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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, December 7- Franconia Night at the Wizards, 7:00 pm
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Friday, December 13- FES Career Day, 9:00 -10:30 am
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Tuesday, December 17- Winter Concert, FES Gym, 6:30 pm
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Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3 - Winter Break, No School
AAP Referral Deadline Approaching
REMINDER:
All full-time placement referrals are due by December 15. Find a checklist here for referral support. Contact Mrs. Glines (kjglines@fcps.edu) for support/questions.
Federal Impact Aid Survey
A big THANK YOU to all families who have already filled out and submitted their form through ParentVue.
We are missing SEVERAL surveys.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
Paper forms were sent home again this week. Please return your form by FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6th.
Mrs. Haffner's class exploring new places and sharpening their map skills!
Yearbook Cover Contest Winners
Thank you to all that participated in the Yearbook Cover Contest! We had over 40 entries this year and it was a tough decision choosing our cover art! Our winners are:
Front Cover: Victoria Young (Grade 6)
Back Cover: Amiya Fryer (Grade 5)
Featured inside the yearbook: Jenna Massoud (Grade 6), Piper Sinclair (Grade 6), Linda Le (Grade 3), Michael Chang (Grade 1)
Save the Date
Mark your Calendars for our Winter Concert!
When: December 17th at 6:30.
Who is Involved: 5th and 6th Grade Strings and Band, as well as Chorus students
Call Time for Chorus: 5:45
Call Time for Strings/Band: 6:00
Concert Attire: Crazy winter sweaters / black pants or jeans (no holes please)
Social and Emotional Learning(SEL)
Screener Results Coming Soon
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener during the month of October, providing information on their SEL skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results are now available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent via postal mail.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to our school staff with any questions.
Mrs. Wise is incredibly proud of her 5th grade class for their successful Constitutional Convention! They worked hard, debated with confidence, and ALL of the students participated!
Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
FCPS Boundary Review
Attend a Community Meeting
Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on:
Monday, December 9, 6:30-8 p.m., at Mount Vernon High School (Cafeteria).
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! Sweaters, Coats, Hats, Water Bottles, Lunch Boxes, Books, etc. Please swing by the next time you are in our building and take a look. Always label your children(s) items so that they can be returned to them if found. Unclaimed items will be donated during the winter break.
Calendar Reminders
December
December 8 - Bodhi Day
Bodhi Day, Friday, December 8, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama (Shakyamuni), experienced enlightenment, also known as bodhi in Sanskrit and Pali.
December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break (Student Holiday)
As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year. Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
December 25 - Christmas
A very Merry Christmas to those in our community who celebrate! Christmas is an annual holiday that commemorates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, the person who stands at the heart of the Christian tradition. It is celebrated in many unique ways across the U.S. and the world, most commonly by the joyous giving of gifts. Learn more about Christmas.
December 25 - Chanukah
Chanukah, an 8-day Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple and the miracle of a small quantity of oil that lit the Temple’s menorah for 8 days. This year, Chanukah begins at sundown on Wednesday, December 25
See the complete school year calendar.
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