen:
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Learn what's typical for teens his or her age. It's natural, for example, for teens to challenge authority more often. This helps them understand adults' views and develop their own values.
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Enforce important rules, even when your teen complains. Setting limits shows that you care. But listen to and consider his opinions. Explain rules. Don't say, "Because I said so."
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Gradually give your teen new responsibilities. But only give responsibilities that you believe he or she can handle.
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Make time when your teen wants to talk. He or she may be less open with you at this age, so take advantage of any chances.
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Remember what it was like to be his or her age. Listen to his or feelings without lecturing or trying to solve every problem.
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Give your teen more privacy. Knock before entering his or her room. At his or her annual medical checkup, make time for him or her to talk with the doctor alone.
Copyright 2019, the Parent Institute. Get more tips for parents and other family engagement resources.
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