Hello Lynbrook!
It was our last full week of the 2023-2024 school year and we ended with a epic Career Day ! Our school counselors Ms. Vanessa Paula and Ms. Bridget Sowa planned a beautiful experience for all of our students in grade K-6. We had over 35 guest speakers come and visit classrooms the entire morning sharing their journey and encouraging our kids to dream big when it comes to their own futures! We even had a special daily news report delivered to all classrooms with Telemundo DC’s own, Alberto Pimienta! Thank you to all of our volunteers and Ms. Paula and Ms. Sowa for nurturing the dreams of our students! Anything and everything is possible for our kids!
Next week we will celebrate our 6th grade students Tuesday at their Promotion Ceremony. We are so very proud of everything they have accomplished here at Lynbrook whether they have been here since pre-K or joined recently….our Leprechaun family always welcomes new members ! We are so excited to see what they do at Key MS and Lewis HS these next 6 years.
This will be our last newsletter of the 2023-2024 school year. It will also be my last letter as principal of Lynbrook. I will be transitioning August 1st to Hybla Valley ES. I am so grateful for our partnership these past 7 years. It has been an absolute privilege to support your children and I know they will continue to thrive here at Lynbrook and beyond! I will take you with me wherever I go and will always be championing our Leprechauns! Please do keep in touch and let me know if you need anything from me because I truly believe , “Once a Leprechaun, always a Leprechaun”!
With love and gratitude,
Kathleen Sain
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Caribbean American Heritage Month
Saturday, June 1 - Summer Extravaganza
Wednesday, June 12 - Last Day of School (2-hour Early Dismissal)
 In the month of June, we recognize the resilience and determination of the many individuals who are fighting to live freely and authentically. We stand with those facing an ongoing struggle against discrimination and injustice. This Pride Month, we affirm our obligation to uphold the dignity of all people. Each individual in our school community should feel valued for who they are. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
 En el mes de Junio, reconocemos la resistencia y determinación de las muchas personas que luchan por vivir libre y auténticamente. Nos unimos a quienes se enfrentan a una lucha constante contra la discriminación y la injusticia. En este Mes del Orgullo, afirmamos nuestra obligación de defender la dignidad de todas las personas. Cada individuo de nuestra comunidad escolar debe sentirse valorado por quién es y libre de ser la persona auténtica que es. Aprenda más sobre los meses de herencia, celebraciones y tradiciones celebradas en FCPS.
 FCPS celebrates the rich diversity and honors the many contributions of immigrants of Caribbean heritage to our nation during the month of June. Caribbean individuals are some of the most ethnically diverse in the world. There are more than 8.5 million individuals in the United States born in the Caribbean or of Caribbean ancestry. Learn more about Caribbean American Heritage Month.
 Fairfax County Public Schools celebra la gran diversidad y honra las muchas contribuciones de los inmigrantes de herencia Caribeña a nuestra nación durante el mes de Junio. Los caribeños son algunos de los grupos étnicos más diversos del mundo. En Estados Unidos hay más de 8,5 millones de personas nacidas en el Caribe o de ascendencia caribeña. Aprenda más sobre el Mes de la Herencia Caribeña.
Families can find Standards of Learning (SOL) reports for spring testing in the SIS ParentVUE Documents section on or before the last day of school. Log in to your ParentVUE account to access the following:
- For all students, the official SOL Score Report with overall and reporting category performance for all spring tests.
- For grade 3-8 students, the SOL Growth Parent Report shows performance over time for state reading and math tests completed this school year.
Visit the FCPS website for additional information about spring assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.
Las familias pueden encontrar los informes de los Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOL) para las pruebas de primavera en la sección Documentos SIS ParentVUE en o antes del último día de clases. Inicie sesión en su cuenta ParentVUE para acceder a lo siguiente:
Visite el sitio web de FCPS para información adicional sobre las prácticas de reportes de evaluación de primavera y los plazos.
