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Visit the FCPS Website for more information about the registration process and requirements. 

Enrollment for kindergarten has begun, please contact our registrar, Sandra Guzman  at 703-799-2000 to make an appointment. Information about kindergarten orientation will be sent soon.



Science Fair

The Family Science Night will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Woodley Hills Elementary School beginning at 6:00 p.m. .  A minimum of 18 volunteers are needed for the duration of the event, including set-up and breakdown from 5:15 - 7:45 p.m.  Volunteers must be a minimum of 16 years old.  If interested in volunteering, please contact Dr. Khalid-Schieber at stkhalidschi@fcps.edu.


PTA Meeting

The PTA will have a meeting on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. to host a working session to plan for the fast-approaching Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, which is the first week in May to celebrate all of the their hard work teaching our children over the past year.


Updated COVID Information

COVID-19 isolation period of five days is no longer recommended

Students who have symptoms of, test positive for, or have been diagnosed with a respiratory virus may return to school when the student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication; AND the student’s symptoms have improved or resolved. 

Thank you for helping keep our students and staff healthy.


SOL Testing Dates

Our students will begin SOL Testing on April 17, please see the schedule below.  

ESOL Testing Dates

Purple Up Week - April 15-April 19

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The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Award

The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families. Read more about Dr. Bussey

This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.

Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium on Tuesday, June 18.

Full details and the nomination information form are available on the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.

 

🗳️ Nominaciones abiertas para el Premio Bussey Memorial Equity Award

El Comité de Supervisión de los Logros de los Estudiantes Minoritarios (MSAOC) patrocina el Premio a la Equidad Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial para honrar el legado del Dr. Bussey, miembro fundador del MSAOC y defensor desde hace mucho tiempo de los estudiantes y las familias. Lea más sobre el Dr. Bussey.  

Este premio reconoce al personal o miembros de la comunidad que han demostrado esfuerzos significativos e impactantes para mejorar las experiencias educativas y los resultados de los estudiantes de grupos marginados o desatendidos.

Cualquier empleado de FCPS, estudiante, o miembro de la comunidad puede nominar a un individuo o grupo para el premio. Todos los materiales de nominación deben ser enviados antes del miércoles, 1 de mayo.  El ganador será reconocido en el Simposio de Equidad de FCPS el martes, 18 de junio.

Todos los detalles y el formulario de nominación están disponibles en el sitio web del Premio de Equidad conmemorativo al Dr. Lawrence Bussey. 


Lexia Parent Night: How We Help Your Child Learn to Read

FCPS funds the use of Lexia for all elementary and middle schools as part of their literacy instruction. Lexia is a computer-based program that supplements classroom instruction to help students develop literacy skills. It also provides teachers with data to identify students who need additional support and the ability to know which specific concepts and skills to prioritize.

Attend a virtual information night on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m., to learn more about Lexia and how FCPS is integrating it into the classroom to support student growth. Participants will also get tips for supporting their students at home. Integrating Lexia into the literacy curriculum aligns with the Virginia Literacy Act, FCPS’ Equitable Access to Literacy, and FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3, which aims to have all students reading on level by the end of third grade. 


FCPS Family Summit 2024

The FCPS Family Summit will take place on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Marshall High School. The conference will cover topics that are helpful for all families, such as social-emotional resources, along with a specially curated online component to provide supports for students with disabilities and their families. 

Some of the topics include raising resilient, independent children; forming meaningful connections with children; addressing big emotions; and the dangers of opioids and fentanyl. The conference is being planned by several FCPS offices in collaboration with the Fairfax Alliance of Black School Educators, Black Women’s Educational Alliance - DC Chapter, Hispanic Educators Association, and Asian Educators Association. 

This year’s theme is Safe, Supported, and Included, which aligns with Goal 2 of the FCPS Strategic Plan.


The information below is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or Woodley Hills.



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Community Forms on Middle School Start Times

Fairfax County Public Schools is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. Prismatic Services, Inc., an educational consulting firm, will lead the forums. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Please attend the event that works best for your schedule: 

Registration is not required but does help with planning. Click one of the dates above to register. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.  

  • Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax están explorando opciones para ajustar los horarios de inicio de las escuelas intermedias e invitan al público a formar parte del proceso. Los foros comunitarios tendrán lugar en abril y mayo. Prismatic Services, Inc, una empresa de consultoría educativa, dirigirá los foros. En todos los foros se hará la misma presentación y se ofrecerán las mismas oportunidades para hacer comentarios. Por favor, asista al evento que mejor se adapte a su horario: 

La inscripción no es obligatoria, pero ayuda a planificar. Haga clic en la fecha del acto para inscribirse. Habrá servicio de interpretación y guardería. Más información sobre el proyecto de exploración de los horarios de inicio de la enseñanza media.  


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Summer Camps and Learning Programs

🥁 Summer Camps and Learning Programs Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?

The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military. 

🥁Campamentos de Verano y Programas de Aprendizaje

Ya has hecho planes para su hijo para el verano? ¿Está buscando un campamento de verano para su hijo con necesidades especiales?

El Centro de Recursos Familiares ha recopilado información sobre campamentos de verano, incluyendo opciones locales, campamentos para estudiantes con necesidades especiales (sorteados por tipo de necesidad), y campamentos para estudiantes que están pasando por un momentos difíciles por una pérdida o que tienen a sus padres en el ejército.


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VIP CAMP - Summer Camp for Rising Middle Schoolers

 Looking for a fun summer camp for your rising middle schooler? Check out VIP Camp, taking place July 1 through August 1 at five FCPS middle schools, and open to all FCPS middle school students. VIP Camp costs only $100 for the 5-week program! Find out more and register soon: bit.ly/VIPcamp2024

All rising middle schoolers are invited to attend a summer of fun and leisure with VIP Camp. VIP Camp — which takes place Monday, July 1, to Thursday, August 1 — is designed to encourage teens to develop healthy and positive recreation interests and features a wide variety of leisure activities and programs. 

Registration is open. VIP Camp costs $100 to attend. Reach out to your school's after-school specialist for scholarship availability due to financial hardship. This camp is sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools and Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. 


Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024. Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.

Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services. The data-driven process is in alignment with the FCPS Strategic planning process, and the survey results will contribute positively to the FCPS Strategic Plan that reflects a shared consensus among stakeholders.


Upcoming Events

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April 9: PTA Meeting at 4:30 p.m.

April 10: School Closed-Religious or Cultural Observance

April 12: Kindergarten Field Trip (Gunston Hall)

April 15-19: Purple Up Week

April 17-May 17: SOL Testing

April 19: Lexia Night

April 20: FCPS Family Summit 2024

May 2: Family Science Night

 

 

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