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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. Learning experiences are designed to develop higher-level thinking through enrichment, acceleration, and extension of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs). Teachers, administrators, and Advanced Academic Resource Teachers (AARTs) work together to provide the following levels of services at the elementary level. A video showing each level of service in action, as well as information about middle and high school services, can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics.
- Critical and Creative Thinking Lessons, Grades K-6 (Level I)
Level I services are provided to all students in Kindergarten through Grade 6. Level I services includes teaching students to use critical and creative thinking skills to process content. It also includes periodic opportunities to use advanced academic curriculum throughout the year. Student responses to these lessons are used as part of the identification process for Levels II-IV. Parents may practice the nine strategies during family conversations and activities. Descriptions and videos of the nine critical and creative thinking strategies can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/advanced-academics/critical-and-creative-thinking.
Because Level I services are for all FCPS students, there is not a screening process.
- Differentiated Lessons in Areas of Academic Strength, Grades K-6 (Level II)
Level II services are available for students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 for students with strength in a specific subject area. The AART collaborates with classroom teachers to provide additional challenges using materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework for Levels II-IV to extend and enrich in the subject area strength. Screening for this level of service is ongoing throughout the school year. Multiple criteria are used to screen for this level of service and decisions are made at the local school level.
To have your student screened for Level II services, complete the AAP School-Based Referral Form available on the Forms page: https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893.
- Part-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-6 (Level III)
Level III services are available for students in Grades 3-6 who are eligible for part-time direct services from the AART. Students are identified by a screening committee at the local school. The AART uses materials from the AAP Curriculum Framework for Levels II-IV in the four core subject areas through either a weekly pull-out class or weekly co-teaching model with the classroom teacher. Screening for this level of service is ongoing throughout the school year. Multiple criteria are used to screen for this level of service and decisions are made at the local school level.
To have your student screened for Level III services, complete the AAP School-Based Referral Form available on the Forms page: https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893.
- Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-8 (Level IV)
Level IV services are available for students in Grades 3-8 who are found eligible through a central selection process. Eligible students use curriculum from the AAP Curriculum Framework in the four academic subject areas on a full-time basis.
Multiple criteria are reviewed to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. The countywide central selection committee determines eligibility for full-time AAP Level IV placement.
Screening for Level IV services occurs during specific screening cycles:
- Fall screening is held for students who are new to FCPS and have been referred
- Spring screening is held for any FCPS-enrolled student who has been referred
Due to the volume of files screened centrally for Level IV services, deadlines are strictly held.
- A referral form may be turned in during the referral window (beginning on the first day of school, ending on the published deadline)
- Students new to FCPS may be considered for Fall screening and Spring screening
- The referral form is available on the Forms page: https://www.fcps.edu/node/38893
Additional information about the holistic screening process and information used for screening can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Stebbins at jsstebbins@fcps.edu. We hope to see you at one of the Q&A sessions!
Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Parent Information and Q&A Sessions
Our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Jessica Stebbins, will hold two Q&A sessions for parents who have questions about Advanced Academic Levels of Service and screening for AAP Full-Time (Level 4) services. The first will be on Wednesday, September 30 at 5:30pm for English speaking parents, and October 1 at 5:30pm for Spanish speaking parents.
Please view the following presentations PRIOR to attending the Q&A session. Everyone should view the AAP Overview Video. If you are considering referring your child for AAP Full-Time (Level 4) services, also view the AAP Screening and Identification Video.
AAP Overview Video | La sinopsis de los servicios del Programa Académico Avanzado
AAP Screening and Identification Video | Evaluación e identificación para los servicios AAP Nivel IV (a tiempo completo)
Mrs. Stebbins will have a few updates to share regarding important dates and screening in a virtual setting at each session. Viewing the above videos ahead of time will provide valuable information and give you time to prepare questions, if needed.
There are two important deadlines to note:
- The deadline to refer a student new to FCPS in grades 2-7 for Level 4 fall screening is October 8, 2020.