¿Necesita ayuda para crear una cuenta SIS ParentVUE? Este video explica los pasos. Averigüe más sobre SIS ParentVUE.
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5+ with free school entrance physicals and immunizations at summer health fairs for children on Medicaid or who are uninsured. The clinics will take place 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 29, at ICC for Children - Manassas
- Saturday, July 20, at ICC for Children - Herndon
- Saturday, August 17, at ICC for Children - Falls Church
Appointments are required. No walk-ins will be allowed. Call 703-698-2550 for an appointment.
La Clínica Inova Cares (ICC) ofrecerá a los niños mayores de 5 años exámenes físicos y vacunas gratuitas para el ingreso a la escuela en las ferias de salud de verano para niños con Medicaid o que no tienen seguro. Las clínicas tendrán lugar de 9 a.m.-1 p.m. en las siguientes fechas:
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Sábado 29 de junio, en ICC-Children - Manassas
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Sábado 20 de julio, en ICC-Children - Herndon
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Sábado 17 de agosto, en ICC Children - Falls Church
Se requiere cita previa. No se admiten personas sin cita previa. Llame al 703-698-2550 para concertar una cita.
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or social worker by phone or videoconference.
Parents of students in any grade level can request a consultation to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
Middle or high school students can request a consultation to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
In order for students to participate, caregivers must give permission for FCPS to share basic demographic information with Hazel Health in ParentVUE, and they must provide consent for their student to access therapy services.
Students can then be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting an FCPS school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services.
Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Este verano, la Oficina de Servicios de Intervención y Prevención de FCPS ofrecerá Consultas de Bienestar Mental virtuales desde el lunes, 24 de junio, hasta el viernes, 2 de agosto. Cualquier padre de FCPS o estudiante de secundaria tendrá la oportunidad de programar una consulta de 45 minutos con un psicólogo escolar o trabajador social escolar por teléfono o videoconferencia. Los padres de estudiantes de cualquier grado pueden solicitar una consulta para recibir orientación sobre cómo apoyar el éxito social, emocional y académico de sus hijos. También se proporcionará información sobre recursos comunitarios.Los estudiantes de la escuela intermedia o secundaria pueden solicitar una consulta para recibir orientación y apoyo para preocupaciones relacionadas con la ansiedad, el estado de ánimo, el comportamiento, las interacciones con los compañeros o la familia, o las transiciones y cambios escolares. También se pueden proporcionar estrategias y herramientas para abordar retos académicos como la organización y la gestión del tiempo.
Animamos a todas las familias a aprovechar este servicio. Solicite una consulta o llame y deje un mensaje al 703-503-2520.
Sesiones de terapia virtual están disponibles para estudiantes de FCPS sin costo para proveer un espacio seguro para tratar preocupaciones como:
- Cambios de humor/comportamiento, motivación, pena/pérdida.
- Ansiedad, preocupación, miedos.
- Habilidades sociales, intimidación, relaciones con compañeros y familiares.
- Estrés académico.
Para que los estudiantes participen, los padres o tutores deben dar permiso para que FCPS comparta información demográfica básica con Hazel Health en ParentVUE, y deben dar su consentimiento para que su estudiante acceda a los servicios de terapia. Los estudiantes pueden ser referidos por un tutor o miembro designado del personal de la escuela. Usted puede referir a su hijo llamando al 571-749-2940 o poniéndose en contacto con un consejero escolar FCPS, trabajador social, psicólogo o director de Servicios Estudiantiles.Visite la página web de Teleterapia de FCPS para obtener más información.
The Family Resource Center (FRC) has a list of dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel.
They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities.
Learn more by calling 703-204-3941, emailing FRC@fcps.edu, or visiting the FRC webpage.
El Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC) tiene una lista con varios campamentos de verano, incluyendo campamentos generales, campamentos para estudiantes con diversas necesidades y campamentos para hijos de militares. También han preparado una lista de recursos adaptados, ordenados por actividad, que son inclusivos para niños y adultos con distintas capacidades físicas. Para más información, llame al 703-204-3941, envíe un correo electrónico a FRC@fcps.edu o visite la página web del FRC.
