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Don't forget to change your clocks one hour ahead prior to going to bed on Saturday night. |
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March 16th
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Quarter 3 Asynchronous Catch-Up Day
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March 17th
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Quarter 3 Asynchronous Catch-Up Day
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March 26th
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End of Third Quarter – 2-hour Early Release
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March 29th to April 2nd
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Spring Break – No School
Main Office will be closed. Registrations by appointment only.
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April 5
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Teacher Workday – No School
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Dear Families,
What a beautiful week! The sun was shining and the halls were full of students’ laughter and smiles. This weekend marks one year since our schools closed due to COVID. We are so proud to let you know that our students and staff are doing a marvelous job following safety procedures as they have returned for in-person learning. We have nearly 300 students in school each day on Tuesdays through Fridays.
FCPS has asked that all schools maintain two catch-up days each quarter where teachers are available live for the entire class period, however, they do not issue any new instruction. For this quarter, on Tuesday, March 16 and Wednesday, March 17, our Eagles should attend class (virtually or in-person) as expected and be prepared to work with students on completing tasks that require extra help.
Two areas have arisen that need your attention and support. First, even thoughFCPS did not charge any rental fees for this year’s laptops for students, it is still expected that students will care for the devices and pay for lost items such as chargers. We know those $90 Dell chargers are somewhere in your home, so please help your student to locate it if you have not seen it in a while. Second, we are still in need of yearbook pictures (see below details) and for those who would like to purchase the yearbooks to let us know (also, see below). This is an historic year, both due to COVID and the school name change.
As mentioned last week, families have the choice this year to opt students out of the SOL testing this year with no negative impact on students. Should they be in a high-school credit course (Algebra or Geometry), they can choose to defer the test to the fall if they would like. Please complete our form if you would like your child opted out and have not completed the form already.
Thank you for all you are doing to support our Eagles, whether they are flying back to us in-person or remaining at home. We are one community of learners!
Enjoy the weekend,
Tammy Hanna
Principal, Lanier Middle School
@DrTammyHanna
@Lanier_MS
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Return to School Parent Forum
We are excited to hear how the return to school has been going. On March 22 at 7 PM, we will have a Return to School Parent Forum to share tips that will help with the transition. We will also give you an opportunity to share how we can support you further. Please take a moment to RSVP for the event at Return to School Parent Forum.
We are looking to say thank you to the educators in our schools: Providence ES, Daniels Run ES, Lanier MS, Fairfax HS and Fairfax Academy for Communications and the Arts. If you or your child would like to say thank you to a current or former educator please go to our website and complete a short online form. Your thank you card can be for a specific good deed or as a way to tell inspirational teacher, coach or administrator how much they mean to you or your child. School staff, please feel free to thank a colleague who has been helpful or a mentor.
All entries will be printed and delivered to the staff in our schools.
Thank you notes due March 30.
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ParentVUE
All families should have a SIS ParentVUE account, because all the return to school forms will be shared through SIS ParentVUE. Click here to create an account or if your need assistance with your current SIS ParentVUE SIS account.
SOL Updates and Opt-Out Information
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Testing: 2021
All FCPS Seventh and eighth grade students will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) Tests starting in late April/early May and will run until June 2021. GIVEN THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC, THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (VDOE) IS ALLOWING STUDENTS TO OPT-OUT OF SOL TESTING FOR THIS YEAR. Should you want your student to opt out of testing this year (no penalty against the student), please complete this form by March 31, 2021. This will allow us time to finalize our testing schedule so that we can release those dates.
The SOL tests that will be given this year include:
- Reading 7
- Reading 8
- Science 8
- Math 7
- Math 8
*Algebra 1 (Verified Course Required for High School Graduation)
*Algebra 2 (Verified Course Required for High School Graduation)
*Geometry (Verified Course Required for High School Graduation)
*If your child decides to opt-out of Algebra 1, Algebra 2 or Geometry SOL tests for this spring, they WILL HAVE to take the appropriate SOL test in the Fall of 2021 either at Lanier (if your child is a rising 8th grade student) or at the high school your child will be attending (as a rising 9th grade student). If you have any questions, please contact our Dean/Testing Coordinator, Dr. Roger Baskin, at rsbaskin@fcps.edu.
Would like a Translated Version of this Bulletin?
Using Chrome (google), this bulletin can be translated in many languages. Click here and it will take you to another web page. In the upper left-hand corner, click on the flags and choose what language you prefer.
Con Chrome (google), este boletín se puede traducir a muchos idiomas. Haga clic aquí y lo llevará a otra página. En la parte arriba a la izquierda, haga clic en las banderas y elija el idioma que prefiera.
이 게시판은 크롬(구글)을 사용하여 여러 언어로 번역될 수 있습니다. 여기를 클릭하시면 다른 페이지로 이동합니다. 페이지 왼쪽 상단에서 깃발을 클릭하시고 원하시는 언어를 선택하십시오.
باستخدام كروم (جوجل) ، يمكن ترجمة هذه النشرة بعدة لغات. انقر هنا وسيأخذك إلى صفحة أخرى. في أعلى الجانب الأيسر من الصفحة ، انقر فوق الأعلام واختر اللغة التي تفضلها.
Teacher Grants
Show your support for teachers as they return to school with a contribution to the Foundation's Teacher Grant program! The Foundation for FCPS will provide teachers, counselors, and other school personnel with direct funds to support classroom initiatives related to continuity of learning, literacy and math skills recovery or social-emotional learning.
