This Week's Eagle Express

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Upcoming Events

Monday, 9/21 - Yom Kippur-Cultural Observance, No school- building closed
Month of October – Booktober!
Friday, 10/2 – PTA Movie Night featuring “Bad Guys”
October 12: Indigenous Peoples' Day- School Planning Day- no school for students
Thursday, 10/22 - Family Literacy Night
Monday, 10/26 – Picture Day
Friday 10/30: End of Quarter 1, Early Release at 1:15pm

National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.

Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Not Feeling Well?

When Your Child Can Come to School

School is better when your child is here! But we do understand that some days, they may feel unwell. Learn more about which symptoms are ok at school (like sneezing or sniffles), and when your child should stay home (if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, for example).

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call us as soon as you know your child will be absent and, if possible, let us know how long you think they will be out.

If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.

Advanced Academic Programs Information

Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K to 12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.

Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:

Fall identification: Students in grades 3 to 7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15.
Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2 to 7 may be referred by December 15.

FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services:

All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Test (NGAT).
Students in Grades 3 to 6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
Students in Grades 3 to 6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Mrs. Geck, school testing coordinator, at kageck@fcps.edu by September 30

Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings led our Advanced Academics teacher, Mrs. Heather Jenkins.

AAP Continuum of Services: September 24 from 9:15am – 10:15am
Full-Time AAP Identification: November 12^th from 3:00pm – 4:00pm

For more information, please contact Heather Jenkins, AART, at hkjenkins@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.

Early Release Wednesdays: Child Care Plans

Our first Early Release Wednesday is October 21. To help us plan for students who will need child care, please update your family's plans in SIS ParentVUE. Parents and caregivers can use the Online Verification/Update (OVU) packet to indicate whether their child will need child care on the early release Wednesdays this school year.

Open the SIS ParentVUE Account Access page and enter your username and password.
Select ‘Online Packets’ at the top right corner. The ‘Select a Packet to Begin’ page will display.
Select the Online Verification/Update packet.

If your plans change during the school year, please contact the school directly to update your child’s child care needs.

Family Life Education Preview

and Opt-Out Information

Fairfax County Public Schools offers a comprehensive Family Life Education (FLE) program beginning in kindergarten. FLE includes instruction in human growth and development and social and emotional health. The program helps students develop knowledge and skills to make healthy and responsible decisions related to relationships and their physical, emotional, and social health.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to review FLE materials. Families can access FLE lessons in Schoology using their SIS username and password.

Parents and guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out will receive alternative health instruction. To opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, please complete the digital opt-out form in the Parent Digital Consent (PDC) system. If you cannot access the digital form, contact the office to request a printed form.

2e Resources

Twice Exceptional Students: Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.

Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.

New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.

For more information, please contact Heather Jenkins, AART, at hkjenkins@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage

Save the Date!

Fall Picture Day is October 26th!

Superintendent Community Conversations

Superintendent Community Conversations

Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:

Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.

Spanish:Conversaciones Comunitarias Directamente con la Dra. ReidAcompáñenos en una serie de Conversaciones Comunitarias que se llevarán a cabo en diferentes lugares de la división escolar. Estas reuniones están abiertas a todos, incluyendo familias, estudiantes, y miembros de la comunidad. Puede asistir al evento que le resulte más conveniente, aunque no se lleve a cabo en su escuela o comunidad. Esta es una oportunidad para compartir sus opiniones, conversar directamente con la Dra. Reid y hacerle preguntas sobre temas importantes para nuestra comunidad de FCPS.

No es necesario inscribirse, pero hacerlo nos ayuda con la planificación.

Immunization Events for
FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.

Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.

Changes to Your Child's Transportation

If you need to make a change to your child's regular transportation for the day, here are best practices:

For Same-Day Changes

“I Need to Pick Up My Child Early”

You must call the school