From Your Family Liaison: Kathryn Dunbar
Typing classes have gone the way of the dinosaur. Now it seems students mostly "type" with their thumbs because they are used to texting. However, typing remains an underappreciated and important skill.
If you are looking for ways to keep your child engaged this summer, consider using a free typing site 10-15 minutes a day to get them comfortable working with computers and other digital devices (and typing becomes more important during middle and high school since many exams are on the computer).
I found several free sites by searching online: typing.com, typingclub.com and, typinggames.zone but there are many should you prefer to compare!
Save the Date!
FREE Summer Reading Festival
Fairfax County Government Center
12000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
At this outdoor event, families will enjoy:
Games and Crafts! Face Painting! Bounce House! Photo Booth!
Popcorn and Cotton Candy! Food Trucks! And more!
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Elementary Institute for the Arts
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a welcoming, supportive arts enrichment program summer program for students currently in grades K–5 where students experience Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance each day in a fun and engaging environment. One thing that makes this program especially unique is that it is intentionally staffed with Instructional Assistants (IAs), Public Health Training Assistants (PHTAs), and Special Education Resource Teachers. Because of this, E-IFTA can be an excellent fit for families who may not feel comfortable enrolling their child in a more traditional summer camp setting.
E-IFTA offers:
• Tuition assistance
• Transportation
• After care options
This camp is truly an incredible resource for families. Registration closes on June 5. For more information, visit E-IFTA info!
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Student Bus Passes Offer Free Transportation
All Fairfax County middle and high school students can get a Student Bus Pass SmarTrip card to ride the Fairfax Connector and Fairfax CUE buses for free!
With the pass, fares are free from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week, all year. Learn more about the Student Pass. Interested families should complete the application and return it to their school office.
Additionally, students at Justice, Annandale, Falls Church, and Marshall high schools, and Davis Center can ride Metrobus for free. Visit the Fairfax County website for details and approved Metrobus routes. Interested students should complete the application and return it to their school office.
Children 12 and younger ride for free on the Fairfax Connector with a paying adult.
Bus Discount Program for Adults
Fairfax Connector’s Transit Ridership Incentive Program (TRIP) provides 50% off fares for low-income residents ages 18-65. Learn more about the TRIP program and how to apply.
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Can Your Student recognize POISON IVY??
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It is honeysuckle season in the DMV, and growing along with many honeysuckle plants, is Poison Ivy. Growing up, I was always told: "Leaves of three, let it be", but that can be confusing to a child. Haycock has already had one student who contracted the rash all over their face...quite uncomfortable! To ensure that you and your student can recognize the dreaded plant, please visit: tips-to-identify-poison-ivy!
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LOST & FOUND OVERFLOWING
Haycock's lost and found is well beyond capacity, with many unlabeled items, including lunchboxes, books, jackets, water bottles, stuffed animals, t-shirts...you name it, it's in the lost and found. We have the items right by the office so parents can take a look if they are in the office. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE take a minute to see if something that belongs to your family is in our collection. These items will be donated before the end of school!!
DID YOU KNOW? SNAP at local Farmers Markets!
Use your SNAP benefits at select Farmers Markets and get up to $40 of additional fruits & vegetables for free! Visit the SNAP information tent to swipe your EBT card in exchange for tokens, and use your tokens like cash (but only at the Market where they were obtained.) Tokens never expire!
For more information on Farmers Market locations, visit: SNAP-Farmers Markets or call 571-340-3322.
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I am YOUR Family Liaison! Please reach out to me if I may be of any assistance to your family at: kdunbar@fcps.edu |
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