Grant amounts will range from $1,000-$1,500 and be provided in August for the 2021-2022 school year.
The application period will be open from March 22 - April 23.
More information and a link to the application is available on the Foundation's website.
Greetings LMS Families!
Exciting news! Yearbooks to commemorate the 2020-2021 school year are currently available for purchase through Barksdale Yearbooks. You don’t want to miss out on a yearbook that reflects this unique school year! See the attached flyer and below for instructions on how to order online:
- Go to barksdalephoto.com
- Click “Online Orders”
- Click “Continue”
- Enter the code “0037625YB” as the password
The deadline for orders is FRIDAY, MARCH 26, 2021. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity…order your copy today!
GOOD NEWS! If you haven’t had a chance to submit your child’s photo for the yearbook, we have extended the original deadline!
Please submit a portrait style photo of your child to our online portal no later than Sunday, March 14th. THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY TO SUBMIT PICTURES! If your child got their picture taken on February 22nd, they will automatically be included in the yearbook. We really want every student to be featured! Simply click on the appropriate link below and upload your photo. Candid photos are welcome too! Be sure to follow these directions to make sure your photos save correctly:
Directions:
1) Click on appropriate link below
2) Click “Upload”
3) Choose photo to upload and click “Add Files”
4) Under Caption: Please write Student’s Last Name, First Name (Ex. Harbison, Kelly) THIS STEP IS VERY IMPORTANT! WE CANNOT KNOW WHO YOUR CHILD IS IF YOU DO NOT WRITE THEIR NAME! THANK YOU!
5) Fill in First Name and Last Name underneath where it is asked for
6) Under Grade, please write student’s grade level (7th or 8th)
7) Click the “X” in the top right-hand corner. Photo will not upload unless you have filled in the “First Name” “Last Name” and “Grade” boxes.
Click this link to upload 7th Grade Student Portraits
Click this link to upload 8th Grade Student Portraits
Click this link to upload candid photos you have of your child during virtual learning!
The final deadline to upload student photos is FRIDAY, MARCH 12TH.
Please direct any questions about yearbooks to Kelly Harbison at kmharbison@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your assistance in making the yearbook possible this year!
-Kelly Harbison, Yearbook Coordinator
Qualcomm Thinkabit Summer Camp
Have you ever wanted to build a robot to clean your room or take out the trash, but didn't know where to start? Or have an idea for an app that will make you rich but are stuck on the details of creating it? Then the Katherine Johnson Middle School Thinkabit summer camp presented by Qualcomm is the place for you! This summer’s camps will be held virtually.
Current 7th graders may apply to this camp using their FCPS Google account by April 9, 2021 - https://forms.gle/3uePk8ypry4X65xW6
Family Engagement and Parent Outreach Committee
Parents and guardians, the Family Engagement and Parent Outreach Committee wants to hear from you. In hopes of serving you better, we have created a survey designed to learn more about your interests and needs during this time of great transition. Please take some time to complete the survey. We will be following up with programs and outreach efforts in response to survey results. Click here for the Family Engagement survey
 These are series featuring leaders in the community and from across the nation who exemplify success in public service volunteer to share their journey and experiences in the See it, Be it! Speaker Series—co-sponsored by Lewis Academy Now and the TJ Alumni Action Group. Lewis High School and other Northern Virginia students are encouraged to sign up to be inspired and learn the keys to success necessary to become the next generation of civic and political leaders.
More information at: https://www.lewisacademynow.org/speaker-series The target audience is students but all are welcome.
FPCS is seeking individuals to serve as substitute teachers!
Are you or somebody you know interested in substitute teaching with FCPS? Apply here or attend one of our Friday information sessions to learn more! To sign up for a session visit our substitute information page here. Say Yes 2 FCPS
FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2021
9:30 a.m.
The substitute hiring team will provide information around the benefits of substituting, application, and procedural instructions, as well as, information on technology resources.
A Google Meet link will be provided to registrants closer to the date.
New Employment Opportunities in Fairfax County Public Schools: Classroom Monitors
FCPS schools and centers are hiring classroom monitors to provide in-person classroom assistance for students when some staff members continue to work virtually. If you would like more information about the position, review the job description online and apply if interested. Please share information about this opportunity with anyone you think may be interested.
SIS ParentVUE - See your student’s grades, attendance, and report card!
Watch this video to learn how to navigate SIS ParentVUE - https://youtu.be/vLwkkemipws
Please contact Kelsea Owens with any questions - kfowens@fcps.edu
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"Go Paperless" Report Card Option Reminder
Please sign up for “Paperless Report Cards”. To take advantage of the paperless options, 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 your associated students, no matter what school level. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students.
Spanish Parent Liaison
Si necesita comunicarse con nuestra enlace de padres, por favor llame al 703-934-2454 y deje un mensaje con el nombre de su estudiante y numero de telefono. Tambien puede comunicarse con ella por email a: ajmaxey@fcps.edu
Parent and Student IT Support Portal
The Parent and Student IT Support Portal is a way for parent and students to submit a ticket for technology help, including parents to submit a ticket for help with your parent account in SIS, FCPS 24-7 Blackboard. When your student need help with their student device, student accounts, or student virtual learning, please click: Parent/Student Portal. They are open 7:00AM - 11PM, 7 days a week.
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