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Upcoming Important Dates!
- November 24 -25 No After-School Program
- November 26 - 28 Thanksgiving Holiday
- December 5 School Pictures Make-Up Day
- December 5 - 12 Winter Book Fair
- December 19 No After-School
- Dec 22 - Jan 2 Winter Break
Notes from Principal Harris
Greetings Frost MS Families,
What a remarkable week it has been here at Frost Middle School! Earlier this week, we proudly recognized our military-connected families in honor of Veterans Day. Thanks to all who submitted photos of loved ones for us to recognize and share with the community. We are deeply grateful for the service and sacrifice of those who have served our nation. On Thursday evening, Ms. Gibas and I had the honor of representing Frost MS at the FCPS School Board recognition ceremony, where we were celebrated once again as a two-time Purple Star School—a distinction that reflects our continued commitment to supporting military-connected students.
Our building was full of excitement as well last night as students participated in our Orchestra String Mentor Night. The energy, talent, and collaboration displayed by our young musicians made it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our parent community for your generous contributions to the SCA Thanksgiving Food Drive. Your support will make a meaningful difference for families in need during the holiday season. We also extend our appreciation to the PTA and our SCA sponsors for their leadership and hard work in organizing and coordinating this important effort.
We’re looking forward to cheering on our outstanding student-athletes at the FCPS Middle School Cross Country Championship Meet this weekend. The meet will be held at Liberty MS on Saturday morning beginning at 8:45 am! We know our Falcons will represent us well! In addition, we are thrilled to celebrate our very own Fairfax County Truck Art Contest winner, Frost Falcon Siri N., whose artwork will be featured as part of the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Solid Waste Management Program. Congratulations, Siri—what an incredible accomplishment!
Finally, we are pleased to share that our weapons detection system soft rollout this week was a success. We continue to learn a lot as we make this change to our morning arrival procedures. We anticipate a smooth transition (maybe a few bumps!) to full implementation beginning next Monday. Families can expect ongoing communication with additional details and logistics in the weeks ahead, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring a safe and welcoming school environment.
Thank you for your continued support of our students, staff, and community. As always, together we remain One Frost—Anchored in Learning, Set Sail for Success.
All the best,
Mr. Harris
Principal, Frost Middle School
Federal Impact Aid Survey
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
Impact Aid Questions:
Impactaid@fcps.edu 703-329-7750
Frost MS Coffee Talks Begin
Wednesday, November 19
Join us in the Frost MS Library!
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Admissions
Current 8th Grade Parents/Guardians and Students: TJHSST Freshman Application Information
Attention parents/guardians and students, current 8th grade students who have an aptitude and passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) are encouraged to apply for admission to the Class of 2030 at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST). Applications became available on Monday, October 20 at 4:00pm (Freshman Round Calendar), and the last day to begin an application is Wednesday, November 12 by 4:00pm. The application portal, course prerequisites, GPA requirements, and deadlines can be found here: TJHSST Application Information. Some important points about the application process are included below, but it is essential that you review the TJHSST Freshman Application Process if you wish to apply.
If you have any questions about the TJHSST admissions process, make sure you review the TJ Admissions website thoroughly.
TJHSST Eligibility Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in the following courses in grade 8:
- Algebra 1 Honors or higher-level math
- Honors Science
- One additional honors course in Social Studies or English, or student is identified as a Young Scholar
- Minimum GPA is 3.5. This GPA is for final unweighted marks in 7th grade for math, science, English, social studies, and World Language (if for high school credit) as well as 1st quarter 8th grade for the same subjects. At the completion of 7th grade, should have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher to be eligible to apply. It is highly unlikely that 1st quarter 8th grade marks will elevate a GPA lower than 3.5 at the end of 7th grade to a qualifying GPA.Click here to learn about GPA calculation.
Frost is on Instagram!
Follow us at @FrostMsFCPS
Immunization Events for Students
Inspire Health Alliance, in partnership with FCPS, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students.
- Immunizations will be provided at no out-of-pocket cost to students or families.
- Registering families will be required to provide insurance information, if applicable, but students without insurance may still participate.
Current event dates are listed below. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year, 4-5 weeks prior to the event, on the public webpage.
Willow Oaks Administrative Office, 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA:
- Tuesday, November 18; 3-6:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 19; 3-6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 20; 3-6:30 p.m.
Frost Middle School, 4101 Pickett Rd. Fairfax, VA:
- Saturday, November 15; 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
For more information, or to help families schedule an appointment for their student, please visit our FCPS and Inspire Health Alliance Student Immunization Events | Fairfax County Public Schools webpage.
Operation Homefront Awards
Operation Homefront 2026 Military Child of the Year® Awards nominations are now open.
The awards are open to military children between the ages of 13-18. Each winner receives
$10,000, a laptop, and a trip to Washington, DC. The program is free and open to children of active duty, reserve, National Guard, Gold Star, and retired service members,
Nominations close December 2.
Visit operationhomefront.org/military-child-of-the-year to learn more and nominate a child.
Cares Corner
Tutoring Resources for Families
Some families may be looking for additional resources to help support their child’s academic success. The Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of FCPS employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to hire as tutors. Families are responsible for contacting and working directly with the tutors. This list is not approved by FCPS and is only meant as a resource for families.
FCPS also partners 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, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
Family Winter Assistance
As the winter season approaches, we’d like to share some important reminders and community resource information regarding holiday assistance.
