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Message from Ms. Trout and Mr. Ickowski

We hope you are enjoying your summer break...as strange as it seems. This time is not one we could have imagined six months ago and the next six months will likely be just as unpredictable. As difficult and uncertain as it has been, we are thankful to be on this journey with you. We are committed to you and to your children and will work to innovate, adapt and grow together with you. We will continue to ask for and to serve with grace and compassion as we embark on virtual learning this fall.

Now that we are clear in our path for this first quarter, we will be working on all of the logistics for a successful and exciting start to the year. As the details get figured out, we will share with you all that you need to know. Please know that we will need until later in August to get firm plans in place. Your patience is hugely appreciated. We will have lots to share and lots to be excited about!

Esperamos que estés disfrutando de sus vacaciones de verano ... por extraño que parezca. Esta vez no es una que podríamos haber imaginado hace seis meses y los próximos seis meses probablemente serán igual de impredecibles. Tan difícil e incierto como ha sido, estamos agradecidos de estar en este viaje con ustedes. Estamos comprometidos con ustedes y con sus hijos y trabajaremos para innovar, adaptarnos y crecer junto con ustedes. Continuaremos pidiendo y sirviendo con gracia y compasión mientras nos embarcamos en el aprendizaje virtual este otoño.

Ahora que estamos claros en nuestro camino para este primer trimestre, estaremos trabajando en toda la logística para un comienzo de año exitoso y emocionante. A medida que se resuelvan los detalles, compartiremos con usted todo lo que necesita saber. Tenga en cuenta que necesitaremos hasta más adelante en agosto para establecer planes firmes. Su paciencia es muy apreciada.

El resto del mensaje en espanol viene de email de Sra. Golac!

Registration for 2020-2021

Registration of students for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year is to be conducted virtually while schools and offices remain closed. One of the following two processes can be used to conduct a temporary registration:  

• The Temporary Enrollment Intake Form is intended to be used when gathering registration information for a student whose family has limited access to technology or limited English. It is designed to get the specific information that is needed to generate a student ID number so that a student can be added to the Student Information System (SIS).  This form should be completed over the phone and should not be sent via e-mail for parents to complete.   
• The Enrollment Bundle is the official registration packet and can be sent electronically as a link via e-mail to the parent.  This bundle can be used for students whose families have access to technology that allows them to fill out forms online and send them back to the registrar via e-mail.    

Note that these are temporary registration processes intended to be used while schools and offices are closed.  These are not official registrations since parents will need to finalize the registration process in person to provide an original birth certificate.  Parents are also required to provide proof of residency, school records, and proof of all school health entrance requirements as outlined in the Registration Requirements Flyer.

Curbside Pick up/Drop off (yearbooks included)

Tuesday, August 4^th  9am -12pm

Friday, August 7^th  9am -12pm

Please drive or walk down bus loop and there will be directional signs.

Laptop Update

FCPS is working to provide a laptop and wifi access for ALL students. Additional details on this distribution plan will be coming soon. Distribution will happen after August 17th.

If your child has a laptop from last school year and will be returning to Terraset in the fall, you will be able to keep it and continue using it for the upcoming year. This is with the exception of rising 6th grade students who need to drop off their laptops next week (see message above) so that they can receive a new laptop after August 17.

Congratulations!

Parent/Caregiver Town Hall - August 6

Read All Summer Slides and Video

It’s easy to read all summer, everywhere if you have the library’s free Libby app!! Then, you’ll never be without books, poems, graphic novels, whatever you love to read! All you need is a library card and you can get a library card on-line if you need one. Check out these slides for more information!

Wellness Resources for the Summer 

Need to speak with a counselor? Any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker, for either themselves or their middle or high school student. Consultations provide an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s emotional well-being during their time away from school. Student consultations will provide support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions during this unprecedented and challenging time. 

Note: Parent consultations are available for all grade levels. Student consultations are only available for middle and high school students.

Schedule a phone consultation online or https://forms.gle/WKchwGnv4LkezQwG8

2020-2021 School Supply List 

Check out our school supply list by grade level. 

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

Emergency Services at Merrifield Center, 703-573-5679, available 24/7

8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Fairfax, VA 22301, Lower Level

If possible, please call ahead to 703-573-5679 to see if you can be seen via telehealth. In a life-threatening emergency, dial 911.

CSB Entry & Referral, 703-383-8500  Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

During this time, CSB has transitioned mainly to telehealth services via Zoom for Healthcare, by phone or video.

