Eagle News-May 13, 2022

May 13, 2022

Important Dates

May 20th – Sixth Grade vs Staff Basketball Game – Lake Braddock Secondary 

May, 27th – Sixth Grade End of the Year Party – St. James

June 3rd – Sixth Grade Celebration – Lake Braddock Secondary School

June 9th – Field Day

June 10th – Last Day of School- Early Release: Dismissal at 2:05


Spring Health and Safety

FCPS has seen a recent increase in COVID-19 cases and outbreaks and we understand families and staff have concerns and questions. Our commitment is to provide students with the education and support to help them succeed while maintaining a safe environment for in-person learning. 

Our layered prevention strategies have served us well throughout this school year, and are fully supported by the U.S. Department of Education and Northern Virginia Health Departments. 

Vaccinations are available for school-age children five and up and are proven to reduce the severity of illness. Everyone is encouraged to get vaccinated or boosted.

Currently, masks are optional for all students, staff, and visitors. We encourage families and staff to consider wearing a mask when reports of COVID cases are high or if they or a family member is at high risk. CDC advises individuals to wear a mask when there is a lot of COVID in your community. See a full list of masking recommendations on the CDC website.

If Fairfax County transitions to high community level, FCPS will require all students, staff, and visitors to wear a face covering when indoors (except while actively eating/drinking) on school property (to include the buildings, school buses and other school provided vehicles). 

In alignment with the Code of Virginia, the parent/legal guardian of any child enrolled in

an FCPS school may elect for such child to not wear a face covering while on school

property (to include FCPS buildings). No reason or documentation will be necessary to elect for your child to not wear a mask.

One of the most important things we can all do is check for mild, cold-like symptoms each day, such as fever, runny nose, cough, or shortness of breath. Parents and guardians are advised to keep their students home if sick and get them tested to stop further spread from occurring. Employees are also advised to stay home and get tested when feeling sick.

The most up to date information is available on the Health and Safety Guidance Document webpage. If you have questions or concerns unique to your child’s situation, please contact your school. 

Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our schools safe and healthy so all our students have the opportunity for engaging in-person learning.


Register for Dr. Reid's Virtual Town Hall-May 17

Dr. Reid will host a multilingual virtual town hall on Tuesday, May 17. Share the registration information with families and staff:

On Tuesday, May 17, incoming superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D. will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, from 7 to 8 p.m. Register online.

Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1. Stay informed about community engagement opportunities by visiting our website. 

Spanish:

El martes, 17 de mayo, la superintendente entrante Michelle Reid, Ed.D. se unirá al personal, las familias y los estudiantes para un ayuntamiento virtual multilingüe, de 7 a 8 p.m.  Regístrese en línea.

La Dra. Reid organizará sesiones de participación adicionales en todo el condado después de su fecha de inicio oficial el 1 de julio. Manténgase informado sobre las oportunidades de participación comunitaria visitando nuestro sitio web.


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Sixth Grade vs Faculty Basketball Game

The annual Sixth Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game is BACK!! Join us in cheering on our White Oaks sixth graders and staff at another fun family event and help our Sixth Grade Class raiser funds towards their end of the year celebration!

When: Friday, May 20, 2022

Where: Lake Braddock Secondary School - Gym

Time: Doors open at 6:45pm / Game starts at 7:00pm

Purchase your tickets here: Sixth Grade vs. Faculty Basketball Game Tickets! 

- Ticket prices: $5 - individual / $20 family of 4 or more. 

***Pre-Order Link will close on 05/17/2022***

**Concessions will also be available - more to come! All proceeds from this event will go towards the sixth grade end of the year celebration! This is not a drop off event. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.**

Sixth Grade Families! If you would like to sign up to support this event please sign up here.

Questions? Email woes.sixthgrade@gmail.com