WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE FOREST- 9/8/23

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Friday, Sept. 8- PTA Movie Night 7:30pm-9pm

Tuesday, Sept. 12- Grades K-2 Back to school Night 7pm-8:30pm

Thursday, Sept. 14- Grades 3-6 Back to school Night 7pm-8:30pm

Monday, Sept. 25-  No School, Yom Kippur 

Wednesday, Sept. 27- AAP Overview Night 7pm-8pm


COVID

2023-24 Health and Safety Guidance for Schools

Although the COVID-19 hospital transmission level (previously the COVID-19 Community Transmission level) for Fairfax County is currently low, COVID-19 cases have risen in Virginia during the last few weeks, and flu season will soon be upon us. Be sure to review FCPS Health and Safety Guidance for the best ways to prevent the spread of disease and to find out when students should stay home from school.


🧪 STEAMOLOGY STEM Fest Offers Hands-On Activities for Students

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST on Saturday, October 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at South County High School. Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and more. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information


Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

Attendance Matters

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during long breaks from school. 

Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits


✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

Strategic Plan

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FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete
  • Immunization Reminder
  • Free Tutoring Resources

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.