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We are thankful for our supportive CVHS community and for the opportunity to teach our wonderful students! We want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Please enjoy the break next week with family and friends.
Theatre Production this Weekend - November 18-20, 2022
Winter Concerts for the Performing Arts
Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for the CVHS winter concerts below. Concerts begin at 7:00 in the auditorium.
- Dec 1st - Band Concert
- Dec 6th & 7th - Orchestra Concerts
- Dec 15th - Chorus Concert
Post-Thanksgiving COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county November 28-30 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.
Thank you to Ourisman Chantilly Toyota
CVHS would like to thank Ourisman Chantilly Toyota for their generous donation of $5,000 to our school. Ourisman Chantilly Toyota alone has given well over $1 million to the local community in their 18 years of existence. They expressed their gratitude for all we do for the children of our community. Thank you to Ourisman Chantilly Toyota!
Impact Aid Forms
Reminder - Please return Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid as soon as possible. Thank you to everyone for returning the forms in a timely manner.
Tutor.Com
Does your student need help in a subject area? Please utilize Tutor.com as a resource. Data indicates that most students who use the service have a positive experience and often become repeat users. If a student needs help with homework or practice getting ready for a test, Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on demand, 24/7, at no cost to families! Tutors are available in multiple languages. Learn more.
FCPS/Sully Station FCPD Present Program Re Risky Behavior in Teens
There will be a parent presentation called Hidden in Plain Sight on December 12th from 6:30-8:45 pm by Sully Station FCPD and FCPS located in the Liberty Middle School cafeteria and sponsored by the Liberty PTA.
“The Hidden in Plain Sight (HIPS) program is an IN-PERSON interactive program for adults to be educated about the signs of risky behavior in teens and young adults. It touches on drug and alcohol use, mental health concerns, eating disorders, risky sexual behaviors, and more. This is a hands-on learning adventure for PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ONLY! We guide you through a presentation that opens your eyes to what is right in front of you. This program begins with a setup of a teenager’s bedroom which includes close to 100 “red flags” that indicate risky behavior. Parents are encouraged to touch everything and identify our red flags.”
How You Can Help Your Child Have Good Attendance
Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your child behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school.
- Talk about the importance of showing up to school every day, make that the expectation.
- Help your child maintain routines, such as finishing homework and getting a good night’s sleep.
- Find out if your child feels engaged by his classes and feels safe at school. Make sure he or she is not missing class because of behavioral issues and school discipline policies. If any of these are problems, work with your school.
- Stay on top of academic progress and seek help from teachers or tutors if necessary. Make sure teachers know how to contact you.
- Stay on top of your child’s social contacts. Peer pressure can lead to skipping school, while students without many friends can feel isolated.
- Encourage meaningful afterschool activities, including sports and clubs.
Looking ahead to the holiday season, if missing school is unavoidable, talk to your children’s teachers in advance to create a plan for making up missed work. But remember, a homework packet cannot make up for the interaction and learning that goes on in the classroom.
Visit our website for more attendance resources.
FCPS Strategic Planning Development
Opportunities to Participate in the Strategic Planning ProcessFCPS is offering a number of opportunities for parents/caregivers to be involved in the Strategic Planning process! Check out two immediate options below.
Nominate Yourself or Someone Else for the Family Team
We are currently seeking nominations for parents/caregivers who are interested in contributing to Strategic Plan development as part of the Family Team. This team will represent the rich diversity of families that make up FCPS’ community,and will focus on identifying engagement and outreach practices that will improve our partnerships with families.
If you are interested in being part of the Family Team or would like to nominate someone else, please fill out this form by Tuesday, November 22.
Be a Key Communicator!
If you are a member of a community organization or group, consider signing up to be a key communicator during the strategic planning process. FCPS key communicators are active members of the community who people turn to for information,and have an interest in sharing information about the school division and encouraging involvement. If this describes you or someone you know, please get the details and complete this form by Monday, November 28.
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Calendar Reminder
Schools and offices will be closed November 23-25. Have a safe and healthy Thanksgiving! Classes will resume on Monday, November 28.
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, 11/18 - Sunday, 11/20 - Theatre Fall Show (see above)
Wed., 11/23 - Friday, 11/25 - Thanksgiving Holiday
Thurs., 12/1 - Winter Band Concert
Tues., 12/ 6 & Wed., 12/7 - Orchestra Concerts
Thurs., 12/15 - Chorus Concert
Mon.., 12/12 - Hidden in Plain Sight Presentation, Liberty Middle, 6:30
Mon., Dec. 19 - Monday, Jan. 2 - Winter Break
Mon., Jan. 16 - Holiday -Martin Luther King’s Birthday
Wed., Jan. 25 - End of 2nd Quarter - 2-hour early dismissal
Thurs., Jan 26 - Staff Development - No Students
Friday, Jan. 27 - Teacher Workday - No Students
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