Dear Dranesville Families,
I have had a wonderful time visiting the Dranesville schools for welcome back to school events. I have attended a variety of school events- cookouts, back to school nights, resource fairs and school visits. I have been wowed by the excitement across the school communities- staff, students, and families. Thank you to everyone who helps build a successful school day--the bus drivers, teachers, nutritional staff, custodians, and more. I look forward to seeing you at a school visit next week and throughout the fall. Thank you to our administrators and PTAs for putting on so many successful and well-attended back to school events.
Please make sure to join Dr. Reid on her Superintendent Community Conversations. She is coming to our HS pyramids to learn about our communities and learn what your priorities are. The meetings are for all schools within the high school pyramid. Translation services and child care are available when you register. See below for the Dranesville HS pyramid dates and look for an email from your student’s school to register. I hope to see our McLean families at the McLean HS meeting on Sept. 8th.
We are still having some Dranesville bus issues, but there is improvement each day. I hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.
Elaine
In this newsletter,
My 2022 Back to School Video
 Click the photo to start the video.
Por favor ve aquí el video con mi Mensaje de Regreso a la Escuela con subtítulos en español por el canal de YouTube de FCPS en Español.
Please go here to watch my Back to School video with Spanish subtitles on the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
Superintendent Community Conversations
Dr. Reid will be hosting Superintendent Community Conversations across the division this fall to get to know our communities. Events are being scheduled at high schools in each pyramid. Schools will share registration information with families and employees in advance of each event. See the list of events that have been scheduled.
Here are the dates for the Dranesville pyramids:
- 9/8/22: McLean HS
- 9/19/22: Herndon HS
- 9/20/22: Westfield HS
- 9/22/22: Marshall HS
- 10/26/22: Langley HS
FCPS Webpage for School Year 2022-23 Information
The 2022-23 school year promises to be exciting, as FCPS continues to provide students with extraordinary educational programs and experiences. This school year webpage contains important information to get you and your family off to a good start of the school year and to maintain success throughout the year. You can find information on how to stay up-to-date and resources among other helpful information.
Help With Your Student Device, Student Accounts, or StudentVue
Submit a tech support request ticket or call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). This will be answered by staff members from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Ayuda con su dispositivo de estudiante, cuentas de estudiantes o StudentVue
Envíe un ticket de solicitud de soporte técnico o llame a la mesa de ayuda de tecnología para padres al 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). Esto será respondido por miembros del personal de 7 am a 5 pm de lunes a viernes.
Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity
FCPS has tools to help parents and guardians know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided by Lightspeed, our internet content filtering service, at no cost to families. You may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. If you want more detailed information, sign up for the Internet Use Parent portal and log-in anytime to see more detail about your child’s browsing and “pause” access to the internet during non-school hours.
Tutoring Services Update
FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during SY22-23. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Tutor.com allows students to connect with a live tutor virtually at any time of day, spontaneously or scheduled in advance. Other services available via tutor.com are SAT/ACT and PSAT preparation, 'drop off' writing assignments for review, and practice tests. For more information, please visit this FCPS website.
Students will continue to access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided in the following instructional videos:
Please view this DCIst article on some FCPS parent’s experience with Tutor.com.
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Parent Information Phone Lines
FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language.
A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find.
To use the parent information phone lines, please call:
- አማርኛ (Amharic): 571-423-4957
- العربية (Arabic): 571-423-4952
- 中文 (Chinese): 571-423-4953
- فارسی (Farsi): 571-423-4954
- 한국어 (Korean): 571-423-4951
- español (Spanish): 571-423-4950
- اردو (Urdu): 571-423-4955
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese): 571-423-4956
Text Messages for Parents
Parents can receive text messages from FCPS for emergencies and essential information. Text messages will be sent in the event of emergencies, delays or school closings, if buses are running more than 30 minutes late, if your student missed the morning attendance deadline, and for other important reminders. Make sure your cell phone numbers are listed in the parent/guardian contact information section on the emergency care information form for each of your children. Standard message and data charges may apply for text messages depending on your plan. More about text messages is available online.
