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12/13 Gr. 5 field trip to Adventure Theatre
12/13 Interim Reports go home
12/15 5th Grade Field Trip – Poe MS Winter Concert
12/18-01/01 Winter Holiday
01/02/24 School Resumes
01/23 Candid & Club Pictures
 Our PreSchool classrooms enjoyed a wonderful breakfast with their family members. Look at the wonderful turnout they had!
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Look at these amazing students working hard with Ms. Beiro, 4th grade ESOL teacher. |
Here we have Ms. Cannock, 5th grade ESOL teacher, teaching some amazing 5th grade students. |
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 A huge thank you to The Children’s Science Center and the volunteers for a wonderful science event filled with adventure and innovation! Events such as this is successful due to the commitment and dedication of our volunteers, teachers, staff, parents, PTA board and community members. It was truly an amazing evening! So much fun was had by all!
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Our amazing 3rd grade students were doing some amazing math this week! Thank you for welcoming our guests into your classrooms! |
We had a guest geologist visit our 5th grade classes! Her presentation aligned with what the students are learning in science! Students got to observe and touch different types of rocks during the presentation. |
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 Our amazing 4th grade students enjoyed a wonderful field trip to Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg. They woke up very early and were on their way before 7am! Look at all the learning they did and how much fun they had.
The FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards program celebrates the efforts and accomplishments of exceptional school-based and nonschool-based employees from throughout the district. Nominations are accepted from colleagues, supervisors, students, and parents. This year, the following staff members have been nominated for an outstanding employee award. We wish all these outstanding staff members good luck as they move forward to the pyramid level selection process.
Please be sure to return paper Impact Aid Form as soon as possible if you haven't done so. The info needed is your signature and date and they are confidential. We must have a completed form for each student registered at Annandale Terrace on October 13th. The federal government gives the school system money to cover taxes for each student whose parent works on federal property. This form must be returned, signed and dated, for each student, whether you work on federal property or not. Thank you for your help in turning in all the Federal Impact Aid Survey forms. If you have any questions, please call Jwan Sofy at 703-645-6604.
If you would like your student to be screened for Full Time AAP services please fill out the referral found here, on the AAP website, and send it to Mrs. Carr-Hogan (mccarrhogan@fcps.edu) by December 15, 2023.
More information about the Full Time AAP referral screening process can be found on the FCPS AAP website and here in the recording from the Parent Coffee (held on 11/3/23).
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Carr-Hogan via email or Talking Points.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener in October, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
For more information about the screener please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school.
 Annandale High School will be sponsoring a 3-day Winter Olympics Camp at Poe Middle School for students in 2nd through 8th grade during Winter Break. Camp will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30am-3:00pm. Cost is $100. Payment will be accepted during drop off on the first day. https://bit.ly/Olympics23Poe
For the current school year, FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days — there will be no virtual learning days when school is closed due to bad weather.
During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available virtually and on public access television channels):
Eleven snow days are built into the existing FCPS calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will allow us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.
We often notice more empty seats in our classrooms as winter break approaches. This year, let's work together to nurture a rock-solid attendance habit. Every hour of every school day is a unique opportunity for students to learn, connect, and grow.
A big thank you to:
- 🌟 Students who show up every day and the parents/caregivers supporting them.
- 👩🏫 Teachers who create a welcoming environment for learning.
- 👨💼 Administrators providing a safe and engaging place to grow.
- 👏 Bus drivers, support staff, and volunteers lending a helping hand to all our learners.
If you or your child need support, please reach out to our school social worker or family liaison. If your child is not feeling well, please refer to the When Should I Keep My Child Home? webpage for guidance.
There will be no school from Monday, December 18, to Monday, January 1, 2024, for winter break. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2.
Visit FCPS’ website for more attendance resources.
Does your child need help getting up to speed in high school math, science, or English? Tutor.com offers diagnostic quizzes to help students test their knowledge and find areas where they may need help. Quizzes can be taken anytime, and students can connect immediately to a tutor.
Test prep is also available for students preparing for the PSAT, SAT, or ACT.
FCPS students have unlimited access, 24/7, to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects for however long they need.
Food insecurity impacts more than 60,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Find out how to receive or offer support on the Fairfax County website, or view their Human Services Resource Guide for assistance with food, clothing, housing, and other services.
Every U.S. household can place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home.
Review health and safety guidance for schools to stay up to date on the best ways to prevent the spread of disease, and for information on when students should stay home from school.
Immunizations are required for public school entry and help keep students protected from serious diseases. While COVID-19 vaccinations are not required, many other immunizations are. Check with your students’ healthcare providers now to make sure they are up to date on their immunizations. Immunization records can now be updated online in SIS ParentVUE through the Online Verification Update form. To access that form, click Online Packets in the top right of the screen after logging in to SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers can obtain an activation key letter to activate their SIS ParentVUE account by contacting the main office 703-658-5600.
 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.
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.
It’s hourly paid position. Please see the job description /qualification and apply via Food Services Worker | Fairfax County Public Schools (brassring.com) if you are interested. For any questions regarding this position, please email Ingrid.Badia@fcps.edu.
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