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Important Dates
December 5-9 Inclusive Schools Week
December 8 Bodhi Day
December 9 Picture Retakes Day 9:30 to noon
December 18-26 Chanukah
December 19 - January 2 Winter Break
December 25 Christmas
School Calendar: 2022-23
Contents
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by the Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delay).
FCPS’ website is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
In the event of a virtual learning day you will find specific information about accessing instruction on the Franklin Sherman ES webpage.
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Student Monitor - Hourly - $16.36 per hour
Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
Qualifications: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school. Must be comfortable managing student behaviors in large and small groups, ensuring all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; and has general familiarity/skills with basic office technology in support of teachers, students, and the classroom.
Dining Room Assistant - Hourly, $12.03 per hour
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Interested applicants should send their resumes to Scott Ralston, Assistant Principal, atscralston@fcps.edu
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Parents please be on the lookout for an email from Victor O'Neill Studios. If you do not see it in your inbox, check your spam/junk folders.
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: http://www.vosphoto.com/uc and use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
Picture retake day is Friday, December 9 from 9 to noon. This session is open to those who:
- Were absent for the original session
- Are new/transfer students who enrolled after the original session
- Were dissatisfied with their original picture day portrait, please note that the original photo package MUST be returned in order to receive a new package
Also note that:
- No purchase is necessary to retake photos
- The new portrait will replace the original yearbook portrait and then be available for purchase.
Contact the vendor with any questions or concerns:
underclass@vosphoto.com | (703) 532-0013
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Are you a scientist looking to give back and inspire future scientists? The Science Specialists in the Instructional Services department of FCPS are looking for you!
Volunteers are needed for:
- Judges at High School fairs
- Judges at the Regional Science Fair
- Organizations to sponsor and judge awards at the Regional Fair
For More Information, follow this link
https://forms.gle/Wod5zjMwVmJyisRd9
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- Keeping Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
- Proposed Process for Special Education Enhancement Plan
- Provide Feedback on Secondary World Languages Basal Resources
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
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Mitten Tree Gift Card Drive
We are collecting gift cards for SHARE this holiday season. They requested gift cards to local grocery stores (e.g., Safeway, Giant and Lidl, as well as Target, Amazon). Requested denominations are $25 and $50, but any amount is welcomed. The cards will be used by local families for holiday, seasonal and everyday needs.
To participate, have your child take a mitten from the “Gift Card Mitten Tree” in the FSES Lobby or sign up online, then purchase the requested gift card and return it to the FSES Main Office in an envelope marked “Attention PTA.” Your child may write his/her name on the mitten and return it to the tree!
Please help us beat last year's contribution of 46 gift cards for SHARE totaling more than $1,250!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Katie Spillenkothen.
Last Call for Square 1 Art Fundraiser
Deadline is December 5
Create wonderful gifts featuring your child's art, and benefit the school with every order. This year, students have been working with our art teacher, Ms. Eaton, on their artwork. Many students have completed their masterpieces, and other students will continue to work on their art over the next two weeks. The artwork will be uploaded to the Square 1 Art website once complete.
When your child's special piece of art is ready and uploaded, you can view it and place your order for great keepsakes. Additionally, you may also upload and order any of your favorite pieces of art that your child has completed.
Contact Sarah Blynn with any questions at 202-262-1337.
Search for Your Child's Art
Upload Art
Highlander Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
McLean High School will open its doors to the entire community for our 20th Annual Holiday Bazaar. Come one, come all for a day of indulgence. Enjoy food, drinks and live entertainment from the MHS Orchestra group while shopping for friends, family, coworkers, teachers and anyone else on your holiday shopping list! We will have many returning and new vendors selling everything from original wood carved tables, scented soap, jewelry, candles, beauty products/accessories, scarves, ornaments, home décor and lots lots more. Tons of unique gifts!
Volunteer for the 6th Grade Play
Ms. Nevills is looking for all sorts of volunteers to help with the 6th grade musical, which will be performed in late March. From set design, to choreography support, to playbill design, to offering garage space for painting or storage, there are a lot of opportunities to support this performance that means so much to the school. All students get to enjoy the musical so volunteering is not limited to 6th grade parents. Please let Ms. Nevills know of your skills or availability.
Sign Up for PTA Text Reminders
Have you ever forgotten a school deadline or activity? We realize parents get A LOT of emails. To help you cut through the clutter, the PTA is sending out occasional, short text reminders to help parents not miss out. If you'd like a reminder about the next ordering deadline, next picture day, or next PJ day, etc. please text "FSES OPT IN" to fsespta@gmail.com from the phone number where you'd like receive text messages (sending an email will not work).
Annual PTA membership costs $20 per family and is due EACH school year. Join here!
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AAP Level IV Questions & Support: Virtual Office Hours
Ms. Stoermann, our Advanced Academic Resource teacher, will host virtual office hours sessions to help you with your questions regarding AAP Level IV screening (2-6th Grade) or any other AAP questions you have.
Office Hours will be held virtually on the following dates:
The county deadline for submitting the AAP Level IV Parent referral is Wednesday, December 15th at 4:00 p.m. This is a county set deadline and late entries will not be accepted. Parents are encouraged to turn in their forms and supporting documents early to ensure that they are formatted appropriately for the screening portfolio. The AAP Level IV Parent Referral form can be found here.
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