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Due to last Wednesday’s events at the Capitol Building, a lot of pain and sadness crowd our already strained society. Hatred, racism, and divisiveness have no place in the Poe community. Our teachers are allowing for conversation around the most recent events at the Capitol. Our teachers, counselors, clinical staff, and administrators stand readily available to support our students and families as needed.
Please take care and know we are always available if you need family resources or simply someone to talk to. Poe Middle School is committed to unity and the future of our beloved students.
Sincerely,
Jason Pannutti
Thank you to our parents for attending our Town Hall meeting and for partnering with us to ensure our students continue to learn during this unprecedented time.
Mr. Pannutti shared some important updates, shared a video of the school, and introduced some important family resources. Videos and resources are available on the Poe Middle School website and at the links below.
A special shout-out to Patricia Ramirez for interpreting!
January 6 Town Hall Recording
(begins at 1 minute mark)
Mitigation Efforts at Poe -
welcome to our building
Poe Mitigation Protocols Document
We will continue to share any updates on the county’s plan for Return to School. Dr. Brabrand will share his new plan with the school board on February 2, 2021.
The FCPS Family Guide for Return to School has information on topics like concurrent instruction, lunch, the mandatory mask policy, laptops, and health protocols.
Return to School: Frequently Asked Questions for Families
FCPS Return to School
FCPS COVID-19 Dashboard
Tentative Group Timelines for Return
Asynchronous Mondays
Attendance Form Required
On Mondays, students will engage in asynchronous work assigned by their teachers. Until further notice, students will no longer do a live check-in with their advisory teacher on Mondays.
However, we are mandated to take attendance on Mondays so every student will need to login into the Google Classroom for his or her advisory class and complete the Google form. We ask that students do this by 9:00 AM.
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Emotional Wellness Resource
This one-page document from Healthy Minds Fairfax provides information that is easy to understand, including:
- Does my child have a mental health concern?
- How to get help with links to resources
- 24/7 services for a mental health crisis
If you have questions or need additional resources, please contact your child’s school counselor.
- 6th Grade: Brig Carrie (brcarrie@fcps.edu) 703-813-3839
- 7th Grade: Hana Kim (hkim1@fcps.edu) 703-813-3865
- 8th Grade: Nicole Mourning (ndmourning@fcps.edu) 703-813-3825
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TJHSST Admissions
There have been some exciting changes to the TJHSST Admissions process! Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, renowned nationwide for its excellence in education, has updated their website with the newest information regarding eligibility and the application process. One of the biggest changes is the elimination of the admissions test and application fee. If you are interested in learning more, please continue to monitor the website for more information: www.tjadmissions.org.
If you have any questions, please contact the TJHSST Admissions office at 571-423-3770 or email: tjadmissions@fcps.edu. You can also contact Hana Kim, TJ Liaison Counselor, at 703-813-3865 or email: hkim1@fcps.edu.
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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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Clothes - Shoes -
Books - Housewares
Please call Poe’s Parent Liaison, Patricia Ramirez, at 703-813-3801 to make an appointment to visit the Raven’s Nest.
Does your child need school supplies? Please have him or her complete the form at this link: School Supply Request form
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No Cost Grab and Go Meals for all students
Updated bus schedule
Breakfast and lunch meals are offered Monday through Friday (excluding holidays) from 8:00am to 12:30pm at no-cost to any student. Meals for Saturday and Sunday, as well as snacks and dinners, are offered at sites and on bus routes every Friday.
Meal Kits that include seven days of breakfast and lunch are also available on Wednesdays at several schools in the Annandale area including:
Columbia ES -- 6720 Alpine Dr.
Woodburn ES -- 3401 Hemlock Dr.
Sleepy Hollow ES -- 3333 Sleepy Hollow Rd.
Belvedere ES -- 6540 Columbia Pike
More information is available online, or by calling the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.
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Rising 9th Grade Transition Information:
Annandale High School
January 14th, 2021
7:00-8:30 pm
Annandale High School welcomes all rising 9th grade students and their families to join our high school information night. The event will be held virtually using this Blackboard link. Students and their families will get an overview of 9th grade courses and programs from Annandale teachers and counselors, along with opportunities to attend breakout sessions with our staff. We look forward to meeting future members of the Atom Nation!
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Save the Date
January
January 14 - Annandale High School Curriculum Night (7:00pm-8:30pm)
January 15 - Special Education Coffee
January 18 - No School - MLK Day
January 20 - No School - Inauguration Day
January 22 - End of 2nd Quarter - Early Release
January 25 - Teacher Workday
We will share return to in-person learning dates as they become available.
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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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