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Important Dates:
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Holiday- No School
Dec 2-6 Book Fair
Dec 15 Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals Deadline
 A Message from Mr. Morris
With a short two-day school week and the Thanksgiving holiday next week, our next News You Choose will be published Thursday, December 5. A reminder that FCPS is closed Wednesday, November 27 – Friday, November 29. We look forward to the stories our students will share about your family’s unique Thanksgiving traditions when they return to school on Monday, December 2. That’s right, I said December. As in December 2024! Time really does just zip!
We have enjoyed recent events to connect with our community.
We were honored to host our annual Veterans Day celebration last week. It was a heartwarming event filled with respect, gratitude, and patriotism. Our students did an outstanding job showing their appreciation for our service members that were guest speakers in classrooms. Their thoughtful questions, sincere thanks, and respectful behavior made the event even more special. We are incredibly proud of our students. That’s our Dolphin Decree at its best. I also wanted to personally thank all our special guests who showed such love and kindness to my father, a Vietnam Veteran. To say he felt appreciated is an understatement. He really enjoyed his conversation about Chinook helicopters with one of our students. The student said that was his favorite helicopter. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the service members who attended and took time out of their day to build relationships with our students. Your sacrifices and service to our country inspire us all.
I also wanted to express our gratitude for joining us for our Thanksgiving Luncheon. We were able to welcome over 500 guests! It was awesome to see so many families come together to celebrate this special occasion. The laughter, shared stories, and delicious food created a memorable experience for everyone. I would also like to extend a special thank you to our front office staff and food service team for their incredible efforts in organizing and executing this event. Their dedication and hard work made the luncheon a success and offered another great opportunity for our community and school to build relationships together.
We are thankful for your continued support and partnership.
 SLES Book Fair is Coming!
Attention book lovers! The Stratford Landing ES Book Fair will be from 12/2-12/6! Here is a link for more information: Book Fair Homepage
We need your help to make it a success.
Please use this link to sign up to help set up, run, and break down the book fair: https://signup.com/go/yagsGaG
Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Referrals to Close December 15, 2024
Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7, who would like their child to be considered for Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services, may submit the Full-Time Referral Form and optional materials no later than December 15, 2024.
How to Submit Referral Materials
Please submit the referral materials in one email to the Advanced Academic Resource Teachers dtpittman@fcps.edu and jpfouad@fcps.edu with the subject line “Full-Time AAP Referral for (Your child’s initials, Teacher’s last name)”. If you prefer, you may drop off a hard copy with our office staff during regular school hours by 12/15/2024. An electronic referral submission will be accepted until 11:59 PM on 12/15/2024.
What to Submit
-Referral Form- required*
-Parent/Guardian Questionnaire- optional
-Two pages of work samples (pdf or jpg files or 8.5x11” one-sided pages)- optional
-Additional Testing or special education data if you choose and if applicable (i.e. from a previous school or an ability or achievement test administered outside of Fairfax County Public Schools that you would like included.)- optional
You should receive an e-mail confirming receipt of your file.
Please note that late referrals will not be accepted.
Tene’ McBee
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
 Boundary Review Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. The date and time for our region will take place as below:
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
Dear Stratford Landing Families,
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online. Please complete as soon as possible. Paper copies will be sent home next week if not completed online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible. Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
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Step 1: CLICK HERE or use the QR Code to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.
to be taken to SIS ParentVUE.
If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
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2. After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’. |
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3. Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page: |
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If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names. |
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12.
Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Thank you.
Mr. Morris
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact our school's Wellness Team Members to discuss your concerns and identify resources.
Allison Krusinski, Psychologist, - ajkrusinski1@fcps.edu
Mersal Shaker, School Counselor - mshaker@fcps.edu
Raina Roop, School Counselor - rroop@fcps.edu
Kristina Jorden, Social Worker - kjorden@fcps.edu
Haruka Hopp, Family Liaison - hhopp@fcps.edu
Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
We All Belong at School
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
🗓️ 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 our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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SPANISH:🗓️ Consejo para la asistencia: Programar viajes o eventos familiares
La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.
Cuando planee viajes o eventos familiares, refiérase al calendario de FCPS y trate de usar los fines de semana y días festivos de la escuela. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se suman rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o sólo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.
Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo tiene que faltar a clase por enfermedad u otro motivo, debe reportar la ausencia.
Vea este vídeo con consejos para entender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asista hoy, para tener exito mañana!
Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage
Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.
In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit.
The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources.
Safely Store Firearms and Medications
The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more.
Family Resource Center Webinars
Stress less, Enjoy More. Reducing Stress and Increasing Happiness: A Webinar for Families
Kids and families are under stress from so many sources, and they are suffering as a result. Achievement pressure, time pressure, social pressure, and uncertainty about a rapidly changing world are eroding the health of our youth. But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Well-known parenting expert, psychologist and author (and FCPS parent) Dr. Heather Tedesco will show you:
- The surprising ways stress shows up in kids
- The power parents have to reduce stress (in our kids and ourselves)
- How we can nurture happiness and build psychological strength in our kids long-term
- Specific strategies to stress less and enjoy more
December 6, 2024 10-11:30 a.m.
Register Here
Programs Available in FCPS
Two NEW Early Literacy sites in the Mt. Vernon area are at Fort Belvoir Primary School and Sequoyah Community Center (both Wed./Fri. 10am-12pm). Families can learn more about these and other opportunities through the brand new FCPS Family Academy
Programs in the Community
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