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Today's message includes the following:
- Message from the Principal - Cub Runathon!
- Book Character Day
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FCPS Cares Program
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Nominations now open for the 2022-2023 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
- Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
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Westfield High School Theatre Halloween FUNdraiser
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Special Education Review Final Report
- Mark Your Calendars
- Translations
Dear Cub Run Families,
Last Friday's Cub Runathon was a huge success! We couldn't have asked for better weather--blue sky, low humidity, an autumn sun, and a light breeze--perfect for runners and spectators alike. I join PTA President Suzanne Leonard in her message of thanks here below:
Our cubbies had so much fun running the obstacle course and got to enjoy snow cones afterwards with their classmates, teachers, and Cubby Bear.
Thank you so much for all those who volunteered to make this year's Cub-Run-A-Thon a success. This event requires more volunteers than any other Cub Run endeavor and we are so thankful for all in our community that pitched in to help!
Thank you to Kaycie Sisowath, Mona Larsen, Rich Cable, Stephanie Matonek, and Daniel Sherwood for coming to school at sunrise to set up on the day of the event! Kaycie has designed the Cub-Run-A-Thon course for years now - and we are so thankful for her time and efforts!
Also, thank you to those who stayed all day - you were critical to the day's success, specifically: Stephanie Matonek, Daniel Sherwood, Catherine Stewart, Karyn Miller, Thersea Hassett, Melissa Comegys, Jessica Keegan, Jennifer An, and Cindy An.
Catherine Stewart did a great job organizing volunteers. Thank you to Stephanie Matonek and Jennifer An for sweating it out in our Cubby Costume.
Special thanks to the all-day support we received from PE teacher and MC extraordinaire, Mr. Dofflemyer. Mr. Helmand, the PE student teacher, led the stretches, and music teacher Ms. Shultz set up the audio and provided a playlist. This year's course was more inclusive with the help of Adaptive PE teacher Justin Schwartz, PTA board member Cindy Dobbs, and Assistant Principal Nausheen Haider who worked hard to ensure all cubbies could enjoy the run! It was so nice to have so many specials teachers helping us all day too, like art teacher Ms. Brock and substitute Ms. Chang.
Donations for the Cub-Run-A-Thon can still be sent in until this Friday, October 28. Thank you so much for your support!
Many, many thanks so Suzanne Leonard herself, who is such an amazing PTA support for all of our cubbies!
In other news, we're thrilled that the playground renovation is underway! Stay tuned for photos of the final result in mid-November.
Have a wonderful week!
Warm regards,
Natalie Lorenzi
Principal
Book Character Day
We are so excited for Book Character Dress-Up Day this Friday, October 28. Students may come to school dressed up as a character from a favorite book. They will spend the day celebrating their favorite characters and the books they enjoy reading.
Costume Guidelines:
- Select a book character from your favorite book.
- Students are encouraged to use items already at home to create their character costume. Be creative and have fun !!
- All costumes must be school dress appropriate. No masks, face paint or weapons.
Students are not required to dress up, but we hope they will take part in the fun! We are looking forward to an exciting day celebrating our favorite books and characters.
FCPS Cares: Recognizing Employees Who Go Above and Beyond
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize those who go above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the outstanding work of FCPS employees, especially our own Cub Run employees.
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Nominations are now open for the 2022-2023 FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards!
To submit a nomination for a Cub Run Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google nomination form . You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, November 18th.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Sisk at jeschoensisk@fcps.edu.
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Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
Beginning on October 18th, 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 4th. All results are confidential.
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Westfield High School Theatre Halloween FUNdraiser
Westfield HS Theatre would like to invite your school community to our Halloween FUNdraiser this Saturday October 29th from 4:00pm-8:15pm at Westfield High School in our Auditorium & Black Box (parking outside door 14). We are excited to host two simultaneous events:
- 4-8:00 p.m. Halloween Carnival Games, Contests, & Disney princess meet & greet sponsored by WHS International Thespian Honor Society. Come Anytime! Wear your Halloween Costumes! ($5, All ages)
- 4-8:15 p.m. Haunted Escape Room “Chuck E Scream” created by the WHS Tech Theatre 1-4 Class ($8, Suitable for ages 12 & up; Spaces will fill up fast for this event. Reservations for this event are highly recommended, but not required. Please reserve your spot at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050b4faea62fa7fd0-westfield
WHS Theatre Halloween FUNdraiser 2022 Flyer
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Special Education Review Final Report
FCPS is committed to providing excellence for all students, and continues to seek ways to improve and ensure the highest quality of special education and related services for students and families. At the request of the School Board, the FCPS Office of Auditor General engaged a consultant to conduct an independent, third-party review of FCPS’ special education program in October 2020.
American Institutes for Research® (AIR) presented their final report during the School Board’s October 4 work session. Watch the video of AIR’s presentation and visit FCPS’ Office of Auditor General webpage for more information.
The School Board will hold a second session to discuss a framework for the Special Education Enhancement Plan at their Tuesday, November 15th work session.
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Mark Your Calendar
October
28 - Book Character Day/ End Of the Quarter- 2-hour early student release
31 - Student Holiday/Teacher Workday.
Looking Ahead:
November 5: Cub Runathon Celebration
November 8: Holiday/ Election Day
November 11: Veteran's Day-Student Holiday/ Teacher Workday
*The full 2022-2023 FCPS calendar may be accessed here.
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إذا كنت ترغب في الحصول على نسخة مترجمة لأي من المعلومات المكتوبة في هذه الرسالة، يرجى الإتصال بوسيطة العائلة، Lilith Albornoz (ليليث ألبورنوز) على llalbornoz@fcps.edu.
گر مایل به دریافت نسخه ترجمه شده این اطلاعیه هستید ، لطفا با رابط والدین، خانم Lilith Albornoz از طریق ایمیل llalbornoz@fcps.edu تماس بگیرید.
이 전달문에 기록된 정보 가운데 번역본을 얻기 원하시면, 학부모 연락 담당인, Lilith Albornoz에게 이메일 (llalbornoz@fcps.edu)로 연락하시기 바랍니다 .
Si ustedes quisieran la traducción de cualquier parte de la información en esta comunicación, por favor, comuníquense con nuestra parent liaison, Lilith Albornoz —la persona que actúa como enlace entre la escuela y los padres que hablan español— enviando un correo electrónico a llalbornoz@fcps.edu.
اگر آپ ان تحریری معلومات کا ترجمعہ چاہتے ہیں تو براہ مہربانی ہمارے والدین کے رابطہ کار Lilith Albornoz سے llalbornoz@fcps.edu
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