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Dear Panther Families,
We enjoyed our first and second snow day this week! A big thank you to our custodians for braving the weather to make sure our sidewalks and parking lots were clear and safe for our students! As a reminder, when there is a closing or delay due to weather, the communication will come from FCPS, not Mt Vernon Woods ES. Please be on the look out for such messages when there is an expected weather event. Stay warm, Panthers!
Sincerely,
Gina O'Neal, Principal
Kristen Robinson, Assistant Principal
Christine Berry, Assistant Principal
Calendar Reminder
Thursday January 25th- 2 Hour Early Release (dismissal begins at 1:00pm)
Friday January 26th- Teacher Work Day (no school)
 Ms. O'Neal is Region 3 Outstanding New Principal
We are so proud to share that Ms. O'Neal has been named this year's Outstanding New Principal for Region 3 and a finalist for Fairfax County's Outstanding New Principal of the year. Region 3 Superintendent, Ray Lonnett, Region 3 Executive Principal, Jesse Kraft and Region 3 Administrative Assistant, Sue Tenney, came to Mount Vernon Woods to surprise Ms. O'Neal and share the exciting news with our staff. Congratulations Ms. O'Neal, we are so proud of you!
Important Safety Reminder
From 3:00-3:30pm we are dismissing our students. To keep our students safe, it is critical that you do not pull your car into the front parking lot or the bus loop during this time We appreciate your cooperation!
Tutor.com Can Help With More Than Homework
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources including exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests at no cost to families.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
Tutor.com Puede Ayudar con los Deberes y Mucho Más
¡Tutor.com ofrece más que ayuda con los deberes! Este servicio gratuito de tutoría también ofrece una amplia variedad de recursos que incluyen preparación para los exámenes AP, SAT y ACT sin coste alguno para las familias.
Los estudiantes pueden hacer pruebas de práctica en cualquier momento. Si tienen dificultades en algún área en particular, pueden conectarse inmediatamente con un tutor en vivo para obtener ayuda a través de las opciones de voz o chat. Obtenga más información en la página web FCPS Tutor.com.
Free Resources for Families
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
Spanish:Recursos Gratuitos para las Familias
¿Sabía usted que las familias pueden tener acceso a seminarios en línea gratuitos, consultas confidenciales, una biblioteca de préstamos y recursos para ayudar a los adultos a apoyar el éxito de todos los estudiantes, incluyendo aquellos con problemas de aprendizaje, necesidades especiales y discapacidades?
¡Aprenda más sobre el Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC) de FCPS!
Sea el primero en enterarse de los nuevos talleres inscribiéndose en el boletín del FRC.
 ❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if needed.
❄️ Preparativos para el Invierno
El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima.
El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario.
Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.
Join the Fairfax County Public Library Winter Reading Adventure!
Students can read books between December 1st and January 31st to win prizes! Log titles read or check the boxes to show you have read for 20 minutes. Students can be read to or read books on their own. Students can track their progress virtually via Beanstack (log in at bit.ly/fcpl-beanstack to record completed reading and earn virtual badges) or stop by the MVWES library for a reading log.
To receive prizes for completing the Winter Reading Adventure, simply visit Sherwood or any Fairfax County Public library branch and turn in this form or let them know you participated using Beanstack to receive their coupon sheet of prizes. Enjoy!
January 24- Winter Concert (6:00pm)
January 25- End of 2nd Quarter, Early Dismissal (1:00pm)
January 26- Teacher Work Day
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