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End of Summer and Return to School Information
Hello, Springfield District,
I hope you’re enjoying the last bit of summer!
Don’t miss the below late summer opportunity for students interested in artificial intelligence. The Girls Computing League is hosting an artificial intelligence summit on August 12 for students in grades 6-12.
Additionally, be your sure to provide input to the Virginia Department of Education around their proposed mathematics standards of learning and see the information regarding PSAT and SAT accommodations for students with disabilities and English language learners.
Lastly, while staff, students, and families have enjoyed some downtime this summer, planning for the new school year is underway as we prepare to welcome students back into our buildings on August 21st. I can’t believe it’s less than two weeks away!
The dates and times for Open Houses and Back-to-School Nights for students residing in the Springfield District are provided below. Schools are working to get information out to parents about back-to-school events. Please check your school's website and watch for emails for up-to-date information. If you have specific questions, please contact the school directly.
Enjoy the rest of your summer break!
All my very best-
Laura Jane
Free Artificial Intelligence Summit for Students
Are you interested in attending a professional-level summit covering the field of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and meeting pioneering authorities in the AI ecosystem, including leaders covering AI's intersections with fields from the government to healthcare for free? If so, don’t miss the AI summit this month!
The Girls Computing League is hosting an in-person AI summit on August 12th, 2023 at Capitol One Hall (7750 Capital One Tower Rd, Tysons, VA 22102), open to all students from grades 6-12 to attend at no cost! Younger students are also welcome by emailing aisummits@girlscomputingleague.org.
The summit provides a significant opportunity for local Northern Virginia students to be inspired by AI leaders around the nation.
Some of the notable speakers include Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, an associate judge in the DC court, industry leaders from Amazon, NVIDIA, and Capital One, and outstanding professors from the top universities in the country.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and Opening Keynotes begin at 9:00 a.m. A complimentary boxed lunch will be provided to all attendees and guests.
To register for the summit, view the schedule or learn more information, visit the Girls Computing League website. You may also contact aisummits@girlscomputingleague.org if you require any further information.
Girls Computing League is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to empowering, educating, and inspiring students to delve into science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
➕ Proposed 2023 Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has proposed new mathematics standards to be taught at every grade level. The public comment period for the proposed 2023 Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning (SOL) is open through August 11. See the information below to learn more about the proposed mathematics standards and how to share your input.
Family Resource Center Webinar
Understanding the Proposed 2023 Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning Webinar
Please use the below links from the Family Resource Center to watch the recording, and feel free to share the links if you know someone who might find them helpful.
Resources
Here are resources on the proposed standards:
Opportunities to Provide Public Comment
Virtual Public Hearing
You may share your input at the virtual public hearing on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Registrants will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the public hearing. Speakers will have three minutes to speak and are asked to submit copies of their comments electronically for the Board of Education. Learn more on the VDOE website.
Online Public Comment
You may also share written comments via the Online Public Comment Form. The public comment period ends on August 11, 2023.
💻 Digital PSAT Replaces Paper; Accommodations Due August 8
This October, the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT) will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. Get information about accommodations for students with disabilities.
PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day
FCPS will offer access to the PSAT/NMSQT and SAT School Day for rising 10th through 12th-grade students at no cost to families. Exams will be held at each high school on Wednesday, October 11.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities and English Learners
Because these exams are operated by the College Board, students do not automatically receive testing accommodations or supports. If you have a student with disabilities entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade; or have an English Learner (EL) student entering 12th grade; please review the accommodations request process and/or EL support request process and return forms to the high school by Tuesday, August 8.
Find out more about SAT assessments and PSAT assessments.
School Starts Monday, August 21st
Monday, August 21, is the first day of school for the 2023-24 school year. 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.
Open House and Back-to-School Nights
View the school level schedules for the 2023-24 school year Open Houses and Back-to School nights for students residing in the Springfield District.
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
View a printable version of the 2023-2024 calendar or find a list view of the calendar on the FCPS Calendar webpage.
The views contained within this newsletter reflect the views of the individual school board member who is the publisher of this newsletter and may not reflect the views of the Fairfax County School Board.
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