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We are looking for 2-4 volunteers to help with Picture Day. If you are available for the full day or part of the day, please email Mrs. Gibson at lmgibson@fcps.edu. Thank you.
What to expect on picture day
- When an order is placed online, the parent/guardian will receive a camera pass via email. This can either be printed or texted to the student and brought to picture day. The photographer will photograph the printed camera pass along with the student.
- If a student is not able to print their camera pass, that is not a problem. We will match up the student to their order manually in the production process.
- A parent may order from the flyer up until 24 hours after picture day. After 24 hours, the online ordering access may close. This will allow our imaging team to "Pull" all orders submitted and match them with the students photographed.
- When pictures are returned to school, all students that purchased pictures will receive their prepaid package. Any student that was photographed but did not order a package, will receive a "Proof" (PX) of their picture that was taken on picture day.
All proof packages offer parents a second opportunity to order prints. All orders are subject to shipping and handling costs of up to $8.50 and will be shipped directly to home.
Access School Picture Day Flyer and Web Banner
Access our secure site by clicking here: www.pictureportal.org or copy and paste this into your Chrome browser. Google Chrome is the required browser to run this site.
If you do not have your login information, on the login screen you can click Forgot Password to have your password reset and emailed to you. • Click on Photo Events on the left menu
- Find the event for your upcoming picture day (school pictures, class groups, etc.)
- Click the View (first icon) to download the Flyer or to resend the email for your web banner link
Feel free to contact your Sales Representative with any questions that you may have about picture day. Thank you for your cooperation, we look forward to a smooth and successful picture day!
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
FCPS participa en Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to 5 es el sistema de Virginia para medir y apoyar la calidad de los programas de educación para la primera infancia, con el objetivo de que los niños lleguen al kindergarten preparados para aprender. VQB5 se basa en los estándares de salud y seguridad y también mide la calidad de las interacciones entre maestros y estudiantes, así como el uso del currículo. Para obtener más información, consulte el folleto VQB5 para Familias en inglés o español.
Share Your Thoughts on Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
The Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Comparta su opinión sobre las escuelas y edificios en la lista de renovación
La Oficina del Director de Servicios de Instalaciones y Programas de Capital solicita la opinión de miembros de la comunidad, familias y empleados sobre las necesidades de las instalaciones escolares y la manera en que FCPS establece prioridades para las mejoras de sus edificios.
Ya sea que trabaje en una escuela de FCPS, tenga un estudiante inscrito o viva cerca de una escuela de FCPS, le invitamos a compartir su perspectiva. La encuesta incluye preguntas sobre las condiciones de los edificios, cómo las instalaciones afectan la enseñanza y el aprendizaje, las prioridades de renovación y qué información le ayudaría a comprender mejor este proceso.
Busque la encuesta en su correo electrónico el viernes, 16 de octubre. Completarla toma aproximadamente 15 minutos. La participación es voluntaria y todas las respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales. La encuesta estará disponible hasta el sábado, 31 de octubre.
¿Sabía que los referéndums de bonos financian las renovaciones de instalaciones?
FCPS no paga las renovaciones de sus instalaciones con su presupuesto general de funcionamiento. En cambio, los votantes del condado de Fairfax deciden cuánto dinero puede usar FCPS para proyectos de mejoras importantes mediante referendos sobre bonos. El condado emite estos bonos para la división escolar, lo que permite que FCPS renueve sus instalaciones sin aumentar los impuestos. Conozca más sobre los referéndums de bonos y cómo apoyan a nuestras escuelas en la página sobre el Referéndum de Bonos.
Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to better understand how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, October 21, at 5 and 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.Literacy Webinar SeriesJoin us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students, including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: We Need You!
Register now to attend the annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference.
Volunteers Are Needed to Make This Event a Success!
Find out how to volunteer:
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS.
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Student Volunteers: Sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form. Students will receive service hours for their time.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Service hours will be awarded to students serving in these roles.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
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Spanish:Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias: ¡Únanse a nosotros!
Inscríbase ahora para asistir a la Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias, Comunidades conectadas, estudiantes que prosperan, el sábado, 14 de noviembre, de 8:30 a.m. a 3 p.m., en Hayfield Secondary School.
Educadores, familias y miembros de la comunidad están invitados a este evento presencial y gratuito. Los participantes podrán conectarse, aprender y conocer los servicios, apoyos y recursos de educación especial disponibles. Se ofrecerá almuerzo a todos los participantes. Inscríbase para asistir a la conferencia.
¡Necesitamos voluntarios para que este evento sea un éxito!
Conozca cómo puede participar como voluntario:
- Voluntarios adultos: Inscríbase a través de Volunteer FCPS.
- Estudiantes voluntarios: Inscríbase utilizando el Formulario de Interés para Estudiantes Voluntarios. Los estudiantes recibirán horas de servicio por su participación.
- Oportunidades para presentaciones estudiantiles: Los estudiantes pueden completar el Formulario de Participación Estudiantil para realizar una presentación o compartir información sobre un club o proyecto de investigación. Los estudiantes que participen en estas actividades recibirán horas de servicio.
Visite la página de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias para obtener más información. Envíe sus preguntas a SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
- Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Encuesta para padres y tutores sobre rutas seguras a la escuela
Como parte de la Evaluación Anual de Seguridad Vial y Peatonal en las Escuelas de la Junta Escolar del Condado de Fairfax, la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección de FCPS y el programa “Safe Routes to School” (Rutas Seguras a la Escuela) invitan a padres y tutores a compartir sus experiencias al trasladarse hacia y desde la escuela.
La Encuesta sobre Seguridad Vial y Peatonal incluye preguntas sobre las rutas para caminar y andar en bicicleta, el tráfico cerca de las escuelas, las experiencias en las áreas de kiss and ride, la accesibilidad y otras inquietudes relacionadas con la seguridad.
Sus comentarios ayudarán a FCPS a identificar problemas comunes. Sus respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales y se compartirán con los administradores escolares y la Oficina de Seguridad y Protección. La encuesta toma aproximadamente cinco minutos y estará disponible hasta el jueves, 15 de octubre.
Asegúrese de indicar la escuela relacionada con sus comentarios e incluir los lugares específicos donde haya observado algún problema de seguridad. Si tiene estudiantes en diferentes escuelas de FCPS, complete una encuesta por separado para cada escuela.
Si tiene preguntas sobre la encuesta, comuníquese con SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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Spanish:Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. ReidAcompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.
No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.
- October 19: Picture Day
- October 19-23: Book Fair
- October 30: 2-hr Early Release - Dismissal at 1:50 pm
- November 2-3: Teacher Workdays - No School
- November 11: Veterans Day Celebration
- November 18: 3-hr Early Release - Dismissal at 12:50 pm
- November 20: PTA Winter Social
- November 25-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School
- December 14-18: Teacher & Staff Holiday Celebration
- December 21-31: Winter Break - No School
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