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FCPS Cares - July/August 2021
FCPS Cares for the months of July and August 2021.
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Queen Bee: Fairfax County Teen Places 21st in National Spelling Contest
Akshita Balaji, 14, was the first Fairfax County Public School student in at least a decade to make it to the final 30 spellers in the contest.
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Fairfax County School Board Nominates Three Fairfax County Businesses to 2021 VSBA Business Honor Roll
The Fairfax County School Board nominated three Northern Virginia businesses to the Virginia School Boards Association (VSBA) Business Honor Roll for their support of K-12 education. The Capital Area Food Bank, Cox Communications and Cox Business, and Synetic Theater were recognized at the Board’s…
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Fairfax County Public Schools Names Region 4 Assistant Superintendent
Fairfax County Public Schools named Penny Gros the new Assistant Superintendent of Region 4.
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FCPS Students Build $1 Million Home During the Pandemic and Learn Life Lessons Along the Way
Through hands-on learning, Career and Technical Education students gain real-world construction experience to build a state-of-the-art home in Springfield, Va.
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TJHSST Offers Admission to 550 Students; Broadens Access to Students Who Have an Aptitude for STEM
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST), a Governor's School within Fairfax County Public Schools that is regularly ranked as one of the top schools in the country, has offered admission to 550 students for the Class of 2025.
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`Wow, This is Really Working!' Annandale High Newcomers Make Computers in Student-Led Workshop
Woodson's Ian Wallace leads Annandale High newcomers, most of whom arrived in the U.S. within the past year, in computer building workshop.
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Historical Roadside Marker Named By Laurel Ridge Elementary School Students Unveiled on Juneteenth
School Based Technology Specialist Maura Keaney led a history project for fourth graders which involved researching and nominating unrecognized African American Virginians.
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Fairfax County School Board Recognizes Juneteenth
The Fairfax County School Board read a resolution at their June 17 meeting acknowledging the historical significance and importance of Juneteenth.
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Fairfax County School Board Celebrates June as Pride Month
The Fairfax County School Board recognized June as Pride Month and shared a recognition at their meeting on Thursday, June 17.
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FCPS Names New Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Superintendent Scott S. Brabrand has named Noel Klimenko, a proven FCPS leader for over three decades, as Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services.
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Fairfax County School Board Selects Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology Student as Recipient of 2021 Character Award
Gurleen Kaur, a 2021 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School, has been selected as recipient of the 2021 Fairfax County School Board Character Award.
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Madeline Miles Awarded Laura Ashley Piper Scholarship
The 2021 School Board Laura Ashley Piper Award was presented to Madeline Miles, a graduate of Centreville High School.
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FCPS This Week - June 16, 2021
In the final issue of the 2020-21 school year, get information on summer food distribution, mask guidance for summer school, the Outstanding Employee Award winners, and graduations.
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FCPS Students-Turned-Teachers Awarded Grant for Work in Underserved Communities
Teachers Aimee Cabrera and Darling Lievano draw on their Latin American roots to inspire their students to seek success at Mount Eagle and Beech Tree Elementary Schools.
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Photos 6-11-21
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, Pride Month, finding cicadas, butterflies, and more.
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FCPS Honors Recognizes 2021 Outstanding Employees
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) recognized exceptional employees from across the division at the FCPS Honors event held Wednesday, June 9. Sponsored by the Foundation for FCPS, the 2021 celebration was hosted outdoors at Jiffy Lube Live, for the first time.
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Cappies Review of Chantilly High School's Production of Wake-Up Call
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. This review of Chantilly High School's production of Wake-Up Call is written by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon of Thomas…
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FCPS this Week - June 9, 2021
In this week's issue, get information on summer meal distribution, end-of-year assessments, graduation highlights, and the last day of school.
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Woodson Students Farm Vegetables on School Grounds for Fairfax Families In Need
Spinach, rainbow chard, eggplant are among the crops headed for local food banks after students harvest the vegetables.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021
Congratulations to the Class of 2021 which is more than 14,000 strong! View photos from some recent commencement ceremonies.
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FCPS Students Awarded Amazon Future Engineer Scholarships
Abia Zahir, a senior at Annandale High School, and Tanisha Tarin, a senior at Westfield High School, have been named two of 100 Amazon Future Engineer scholarship recipients.
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Six FCPS Students Recognized in National Cyber Scholar Competition
Six Fairfax County Public Schools students have been recognized in a National Cyber Scholar competition after competing in a rigorous 48-hour competition designed to evaluate aptitude in combating cyber threats and showcase the best of what Commonwealth of Virginia schools have to offer.
