Updates and Reminders for Week of March 1st
We are very excited to start the next phase of this school year. On Tuesday, March 2nd, we will welcome our 8th graders who requested in-person instruction back into the school building. In-person 7th graders will return to the building on the week of March 8th.
As we head into this transition, we want to share some updates and reminders - most of which applies to all of our students along with details specific to our in-person students. Thank you for taking the time to review these items.
Schedule for Week of March 1st
Please note that we have switched 1st and 4th periods between A and B days. This allows for us to hold Panther Time during the first part of the day on Tuesday and Friday so that we can hold our student orientations first thing in the morning.
Monday Attendance Reminder
- No LIVE Panther Time Connection Check-in on Mondays
- Panther Time Check In Process: Students check Panther Time (4th period) Google Classroom and/or Blackboard 24/7.
- Complete attendance form posted by the teacher by noon!
- Students who do not submit the form will be marked absent.
- Asynchronous Day for all students
Early Release Day - Friday, March 5th
FCPS has a two hour early release day scheduled for Friday, March 5th. The school day will end at 12:00PM. The order of classes for that day is 2nd Period, 1st Period, 8th Period, then 6th period. This allows for us to have the full amount of time for lunches in the building.
ALL Parents/Guardians- Please view your student’s instructional preference in ParentVUE
Please take a moment to view your student’s instructional preference- in-person or online. Log onto ParentVUE or StudentVUE and click on the ‘Student Info’ tab and scroll down to the ‘Return to School Response’ section. If you need assistance, please contact your student’s counselor.
Return to School Timeline for In-Person Students
Students with last names A-K will attend in-person on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
- A-K 8th Grade students start on Tuesday, March 2
- A-K 7th Grade students start on Tuesday, March 9
Students with last names L-Z will attend in-person on Thursdays and Fridays
- L-Z 8th Grade students start on Thursday, March 4
- L-Z 7th Grade students start on Thursday, March 11
On the days that students are not attending in-person, they will attend school virtually as they have for the first part of the school year.
Students that arrive at school on unassigned days will not be able to enter classrooms due to social distancing requirements. Those students will need to be picked up immediately by a parent/guardian.
Transportation Information
Parents of students who have selected in-person instruction are able to view their child's bus route assignment using the SIS ParentVue account. The image below will help you find the information in ParentVue. Earlier this month, the FCPS Transportation Team sent a notice to all families about their student’s route assignments. If you have not checked your student’s route assignment, please do so as soon as possible. If there is an issue with the route assignment, families are asked to call 703 249 7000. It is suggested that students plan to arrive at their bus stop five minutes early in the morning.
Schedules/Classroom Numbers
- On a student's designated first day, they will report to their 4th period-Panther Time Class. . Their fourth period teacher will provide them a copy of their schedule and a map of the building. Administrators and school staff will be in the hallways greeting students and assisting them to get to their 4th period class during the first few weeks of school.
- Students and/or Parents/Guardians may log into StudentVue or ParentVue to see which class room each of their classes is located. At a minimum, please have your child identify their 4th period - PANTHER TIME CLASSROOM NUMBER as that is where they will receive a copy of their schedule.
Medication Drop-Off
Our clinic will be open for parents to drop off medications, March 1st-March 5th from 8:30am to 2:30pm daily.
Please make sure that you have completed the proper medical authorization form.
Please make sure that the medication is in the original pharmacy or manufacturer container that includes over the counter medications.
Please make sure the medication is not expired.
Please see the list of forms below to fill out for the medications you are dropping off. Our Health Nurse will review your forms and reach out to you if you are missing any paperwork.
Medication Form - For both over the counter and prescription meds. If they are prescription, please have the doctor sign the form.
Epi Pen Authorization
Inhaler Authorization
TDAP Vaccine Reminder
The Code of Virginia requirements for immunizations and physicals for school entry have not been waived for School Year (SY) 2020-2021.
Students will not be permitted to access face-to-face instruction without meeting all compliance requirements. For students who are conditionally enrolled and have not completed the necessary immunizations as required by the Code of Virginia, FCPS will provide provisional access to virtual learning only. Students may not participate in “in school” instruction and activities until meeting this requirement.
For questions about immunization requirements for your child, or to send proof of your child’s Tdap vaccination, please contact Andrea Tawil ajtawil@fcps.edu.
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