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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
We're excited for you to join us at our upcoming Back to School Night tomorrow evening, Thursday September 19. This event is a great opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about the curriculum for the year, and gain insights into the daily routines and expectations.
What to Expect:
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Classroom Visits: See where your child spends their day and meet their teachers.
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Curriculum Overview: Learn about the key subjects and activities your child will be engaging in.
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Q&A Sessions: Ask any questions you may have about the school year.
Please note: This event is for parents and caregivers only. Childcare will not be provided.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening!
Warm Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Agner, Mrs. Long
Upcoming Dates 📆
September 19 - Back to School Night!
PTA Meeting: 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm (Cafeteria)
Session 1: 6:35 pm - 7:10 pm
Session 2: 7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
September 21 - 29 - Blue Star Welcome Week
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)
October 10 - Heritage Night (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
October 14 - Staff Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
October 21 - Early Release Monday
National Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Day is Coming!
📅 Date: Tuesday, October 8, 2024
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001147706#login
📸 Images Available: Approximately two-three weeks after picture day
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email underclass@vosphoto.com
AAP Screening
Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.
The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15.
Please reach out to Karen Mitchell (KKMitchell@fcps.edu), Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, with any questions you might have.
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.
Blue Star Welcome Week
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 21 - September 29, 2024, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
Immunization Requirements
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 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 healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A healthcare 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 religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Student Rights and Responsibilities
2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities: A Guide for Families (PDF) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable and supportive school environment.
Parent/Guardian Signature Sheet
Please log on to your SIS ParentVUE account and sign to acknowledge review of this document OR sign and return the Signature Sheet to your child’s teacher by September 30, 2024.
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities-srr
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.
The next event is scheduled for Monday, September 23, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Newington Forest Elementary School. Click on the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Employment Opportunities!
Come join our Nest!
We have multiple opportunities for you to join our Nest as a staff member!
* Part Time STEAM
* Cafeteria Hosts
* Substitute Teacher
If you are interested, please contact Mr. Geovany Baires at gbaires@fcps.edu
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