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Family Liaison Newsletter
Issue 9, May 2026
Hello parents and families,
We have officially entered the final two months of the school year. This is a critical period as students finalize end-of-year assignments and our upper grades prepare for SOL assessments.
The end-of-year rush of exams, performances, and athletics can be stressful. Here is how you can support your child through the home stretch:
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Review Progress Positively: Focus on praising successes. If a grade is unsatisfactory, discuss it calmly to find a solution together rather than offering criticism.
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Organize for Success: Help your child "reset" their study space. A tidy, quiet area makes it easier to tackle final projects and stay focused.
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Encouragement Over Pressure: Remind your child that their effort and resilience during testing season are just as important as the results.
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Minimize Household Stress: Keep routines consistent to ensure they have the rest and "brain power" needed to finish the year strong.
Let’s work together to ensure every student feels confident as they cross the finish line!
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or concerns at nbhatia1@fcps.edu or 571-460-4334.
Nisha Bhatia, Churchill Road Family Liaison
FCPS has many resources for families designed to increase engagement and partnerships with families while fostering academic success and social-emotional growth. The Family Resource Center offers free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, tutoring services, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.The new FCPS Family Academy is a targeted outreach effort to empower and build capacity, connections, cognition, confidence, and awareness through interactive learning experiences, tools, and resources for families in FCPS through a one-stop approach.
Follow FCPS Military Families on Social Media. Stay up-to-date on all of our latest events, workshops, and resources to support our FCPS military families by following us on Facebook and Instagram.
FCPS Programs and Workshops
Kinship Part 4: Finding Supports as an Extended Family Member Raising Children with
Special Needs
Friday, May 8, 2026, 10 to 11:30 AM
In this session, we will review different types of support available to kinship families who are raising children and youth with disabilities and other specialized needs. Register here
Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS): A Military Family Orientation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, and Thursday, May 14, 2026
Military families new to FCPS or moving to FCPS soon may attend this interactive presentation. Families will learn about:
- FCPS programs, school staff, and digital resources
- Strategies to support student success
- Early enrollment for military families
- The Military Interstate Compact
This virtual presentation will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 6 to 7 p.m., and Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please fill out this Google form to register and receive the Zoom link
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Community Events and Activities
Wednesday, May 6, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 13, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday, May 27, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Old Firehouse
Information here
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Pat Hazell’s “Permanent Record”
All Ages
Saturday, May 9
7:00 - 8:30 PM
The Alden Theater
“Seinfeld” writer Pat Hazell goes in search of his own “Permanent Record” in a confessional night filled with humor, heart and humanity. Purchase tickets.
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Passport DC
EU Open House (May 9)
This event is celebrated annually in May during International Cultural Awareness month and offers programs by embassies and some of Washington, DC’s very best cultural institutions.
For more information and similar events check https://eventsdc.com/passportdc
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Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16
3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Lewinsville Park
McLean’s biggest and best annual festival is back! Live music, large and small carnival rides, gourmet food trucks, a beer and wine garden, sponsors, giveaways, 100+ exhibitors, balloon animals, games, a magician, petting zoo, amusements and much more! This event draws approximately 10,000+ patrons throughout the day. Ride tickets are sold onsite and online. Advance purchase available. Information here
The Chess Group
Friday, May 15
Friday, May 29
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Dolley Madison Library
A chess group for beginner and intermediate players. Learn to play chess, then pair off to put your skills to work. All Ages Beginner/Intermediate Information here
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Comic Bookaneers Book Club
Monday, May 18,
4:00 - 5:00 PM
Ages 9-17
Dolley Madison Library
Are you ready to delve into the world of comics? Join the Comic Bookaneers!
Our book for the month is Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega. Read it ahead of time, then join us day of for a discussion!
Books Available at the Checkout Desk. Register here.
Coding Club
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Dolley Madison Library
Information here
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Block It
Thursday, May 28, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Dolley Madison Library
All Ages / In-Person
Information here
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Chinese Culture Club
Saturday, May 30, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Dolly Madison Library
Registrations open at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 16, 2026
Welcome to the Chinese Culture Club! Join us on the last Saturday of the month to explore Chinese history, art, music, and culture through a variety of activities. All activities will be facilitated in both English and Chinese Mandarin. All Chinese language levels are welcome!
Registration Required. Please register children attending the program. Adults do not need to register.
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Jenny Lin, Piano “Melody’s Mostly Musical Day”
Family Friendly
Sunday, May 31, 2:00 PM
“Melody’s Mostly Musical Day” incorporates props and storytelling to engage the children in the audience.
A free copy of the “Melody’s Mostly Musical Day” book is included with your purchase of three or more tickets. Purchase tickets.
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K-Club
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Dolley Madison Library
Registrations open at 4:30 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Interested in learning Korean? Join K-Club! The Korean Language and Culture Club (K-Club) introduces young learners to the Korean alphabet (Hangul) and basic conversational phrases. Register here
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