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Stay up-to-date on school bus arrivals with FCPS' bus delay notification system. This system provides parents with timely notification of late bus route information. Access it directly online. Morning bus route information will be available until noon. The afternoon bus route information will be available from 1 to 7 p.m.
E-Notify email messages will also be sent to announce bus delays.
Need assistance or have questions? Visit the FCPS Transportation page for more information.
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The state of Virginia has made SCHOOL ATTENDANCE a priority!
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- Regular school attendance in elementary school improves the chances that your child will read on grade level.
- Chronic absenteeism (missing 18 or more school days per year) is a primary cause of lower academic achievement even when the absences are "excused" or understandable.
- Students who attend 90% or more of the school year are more likely to graduate from high school on time.
Absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with peer conflicts or facing some other potentially serious difficulty, and help is available. Find more attendance data, here.
 
We’re listening…if you could change one thing about Fairfax County, what would it be? Better transit? More affordable housing? A stronger sense of place? Come to one of six community meetings to make your voice heard.
- Monday, Sept. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke
- Tuesday, Sept. 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Justice High School in Falls Church
- Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7-9 p.m., at Chantilly High School in Chantilly
- Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at South Lakes High School in Reston
- Monday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Gum Springs Community Center in Alexandria
- Wednesday, Sept. 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at Marshall High School in Tysons/Falls Church
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REGISTER: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/strategicplan
NEED ASSISTANCE IN ORDER TO ATTEND?
Arrangements for child care, transportation assistance, interpretation services and reasonable ADA accommodations can be made by calling Angela Jones at 703-324-5302, TTY 711, or by emailing Angela.Jones@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Whether you are new to Fairfax County, have lived here all your life or are somewhere in between, we’re interested in your vision for the future of the county and your community. Your input will be critical in helping us identify key priorities and how we will know if we are succeeding at achieving them.
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Structuring Your Home For School Success |
You are your child’s first teacher!
As a parent, you already provide for your child’s basic needs. Here are more ways to make your home a learning place.
Let your children know you expect them to work hard in school. Model positive attitudes about school and learning.
- Check your child’s backpack daily for notes from the school and homework assignments.
- Home-school communication is key to a positive school experience for all.
- Read books together, tell stories or visit your local library. Libraries sometimes have read aloud time on the weekend and evenings. Children get excited to have their own library card.
Instilling a love for learning in your child will set them up for a positive educational experience.
Lice Resources for Parents and Guardians
The beginning of school is a great time to provide information to parents and guardians regarding head lice and its treatment. Although lice do not spread disease, they can be a nuisance and cause great concern in the community.
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have provided several resources for parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about lice. These documents are available in English and several other languages at the following links:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/schools Lice: Treatment and Prevention | Fairfax County Public Schools
School Bond Referendum to Be on November 5 Ballot
A school bond referendum will be on the general election ballot Tuesday, November 5. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Residents of Fairfax County may vote if they are 18 years or older on Election Day and have registered to vote 22 days prior to the election (on or before October 15, at 5 p.m.).
Bond sales, a form of long-term borrowing, are used to finance the building and renovation of schools and must be approved by voters since they are a future obligation for taxpayers.
Get more information about the school bond referendum.
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Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy
Like any parent, you want your child to succeed. The problem is, otherwise smart and capable kids frequently find themselves stuck in a tumultuous, never-ending struggle with procrastination, motivation, and organization.
Join us for this workshop to learn how to:
- Discover the hidden emotional causes of procrastination
- Put good behavior on autopilot using the power of habit
- Use “The Organizational Arsenal”: Tools and strategies to keep even the most scattered kids on track
- Use examples of scripts to spark motivation, address problems, and communicate with your child without being labeled the “Bad Guy.”
Presented by Ann Dolin, M.Ed., educational consultant and award-winning author. Ann is the President and Director of Educational Connections, Inc.
Friday, September 20, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
This session is full. Register for the waitlist for Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated...Without Being the Bad Guy
Voices from the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
This workshop explores the individual perspectives of IEP meeting participants who work with students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Join us for this workshop to learn:
- Best practices for working with students with diverse backgrounds
- Practical suggestions for improving the experiences of teams serving students with diverse backgrounds. Including:
- Home-school communication
- IEP Meetings
- Cross-cultural interactions
Presented by Karrin Lukacs, Ph.D., Associate Professor at Shenandoah University and Sherry Steeley, PhD., Associate Professor at Georgetown University
Friday, September 27, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon
Register for Voices from the IEP Table: Perspectives on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Families
From Chaos to Calm: 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles
Please join Celebrate Calm Founder, Kirk Martin, for a laugh-out-loud funny presentation filled with practical, concrete strategies to restore calm in your home and stop the power struggles.
Perfect for parents of children ages 2 – 22!
- Get your kids to listen the first time.
- Stop defiance, disrespect, and yelling.
- Stop whining, tantrums, and sibling fights.
- Get kids off screens without a fight.
- Create stress-free mornings, homework time, and bedtime.
Thursday, October 3, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
This session is full. Register for the waitlist for From Chaos to Calm 10 a.m.-noon
This session is full. Register for the waitlist for From Chaos to Calm 6:30-8:30 p.m
Helping your Child Cope with Stress
As parents, we want to shield our children from stress and adversity as much as possible. However, we cannot protect them from everything; everyone will face challenges in his or her life. What we can do is give them the skills necessary to face those stresses and challenges head-on, to learn from them, and to grow in strength and maturity as a result.
Join Dr. Lisa Bateman, Clinical Psychologist, in this important session that will focus on:
- Recognizing stress in children
- Building resiliency skills
- The role of mindfulness and executive functioning skills
Friday, October 25, 2019, 10 a.m.-noon.
Register for Helping your Child Cope with Stress
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