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Nov. 24-26 : Thanksgiving Holidays

Thanksgiving

Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving holidays will be November 24-26.

Classes will resume on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar


Due Tuesday: Nominations for FCPS's Outstanding Employee Awards

To submit a nomination for a Sunrise Valley Outstanding employee in one of the categories below, please click on the appropriate nomination link. You may nominate more than one employee, or employees, across multiple categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a brief statement. Additional information regarding each of these awards, as well as the criteria and considerations, are included within each link.

Outstanding Teacher – a teacher or librarian with 3 or more years of experience

Outstanding New Teacher - a teacher or librarian with less than 3 years of experience

Outstanding Leader – an assistant principal

Outstanding Professional Employee- these positions could include School-Based Technology Specialists, Technology Support Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor

Outstanding Operational Employee – these positions could include administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, Instructional Assistants, Public Health Assistants, Public Health Training Assistants

Note: The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 23rd.

If you have any questions, please contact Olubukunmi Peters at opeters@fcps.edu


Window for AAP Level IV (full-time) Referrals to Close December 15, 2021

December 15th is the deadline to refer students in grades 2-6 for AAP Level IV services to begin at the start of the 22-23 school year. If you would like your child screened for full-time AAP services, please submit the following no later than the 15th:

  • Level IV referral form (mandatory)- All forms should include information about why there may be a need for full-time AAP services. All forms must be signed and dated. Forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms
  • Parent/Guardian Questionnaire (optional)- All forms should include specific examples to support student ratings. All forms must be signed and dated. Forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms
  • Up to 2 single-sided pages of work samples (optional)- Work samples must be on standard 8.5x11 copy paper. Works samples should demonstrate critical/creative thinking. It is recommended that works samples connect to academic content areas (language arts, math, science, and/or social studies). No worksheets that show fact/algorithm memorization, multiple choice, or fill-in-the-blank will be accepted.
  • Additional testing (optional)- any ability testing taking through George Mason’s testing center or a licensed psychologist may be included. Testing through a psychologist must also include the psychologist’s license. Any achievement testing from a previous school district may also be included.

All items can be submitted in hard copy to the front office or digitally through email (preferred) to sebalcanoff@fcps.edu. If submitting in hard copy, please include an email address on your envelope to confirm receipt.