The end of the first quarter is right around the corner! While we are using a “rolling gradebook,” this is an excellent time to reflect on assignments.
Please encourage your child to check his or her SIS StudentVUE account to verify grades and see where assignments are missing. Teachers are ready to support students as they demonstrate their learning!
Go Paperless - Report Cards
Parents and/or guardians can now opt to “Go Paperless” in ParentVUE and receive only online report cards.
This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students.
To take advantage of the paperless options, BOTH parents and/or guardians will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless." All parents who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed report cards.
The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all their associated students, no matter what school level.
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Parent Checklist
Register for Virtual College Week
Complete the Free and Reduced Meals form (deadline October 20)
Sign the Consent to Share form
Sign the Digital applications Permission Form
Update Your Contact Information
Review Student Rights and Responsibilities
Sign the SR&R acknowledgement form
Set your SIS ParentVUE Account
Access your child’s Fairfax County Public Library Account through LEAP
Join PTSA
If you are unable to access the online applications/forms, please contact Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801 to receive a printed form.
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Scoliosis Fact Sheet
Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. It occurs in otherwise healthy children and can be a serious health problem if it becomes severe. It generally occurs during the growing years, especially during the growth spurt from 10 to 17 years of age.
Access The Scoliosis Fact Sheet and other health information at School Health Services on the FCPS website
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FCPS Virtual College Week
October 19-23
This year, FCPS is holding a Virtual College Week October 19-23 instead of the traditional College Fair and College Night activities. Students and their parents may participate in one or all of several live virtual sessions. Participants will learn about the current college admissions process and how to be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.
Advance registration is required. You will receive a unique access link 24 hours before the event(s) that you register to attend.
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Poe Library
Students who have put books on hold from the Poe Middle School library should check their fcpsschools.net accounts. Information about pick-up locations and times will be shared. In addition to picking up books from our library, students can also return any overdue library books from last year. Each pick-up location will have a return box for overdue books. Thanks, and happy reading!
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Raven's Nest
The Raven’s Nest has been replenished with clothes, shoes, housewares and books! If your family needs any of these resources, please call Poe’s Parent Liaison, Patricia Ramirez, at 571-294-8469 to make an appointment to visit the Raven’s Nest..
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Cox Connect2Compete Program
If you have any questions about this program, please reach out to Caroline Lee, School Social Worker clee9@fcps.edu.
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Food Assistance
Grab and Go Meals (breakfast and lunch) from 8am to 12:30pm
Weekdays at Annandale Terrace ES, Braddock ES, and Mason Crest ES free for children; $2 for adults. FCPS meals for Saturdays and Sundays will be distributed at all sites and on bus routes every Friday.
Burrito Distribution at the AUMC Mission Center (no cost)
(7901 Heritage Dr, Annandale – near the H Mart) on
Mondays and Fridays from 5-6pm courtesy of SevaTruck.
Food Distribution at Fairmont Gardens (no cost)
(4100 Wadsworth Ct, Annandale, VA 22003)
third Thursday of each month at 11am.
October 15th, , November 19th ,December 17th
Food Distribution at the AUMC Mission Center (no cost)
(7901 Heritage Dr, Annandale – near the H Mart)
Thursday evenings from 5-6:30pm.
If you require additional food assistance beyond these resources or if you have any questions, please contact Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801 or paramirez@fcps.edu.
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We have had a great week so far! The program kicked off on Tuesday, October 15th. It is not too late to sign up. So far 165 students have signed up, but YOU can too! Sign up below:
SIGN UP HERE
If you would like more information, please view the website below:
https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/poemsafterschoolprogram/home
To clear up some confusion, you may only participate in 1 club during a block. For example if I signed up for Poe Minds Matter, then I can only participate in that club during the time the club meets (Wednesday from 3:45-4:45).
ALL INTERESTED IN POETRY, PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP!
Description below:
Poetry/Spoken Word - Your words matter. Your thoughts, your ideas, your opinions matter. Your VOICE matters. Join me and your fellow classmates in the exploration of everything in the world around us. In poetry club, we’ll explore our thoughts in everything from our favorite sports to our favorite food, our funniest memory to our most painful one. In poetry club, we learn to connect our thoughts so the page itself feels our emotions. This is not your ordinary Poetry Club. We’ll explore poems from the past and poems of today to learn their impact on the world. And, we’ll write our own poems to leave our own impact on the world. Whether you want to write a poem for social justice or a poem for a broken heart, in Poetry Club we’ll learn to work words into artistic masterpieces.
Please reach out if you have any questions at pgharsh@fcps.edu
Helpful Links
Food Distribution Information
Map of Food Resources in Fairfax County
FCPS Requirements: Physicals & Immunizations
Technology Support for Families
Online Tech Support
ParentVUE support request
Student Services site (school counselor contact information)
Return to School: Frequently Asked Questions for Families
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
Virtual Learning - Tech Tips
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Save the Date
October
30 End of Quarter 1
November
2 Student Holiday
3 Student Holiday
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