No School on Monday February 19
This Monday, February 19 is Presidents Day. All FCPS schools and offices will be closed. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, February 20 at 9:00am.
If your family is looking for a free activity on Monday, the Mount Vernon Estate has free admission on Monday. You can find information here.
Celebration of our Cultures
All Cameron families are invited to celebrate our diverse community with foods from around the world, dance performances, parade of traditional clothing. Flyers were sent home on the Wednesday folder. If you have any questions please contact Ms. Trupo at 703-329-2120.
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🔬Learn About Science, Technology, and Arts Magnet Schools
Three FCPS elementary magnet schools provide programs that enhance learning in science, technology, and performing arts.
If you are interested in sending your student to an elementary magnet school program, consider attending a school-based information night at Hunters Woods Elementary School, Bailey’s Primary Elementary School, or Bailey’s Upper Elementary School.
Information nights will provide an opportunity to learn about individual school programs, student eligibility, the lottery process, and transportation.
Registration for the 2024-25 elementary magnet lottery is open Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12. Get more information about the schools, their programs, and locations.
Tax Prep - Back in Person
Free tax preparation help is available for families through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or 703-533-5702 (please leave a message) and AARP TaxAide by virtual or in-person appointment only. The deadline for filing taxes this year is Monday, April 15, 2024. VITA is for families with a combined household income of $60,000 or less. There is no age or income limit for AARP.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
- Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
- Kindergarten Registration
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today
 Mr. Johnson and Mr. Hess are unexpected twins today.
Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future – A Community Conversation. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to a conversation on:
For Parents Only - Parent Presentation on Trends in the Drug Culture; February 29, 2024
Many challenges and responsibilities come with being a parent, and having to address a difficult topic with your child, such as drug culture, trends and identifying signs of substance use, can be stressful. Drugs and drug paraphernalia is now being disguised as common everyday items out in plain sight, to go unrecognized by parents or other adults. Substance Abuse Prevention Program want to provide you with information so you will be able to recognize drugs and drug paraphernalia and also the signs of drug use to equip you to have real and meaningful dialog with your child concerning these issues.
Join us on February 29th, 2024 @ 6:00pm at Edison High School where we will be hosting a parent presentation to provide information on the trends in drug culture. After the presentation there will be time to ask questions or to receive more information. The trends in drug culture have created innovative ways to hook your child and we are here to arm you by providing information concerning these topics that will assist in effective communication with your child. Also, a Narcan Training with be provided by a member of the Community Services Board.
Shawn Elliott, BS, QMHP-C Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Sbelliott@fcps.edu
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation, Bridge to Kindergarten, or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account. Please note that passwords should be more than 12 characters long. If you have an existing account and your password is shorter, please update it when you log in.
Confirming that your cell phone is subscribed to receive text messages
Send a text message to 67587 with the words “SUBSCRIBE”. You will receive a message from our vendor, SchoolMessenger, letting you know if the phone has been opted in for FCPS e-Notify notifications.
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Fairfax County Parks Spring and Summer Camp Registration Opens January 23
Spring and Summer Camp Registration begins next Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 9 a.m.! Spots fill up fast! In preparation, FCPA is sharing the full listing of camps, as well as offering multiple ways to search and tools to use that will make enrolling easier. Learn more about the camps and how to register here.
Family Liaison Corner
Dear Families:
I would like to share with you this flyer with some tips that might help you with behavior in the long run
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. |
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Eating Disorder Parent Information
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
Important Dates
February 19 - President's Day
NO SCHOOL
February 29 - Cheetah Fun Run
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