Blue Star Welcome Week
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nation-wide initiative to ensure military families feel a sense of belonging to their school communities. Fairfax County Public Schools will be intentionally celebrating and acknowledging Blue Star Welcome Week.
When: Saturday, September 23 - Sunday, October 1, 2023
Why: Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity to empower military families to thrive as they serve. There are approximately 14,500 military-connected students enrolled in FCPS. Each year, one-third of our military families transition into or out of our district. Blue Star Welcome Week gives schools an opportunity to welcome and connect with their military families. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and ensure that our military families feel celebrated and welcomed into their school communities.
At Cameron, we will be celebrating military familes all week with a variety of activities.
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Tuesday 9/26 - Welcome announcement on the Morning News
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Wednesday 9/27 - Event for families who chose to be identified as active-duty military at Cameron from 9:00-9:30
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Thursday 9/28 - Military family slideshow on the Morning News (Please send a photo of your military members with their name, service & rank to Mrs. Migs at jtmigliorini@fcps.edu by Friday 9/22)
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Friday 9/29 - All Cameron students wear BLUE to show their support of our military families
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 Interested in the Science Fair?
TJ Investigative Science Outreach, a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is hosting their 11th annual science fair on March 16, 2024. They are inviting 5th-8th grade students to participate; admission to the science fair is free.
Participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in-person on March 16, 2024. TJ Investigative Science Outreach will help students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in STEM like brainstorming, collecting data, presenting, writing an experiment summary, using statistics, creating an experimental diagram, etc.
The first interest/brainstorming session is Friday October 6th, 2023 at 6:00 pm. It will be held in person at TJHSST. During this session, they will go over all the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas. All interested students should sign up using the form.
Family Liaison Corner
by Susana Trupo
“At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents.” Jane D Hull
Dear Families,
We are approaching the Parent/Teacher conferences. This is not only an opportunity to hear about your student's academics but also to get to know your child's teacher and for the teacher to get to know your family. It is not one-way communication. Please take note of all the essential things you would like to share with your child’s teacher. Below, I am sharing some examples of a checklist before, during, and after the conference. Please continue to communicate with your child's teacher during the school year.
Parent-Teacher Conference Checklists
Before the conference
- Ask your child how she feels about school.
- Contact the teacher of Family Liaison if you need an interpreter
- Ask your child if there is anything that he wants you to talk about with his teacher.
- Tell your child you and the teacher are meeting to help her.
- Make a list of topics you want to discuss with the teacher.
- Prepare a list of questions such as:
- What are my child's strongest and weakest subjects? 2. Does my child hand homework in on time? 3. Does my child participate in class? 4. Does my child seem happy at school? 5. What can I do at home to help?
During the conference
- Be on time (or early) for the meeting.
- End the meeting on time. Other parents will probably have a conference after yours.
- Relax and be yourself
- Ask the most important questions first.
- If your child receives special services such as English classes, ask about your child's progress in those classes.
- Share with the teacher about your child’s personality
- Ask about the best method of communication
- Ask for explanations of anything you don't understand
- Ask your child's teacher for ways that you can help your child at home.
- Thank the teacher.
After the conference
- Talk about the conference with your child.
- Talk about the positive points and be direct about problems.
- Tell your child about any plans you and the teacher created.
- Keep in touch with the teacher during the school year.
Source: Colorin Colorado
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Fairfax Fiesta
Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike).
The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.
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We All Belong at School
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. There are solutions.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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Substitute and Instructional Assistant Hiring
💲 Substitutes to Receive High-Volume Pay on High-Volume Days
The School Board has approved a list of 18 days for substitutes to receive high-volume pay. All teacher substitutes will receive their hourly pay plus an additional $80 for each high-volume day they work. See the list of high-volume days and more information.
A bonus program for substitutes who accept more than the 10 required days has also been approved. Substitutes working 50 days within a school year, will earn a $200 bonus. Substitutes working 100 days within a school year, will earn a $300 bonus. Substitutes working 150 days within a school year, will earn a $400 bonus. Get more information on this sub bonus program.
Make a SUBstantial Difference!
FCPS is always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers. Weekly virtual substitute teacher information sessions are held each Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. Register for an upcoming session on Wednesday, September 27, and Wednesday, October 4.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off
Join Superintendent Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation at Hayfield Secondary School on Tuesday, September 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m., or at Whitman Middle School on Wednesday, September 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions.
These events are part of a series of Community Conversations this fall and spring in each region. Days and times for the additional region events will be shared soon. Visit FCPS’ webpage to find out when and where you can engage with Dr. Reid.
Register to attend. Pre-registration is not required. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
✨ 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow's Innovation
The 2023-30 strategic plan sets five student-centered goals to create positive change in FCPS. These five goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts.
Under Goal 5, every student will graduate ready to thrive in life after high school with the skills they need to navigate, adapt, and innovate for a sustainable future. Using data gathered from students, we will ensure they are ready for a wide variety of options for their futures.
Visit FCPS’ Strategic Plan webpage to learn more about how we will measure the success of Goal 5.
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✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due
FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.
Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Please contact our front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.
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Enter your email address on the News You Choose platform. Look for the FRC under “Family Engagement. Remember to click Submit.
Important Dates
Sept 23-Oct 1 - Blue Star Welcome Week
Sept 25 - No School, Yom Kippur
Sept 27 - Advanced Academics Informational Meeting, 3pm, Library
Sept 29 - Dance party to celebrate Determination
Sept 30 - PTA Back to School Picnic, 2pm, Cameron
Oct 3 - PTA General Meeting, 7pm, Zoom
Oct 6 - Chuck E Cheese Night, 6pm
Oct 18 - Advanced Academic Screening Process Meeting, 6pm, Zoom
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