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- September 19: Back to School Night 6pm - 7:30pm
- October 3 - No School - Rosh Hashanah
- October 4 - Student Holiday - Teacher Workday
As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent (missing 18 days or more) in kindergarten and first grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of third grade.
Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Starting a new school year can be both exciting and challenging for parents of special education students. You will receive a letter from your student’s case manager outlining the responsibilities of the case manager, providing a link to the Special Education Parent Handbook, and information regarding the Office of the Ombuds, and the Family Resource Center as well as a flyer with community resources. Here is a list of important information you should be aware of:
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Individualized Education Program (IEP) Review:
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IEP Details: Your child’s IEP outlines goals, accommodations, and services. If you do not have a copy of the most recent version of the IEP, you may reach out to your student’s case manager for a digital or paper copy.
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Meetings: IEP meetings are held on an annual basis. Your student’s case manager will contact you to schedule the meeting. If you have concerns you would like to discuss with the team, please contact your student’s case manager to schedule an IEP addendum meeting.
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Staff Contacts:
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Teacher(s): This will be the best person for you to contact should you have any questions or concerns throughout the year.
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Case Manager: The case manager is responsible for coordinating your child’s special education services and related meetings.
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Related Service Providers: If you have questions regarding related services and/or related service providers (e.g., speech, occupational, physical therapists), please contact your case manager and they can help connect you with the correct person.
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Health Information about Medical Needs:
Ensure that any medical information is clearly outlined and communicated with the public health nurse at your child’s school.
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Prepare Your Child for Goals, accommodations, and services:
If appropriate for your family, help your child understand their IEP goals, accommodations, and services and how to become an advocate for themselves.
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Extracurricular Activities Participation:
If your child is interested in participating in extracurricular activities and requires accommodations, please contact your child’s case manager.
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Transportation Arrangements:
If your child receives special transportation services and you have any questions or concerns, contact your child’s case manager.
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Seek Support if Needed:
If you have concerns about the implementation of the IEP or if you feel that your child’s needs are not being adequately addressed, reach out to your child’s case manager. If the concern persists, please contact an administrator at your child’s school.
Starting the school year with a clear understanding and effective communication about your child’s 504 Plan can set a positive tone for their educational experience and ensure they receive the necessary support for their success. Here are 4 tips to start the year strong!
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Home/School Partnership: Check for updates
Review your child’s existing Section 504 Plan to make sure it accurately reflects their needs. If there have been any changes in your child’s health, needs, or educational situation, request a Section 504 Plan meeting, by contacting your child’s 504 case manager.
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Monitor Progress: Check in regularly
Keep in touch with your child’s teachers and case manager to review and consider if a change in accommodations is appropriate.
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Prepare Your Child: Discuss their accommodations
Help your child understand their accommodations and how to advocate for themselves, when appropriate.
Seek Support if Needed: Resources
If you have concerns about the implementation of the Section 504 Plan or if you feel that your child’s needs are not being adequately addressed, reach out to your child’s school counselor and/or Section 504 case manager. If the concern persists, please contact an administrator at your child’s school.
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