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FCPS This Week - November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024In this issue read about how to prepare for winter weather, updates on the boundary review project, and newly announced immunization clinics for all FCPS students.

Message from the Superintendent Regarding High School Football

November 20, 2024A letter to the FCPS community regarding high school football.

Fairfax County School Board Approves Secondary Course Changes for 2025-26

November 19, 2024The Fairfax County School Board approved new secondary course offerings for the 2025-26 school year at its meeting on November 14.

Seven FCPS Bands to Showcase Musical Talents at 2024 Virginia Music Educators Association Conference

November 18, 2024Seven FCPS bands will perform at the Virginia Music Educators Association Conference, which will be held November 21-23 in Norfolk.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

November 18, 2024Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited schools to see learning in action, attended the IEP Palooza and Our Voices, Our Future events, took in some high school theater, a science Olympiad, playoff volleyball, and more!

Seven Generations Ahead: FCPS Teacher Draws on Native American Roots Over 23 Years of Instruction

November 15, 2024November is Native American Heritage Month. A Wakefield Forest Elementary teacher is sharing his cultural upbringing as a member of the Haudenosaunee’s Bear Clan with students through lessons on drums, dreamcatchers and the role of Native Americans in rocket science.

Setting Families Up for Success

November 15, 2024For many families who move to Fairfax County from other countries, the Dunn Loring Welcome Center is a safe haven. There, they find staff like Community Liaison Beatriz Bucarey ready to help them learn everything from how to set up email to what forms are needed for school registration.

Fairfax County School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract

November 14, 2024Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid's contract is extended through June 2028.

FCPS This Week - November 13, 2024

November 12, 2024In this issue, read about how FCPS honors our Veterans, 38 Schools who earned Purple Stars, and how to fill out your Impact Aid Form.

Superintendent's Weekly Reflections

November 11, 2024Dr. Reid writes about all the great things happening in Fairfax County Public Schools. This past week, she visited two schools to see math professional development in action, helped celebrate Veterans Day, held meetings with employees and parents, marched in a Homecoming parade, and more!