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Many congratulations to our librarians, Danielle Powers and Dawn Alexander who were awarded the Middle School Libraries Transform Award! They have been recognized as a team who have transformed the lives of their students and community through the learning, curiosity, collaboration, and discovery that they inspire. Danielle and Dawn were selected by their peers in Library Information Services for this prestigious award. We are thrilled that their outstanding work at Frost MS has been recognized and rewarded!
June 3 8th Grade Celebration
June 10 Last Day of School – Two-Hour Early Dismissal
August 22 First Day of School
Come join the fun for the last Spirit Week of this year!
Student Laptop Collection
7th grade students will keep their FCPS laptops over the summer. 8th grade student laptops and chargers will be collected during PE classes on June 8 and 9. We are still in need of parent volunteers to help this process go smoothly. Please consider volunteering here: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=9040b49a9a623a4f85-frost5&view=standard
If a 7th grade student is moving and will not be attending Frost for the 2022-23 school year, please have them schedule an appointment for technology drop off using the Student Tech Support Request form here: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/student/ also found on their laptop desktops.
If an 8th grade student is attending a FCPS summer learning program, they will keep their Frost laptop until the program is over in July.
To prepare for laptop collection all students are to remove stickers, web camera covers, magnets or any other items stuck to laptop and wipe down entire laptop with disinfectant wipes while the laptop is off.
Students keep laptop sleeves.
If a student has lost their charger, they will be charged $23. Laptops not returned result in a replacement charge of $472. All charges can be paid through MySchoolBucks. (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/)
Tutor.com – Available Summer 2022
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer of 2022. Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools/services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. Students enrolled in summer Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics & Personal Finance, and TJHSST summer courses will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.
Additional resources schools may use to communicate Tutor.com summer access to students/families are provided in the Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services Employee Hub Site to include a Summer Access Flyer that could be shared with students/families.
Detailed information, including an instructional video, on how use Tutor.com is at this link:
https://www.fcps.edu/node/45565
FCPS’ Family Return to School Survey is Coming Soon
FCPS is interested in hearing from parents/caregivers about how the 2021-22 school year has gone for students. You will have an opportunity to provide your feedback on our Family Return to School Survey which will open Tuesday, May 31. Parents and caregivers will receive an email with the survey link.
The survey is being administered by the FCPS Office of Research and Strategic Improvement, which provides objective research and data-based information back to the school division’s leadership. The survey is part of the office’s continuing evaluation of the pandemic’s impact on our school division.
We encourage all FCPS parents/caregivers to respond to the survey and share their experiences whether positive or negative. The information you and other families provide will be used, along with other data, to inform FCPS leadership about the return to five days a week of in-person instruction, and support FCPS’ efforts to make improvements that support schools, students, and staff. It will also be included in ESSER III reporting.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Due This Summer
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Interested families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 22-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes.
Summer Meal Service
No-cost summer meals will be served at all FCPS summer school locations this year. Please visit our website for updated information during the summer.
2022-2023 School Year Starts August 22
With the school year winding down and many families making plans for summer camps, vacations, and other activities, be sure to note that the first day of school for the 2022-23 school year will be Monday, August 22. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar
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
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.
Do Your Part: Stay Home When Sick
FCPS has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases recently as the county has transitioned to the medium community level. Schools continue to apply layered prevention strategies to maintain a healthy work and learning environment. However, each of us has a responsibility to do our part to help keep ourselves, our students, and our colleagues safe. As we enter the final weeks of the school year, we must stay vigilant so we can all enjoy the events and milestones ahead and be ready for a relaxing and healthy summer.
Easy ways to “Do Your Part” include: staying up to date on vaccinations and boosters, considering when and where to choose to mask up, practicing good hygiene, and monitoring symptoms daily.
It is increasingly important to stay home if you feel unwell and testing is a critical strategy to slow transmission. Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for information about COVID testing and testing sites. At-home testing is also a good option. Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order a third round of free at-home COVID tests; visit COVID.gov for details.
Preparing for a Military Move? What Every Military Family Needs to Know
FCPS is hosting a new, free webinar for military families on Friday, June 3 from 10:00-11:30 am.
Did you know military-connected students experience different “seasons” as they navigate their school years?
Using tools from her book, “Seasons of My Military Student,” Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman will offer relevant tips and strategies for managing new challenges.
- Registration and withdrawal process
- How to use the Education Binder
- Why goodbyes are important
- Resources within FCPS for military families
Join Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman for our fourth of a 4-part series supporting military-connected families
June 3, 2022 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Attend free family and educator webinars to learn the latest information to help your child succeed. Find out more through the Parent Resource Center.
Woodson HS Dance Team Tryouts
Attention 8th graders!!! Interested in being on the Dance Team at Woodson next year? Tryouts for the Dance Team are next week! Check out the info below and email Coach Schnebel with any questions at wtwdanceteam@gmail.com.
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