Upcoming Dates - Mark Your Calendars

April 28- 30                 Spring Musical – Shrek, The Musical

May 2                          Eid al Fitr

May 3 – May 24          No After School Program on Tuesdays and Fridays

May 12                        SOL Test - 8^th Grade Science

May 17                        7^th and 8^th Grade Reading

May 19                        7^th and 8^th Grade Math (including Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2)

May 26                        Last Day of the After School Program

May 30                        Memorial Day Holiday

May 31                        Yearbook Distribution – 4^th Period

June 3                         8^th Grade Celebration

June 10                       Last Day of School

New This Week

Mindful May Coming Soon!

Welcome to Mindful May! Mindfulness is a particular way of paying attention and purposefully bringing awareness to what is happening in the moment. By learning the skill of focused attention, mindfulness can be applied to the five senses as well as thoughts and emotions. Through the use of mindfulness, we learn to create space which allows us the opportunity to change impulsive reactions to thoughtful responses.

During Advisory on 5/02/22, 5/10/22, 5/18/22 and 5/23/22, Falcon Focus teachers will provide lessons on breathing techniques to help students incorporate Mindfulness into daily practice. Through morning announcements on 5/09/22, 5/16/22 and 5/23/22, students will be encouraged to take a Mindful Minute. Additionally, counselors will begin each week in May by announcing a Mindful Monday Tip to provide students with a weekly strategy to try out. Finally, each Friday we will enjoy relaxing music in the cafeteria during all lunch shifts. We hope that these activities will help students find ways to bring peace to their day throughout the month of May!

Shrek the Musical April 28 – 30

Buy your tickets today!!! Nasty will be nice, and the City of Fairfax will be ogre-the-moon when Frost Drama presents their production of Shrek the Musical. The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others. Go to the link below or use the QR code on the poster!https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2848562/shrek-the-musical-fairfax-frost-middle-school-theatre

After School Program Changes

Beginning on May 3, the after school program will not be in session on Tuesdays and Fridays.  The program will end for this school year on Thursday, May 26. 

In Other News....

Free Online Tutoring Services for All Students Started April 14!

All FCPS students have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost. Funds to support Tutor.com for school year 2022-23 and 2023-24 will come from an ESSER III Unfinished Learning Grant. 

Students can connect online any time, 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 student’s 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. All FCPS families will soon receive an email including an online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form will be sent home with every student. 

For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website

Student Intentions for Next School Year

For students who will NOT be attending Frost, Woodson, or a boundary FCPS high school next year, please complete the Student Intention for the Next School Year form, https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/it110.pdf,  and return it to Emily Cheng in the Frost Student Services office, or via email ECheng@fcps.edu.

This includes students who are transferring to:

• Another FCPS school other than Frost or Woodson or boundary HS
• A private school in Virginia or out of Virginia
• Another Virginia public school division outside FCPS
• Another state public school outside of Virginia
• A school outside of the United States

ESSER at Frost

The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) is a federal grant which requires that spending be used in specific areas.  Part of the Fairfax County Public Schools spending plan identifies funding to be used for Unfinished Learning and Student Academic and Social, Emotional, Mental Health (Wellness) Needs.  Schools have been given funding allocations to support the academic and wellness needs of students.  Schools are required to create plans in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Wellness highlighting the strategies they will use to support these areas using their ESSER III funding.  These strategies are shown on the following website: https://frostms.fcps.edu/about/school-improvement-plan

Opportunity to Expunge High School Classes and Algebra Summer Learning Opportunities

Students enrolled in high school classes (Algebra, Geometry, World Language level 1 or 1B) in Middle School have the opportunity to expunge or remove the class from a student’s transcript.   Information regarding that process can be found here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/grading-and-reporting/secondary/taking-high-school-courses-in-middle-school.  If a student would like to expunge the course from his or her transcript, this form needs to be returned to the school counselor before the end of the first quarter of the 22-23 school year.  The student then has the opportunity to retake it in the 22-23 school year or over the summer, depending on readiness. 

Summer course registration information can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning/online-programs.  There is a change for those students currently enrolled in Algebra 1 this year and wish to retake the course over the summer.  These students are able to enroll in either Summer Online Campus Algebra 1 or Credit Recovery.  Further details are on the website above.

• Summer Online Campus Algebra 1 (new option) is for current middle school students who want to improve their understanding of course content.  Middle school students may use this summer online course to replace their expunged  2021-22 school-year grade.  Students will complete the appropriate SOL test at the end of the course if needed (if not already passed during the school year). No honors credit will be awarded. The course will run June 21 to July 22, and students will meet with their instructors, virtually, for one hour each day.
• Credit Recovery Academy Algebra 1 (in-person) - This course is for FCPS students who have taken Algebra 1 and have been unsuccessful in earning credit.  Students cannot take the in-person Credit Recovery Academy Algebra 1 course if they have already passed Algebra 1 or Honors Algebra 1, or for new course credit.

Frost MS Renovation Schedule 

We are extremely excited about the progress the construction team is making on our new addition and renovation at Frost MS! To keep the Frost MS community informed about the progress and timelines, please see below:

Project Scope

Addition (+/- 85,000 square feet)

• Secure main entrance (Bus drop-off)
• Secondary entrance (Car drop-off)
• Administration and Health Suite
• Comprehensive Services Suite
• Cafeteria extension
• 2 story classroom wing (Core classrooms & Science labs, Special Ed)
• Library
• Music/Instrumental rooms
• Gym storage

Renovation (+/- 121,000 square feet)

• Existing Classrooms (Art, Family & Consumer Sciences, Tech & Eng. Ed.)
• Student Services Suite
• Special Ed offices and classrooms
• Cafeteria/Stage, Kitchen
• Main and Aux Gyms
• Lecture Hall (relocated and enlarged)
• Roof
• Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, AV/IT

Phases

• Phase 1-         Completed July 2022- If on schedule, students will be able to access and have classes in completed sections this Fall!
• Phase 2-         Completed Spring 2023       
• Phase 3-         Completed Fall 2023
• Estimated Project Completion Date- Fall 2023

Summer Arts Program Registration Opens March 1

All students with an interest in continuing to explore the arts are eligible for two summer enrichment programs. Registration opens on March 1 for the Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) Summer enrichment programs. 

Elementary Institute for the Arts (for rising 3rd through 6th graders) and Institute for the Arts (for rising 7th through 12th graders) will be held July 5-29 at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Classes are offered every day related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. Both programs have fees, waivers are available for students eligible for free and reduced-price meals.  

For more information or to register, visit the Summer Learning webpage

CTE Summer Academy

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students! For our current 7th to 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.

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