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Upcoming Events
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Thursday, January 16- Picture Day for Clubs
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Thursday, January 16- iCode Robotics Club Starts Afterschool
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Friday, January 17- 6th Grade Field Trip to Twain MS
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Friday, January 17- RESCHEDULED -FES PTA Meeting
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Friday, January 17- RESCHEDULED -FES PTA Movie Night
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Monday, January 20 - Martin Luther King Holiday/Inauguration Day, No School.
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Tuesday, January 28- Quarter End
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Tuesday, January 28- Edison Pyramid Band Concert
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Tuesday, January 28- Edison Pyramid Chorus Concert
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Wednesday, January 29- Teacher Workday, No School
Mark your Calendars
No School Monday, January 20th
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for Inauguration Day and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Music Notes
(Houston…we have a problem…but IT’S OKAY!!)
Both the Chorus and Band Pyramid Concerts are on the same night, same time, same school. If you are involved in both groups at our school, please choose one to attend and let Mr. Jakes and Ms. Lucius know your decision.
Save the Dates:
Edison Pyramid Chorus Concert:
When? January 28 at 7pm
Who? All chorus members from all 6 elementary schools, Twain, and Edison
Where? Edison Gym (enter through door 13)
What to Wear: Franconia Green shirt (or same color green shirt), jeans or dark pants
Edison Pyramid Band Concert:
When? January 28 at 7pm
Who? All band members from all 6 elementary schools, Twain, and Edison
Where? Edison Auditorium (enter through door 17)
What to Wear? Concert Attire
PE News
Next week in PE, we’ll be starting gymnastics! To help everyone participate comfortably, please make sure to wear appropriate clothing. It’s best to wear shirts that can be tucked into pants, and if you choose to wear a skirt, please make sure to wear shorts or pants underneath. We’re excited to get started!
Library Spotlight
The January Book Bingo is here! View the board here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cwHnj8sPf5In-9SjtpnZLWFBN05K_K_D/view?usp=sharing
There was an error in the due date on some printed versions; the January Book Bingo is due Thursday, February 6.
The library is still looking for a regular Wednesday morning volunteer. The need is for about 20 minutes anytime between 8:50 and 9:30 every Wednesday. Please email Debby Vandersande at dmvandersand@fcps.edu to volunteer!
Recognizing those who go above and beyond
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition. All submissions are posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
Additionally, each month, a committee selects a CARES of the Month recipient for each region. The school or work location of the recipient receives funding for a celebration party ($400 elementary, $500 middle/central, $600 high school) along with a presentation of certificate and engraved pin from one of our team members. The CARES of the Quarter program, sponsored by Educated Fairfax and our business partners, selects one team/recipient to receive a cash prize each quarter.
For more information visit https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/employees/recognition-programs/fcps-cares. To submit a recognition, go to the following form: https://fcps-hr.guardianconduct.com/incident-reporting
Important Update:
PTA Meeting & Movie Night Rescheduled
Dual Language Immersion
Lottery Registration Now Open
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is now open! Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year.
Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered.
Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.
Gradebook Availability
Gradebook Available Until End-of-Quarter
Based on community feedback from the first quarter closure, FCPS revisited the scheduled dates for closing the Gradebook and Report Card modules in the SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE apps.
Moving forward, the app will close in alignment with the actual quarter-end dates. This change will allow students and families to view their assignments and grades until the last day of the quarter. Gradebook will be closed for the second quarter from Tuesday, January 28, 4 p.m. to Tuesday, February 4, 6 a.m.
Access Your Child’s Grades Through SIS ParentVueLearn how your ParentVUE account allows you to easily access grade reports and other helpful information about your child.
Inclement Weather Information
Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings
Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions.
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 among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform
Calendar Reminders
January
National Mentoring Month
Imagine a world where young people feel empowered, encouraged, and understood. Mentors can make that world a reality by helping young people find and follow their passions, excel in school, and thrive wherever they are.Learn more about Mentoring Month.
Research has shown that young people with at least one trusted mentor are less likely to skip school, less likely to use illegal drugs or drink alcohol, and more prepared to enter college or the workforce. Yet one in three children lack a mentor.
All it takes is one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person’s path in life. Mentors provide attention, support, and enrichment, and help connect their mentees to resources that may help them on their journey in life.
The FCPS MentorWorks program matches mentors with students in schools near where they live or work. They meet for at least 30 minutes a week. Learn more about how to become a mentor for an FCPS student. Contact Martha Macdonald, mentoring specialist, for additional information at mmacdonald@fcps.edu.
January 19 - Orthodox Epiphany
FCPS has designated Orthodox Epiphany as a religious and cultural observance day. There is school on these days, however specific events that cannot be made up will not be held on these observance days.
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day (Holiday)/Inauguration Day
Schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
January 28 - Quarter End
Tuesday, January 28, is the last day of the quarter.
January 29 - Lunar New Year (Teacher work day)
This year, Lunar New Year falls at quarter end on Wednesday, January 29. The day will be a teacher work day and there will be no school for students.
See the complete school year calendar.
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