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Cold Weather Guidance
This is a reminder that students spend 30 minutes outdoors during recess each day. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and/or other cold-weather clothing, gloves, and a hat, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
Throughout the winter, FCPS and the Mason Crest principals monitor the weather for very low temperatures, wind chill advisories, and weather warnings which may prevent children from being outside and call for us to shorten the time outside for recess.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing our Family Liaison, Liz Denman (erdenman@fcps.edu) is happy to support you.
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Advanced Academic (AAP) Referrals: Deadline 12/15/24
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 our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Karen Lyle at kslyle@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. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Karen Lyle.
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.
Make Up Picture Day
Our Make Up Picture Day will be on Wednesday, December 11. If your child was present for the initial date and you would like for them to retake their picture, please notify your child's teacher so they can be sent down for their retake.
Students who are new to Mason Crest will also take their pictures so we are able to include students in our annual yearbook. If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. Shin at smshin@fcps.edu. Thank you!
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Important Dates and Upcoming Events
December 3: First Grade Naglieri (NNAT Testing)
December 6: Spirit Day: House Shirt Day
December 11: Fall Make Up Picture Day
December 12: Winter Concert 6:00 p.m. Gym
December 23-January 3: NO SCHOOL-Winter Break Holiday
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