This Week at Frost - August 16, 2021

Summer Events - Mark Your Calendars!

 

Meet the Principal was held on August 12 - Virtual Opportunity to Chat with Mr. Harris.  Here is the Presentation (Attached) and the Video.

Final Version Mr. Harris' Opening Parent Info Session.pdf

August 18th –Falcon Swoop- Open House/Walkaround- Self Guided Tours for Rising 8th   Grade Students- 9-11am

Returning 8th grade students can pick up their schedules and conduct self-guided tours on Wednesday, August 18th from 9:00 – 11:00am. This early morning time is to allow flexibility for families to come by before daily commitments begin. There are no planned activities for this two hour block. Students can spend as little as ten minutes, picking up the class schedule and practicing their walking routes for classes on the even and odd days for their schedule. For families who are not available to come by, schedules will be available in SIS beginning 8/18.  The clinic will be open for parents who wish to drop off forms and/or medications.  Also, we will be collecting all required beginning-of-year forms (see below) in the cafeteria.

 

August 19th - Orientation for Rising 7th Grade Students

This will take place for all rising 7th grade students (no registration necessary) on August 19th from 9-11 AM.  During the orientation students will receive their class schedules, have the opportunity to move to each class, and meet their teachers. The morning is for students only. 

Transportation will be provided from your local elementary school. The updated orientation bus information is attached to this message.

Both students and parents are invited to come that afternoon from 1-3 pm for self-guided tours to practice walking the student’s schedule.  No lockers will be distributed in the upcoming year due to the building renovation (students will be able to carry back packs). 

August 23rd - First Day of School!!!!

September 3rd - Student Holiday- No School

September 6th – Labor Day- No School

September 14th- Back to School Night- More details to come- combination of asynchronous and synchronous activities…There will be no in-person activities this year.

In Other News....

PTA Hosting Grab'n'Go Snacks Tomorrow, August 17

Summer is drawing to a close, and teachers are heading back into the classrooms. The PTA would like to ensure teachers keep their energy up as they prepare for the school year, and we'd love your help! 

We are setting up a snack table on Tuesday, August 17th for teachers to "grab and go" as they prepare their classrooms. If you can, please bring donations of the items listed on our Sign-Up Genius to the Frost MS office anytime between 8am and 3pm BEFORE Tuesday, August 17th. 

Here is the Sign-Up Genius Link:  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b45a9aa22a5fe3-back

Your thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated! If you have any questions, please email the PTA Hospitality Chair at trishramirez@yahoo.com.

 

2021-2022 School Supply Lists

The supply lists for this year can be found at this link:

https://frostms.fcps.edu/academics/school-supply-list

  

Office Hours

Our office resumed normal hours on Monday, August 9. The office will be open Monday - Friday from 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

 

New Daily Bell Schedule

The bell schedule for the 2021-2022 can be found here.

 

Transportation Updates

Parents/guardians should review their Parent Vue account in Student Information System (SIS) for updated bus route assignment information after August 10, 2021.

 

ParentVue and StudentVue

The Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account Access allows parents and students access to teacher grade books, attendance information, course history and other useful information.

ParentVue:

StudentVue:

  • StudentVUE Accounts: All middle school students have access to their StudentVUE account by using their network id and password to log in.

 

Schoology Information

We are excited to share that students, families, and teachers throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system beginning Summer/Fall 2021.

  • Schoology has a connected web conferencing tool, Zoom
  • Schoology works with Google Drive
  • You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to login to Schoology
  • Click here to learn more about Schoology
  • Parent accounts will be available in mid-August
    • Information about how to login to parent accounts will be shared with you closer to the start of the school year
  • Students will have a Schoology account by August 18, 2021
    • Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts

Students use their FCPS student ID and password to login to Schoology. Look for the FCPS logo to make sure you are on the correct login page.

 

Required Forms

Please click on this link  to review the information and resources related to the following:

  • Emergency Care Form- Required Form
  • Health Information Form- Required Form
  • Medical Authorization Form- As Needed
  • Parent Consent for Instructional Digital Resources- Required Form
  • After School Program Registration- Required Form

 

News from the Frost Health Room

Greetings from your school health room!

Our goal is to ensure that your student enjoys a healthful, safe school year. Please read the following information carefully and, if you have any questions, feel free to call either your health room aide, Leslie Grottle, at 703-426-5710 or your school public health nurse, Carmen Gant, RN, at 703-704-6141.

Please bring your child’s medications to the health room beginning on Wednesday August 18th – 9-11 am (8th Grade- Falcon Swoop) and/or Thursday, August 19, 1-3PM 7th Grade.

Provide the school with properly labeled containers (your pharmacist will usually provide an extra container if you request it).

Health Information Forms can be filled out on WECARE@SCHOOL via SISParentVUE Account. Please make sure the correct forms are completed. Medications may not be accepted if the proper forms are not submitted with the prescriptions.

Epinephrine Authorization, Inhaler Authorization, Medication Authorization forms can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/forms and on our Frost MS website.

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in helping to make this a safe and healthy school year for our students.

 


Required School Immunization Appointments Available

Documentation of immunization is required for students entering kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and new students transferring into FCPS. Vaccines are available through private physicians, pharmacies, and clinics. In addition, the Fairfax County Health Department offers school-required immunizations for free at the following locations:

  • Annandale District Office: 7611 Little River Tnpk., #400-E, Annandale, VA
  • Herndon/Reston District Office: 1850 Cameron Glen Dr., #100, Reston, VA
  • Joseph Willard Health Center: 3750 Old Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA
  • Mount Vernon District Office: 8350 Richmond Hwy., #233 Alexandria, VA
  • Springfield District Office: 8136 Old Keene Mill Rd., 1st Fl., #A-100, Springfield, VA

Limited evening and weekend appointments are available. Please call early to schedule your appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted.

 

Returning Strong- Health and Safety Measures

FCPS is returning strong for a strong school year this fall. Students will engage in in-person learning five days a week in safe and supportive schools. 

As we prepare to welcome students back to the classroom, COVID-19 case numbers are increasing in Fairfax County, driven by the highly-contagious Delta variant and slowing vaccination rates. The key to maintaining a healthy environment for learning is a robust vaccination rate and layered prevention strategies, including universal masking.

 

There are three things we can all do to start strong this fall:

  1. Wear a mask
  2. Get vaccinated
  3. Stay connected

 

FCPS Resources:

Return to School Webpage

Return to School- Safety Webpage

The Student Health and Safety Document is continually updated and provides detailed information on school policies and protocols related to COVID-19 such as adherence to layered prevention strategies. These guidance documents will continue to be updated to align with public health guidance.

VDOE Resource:

The Virginia Department of Health, along with the Virginia Department of Education launched the Healthy Back to School COVID-19 Website as a resource for schools and families.


     

 


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