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Kristen Rucinski - Principal Linda Ferguson - Interim Assistant Principal
Gunston Gazette
Upcoming Events & Reminders
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January 13th: Hayfield Secondary School Curriculum Night 6-7:00 p.m.
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January 13th: Lake Braddock Curriculum Night 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
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January 16th: South County Middle School Curriculum 6-7:30 p.m.
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January 20th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday- No School
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January 29th: Teacher Workday - No School for Students
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February 10th: 3-Hour Early Release ( 12:20 p.m.)
2-Hour Delay Information:
Doors open at 10:25 am when there is a two-hour delay. Please make plans according as teachers and other staff members are just arriving and preparing for their day.
Cell Phone Policy
Please provide a phone number for parents to call if they need to reach their children.
Newsletters:
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📵 Phones Down, Engagement Up: FCPS Cell Phone Policy Keeping cell phones off during the school day helps students focus and learn. It also boosts positive social behavior. Review FCPS’ cell phone expectations by grade level with your child and help keep our classrooms free of distractions! If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our [main office].
Varsity Tutors
Newsletters:
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English:📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost
FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.
District News/In Case You Missed It (ICYMI)
If you prefer to have an abbreviated way to share district news, consider including the language below in your newsletter. Please edit the list of topics to best fit the needs of your community.
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- National Merit Commended Scholars
- Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
- Cell Phones Off, Learning On
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Black History Month Events
How will your school be acknowledging Black History Month? Please share with us!
Student and Family Resources
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.
School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!
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
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