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Dear Mighty Red Bird Families,
Welcoming Mr. Joe Romano
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Joe Romano will be visiting our school on Monday to present his inspiring character-building assembly, "The Magic in You." This engaging program is designed to empower our students. Thank you to the PTA for their generous support in making this event possible.
Parking Reminder
To ensure the safety of our students and maintain positive relations with our neighbors, we kindly request that you refrain from parking in the spaces off Royal Ridge. Please consider arriving a bit earlier for drop-off and later for pick-up to help alleviate traffic congestion during Kiss and Ride.
Career Day Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking dedicated professionals to share their career experiences with our students during our upcoming Career Day in October. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this Career Day Speaker Sign up.
With tomorrow and Friday being student holidays, will see all our Mighty Red Birds on Monday.
Ms. Drake, Mrs. Long and Mrs. Agner
Upcoming Dates 📆
October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday (NO SCHOOL)
October 4 - Teacher Workday (NO SCHOOL)
October 8 - Picture Day
October 10 - Heritage Night (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
October 14 - Staff Development Day (NO SCHOOL)
October 21 - Early Release Monday (Please fill out this form to ensure we can account for all students)
November 16 - West Springfield Pyramid Challenge (10:00 am - 12:00 pm)
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
Rosh Hashanah
Thursday, October 3, is a holiday for all FCPS staff. Schools and offices will be closed for Rosh Hashanah.
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Wednesday, October 2. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is one of Judaism’s holiest days. Meaning “head of the year” or “first of the year,” the festival begins on the first day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Hebrew calendar, which falls during September or October. Rosh Hashanah commemorates the creation of the world and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday, also known as the Day of Atonement.
Friday, October 4, is a teacher workday, and there will be no school for students.
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
District-Wide Virtual Lexia Core5 & PowerUp Parent Information Night
More Information
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 & Lexia® PowerUp? Join Lexia® Learning for a parent information night to learn how FCPS is using Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp in classrooms across the district to support students' Literacy growth. Topics to be covered during this session include: What is Lexia Core5 and PowerUp and how do the programs support your student's individual learning needs? How does Lexia support teacher planning and instruction? Also included are extra tips for supporting your student.
For more information, contact Theresa Lieteau.
October 15, 2024 6:30-7:30
November 19, 2024 6:30-7:30
December 5 6:30-7:30
Register Here
AAP Screening
The Fall screening window for Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) is now open for students new to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) since January 2024. The deadline to submit a referral is October 15, 2024.
Spring Screening - referral and optional materials are due by December 15.
Learn More:
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AAP Overview Sessions: Missed the live sessions? No problem! Access the slides for a comprehensive overview of the AAP program.
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Fall AAP 2024 Newsletter: Get all the details about the program in the Fall Newsletter.
Referral Forms::
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Referral Form and Questionnaire: Referral forms for all advanced academic program services are found here. Additionally, you can reference the optional parent questionnaire. Submit them to Ms. Karen Mitchell, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, at KKMitchell@fcps.edu.
Upcoming Events:
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6th Grade Parent Information Night: Learn more about the AAP program specifically for 6th graders on November 7th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
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6th Grade General Curriculum Night: Get an overview of the general curriculum for 6th grade on January 16th from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Questions?
Don't hesitate to contact Ms. Karen Mitchell (KKMitchell@fcps.edu) with any questions you might have about the AAP program or the application process.
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 the FCPS school year calendar and visit the Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
FCPS Cares
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of the entire Mighty Red Bird Community.
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