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August 22: First Day Of School
September 2: Holiday (Labor Day)
September 5: Holiday (Labor Day)
September 8: Back-to-School Night 6:30-8:00pm
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School Hours/School Year Calendar
As you prepare for the new school year, please note that our school hours remain 9:20 am-4:05 pm. Fort Belvoir Primary doors will open at 9:00am daily. Students arriving after 9:20 am should be escorted into the main office to be signed in by a parent. We ask that no changes in transportation arrangements be made during the first month of school. After then, for changes in dismissal arrangements, please send an email message to FBESPrimaryOfficeStaff@fcps.edu indicating the change for the day. We understand that dismissal changes are sometimes necessary after children have arrived at school; however, please do not make changes after 3:30 pm.
Please see the following link, here, for the updated school calendar. Please note, there are student holidays and early release dates scheduled throughout the school year.
Primary Kiss and Ride Information
In collaboration with the Fort Belvoir Military Police (MP), we have developed a plan for those accessing Kiss and Ride. This plan will only effect dismissal for Primary in order to keep Meeres Road clear for buses to arrive and to maintain safety for our students who are walking home.
As you approach the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Meeres Road, we are asking that you turn right on Woodlawn Road to follow the traffic pattern for the Primary Kiss and Ride, which will entail looping at the end of Woodlawn Road. Please see map below. The MPs will be present to direct traffic.
Visiting School
We love having families visit school! Please note that you must have a valid driver’s license, DMV-issued identification or a valid passport in order to enter the school building. You will be asked to show the ID on the video system in order to gain access to the building and will be asked to sign in using this ID on the computer in the main lobby. This system is used throughout the school district and cross-references sex/violent offender databases across the country. This is an important step to keep our students safe, and we appreciate your cooperation.
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We excitedly welcome families to our Back to School Nights. Please note that the Back to School Night for the Primary School is on Thursday, September 8th, and the Back to School Night for the Upper School is on Thursday, September 22nd. Both events are from 6:30-8:00 pm. Please note that Back to School Nights are intended for parents only, and child care is not provided by our school. However, we understand the difficulties parents may encounter with this, particularly due to military obligations, and other childcare may be impossible to find. Should you need to bring little ones in order to attend Back to School Night, please be mindful of the spirit of the occasion and also bring quiet activities to occupy them so that all parents can listen and ask questions of our teachers/staff.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
In June 2022, the FCPS 2022-23 Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) were updated to include new expectations for cell phone use that are specific to each school level: elementary, middle, high, and secondary. The new cell phone expectations were established to help foster a learning environment that is conducive to learning.
Students in grades K-6: Phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, Internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities when appropriate. Cell phones may be used on campus before and after school only.
FCPS understands that students may need to access a cell phone or other personally owned device as an accommodation to access the curriculum, make progress toward their individualized goals, or address medical or other needs.
The Updates to FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) web page outlines changes to cell phone use for the 2022-2023 school year. Visit the SR&R web page to learn more and to log on to your SIS ParentVue account and sign to acknowledge review of this document OR print, sign, and return this form to your child’s school by September 30, 2022.
Update Emergency Care Contacts in SIS
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring that the climate in all FCPS facilities is safe and secure. In support of this goal, FCPS provides weCare@school (weCare), an emergency care information system, available to FCPS parents and guardians who have registered for their own Parent account.
weCare helps manage emergency medical information by enabling parents to go online to enter and update their children’s medical data at their convenience. Contact information provided automatically enrolls parents to receive eNotify communications from the district and their child’s school. eNotify is the communications tool for FCPS emergency, transportation, attendance, weather closings and delays, and essential outreach messages. Messages are sent via email and text messages. Occasional phone messages are sent as well
Get more information about updating your emergency care information.
Trust Policy
You may have heard that the Fairfax County School Board approved a Trust Policy that solidifies our commitment to foster a caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families.
This policy aligns with Fairfax County’s Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy to ensure that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials.
The school division is already performing much of the work referenced in the Trust Policy. The policy, along with the upcoming regulation, will serve to solidify our efforts, so all FCPS staff, students, and families have a common understanding of the policy.
Every FCPS employee plays an important part in carrying out the Trust Policy and will demonstrate cultural responsiveness in supporting families, students, and other staff by protecting the privacy of personally identifiable information (PII) of students and families. Employees will follow a clear, standardized process for requesting, accessing, or disclosing prohibited personal information as outlined in FCPS Regulations 2202 and 4220.
Additional information is available in multiple languages on FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage. Please email FCPS’ Office of Professional Learning and Equity, OPLFE@fcps.edu, with questions about the policy.
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