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FCPS This Week - November 30, 2022
In this issue, find out about a webinar on the Calendar Development Process, what elementary students think about strategic planning, and how to prepare for weather related closures.
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Orchestra Teacher of the Year
Marshall Orchestra Director Named Orchestra Teacher of the Year for the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Strings Teacher Association.
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FCPS Continues Five Snow Days in 2022-23
FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.
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VDOE Announces $143,000 in Teacher Apprenticeship Planning Grants
The Virginia Department of Education is awarding $143,000 in grants to nine universities to develop teacher apprentice residency programs in partnership with nearby school divisions.
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Employees Unite to Support Student Needs
In honor of Thanksgiving, this week we’re featuring FCPS CARES nominees who have provided a good example of the spirit of giving.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. In a Thanksgiving reflection to staff, Dr. Reid looks forward to the opportunity to transform our future experience as we build a bold new strategic plan,
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December 15, 2022 School Board Collective Bargaining Public Hearing
School Board Collective Bargaining Public Hearing
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FCPS This Week Special Edition - Happy Thanksgiving!
In this special issue, learn about a Thanksgiving meal at Mountain View High School and more information on the School Year Calendar process.
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30-year Employee Discusses Shared Values, Culture
Rick Kelly recently shared how his culture impacts his work.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Robinson SS, Fairfax Villa ES, Braddock ES, Cooper MS, and McLean HS. The blog often ends with an uplifting quote and this week's is "When you acknowledge and are…
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Native American Heritage Month Is Time To Embrace Shared Values, 30-Year FCPS Employee Says
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia member and FCPS IT Manager Rick Kelly finds opportunities at work to share Native American roots and satisfy his “social conscience.”
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FCPS This Week - November 16
In this week's issue, learn about the Calendar Survey, how to help your child have good attendance habits, and the Thanksgiving holiday.
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School Board Meeting Highlights - November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 - Regular Meeting
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Dr. Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Chantilly HS, Chantilly Academy, and Greenbriar East ES. She joined Educate Fairfax for their “Leaders and Learners: Education is Everyone’s…
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Transformational! Play Pays Off as Impact of Middle School Recess is Felt Across Fairfax County
Back in April, the Fairfax County School Board voted to formalize a successful pilot program that mandated daily middle school recess. It was rolled out across the county at the beginning of this school year, and it has been a huge hit.
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Coates Family Academy Has Parents Learning Tips to Support Kids in FCPS
Program for New-to-U.S. Parents Offers Weekly Night School to Assist with English Language, Technology, and Parental Rights, Responsibilities
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Cappies Review of Woodson's Production of One Man, Two Guvnors
The Cappies is a program through which high school theater and journalism students are trained as critics, attend shows at other schools, write reviews, and publish those reviews in local newspapers. This review of Woodson High School's production of One Man, Two Guvnors is written by Josie…
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Partnership Update - November 2022
Learn what's new in Business and Community Partnerships
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"Veterans Day Means Thank You:" Orange Hunt Elementary Events Highlight All That Goes Into Military Service
Physical Fitness. Sacrifice. Teamwork. Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, Va., uses Veterans Day "Celebration Stations" to help students become aware of all that goes into military service.
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Veterans Day Message from Superintendent
In a November 2022 video message, Superintendent Reid expresses gratitude to our veterans and their families.
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FCPS This Week - November 10
In this week's issue, learn more about the Calendar Survey, daylight saving tips for transportation safety, and academic matters reviewed by the School Board.
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FCPS Students to Perform at Virginia Music Educators Association Conference November 17-19
FCPS students will be performing at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference November 17-19 in Richmond.
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Seniors Make a SUBstantial Difference in FCPS Schools
Retiree Bunni Cooper Left Behind a 23-Year World Bank Career to Support Bull Run Elementary as a Near Daily Substitute Teacher.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Dr. Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week, she visited Annandale HS, Westfield HS, Edison HS, and Terra Centre ES, She also introduced a new feature for School Board meetings called "Academic Matters."
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Together We Shine
Healthy Minds Feature - Schools will celebrate National School Psychology Week during the week of November 7-11, 2022 to highlight the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive.
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FCPS CARES - November 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of November 2022.
