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John R. Lewis High School Hosts U.S. Vice President for School Safety Event
FCPS Superintendent Reid and Vice President Harris urge safer schools, student leaders to use voices.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Digital PSAT Replaces Paper in Fall 2023
This October, the PSAT/NMSQT will be administered in Fairfax County in a digital format. Some testing accommodations are administered differently for digital tests than for paper/pencil tests. Additional information is available about accommodations for students with disabilities.
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5-4-3-2-1 Early Childhood Tips for Today: Summer Fun Ideas
5 things to know or do, 4 links to visit, 3 points to access research, 2 children read aloud, 1 video to view!
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Rida Karim to Serve as 2023-24 Student School Board Representative
Rida Karim, a sophomore at Woodson High School, has been elected by the countywide Student Advisory Council (SAC) to serve a one-year term as student representative to the Fairfax County School Board, beginning July 1.
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FCPS CARES - June 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of June 2023.
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FCPS This Week - May 31, 2023
In this issue, learn about the FY 2024 Budget, School Lunch Balances, and State Assessment Summaries.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools.
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Schoology Student Voices
This page contains information about Schoology Student Voices. We want to hear how Schoology helps you in school.
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“Uncle” Safwat Supports Community Through Translation
After Safwat Azer retired, his pastor asked him to help families who just arrived in their community to enroll their children in schools and obtain national identification cards. Safwat was happy to volunteer to help.
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Building Our Future: Fairfax County School Board Approves Proposed 2023 School Bond Referendum
The funding provided by voter-approved bonds will provide construction funds for seven elementary schools, planning and design funds for eight elementary school renovations and one middle school renovation, and more.
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School Board Sends Letter to FCPS Community About Court Ruling Involving Thomas Jefferson High School
In a letter to the FCPS community, the School Board says a recent court ruling "confirms that we are moving in the right direction." The court ruled in favor of the School Board in a case challenging changes to the admissions policy for Thomas Jefferson High School.
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Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2024 Budget With Focus on Student Achievement
The School Board unanimously voted to adopt Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Approved Budget . The budget focuses on closing the achievement gap for all students, and maintaining a world-class public school division by recruiting and retaining outstanding educators.
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Fairfax County Public Schools Launches Flexible Twilight School Program to Help Seniors Graduate on Time
We want to see every single one of our seniors across that graduation stage but for some attending the traditional school day comes with challenges and competing responsibilities. A Twilight School pilot program is addressing those hurdles for many of our students this year.
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FCPS This Week - May 24, 2023
In this issue, learn about SEL Activities, Student Testing, and how to share Graduation Photos.
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FCPS Students Win Awards at 2023 International Science and Engineering Fair
Five students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the 2023 International Science and Engineering Fair, held recently in Dallas.
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🛶 West Potomac and Chantilly High School Students Engineer a Boatload of Fun
Using only cardboard and duct tape, 26 students from West Potomac and Chantilly High Schools engineered boats and embarked on Lake Barcroft to see who could not only stay afloat, but also win a race.
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Lake Braddock Orchestra Director receives Virginia House Resolution
Clayton Allen, orchestra director at Lake Braddock, recently received a Virginia House Resolution for his orchestra.
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A Day in the Life of a Kindergartener
Step into the colorful world of kindergarten at Mosaic Elementary School! Join us for a glimpse into a day in the life of these curious learners!
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she watched Luther Jackson MS students participate in the annual Voices of Now Showcase at the Arena Stage and attended the 150th anniversary celebration for Vienna ES.
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Graduation Celebrations: What Was the Highlight of Your High School Graduation?
As we celebrate the class of 2023, we invite you to look back at your high school graduation.
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Dream Realized for Chantilly Teacher
Luc Nguyen has spent close to 20 years working toward his dream career of being a teacher. The Chantilly High School English teacher knew “with great certainty” that he would become a teacher from the time he was in kindergarten.
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Third-party Investigation Launched Into Discriminatory Email
In an email to FCPS students, staff, and community, Superintendent Reid said she has requested a third-party investigation into the origin of a racist, hateful, and discriminatory anonymous email that was sent to an employee about former employees.
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FCPS This Week - May 17, 2023
In this issue, learn about safe driving, tutoring grants, and summer camps.
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Virginia Computer Science Educators of the Year
Rebecca Otaizo, STEAM teacher at Weyanoke Elementary School, was announced as the 3rd to 5th grade category winner of Virginia's Computer Science Educator of the Year.
