Upcoming Events
2022 - 2023 School Hours - 9:10 am - 3:55 pm
- Doors will open for students at 8:55 am. The tardy bell rings at 9:10 am.
If it is absolutely necessary to pick your child up early, please do so before 3:00 pm, in order to allow our staff to prepare and assist with dismissal.
2022-23 FCPS School Year Calendar
December 17 -January 2 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
December 18 - 26 - Hanukkah
December 25 - Christmas
January 16 - NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
January 25 - 2 Hour Early Release - End of 2nd Quarter
January 26 - 27 - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workdays
Dining Room Assistant Needed!
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.
Contact: Geovanny Baires at gbaires@fcps.edu or 703-923-5200
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after winter break. Give your child the gift of education and help build a habit of attendance. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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ESSER III Community Conversation on December 13
- A Community Conversation on ESSER will be hosted on Tuesday, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. The event will be hybrid, offered both on Zoom or in-person at the Gatehouse Administration Building in the café. All are welcome. Please register to attend.
Watch the video above to see how Poe Middle School used funds to support positive behavior interventions, and how fun and games support values of respect, accountability, and positivity.
Learn more about the ESSER III grant.
AAP Level IV Referrals due by next Thursday!
No Late Referrals Accepted!
For parents interested in referring their child (grades 2 – 6) for full-time AAP services for the 2023-2024 school year, referral forms are due to Mrs. Fisher NO LATER than next Thursday, December 15, 2022.
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January COVID Diagnostic
COVID Diagnostic Testing in JanuaryMark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 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.
Special Message from FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Mental Health, Coping & Addiction
One in four Americans suffers from a mental illness. Almost 3 in 5 people with mental illness will receive no treatment or medication. In 2019, an estimated 47.6 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness, but only 43% received any kind of mental health care (Johns Hopkins). There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, physical ailments, and other issues. Drugs and alcohol can provide a temporary respite from reality and everyday life. They can enhance pleasure and decrease inhibitions and anxiety. Drug use can be an unhealthy coping mechanism. Coping mechanisms are habits formed over time that serve to help a person manage situations or stress levels. Not all coping mechanisms are maladaptive or destructive; however, addiction is both.
Before using drugs as a coping strategy here are some recommendations for a healthier mindset. The goal is to identify the “void” or issue and work towards healing. In the meantime, experts recommend diet and exercise as great places to start. See your Primary Care Physician and a therapist if needed. Quality sleep is also a major factor in a healthy mind. Surround yourself with good people and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
Resources:
Substance Use Disorder info
FCPS Social Work
For further Information & support:
Stacey King, MSW
Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
Email: saking@fcps.edu
Resources
Tutor.com ~ Still Available for Use Students who have used Tutor.com have provided positive feedback. Unless they’ve been opted out, students can access Tutor.com through Schoology. Every session is personalized to meet the needs of the student from remedial to advanced levels. Sessions focus on conceptual learning and critical thinking—not quick answers. Learn more at FCPS’ Tutor.com webpage.
FCPS January Webinars Mark your calendars and don’t miss these new FCPS webinars happening in January! All webinars are free and open to parents, educators, and community members. Interpreters are available by request.
- Neurodiversity: What Do You Mean We are All Neurodiverse? - Thursday, January 12 at 6:30pm and Friday, January 13 at 10:00am
- Social-Emotional Milestones in Early Childhood - Friday, January 20 from 10:00 – 11:30am
- Morning Meeting and Responsive Advisory Meeting: Building Positive Classroom Communities through Social and Emotional Learning - Tuesday, January 24 from 10:00-11:30am
For more information about each webinar and to register, use this link: Webinar Information/Registration.
Parent Advocacy Handbook
FCPS has published a newly revised Parent Advocacy Handbook for parents and guardians. The handbook contains answers to many questions parents have about the school system and how they can best advocate for their student during various stages of their school experience. The handbook is available in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish. A limited number of hard copies of the handbook (in English and Spanish) are available in the information rack in the WSES front lobby or you can request a copy by emailing Mariel Otero (Family Liaison) at motero@fcps.edu.
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