September 11, National Day of Service

Important Dates & Reminders

• Monday, September 16: Three-Hour Early Release
• Wednesday, September 18: Picture Day
• Sept. 15-Oct. 15: National Hispanic Heritage Month

View the FCPS 24-25 School Year Calendar here. 

September 11 National Day of Service

With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or killed in the terrorist attacks.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. 

Día Nacional de Servicio del 11 de Septiembre

Con el próximo 23 aniversario del 11 de septiembre, FCPS reconoce la pérdida de las vidas, el heroísmo de nuestros primeros en responder, y la resistencia de nuestro país. El Día Nacional de Servicio y Conmemoración del 11 de Septiembre, también llamado Día Patriota, es una oportunidad para reflexionar y actuar en servicio a otros para honrar a los que fueron heridos o muertos en los ataques terroristas.

Se les anima a todos los estudiantes de FCPS a participar en el aprendizaje de servicio ya que apoya los atributos del Retrato de un Graduado (POG) y las habilidades de aprendizaje social y emocional (SEL). 

Attendance

🍎 Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

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.