Bus Delay Notification System
Please be aware that all of us are getting used to new routines at the start of the school year. Thank you for your patience as those routines are established. If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. E-Notify (School Messenger) email messages will also be sent to announce significant bus delays. For questions or concerns, contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7000. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000.
Visit the FCPS Transportation page for more information.
Area Traffic Projects
Please be aware of the major roadway construction projects in Dranesville. Travelers should expect potential delays when traveling in the area, and are encouraged to visit 511virginia.org for current information on travel conditions and work zones in Virginia.
495 NEXT
With school now back, the project team urges Langley High School, Cooper Middle School, and Churchill Road Elementary School students and parents to pay extra attention when approaching and traveling through work zones. Unlike normal road conditions, work zones involve large equipment, traffic pattern changes, lane closures, uneven pavement and variable speed limits.
If you have any questions or concerns, please visit www.495NEXT.org; send an email to 495NorthernExtension@VDOT.Virginia.gov; or call the Project Inquiry Line: 703-592-6430.
Route 7
Please see the related traffic alerts and updated list of lane closures. Use caution and be alert to work zone signs, potential flagger or police direction, and watch for traffic shifts. Slow-moving vehicles and equipment may be entering or exiting the road. For information on intersection movements at the completion of the construction along Route 7, please see the interactive map on the project website. For questions: visit http://connectroute7.org; send an email to connectroute7@vdot.virginia.gov; or call: 833-777-7411.
George Washington Parkway
Drivers should proceed with caution in these areas and consider using alternate routes.
- All northbound closures will take place from 7:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- All southbound closures will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
All work is weather dependent, and closures are subject to change. Concurrent northbound and southbound closures and maximizing survey crews minimizes the duration of lane closures. For more information, visit the National Park Service North Parkway Rehabilitation project website.
Traffic Safety
The Fairfax County Police Department and Fairfax County Public Schools would like to remind everyone how we can work together to ensure that everyone has a safe school year: Fairfax County Public Schools runs more than 1,600 buses daily. While it may be tempting if you’re in a hurry, it is never OK to pass a school bus, speed through a school zone or ignore a crossing guard’s direction.
School Buses
Many drivers get confused about when they have to stop and when they can pass a school bus with flashing lights. Drivers must stop when the red lights are flashing on a school bus when there are no raised medians or walls between their travel lanes and the school bus. Police follow school buses and are ready to issue reckless driving tickets. The penalty includes $2,500 in fines and loss of your license for six months and up to 180 days in jail.
Crossing Guards
Heeding the whistles and waves of our dedicated crossing guards is yet another way you can ensure the safety of students. Pay attention in crossing guard zone areas as you drive.
Speed Limits
Slow down and be alert for children, walking or biking; they may be difficult to see and may appear suddenly and unexpectedly. School zones are marked with 25 MPH flashing signs. These flashing lights start 30 minutes prior to the start of school and remain on 30 minutes after dismissal. Do not ignore those signs; even if you do not see children crossing!
Stop Signs
Stop Signs are installed at locations where a full stop is necessary for everyone’s safety. A full stop means that your wheels stop turning and you feel the weight of your vehicle shift. Always assume that the pedestrian is going to cross whether they have the right-of-way or not. Parents should remind their children that they need to make sure cars have stopped before entering the street, and to wait for crossing guards to wave them across a guarded crossing.
Safe Stopping
Some drivers stop in the middle of the roadway to load and unload passengers. This is extremely dangerous, especially if children exit on the roadway side of a vehicle. State Law does not allow loading and unloading of passengers from a roadway. Please load and unload children in the designated Kiss and Ride locations, or from designated, safe parking locations. Tickets may be issued for illegal parking in and around schools because of the safety issues that are created.
Seatbelts
State Law requires everyone 17 and under to be seat-belted at all times. This is especially important for children. The short drive from home to school may be the time when an accident occurs. Children need to be seat-belted until the car reaches its location and has fully stopped. Children should not be in the habit of removing seat belts because they “see the school” or because they are “almost there.” Drivers CAN be stopped for unbelted children and ticketed.
