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Calendar Updates
September 12th - Virginia Growth Assessment - Reading (gr 3-6)
September 14th - Virginia Growth Assessment - Reading (gr 3-6)
September 21 - Great Falls ES Picture Day
September 22th - PTA Movie Night - Save the Date!
September 25th - No School (Yom Kippur)
September 21 - Picture Day
September 26 - AAP Parent Overview
October 9 - Student Holiday
Click here to view the 2023-2024 school year calendar.
Picture Day is Coming Soon!
Mark your calendars--Thursday, September 21 will be Picture Day!
Pre-Order Online here.
Superintendent, Dr. Reid Visits Back to School Night
We were excited to welcome many of you to our Back to School Nights last week! We were also excited to welcome a special guest on the first night--our Superintendent, Dr. Reid! We're always proud to show off our amazing staff and supportive community and Dr. Reid left impressed with both, highlighting GFES in her weekly internal newsletter:
"Tuesday evening I had the opportunity to attend the Great Falls ES Back to School event. This was a very well attended evening of information and excitement. I had the opportunity to visit with the PTA, students, staff, and parents. Principal Sara Harper shared her passion for all things educational as we toured the classrooms and visited with attendees. Learning happens best in community and we are grateful for our PTA support in the schools. Go Roadrunners!!"
We are so grateful for our PTA and the support you all provide! Here's looking forward to an amazing year!
Advanced Academic Instruction Meeting Information (AAP)
Ms. Keefer will be having two parent information sessions in the Fall for families interested in learning more about advanced academic programs (AAP) at Great Falls Elementary. Please save these dates:
Tuesday, September 26th from 9:30-10:15am on Zoom: Parent Information Meeting regarding an Introduction to AAP and an overview of the Continuum of Available Services through Fairfax County Public Schools, and specifically, Great Falls Elementary. This information session will be open to all K-6 families and will take place in via Zoom. Please use the QR code below to request the Zoom link be sent. Register here to get the Zoom link.
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Tuesday, October 24th from 9:30-10:15am on Zoom -OR- 6:15-7:00pm in the Great Falls Library: Parent Information Meeting on understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process. This information session will be open to all K-6 families and will take place either on Zoom or in the Great Falls Library. Please choose to attend only ONE session and RSVP using the QR Code below by Friday, October 20th. Please keep in mind that full time services begin in third grade. Please RSVP here.
Any questions can be directed to Amy Keefer – amkeefer@fcps.edu
AAP Fall Newsletter
Here is a link to the Fall Newsletter from the AAP Office: Fall Newsletter
Our Family Liaison is Here to Help You
We are thrilled to have our Family Liaison, Ms. Sue Kim back with us this year! Ms. Kim is available to help us make connections with ALL families at GFES. She will also be our link for any families who need help navigating FCPS. You can read more about this position here. Families can reach out to Ms. Kim at sykim1@fcps.edu
Help Your Student Build Strong Attendance Habits
September is Attendance Awareness Month. Make school attendance a priority and help your student develop good habits that last a lifetime. Some ways parents and guardians can help their students get into the habit of regular on-time school attendance include:
- Make sure your student keeps a regular bedtime and establishes a morning routine.
- Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones, and tablets at bedtime.
- Make sure clothes and school supplies are ready the night before.
- Develop backup transportation plans to school if the normal routine is interrupted. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your student to school.
- Avoid scheduling medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
- Talk to your school’s mental health staff for advice if your student seems anxious about going to school.
For more information, please visit FCPS Attendance Resources. We look forward to partnering with you to foster a successful school year.
September 11 National Day of Service
The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and to act in service to others as a way of honoring those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks. FCPS acknowledges the loss of life that day, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country.
All students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it also supports Portrait of a Graduate attributes, and social and emotional learning skills. Middle and high school students can find out more about service learning by logging into their Naviance account to access x2VOL.
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Tutor.com Available Again This Year
All FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, one-on-one online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Student participation is optional and parents/caregivers can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Get more information on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services webpage.
Students can access Tutor.com via a link in Schoology. Additional information about how to log in and access a tutor is provided to families via the following: Elementary - How It Works and Middle & High - How It Works. Questions not answered in the posted resources may be sent to onlinetutoring@fcps.edu.
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.
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.
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