Oct. 2 - Dance Fit / Boosterthon Indoors ❗🎉TOMORROW *see below for updated schedule
Oct 3 - No School (Rosh Hashanah)
Oct. 4 - No School (Teacher Work Day)
Oct. 14 - No School (Indigenous People Day / Teacher Work Day)
Oct 25 - PTA Skate Night
Oct. 28- Early Release Monday Dismissal @ 1:00 pm
Oct. 31- Book Character Spirit Day / End of Quarter Early Release @ 2:00 pm
📅 2024-25 FCPS School Calendar
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Dance Fit Tomorrow!
The Fun Run is moving inside and turning into a Dance Fit party! 💃🕺
With exception of Kindergarten, the run will take place during grade-level specials time (see schedule below). There will be a dedicated cheering section for parents who would like to come. Parents will need to sign in at the main office before going to the gym. Please have students dress appropriately for the Fun Run.
🎉 Dance Fit Schedule:
9:30 – 10:20 3rd Grade
10:30 – 11:20 2nd Grade
11:30 – 12:20 1st Grade & Kindergarten
12:30 – 1:20 6th Grade
1:30 – 2:20 5th Grade
2:50 – 3:40 4th Grade
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💗 Custodian Appreciation Day!
Tuesday, October 2nd is Custodian Appreciation Day! Today and every day we celebrate the FES custodial team for their commitment to our students, staff, and community. Not only do they support the maintenance of the school and grounds but they also work outside of school hours to open the building to the community for practices, meetings and events. FES has the best custodial staff around and we are so thankful for all they do! 🎉🥳
🗓️Monday, October 28th: 3-Hour Early Release
Monday, October 28th is our next 3-hour early release for students. We will be sending all K-6 families an updated electronic form next week for our upcoming 3-hour early release on Monday, October 28th. We are asking all families to review the information and complete the form as soon as possible.
🎤 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 take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
✅Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS 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:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. 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.
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax 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 Government'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.
📰FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
- Sign and Return SR&R
- Upcoming Immunization Clinics
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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