Free and Reduced Price Meal Applications
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 has expired meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2022-23 school year. Learn more about the Free and Reduced-Price Meal program online.
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No Dogs on School Grounds
With the exception of service animals, dogs are not allowed on school district grounds, playgrounds or sports fields at any time throughout the calendar year. Please leave your pets at home when coming to school.
Health and Safety
COVID updates
FCPS sent an update on COVID-19 layered prevention strategies that will continue to be in place this school year. While we had hoped that the pandemic would be behind us, it seems that COVID will be something we must manage as a community for the foreseeable future. FCPS will continue to follow the guidance of national, state, and local health experts when determining the layered prevention strategies that are needed to keep our schools safe and open for learning. To stay up to date, please continue to review our Health and Safety Guidance on our website.
Staying Home When Sick
FCPS continues to require families to review the Daily Health Screening before sending students to school. The 5 Day Isolation Period will also continue for COVID positive students and staff.
Monkeypox Guidance and Information
With the emerging concerns regarding the monkeypox virus, we want to provide you with information about the precautions that FCPS is taking in partnership with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). VIsit our website to review the complete FCPS Monkeypox Guidance and Information.
 My tour of Montgomery County Public School Electric Buses at Depot with Mr. Frisch, Providence School Board member
EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Program
FCPS has been actively pursuing all avenues to convert its diesel bus fleet to electric vehicles (EV) in order to meet the Joint Environmental Taskforce (JET) recommendation that FCPS convert its fleet to electric by 2035. In May, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened applications for clean school bus rebates, with a closing deadline of August 19. The Office of Transportation Services has applied to this program. If awarded, 20 buses will be provided. EPA will notify applicants of selection status in October; more information will be shared then.
NVSWCD Green Breakfast- September 10
Virtual, September 10: 9 - 10:30am
Learn about the Joint Environmental Task Force
The Joint Environmental Task Force (JET) works to join the political and administrative capabilities of the County and the school system to proactively address climate change and environmental sustainability. Join Supervisor Dan Storck and School Board members Karl Frisch and Elaine Tholen to hear the latest on these efforts. JET includes community partners from higher education, industry, community and student advocacy groups working with County and school system leaders to recommend aggressive goals in areas of County and school operations. Goal areas include: energy, waste management, workforce development and transportation. This presentation will focus on the development and implementation of the Joint Environmental Task Force between the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and the School Board. Future plans, lessons learned, and the current status as of September 2022 will be highlighted.
Registration link for this virtual talk: https://tinyurl.com/Sept2022GBregister
Upcoming School Board Meetings
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Today, September 1 at 7pm- Regular Meeting
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September 13 at 11am- Work Session
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September 15 at 7pm- Regular Meeting
Interested in School Board action items? Sign up to get an update on any School Board votes the morning after the School Board meeting.
How to watch meetings and sign up to speak
Próximas reuniones regulares de la Junta Escolar
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1 de septiembre a las 7pm- Reunión regular
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13 de septiembre a las 11am- Sesión de trabajo
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15 de septiembre a las 7pm- Reunión regular
Cómo ver las reuniones e inscribirse para hablar
Reuniones de la Junta Escolar de FCPS en Español
Para ver las reuniones del Junta Escolar grabadas o para ver en vivo durante las Reuniones Ordinarias en YouTube, por favor vaya al canal de YouTube de FCPS en Español o escanee el código QR
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School and Student News
 My visits to Coates ES and Dranesville ES
Congratulations Max!
Max Feinberg, a McLean HS Class of 2022 graduate, made it to Stage 3 of the 2022 American Ninja Warrior Finals!. Watch Max's Stage 3 run on NBC.com(S14E12). Well done Max!
 My Herndon ES and Clearview ES visits
Clearview ES
Looking for Backpacks
Clearview Elementary, a Title 1 school in Herndon, is looking for backpacks! We gave out over 200 backpacks at our Back to School Bonanza, but now our stock pile of backpacks for students in need has run out. We enroll new students throughout the year and many families are still struggling with the ongoing economic and social effects of the pandemic. If you would like to help, please contact Alexis Pozinsky at apozinsky@fcps.edu.
