Rosh Hashanah; School Closed on Thursday & Friday; Early Release form

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 10/02/2024 05:43 PM EDT

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Shanah tovah to our Jewish community celebrating Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year! Meaning “head of the year,” Rosh Hashanah is one of Judaism’s holiest days and marks the beginning of the Days of Awe, a 10-day period of introspection that ends with Yom Kippur. #OurFCPS

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown today, Wednesday, October 2. Today is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.

No School on Thursday & Friday

Thursday, October 3 - Rosh Hashanah Holiday observance
Friday, October 4 - Teacher Workday, Student Holiday

Action item: Updated Survey Form for Island Creek's next Early Release (10/21)

Please complete this UPDATED SURVEY before October 11 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student.

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