VES Newsletter - January 18th

Fairfax County Public Schools sent this bulletin at 01/18/2026 04:00 PM EST
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Upcoming Calendar Events

Welcome to 2026...

  • Jan 19th: No School - MLK, Jr. Holiday
  • Jan 28th: Spirit Day: "Anything But a Backpack"
  • Jan 28th: End of 2nd Quarter: 2 hour early release
  • Jan 29th/30th: No School - Teacher Workdays 
  • Feb 4th: Parent Coffee (more below)
  • Feb 5th: Kilmer MS Parent Session
  • Feb 6th: Valentine's Dance 

RISING KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION

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Do you have a rising kindergartener or know a family who does? We are pleased to announce that online registration is now open for the upcoming school year.

After completing the online registration process, the next step is to schedule an in-person appointment with Mrs. Brownlee to finalize your child’s enrollment.

During your appointment, you will:

  • Review all registration documents
  • Answer any questions you may have

Please bring the following items to your appointment:

Parent IdentificationPhoto ID (e.g., passport or driver’s license)

Student IdentificationOriginal birth certificate or affidavit with supporting documentation

Proof of ResidencyOriginal deed or lease

Virginia School Entrance Health Information Form

  • 4 pages, completed by a U.S. doctor
  • If physical was within the past year, the same doctor may complete the form
  • May be submitted after enrollment if appointment is scheduled

Additional Required Documents

  • Health/medical forms
  • Custody or other legal documents
  • Last elementary report card or secondary transcripts

Documentation of Previous Educational Programs/Services(e.g., IEP, 504 plans)

For more information or to schedule your appointment, please visit our registration page or contact Mrs. Brownlee directly.

PARENT COFFEE

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Family Coffee Series (9–10am | In-person & Zoom) Join us the first Wednesday of each month to connect and learn together. We’ll gather from 9:00–9:30am, then begin the presentation at 9:30am.

Dates: Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 8, May 6, June 3

Please complete the Family Coffee Topic Interest Form so we can choose topics that best support your family. Topics will be shared before each session. The Zoom link stays the same for all meetings. 

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99564019269

ALL FAMILIES QUESTIONNAIRE

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 Please take a few minutes to complete our Family Needs Questionnaire. This short, 4 question form, helps us better support families with things like school resources, navigating FCPS platforms, seasonal needs, and more.

It’s optional, confidential, and not a request for help—just a way for us to plan and support our community.

Thank you for sharing your voice!

3RD-6TH STUDENT SURVEY

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Dear Families,

In the coming weeks, FCPS will be administering the Student Experience Survey to all students in grades 3-12. It will help the school division better understand students’ experiences in our schools. It will take about 30 minutes and be completed during school hours on February 23rd. If you would like to view the survey, please visit the Student Experience Survey webpage

If you do not want your child to participate in the survey, you may opt them out using the online form on the Student Experience Survey webpage. You only need to complete the opt-out form by Friday, February 13, if you do not want your child to participate in the Student Experience Survey.

Thank you for supporting our efforts to make improvements in FCPS schools. If you have questions about the Student Experience Survey, please contact research@fcps.edu.

Sincerely, John Carmichael

Principal

ATTENDANCE MATTERS

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  • This is the time of year when winter weather and children’s illnesses can take a toll on school attendance. But it’s important to get your children to school every day possible.
  • If you are unsure whether to send your children to school, consult your doctor or this website for guidance. Our school nurse is also a terrific resource for chronic health conditions.
  • Do what you can to keep your children healthy. Dress them warmly for the cold weather and make sure they’ve got hats and gloves. Encourage them to wash their hands regularly and send them to school with a bottle of hand sanitizer.
  • Help your children learn to persevere. Today, they will  learn to overcome a snowdrift. In the future, he will have the grit to triumph over even greater obstacles to their dreams.

TAKING OWNERSHIP OVER AI

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