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40 Fairfax County Schools Recognized for Supporting Military-Connected Families
Forty Fairfax County public schools have been recognized by the Virginia Department of Education and the Virginia Council on the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children as 2022 Purple Star Schools. The Purple Star designation is awarded to military-friendly schools that…
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FCPS This Week - November 2, 2022
In this week's issue you'll find stories about Purple Star Schools, a $2 Million Grant to Fund STEAM, and How FCPS Develops Its School Year Calendar.
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FCPS Receives $2 Million Grant from DoDEA Supporting STEAM
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Military-Connected Local Educational Agencies for Academic and Support Programs (MCASP) has awarded a $2 million grant to FCPS to support a “Code Up!” project. Code UP! will provide programming in 13 schools in Regions 3 and 4 (10 elementary, two…
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Lewis HS, Westfield HS, Mount Vernon HS, Lake Braddock SS, Bull Run ES, Virginia Run ES, Weyanoke ES, and Glen Forest ES.
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Be SMART and Set Goals
Healthy Minds Feature - Setting and working towards well-defined personal goals of any kind have been shown to have many positive outcomes.
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Marching On: Student Who is Deaf Shines on the Woodson Drumline
Michael Gouin hopes other students with disabilities follow his lead and pursue their dreams.
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FCPS This Week - October 26, 2022
In this issue, learn more about the Strategic Plan Student Survey, Early Online College info sessions, and how to submit feedback on proposed Family Life Education changes.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Lake Braddock SS and Fairfax High School. She stopped by the Oakton vs. Madison girls volleyball game and met with representatives of the…
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A Virtual Journey into the Human Body: Students Board High-Tech Bus from GW to Explore Healthcare Careers
Cutting-edge technology allows medical science students to virtually treat simulated injuries, explore the skeletal system, and more.
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Mosaic Principal Recognized For Outstanding School Leadership
Mosaic Elementary School Principal Mahri Aste is one of only nine school leaders recognized nationally by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a recipient of the 2022 Terrell H. Bell Award for Outstanding School Leadership. The award recognizes outstanding school leaders and the vital role they play…
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FCPS This Week - October 20, 2022
In this issue, learn more about the TJHSST application process, an elementary principal who won a national award, and a new text and translation platform available to schools.
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Kilmer Middle School Student Organizes First Ever Nationwide Spelling Bee for Mongolian Immigrants
Kilmer Middle School eighth-grader Erdem Dulguun uses his spelling skills to help his Mongolian community. On Saturday, he will host his very own Spelling Bee.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Oakton HS, Justice HS, and Glasgow MS. She also did a bus ride along and hosted the inaugural Superintendent’s Roundtables with School…
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Partnership Update - October 2022
See what's happening with Business and Community Partnerships in FCPS
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FCPS This Week - October 13, 2022
In this issue, find information on college prep resources, community conversations, and COVID testing.
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A New Way to Play: Elementary School Creates Sensory Experience on Blacktop
Beech Tree ES staff painted sensory pathways to stimulate students mentally and physically during recess.
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Five Things to Know from the 2021-2022 Youth Survey
Healthy Minds Feature - Youth in Fairfax County report prevalence near historic lows for risk behaviors including substance use, sexual activity and aggressive and delinquent behavior. However, mental health concerns are increasing.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Walt Whitman MS for the Steamology STEM Fest, Fort Belvoir ES to meet with the garrison commander, and Mount Vernon HS for a community…
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Fairfax County School Board Statement of Continued Support for Transgender and Gender-expansive Students, Staff, and Families
Protecting, supporting, and affirming our transgender and gender-expansive students is critical to achieving a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
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FCPS This Week - October 6, 2022
This week, read about how a recruitment program brought a family to Fairfax, from Puerto Rico, Walk and Bike to School day, and the Capital Improvement Engagement Process.
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Superintendent Message Regarding Opioid Awareness
Opioids are a class of drugs used to treat pain, but their misuse can lead to devastating outcomes. Here are tips to keep our children safe, as well as information about FCPS prevention programs and county resources.
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Fairfax County SAT Scores Continue to Surpass State and Global Averages
Fairfax County Public Schools seniors in the class of 2022 continued to perform well above state and global averages on the SAT, according to results released by the College Board. The FCPS total mean score of 1185 surpassed both the state average (1124) and the global average (1050) for the class…
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FCPS CARES - October 2022
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of October 2022.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes a weekly blog to keep people up to date with all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she met with military families at Fairview ES, joined the Student Equity Ambassador Leads (SEALS) kickoff meeting, and was a panel member at the 50…