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Family Liaison Newsletter
Issue 1, September 2025
A warm hello to our school community!
Our goal as Family Liaisons is to be a supportive link between your home and our school, ensuring you have the resources, information, and support you need for a successful school year. This newsletter is designed to keep you updated on important events, share helpful resources, and celebrate the incredible spirit of our community.
We're looking forward to partnering with you to make this a fantastic year for every student. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or concerns at nbhatia1@fcps.edu or 571-460-4334.
Nisha Bhatia, Churchill Road Family Liaison
FCPS has many resources designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, tutoring services, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.
The new FCPS Family Academy is a targeted outreach effort to empower and build capacity, connections, cognition, confidence, and awareness through interactive learning experiences, tools, and resources for families in FCPS through a one-stop approach.
Visit the Family Academy catalog for more information on upcoming sessions and to register to attend.
Does your child need a tutor?
The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) Tutor List contains the names of current FCPS employees who hold a valid and current teaching license in Virginia and want to tutor after their contracted school day.
The 2025-2026 School Year Tutor list is updated monthly. Please fill out this form to obtain the most current list of available tutors.
Fairfax County Public Schools is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services, at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/tutoring-options/online-tutoring-service
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Family Resource Center Digital Resources
YouTube "Back to School Videos" offers a playlist of previously shared "Back to School" resources. Playlist Includes:
FCPS Programs and Workshops
New School Year, New Strategies: How to Prepare for the Best Back-to-School Start
September 5, 10-11:30 am
Start the school year strong to set the tone for a great year. This webinar covers strategies to instill confidence at the start of the school year, how to increase your child's likelihood of good grades in the first quarter and beyond, how to effectively prepare for a new routine and establish a motivated, positive outlook as a family. Recommended for families of elementary, middle, and high school students.Register here
Together is Better: Building Collaborative Relationships Between Caregivers and Educators
September 12, 10-11:30 am
Research shows that when families partner with their children’s school, their children have more positive school experiences and academic success. Join us for some tips on how to build a strong collaborative relationship with educators as your child embarks on this new school year. Register here
Worried Parents, Anxious Kids: How to Help Your Student Manage School-Related Anxiety
September 19, 10-11:30 am
Anxiety rates in children are at an all-time high, and it's getting in the way of schoolwork. When kids feel anxious, their happiness, well-being, and ability to learn can all suffer. With the right tools, parents can help their kids thrive - academically and emotionally. In this webinar, Educational Connections Founder and President Ann Dolin, M.Ed. And Executive Function Coaching Rachael Moss, MA, M.Ed. will share insights on:
- The specific academic challenges anxious students face - like overwhelm, concentration, procrastination, and perfectionism
- The connection between anxiety and executive function skills (and why it matters)
- How to nurture a growth mindset and reduce school-related stressors
- Research-based communication techniques to support your child through fear and worry.Register here
Community Events and Camps
Friday, September 5,19, 4:30- 5:30pm
Dolley Madison Library
A chess group for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play chess, then pair off to put your skills to work. All Ages. More information on Chess Group here
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S.H.A.R.E. Thinking Studio
Saturday, September 6, 3:00 - 4:00pm
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. This program centers around the five factors of the FCPS Portrait of a Graduate. For Ages 3-12. Register Here.
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Wednesday, September 10, 10:30 - 11:30am
Everyone has lots of feelings inside – and it can be helpful to share them with trusted friends and family. Play and sing along with Mr. Elias in an exploration of emotions we all have, through music. Registration required.
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Conversational English
Tuesday, September 16, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Dolley Madison Library
Practice conversational English in a group setting. For Adults. More information here.
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Old Firehouse Block Party
Saturday, Sept. 20, 1-4 p.m.
Free admission.
The Old Firehouse
1440 Chain Bridge Rd, McLean, VA
Featuring an After School Program Open House in our newly renovated facility! • Music• Giveaways• Games• Food• Amusements• Crafts• 50th Anniversary Mural Unveiling• And More! More information here.
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Chinese Culture Club
Saturday, September 27, 4:30 - 5:30pm
Dolley Madison Library
Welcome to the Chinese Culture Club! Join us on the last Saturday of the month to explore Chinese history, art, music, and culture through a variety of activities. All activities will be facilitated in both English and Chinese Mandarin. All Chinese language levels are welcome! Registrations open at 4:30pm Saturday, September 13, 2025
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Saturday, Sept 27, 10 a.m.-Noon
Free admission.
McLean Community Center
1234 Ingleside Ave. McLean, VA
Celebrate autumn with your family locally! Harvest Happenings is an indoor-outdoor festival with live entertainment, a petting zoo, crafts and games. Visit our pumpkin patch and purchase pumpkin to decorate. More information here.
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