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Upcoming Important Dates!
- April 13 - 20 Book Fair
- April 15 Purple Up Party
- April 21 Teacher Workday - Special Election - No School
- April 25 Frost Drama Presents! Anything Goes
- April 28 7th Grade Dance - After School (all after school clubs will be canceled)
April is Month of the Military Child
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 15 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
Frost is proud to celebrate April with Month of the Military Child! With 10% of our population being military connected, our military students are a significant and important part of our community. Join us in recognizing our students with our Spirit Week April 13-17!
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Monday: Red Day Wear Red today! R.E.D. stands for "Remember Everyone Deployed." Let’s show our appreciation for service members currently serving overseas.
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Tuesday: Stars & Stripes Time to represent the U.S.A.! Show off your best stars and stripes patterns to celebrate our country.
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Wednesday: Purple Up! Purple is the official color of the military child because it represents all branches of the military combined. Dress in purple to show your school-wide support!
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Thursday: Red, White & Blue It’s a "triple threat" day. Wear all three colors of the flag to remember the sacrifices made by military families every day.
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Friday: Camo Day Blend in to stand out! Wear your best camouflage gear to recognize the bravery of those who wear the uniform.
Family Engagement
Come see Frost Drama’s spring musical- Anything Goes: Youth Edition!
The SS American is sailing the Atlantic on April 24th at 7pm, and April 25th at 2pm and 7pm! Aboard is Billy Crocker: a hopeless romantic trying to win over the fabulous Hope Harcourt. With the help of singer Reno Sweeney and gangster Moonface Martin, will Billy find the love of his life? This hilarious show has it all: Cole Porter’s timeless music, de-lovely dance breaks, and laughs for the whole family! Tickets are now on sale and can also be purchased at the door. See you there!
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April's scheduled Coffee Talk with Mr. Harris has been postponed. Our Next Coffee Talk will be May 20! |
📚 Get Ready for the Spring Book Fair!
From April 13th to April 20th the Frost Library will host its Spring Book Fair brought to you by Scholastic! The fair will be open during school days from 7:20 am-2:30 pm. Cash, check and credit cards will be accepted, but to avoid students carrying cash, please consider setting up a Scholastic eWallet or using other cashless payments (ApplePay, GooglePay).
If you’re interested in setting up a Scholastic "eWallet", please do so before April 13th. The Scholastic eWallet allows parents to set a spending limit for their student, but please note that no refunds will be issued by Frost or Scholastic for any unused portion of Scholastic eWallet funds. Any money remaining in students' Scholastic accounts can be used at future Scholastic book fairs or in Scholastic's online shop. See Scholastic's eWallet FAQs page for additional eWallet information.
Parent Volunteers are still needed! The librarians will need help setting up the book fair on April 9th, cashiering throughout the fair, and takedown assistance on April 22nd. Volunteers (and their students) receive 10% off all book fair purchases!
Sign-up to volunteer for the Book Fair HERE!
Questions? Contact Amy Sheridan (amyljeffery@hotmail.com) or Sophany Setliff (sophany.setliff@gmail.com), PTA Book Fair Chairpersons or Dawn Alexander, Frost Librarian, at dlalexander@fcps.edu
Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older;
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older;
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
 🧬 TJ BioCode 2026: Register Now!
The TJ Bioinformatics Society invites all Middle and High School students to the annual BioCode competition on April 11, 2026!
Join us at TJHSST from 10 AM – 5 PM for a day of hackathons and coding challenges. Entry is FREE, and there are hundreds of dollars in prizes to be won!
 Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, at Marshall High School. During this no-cost, in-person event, families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
 🏛️ Dive Into History: "Revolutionary Ideas" Conference
The Fairfax County History Commission invites you to a day of discovery as we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. This free event explores how Fairfax County shaped—and was shaped by—the ideas and people of the Revolution.
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When: Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m..
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Where: Fairfax County Government Center.
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Highlights: * Hear from keynote speaker Richard Bell and featured scholars from George Mason University.
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Enjoy fun afternoon activities for all ages, including an "It’s Revolutionary!" Trivia Show, an archaeology challenge, and interactive genealogy sessions.
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Explore student research poster exhibits and digital tools for history research.
