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Calendar Reminder: Schools Closed on October 14 for Columbus Day Holiday
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, October 14, for the Columbus Day holiday. October 14 is a school planning day for staff members. SACC will be open. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 15. See the complete 2019-20 school year calendar.
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Tuesday Tips:
Encourage Nightly Reading
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Encourage your teen to pick up a book from their favorite author and read it. Or, have a family book club and discuss different books from that same author.
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Compare characters and story elements..
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Discuss the author's tone.
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Make predictions about what will happen next in the story or how it will end.
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As a family, play charades by acting out certain scenes of the book.
Have fun with it and reinforce that reading can be enjoyed by every age
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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.
Bus Delay Notification System
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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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. Schools from many areas of the county are included in the list of new construction, capacity enhancement, and renovation projects.
Get more information about the school bond referendum.
Video: Joining Together at Fort Belvoir to Support Military Families
Principals and support staff from three Mount Vernon Pyramid schools recently participated in the #BeThere Resilience Team Challenge at Fort Belvoir. The teams competed in a physical fitness event that promoted endurance, determination, and the commitment to stand together to prevent suicide. Protecting and defending our nation takes a tremendous toll on military families, including the children of those who serve. Watch the video.
 Interested in Becoming a Teacher for FCPS? Come to a Career Switcher Information Session on October 14 at Willow Oaks Administrative Center
The FCPS Office of Talent Acquisition and Management will host a Career Switcher Information Session at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center on Monday, October 14, at 5:30 p.m. in room 1000A. This event will give military veterans, community members, and anyone interested an opportunity to learn how to become a licensed Virginia teacher.
The information session will begin with presentations from the five approved Virginia Department of Education career switcher programs: Educate Virginia, Old Dominion University, Regent University, Shenandoah University, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Troops to Teachers will also present their program offerings to military veteran attendees.
A panel of FCPS educators will share information with attendees in a question and answer format, followed by an opportunity to network with panel members, the FCPS licensure team, and the substitute office. Parking is available in the garage next to building 8270.
Registration is limited and available online.
Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference
Assistive Technology to Enhance Learning for All Students
Saturday, October 19, 2019
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rachel Carson Middle School
13618 McLearen Road, Herndon, VA 20171
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Fairfax County Public Schools and ATS will host the 2019 Real Assistive Technology for Everyone (RATE) Conference, an educational technology conference focusing on the use of assistive technology to support all students, especially those with special needs. This year’s technology conference will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 8:30 – 1:00 at Rachel Carson Middle School.
Registration
All FCPS staff and parents are invited to attend. Out of county teachers, support staff and parents are also welcome. FCPS employees will receive five recertification points for attending the conference.
►Registration for all participants is open online on the conference website or by phone at 571-423-4862.
►FCPS educators who attend the entire conference can earn five recertification points.
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Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
Don’t miss this FREE Resource Fair for students with disabilities and their parents!
Learn about vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living and advocacy options. This resource fair is for all individuals requiring ongoing employment and community support services after graduation.
- 6:30-6:45 p.m. Registration - Participants and Adult Service Providers
- 6:45-7:15 p.m. Overview Presentation (Little Theater)
- 7:15-8:45 p.m. Adult Service Provider Fair/Exhibits (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, October 15, 2019, 6:30-8:45 p.m. at Lake Braddock SS
Register for Moving on to Life in the Community: A Resource Fair for Students with Disabilities
Dyslexia Open House
Browse exhibit tables and learn about next steps for FCPS students with dyslexia.
Thursday, October 24, 2019, 10-11 a.m.
Register for Dyslexia Open House
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.
This session is full. Register for the Waitlist: Helping your Child Cope with Stress
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