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Edison Academy Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Program Students Pass Rigorous EPA Certified Technician Exam
The high school Heating, Ventilation, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) Program at Edison Academy prepares students for successful employment in the workforce and offers them the opportunity to sit for the rigorous Environmental Protection Agency’s EPA Certified Technician exam.
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FCPS Cares - June 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of June 2021.
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FCPS This Week, June 2, 2021
Check out this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on sharing your graduation or promotion photos, a calendar reminder, summer arts programs, and the summer reading program at the Fairfax County Public Library.
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Newington Forest Student Offers Help to Peers Experiencing Anxiety
Read one student's inspiring letter included in a wellness basket for peers experiencing anxiety that tells how she has learned to cope and get worry thoughts out of her head.
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FCPS This Week - May 26, 2021
This week's issue has an update on masks in schools, meal distribution for the Memorial Day weekend, approval of the FY 2022 budget, and the Come Back for 5 Days campaign.
Photos 5-21-21
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, finding cicadas and more.
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Twenty-One Students Receive Scholarships from FCPS Hispanic Leadership Alliance
The Hispanic Leadership Alliance—a certified employee group of Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) employees—presented scholarships to 21 students on Monday, May 10.
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School Board Meeting Highlights
The School Board approves the FY22 Budget
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They’re Here! Cicadas Bring Learning Opportunities to Belvedere Elementary School Students
Squeals of delight and a new friend called Grippy; students at the Falls Church school get to know Brood X.
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Come Back for 5 Days In-Person
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is reaching out to parents, encouraging them to send their children back to in-person learning this fall. Take a look at images on banners, yard signs, and social media that highlight exceptional programs available to students as FCPS returns strong.
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FCPS This Week - May 19, 2021
Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week to get information on COVID-19 vaccination clinics in schools, a reminder of the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, summer camp registration, and upcoming job fairs.
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Prioritize Mental Health to Build Resiliency in Families
Take the time to work on mental health with your family.
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Kings Glen Elementary School Students and Staff Making History, One Marker at a Time
Students from one Springfield elementary school are responsible for nominating 3 of the 5 new Virginia historical highway markers highlighting Black history chosen in Governor Northam’s Black History Month Historical Marker contest.
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Technology and Sleep
Despite the advantages of having technology in the home, it can have a significant impact on the user’s health, particularly their quality of sleep.
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Cappies Review of W.T. Woodson High School's Double Feature: Buddies and The Philadelphia
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. This review of W.T. Woodson High School's double production of Buddies! and The Philadelphia is written by Elizabeth…
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Hayfield Secondary School Student Awarded Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship
Kelly Bonilla, a senior at Hayfield Secondary School, has been named one of 100 Amazon Future Engineer scholarship recipients.
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Emergency Broadband Benefit Available for Families
This temporary benefit will help lower the cost of broadband for eligible households.
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FCPS This Week - May 12, 2021
Check out the latest FCPS This Week e-newsletter to learn about an endorsement of FCPS' five days of in-person instruction in the fall, new meal distribution bus routes, the Back2Fairfax IT and Trades Career Seminar, and FCPS' fall sports champions.
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Parent Voices - Return to School
In a series of short videos, parents talk about the excitement of having students return to school.
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Time and Talent or Donated Dollars
The partnerships team serves as the district’s friend-raiser and the Foundation for FCPS is the fundraiser.
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School Photos for the Week Ending May 7, 2021
See photos of teacher and students celebrating teacher appreciation week, preparing for performances, observing nature, and more.
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Student School Board Representative Announced for 21-22 School Year
Pranav Choudhary, a junior at Langley 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 Awarded for Outstanding Financial Reporting
Fairfax County Public Schools has received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its comprehensive annual financial report from the Association of School Business Officials International.
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Congratulations to FCPS' Fall 2020-21 Sports Champions!
Congratulations to the thousands of FCPS student-athletes who overcame obstacles, stops and starts, and closely adhered to many health and safety strategies throughout this year's fall sports season. In a year like no other, athletes faced a set of complex challenges. Additionally, three FCPS teams…
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FCPS this Week - May 5, 2021
Take a look at this week's issue of FCPS This Week for information on Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, summer learning programs, the FY 2022 Budget, and a face mask update.
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Whitman Middle School Science Teacher Selected as Outstanding Woman Educator
The Beta Delta chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma (DKG) has selected Jessica Fish, a 7th grade Science teacher at Whitman Middle School, as an Outstanding Woman Educator of 2020-2021.
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FCPS Cares - May 2021
FCPS Cares for the month of May 2021.