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ይህንን ዜና መፅሄት በሌሎች ቋንቋዎች ለማንበብ፤ እባክዎን ድረ ገፃችንን ይጎብኙ።
اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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2-Hour Early Release & Student Holiday
Reminder, students have an early release on Thursday, March 2. There is no school for students on Friday, March 3, for a school planning day.
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
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StreamIn/CheckIn Instructional Support Ends on March 1, 2023
As Fairfax County ends the COVID-19 Local Emergency Declaration on March 1, 2023, FCPS will no longer be offering StreamIn/CheckIn for students who are absent due to COVID illness.
Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process outlined for parents looking to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
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Stratford Landing Kindergarten Orientation
Parental Notifications and Policy 3290: Sexually Explicit Content
A Virginia law passed in spring 2022 requires schools to create a policy for parental notification of sexually explicit content/materials. In December 2022, the School Board adopted FCPS Policy 3290: Parental Notification Regarding Instructional Materials with Sexually Explicit Content.
FCPS has had policies in place for many years regarding the review of instructional materials, communication with parents, and options for alternative instructional materials.
An expectation of this new policy is the 30-day parental notification requirement of sexually explicit content in instructional materials assigned or selected by teachers. After reviewing the notification letter, parents or caregivers who prefer to choose alternative instructional materials for their child must submit this form to the appropriate teacher within the 30-day notification window. View Policy 3290 for more information.
Families as Partners Workshop at Stratford Landing
Click here to register!
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Every year, absences increase in the weeks before and after spring break. Please make sure your child is in school every day until vacation starts. Our teachers will be teaching, and our students will be learning. Visit our website for more attendance resources.
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Share Your Thoughts with Us!
What keeps you optimistic about FCPS? What are your concerns? Answer these and two other questions on our Strategic Plan Feedback Form, and help shape our school division’s future.
West Potomac Girls Basketball: Spring Clinic
Magnet School Applications Are Open
Fairfax County Public Schools is accepting applications for its elementary magnet school programs. Registration for the elementary magnet school lottery closes on Wednesday, April 12, at 4 p.m. Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts. Get more information about the magnet school lottery.
Family Liaison Resources
by Andrea Howard
As your family liaison, my goal is to keep you informed about the valuable resources, events, and family engagement opportunities available through SLES, FCPS, and the community.
If you have questions about navigating the school, learning about FCPS resources, or getting your student set up for success, I'm here to help. Please email, or call 703-619-3690 to set up an appointment.
Visit the SLES Family Liaison homepage for additional information and resources.
Care & Share Donations Needed
Care & Share is looking for the following donations to support our Family Resource Center. If you are interested in contributing, please use this Amazon wish list or place items in the red bins outside the main office. Thank you for your support!
- Youth M pants
- Clorox wipes
- Facial tissues
- Toothbrushes & toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Peanut-free snacks
Registration for Spring Break & Spring Teacher Workday Camps is Open!
FCPA is offering camps during Spring Break (April 3-7) and several Fairfax County Teacher Workdays (March 3, April 14, April 21).
Camps are held in Rec Centers, parks, schools and virtually. Choose from a wide range of categories including: Sports, Performing Arts, STEM, Music and so much more! Explore a special interest or learn something new while making new friends.
Check out the Camps website for complete listing of camps or browse through the FCPA Spring and Summer Camp 2023 Guide. All the spring camps plus classes for kids and adults, special events and much more can be found in the spring edition of Parktakes Magazine.
TJ Techstravaganza
The 19th annual Techstravaganza, a free STEM activity fair that provides fun and hands-on lab and demonstrations for K-8 grade students, will be held on Saturday, May 13, from 10 AM to 4 PM at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Alexandria, VA. Admission is free and food will be for sale.
Click here to register for this event.
PreK & Early Head Start: Now Accepting Applications for School Year 2023-24
Month/Week Long Celebration Reminders
National Women's History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
National School Social Work Week
March 5-10 is National School Social Work Week. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Equity in Education Month
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS)—in conjunction with the Virginia School Boards Association—observes March as Equity in Education Month, a division-wide opportunity to deepen our commitment to creating a climate and curriculum where all students receive the resources they need to reach their fullest potential.
Disability Awareness Month
In March people throughout the United States will celebrate Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness Month. Both histories are foundational parts of American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of this history year-round, and the celebration of Women’s History Month and Disability Awareness month are opportunities to honor these diverse and important stories.
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Mark Your Calendar!
March 2: 2-hour Early Release
March 3: Student Holiday (Professional Workday) - NO SCHOOL
March 29: Families as Partners Workshop: A Simple View of Reading (6 pm)
April 3-7: Holiday (Spring Break) - NO SCHOOL
April 13: 2-hour Early Release (End of 3rd Quarter)
April 14: Rising Kindergarten Orientation (9 am)
April 14: Student Holiday (Orthodox Good Friday) - NO SCHOOL
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