Family Newsletter November 1

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November 2 and 3 are student holidays! 

We encourage you to celebrate this long weekend safely!

We are so thankful to have completed the first nine weeks with our students!  They have been busy with submitting assignments and getting ready for the close of the quarter and report cards.  We want to send a special shout out to our families who have supported the child’s learning endeavors during these challenging times. Please encourage your child to reach out to teachers with questions about their grades and assignments. 


SIS Parent Vue

SIS Parent Vue is the FCPS secure location to access information about your child’s attendance, class performance, demographic data and course materials. Activate your account today so you can receive weekly progress reports directly to your email. If you need assistance to create an account, please call Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801.

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Our Poe community has been very generous over the last several months, helping us to feed families who need a little help. If you would like to be on our food distribution list to receive a food box each week, please contact our Parent Liaison, Patricia Ramirez at 703-813-3801.


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Poe’s Book Bus

is coming to an elementary school near you!

We are very pleased to let you know that beginning in November, your child will be able to check out books from the Poe library AND from their classroom teachers – and you will be able to pick them up at your local elementary school!

The dates for book pickups will be:

  • November 16
  • November 30
  • December 14
  • January 11
  • January 25

On these dates, the Poe Book Buses will be located in the parking lots at the following schools from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm:

  • Annandale Terrace Elementary
  • Braddock Elementary
  • Columbia Elementary
  • Mason Crest Elementary.
  • Pick up is also available at Poe on the same dates from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm and from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm:

 Please watch for volunteer opportunities to help with the Poe Book Bus!

We hope your children will take advantage of this opportunity to check out books that interest and excite them!


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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.


Say Thank You

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.

Watch this video to learn more.

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Virtual Author Visit

Fairfax County Public Libraries will be hosting a virtual author visit on November 23, 2020 at 2:00pm. Russell Ginns, the author of the Samantha Spinner book series will be conducting a virtual visit complete with puzzle solving and more. The event is a great opportunity for all students but especially 6th graders who like to read and solve puzzles. To attend this virtual event please sign-up at the link below. 

https://librarycalendar.fairfaxcounty.gov/event/7221484
 


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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coffee

What:  SPED Chat and Coffee Time

When: Friday, November 20

Time: 9:00AM - 9:45 AM

Location: meet.google.com/hat-mygf-yvg


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Food Assistance

Grab and Go Meals (breakfast and lunch) from 8am to 12:30pm eeekdays 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)

Mondays and Fridays from 5-6pm courtesy of SevaTruck.   

Food Distribution at Fairmont Gardens (no cost)

third Thursday of each month at 11am.  (November 19th, December 17th)

Food Distribution at the AUMC Mission Center (no cost)

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.


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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It is not too late to sign up.   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).

Please reach out if you have any questions at pgharsh@fcps.edu.

 


Save the Date

November 

2     Student Holiday - No After-School Programming

3     Student Holiday - No After-School Programming

6     Quarter 1 Grading Extension

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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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