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Hello, Springfield District
I just want to drop in and give you a quick boundary update. At last week’s work session (you can watch it here), the Board had the opportunity to hear more from the contractor about the proposed work plan for completing the boundary work. I was very happy to see that the plan includes all the robust community engagement outlined by the policy. You can find the presentation here. The first step in our community engagement will be the meeting in each of the six regions. I will be in touch again as soon as those dates are set.
As a quick reminder, the Board approved updates to the Boundary Policy (Policy 8130) at its July 18 Regular Public Meeting, completing a years-long comprehensive review of the policy for the first time in nearly four decades. The updates provide a clear roadmap for any future boundary adjustments to help ensure better student achievement through enhanced instructional quality, budget optimization, and strengthened student well-being.
The revised policy did not propose specific boundary changes, nor were specific boundaries considered during the policy review. Instead, the updates create a framework for the division superintendent to follow when considering any potential future adjustments, which must prioritize robust community engagement throughout the process.
For now, please see and continue to check the FCPS website for current information. Also, please be sure to check out some student opportunities that couldn’t wait until my full newsletter next week.
I will be in touch soon!
Sandy Anderson
A Few Timely Student Opportunities
Disclaimer: Opportunities offered by organizations other than Fairfax County Public Schools are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or a specific school. These opportunities may utilize technology tools not assessed by the Fairfax County Public Schools Department of Information Technology. Students should gain permission from their parents or guardians before engaging in any non-FCPS enrichment opportunity. Families should review the Terms of Service, User Agreements, and Privacy Policy for any technology platform the enrichment opportunity may use before participating.
🧪Thomas Jefferson HSST Science Fair Interest Meeting
TJ Investigative Science Outreach is a student-led organization at Thomas Jefferson HSST. They are hosting their 12th Annual Invitational Science Fair on April 5, 2025.
Registered participants will complete a research project of their choice and present at the fair in person on April 5, 2025. TJ students help elementary and middle school students prepare for this fair by holding multiple sessions to teach them important skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
Join them for our first interest/brainstorming session on October 18, 2024, at 6 p.m. They will be holding this session virtually. During this session, they will go over the goals and guidelines of the fair and introduce students to a multitude of project ideas.
Register in advance.
🏫 Annual College Fair
The annual Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at George Mason University’s Eagle Bank Arena from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Approximately 220 colleges and universities will be represented, including two and four-year colleges and US Service Academies.
Register in advance.
Following the fair, the Two-Night Postsecondary Virtual Event will be held on Monday, October 21, and Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. Both events will help students be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey. Learn more about the College Fair and postsecondary virtual event.
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