I hope this message finds you well! As we move into another exciting week, I wanted to highlight a special event we have coming up that is all about boosting school attendance and keeping up the momentum we've built together.
Attendance Spirit Week: October 21-25
Next week is Attendance Spirit Week! We have a fun-filled week planned to encourage students to be present, on time, and engaged in school. Here's the lineup:
- Monday, October 21: Pajama Day – "Roll Out of Bed and Get to School!"
- Tuesday, October 22: Crazy Hair Day – "Be Outrageous, Show Your Crazy Hair Look!"
- Wednesday, October 23: Work It Wednesday! – "Wear Activewear or Represent Your Favorite Sports Team!"
- Thursday, October 24: Come with Kindness – "Wear a Shirt with Words of Kindness or Something that Makes You Smile!"
- Friday, October 25: Unity Day – "Wear Green or Lynbrook Spirit Gear to Show We Are All Lynbrook!"
We know that consistent attendance is a key factor in student success, and this spirit week is a great way to remind students of the importance of being here every day. Let’s work together to make sure all our students are present and participating in these fun days!
Fall Festival Reminder: Thursday, October 24!
Don’t forget, our Fall Festival is happening on Thursday, October 24 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM! It’s going to be an evening of fun for the whole family with games, activities, and delicious food. We can’t wait to see everyone there, so mark your calendars and come ready to enjoy a fantastic time with our Lynbrook community!
Weekend Activity Suggestion: Family Nature Walk
I know how hard it can be to find time for activities with family (trust me, I get it). With everything going on, sometimes it feels like there just aren’t enough hours in the day. But I’ve learned that sometimes, I just need to drop everything, put the to-do list aside, and head out with my family, even if it’s just for a quick walk. This weekend, I encourage you to do the same. A simple family nature walk can be a perfect way to slow down, connect with your child, and enjoy the beauty of fall. Whether it’s a stroll through your neighborhood or a trip to the park, these moments can mean the world to our kids. (Bonus – ask your child what phonics skill they learned this week)
Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education. Let’s make Attendance Spirit Week a big success together!
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- National School Principals Month
- National Disability History and Awareness Month
- National Bullying Prevention Month
- Monday, October 21 - 3-hour early dismissal
- October 31 - *Quarter End, Early Dismissal and Student holiday
- November 1 - *Diwali / Día de los Muertos and All Saints Day (Holiday)
- November 3-4 - School Planning and Teacher Workday
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In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community. |
Durante el mes de octubre, las actividades de concienciación e historia de la discapacidad ofrecen la oportunidad de crear una mayor conciencia pública sobre las personas con discapacidad, con el objetivo de lograr la plena inclusión en nuestra comunidad.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Octubre es el Mes Nacional de la Prevención del Acoso "Bullying". Para poder desarrollar un entendimiento común del "Bullying", a continuación se encuentra la definición de FCPS.
El Acoso en los Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Estudiantes se define como: "Cualquier comportamiento agresivo y no deseado que tiene la intención de dañar, intimidar, o humillar a la víctima; involucra un verdadero o percibido desequilibrio de poder entre el agresor o agresores y la víctima; y se repite en el tiempo o causa trauma emocional severo. El "Bullying" incluye el ciberacoso. "Bullying" no incluye burlas ordinarias, payasadas, discusiones o conflictos entre compañeros".
Para más información sobre cómo FCPS maneja una situación de bullying por favor visite la página web de FCPS de Prevención e Intervención de Bullying. Nuestra meta es asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y bienvenidos en la escuela. Si usted tiene preguntas y/o preocupaciones acerca de algo que está sucediendo en la escuela, por favor póngase en contacto con la oficina para que puedan apoyarlo y lo más importante a su estudiante.
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
El jueves, 31 de octubre, es el último día del primer trimestre y los estudiantes saldrán dos horas antes de la hora habitual. El viernes, 1 de noviembre, es un día festivo este año para Diwali y Día de los Muertos y el Día de Todos los Santos. Todas las escuelas y oficinas permanecerán cerradas.Las escuelas están cerradas para los estudiantes el lunes, 4 de noviembre, para un día de planificación escolar, y el martes, 5 de noviembre, para un día de trabajo para los maestros. Consulte el calendario completo del curso escolar.
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October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School
October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School
La Superintendente, Dra. Michelle Reid, tendra una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias este otoño. Ella le invita a compartir sus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para inscribirse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:
Los eventos serán de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Habrá servicio de cuidado de niños e interpretación de idiomas.
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on:
- Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.
Transportation options are available.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- FCPS Family Orientation
- Community Conversations
- 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.
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Orientación Familiar de FCPS
- Conversaciones con la comunidad
- Clínicas de vacunación
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
Remember to check the FCPS Calendar for school holidays and other important information.
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