December 20, 2024
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Dear Parents,
As we approach the winter break, we want to share some helpful tips to ensure a healthy and joyful time for your family:
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Maintain Routines: Consistent daily routines provide children with a sense of stability, even during breaks. Try to keep regular sleep and meal schedules.
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Stay Active: Encourage your children to engage in daily physical activities. This could be as simple as a family walk, playing outside, or an indoor exercise session.
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Healthy Eating: With festive treats all around, balancing them with nutritious meals and snacks will keep everyone feeling their best.
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Engage with Family: Winter break is a perfect time to bond. Encourage your children to interact with family members through conversations, games, and storytelling. These activities also help strengthen their oral language skills.
We hope you have a safe and enjoyable winter break. Thank you for your continued support!
Warm wishes,
Principal Vega & Assistant Principal Bermudez
FCPS Calendar
Important Dates
Decemer 23 - January 3 - Winter Break, School is closed during this time
January 6 - First day of school in 2025!
January 6 - 10 - Body Safety Program grades K-5
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Inauguration Day - School closed
January 29 - Teacher Work Day, School closed
 
Family Resource Center Webinars and FCPS Family Academy
- 🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families
In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:
Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.
Upcoming Family Academy Events
You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.
 ❄️ 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 our Main Office and ask to speak with either our Family Liason, Indira Mendez Flores or our social worker, Emily Jackson at (703) 237 - 7000.
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