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اس نیوزلیٹر کو دوسری زبانوں میں پڑھنے کیلئے ، براہ مہربانی ہماری ویب سائیٹ ملاحظہ کیجیئے۔
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 Students in our Bridge to K program were the first to officially enjoy our brand new playground equipment. The ribbon cutting was followed by recess for these young students.
New Play Structures for Weyanoke Playground
In July, National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) school leaders volunteered at Weyanoke Elementary School for their annual Day of Service. It was great to have an opportunity to welcome educators from around this great country to our FCPS schools. There was a great deal of weeding, hauling, and mulch distribution among other activities.
With support from Landscape Structures and Sparks@Play, more than 75 volunteers gathered in our upper playground to build new equipment and take part in other outdoor and indoor projects to help the school get ready for a new year. Thanks to a generous grant from the NAESP, our Woodchucks will benefit from this dedication and hard work for years to come.
Principal Felicia Usher, school staff members, our FCPS bus drivers, and volunteers all worked hard to prepare for the fall and an amazing school year ahead. "I'm very very happy that our school gets something nice and new and that all of our students will be able to access it," Weyanoke principal Felicia Usher said. "The kids are also extremely excited, of course, to be able to have something new to play on." Well done!
Popsicles in the Parks
Meet your teachers at the playground and enjoy a popsicle!
Tuesday, August 15
Playground Visit Schedule:
- 1:15 Crystal Woods Apartments
- 1:50 Morningside Apartments East Playground
- 2:20 Morningside Apartments West Playground
- 2:55 Weyanoke Elementary
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 Monday, August 21, is the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. See the complete school year calendar.
FCPS parents, students, and staff members are invited to share their favorite pictures or videos from the first day of school on social media using the hashtag #FirstDayFairfax. We will share some of the photos on FCPS Facebook and Instagram.
🏫 Have a 3- or 4-year-old child?
The FCPS PreK and Early Head Start program continues to accept applications for School Year 2023-24! Please watch this video to see if your 3 or 4 year old may qualify.
To apply online, visit the FCPS PreK and Early Head Start website here: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/early-childhood-prek/fecep-head-start-application
For more information: English Line: 703-208-7900
Helping Prepare Young Children for School
Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Visit these pages to learn how to actively support your kindergartener:
It’s Not Too Late to Register for Kindergarten!
If your child will be five years old by September 30 and has not been registered for kindergarten yet, check out this easy-to-follow five step process.
🍎 Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Available
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost.
Families in FCPS that are earning less than 185% of the poverty level can receive meals for their students at no cost. Families should complete the application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
Apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage.
Summer Meal Service Continues Through August 11
Summer meals will continue to be available at select locations through Friday, August 11. Visit the Summer Meals webpage for more information on locations, dates, and times.
Virginia Medicaid Update
Virginia has begun reviewing members’ eligibility for health coverage to make sure they still qualify. Virginia Medicaid will not cancel or reduce coverage for members without asking for updated information. In fact, Virginia Medicaid may be able to renew your coverage without
asking you for anything. If so, you will get a letter in the mail letting you know your health care coverage will continue. If Virginia Medicaid does not have all information to renew your benefits, you will get a form or a checklist in the mail to complete and return by a certain date. Please make sure we have your updated contact information so we can reach you. Members who do not respond will not be eligible to keep their Medicaid health coverage. Members can respond in one of the following ways:
- Online at commonhelp.virginia.gov using the case number and client ID on the renewal form to associate the member's case to a CommonHelp account;
- Call Cover Virginia at 1-855-242-8282 (TTY: 1-888-221-1590). (Have the requested information gathered and ready to give over the phone);
- By completing the form/documents and sending them in the prepaid return envelope by the due date; or
- By completing the form/documents and submitting them by fax or in person at the member's local Department of Social Services.
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Upcoming Events
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Tuesday, August 15 - Popsicles in the Parks
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Thursday, August 17; 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. OR 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Open House
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Monday, August 21 - First Day of School
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Friday, September 1 - Monday, September 4 - Labor Day Holiday
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