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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 1, Nov. 2024
Welcome to our first Family Liaison Newsletter! Stay informed and engaged with our community updates on family resources, upcoming events and activities.
Questions? Please contact Churchill Road Family Liaison, Nisha Bhatia, nbhatia1@fcps.edu, or by calling the front office before 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.
National Family Engagement Month
National Family Engagement Month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers. Strong parental and family support is vital to the well-being and success of students. FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The new FCPS Family Academy is a targeted outreach effort to empower and build capacity, connections, cognition, confidence, and awareness through interactive learning experiences, tools, and resources for families in FCPS through a one-stop approach.
Family Fun Activities
Let’s do activities together as a family to celebrate this month. Please check out this calendar for some fun ideas about activities for families while supporting learning.
November Webinars at the FCPS Family Resource Center
Information about upcoming webinars may be accessed by going to: https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-resource-center/free-webinars-and-family-events
Or, visit the FCPS Family Academy for more information.
Some upcoming events include:
November 18 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Spanish)
November 19 - Lexia Core5 and PowerUp Information Night
November 22 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Korean)
November 22 - Starting the Conversation About Drugs Webinar . Register Here
November 23 - Co-Parenting, Two Parents, Two Homes (Spanish)
November 25 - Getting to Know FCPS: Family Orientation (Spanish)
Starting The Conversation About Drugs: A Webinar for Families
Drugs and drug prevention have become increasingly important topics in recent years. Are you unsure about how to approach the topic of drugs with your child? Join the webinar to learn how to navigate this important discussion with confidence and ease! Webinar Highlights:
- Tips to start the conversation about drugs, as early as 4 years old
- Practical advice and real-world examples
- Strategies to prevent drug abuse
Presented by Beth Mohaupt, FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
November 22, 2024 10-11:30 a.m. Register online
Fairfax County Park Authority Winter Camps
Plan to keep the holiday cheer going with winter camp offerings taking place when schools close for holiday breaks and cultural observances. These single-day and two-day camp sessions run December 8-February 17. Learn More About Camps
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MCC Event: Holiday Gingerbread House Decorating
Celebrate the holidays at the Mclean Community Center! Families can decorate a gingerbread house and make their own one-of-kind designs. Event on Saturday, Nov 23, 10 a.m.- Noon from ages 5 years and above. Register for MCC event
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Calm Amid the Chaos: Being the Parent Teens Need in a Competitive, Distracted, Divisive World
The SCC is pleased to welcome back Ned Johnson, best-selling co-author of The Self-Driven Child. Join us Wednesday, November 20 at 7pm at the McLean Community Center. Learn what connects teen mental health and the motivational impacts of technology and social media, competitive schools and college pressure, and growing up in an unsettled and rapidly changing environment. Ned will provide tools for fostering close connections, navigating tough conversations, and helping teens feel grounded, understood, and resilient. Tickets on sale now at McLeanSCC.org
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