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Greeting Roadrunner Families,
It has been a wonderful week at Little Run. Thank you to many families who came to visit this week for classroom activities and specials visits! Our music, art, PE. technology, and FLES teachers are amazing, and we appreciate their idea of welcoming families to their classes. As Family Engagement Month continues this month (every month), please know that our partnership is very important to the success of our students.
Thank you to many of you who came out for our PTA meeting on Thursday. Our students are truly benefiting from the outstanding support of the PTA. Families had an opportunity to hear more about Portrait of a Graduate attributes and skills and how they are able to support at home. Here are some resources shared at the meeting. Portrait of a Graduate information for families.
Stay tuned for many more opportunities to take part in school events and to learn together.
Warmest regards,
Christie Yarn Colleen Vaughan
Principal Assistant Principal
Third Grade Field Trip
An extra special thanks to the 3rd-grade teachers, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Edmonson, and the many volunteers who chaperoned our students to the National Geographic Museum’s exhibit, Beyond King Tut. They had a fantastic time as students were all engaged and working hard on their scavenger hunt. Students especially loved “the first room behind the door with hieroglyphics. It set the stage for the journey into ancient Egypt and the tomb of King Tut”; “cracks in the wall that let us “glimpse” inside of the tomb to see all of the treasures they discovered in his tomb” and so much more.
We had our second SAC meeting and it was awesome. The students have a lot to share:
- We had a table at the Roadrunner Games where we sold donations from 5 and Below. We raised over $100! This is huge for us and we look forward to our next fundraiser.
- SCA officers and Reps lined our front drive with American flags for Veteran’s Day.
- Our next Spirit Day will be Wednesday November 30, 2022. The theme is Teachers Dress Like Students and Students Dress Like Teachers. Fourth grade SCA reps are working on making posters for the November Spirit Day.
- Our next SCA meeting will be Wednesday, December 14th.
- We will have a week long PAJAMAS spirit week December 12th-16th.
Tutor.com
FCPS students have unlimited access to live, on-demand, 1-to-1 online tutoring support from Tutor.com through Schoology at no cost to families. Sessions are safe and secure with over 200+ subjects covered. Tutors are available 24/7 and tutoring is also available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and French. Detailed information including FAQs and opt-out instructions are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.
Learn how students can log in and access a tutor by watching a video:
Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in English
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.
Calendar Survey: Make Your Voice Heard!
FCPS parents/caregivers, employees, and students in grades 7-12 were emailed an invitation to take the 2023-24 School Year Calendar Survey. This survey is part of an annual process to gather input from the community to help develop the school year calendar for the following year. Please complete the survey by Thursday, December 1, and make your voice heard! For more information or help filling out the survey, please visit our website.
Opportunities to Participate in the Strategic Planning Process
FCPS 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.
Be Informed, Stay Involved!
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