FCPSOn Laptop Distribution Dates (revised as of 7/17/19)


Calendar Reminder

Upcoming Events

August 14th 7th grade Computer Distribution*

August 16th 8th grade Computer Distribution*

August 22nd Computer Distribution*

(*see below for more details)

August 21st Falcon Flyover (schedules and lockers)

August 22nd New Student Orientation

August 26th First Day of School


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Parents, for your planning purposes, 7th and 8th grade students will be able to pick up their FCPS computers on the following dates:

 

August 14th

7th grade students :

(9 am -12:00 am | last name A-M) & (12:30 pm to 3 pm | last name N to Z)

August 16th 

8th grade students

(9 am -12:00 am | last name A-M) & (12:30 pm to 3 pm | last name N to Z)

August 22nd 

1 pm - 5 pm (open to both 7th and 8th grade students)

**Please be aware that distributing the computers will take around 15 to 20 minutes.  Students will no only receive the device, charger and case, but will need to setup the device and go through a brief tutorial of expected and appropriate use.**

Families can also have the option of providing their own case, if they wish to not be responsible for potential damages to the FCPS case provided to them at the end of the 19-20 school year.  You can find an approved case option on the 19-20 school supply list.  students should bring the case with them at the time of device pickup.

Families also have the option of providing their student with their own laptop, in place of FCPS device.  If you choose this option the device MUST have the following and you must fill out and turn in this form to the front office:

  • 13" or 15" screen
  • Built in keyboard
  • Running fully functioning operating system (MacOS or Windows 10)

FCPS is also not responsible for any damages, maintenance or installation of software on family purchased device.


2019-2020 School Supply List

the supply list for the upcoming school year is now available via our school websiteWe are strongly encouraging families to purchase their own laptop case this year and we have a school approved option linked on the supply list.  If you do purchase a case, please bring it with you to laptop pickup.  


summer digcit

Summer vacation means more free time for students. FCPS wants to help you support your child this summer when they engage in the online world.  If their device is internet-enabled, please consider the following tips and resources:

Educate yourself and your children.

Digital citizenship is learning process and your child will need sustained support from parents and teachers. Visit bit.ly/fairfaxdigcit for a fun and interactive parent-child course that can help your family start conversations about navigating the online world.

Establish rules and expectations.

Have you thought about the rules you want to establish with your child for setting up accounts and the privacy settings you expect your child to use?  What are your expectations and how will you monitor and mediate your child’s online activities? Not sure where to start? Try these tip sheets, media agreements, and device contracts (translations are located on the FCPS 24-7 Parent View tab).

Enjoy Screens.  Not too much. Mostly Together.

Parents should help kids balance screen time. But parents also play a role in sharing the joy of screens with their kids. Parents can model the use of technology for creation, discovery and connection. Parents can help kids understand and interpret the media the use, when we experience it with them.

Help your child monitor and manage their screen time.

It’s easy to spend hours on a device, especially when it's new.  Use these guidelines and strategies to help your children learn how to monitor and manage their screen time so they will have the ability to find balance when you’re not around.  In the end, remember you are the parent and you make the rules.

Discuss privacy settings and accounts.

Teach your child to protect their personal information and model the use of privacy settings.  Discuss why these settings are important and teach them how to make privacy setting choices for every app and service they use.  This resource can help you get started.  

Give your child action steps.

Discuss potential situations that may arise before they happen and give your child action steps. Do they know what to they can do if cyber bullied, harassed, or if someone sends them something they don’t want to see? Every difficult situation is an opportunity to help prepare them for life beyond your home. These short parent advice videos, which can be filtered by topic and age, can help you identify action steps you can share with your child.  

Teach your child to assess risks and make good choices.

Online communication is public and permanent. Talk with your children regularly and remind them that what they do online can impact future opportunities. Their online reputation can also affect their relationships in the face to face world.