Fun Run Fundraiser

🎉BIG NEWS - Our Fairfax Villa Fun Run is coming!

Get excited – our school is hosting the Fairfax Villa Fun Run at the end of our fundraiser on 09/12/2024! This school-wide event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all students. All students are invited to attend, regardless of financial participation.

Sign up for our Fairfax Villa Fun Run on at MyBooster.com to get Fairfax Villa Fun Run ready! 💪

Key Dates to Remember:

💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – Be sure to sign up today!

🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 09/04/2024

👟 Event Day – 09/12/2024

K-2nd runs from 9:30 - 10:30 

3rd-6th runs from 10:30 - 11:30

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.

Dismissal Reminders

Parents must submit a Change in Dismissal Form, an email/note to the front office, or call the main office before 2:30 PM when there is a change in the normal routine of how the child goes home from school. If you email teachers in the afternoon they may not see your message in time. Thank you for your attention to this to ensure a safe dismissal for all.

It was wonderful seeing our families and students at Open House!

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Understanding the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
• School Safety Reminders
• Community Conversations with Dr. Reid

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

VALLS, EMAS, and iReady Notification of Testing

Below is notification of testing occurring in Fairfax County during the fall window. 

The Virginia government requires assessments for the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP)* in all schools. These assessments help state officials understand literacy and school readiness needs across Virginia. Additionally, the mathematics screener in grades 1-2 fulfills a Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) requirement. Test results also help teachers, school leaders, and parents know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage  

(https://www.fcps.edu/academic-screening-growth-and-diagnostic-tests) provides more information on these tests.

* In addition to the EMAS, VKRP also requires PreK-K teachers to observe a student’s self-regulation and social skills using the Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS).   

Teachers assess all PreK-2 students with the VALLSS in fall, winter, and spring. Grade PreK-K EMAS tests are given in fall and spring only. In grades 1-2, all students take the iReady Math test in fall and spring, but only students whose fall score is below benchmark will retest in winter. Tests are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Teachers set specific testing dates for each class. General timing for required screening is available on the Grade Level Tests webpage 

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may need additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have questions about academic screening, growth, or diagnostic tests, please contact your student’s teacher or the school's test coordinator. 

The Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) require schools to provide reading and mathematics screening tests for all students in grades 3-6. These assessments also fulfill a requirement for reading and mathematics growth assessments under the Virginia Assessment Program (VAP). Test results help families and teachers know how to support each student’s learning and development. The Academic Screening, Growth, and Diagnostic Tests webpage provides more information on these tests. 

• iReady Math - all students scheduled to take the spring Standards of Learning (SOL)
• iReady Reading - all students scheduled to take the spring SOL
• Virginia Language and Literacy Screening System (VALLSS) - only select grade 3 students 

Elementary teachers assess all grade 3-6 students with iReady Math and iReady Reading in fall, winter, and spring. Tests are delivered within the classroom instructional block. Teachers set specific testing dates for each class. General timing for required screening and growth tests is available on the Grade Level Tests webpage.

Based on academic screening results, some students may require a reading plan or math intervention plan. Some students may require additional diagnostic tests to help teachers determine specific areas for support. If you have questions about academic screening, growth, or diagnostic tests, please contact your student’s teacher or the school's test coordinator. 

Solve the Puzzle Before It's Gone!

Fairfax County's Puzzle Hunt will end on Sunday, September 15. Families have been solving puzzles and finding clues all summer in this unique community event that takes solvers on a journey to the wonderful parks in Fairfax County. There is still time to join before it ends!

Puzzles are filled with creative thinking, logic, and wordplay. They are designed to be completed with friends and family and are challenging and accessible for all skill levels. Solve the puzzles, then find clues at the parks for a final meta-puzzle. Visit our wonderful local parks with friends and family.

Update Your Contact Information

To be sure you receive important information from your schools, update your phone numbers, email addresses, emergency contacts, and health conditions in the Parent/Guardian section of SIS ParentVUE.

Instructions and detailed information are available at the following site: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet

Everything You Can Do Through SIS ParentVUE

Want to easily access back-to-school forms and checklists? Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to find forms and make updates.

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet?Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

Our second grade team is ready to rock this year!

Save the Dates: Early Release Mondays

The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development.  Students will be dismissed 3 hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route.  However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families.  To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it. 

The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

To help plan for our school’s childcare needs during the early release Mondays, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/uktSeMtyfJA5sjpd9 for each of your children who are enrolled at Fairfax Villa Elementary. The form covers the first two early release Mondays, scheduled for September 16, 2024 and October 21, 2024. If you have multiple children, you will need to submit multiple forms. Staff will confirm the after school supervision plan for each student.

Patrol Camp was a blast!

Important Upcoming Dates

8/30 & 9/2: Labor Day Holiday 

9/12: PTA Zoom Meeting at 8pm

9:18: Back To School Night from 6:00-7:30pm

Frequently Visited Links and Important Fairfax Villa Contacts

Fairfax Villa Contacts Page 

Sign up for News You Choose 

Join the Fairfax Villa PTA

Report Your Child’s Absence 

Visit the Fairfax Villa Website

Substitute Teaching Opportunities

Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account

Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares

Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

Parent Handbook

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