- The deadline to refer any FCPS students in grades 2-7 for Level 4 spring screening is December 1, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Stebbins at jsstebbins@fcps.edu. We hope to see you at one of the Q&A sessions!
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing this important information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form. The form must be filled out one time per student.
If you have not completed a lunch application, please do so online in English or Spanish as soon as possible. If you want a paper copy you can print one at the following by going to the Food and Nutrition page on the FCPS website. You can also call the school at 703-799-2000 if you need assistance or a paper copy of the application. We ask that you also complete the Consent to Exchange Information (Section 4) of the application. This will allow your family to access other benefits.
One new benefit is that FCPS has made arrangements with COX cable to pay for internet access for families that have a financial need. The approval letter for free and/or reduced lunch will provide the evidence. Please complete the application as the first step in determining if your family can take advantage of this new support.
Click on the video Link to help you with accessing and understanding how to complete the application.
We would like to thank our Food and Nutrition Services as well as the Transportation Office for working with us to add additional food distribution stops for our students. The following stops will be available today. Please take advantage of this opportunity for your child to pick up a FREE breakfast and lunch each school day.
You may also pick up grab-and-go snacks for the weekend, on Fridays.
7:15 am – Madge Lane and Graves Street
7:20 am – Woodley Hills ES
7:30 am- Sky View Drive and Manor Drive
7:35 am – Gateshead Rd and Phylliss Street
7:50 am - Lukens Lane and Walutes Circle
8:05 am – Forest Place and Washington Square Apartments
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Nos gustaría agradecer a nuestros Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición, así como a la Oficina de Transporte, por trabajar con nosotros por agregar paradas adicionales de distribución de alimentos para nuestros estudiantes. Las siguientes paradas estarán disponibles hoy. Aproveche esta oportunidad para que su hijo recoja un desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS todos los días escolares.
También puede recoger paquetes de refrigerios los viernes para el fin de semana.
7:15 am – Madge Lane and Graves Street
7:20 am – Woodley Hills ES
7:30 am- Sky View Drive and Manor Drive
7:35 am – Gateshead Rd and Phylliss Street
7:50 am - Lukens Lane and Walutes Circle
8:05 am – Forest Place and Washington Square Apartments
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We want to thank everyone who joined us last night! We shared a general overview of the curriculum, attendance, testing and social emotional lessons. If you were not able to attend, you can view the session at the following link.
https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/6329ae12fe364e39b7bc38188aad137f
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to your administrative team at sdaldredge@fcps.edu, wetoney@fcps.edu or tmjohnson@fcps.edu. You can also contact your child’s teacher. The classroom teachers will be meeting with families on the following days and times to provide information specific to their grade level and class. Please try to attend as you will receive a lot of important information. All meetings will be virtual, so please look for an email from your child’s teacher with the link or directions of how to join the meeting.
FIFTH GRADE – September 24 @ 5:00pm
SIXTH GRADE – September 29 @ 6:30pm
¡Queremos agradecer a todos los que nos acompañaron anoche! Compartimos una descripción general del plan de estudios, la asistencia, las pruebas y las lecciones socioemocionales. Si no pudo asistir, puede ver la sesión en el siguiente enlace.
https://us.bbcollab.com/recording/6329ae12fe364e39b7bc38188aad137f
Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse con su equipo administrativo en sdaldredge@fcps.edu, wetoney@fcps.edu o tmjohnson@fcps.edu. También puede comunicarse con el maestro de su hijo (a) . Los maestros del salón de clases se reunirán con las familias los siguientes días y horarios para proporcionar información específica a su nivel de grado y clase. Por favor asegúrese de asistir ya que recibirá mucha información importante. Todas las reuniones serán virtuales, así que busque un correo electrónico del maestro del niño con el enlace o las instrucciones sobre cómo unirse a la reunión.
QUINTO GRADO - 24 de septiembre a las 5:00 pm
SEXTO GRADO - 29 de septiembre a las 6:30 pm
Members of the Fairfax County School Board have recorded messages for families to view. We have included a few here for you to watch, if you choose.
