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"Checking Out" using the new Library Check-Out System
Federal Impact Aid Surveys
Beginning on October 21, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid. Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Surveys will be sent home in your childs THT folder. For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by October 30. All results are confidential.
Learn more about Impact Aid in this short video.
Woodson High School Students Are Ready For Fall Fest!
Woodson High School Fall Festival
Fall Fest is this Saturday, October 26 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Woodson High School's black top. This event is for elementary school-aged children and is hosted by Woodson High School's leadership class. Make sure to wear your favorite Halloween costume and come for fall-themed treats, games, and crafts!
Fairfax Villa/FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards
As you may know, every year Fairfax County Public Schools recognizes outstanding employees at all levels. Again, this year, all schools in FCPS are encouraged to nominate an Outstanding Teacher whose name will then go on to the pyramid level where a Pyramid Outstanding Teacher will be selected. Each of the five Regions will then select their Region Outstanding Teacher who will serve as the finalists for the coveted Fairfax County Public Schools Outstanding Teacher Award.
In addition to that award, Fairfax Villa will also select an Outstanding New Teacher (a teacher within his or her first three years of teaching) and have the option of submitting nominees for the other school-based award categories: Outstanding Leader (Assistant Principal), Outstanding Professional Employee (School Counselor, Social Worker, School Psychologist, Technology Support Specialist, Math Resource Teacher, Reading Resource Teacher, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech and Language Teacher, Adapted PE Teacher, and Assistive Technology Teacher), and Outstanding Operational Employee (Office Staff, Instructional Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, Parent Liaison, and other Hourly Employees).
If you would like to nominate a Fairfax Villa staff member for any of the above awards, please send the name of your nominee and a short paragraph about him or her in an email to Barbara Schmidt at bdschmidt@fcps.edu no later than Friday, November 1. All responses will be kept confidential. If you are nominating a staff member for the Outstanding Teacher or Outstanding New Teacher award, please address at least two of the following award criteria in your submission to Ms. Schmidt:
- Instills in students a desire to learn and achieve. • Understands the individual needs of students, encourages their talents, and fosters their self-esteem. • Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of subject matter and the ability to share it effectively with students. • Fosters cooperative relationships and engages with their colleagues and the community. • Demonstrates outstanding leadership.
We will also be nominating Mr. Dave Gerstner for the Outstanding New Principal award. Unlike the other award categories, this nomination goes straight to the Region. If you would like to add your thoughts to this nomination, please send them to our awards liaison Barbara Schmidt at bdschmidt@fcps.edu by Friday, November 1.
The criteria for that award are for new principals who:
- Gather, analyze and use data for student achievement.
- Communicate a clear vision for school improvement and stakeholder engagement.
- Maintain effective discipline and foster a safe environment for students and staff.
- Exhibit effective communication skills when working with staff and community members.
- Model professionalism and promote the professional growth of others.
- Contribute to one or more of the following Ignite Goals, in the FCPS Strategic Plan
- Student Success
- Caring Culture
- Premier Workforce
- Resource Stewardship
We are excited that we can recognize so many outstanding employees. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact our school awards liaison Barbara Schmidt at bdschmidt@fcps.edu.
Veteran’s Day Concert
November 11th at 10:30 am
Please join us on Monday, November 11th, for our annual Veteran’s Day concert at 10:30 am in the Fairfax Villa gym. Veterans and immediate family are invited to a reception prior to the program beginning at 10:00 am in the library and will be escorted to the program at 10:30 am. If you are a Veteran attending, or family member of a Veteran who will be attending, please RSVP HERE so we can ensure to provide a sufficient amount of seating
Thank You For Helping!
Thank you for coming together to support the Bahamas after Dorian’s deadly destruction over a month ago. We were able to raise $8,650 to help support the area. All donations from the GoFundMe page are now being delivered to the UNICEF organization.
Thank you again for your kindness, generosity, and care!
October Reading in Mrs. Adams classroom
The following is sent on behalf of the PTA of Fairfax Villa Elementary School. Its content reflects the views of the PTA.
Fall Festival Is This Friday!
Today in your Tuesday folders will be an order form for those discounted tickets! Return to the school by Wednesday for $5 admission.
We still NEED VOLUNTEERS for the event. PLEASE consider helping us! Sign up at https://fairfaxvilla.memberhub.com/HSR42048I21101 or email Meg villapta@gmail.com with your availability.
Lots of fun items for purchase at the festival, please plan on bringing cash for our amazing raffle, lollipop game, cake walk, refreshments! Game Truck, moon bounces, glow basketball, face painting & balloon animals, DJ & photo booth are included with your admission.
DC Slices Food Truck will start serving around 6:00 pm, doors to festival open at 6:30 pm. SEE YOU THERE!
SEPTA News
The Fairfax County Special Education PTA will meet tonight 10/22 from 6:45 pm-9:00 pm at Luther Jackson Middle School for a membership meeting & workshop. The workshop topic is "Preparing Children for Adulthood While Letting Them Be Children - Rachel Bailey”. They will also hold their next board meeting (open to the public) on Tuesday 10/29 from 7:00 pm -9:00 pm at Camelot Elementary School.
Brand New Designs For Spirit Wear!
We are so excited this year to partner with a Villa parent-run business, Wild Haggis Sports, and unveil a new dragon logo option. Check out all the new shirt-types, including: Comfort Colors brand, Ladies V Necks, a vintage ringer style for girls, and more! Pre-sale ends 10/30!
https://wildhaggissports.com/teamstore/team/FVES
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