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Perks: The conference is free, lunch options are available, and educators can earn CEU credits.
Find more information and sign up at fairfaxcounty.gov/history-commission/.
22nd Annual Techstravaganza
Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 10 AM to 4 PM
TJHSST
Techstravaganza is a free, public, hands-on STEM activity fair for elementary and middle school students in Northern Virginia. In previous years, we've hosted more than 4,500 students and 70 labs presenting STEM activities. Our exhibitors range from TJHSST clubs and our own TWIST volunteers to organizations like NASA SCaN, Art of Problem Solving, George Mason University, American Society of Naval Engineers, and the National Air and Space Museum.
Admission is free – register here! More information about the event can be found on our website at https://techstrav.org/index.html
 🩺 Calling all future healthcare heroes! 🏥
The Falls Church Academy is hosting its Health Sciences Exploration Camp this June! Students entering grades 6-10 can get hands-on experience in real labs and learn from the pros.
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🗓️ When: June 22–26, 2026
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💰 Cost: $90 (1 session) / $160 (both)
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📝 Register: via MySchoolBucks by June 1st!
Spots are limited, so grab yours before they’re gone! ✨
🍎 Help Fill Our School’s Food Pantry!
The next Red Bag Event April 25th!
Have you noticed those red bags around the neighborhood? We are partnering with Food For Neighbors to collect weekend food for middle and high school students in Northern Virginia who struggle with hunger.
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How it Works: Five times a year, donors fill a "Red Bag" with food from a specific list. Drivers pick them up, and volunteers help sort and deliver the food directly to local schools.
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Get Involved: You can make a big difference by requesting your own Red Bag, making a donation, or volunteering your time.
Join the movement: www.foodforneighbors.org.
Cares Corner
Military Family Field Day for MOMC (Saturday, April 18, 2026) FCPS will celebrate the Month of the Military Child with a good, old-fashioned field day! All military-connected families with FCPS students are invited to a special field day to honor our military-connected children at Annandale High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12 - 2 p.m.
Registration link for the Military Family Field Day
FCPS ACE Adult English Classes -
Spring Semester Enrollment Open
(Upcoming) Adults in our community can enroll in comprehensive ESOL classes through FCPS Adult and Community Education. Classes are offered at multiple proficiency levels with morning and evening options at locations across the county. Tuition is significantly lower than most college or private language programs.
More information and registration: FCPS Adult and Community Education ESOL Classes
FCPS Summer Programs Registration now open
(Summer 2026. Ongoing) Includes Tech Adventure Camp, Career Technical Education Summer Academy, Elementary Institute for the Arts, Institute for the Arts, and Production Camp at Robinson Secondary School. Link: Registration link
Virginia Energy Assistance Program (DSS)
Eligible households may receive help with heating, cooling, or energy emergencies through Fuel, Crisis, and Cooling Assistance programs. Support can include help paying utility bills, heating fuel, deposits, or repairing/replacing heating or cooling equipment. Applications are accepted online via CommonHelp, by phone, or through local DSS offices during program-specific application periods. Benefits are based on availability of funds.
Health Department/Community Health Centers
Neighborhood Health and Healthworks- Effective January 1, 2023, the Fairfax County Health Department Dental Program transferred to the Community Health Centers serving Fairfax County: Neighborhood Health and HealthWorks. Individuals seeking dental services should contact the Community Health Center nearest them.
Find additional local and regional dental care resources at the Health Department website: Dental Services https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/dental| Health
Neighborhood Health Flyer (including Dental – Spanish)- (Spanish)
Northern Virginia Family Services
NVFS Training Futures is a 12-week program that helps adults gain in-demand digital and office support skills, earn a professional certificate, and receive hands-on support with resumes, interviewing, and networking. Classes run Monday–Friday from 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., with a mix of virtual and in-person sessions, and the next cycle begins February 2026. Now accepting applications nvfs.org/trainingfutures T46 Flyer
ECHO (Ecumenical Community Helping Others)
ECHO provides clothing, food, grade-appropriate school supplies packaged in backpacks, household items, computers and financial assistance to families that live in Burke and the greater Springfield area. Including all addresses in the following zip codes: 22151, 22152, 22153 and 22015, and some addresses in 22150 and 22312.
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
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
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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