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Math Night
Robinson Secondary School is hosting Math Night on Thursday, January 23rd from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Recital Hall. Parents/Guardians of rising 7th to 12th graders are invited to learn about the math curriculum and sequencing offered at Robinson Secondary in order to better work with your student(s) as they choose their math course for next year.
Please let us know if you plan to attend by completing this form: https://forms.gle/rUpZDVEzzSoPNkTf6. We want to ensure adequate resources and space. Thank you.
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Mindfulness Group ... with Lily Spinelli and Taylor Brubaker, Social Worker Interns
Does your child struggle with anxiety? Do they tend to get overwhelmed with tasks that are attainable, but don’t know where to begin? Social work graduate students Lily Spinelli and Taylor Brubaker will be facilitating a Mindfulness Group for ninth and tenth graders during RAISE this February. The group will offer instruction on managing anxiety using healthy coping mechanisms, using practical skills to overcome life stressors, and developing a new outlook when completing overwhelming tasks. The sessions will take place over a period of six weeks and will be 45 mins in length. They will not interfere with or interrupt academic instruction. This is an opt-in opportunity and if you believe your child would benefit from this type of group, please reach out to tbrubaker@fcps.edu and lspinelli@fcps.edu with further questions, as well as to give permission, by January 24th.
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SW Spotlight
(Ms. Levy and Ms. Licciardo, Social Workers)
Managing Stress and Giving to Others: A Family Workshop and Volunteer Afternoon!
Organization: GMU Center for Psychological Services Join Now!
Please sign up at: https://www.allforgood.org/projects/9kDvE08q
Date: January 20, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 10340 Democracy Ln., Fairfax, VA 22030 in Suite 202
Free parking!
Calling all families! We are planning an afternoon of giving back and decreasing family stress. The first part of the afternoon will be a presentation for parents on how to decrease stress at home. Children and teens will work with our college and graduate students to make cards to be sent to our deployed active military personnel, sharing stories and words of encouragement. The second part of the afternoon will bring families together to set "stress less and giving back" family goals. This program is good for children ages 5 and up, and at least one parent.
How This Helps Our Community
Through this program, we will enhance family mental health and highlight ways that everyone can make a difference in the lives of others. We will also show that thinking about others who are making sacrifices for our country will help children and teens feel better.
FCPS To Implement Student Civic Engagement Activity Option Beginning January 21
Beginning January 21, FCPS students in grades 7-12 will be allowed one partial school day absence each school year to participate in civic engagement activities. The term “partial” means that the student is expected to attend school for some portion of the day.
Under the revised regulation, students and parents must complete the appropriate prearranged absence form and include documented evidence of participation in an organized event or activity. Parents or guardians must authorize student participation and are responsible for their students’ participation. Other than those activities required by FCPS course curriculum, civic engagement activities are optional. As such, civic engagement activities are not supervised by FCPS staff.
Civic engagement could include a wide variety of activities, including meetings with elected officials, volunteering for a campaign or participating in other activities within the community.
Learn more about the student civic engagement activity option.
Schools Closed on January 20 for MLK Holiday, January 27-28 for Teacher Workday and Staff Development Day
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Also, schools will be closed for students January 27-28 for a teacher workday and staff development day, respectively. January 24 is the last day of the second quarter.
Important Dates
January 20: Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday - Student Holiday
January 24: End of 2nd Quarter
January 27: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
January 28: Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
January 30: February 1st: All District XI Band HS/MS - Woodson HS
February 17: George Washington's Birthday/President's Day - Student Holiday
March 3: Professional Development Day - Student Holiday
April 3: End of 3rd Quarter
April 6: April 10: Spring Break
April 13: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
May 25: Memorial Day - Student Holiday
June 3: Graduation - Eagle Bank Arena @ GMU - No School for Grades 7-11
June 12: Last Day of School - Students Released Three Hours Early
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