Did you know that there is a School Psychologist assigned to EVERY school in FCPS? FCPS School Psychologists are working hard to make a positive impact on the academic and social-emotional development of all FCPS students through the provision of mental health services that build resiliency, life competencies and good citizenship.  Please follow them on Twitter @FCPSpsychs to find out more about how they impact students’ lives every day!

Academic Advising for Rising 9^th Grade Students

It’s already time to plan for high school! Our counselors will be working with current 8^th grade students next week to create a 4-year-plan for high school. Students will also be bringing home an academic advising letter with teacher recommendations and high school course selection sheets. High school counselors will also be visiting in January to support students in the course selection process.

Langston Hughes Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night and Electives Fair:

Rising 7th grade parents and students are invited to attend our Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night and Electives Fair on Wednesday, January 15, 2019 at 6:30pm in the Hughes gym. (Snow date is January 22, 2019.) Students and parents will be able to hear about student life at Langston Hughes. Parents and students will hear details about course information, including information about our International Baccalaureate program, advanced academics, and other programs. Students will also tour the electives classrooms.

Curriculum Nights for Rising 9^th Grade Students at South Lakes High School and Herndon High School

 South Lakes High School Curriculum Night: Please plan to attend Curriculum Night on Thursday, January 23 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.  Curriculum Night is an opportunity for all rising 9th through 12th grade students and their families to learn about specific courses that they might want to take next year.  Come and explore our course fair, open house style, and learn about core and elective courses. Students and parents are encouraged to attend together.

Herndon High School Curriculum Night:  Please plan to Curriculum Night on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 6:30pm. During Curriculum Night, you will have the opportunity to meet with faculty members, network with other parents and students, and learn important details about HHS. The information available at Curriculum Night will help guide conversations with your students about their course selections. While this event is primarily for parents, students are welcome to attend.

Counselors from both South Lakes and Herndon will be visiting Langston Hughes in January to meet with students to provide academic advising and complete course selections.

Happy 2020!
Welcome to a brand new year, decade, month and program season at RCC. We have all kinds of winter fun planned. Take a look at our Winter/Spring Program Guide, which includes more than 100 pages of events, classes, trips and enrichment for all ages to enjoy from now through May.
Did your resolutions include learning a new skill in 2020? RCC is the place to do that in January. Take a twirl around our dance floor. Exercise in a new session of a fitness class. Explore your creative side with one of our excellent visual arts classes.
No matter what brings you to RCC, we can't wait to see you in 2020 – from January through the entire year!
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MLK Birthday Celebration Especially for Youth

Monday, January 20

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Ages 6 to 12

FREE, Registration required, #704750-0A RCC Hunters Woods

Children will rotate through a series of activities, including a performance, an age- appropriate
video, and arts and crafts based on the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lunch will be provided.

Reston Camp Expo

Saturday, January 25

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

All Ages FREE, Drop in

RCC Hunters Woods

It's not too early to plan for summer. Don't miss your chance to learn about hundreds of  Reston-area summer camps and out-of- school activities – all in one place with fun for everyone and information about employment too.

For more information.

http://www.restoncommunitycenter.com/

13th Annual Chinese New Year Celebration

Time:  10am – 6pm

Saturday, January 25, 2020

(snow day alternative: Feb. 8, 2020, Sat.)

Event scheduled to be held at:

Luther Jackson Middle School

3020 Gallows Road

Falls Church, VA 22042

If interested in attending the festivities, please click on the following link;

htttp://www.ChineseNewYearFestival.org

Please read the following instructions carefully before you participate in each activity. Pay attention to each activity as each carries a special meaning. Ask one of our volunteers if you have any questions. To have fun and get the most of this special session, remember to try your best to solve the questions by yourself first or getting help from your parents. 

1. What is the Chinese zodiac year for 2020?
2. What is the theme of our celebration event?
3. Take a selfie photo beside the decoration you like the most.
4. What is your most favorite program or activity in the event?
5. Try to solve a riddle or two in the riddle area. Take a photo of the riddles.
6. Take part in a handicraft activity and take a photo of yourself with the finished product on the spot.
7. Play a few games in the children's area (located in the cafeteria). Do you win any prize?
8. Take part in the dragon dance parade at 2pm.
9. Have a photo of yourself in front of any stall you like the most. Which handicraft do you like the most? (Bring back to share with your classmates if you buy one).
10. Bring back a copy of the event brochure to your school.
11. Wear traditional Chinese dress/costume if you have one, or wear your own ethnic outfits.
(If you are learning Chinese, please continue next)
12. It is time to practice your Chinese language. Enter from the front entrance, and there will be volunteers to welcome event participants and to distribute Chinese New Year gift to children. Say "Happy New Year" in Chinese (Bai Nian) before accepting the gift. Say "Thank you. Happy New Year!" in Chinese afterwards.