Contact Tracing
Fort Belvoir Dolphin Families,
While the Virginia Department of Health shifted the expectation for contact tracing in schools to only on outbreaks, the CDC continues to indicate that contact tracing, in combination with testing, wearing a well-fitting mask, and quarantine and isolation, are effective strategies to identify people with COVID-19 (cases) and to reduce transmission.
FCPS has and continues to implement CDC recommendations, to the greatest extent practicable, to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools and to foster the continuation of in-person learning for students and staff. As a result, FCPS will continue contact tracing until further notice.
The following changes are effective 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 4:
- FCPS Pause (Close Contact) Letter includes quarantine guidance and replaces the FCHD quarantine email to families
- FCPS Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form replaces the FCHD Vaccine Verification Survey (Will be embedded in the FCPS Pause Letter and available on the FCPS webpage, physical copies will be available if needed)
Monitoring COVID-19 cases is critical to maintaining a safe in-person learning environment for all students. Please continue to let us know if your child has tested positive for COVID-19 or may be a close contact. We will work with you through the process to return your child to the classroom as quickly as possible.
Thank you,
Jamey Chianetta and Margo Pareja
Principals, Fort Belvoir Elementary Campus
School Health and Safety
If you or your family have tested positive for COVID-19 or have been exposed to an individual who tested positive for COVID-19, we ask that you please do not enter the school building. If you are in need of a laptop and/or school assignments, please contact the main office at (571) 982-1300 and a staff member will be available to assist you with retrieving those items.
We thank you for your support!
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A Gentle Reminder About Birthday Celebrations
Invitations for private parties, including birthdays, should not be distributed at school.
Birthday celebrations should be discussed in advance with your child’s teacher. Due to the ongoing safety measures related to the global pandemic as well as having many students with food allergies on our campus, we are not allowing edible birthday treats this school year. To ensure the safety of all our students, parents may choose to send in non-food treats or donate something to the school to celebrate your child’s special day. Listed below are just a few suggested ways to recognize your child’s special day:
- Donate a book to the school library in honor of your child.
- Share stickers, pencils, erasers, or other small, inexpensive things with the class.
- Donate a plant to beautify the school grounds - flowers, bulbs, trees, or bushes.
- Donate a board game to be used for indoor recess.
- Having the child to share their talent or special skill with the class.
- Work with teacher to possibly schedule some special time in honor of the day such as an extended recess or time in the Maker Space.
Thank You Mr. Balde and Ms. Maldonado!
 FBES Kids Lab Program
March 2, 2022
We would like to invite you to enroll your children on February 4, 2022 starting at 5:00 PM, by clicking on this link: Kids Lab Program. We are excited to be able to offer this program through our STEAM Grants from DoDEA. We will have fun hands-on activities every Wednesday afterschool for grades K-6 from March 2– April 20, with the exception of April 6 for Spring Break. Buses will be available for regular bus riders, all other students will need to be picked up in the schools at 5:25. Spaces are limited and enrollment will not guarantee your child’s space in the program, so don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Programming is brought free of charge to our students thanks to DoDEA Grant funds.
Parents, students, and community members have a unique opportunity to help FCPS select important learning resources. These reviews do not happen frequently, so selected resources will be in classrooms for years and are a significant financial investment.
Resources for elementary language arts are being reviewed through February 28. Interested individuals can review and provide feedback on digital resources online. Physical texts can be reviewed at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center in the lobby. Please ask about the books at the reception desk from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. In-person review hours will be extended to 7 p.m. on February 3, 10, 17, and 24. You are encouraged to review both sets of resources for the full catalog of resources under review. Learn more about the elementary language arts resource review here.
Attention Parents/Guardians of Rising 7th Grade Students
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Immunization Requirement Notice
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY).
Seventh grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Tdap and Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to the Bush Hill ES Main Office:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the missing immunization(s).
