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It is hard to believe we are almost to the end of the 3rd quarter. The quarter ends next Thursday, March 31, and students will be dismissed at 1:30. There is no school for a Teacher Workday on Friday, April 1, and Spring Break is the following week. Students return to school on Monday, April 11.
As a reminder, the SOL schedule for grades 3-6 is printed at the end of this newsletter. Please try to ensure your child does not have scheduled appointments or is away from school on their scheduled test dates.
We are excited to share a new resource that will soon be available to all students to support learning. All FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.
Students can connect online anytime, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with your child in this week's Friday folder.
For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
Have a good rest of the week,
The UMES Admin Team
Ashleigh, Jennie, and Kathy
#UMESBetterTogether
SCA Supports Western Fairfax Christian Ministries
Our SCA is currently organizing a drive to support WFCM by collecting baby wipes and vegetable oil. These are two items that are critically needed and students should bring their donation to the stage in the front lobby. The drive runs until Thursday, March 31. Thank you for your support!
Register Now for the FCPS Virtual Special Education Conference on March 26
FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference's theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. Welcoming ceremonies, guest speakers, FCPS presentations, and an exhibit hall are included. Registration for this free conference is now open online.
- Parents and community members will be able to register online.
- FCPS educators, administrators, and pre-service teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
- Individuals needing foreign language interpretation (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Korean), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreters for the live sessions may request this on the registration form.
For questions please contact specialedconf@fcps.edu.
Click here to visit the Special Education Conference webpage for more information and to register.
Centreville Pyramid - Family Engagement Night
The Elementary School Counselors in the Centreville Pyramid are hosting a Family Engagement night on Wednesday, March 30, from 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Centreville Elementary School. Join us for an evening of learning on the following topics: Conflict Resolution, Positive Parenting, Executive Functioning Skills, Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Digital Wellness. There will also be activities for students during the adult sessions.
Summer Opportunities
It is not too early to start planning for the summer! Here are some resources to help you find activities to keep your child(ren) engaged and active. Summer is a great time for children to experience different interests and learning opportunities. Many of these programs offer financial assistance so be sure to ask if there is a need. If you’d like information regarding tutors, please contact us.
- Comprehensive list of Fairfax County Park Authorities offerings
- Rec Pac through Fairfax County Park Authority
- Summer Camps & Youth Programs @ GMU
- Fairfax County 4-H Junior Camp
- American Camping Association database
- Summer Camp databases
- Volunteer Fairfax
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Fairfax County Public Schools
- A Class Act - AYFP Summer Theater Camp
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FCPS – Adult & Community Education
Family Engagement Survey Closes April 3
 FCPS is partnering with independent firm K12 Insight to administer its second Family Engagement Survey to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our school communities. Topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels.
Results will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division. The survey will be available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, Arabic, Chinese, Urdu, Farsi, and Amharic. For more information, watch this short video from Superintendent Brabrand and visit the Family Engagement Survey webpage. (Please use Chrome to open these links.)
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. Every month, a nominated employee from each region and Central Offices will be recognized as an FCPS CARES of the Month recipient. The county shares their names in Employee News, and they also have access to a new FCPS CARES banner for their profile photo in Outlook. Watch this video to learn more about FCPS CARES. If you would like to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond, please consider nominating them for FCPS Cares recognition. (Please use Chrome when opening the links above.)
Photos from the Week
Please click on the photo below to see more from the past week including wearing of the green for St. Patrick's Day, our SCA at work, our 6th grade All County Chorus participants, crazy socks for World Down Syndrome Day, and more.
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, March 30 - Workout Wednesday
Wednesday, March 30 - Family Engagement Night - 6:30 - 8:00 PM; Centreville Elementary School
Thursday, March 31 - End of 3rd Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release
Friday, April 1 - Friday April 8 - No School - Spring Break
Monday, April 11 - School Resumes
Friday, April 15 - Progress Reports Go Home in Friday Folders
#UMESBetterTogether
SOL Schedule for Grades 3-6
Below is our schedule for SOL testing which will begin on Tuesday, May 3. Students that score within a certain range will be eligible for retests after further instruction. Parents will be contacted if their child qualifies for this retest. More information on SOL testing will be sent to families in grades 3-6 as we get closer to the testing window.
Please do not schedule time out of school for your child on their testing dates.
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