This week, X (formerly Twitter) updated its policies to officially allow adult content on the platform. With this update, we even more strongly encourage you to reconsider your school’s use of X, unless it is an effective communication and engagement tool for your community. This is NOT a mandate.
If you and your principal would like an official Facebook page or Instagram account for your school, reach out to Delaina McCormack this summer and we are happy to get you set up.
 Looking for fun and engaging STEM activities to engage learners? The FCPS ACE STEM kits include hands-on materials and curriculum with step-by-step instructions for children to build six exciting projects and complete 15 challenges and activities. Intended for third through fifth-grade students, the STEM Explorer Pack features activities across science, technology, engineering, and math that also incorporate reading, art, and more! All activities are completely hands-on and will have your learners engaged for hours as they create, explore, invent, and, most importantly, have fun! Instruction booklets come in both English and Spanish.
- Audience: G3-G5 students and families
- Cost: $99.00 for pick-up; $135.00 if shipping required
Still looking for summer opportunities for your students? Check out these camps:
- Audience: Rising grades 1-5
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Location: Children's Science Center Lab- 11948 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA 22033
- Audience: Options for grades 3 - 8
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Location: Alexandria, Arlington, and Montgomery County Options
o Audience: Options for grades 5 - 17
o Cost: $75- $450
o Location: 5380 Eisenhower Ave, Suite C Alexandria, VA 22304
o More information: https://buildmo.com/summer-camps-2024
- Audience: Options for grades 4 - 12
- Cost: Most camps are $475
- Location: NOVA Manassas or Annandale Campuses
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STEAM Opportunities in Fairfax County: Our community is rich with opportunities for students and families to engage in STEM activities. Check out the county web pages to see opportunities in your area.
- Audience: PreK-G12 families
Immunizations are required for all students entering 7th and 12th grades this fall. Visit the FCPS immunization webpage to learn about the required vaccines. Caregivers should ask their private healthcare provider or the health department to review their student's immunization record to ensure that their student has received these required immunizations.
It is important to schedule immunizations early in the summer, as seventh-grade students must submit documentation of the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before they begin school in August. Twelfth-grade students must submit documentation of the Meningococcal vaccine. Get more information on all student immunization requirements.
 ☀️ Enjoy Fun and Resources at the Summer Extravaganza
Stop by Woodson High School on Saturday, June 1, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., for the FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Enjoy face painting, food, music, a moonbounce, alpaca petting, storytime, and student performances — all at no cost! Additional food trucks will be on site selling a variety of treats.
Families are invited to take part in engaging educational activities designed to spark curiosity and growth. Community organizations will be providing tips, resources, and helpful information. Visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage for details and register to attend. Registration is not required, but it’s helpful for planning purposes.
☀️ Disfrute Diversión y Recursos en el evento de un Verano Extraordinario
Venga a la Escuela Secundaria de Woodson el sábado, 1 de junio, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., para el FCPS Summer Extravaganza. Disfrute de pintura de cara, comida, música, un brincolín, acariciar alpacas, cuentos, y presentaciones de estudiantes - ¡todo gratis! Camiones de comida adicionales estarán en el sitio para vender una variedad de delicias. Las familias están invitadas a participar en atractivas actividades educativas diseñadas para despertar la curiosidad y el crecimiento. Las organizaciones comunitarias ofrecerán consejos, recursos e información útil. Visite la página web un Verano Extraordinario para obtener más información e inscribirse. La inscripción no es obligatoria, pero es útil para la planificación.
The last day of the 2023-24 school year is Wednesday, June 12, and students will be dismissed early. Check with your child's school for its individual dismissal time.
El último día del año escolar 2023-24 es el Miércoles 12 de Junio, y los estudiantes saldrán temprano. Consulte con la escuela de su hijo para conocer la hora de salida individual.
Remember to check the FCPS Calendar for school holidays and other important information.
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