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the vaccine(s) was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online at:
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/certificate_religious_exemption.pdf
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
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Plan Ahead For 2022-23
School Year 2022-23 Calendar
The Fairfax County School Board has voted to adopt a calendar for the 2022-23 school year. The first day of school will be Monday, August 22. Read a news release on the new calendar.
Resources for Military Families
FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinar (Recorded December, 2021) -Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Did you know military-connected students experience different “seasons” as they navigate their school years?.
Highlights include:
- Mental Health of Military-Connected Kids and Teens
- Storms in Any Season- What parents need to know about
- Deployments, Injuries, Separations, and Loss
- Known and little known resources for military families to get you through storms and everyday life
- How to Prepare for an Off-Cycle Move
View the webinar on YouTube here
Other Military Family Resources:
County-Wide Dual Language Lottery
Online registration for the county-wide lottery for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) dual language immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 24. Current prekindergarten students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion programs for the 2022-23 school year.
The kindergarten DLI programs are available in Korean and Spanish. Korean is available at Powell Elementary and Spanish is available at Bailey’s Primary, Fort Hunt, Lake Anne, Laurel Ridge, London Towne, and Rose Hill Elementary Schools. First grade DLI programs are available at 12 elementary schools and are offered in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
In the DLI program, students spend approximately half of each day learning in English and a partner language. Mathematics, science, and health, as well as a portion of language arts, are taught in the partner language, while social studies, English language arts, and the family life education portion of health are taught in English.
There are no formal criteria for enrollment, but the program is only open to residents of Fairfax County. Online registration is available at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration.
A SIS parent account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required to obtain a SIS parent account.
Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 16, for the first grade DLI program and by 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 3, for the kindergarten DLI program. Families will be notified regarding lottery outcomes via email on February 28 for the first-grade immersion programs and on March 16, for the kindergarten program. Transportation will not be provided for students residing outside the immersion school’s attendance area.
On May 25, 2017, the Fairfax County School Board approved a one-time, non-refundable pupil placement fee of $100 per student (Notice 5922, Section XVII). This one-time, non-refundable fee will apply to all students accessing DLI program placements outside of their base school and will be integrated and collected within the online final school selection and acceptance process.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend one of the following informational meetings. All meetings will be held virtually. Information regarding virtual meeting access will be made available on the Dual Language Immersion registration site on the day of the meeting at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/dual-language-immersion-programs-registration.
Program Sites and Information Meetings for 2022-23 Elementary Schools
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GRADE |
LOCATION |
DATE |
TIME |
SNOW DATE |
TIME |
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French
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1
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Kent Gardens
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Jan. 18
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5:30 p.m.
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Jan. 20
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5:30 p.m.
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German
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1
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Orange Hunt
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Jan. 13
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6:30 p.m.
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Jan. 25
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6:30 p.m.
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Japanese
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1
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Fox Mill
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Jan. 27
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7 p.m.
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Feb. 3
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7 p.m.
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Japanese
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1
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Great Falls
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Jan. 18
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5 p.m.
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Jan. 27
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5 p.m.
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Korean
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K and 1
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Powell
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Jan. 26
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6:30 p.m.
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Jan. 27
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6:30 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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Bailey’s
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Jan. 26
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7 p.m.
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Jan.27
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7 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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Fort Hunt
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Jan. 13
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7 p.m.
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Jan. 25
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7 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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Lake Anne
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Jan. 20
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6:30 p.m.
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Jan. 27
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6:30 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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Laurel Ridge
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Jan. 19
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6 p.m.
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Jan. 26
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6 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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London Towne
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Jan. 12
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7 p.m.
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Jan. 19
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7 p.m.
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Spanish
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1
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Ravensworth
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Jan. 19
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7 p.m.
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Jan. 26
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7 p.m.
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Spanish
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K and 1
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Rose Hill
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Jan. 12
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6 p.m.
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Jan. 26
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6 p.m.
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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Elementary School.
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February 21: Holiday (Presidents' Day)
March 3: 2-hour Early Release
March 4: Student Holiday (Professional Development Day)
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