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Order forms will be sent home in your student's Thursday Folder next week (March 10, 2022).
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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:
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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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March 31: End of Third Quarter - 2-hour Early Release
April 1: Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
April 4-8: Spring Break- School and Office Closed
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Please click here for information about the Mount Vernon High School PTSA Krispy Kreme Fundraiser!
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