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Kristen Rucinski - Principal Ebony Opie - Assistant Principal
Gunston Gazette
In this Issue
- Summer Office Hours
- Save the Dates!
- Registration Information
- ST Math & Summer Reading
- INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
- Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
- FCPS 2024-2025 Calendar
Summer Office Hours
The office will be open daily from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, except holidays.
Main Office number: 703-541-3600
Save the Dates!
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Popsicles with the Principals on the Playground Thursday, August 1st 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tours for New Families - Thursday, August 8th 2:00pm-3:00pm
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Open House: Friday, August 16th 9:00am - 10:00am (last name: A - L 9:00am - 9:30am and M - Z 9:30am - 10:00am)
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Back to School Night: Thursday, September 5th - 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Registration Information
Need to Register?
Please visit - https://www.fcps.edu/online-registration - where you will find the steps to complete a New Student Registration.
When the online enrollment is complete, please email Lynn Warner at lawarner@fcps.edu to let her know when you would like to schedule a registration appointment.
A response email will be sent confirming date and time of your appointment.
You will need to bring the following items to the registration:
- The student's original birth certificate.
- A Deed/Lease for your residence. The enrolling parent's name must be on the document.
- Your photo ID.
- A Certificate of Physical Examination and immunization record are also required, but you can schedule your registration appointment without them. The Certificate of Physical Examination and immunizations must be turned in before the first day of school, August 19, 2024.
- Any other documents you selected "Bring a Hardcopy".
ST Math
All students have access to ST Math over the summer that they can access through Schoology. This video shows students and families how to access: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQR_drzeR9E
In addition to the information listed below, it is recommended that students who are moving from a standard level math class to an honors level math class have their ST Math journey reassigned to the next grade level.
Summer Reading
From Mrs. O, our Librarian and Mrs. Gminski, reading specialist at Gunston:
- Check out this flyer with a list of genre's to read from over the summer. Print out and color the pictures as you read from each genre.
- Check out the QR code on the page to link to the Lorton Library for more information about books you can checkout.
- Then on the second page be sure to write in the title of the books that you have read for each genre. Return to your teacher by August 23, 2024 to collect your prize
- Summer Reading | Gunston Elementary School (fcps.edu)
Popsicles with the Principals
INOVA Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs
Inova Cares Clinic (ICC) will provide children ages 5 and older 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.
Virtual Mental Wellness Consultations
This summer, the FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services is offering virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from Monday, June 24, through Friday, August 2. Any FCPS parent or secondary student will have an opportunity to schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school 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.
We encourage all families to take advantage of this service. Request a consultation or call and leave a message at 703-503-2520.
FCPS 2024-2025 Calendar
The FCPS School Year 2024-2025 calendar may be accessed here.
We look forward to welcoming our Eagles to the new school year on Monday, August 19th!
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