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Family Liaison Newsletter - Issue 4, Feb 2025
Welcome to the February 2025 Family Liaison Newsletter! February is a month for love and family. Stay informed and engaged with our community updates on family resources, upcoming events and activites.
This Valentine's Day, let's explore what makes you YOU! Self-awareness helps students understand what they like, what they're good at, and what makes their hearts sing. Fun activities like sharing hobbies, talking about favorite school moments, or simply noticing what makes them smile can help build self-awareness.
Explore likes and dislikes through simple activities. Have your child circle pictures of activities they enjoy, such as playing with toys, helping in the kitchen, or drawing. Use a sticker chart to track activities your child tries and enjoys at home. Explore this activity that helps students connect and reflect on their interests and preferences.
Questions? Please contact Churchill Road Family Liaison, Nisha Bhatia, nbhatia1@fcps.edu, or by calling the front office before 11:00 a.m., Monday-Friday.
Celebrate School Counselors this Week!
We are so thankful for our school counselors Mrs. Amatucci and Mrs. Lunghi and all that they do for our students.
February 3-7 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.
Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair
Saturday, Feb. 10 from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Lorton Community Center 9520 Richmond Hwy, Lorton, VA 22079.
Free Books for Families and Educators! Books are available on a first-come, first served basis, so arrive early! Parents and guardians are welcome to choose up to 10 free books per child for home libraries, with a 30 books maximum limit per family. Educators and school staff may choose up to 50 free books for their classrooms.Fun family activities including DJ, food trucks, and free Valentine’s Day card making area! Scan QR to register.
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Understand Executive Function Milestones, Challenges, & Implement Effective Strategies at Home for Children in Upper Elementary (3-6)
February 7, 2025 ,10 - 11:30 a.m.
Discover how to support your child’s executive function skills in our webinar series. We will present information on understanding your child’s developmental milestones, recognizing signs of executive dysfunction, and implementing effective strategies to support their learning at home and in school. Register Here
Community Boundary Review Meetings
Join us: Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m
If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person meeting, please consider participating in one of our virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings. All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the recently held in-person meetings, and the same information will be shared.
FCPS Risk Prevention Series: Part 1 Risk Prevention
February 18, 2025, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Review how FCPS Risk Prevention processes and procedures support a safe and healthy school community. Learn about risks assessments when a child expresses threats of harm to self and threats of harm to others and/or demonstrates concerning behaviors. Families and caretakers will be provided practical information and strategies to support building factors for those in their care.Register Here
Nurturing Adolescent Growth: Part 4 - Supporting Mental Health: Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
February 21, 2025,10 - 11:30 a.m.
Join us for Part 4 of our Teen Series with Dr. Unnatti Jain, a Certified Behavior Change Expert / TEDx speaker / Author / Keynote speaker who studies behavioral patterns. Dr. Jain will help caretakers and families be able to identify mental health symptoms, enhance communication skills, and explore professional and self-care strategies.Register Here
SibShops
February 22, 2025, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
For children grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools.An opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.Share sibling experiences, while receiving peer support. Enjoy games and have fun! Register Here
Community Programs and Events
Lunar New Year Celebration from Fairfax County Park Authority
Depression/Self Harm
February 13th, 7.00 PM
A free discussion series for parents presented by the Safe Community Coalition in partnership with the McLean Community Center. More information.
Facilitators: Melissa Sporn, Ph.D., Carey Hitchcock, MSW
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S.H.A.R.E. Thinking Studio
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 3:00 - 4:00pm
Location : Dolley Madison Library
S.H.A.R.E. stands for Speak, Hear, Analyze, Read, and Evolve. This is a place where students speak up, hear others, analyze stories, read texts, and evolve into critical thinkers. Through fully hands-on, engaging activities, we teach our students to advocate for themselves, create solutions, and be intellectually curious.
This program centers around the five factors of the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate. Ages 3-12. Registrations open at 3:00 pm Saturday, February 15, 2025. More Information.
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