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Multilingual Family Podcast: Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish
Hear how the Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and supports for all families and school staff in FCPS, offering confidential consultations, informational webinars, and more.
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From Paris for $50 to K-Pop Immersion in Seoul, 19 Annandale High School Students Go Abroad on Summer Scholarships
Barcelona. Berlin. Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Ghana. Rome. These are some of the places where nineteen Annandale High School students will be spending their summer, aided by a collective $75,085 in scholarship funding.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Katherine Johnson Middle School, Mount Eagle ES and Fox Mill ES. She hosted a school safety and security event,attended an Hispanic leadership event and joined a public library…
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Partnership Update - May 2023
Learn more on new happenings within Business and Community Partnerships
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Professional Embraces Teaching as Rewarding Second Career
Mark Deaton was in marketing and sales for 25 years before deciding to switch careers. After only four months in a program offered by EducateVA, Deaton became a teacher with FCPS. "Rewarding" is the word he uses to describe his second career.
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FCPS This Week - May 10, 2023
In this issue, learn more about Middle School Sports, SR&R Updates, and Student Awards.
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A Hero at McNair Elementary
Watch this video to see why Kristen Luck, physical education teacher, is an FCPS Hero to her community at McNair Elementary School.
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Thirty-Seven FCPS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners
Thirty-seven students from nine Fairfax County high schools have been named winners of $2,500 scholarships from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). Scholarship winners are part of a group of approximately 2,500 National Merit finalists chosen to receive scholarships in 2023 primarily…
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📝 Pen Pal Program Connects London Towne and Westfield Students
On April 18, London Towne Elementary School’s Spanish Immersion students arrived at Westfield High School to meet mentors from the Spanish Honor Society who had been their pen pals.
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FCPS Teachers Quarterfinalists for GRAMMY
Congratulations to music educators from Mount Vernon High School, Braddock Elementary School, and Annandale High School!
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Calling All FCPS Student Artists and Designers: Observance Design Challenge
Create a design to be featured on FCPS social media and newsletters
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The Impact of Academy Programs
Kendall Barry is now giving back to the Academy program that helped prepare her for her career.
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Enhancing Planning Time for Elementary School Teachers
Working groups are studing the possibility of enhancing the planning time for elementary school teachers.
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Multilingual Family Podcast: Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish
In two separate podcasts, hear about how parents can be supportive as their students transition from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school. Listen in English, Español (Spanish), العربية(Arabic), or 한국어(Korean).
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Cappies Review of Centreville's Production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka
Gwendolyn Eagle of Westfield High School gives her review of Centreville High School's production of Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka.
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
Superintendent Reid writes about all of the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This week she visited Parklawn ES, Bailey’s ES, Gunston ES, and South Lakes HS. She attended the FCPS employee retirement celebration.
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Thank you to our School Lunch Heroes!
Food Service staff, thank you for all you do!
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FCPS CARES - May 2023
FCPS CARES submissions for the month of May 2023.
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What "teachers" do You Appreciate?
Whether they're educators, mentors, or other family, what "teachers" do you appreciate the most?
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FCPS Students Earn Awards at 2023 DECA International Conference
Thirty-three Fairfax County Public Schools students from six high schools earned DECA’s highest honors at the organization’s annual International Career Development Conference, held in Orlando, Fla., April 22-25.
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An Update on ESSER Funding, and the Proposal for 2023-24
Last week, Sloan Presidio, chief academic officer for FCPS, presented the proposed ESSER expenditures for the 2023-24 school year, the last year of ESSER funding. This funding is in addition to the FCPS operating budget and is specifically targeting the impacts of COVID-19.
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A Mirror for Students
Read about what Tori Huynh finds fulfilling in her role as a teacher!
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FCPS This Week - May 3, 2023
In this issue, find information on School Safety and Security, No Cost Mental Healthcare for High Schoolers, and Resources for Families.
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FCPS Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities Announces 2022-23 First Class Award Winners
The Fairfax County Public Schools Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities presented their First Class Awards at the 18th Annual Special Education Conference on Saturday, April 29.
March FCPS CARES: Love, Dedication, and Inclusion
“Mrs. [Brittany] Gonzalez and Ms. [Danielle] Stauber gave my autistic daughter a chance to prove herself,” said a Poplar Tree parent about the school’s music teachers. The parent nominated the teachers for FCPS CARES after the All-County Chorus Festival.