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Hello Glen Forest Families,
It’s hard to believe that we have only three weeks left of school in the 20-21 school year! Our teachers are planning to finish strong with your children and make the last three weeks the best it can be! Behind the scenes, we are already gearing up to the 21-22 school year and are thrilled that we will be returning to in-person learning for 5 days a week!
On Monday, May 17th at 4:25pm, you should have received an email from FCPS informing you of the boundary process that is being considered to relieve overcrowding at our school. Information about the proposed boundary adjustment was presented at community meetings in March and April. Feedback was collected and was used to create the boundary adjustment options that would be considered.
On Thursday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m., the Superintendent made a recommendation to the Fairfax County School Board to approve a boundary adjustment for the elementary schools in the Justice pyramid. The recommendation will be presented as new business. No vote took place at this meeting. The plan proposes that part of Skyline Towers and the area surrounding
On Tuesday, June 8 at 6:00 p.m., the School Board will hold a public hearing. Students, parents, staff and the community are invited to sign up to speak about the recommended boundary adjustment. The public hearing will take place at Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042. Sign up to speak.
The School Board will take action and vote on the proposal at its regular meeting scheduled on Thursday, June 17 at 7:00 p.m.
For more information about the proposal, please visit Proposed Boundary Adjustment for Elementary Schools in the Justice Pyramid.
Link for School Board Meeting on the proposed boundary changes:
https://glenforestes.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/Justice%20HS%20Pyramid%20ES%20Boundary%20Presentation.pdf
It is exciting to hear about some COVID restrictions being lifted in public, although, we will continue to follow all protocols that have been in place until the last day of school. We will continue to wear masks while on school property, both inside and outside. This includes parents, staff, and students. Thank you for your cooperation with this matter.
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Internet Services Available
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Emergency Broadband Benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible households. Eligible families can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. This is not an FCPS-funded program. It is a way for families to potentially access a more reliable hard-wired internet connection at a higher bandwidth than the “basic” packages provide.
Eligible households can enroll through a participating broadband provider or directly with the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) using an online or mail in application.
Learn about the benefit, including eligibility and enrollment information, by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit, or by calling 833-511-0311.
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Covid-19 Vaccine for Children 12-15
Good news! Vaccine providers in Virginia began vaccinating teens between 12-15 years old, following federal approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine last week. Fairfax County Health Director Dr. Gloria Addo-Ayensu and FCPS Superintendent Scott Brabrand sent a joint letter to parents stressing the important role that vaccinating young people plays in keeping our schools a healthy place to learn. Check out FCPS teens from Justice High School who are sharing why they are getting vaccinated.
Vaccines are widely available now:
- To learn how to get a vaccine at a Health Department clinic site, including the Fairfax County Government Center, George Mason University, and the Tysons Community Vaccination Center, go to the Fairfax County COVID-19 Vaccine webpage or call the Fairfax County Health Department vaccine call center at 703-324-7404. You can schedule directly, and you don’t need to pre-register.
- Walk-in appointments are also being offered at the Tysons Community Vaccination Center Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This center is in the former Lord & Taylor site at Tysons Center at 7950 Tysons Corner Center in McLean.
- To schedule an appointment at Inova’s Stonebridge site at 5001 Eisenhower Avenue in Alexandria, go to the Inova COVID-19 scheduling webpage.
FCPS Hosts COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Schools—Register Here!
FCPS is scheduling free COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students ages 12 and up at some high schools between May 25 and June 4.
Vaccinations are free, transportation will be provided to and from the clinic from the student’s base school, and registration is required.
Interested families must complete a parent/guardian consent form in order to participate. This form must be received by 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 20, for your student to participate. Please register now at https://redcap.link/FCPSvax. A letter was sent to all families of 7th-12th graders on Monday, May 17, announcing these convenient vaccination opportunities
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Calendar Reminders
As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 31, for the Memorial Day holiday. Students are not expected to complete asynchronous assignments that day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, June 1. See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar.
All Students to Be Virtual on June 8 Due to Democratic Primary Election
Tuesday, June 8, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8 will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
Get more information about the primary elections.
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Summer Practice Books
Check the mailbox for practice books delivered to homes of many FCPS students. The books provide suggested activities to support continued learning over the summer break. Families who have opted-out of paper mailings from the division will only receive a digital link.
Books will be mailed home to families in early June to arrive before the last day of school, June 11. If books do not arrive ahead of the last day of school, families are encouraged to reach out to their school and request print copies.
Students will receive the following books:
- Pre-kindergarten students will receive one interdisciplinary summer practice book.
- Students enrolled in grades K-8 in 2020-21 will receive one Language Arts practice book and one Math practice book by course enrollment. These books will also include information and guidance about digital tools that can be accessed by students and families to support learning throughout the summer.
- English learners and students receiving Special Education services may receive additional or customized books.
Please see the Summer Practice Books public webpage for more information and details about customized books for English learners and Special Education students.
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 Summer Camps!
Fairfax County’s Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) offers several summer camp programs for students ranging from rising 1st graders to teens. Registration is now open for NCS camps, which run from June through August. Summer camp programs include:
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Camp Fairfax, for grades 1-6 (rising).
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Culmore Soccer Camp, for ages 6-16.
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Teens in Action, for ages 12-18.
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Therapeutic Recreation Camp, for participants ages 5-22 with disabilities.
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Value in Prevention (V.I.P.) Camp, for grades 7-9 (rising).
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NCS Connects: Summer Adventures, virtual camp for youth and teens.
For more information on camps and to register, visit the NCS Summer Camps webpage.
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