McLean HS
McLean Athletics Wins "Stay in the Game Award"
Congratulations to all of our athletes and coaches for winning the “Stay in the Game” Award, presented by the Virginia High School League! This award is presented to schools who go an entire year without having any ejections from players or coaches. McLean was one of two schools in all of Fairfax County to be presented with this award!
School Events
 First Day of School at Cooper MS, Great Falls ES, and Langley HS
McLean HS's Celebrate McLean- September 9
 Join us September 9, 4 - 6:30pm, for a community celebration to kick off the new school year. Students will have unique opportunity to know at first hand all the different clubs active at school and join those that match their interests or passions. Parents are invited to join us on the practice football field for the celebration and will have the opportunity to meet their child's teachers in an open house format in the school building. The PTSA is sponsoring the Talk of the Talk entertainment and DJ, and prepared food trucks and fun for all age groups. Stay to watch the 7:30pm McLean Varsity Football game.
Herndon HS's Band Tag Day- September 10
 Click the picture to learn more.
Join the Steamstatic Career Fair- Sept. 10
September 10, 2022 from 11:00am- 3:00pm!
Franklin Middle School (3300 Lees Corner Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151)
In partnership with Thomas Jefferson HS Clubs & local STEAM Organizations, there will be STEAM Career Talks, Hands-on activity, raffles, prizes, and food!
For more information visit www.steamtasticfair.org
Langley HS's Band Tag Day- September 17
Saturday September 17, 2022 is Tag Day for the Langley High School Band. Our students will canvas neighborhoods in the Langley pyramid, going door-to-door to ask for donations. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and the success of our band program depends on it. Tag Day donations help buy and maintain instruments, equipment and uniforms; pay for professional sectional teachers and fund scholarships for students in need to participate in band. If you’re not at home when our students stop by, you can make a donation by visiting our website at https://www.langleyband.org/. We are looking forward to seeing you on September 17th!
Community News
Supervisor Foust's Newsletter
Please go here to sign up for Supervisor Foust's informative newsletter for Dranesville and Fairfax County news and events.
DMV Connect
DMV Connect is a service outreach program and serves Virginians who may not be able to travel to a DMV Customer Service Center. DMV Connect teams can process REAL ID (Driver's/ID Card Services) as well as some other DMV transactions. For a list of available services and upcoming locations, visit the DMV Connect website.
The Literacy Council of Northern Virginia Fall 2022 Class Offerings
LCNV provides beginning-level English classes to adults so that they and their families may survive, thrive, and fully and equitably participate in the community. This fall, we are offering both in-person and online English classes and please enroll now through September 9 at 5pm. Classes are around Fairfax County including the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center (1086 Elden Street, Herndon) Please go to the Fall 2022 Class Schedule site to learn more and how to register. If you have any questions, please contact (703) 237-0866 or email, info@lcnv.org
Beginning English Classes
These courses are offered at up to 3 different learning levels and focus on overall English skills for survival, community involvement, work, and family. Classes are available at different times of the day and meet multiple days of the week, with 2-days/week and 3-days/week options).
Family Learning Program (FLP) Classes
FLP classes provide language and literacy education to empower adults to participate more fully and confidently in their children’s education. They also integrate interactive literacy activities for parents and children.
Skills-based Classes
Designed for those who would like to focus on a particular language skill, LCNV will offer two skills-based classes this Fall: Intro to Writing (eligibility by oral proficiency assessed at intake) and a free Conversation Class.
Community Events
Great Falls Concert on the Green- Sept. 4
This week's Concert on the Green features Hello Cleveland, playing a variety of rock music from the 60's to today- Sunday, September 4: 6 - 8pm.
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K
The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen. The Northern Virginia Run takes place on September 11, 8 a.m. at Oakton Elementary School. Learn more online.
