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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
Happy Fall! Can you believe September is almost behind us?
Our counselors are excited to announce Career Week in October. We're looking for volunteers to share their career experiences with our students. If you're interested, please fill out this Career Day Speaker Sign up
Reminder: Our next 3-hour early release day is Monday, October 21st. Please fill out this form to ensure we can account for all students. Starting in October, SACC will be open to supervise SACC students.
Kind Regards,
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Long and Mrs. Agner
Upcoming Dates 📆
September 26 - Advanced Academics Parent Meeting - option 1 (6:00 pm)
October 2 - Advanced Academics Parent Meeting - option 2 (9:15 am)
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
November 16 - West Springfield Pyramid Challenge (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
West Springfield Pyramid Challenge
What: West Springfield Pyramid Challenge
When: Saturday, November 16; 10:00am-12:00pm
Where: Irving Middle School
The Pyramid Challenge registration site is LIVE! Register HERE.
The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. Students from the 7 elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Register your student using the website below - note that registration ends on Tuesday, October 15! https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/WestSpringfieldPyramidChallenge
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.
Parents are invited to attend an AAP information session to learn about services in FCPS. Two options are available: Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 pm or Wednesday, October 2 at 9:15 am.
Please reach out to Karen Mitchell (KKMitchell@fcps.edu), Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, with any questions you might have.
Arrival and Dismissal Reminders
Thank you for your attention and diligence ensuring a safe Arrival and Dismissal for all our Mighty Red Birds.
A few reminders:
- Use the Crosswalks to walk to and from school
- Please do not park on Forrester in front Cardinal Forest (on the school side) or Royal Ridge to drop off students during Arrival and Dismissal
- Remember to drop off and pick up by car through Kiss & Ride only
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.
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon
Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
SIBTEEN: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
Attention FCPS parents!!! From the same people who brought you Sibshops, we are excited to introduce SibTeen!
SibTeen is a community-building group for Middle School siblings of children with disabilities. We have fun activities, both recreational and art-based, as well as discussion activities. It’s a unique opportunity for students to share about their lives and support each other while normalizing their life experiences. SibTeen is a place where participants will feel validated and understood and can build upon their community of support. And…. there will be food!
October 4, 2024, 1-4 p.m.
Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031
Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services
Register Online
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
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