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Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 12/01/2024 06:22 PM EST

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15 Days of AVID Cheer to Countdown to the New Year

AVID Cheer

🎉✨ Pine Spring Families, get ready to join the festive fun with 15 Days of AVID Cheer as we countdown to the New Year! ✨🎉

Each day is packed with excitement and a unique theme—from Wacky Wednesday to Candy Cane Day, there's something for everyone! Encourage your child to dress up and embrace the spirit of these cheerful days. Not only will it bring joy to their school day, but it’s also a fantastic way to stay connected with what’s happening at Pine Spring.

Here’s the full schedule for 15 Days of AVID Cheer so you can plan ahead:

  1. December 2nd: Try the new AVID Gingerbread Man Call and Response with your teacher!
  2. December 3rd: AVID Career Day! Dress like a Pine Spring graduate.
  3. December 4th: Wacky Wednesday! Wear your wackiest clothes!
  4. December 5th: Deck the Pine Spring Halls with winter cheer! Make a snowflake!
  5. December 6th: Twin Day! Wear matching outfits with a friend.
  6. December 9th: Winter Hat Day! Show off your favorite winter hat.
  7. December 10th: Spread the holiday cheer. Share a smile with a fellow Bobcat!
  8. December 11th: Winter Movie Character Day! Dress as your favorite winter movie character.
  9. December 12th: Watch a classic winter movie with your family.
  10. December 13th: AVID Spirit Day! Wear a college sweatshirt.
  11. December 16th: The Gingerbread Man Hunt starts today!
  12. December 17th: Candy Cane Day! Dress in red and white!
  13. December 18th: Decorate a gingerbread house with your class.
  14. December 19th: Create a New Year’s Resolution and share it with your family!
  15. December 20th: PJ Day! Wear your PJs and get ready to relax over winter break!

Take a moment each day to ask your child about the fun activities tied to the AVID Cheer themes. Whether it's building a gingerbread house, spreading holiday cheer, or showing off their PJs, these moments create lasting memories and meaningful conversations.

Let’s finish the year with smiles, school spirit, and strong connections!

Pine Spring El Tio Night- 12/16

Take a well-deserved break from holiday cooking and join us at El Tio on Monday, December 16, from 3–9 PM for our next restaurant night!

El Tio, a beloved local small business, serves up crowd-favorite Tex-Mex dishes in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This event is always a hit with our community, and it’s a delicious way to support Pine Spring Elementary. A portion of the evening’s sales will directly benefit our PTA, so come hungry and bring the whole family!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🌮✨

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Winter Weather

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.

📸 Makeup/Retake Day Photos Are Ready! 📸

Families, your child’s Makeup/Retake Day images are now available to view online!

✨ How to Access:

  1. Visit vosphoto.com/uc
  2. Enter your student ID when prompted for the online code.

For any questions regarding school pictures, feel free to reach out to underclass@vosphoto.com for assistance.

Don’t miss out—check out those smiles today! 😊

Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Tracy Haynes at tlhaynes@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.