Schools and Offices Closed December 21 - January 1
Virtual Learning Resumes January 4,2021
We wish you a safe and happy holiday season! Thank you for your dedication and outstanding efforts to support our Poe Ravens during virtual learning!
Please celebrate safely!
CDC recommendations for holiday celebrations and small gathering
Mental Health Crisis
If students are experiencing a mental health crisis at any time (day or night), they should contact their parent/guardian and utilize any of the following resources:
Crisis Text: text NEEDHELP to 85511
Crisislink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
If students are experiencing a physical emergency at any time (day or night), they should contact their parent/guardian. If their parent/guardian is not reachable, they should call 911 immediately.
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Meals
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to providing all students access to meals during the FCPS Winter Break. The following plan will be in place from Friday, December 18, 2020 through Wednesday, January 6, 2021.
Friday, 12/18
Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
Grab & Go locations will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
Monday, 12/21
Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
Grab & Go locations will not distribute any meals
Tuesday, 12/22
Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch
Grab & Go locations will offer 14-day meal kits
Meal Kits sites will offer 14-day meal kits
Wednesday, 12/23 through Friday, 1/1/21
No food service
As a reminder, it is important to follow social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stand a minimum of 6 feet apart from others and practice regular hand washing, including prior to leaving a residence to pick-up meals, upon returning home, and before consuming food. Please wear a mask when picking up meals.
Please call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 for more information.
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SPED Coffee & Chat
When: January 15th
Time: 9:00 -9:30
Where: Virtual Google Meet
What: Your Poe Department Chairs will answer questions about Special Education
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Polar Plunge goes Virtual!
Special Olympics Cool School Penguin Plunge
Due to COVID, we are unable to plunge in person this year. The event is designed for students and staff to feel like they are at the Plunge without physically attending. It provides a unique experience for all participants, no matter where you are.
The funds raised will provide year-round sports training, competition, leadership opportunities, and health services to 23,000 athletes.
Poe Middle School “Virtual” Polar Plunge Page
Please feel free to share with your family and friends and thank you for supporting our Poe Unified Special Olympic team.
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We had our highest attended week (12/7-12/11)! As the days are getting darker earlier and colder, more and more students are expressing interest in attending the After-School Program. If YOUR CHILD is interested, please sign up here.
A calendar of after-school clubs can be found at this link: After School Schedule.
Please reach out to Mr. Harsh (pgharsh@fcpsschools.net) if you have any questions or club ideas.
Save the Date
January
January 4 - Virtual Schooling Resumes
January 7-Poe Town hall (virtual) @ 7:00
January 11 - Virtual Book Fair (link)
January 18 - No School - MLK Day
January 20 - No School - Inauguration Day
January 22 - End of 2nd Quarter - Early Release
January 25 - Teacher Workday
January 26 - 6th Grade Return for in-person learning (Tentative)
February
February 2 - 7th and 8th Grade Return to in-person learning (Tentative)
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Helpful Links
Food Distribution Information
Map of Food Resources in Fairfax County
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
FCPS Return to School
https://www.fcps.edu/returntoschool
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
Virtual Learning - Tech Tips
Low-Cost Healthcare Resources
FCPS COVID-19 Dashboard
FCPS Cares.
The FCPS Family Guide for Return to School has information on topics like concurrent instruction, lunch, the mandatory mask policy, laptops, and health protocols.
Crisis Text: text NEEDHELP to 85511
Crisislink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
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