First Lady Dr. Jill Biden speaks with Franklin Sherman Elementary School Principal Kathleen Quigley and School Board Chair Stella Pekarsky at the 5-11 Vaccination kickoff clinic at the school where the first polio vaccine was administered in 1954. Read more about the vaccine rollout.
Historic National VaxUP Kickoff
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden came to Franklin Sherman Elementary school in McLean to kickoff 5-11 COVID-19 vaccinations. Franklin Sherman made history in 1954 as the first school to administer the polio vaccine to children, a historical parallel to today’s vaccination efforts.
She handed out “superstar” stickers to the students who participated in the clinic.
“This vaccine is the best way to protect your children against COVID-19. It’s been thoroughly reviewed and rigorously tested, it’s free and it’s available for every child aged five and up,” Dr. Biden told an audience of parents and their newly vaccinated children.
Read the full story and see more pictures on our website.
 Where To Get a Pediatric Vaccine
FCPS is encouraging all parents whose children are eligible to get vaccinated. We know that vaccination is the way out of this pandemic and we are asking you to help us continue to make our schools as safe as they possibly can be.
The Fairfax County Health Department’s webpage has resources for finding and scheduling a vaccine appointment. Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities is available on our website.
We know you may have questions about the vaccine. Last week, we shared a video of local pediatricians explaining vaccine safety. This week, they offer tips for preparing your child for their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID-19 Employee Screening Testing – Thanksgiving and Winter Break Schedule
For the small number of employees in the staff testing pool, COVID-19 screening testing will not be available or required at FCPS locations during the week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break. Please cancel your appointments during those weeks if you have already scheduled.
You will no longer need to undergo weekly testing if you become fully vaccinated.To schedule a vaccination appointment or find out about pop-up vaccination clinics in our area, visit the FCHD website.
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FCPS Testing Site Closures
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Testing Resumes
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Thanksgiving
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Saturday, November 20-Saturday, November 27
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Monday, November 29
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Winter Break
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Saturday, December 18-Saturday, January 1
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Monday, January 3
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Calendar Survey Closes Wednesday, November 10
Please weigh in on the calendar survey if you haven’t already done so. The survey will close on Wednesday, November 10.
All employees have been sent an email from FCPS Survey with a link to the calendar survey. Parents, guardians, families, and students in grades 7-12 have also been invited to take a similar survey. The results will be used to inform and support FCPS staff as well as the School Board as they work to adopt the 2022-23 School Year Calendar. All responses are confidential. Please email FCPSsurvey@fcps.edu with questions.
Find out more about how FCPS develops its School Year calendar.
If you missed the calendar community meeting on November 8 you can watch a recording of it.
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11
As a reminder, Thursday, November 11, is a two-hour early release for students for the Veterans Day holiday. Veterans Day provides a great reason to pause, reflect, and recognize the extraordinary sacrifices our Veterans and their families have made on our behalf, and we thank them for their service.
Classes will resume on Friday, November 12. See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
Join Dr. Brabrand on Wednesday, November 10, at 2 p.m. in the Gatehouse Cafeteria for an in-person Veterans Day recognition. If you are unable to attend in person, join via Teams online.
Grow Into Special Education in FCPS
FCPS is pleased to announce a new partnership with George Mason University that provides for a 50-50 tuition sharing benefit to individuals joining the program and seeking licensure and endorsement in Special Education. Interested? More details and links to register for the information session can be found at our Grow Your Own page.
Register for The Sandwich Generation Webinar: Balancing Your Personal Life with the Needs of Your Older Parents
Balancing work, family, and care-giving responsibilities can present some challenges. This workshop provides an overview of information to help the participant cope with their personal life while dealing with their elder’s needs.
Register for this live webinar on November 18 at 4 pm.
Additional Employee Assistance Program (EAP) webinar recordings on a variety of topics, from mindfulness and resiliency to communication and healthy eating, can be accessed on the Hub EAP page.
For additional information, visit our EAP Guidance Resources online, and use Web ID: FCPS, or call our EAP at 1-855-355-9097. Sign up for the EAP-Wellness Newsletter to get monthly updates and announcements of our Employee Wellness offerings.
The School Board will hold a regular meeting on Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m. Agenda items include:
- New Business: Recommended Changes to the Governance Manual Regarding Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) Membership; Awards of Contracts
See the complete regular meeting agenda. The meeting can be viewed on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) and on the FCPS website.
OurFCPS Faces Profile - Debbie Perez-Zurita
This week is National School Psychology Week, and we’re featuring Debbie Perez-Zurita, school psychologist at Lynbrook Elementary School, to highlight the importance of school psychologists to our students and families. Debbie has worked at FCPS for 10 years as a school psychologist and finds that helping families is the most rewarding part of her job. Learn more about Debbie and her affection for the tropics.
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