Video Message Link for Karen Corbett Sanders – Mt. Vernon District
Video Message Link for Tamara Derenak Kaufax – Lee District
Video Message Link for Ricardy Anderson – Chair
Video Message Link for Rachna Sizemore Heizer – Member-at-Large
Video Message Link for Abrar Omeish – Member-at-Large
Cox Communication has announced new customers that qualify will receive Connect2Compete, the company's low-cost internet, for two months at no cost. New customers must sign up between July 21 and September 30 for free service, which also includes free technical support.
A summary of enhancements and benefits of Cox's Connect2Compete program include:
- 2 months of free Connect2Compete service and remote desktop and phone support through Cox Complete Care for eligible new customers who apply between July 21 and September 30, $9.95/month thereafter
- Easy referral for discounted, refurbished equipment through PCs for People
- Student and family access to the Cox Digital Academy, which provides computer literacy training and educational resources for students
- Free WiFi modem rental
- Access to over 3M+ Cox Hotspots nationwide
This summer, Cox announced a new digital learning platform available to Connect2Compete customers to keep kids engaged in academics this summer.
The Cox Connect2Compete program is available to families who:
- Have at least one child that is a K-12 student at home
- Participate in one of these government subsidies programs: The National School Lunch Program, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP, or Public Housing
Families can qualify for Connect2Compete easily from anywhere whether on their mobile device or desktop by visiting www.cox.com/c2c
Copies of Free/Reduced Letters for Families. If parents/guardians are in need of a replacement copy of their child’s Free and Reduced Meals Eligibility Notification Letter they should request one by contacting the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) at fcpsmealsaps@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Cox Communication ha anunciado que los nuevos clientes que califiquen recibirán Connect2Compete, el Internet de bajo costo de la compañía, durante dos meses sin costo alguno. Los nuevos clientes deben registrarse entre el 21 de julio y el 30 de septiembre para obtener un servicio gratuito, que también incluye soporte técnico gratuito.
Un resumen de las mejoras y beneficios del programa Connect2Compete de Cox incluye:
2 meses de servicio Connect2Compete gratuito y soporte remoto por teléfono y escritorio a través de Cox Complete Care para nuevos clientes elegibles que presenten su solicitud entre el 21 de julio y el 30 de septiembre, $ 9.95 / mes a partir de entonces
Referencias fáciles para equipos reacondicionados con descuento a través de PC para personas
Acceso para estudiantes y familias a Cox Digital Academy, que brinda capacitación en informática y recursos educativos para los estudiantes.
Alquiler de módem WiFi gratuito
Acceso a más de 3M + Cox Hotspots en todo el país
Este verano, Cox anunció una nueva plataforma de aprendizaje digital disponible para los clientes de Connect2Compete para mantener a los niños involucrados en lo académico este verano.
El programa Cox Connect2Compete está disponible para familias que:
Tener al menos un hijo que sea estudiante de K-12 en casa
Participe en uno de estos programas de subsidios gubernamentales: el Programa Nacional de Almuerzos Escolares, SNAP, TANF, Head Start, WIC, LIHEAP o Vivienda Pública
Las familias pueden calificar para Connect2Compete fácilmente desde cualquier lugar, ya sea en su dispositivo móvil o computadora de escritorio, visitando www.cox.com/c2c
Copias de Cartas Gratuitas / Reducidas para Familias. Si los padres / tutores necesitan una copia de reemplazo de la Carta de notificación de elegibilidad para comidas gratis o reducidas de su hijo, deben solicitar una comunicándose con la Oficina de Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) en fcpsmealsaps@fcps.edu o al 703-813-4800.
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September 30 : AAP Meeting at 5:30pm (English)
October 1: AAP Meeting at 5:30pm (Spanish)
October 12: Indigenous People's Day - Student Holiday
October 30: First Grading Period Ends
November 2-3: Student Holidays
November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - Student Holiday
December 21 - January 1, 2021: Winter Break - Student Holiday
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