Garfield ES - Eagle Express: School News & Announcements
Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 09/20/2024 03:34 PM EDT
Shoes That Fit!You may have noticed that your Garfield Eagle(s) came home with new shoes earlier this week! Thanks to the national nonprofit Shoes That Fit and their annual partnership with GEICO, Garfield ES was selected to receive brand-new, name-brand athletic shoes for our students as part of their back-to-school campaign. It was truly a special day for our Eagles! While some of the larger sizes ran out during the event, rest assured that if your child didn’t receive a pair, we will get shoes to them soon! We’d love your help in expressing our gratitude. If your child is able, please encourage them to write a thank-you note or draw a picture for Shoes That Fit and GEICO. Notes can be submitted to the front office, and we’ll make sure they’re delivered to the organization. Thank you for helping us show our appreciation—it was a wonderful day for our school!  Shoes That FitStudents to Be Surveyedon Social-Emotional LearningFCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall. Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Janet Dougherty, our school counselor, at jrdougherty@fcps.edu, to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679
Please check with your healthcare 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 can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to Garfield's front office or emailed directly to Sarah Rothman - sgrothman1@fcps.edu Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to the front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Services at Garfield Elementary (Session #1)Parents of students who are interested in learning more about the Advanced Academic Program in FCPS are invited to join us for a presentation on Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Elementary Overview. The meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, September 26 at 6:30-7:30pm. Parents of students who are receiving AAP services (AAP Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation, Part Time Services are invited to attend. The meeting will provide an overview of these services. The ZOOM link is coming soon. Questions can be directed to Heather Jenkins, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, hkjenkins@fcps.edu Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of ServicesFairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) offers a continuum of services for elementary students to meet their current academic needs. The continuum of services supports the two main goals of the Advanced Academic Programs Office:
Access to Rigor: Grades K-6 – All students receive talent development lessons with critical and creative thinking strategies and AAP curriculum lessons. Subject Specific Advanced Differentiation: Grades K-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in the general education setting in areas of academic strength. Part-Time Services: Grades 3-6 – Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons in more than one academic content area. The Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) leads these lessons. Programming has increased depth and complexity in several content areas. Full-Time Services: Grades 3-8 –Identified students receive AAP curriculum lessons full-time. Programming has increased depth, complexity, and pace in all academic content areas. For more detailed information, including important dates, please see the Fall AAP Newsletter: Please click on the links below for the Advanced Academics Programs Fall Newsletter containing important information about Advanced Academic Programs. The fall deadline is October 15th, 2024 for students new to Fairfax County to be screened for full-time services. Questions can be directed to Heather Jenkins, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, hkjenkins@fcps.edu
Opt-Outs and Managing Your Child's Digital ConsentStep 1
Step 2 A six digit code will be sent to the SIS ParentVUE account email. Please wait a few minutes for the email to arrive. You can also send a new code to the email listed on the page. If you refresh the page it will also trigger a new code. If you get a new code, the old code will be invalid. Once you receive the code, enter the code and hit the Confirm button. Step 3 Once you are logged in, you will see an overview of your child's consent forms. To review or update a form, simply click on it.
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🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:
Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.  ✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan - Goal 3: Academic Growth and ExcellenceFCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice. FCPS Trust Policy SupportsCaring CultureFairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.  Subscribe to CalendarsSubscribe to FCPS' calendars to keep up to date with all events and holidays. You can subscribe and have everything right on your phone or computer calendar, synced and ready to keep you on time and aware. YOUR PARTNERS IN EDUCATION
We are in this together!! We are thankful to have the opportunity to work with your family this year and will work every day to ensure a safe and positive learning environment for your child. Please contact us when there is a question or concern. Thank you for your support and being part of our team! ANNOUNCEMENT: During the month of September, students in grades PreK-6 will be taking literacy and math assessments. These student assessments are opportunities for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and the information gathered will help us tailor instruction to meet our students’ individual academic and social behavior needs. Your Garfield Partner Principals, Mrs. Peerman, Principal, Klpeerman@fcps.edu
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