• Support during these trying times
• Information on community resources
• Screening and assessment for CSB services

Services Offered

• Individual Therapy
• Case Management/Support Coordination
• Group Therapy (via telehealth)
• Psychiatric Services
• Nursing Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Emergency Services
• Detoxification Services
• Homeless Drop-In
• Residential Treatment
• Crisis Stabilization

Locations

Services available during limited business hours from these sites via telehealth – video and phone:

• Chantilly Center, 703-968-4000
• Gartlan Center, 703-360-6910
• Northwest Center Reston, 703-481-4100
• Heritage Center, 703-533-0180
• South County Center, Outpatient: 703-704-6355, Youth: 703-704-6707
• Merrifield Center, 703-383-8500

From the Parent Resource Center

Learning At Home: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/learningathome

Public Community Supports: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/community

Emotional & Mental Health Wellness for Families: https://padlet.com/valrieeisele/emotions

Read-Alongs and Read-Aloud books for kids and families: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/readalouds

Social Emotional Wellness Considerations for Parents and Caregivers From the Virginia Department of Education

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has put together a resource listing that will help you and your child to prioritize your mental wellness.  In addition to keeping children physically safe during the pandemic, it is also important to care for their emotional health.  The threat of COVID-19, long-term social distancing, and prolonged disruption to the school routine may create significant stress and impact children's mental well-being.  

The information below will assist you in navigating this period together in a healthy way.

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/prevention/quick-guide-se-wellness-parents.pdf

Español

Servicios de emergencia, 703-573-5679, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana Merrifield Center, 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA 22031, planta baja Si es posible, llame con anticipación al 703-573-5679 para averiguar si lo pueden atender a través de los servicios de telesalud. Los servicios de estabilización de crisis están disponibles .En caso de una emergencia que amenace la vida, marque 911.

Admisión y Derivación de CSB, 703-383-8500 de lunes a viernes, de 9 a. m. a 5 p. m.

Durante este período, la CSB migró principalmente a los servicios de telesalud a través de Zoom for Healthcare, por teléfono o video.

• Apoyo durante estos tiempos difíciles
• Información sobre los recursos comunitarios
• Evaluación y diagnóstico de los servicios de la CSB

Servicios ofrecidos

• Terapia individual
• Gestión de casos/ Coordinación de soporte
• Terapia grupal (a través de telesalud)
• Servicios psiquiátricos
• Servicios de enfermería
• Servicios de farmacia
• Servicios de emergencia
• Servicios de desintoxicación
• Centro de acogida para personas sin hogar
• Tratamiento residencial

Servicios disponibles durante el horario comercial limitado de estos sitios a través de telesalud (por video y teléfono):

• Chantilly Center, 703-968-4000
• Gartlan Center, 703-360-6910
• Northwest Center Reston, 703-481-4100
• Heritage Center, 703-533-0180
• South County Center, Pacientes ambulatorios: 703-704-6355, Jóvenes: 703-704-6707
• Merrifield Center, 703-383-8500

Servicios de emergencia en Merrifield Center, 703-573-5679, disponibles las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana en 8221 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr., Fairfax, VA 22031, planta baja Si es posible, llame con anticipación al 703-573-5679 para averiguar si lo pueden atender a través de los servicios de telesalud.

Resources available during this time:

Food Resources: 

https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources 

Mental Health and Community Resources: 

https://www.fcps.edu/news-features-and-events/news/coronavirus-update/coronavirus-update-mental-health-resources

Fairfax County Resources (Assistance from a Distance): 

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/sites/covid19/files/assets/documents/dfs-assistance-from-distance.pdf

Ways to Support Local Organizations: 

https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-support

Academics and Continuity of Learning Plan: 

https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-academics-distance

Public Community Supports: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/community

Emotional & Mental Health Wellness for Families: https://padlet.com/valrieeisele/emotions

Read-Alongs and Read-Aloud books for kids and families: https://padlet.com/vaeisele/readalouds

Crisis Resources

If you or someone you care about is in crisis, please call 911 or access one of the mental health resources below:

• Reach out to a trusted adult (parent, counselor, teacher, coach, etc.); https://www.mentalhealth.gov/talk
• Try these tips for supporting a friend or family member
• Text NEEDHELP to 85511 for the Crisis Link Hotline at or call them at 703-527-4077
• Chat online with a specialist at CrisisChat.org or ImAlive.org
• Call an emergency mental health center at 703 573-5679 (Merrifield Center), 703-536-2000 (Dominion Hospital), or 703-289-7560 (INOVA emergency services)
• CR2 – 844-627-4747
• Go to the nearest emergency room at your local hospital
• Call 911

TES Looking Ahead:

• Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - First day of school

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