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August 1st, office hours will resume 8:00 AM-4:00 PM.
As summer winds down, our school and staff are looking forward to welcoming students back to our classrooms.
1. Is Your Child Registered Yet?
If you are new to FCPS and have not registered your child for school yet, please do so as soon as possible. Schools are planning playdates, screenings, teacher visits, and back-to-school nights for students to get to know their teachers and each other. Register soon to make sure you don’t miss out!
2. How to Get School Communications
Also, be sure to sign up for your school’s newsletter and social media channels to learn more about events, celebrations, and deadlines. Find the sign-up links and information on back-to-school events on your school’s website.
3. Sign Up for SIS ParentVUE
Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child.
Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
4. Update Immunizations and Records
Immunizations help protect students from serious diseases and are required for public school entry. Many children missed their well check-ups and their recommended childhood vaccinations during recent years because of disruptions from COVID-19. It is critical to catch up to keep children healthy and ready for school.
While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your student’s healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of clinics or contact your family’s healthcare provider. Appointments are required for most clinics.
Remember to request documentation of your child’s immunizations to provide to the school. Get more information on immunization requirements and the necessary documentation for details.
We are here to help! You may visit the ATES main office from 2:00-4:00pm, from August 8-11. Our office staff would be able to help you with registering your new student online and creating your ParentVUE account. For the new student registration, please remember to bring your child's original birth certificate and proof of your residency along with you.
 The supply kits would be delivered to the school by August 11th prior to the Open House scheduled on August 17th. Order online by August 7th via: https://www.campussurvivalkits.com/ates
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.
As of October 31, 2022, approximately 34% of students in FCPS qualify for free and reduced-price meals. 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. View the criteria and apply on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Some schools participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). All students enrolled at these schools will be offered breakfast and lunch each day at no charge. Households with students attending these schools will not be required to submit a meal application form for their students to receive meals at no charge. Each household with students attending these schools will receive communication about the CEP, including contact information for any questions. Check the list of schools participating in the CEP.
Families and students from other schools who would like to apply for free and reduced-price meals may view eligibility guidelines on FCPS website.
Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Visit the following 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 process.
 We are seeking new board members. If interested, please email Ingrid Badia, Principal, at icbadia@fcps.edu.
Are you a rising 6th grade student and have never stepped foot into Poe Middle School? Are you feeling anxious about Middle School in general? Would you like to meet other students and teachers at Poe? If you answered yes to any of these questions, JumpStart is a great opportunity to get this middle school thing figured out early! Come and get a “jump start” on meeting students, staff, and learning your way around the building while having a lot of fun in the process! The event is free and transportation (if needed) and breakfast/lunch will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Please reach out to Tyler Miller (tmiller@fcps.edu) or Phil Harsh (pgharsh@fcps.edu) if you have any questions.
Please sign up using this LINK (English Version). Want a Spanish version? Please click HERE.
Family & School Partnerships provides support for all families during the summer months and especially for our multilingual families. During the summer months, please refer families to our FCPS Family Information Phone Lines, community liaisons, or our FCPS Family Resource Center for support. See below for information that can be shared with front office staff and families.
Visit the Parent Information Phone Lines page on the FCPS public website.
Visit the Community Liaisons page on the FCPS public website
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General Information: 703-204-3941
 Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer.
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