Volunteer Fairfax’s VolunteerFest 2022- Sept. 17
Volunteer Fairfax will be facilitating VolunteerFest 2022, a countywide day of service, on September 17, 2022. This is a great way for students and families who want to engage with local nonprofits and volunteer. The event will officially kick-off on September 11, Patriot’s Day, with Volunteer Fairfax sharing donation needs and upcoming volunteer opportunities. More information about VolunteerFest 2022 can be found at Volunteer Fairfax’s website.
Herndon's NatureFest 2022- September 25
Join us for NatureFest 2022 on Sunday, September 25: 1 - 5pm at Runnymede Park!
NatureFest 2022 is a family-friendly, hands-on nature event, which spotlights the animals, plants, and insects that live in Runnymede Park. Event participants can visit different nature stations, which include bees, butterflies, web of life, live animal shows, and arts and crafts. Please bring a water bottle. Learn more at this website. If you have an interest in volunteering at a station, please email Friends of Runnymede Park at friendsofrp@yahoo.com.
Upcoming Events
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, Sept. 8, Noon-5 p.m.
McLean Community Center(1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean VA) is helping the American Red Cross with Diverse Blood Donations! It is urgent for donors of all ethnicities to support patients in need! Join us and support the community with your lifesaving blood donation. All donors will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card via email. For an appointment, click here or visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor word: HEARTOFGOLD, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) Eligibility Questions: Call 1-866-236-3276.
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Free Outdoor concerts
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*Lil' Maceo (all ages)in McLean Central Park
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Sons of Mystro (all ages)in McLean Central Park
- Saturday, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.
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 Pictures from the Old Firehouse Historical Marker Dedication held Aug. 21
(the) Unruly Theatre Project Auditions for HS Students
(the) Unruly Theatre Project (UTP) is The Alden’s professional teen improv company dedicated to bringing comedic performances to the community. Members audition to be in the company for one season and are paid for each performance or workshop they do for the community. In May 2022, UTP won Improvicon of Northern Virginia! UTP’s season is late-September through May. Company members rehearse twice per week on Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the McLean Community Center. Performances will be at local venues such as art galleries, the Old Firehouse Center, cafés and more.
Pre-registration for open auditions is recommended. Participants only need to register for one date and the audition will be the entire two hours. Prepared monologues are not needed. Headshots and resumes are not necessary but are welcome.
If you have any questions? Email: Danielle.VanHook@fairfaxcounty.gov
9th-12th Graders Audition Info:
Monday- Tuesday, Sept. 20 and 21, 7-9 p.m. open auditions
Wednesday, Sept. 22, beginning at 7p.m.: Call Backs/Interviews
All at The McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean VA 22101
Spotted Lanternfly Watch Underway in Fairfax County
 While there are still no sightings of the spotted lanternfly in Fairfax County, it is getting closer, and experts are on the lookout for it. This summer the invasive pest was found in nearby Loudoun County. The insect feasts on more than 70 plant species, though its preferred host is the tree-of-heaven. In the Commonwealth the peach, apple, grape, and wine industries are most threatened. Spotted lanternfly identification information with links to the quarantine area can be found on the Fairfax County web site Spotted Lanternfly. Please keep an eye out for spotted lanternfly in Fairfax County and report sightings to ReportSLF@fairfaxcounty.gov or to 703-324-5304. The popular mobile app, iNaturalist, is an effective and efficient method for reporting a SLF sighting.
Student and Family Opportunities
For HS Seniors: Global Leaders of Fairfax County Fellowship- deadline Sept. 5
The Global Leaders program seeks to prepare its fellows to be global citizens and change agents in their community and the world. The program will provide fellows with regular opportunities during their senior year of high school to engage with national and global leaders virtually and advance their understanding of international affairs and global issues. Learn more about the Global Leaders Fellowship and apply by Monday, September 5.