Families who may need assistance are encouraged to apply directly through the local charities and organizations listed below. These groups provide a range of supports during the holiday season, but also year-round!
Emergency Food Access Map- This food access resource connects community members to the locations of food distributions throughout Fairfax County. The results can be filtered by several variables including zip code, items needed, and language spoken. Metro routes are also displayed to help plan your trip. Please make sure to call or email the food provider listed on the map to confirm they are open. Flyers English and Spanish
Frost Assistance Information Form
Parents and caregivers, throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who are in need of financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please designate the area or areas of assistance that you could use support in through the following form. All information is kept confidential. https://forms.gle/aX7NwQ5piAbEYU8F9
Make Room for Joy—Not Hunger—This Thanksgiving
Many families in our community face financial challenges, and providing a special holiday meal can be out of reach. That’s why we’re partnering with Food For Neighbors to provide grocery gift cards to families who need them most.
A gift of just $50 gives a family the freedom to choose the ingredients for the holiday meal most meaningful to them—filled with fresh foods and cherished family recipes.
We invite you to join us in supporting this important cause. Together, we can help students and their families experience not just nourishment, but the comfort of holiday traditions.
Thank you for helping us make room for joy—not hunger—this Thanksgiving. Give today: https://www.foodforneighbors.org/holiday-meals/
Healthy Minds Fairfax
Healthy Minds Fairfax offers short-term behavioral health services for children and youth who live in Fairfax County. Families can access up to 8 free counseling sessions with licensed therapists for support with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, or loss. For more information please click on the link: http://bit.ly/4moBFAZ
Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who need financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please fill out the following survey. This information will be kept confidential.
https://forms.gle/tikQY2bA7LrjwYnG9
Financial Assistance
Throughout the school year we receive information about programs in the community that may be helpful to families who are in need of financial and other types of assistance. If you would like to receive this information, please fill out the following survey. This information will be kept confidential.
https://forms.gle/tikQY2bA7LrjwYnG9
Food Distribution
Frost Middle School distributes weekend food bags containing nonperishable snack items to students in need on Friday afternoons. Please contact Becky Henry, school social worker, at 703-426-3864 or rkhenry2@fcps.edu if you would like your child to receive a bag or for more information. Participant names are confidential.
Family Resources
Get to Know FCPS and Resources Available to Families
Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:
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School Age Child Care (SACC) — This Fairfax County Government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
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FCPS Communications for Families — FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
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Family Engagement Resources — FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities.
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Family Liaisons — Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.
Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
SEPTA, the Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association, was created to empower and connect families, students, and educators to ensure students with disabilities develop their full potential as individuals and community members. Learn more or become a member on the SEPTA website.
The Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities (ACSD) is a state mandated Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC). Parents/guardians, students, teachers, administrators, staff, and others interested in special education at FCPS are welcome and encouraged to share their thoughts, ideas, and/or public comment related to the unmet needs of students with disabilities.
FCPS’ Office of Special Education Procedural Support provides guidance to staff, families, and students in areas related to the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended.
Families of students in special education programs can find more resources in the Special Education Handbook for Parents. (Translations are available from the Parent Resource Center (PRC).)
The PRC offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Their YouTube channel includes videos of workshops and webinars for families and educators to support student success. Sign up for their newsletter to receive information on upcoming webinars and other resources. Please contact the PRC with any questions at prc@fcps.edu or call 703-204-2941.
Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to parents/caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Staff in the Office of the Ombuds believe that by being transparent and connecting families with available supports and services, children with special needs can equitably access public education.
Contact the ombuds by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing ombuds@fcps.edu.
Helpful Resources
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https://fairfaxcountyemergency.wpcomstaging.com/2022/07/26/covid-19-updates-new-vaccine-option-baby-vaccine-data-1-million-vaccines/Free hotspot and internet for families with students who receive free and/or reduced-price meals or Fairfax County services.
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988 is now active across the United States. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) Click here to learn more about 988.
- Locations to receive recommended child and adolescent immunizations are available throughout the Fairfax Health District, including at many pharmacies and groceries that have pharmacies. Please click here to find a location near you.
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Fairfax County Youth Substance Use Trends and Supports Webinar (recording). Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District, which is consistent with national and state trends, Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide an educational webinar on youth substance use trends and supports.
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Healthy Minds Fairfax has a 1-pager on how to know when your child may have a mental health concern and where to get help.
Quick Links & Phone Numbers
Attendance Phone Line: 703-426-5702
Attendance Email: frostmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu
Attendance Online Submission
SIS Parent Vue Account Set-Up Video
Parent Information Phone Lines: Phone lines available in different languages to assist families.
Parent IT Support Portal
Frost MS Website
Frost MS PTA Homepage
FCPS School Year Calendars
Blue/Gray Calendar and Bell Schedule
Schoology
SIS ParentVUE Account Access
Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information
Frost MS Adminstration
Anthony Harris: Principal apharris@fcps.edu
Kenya Champ: Assistant Principal kschamp@fcps.edu
Katy Kownacki: Assistant Principal kkownacki@fcps.edu
Richard Deixler: Assistant Principal radeixler@fcps.edu
Ellen Reed: Assistant Principal evreed@fcps.edu
Danielle Hornbecker: Director of Student Services dshornbecker@fcps.edu
Counselors
Megan Dunn mpdunn@fcps.edu
Larkin Gibas lrgibas@fcps.edu
Dan Joo djoo@fcps.edu
Becky Mendoza ramendoza@fcps.edu
Katie Webb kawebb@fcps.edu
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