Technology Updates
Microsoft Office 365 Activation - The issue with students not being able to activate their Office 365 products on their FCPS issued devices has been resolved. Students that are still receiving a pop up message asking them to activate their Office 365 products need to use their ID@fcps.edu (example: 1234567@fcps.edu) and their most recent FCPS Network Password when prompted. As an FYI the @fcps.edu accounts for students are NOT mail enabled and are used for the licensing of Microsoft products only.
Laptop updated? - If you visit any FCPS school and connect to the Fairfax Wifi your FCPS issued laptop will receive any updates it has not received while away from Twain. You can do this at any time from outside any FCPS school. All FCPS schools have extended Wireless Internet coverage outside the school. When you visit the school, log on then do a restart. Log back on and visit your Schoology courses and open up your FCPS Google Apps. Restart the laptop before you leave the school. This is another solution to activate your Office 365 products.
Technology Support Reminder – Students should contact the help desk or submit a ticket when they have issues with their FCPS devices or accounts.
PTA News
The Twain Spirit Night for February will be February 9 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at
Haute Dogs & Fries
610 Montgomery Avenue
Alexandria, VA
The next PTA Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 16 at 7:00 pm via Zoom. The link will be sent out before the meeting.
2021-22 Transition Corner
Rising 7th and 8th Grade Parents:
February 10, 2021
6pm – 7pm:
- Rising 7th and 8th Grade Program (appropriate for all parents of rising 7th and 8th graders)
- Presentation from teachers representing all subject areas
- Overview of the course selection process for the 2021-22 School Year
7pm – 8pm:
- AVID Information Session (parents of recommended students will be invited, but all are welcome to join)
- Presentation of the AVID elective class and selection process
- Student Panel with Q&A to follow
- Advanced Academic Information Session (appropriate for the parents of Level IV eligible students)
- Beth Baldwin, Advanced Academic Specialist for Middle Schools will present
- Student Panel with Q&A to follow
Rising 9th Grade Parents:
**Please be sure to subscribe to your school’s News You Choose messages for the most up-to-date information about transitioning to high school – you can do that here**
***links to each school’s website is also provided, which is also a great source to keep apprised of all transition events and activities***
Lewis High School
- February 1st – School Counselors will be virtually meeting with Lewis-bound 9th graders to review class options and make course selections for next year (links will be provided to students as we get closer to the event)
Hayfield Secondary School
- February 8th – School Counselors will be virtually meeting with Hayfield-bound 9th graders to review class options and make course selections for next year (links will be provided to students as we get closer to the event)
Edison High School
- February 19th – Students will get an overview of course options through 4th period
- February 24th or 26th – Students will meet virtually with school counselors to review and select courses for next year (links will be provided to students as we get closer to the event)
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