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 Families enjoyed our annual Family Science Night on Thursday Evening. With the support of the Children's Science Center, we were able to offer more than a dozen hands-on activities to engage families in science, math and engineering.
All schools and offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for the Presidents Day holiday. See the complete school year calendar.
🐻 It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
✨ A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
 Enjoy this video featuring our students singing the school song and some highlights from Woodchuck Week.
 Breaking Down the Budget: Investing in Our Classrooms
Did you know that more than 85% of FCPS’ budget stays in our classrooms? Currently, 92.5% of FCPS staff are school-based, more than neighboring school districts. We are in the middle of FCPS’ annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback. Learn more about the proposed FCPS FY 2026 Proposed Budget and see the budget timeline.
🏗️ FCPS’ Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits
The Fairfax County School Board approved the annual update to FCPS’ FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) at their regular board meeting last week. A CIP is a working budget document that shows the timing and costs of improvement to school buildings, such as renovations, additions, and new schools. Learn more about planned improvements.
Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the CIP. Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.
🤧 Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener
STEAM Opportunities
CTE Summer Enrichment Camps:
CTE Summer camps will open for registration on February 3, 2025.
- Dates: July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25
- Location: Lake Braddock Secondary School
- Cost: $275
- Transportation provided from select FCPS schools
Tech Adventure Camp: Learn about Career and Technical Education program areas by rotating through daily classes
Navy League STEM Expo
The Navy League of the United States is celebrating the return of our annual STEM Expo, now in its 7th year. Geared toward 5th through 12th grade students, this free event inspires and empowers students interested in science, technology, engineering and math careers. Students and parents are invited to enjoy interactive STEM workshops, hands-on demonstrations, STEM career information, networking opportunities and more.
- Audience: 5th to 12th grade students
- Dates: April 6, 2025, 1-5 pm
- Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD
- Registration: Opens on February 12, 2025 at this site.
National STEM Festival Public EXPO
The National STEM Festival, presented by EXPLR, offers inspiring and engaging hands-on experiences to participants of all ages in Washington, D.C. More than 100 National STEM Champions will showcase their breakthrough projects.
- Audience: Students, Grades 2-12 and families
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Cost: Free
- Location: 1850 K Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006
- Additional Information: website.
- Register: At this site
📞 Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. Call the phone line with any question about your child’s education or FCPS and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines and phone numbers.
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Upcoming Events
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Monday, February 17 - Presidents Day Holiday, No School
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Thursday, February 20, 6:30 p.m. - PTA Meeting
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Monday, February 24, 10:30 - 12:30 - Hispanic Early Literacy Program
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Monday, February 24, 6:00 p.m. - Parent Information Meeting for Parents of Young Scholars
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Monday, March 2, 10:30 - 12:30 - Hispanic Early Literacy Program
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Monday, March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Day
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