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Next week is the final stretch before Winter Break, and we are ready to make it a week filled with fun, learning, and memorable experiences for our students! We have so many fun and exciting activities planned for our students! Be sure to send them everyday so that they don’t miss out!
As we enjoy this special time, let's remember to embody our school motto: being safe, kind, and respectful in everything we do. Whether in the classroom, hallways, or at our events, let’s encourage our students to shine by living out these values.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s make this last week of 2024 one to remember! Wishing you all a warm and joyful holiday season ahead.
Dec. 15 - AAP Full-Time Referral Form deadline
Dec. 23 - Jan. 3 - Winter Break
Dec. 25 - the first night of Hanukkah
Dec. 25 - Christmas Day
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 Tara Harvan at tsharvan@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 Tara Harvan at tsharvan@fcps.edu.
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.
The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
El boletín más reciente de Educación Especial y 504 está disponible en línea. Los temas de este número incluyen:
- Recursos Comunitarios para Familias de Estudiantes con Discapacidades
- Reserve la fecha: Conferencia para Familias 2025
- Resultados de la encuesta SEL
- Nuevos recursos de accesibilidad
- Educación Física Adaptada y Programa de Recreación
- Por qué algunos estudiantes con discapacidades se quedan en FCPS hasta los 22 años
- Programas de VR Apoya Escuelas Post Secundarias Fuera del Estado
- Webinarios de Funcionamiento Ejecutivo
- Recursos de Alfabetización Temprana
- Webinario de ESY y Evaluación
- Educación Compensatoria de COVID-19: Opciones de Prestación de Servicios de FCPS
Suscríbase al Boletín de Educación Especial y 504.
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax han compilado una lista de recursos para estudiantes y familias en caso de que necesiten ayuda mientras las escuelas están cerradas por las vacaciones de invierno. Por favor visite nuestra página web de recursos de invierno para enlaces a apoyo académico; apoyo a la salud mental; y alimentos, ropa, vivienda y otros recursos del condado.
FCPS anima a los estudiantes a aprovechar las oportunidades de aprendizaje divertido durante las vacaciones de invierno y días de nieve. Considere estas actividades de invierno para que sus estudiantes combinen la educación y la diversión durante las vacaciones de invierno o en caso en que se cierren las escuelas debido al mal tiempo.
Hanukkah, 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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Janucá la Fiesta de las Luces, es una celebración Judía que dura 8 días la cual conmemora la reedificación del Templo Sagrado y el milagro de una pequeña cantidad de aceite que encendió la menorá del Templo. Este año, Hannukah/Janucá comienza al anochecer del Miércoles 25 de Diciembre. Vea el calendario completo del año escolar.
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🎄 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. #OurFCPS
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🎄 ¡Feliz Navidad a los miembros de nuestra comunidad que la celebran! La Navidad es una fiesta anual que conmemora el nacimiento de Jesús de Nazaret, la persona que se encuentra en el corazón de la tradición cristiana. Se celebra de muchas maneras únicas en todo Estados Unidos y el mundo, más comúnmente por la alegre entrega de regalos. #SomosFCPS
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In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
- Join Our Teacher Team!
- Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:
- Selección de cursos para estudiantes de las Escuelas Intermedias y Secundarias
- Únase a nuestro equipo de maestros
- Reuniones de revisión de límites
Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.
Remember to check the FCPS Calendar for school holidays and other important information.
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