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Monday, November 3: Student Holiday
Tuesday, November 4: Student Holiday
Wednesday, November 5: Family Market
Tuesday, November 18: Family PreK Program-Building Community
Thursday, November 20: Thanksgiving Luncheon
Friday, November 21: PTA Talent Show
November 26 to November 28: No School-Thanksgiving Break
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NASA: Access Mars in 360°, or Virtual tours of the Moon
- Learn about the science of flight and build paper airplanes with the US Air Force lesson on paper Airplane design, Teach Engineering’s lesson, or the National Air & Space Museum’s “How Things Fly” paper airplane lesson
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American Library Association International STEM Day Resources including professional learning, STEAM integration ideas, and STEAM Book lists.
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US Food and Drug Administration has an interesting website that demonstrates their deep connection to STEM and how their work benefits everyone in the country. The site contains short videos and links to internships and career paths: FDA STEM Day Website
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National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center - Second Saturday Sungazing: Safely observe the sun and learn from knowledgeable staff
- Audience: K-12 students and families
- Parking at Udvar-Hazy is $15
- Date: November 8, 2025, 11 am - 2:00 pm
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National Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center Star Party: Everyone is invited to view the wonders of the universe through the telescopes of Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) volunteers. Telescopes will be provided by the Smithsonian and members of the NOVAC.
- Audience: K-12 students and families
- Parking at Udvar-Hazy is $15
- Dates: November 1, and December 6, 2025, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Astronomy for Everyone: Discover our International Dark-Sky Park! Our evenings begin with a half-hour children's "Junior Astronomer" program, followed by a discussion about the importance of dark skies and light conservation. Then join NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL) Ambassadors for a presentation on the latest news in space research. Finish the evening by relaxing and enjoying the night's beauty with the members of the Northern Virginia Astronomy Club (NOVAC) as they open their telescopes to public observation.
- Audience: K-12 students and families
- Dates: November 15, and December 20, 2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Sky Meadows State Park: 111012 Edmunds Ln. Delaplane, VA 20144
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Registration not required but recommended
- Parking fees may apply.
 📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter ClosureThe Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, at 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, at 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and GuardiansThe FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
 Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local CommunityFairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.Community Resources for Families in NeedThrough partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.
Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in NeedView the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.
Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired StudentsStudents with sensory disabilities require special services and support to access instruction that is typically presented auditorily (by means of hearing) and visually. FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school site or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
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