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Updates from the Admin Team
🎦Family Life Education
Our K-6 students will participate in Family Life Education (FLE) lessons in April. Join us for an information session on March 6 at 5:00pm (online). FLE curriculum will be available for your review, and Carrie Renyolds of the Instructional Services Department will be present to answer your questions! Link to join is below:
https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/95608501232?pwd=xveo9TAU0UDCBMb8OyED05cGwOxcVU.1&from=addon
👑 TLES VIP
TLES Families: We’d call this the best opportunity to get involved with your child's education! The TLES VIP Program is an awesome opportunity to volunteer at TLES, support your child's classroom and across multiple areas of the school. All parents, guardians, aunts, uncles, grandparents and other family members are encouraged to participate. Please click the link above to access the slideshow and clickable video (within the slideshow) to learn more about this great program and the impact your involvement has on your child(ren).
We do have one request for future visitors - please sign up at least 72 hours in advance of your visit in order for us to communicate your visit with our teachers way ahead of time. We want to ensure that on the day you select to visit that the teacher will not have testing, meetings pulling them from the classroom or other events conflicting with your time in our classrooms. This will ensure you are visiting at the ideal time. :)
Ready to sign up? Complete this form.
🐾 P.A.W.S. (Parents Appreciating Wonderful Staff)
When you see a staff member go above and beyond for your child or family, please take a moment to fill out this PAWS form to show your appreciation! Admin will then hand deliver your message (printed on some fancy paper) & congratulate the staff member through a public display of appreciation in front of the class! This really makes staff feel appreciated! This is an anonymous form, however, If you would like to add your name so staff members know who it's coming from, please feel free to do so! Thank you for extending words of affirmation and appreciation for some of THE BEST teachers, mentors, and care-givers one could ever hope for! 😊
Upcoming Important Dates
March - Women's History Month/Disability Awareness/National Reading Month/Social Work Month
March 6: PTA Bingo @ 6-7pm
March 9: Daylight Savings Time Begins - Move your clocks ahead one hour!
March 12: Family Market 4:30-6pm
March 17: 3-hour Early Release at 12:35pm
March 26: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Frying Pan Farm Park
March 27: 6th Grade Longfellow Tour
March 31: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (No School)
April - Month of the Military Child
April 1: Teacher Work Day (No School)
April 8: Family Reading Night 4-5pm
April 9: Month of the Military Child (Wear Purple)
April 11: Spring Pictures
April 14-18: Spring Break (No School)
April 23: Family Information Session (Time TBA)
April 24: 5th Grade Field Trip
April 28: Band & Strings Concert
April 29: Kindergarten Field Trip
Updates from FCPS
💉VDH Immunization Packets for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. If your child does not have a healthcare provider, please visit the FCPS Immunizations Resource page to find out where to get an immunization.
🚀 Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.
E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes.
For more information, see the Summer Learning page.
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
Learn more about this event and register today! Contact FamilySummit@fcps.edu for more information.
Updates from the PTA
Renew your PTA Membership
PTA memberships need to be renewed every year. Whether you're a returning member or a new one - we can't wait to get to know you better. You can renew or sign up by visiting our Facebook page.
 
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