Groveton ES Anncoucements

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/22/2024 03:30 PM EST

    Upcoming Important Dates

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    January 24, 2024: Parent Academy and Band & Strings Winter Concert 

    January 25, 2024: End of Second Quarter & Early Release Day. Dismissal will begin at 1:30pm. 

    January 26, 2024: No School: Teacher Workday 
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    Thursday, January 25, is the last day of the 2nd quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Dismissal will begin at 1:30pm.

    Also, schools will be closed for students on Friday, January 26, for a teacher workday. Classes will resume on Monday, January 29.

     

    Upcoming Attendance Activities

    We are halfway through the school year and doing well with our attendance goals. Help us keep our foot on the gas for the second half of the year! Here are some upcoming events at school for your information. A huge thank you to our parent volunteers and our PTA for helping us make sure that we see Every Tiger Every Day! Please join us this Thursday, January 25 to help with the popcorn parties if you can!

    Thursday, Jan. 25 - Popcorn Party! 

    Sign up to volunteer: 

    https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844A4AE2FAAFDCF8-47140005-popcorn#/

    Our next Mr. Swoger’s Attendance Challenge  will begin on Monday, January 29, 2024 and run through February 9, 2024.

    Groveton ES Parent Academy

    We hope to see you this coming Wednesday, January 24 at Parent Academy!

    We will learn about assessments in FCPS and how you can help your child at home. All Groveton families are welcome to attend!

    • Date: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 
    • Location: Groveton Library
    • 5:30-6:00:  Pizza Dinner 
    • 6:00-7:00: Session: Assessments in FCPS

    Groveton AAP Support Group

    Join the AAP Parent Support Group on January 25th at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. The topic for discussion will be Stress Management for Students.

    If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Rhinehart Van Tassell, Groveton AAP Support Group at  GrovetonAAP@gmail.com.

    Opioid Awareness

    What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse

    FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.

    What can families do?

    • Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. 
    • Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success. 
    • Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage. 
    • Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors. 
    • Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”

    Visit FCPS’ website for more information.