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Community Dialogue with Dr. Reid
Please save the date for a very special event! Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, will host our Centreville Pyramid Community Conversation at Centreville High School on Tuesday, Oct 18th, 6:30 - 7:30pm in the cafeteria. This event will be a unique opportunity to help Dr. Reid get to know our school community and learn more about her vision for our district.
Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register at https://forms.gle/U2B1DGMY3rnkZs8m6. https://www.fcps.edu/blog/superintendent-community-conversations
[SPANISH - AMHARIC - ARABIC - CHINESE - KOREAN - URDU - VIETNAMESE]
Opioid Awareness
Dr. Reid sent an Opioid Letter to families that is linked on the district website HERE. Please take some time to:
- read about tips for keeping children safe,
- register for a webinar on "Everything You Need to Know About Opioids" that will be held live on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. (you may opt to register to receive the recorded version instead), and
- learn about additional Fairfax County resources.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 19, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the box in Section 3. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by November 4. All results are confidential.
Fairfax County Youth Survey - Grades 10 & 12
The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey annually to our students in grades 10 and 12. The survey asks questions about risky behavior, mental health, physical health, and safety. There are questions about behaviors related to alcohol, illegal drugs, or misuse of prescription drugs. Additional questions about depression, student stress, bullying and harassment, personal health, and - for students in eighth, tenth, and twelfth grade only - sexual behavior, will be included in the survey. Students are also asked about specific protective factors concerning health and safety.
The survey will be given between November 7-22. More details on the exact day/time will be provided later. You have the right to preview the survey and may deny permission for your child to participate if you desire. Please see the attached letter for more information on how to preview the survey and directions on how to opt-out. Opt-out forms must be returned to the Student Services office no later than November 7, 2022.
FFXYouthSurvey-OptOutSecondary-English.pdf
Support the Wildcat Writing Center on 10/19 by ordering Chipotle
Please support the Wildcat Writing Center by ordering Chipotle on October 19th from 5-9. These funds help us to attend tutoring conferences to better our craft and host fun events for the whole school at the writing center. Be sure to use the code KNR62LN if you are ordering online. 😊
Reminders
Monday, Oct. 24 is a holiday for teachers and students. Happy Diwali to all those who celebrate this day and the victory of light over darkness. Learn more about Diwali.
Also, Friday, October 28, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Monday, Oct. 31, for a teacher workday. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Undergrad Make-Up Pictures
Make-up pictures will be held on Tuesday, November 1st - details to follow in a News You Choose.
Important Upcoming Dates
Tues., 10/18 - Superintendent Michelle Reid Community Mtg @ CVHS-6:30pm
Mon., 10/24 – Holiday
Fri., 10/28 – 1st Quarter Ends; 2-Hour Early Release
Mon., 10/31 – Teacher Workday (No Students)
Tues., 11/1 - Undergraduate Make-up Pictures
Tues., 11/8 - Holiday (Elections)
Friday, 11/11 - School Planning Day (No students)
Tues., 11/15 - College 101 Night & PTSA - 7:00pm
Fri. - Sun. 11/18-20 - Theatre Fall Show
Wed. - Fri., 11/23 - 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday
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