Student Volunteer Opportunity- Sept. 10
If you like to work outside and in a park then here's a great volunteer opportunity. Help restore a mature oak tree grove at the Great Falls Grange Park (9818 Georgetown Pike Great Falls, VA 22066) by planting and caring for natives that help oak trees thrive. The project, sponsored by the Great Falls Citizen Association, will include tasks like spreading mulch, removing invasives, planting native plants, and watering the seed islands. Please go to the IMA website to learn more and to sign up. (Go to the IMA website, click on "IMA workday calendar" for listings of workdays and sign up.) Wear garden gloves and bring a rake. The next workday is Saturday, September 10, 9- 11:30am.
For HS Students: Youth Conservation Leadership Institute- deadline Sept. 25
The Youth Conservation Leadership Institute (YCLI) is a program for 9th-12th grade students that focuses on volunteer service and environmental stewardship. Students are supported by a Soil and Water Conservation District partner and an environmental leader in their field serving as a mentor. Past students in our area have studied stream health, led youth environmental education programs, established bluebird monitoring programs, and much more! Learn more about YCLI and apply by September 30.
NVSWCD Conservation Poster Contest
Calling all student artists! The 2022 Conservation Poster Contest theme is "Healthy Soil, Healthy Life." This contest is open to any K-12 student and participating scouts can earn a badge. There is also a new digital poster contest this year for students in grades 7-12. The application deadline is Friday, September 30. Learn more about the 2022 Conservation Poster Contest.
2022 Congressional App Challenge
The Congressional App Challenge offers middle and high school students who are interested in coding a chance to develop and demonstrate their skills and interests in computer science and STEM. Students may register as individuals or in teams of up to four. No more than four students are allowed to form a team. Each district has its own challenge. The Congressional App Challenge also has compiled a Learn To Code list of resources to assist participants in their efforts.
The deadline to enter the Congressional App Competition is November 1, 2022. See additional details and register.
Boy Scout Troop 128
 BSA Troop 128 at the Old Firehouse Historical Marker Dedication
Troop 128 offers a troop for boys and a troop for girls. We are one of the oldest troops in the area and have advanced more than 140 Eagle scouts in our 97-year history. Our troop is well known for our robust activities from hiking and camping to ropes courses, climbing, kayaking, biking, and more. Scouts get outside and off their screens to embrace nature’s beauty and develop important life skills including leadership, teamwork, independence, goal setting, problem solving, communications, and more.
Meetings - Mondays, 7pm at St. John's Episcopal Church, (6715 Georgetown Pike in McLean, VA)
Want to learn more? Feel free to reach out to our Prospective Scout Liaison, Stephanie Anderson, at recruiter@troop128bsa.com or (301) 466 5656 for more information.
Consider Joining your School's PTA/PTO/PTSA
PTAs/PTOs/PTSAs put on programs and events, invests in our teachers and staff, and enhances each family's experience at your student's school. PTA/PTO/PTSA volunteers can help in many different ways. Some help out with planning community events for the school, some give a few hours to help the office or library staff with tasks, and some help raise money to buy things the school needs. Any parent can help!
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Feedback on VDOE History and Social Science Curriculum Review
Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) robust history and social studies programs prepare all students to be positive contributors to their communities. FCPS aligns curriculum to the History and Social Science Standards of Learning provided by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE).
VDOE is conducting a routine review of current History and Social Science Standards of Learning. This process began in 2020 and is expected to be complete by November 2022. Public engagement is an important component of the review process and VDOE will consider all public comments received by September 25, 2022.
FCPS encourages families, students, staff, and community members to provide feedback to VDOE and participate in district discussions and feedback opportunities. Learn more and offer public comment on the VDOE website.
2022 Parent Involvement Survey
All parents of school-aged children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services in Virginia are encouraged to complete the Virginia Department of Education's (VDOE's) annual Parent Involvement Survey. The survey will remain open through December 16, 2022.
Parent Involvement Survey - English
Parent Involvement Survey - Spanish
Parent Involvement (Indicator 8) Survey - Frequently Asked Questions
If you have questions regarding this survey, please contact Chiquita Seaborne, Family Engagement Specialist/Special Projects Coordinator, via email, at Chiquita.Seaborne@doe.virginia.gov or via telephone at (804) 225-3898.
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