A Message from Principal Yacubovich

Outdoor Learning Space

Thank you to Kurt Barth for selecting us for his Eagle Scout Project. We love our new outdoor learning space!

Talking Points App

This year our teachers will be using the app “Talking Points” to communicate with families. This app will allow us to talk with each family in their corresponding language. The easiest way to use this feature, is to download the Parent Talking Points App. We have included some supports to help you get started. Including help with changing your language and how to use text to speech. If at any point you do not want to receive messages through Talking Points, you can unsubscribe.


Open House

If you have not yet had an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, we encourage you to stop in their Google Classroom any time Thursday, August 27 from 5PM-5:30PM . If you would like to meet any of our specials teachers, we invite you to stop at the links below any time from 5:30PM-6:00PM.

 

Pine Spring Virtual Open House

August 27th

Specialty Courses

Virtual Guest Links

Band

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/b7fa5c28c166420997d0588c5eaecd82

Music

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/f9f5afe277554e1794c9a800e07ac5a0

Art

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/40a10d15fb334ac8a123e9296d92a5e7

Spanish FLES

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/10d2339ee0464cbcbc7e164cc50efc8d

Library

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/0e31e492075c4a5cb5fefeadf18abcd3

Physical Education

https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/e872556ff29846e49eafd29e0e6dd2c4


Kindergarten Playdate

Our amazing PTA is hosting a Kindergarten Playdate on September 1st. This will be an opportunity for kids to have fun together while giving parents an opportunity to meet.

Date:  September 1, 2020

Time: 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86417307932?pwd=MmNaeVVRZkJQMk1FLzBDVFZBeG5Mdz09

Meeting ID: 864 1730 7932

Passcode: 65uWfe


Parent/Student Support with Technology

FCPS has created a new Parent Technology Help Desk.  If you need support with technology, you should reach out to the Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff from 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team. FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS. An online portal is also available to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly. 

Below are several links that will help to answer many of your technology-related questions:

Parent and Student IT Support Portal homepage

Self Help Hub

Password Management

Tips for Online Learning Success


Parent Tech Night- Thursday, September 3rd from 6PM-7PM

Worried about accessing school on the first day? Don’t know where to click or what your child’s schedule is for synchronous learning? That’s ok, we are here to help. We have scheduled a Tech Parent Coffee with our Technology Teacher Leader, Bridget Lovas. She will walk us through the resources and give some helpful hints.

 

Topic: Parent Tech Night
Time: Sep 3, 2020 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83325001595?pwd=YmQ5aHNUZXJ3dVZtdk9jdll0alY5QT09

Meeting ID: 833 2500 1595
Passcode: Rfn0i4


Upcoming FCPS Parent Trainings

Tuesday, September 1: FCPS Parent Resource Center Free Webinar: Survive and Thrive with Virtual Learning: Practical Strategies to Make At-Home Learning Work for You (6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Register Here)

Friday, September 11: FCPS Parent Resource Center Free Webinar: Survive and Thrive with Virtual Learning: Practical Strategies to Make At-Home Learning Work for You (10:00-11:30 a.m. - Register Here)

Friday, September 18: FCPS Parent Resource Center Free Webinar: 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles & Start Motivating Your Kids (10:00-11:30a.m. OR 6:30-8:30 p.m. - Register Here)

Thursday, September 24: FCPS Parent Resource Center Free Webinar: Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home Series - Setting the Stage for Good Behavior: Routines, Procedures, & Expectations (10:00 - 11:30 a.m. OR 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. - Register Here)


Pine Spring School Supplies

Pine Spring has been very fortunate to have so many wonderful supplies donated. We want to thank FCPS Title I office, Fairfax 9-1-1 dispatch, and each of you who stopped to donate school supplies. We will use these supplies, along with supplies we have purchased, to develop bags for each child.

The bags will have everything you need to start our virtual school year off strong. We have items like pencils, crayons, white boards, dry erase markers, art sketch books and they even have earbuds!

As soon as the last of our items are delivered, we will schedule days for you to drive by and pick your materials up curbside. We appreciate your patience as we prepare these supplies for distribution and we will communicate plans as they are developed.


ParentVue

SIS ParentVUE is going to be an important way to connect with your child’s education. If you have not already set-up an account, we encourage you to activate your account this week.

To access your SIS ParentVue account

  • You will need to login
    • You will need your personalized Activation Key
      • You should receive this during registration OR
      • Request the code HERE
    • You will need your personal email address

Save The Date

August 27th 5PM-6PM

Virtual Open House 

September 1st

Kindergarten Play Date

September 3rd

Tech Parent Night

September 8th 

First Day of School

September 21st 

Back to School Night 5PM-6PM