Five Things to Know This Week - April 27, 2020

Students on first day of digital learning


Check out a photo gallery to see some of the ways that staff members and families are connecting during the quarantine.  


1. Third Quarter Extended to May 1; ParentVUE and StudentVUE to Close May 1-9 

The third quarter has been extended to Friday, May 1. Teachers may continue to work with students to close out the third quarter and accept assignments through that date.

The report card module in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will now be closed from Friday, May 1, at 4 p.m. until Saturday, May 9, at 6 a.m. 

More information about grading can be found under Students and Learning on the Coronavirus Frequently Asked Questions web page

 


Student Voice - Jada


2. Video: Student Voice—Jada's Advice for Mental Health and Wellness During Quarantine

We asked some students to give each other tips on how to focus on mental health and wellness during this difficult time. Jada shares her thoughts with us in this short video

More information on Wellness Wednesdays (mentioned in the video) is available online. 


3. Supporting Your Child with Digital Citizenship

Digital Citizenship can be described as the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior (and its positive and negative impact on self and others) with regard to technology use. All FCPS students are learning to become safe, ethical, and responsible digital citizens. FCPS recognizes that schools and families both play a role in helping children develop the skills and behaviors needed to make positive contributions to the online community.

As we move to distance learning, families and caregivers will play a critical role in modeling expected behaviors, and mentoring their children as they use technology to learn with others online. Children may test limits in new online learning spaces. Some children may have difficulty with self-regulation and this is a normal part of child development. Children may need support from families caregivers and their teachers. 

To help, FCPS has many resources to support family learning and conversations, which can be found on the Digital Citizenship for Families web page


Parent Resource Center


4. The FCPS Parent Resource Center Is Ready to Serve You

During the covid-19 school closure, the FCPS Parent Resource Center (PRC) continues to provide direct assistance to families, educators, and community members. The PRC provides access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. For example, the PRC can help you:

  • Learn about the options, services, and resources available to help your child and family within FCPS and the community.
  • Learn how to work collaboratively with your child’s school.
  • Provide tools so that you may better advocate for your child.

More information about the Parent Resource Center is available online.



5. A Look Back as We Look Forward

  • BeeKind Earth DayQuarantine Style

    Lizette is a sophomore at West Springfield High School. She had big plans for her annual spring clean-up for Earth Day. But she came up with a new plan to keep social distancing in mind, and to still make a big impact on the environment. Watch the video

  • Oakton Elementary Student Selling Artwork for First Responders

    An artistic Oakton Elementary student is auctioning off artwork she created to raise funds for healthy meals for medical staff members at Inova Fairfax Hospital. 

  • FCPS Assistant Principal Writes Book About School Closure

    The assistant principal from Clearview Elementary School created a beautifully written and illustrated book, “The Day School Closed,” and videotaped a read aloud for students. The story features a young girl who has different emotions about school closure. In the end, she finds ways to make this time a special one. How does she do it? Watch the video to find out. (Spoiler Alert: mindfulness, gratitude, and building connections with others through caring and sharing— these are important lessons for any age.)