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We made it through the first quarter! Thank you for your continued support. As we begin the next quarter, please remember that regular school attendance is important. We know many families have been dealing with illness, and students should stay home when they are sick. When they’re feeling well, please send them to school so they don’t miss out on learning and time with their classmates.
A reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 2, or Tuesday, November 3, for teacher workdays. We hope you enjoy the long weekend with your families—and find some time to read together! Report cards will be available in ParentVUE on November 9. Paper copies will no longer be sent home.
Have a wonderful long weekend! I’m also sharing a great photo of our amazing safety patrols helping car riders.
 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!
The event will take place Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School. Click the date to register. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Spanish:Conversaciones Comunitarias con la Superintendente
Acompañe a la superintendente, la Dra. Michelle Reid, en una conversación comunitaria. Los estudiantes, las familias, el personal y los miembros de la comunidad están invitados a hacer preguntas, compartir sus ideas y conversar sobre los temas que más les importan. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
La última reunión será el martes, 1 de diciembre, a las 6:30 p.m., en la Escuela Primaria Powell. Haga clic en la fecha para inscribirse. No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda a planificar.
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax. These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community. If you would like to volunteer for any of these events, please complete this form by Monday, November 16th.
- When:
- Monday, November 23, 6 to 7 p.m. at Bailey’s Lower Elementary School and Mt. Vernon Woods Elementary School.
- Tuesday, November 24, 6 to 7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Herndon High School.
- Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool meals program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
- Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
Point of contact: Shaun Sawko, Executive Director, Food & Nutrition Services, smsawko@fcps.edu
In accordance with Virginia law, FCPS provides annual educational information regarding eating disorders to parents and guardians of students in grades 5–12.
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect children and adolescents. Early recognition and treatment are important.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a webpage containing important information and resources for families.
Please take a moment to review the information here:
FCPS Eating Disorders Information: https://www.fcps.edu/node/37440
In accordance with the Code of Virginia § 22.1-274.01:2, FCPS provides educational information about diabetes to parents and guardians of all students.
We encourage all families to review the FCPS Diabetes Fact Sheet, which provides important information about diabetes, including signs, symptoms, and resources for families.
The fact sheet is available in multiple languages.
Please use the link below to access the information:
FCPS Diabetes Fact Sheet: https://www.fcps.edu/system/files/forms/2026-09/diabetic-information-materials-for-parents.pdf
Thank you for taking the time to review this important health information and for helping us support the health and well-being of all students.
Hear From Parents, Students, and Others at the Special Education Family Conference Opening Session
The annual Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Hayfield Secondary School.
New this year, the conference will open with an inspiring panel discussion featuring voices from across our school community: an FCPS student, a high school principal, a community partner, and an FCPS parent.
Panelists will share personal experiences and practical ideas for building supportive, inclusive communities where students can thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
Register to attend and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage to learn more about the panelists. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Spanish:
Escuche a padres, estudiantes y otros miembros de la comunidad durante la sesión de apertura de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias
La Conferencia Anual de Educación Especial para Familias, Unidos somos más fuertes: conectando a las familias y las escuelas, se llevará a cabo el sábado, 14 de noviembre, en la Escuela Secundaria Hayfield.
Como novedad este año, la conferencia comenzará con una inspiradora conversación en panel que reunirá diferentes voces de nuestra comunidad escolar: un estudiante de FCPS, un director de escuela secundaria, un aliado comunitario y un padre de familia de FCPS.
Los panelistas compartirán experiencias personales e ideas prácticas para crear comunidades inclusivas y de apoyo donde los estudiantes puedan prosperar dentro y fuera del salón de clases.
Inscríbase para asistir y visite la página de la Conferencia de Educación Especial para Familias para conocer más sobre los panelistas. Envíe sus preguntas a SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Spanish:
Eventos de vacunación para estudiantes de FCPS
FCPS, en colaboración con Inspire Health Alliance, ofrecerá vacunas requeridas para asistir a la escuela y vacunas opcionales contra la influenza para todos los estudiantes de FCPS de 18 años o menos, sin costo para las familias.
Se realizarán varios eventos en diferentes instalaciones de FCPS y se agregarán nuevas fechas a lo largo del año escolar. Los padres y tutores pueden consultar los próximos eventos y programar una cita para su estudiante. La participación es voluntaria. También puede consultar otros recursos sobre vacunación.
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