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📅 Rosh Hashanah (Evening-Only Observance and Holiday)
Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on Monday, September 22. That day is an evening-only observance day. Important events will not be held after school.
Tuesday, September 23, is a holiday for all FCPS students and staff. Schools and offices will be closed.
See the complete school year calendar.
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We are reaching out to kindly ask for your support in helping us provide the best learning experience for our students. School supplies and art materials are essential tools that allow our children to explore, create, and succeed in the classroom. Any contributions you are able to make toward these supplies will make a meaningful difference. Please have all Amazon deliveries sent to your personal address and then drop off donations to the front office. We truly appreciate your generosity and continued partnership in supporting our students’ growth and success.
The Washington Capitals’ annual Educator’s Appreciation Night is Sunday, October 19th. Enjoy an evening with fellow educators at Capital One Arena while the Caps host the Vancouver Canucks at 12:30pm. All teachers, administrators, school staff, students, and families are encouraged to attend the game at a discounted rate, along with receiving an exclusive gift. Tickets are available through this special link (Educators Night) and each ticket comes with a complimentary Educators Night Badge Holder and Lanyard! All are encouraged to visit Capital One Arena to support our Educators and our Washington Capitals.
Also, don’t forget to submit an entry below to honor a deserving educator who makes a difference at your school and represents #ALLCAPS! The grand prize winner will receive a Caps prize pack that includes tickets to the game, recognition on the big screen, and signed Capitals memorabilia. If you'd like to honor a deserving educator (ex: teacher, administrator, principal, assistant, etc.) who also loves the Washington Capitals, please complete the nomination form below.
NOMINATE AN EDUCATOR
One thing to note this season: Educators Night SOLD OUT last season, so if you are interested in attending please let me know ASAP!!!
***If you have a group of 10 or more interested in attending or have any questions, please contact Brett Barbour at 202-266-2221 or bbarbour@monumentalsports.com
    
🎤 Employee Conversations With Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Dr. Reid wants to hear from you! Conversations will be held (locations to be determined and shared soon):
- Tuesday, September 30, from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 18, 5 to 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, December 10, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
These events are an opportunity for you to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. You can also reach out to her anytime by submitting a question via the superintendent’s webpage or emailing Superintendent@fcps.edu.
Family Life Education
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program.
- If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt-out forms are available in Parent Digital Consent.
- Paper opt-out forms are available from your child’s school.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online and are divided into Elementary (K-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12).
Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by email to fle@fcps.edu.
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 📚 Discovering Character in Language Arts 📚
Benchmark Unit 2 in Language Arts is about characters who are faced with difficult choices. Sixth grade students will learn about characters who are changed and inspired by others.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: Have you ever disagreed with a friend? How did you see things differently?
- Activity: Have your child write a diary entry from the perspective of a book character.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
Take the K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of starting the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. That feedback helped in developing two options for adjusting school start times. The options are designed to support student well-being, align with research, and balance transportation logistics.
We invite you to provide input on the two options by taking a short survey. This voluntary survey will close on Tuesday, September 30. Visit the FCPS website for more information on adjusting school start times.
FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum
To pay for large-scale construction and renovation work, Fairfax County sells bonds, which allows the county to pay for these projects over time — like a home mortgage. By maintaining its triple-A bond rating, Fairfax County bonds are purchased by institutional investors at very low rates, saving the county considerable amounts of money that might otherwise be paid in interest. The county estimates that the triple-A rating has saved taxpayers at least $1 billion in financing costs.
FCPS uses bonds to fund all of its capital improvement projects – the projects that are focused on the infrastructure of schools and facilities. From important renovations to new safety features like security vestibules, this work is paid for by bonds.
FCPS will have a bond referendum on the ballot this election day, Tuesday, November 4. Bonds can make a difference that represents an investment in public education now and in the future.
Read more about the FCPS 2025 Bond Referendum. And learn more about registering to vote and make a voting plan
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