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March 7, 2025 Vol. 20
Upcoming Events
Blue Days- March 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26 & 28
Gray Days- March 11, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25 & 27
March 28 - End of Quarter
March 31- School Holiday- Eid al-Fitr
April 1- Teacher Work Day
April 2-8- Book Fair
April 4- Bingo Night
April 24, 6 PM - PTA Meeting (In Person at Frost MS) (Rescheduled)
June 6 (in the evening)- 8th Grade Celebration, Frost Middle School
Inspire Conference March 12th- Volunteers Needed
The Inspire Conference will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, and the school is looking for volunteers to help from 8 AM to 1 PM. If you are available, you can sign up here.
Middle School After School Program/Budget Information
Fairfax County (not FCPS) directly funds crossing guards, the middle school after school program, school nurses, bridge to kindergarten, and a few other programs directly related to the schools. mostly through the neighborhood and community services program (NCS.) The county executive released his proposed budget to the board of supervisors last week and in it, he proposed eliminating county funding for high school crossing guards, the middle school after school program, and the bridge to kindergarten program, among others that impact the schools.
There are about 49 positions and $7.7 million that the county executive is proposing to be cut related to FCPS.
Of course, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) has not yet voted on or passed the county budget - this is the proposal from the county executive. The BOS will then hold public hearings before they pass their budget. Those cuts are not proposed by FCPS as they are part of the county budget.
As I am sure you know, we only adopted our advertised or proposed budget. This is just our "ask." Unlike other school systems, we don't have the authority to fund ourselves, so we are reliant on our state, county, and federal partners to fund us. The bulk of our funding comes from the county. So, once we pass our budget "ask," we then have to wait for the state and the county (and federal government) to pass their budgets, at which point we will know how much funding we receive. We will then pass our final budget in May, which may require some cuts or changes if we are not funded for the full amount of our ask. These proposed cuts are funded by the county and passed as part of the county's budget, not FCPS' budget. If the county passes its budget retaining any of the cuts proposed above, then either we will have to fund them ourselves or the programs would go away. Based on current county and state budget proposals, our shortfall is already 121 million from our advertised budget. I imagine it would be hard to absorb an additional 7.7 million of costs should the county decide to pass a budget that cuts those programs. But we are not there yet as the county is just beginning the budget process.
It is early in the process so many things may change. The BOS will pass its budget on May 13 at which point we will have a better sense of our revenue. We will then pass a revised budget on May 22.
Here is a link to more information about the county's budget process:https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/budget-process-timeline
Here is a link to the county's proposed budget. The BOS has not yet voted on thishttps://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/budget/fy-2026-advertised-budget-plan
Here is a link to more information about the school's budget process and documentshttps://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/budget
Here is the timeline for the remaining budget process for this year:
- March 18: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2026 tax rate
- March 18: Board of Supervisors Advertises FY 2025 Third Quarter Review
- April 22: School Board Presents FCPS Budget to Board of Supervisors
- April 22-24: Board of Supervisors holds public hearings on FY 2026 Budget
- May 6: Board of Supervisors marks-up FY 2026 Budget
- May 13: Board of Supervisors adopts FY 2026 Budget
- May 22: School Board adopts FY 2026 Approved Budget
- July 1: FY 2026 Budget Year begins
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Save the date for Frost Middle School Bingo Night! Bingo Night will be held the evening of Friday, April 4th. This is a fun evening with lots of great prizes. Information about ticket sales will be coming soon. If you know of a local business that would like to sponsor the event, or if you would be willing to volunteer to help with the event, please email chris.mcnair@frostmspta.org
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Exciting Update: Upcoming PTA Meeting Scheduled for April 24th
Mark your calendars! The next Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) meeting, set for April 24th, promises to be a landmark event within our school community. This will be the first in-person meeting in quite some time, following an extended period of virtual meetings.
Key Highlights of the Meeting:
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In Person Interaction: After numerous virtual sessions, this meeting marks a return to face-to-fact interaction, providing a valuable opportunity for parents, teachers and students to connect directly.
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Student Participation: For the first time ever, students will participate in the PTA meeting as observers. This exciting development emphasizes the importance of student voices in shaping school initiatives and policies.
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PTSA Conversion Vote: Attendees will vote on converting the PTA into a Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA), further integrating student involvement into the organization’s framework.
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Meet School Leaders: Participants will have the chance to interact with school administration and an FCPS Board Member, fostering communication and collaboration between the school and its stakeholders.
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Guest Speakers: Two guest speakers will address topics of high interest to parents and students, providing valuable insights and information.
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Heritage Night Celebration: Following the meeting, don’t miss the Heritage Night event, featuring delicious food and traditional clothing. This cultural celebration is a wonderful opportunity to embrace and appreciate the diverse backgrounds within our school community.
This meeting is one of the most important gatherings the PTA has ever hosted. Everyone is encouraged to attend, lend their voices, and enjoy the rich festivities. We look forward to seeing you there!
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8th Grade Celebration
Save the date for the 8th grade celebration, which will be held the evening of June 6th! This event will be the only graduation celebration for our rising 9th graders, and gives them a chance to gather to commemorate their middle school experience. We will need a lot of help, so please consider whether you will be able to volunteer to help at the event. Look for more details to come soon!
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Join the PTA Today!
Thank you to many who joined and others who stepped up to volunteer. As we embark on another exciting school year, we invite you to make a difference for our students and teachers at Frost Middle School through Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) membership.
PTA Family Memberships are $25. Funds from PTA memberships and donations are used in support of the Frost PTA initiatives, including our staff Grant Program. Your dollars will go directly to programs that enrich the experience of students, families, and staff here at Frost. A family membership also includes access to the Frost online student directory. Every parent/guardian who signs up for PTA membership automatically gets included in the student directory, unless you choose to opt your student out.
You can purchase your PTA membership here. Additional donations are also welcome to support the important work we do for our teachers and students! Please email join@frostmspta.org with any questions.
Stay in Touch
If you have any comments or suggestions for our PTA Falcon Newsletter, we want to hear from you! Please email news@frostmpspta.org if you have any suggestions regarding the newsletter or information you would like us to include in future issues.
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You can find more information about the Frost PTA on our website. Questions about membership can be sent to join@frostmspta.org, and you can also email info@frostmspta.org with any other questions, concerns or suggestions!
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