Explore FCPS Family Academy Offerings for May
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to partnering with families to support student success. This May, the Family Academy is offering a variety of free workshops and resources designed to inform, engage, and empower families.
We invite you to explore our upcoming events and take advantage of these opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with FCPS.
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Saturday May 10
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Woodson High School |
Let's transform summer learning together!
Join us at the FCPS Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School and get a jump on summer learning and fun!
Learn about summer programs for children and resources from community and business partners. Enjoy face painting, student performances, and other fun activities. An FCPS Student Program Marketplace will feature student-made goods for sale. Proceeds will support the students’ programs.
Register for this free event today!
Military Family Advisory Council - May 12, 2025
As the parent or caregiver of military-connected youth, we invite you to attend the Military-Connected Family Advisory Council meeting hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Dr. Reid. This is an opportunity to collaborate, share insights, and strengthen our support for military-connected students and families in the community.
Date: Monday, May 12
Time: 7 - 8 p.m.
Location: Gatehouse Café, Gatehouse Administrative Center
(8115 Gatehouse Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042-1203)
To help us plan effectively, please take a moment to complete this brief Google form.
Please contact Katie Server, Family Partnerships Specialist, Military-Connected Youth & Families, at kaserver@fcps.edu with any questions.
Summertime and an Idle Mind: Keeping Children Drug-Free While Home this Summer - May 16
While students look forward to summer break, families must begin to plan what their children will do with their downtime. Participants will learn basic drug safety in the home as they prepare for their children to be home for the summer and how they can reduce the likelihood of their child using mood altering substances. Participants will understand the purpose of harm reduction and how to apply it in their conversations with youth while remaining nonconfrontational.
Date: Friday, May 16
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Register here
Part 3- Using Strength-based Approach When Communicating with Twice-Exceptional Students - May 20
Supporting families in recognizing common communication challenges for twice-exceptional students and understanding the principles of a strength-based approach and how it differs from a deficit-based perspective. As well as, applying practical strategies to communicate effectively with your 2e child by emphasizing strengths and fostering empowerment, using active listening and emotional coaching techniques to support your child’s confidence and emotional regulation and implementing strength-based communication strategies in real-life scenarios to enhance your child’s engagement and resilience.
Date: Tuesday, May 20
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual
Register here
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