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Bingo Night Returns to the Villa | Jan. 31 from 6-8pm

Join us from 6-8p on Friday, Jan. 31 for an evening of Bingo, prizes, a bountiful raffle table, and concessions (cash only, please come prepared with small bills!), brought to you by the Villa PTA. Games are free to play, raffle tickets are $1 apiece, and concessions are priced as marked. Can’t wait to see you there!

 It takes a Villa to pull off every school event – please consider volunteering or donating concessions for this family-friendly evening so we can all have fun together. The sign-up sheet is here. Thank you!

Band Concert

The 5th and 6th grade Villa band have been excitedly preparing for their winter concert to take place on Thursday, February 6th at 7PM in the gym. Please join in the audience for what promises to be an entertaining program of a variety of pieces performed by our talented musicians under the direction of Ms. Ammirati.

Frost Middle School’s Musical “Frozen, Jr”

Frost Drama will be presenting Frozen Jr. on February 7 and 8, 2025 and tickets are on sale now.  Go to this link:  https://etix.com/ticket/v/15646.

Show times:    Friday, February 7 at 7:00pm

                        Saturday, February 8 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get them now!     

Middle School Transition Matters Newsletter

The Middle School Transition Matters Newsletter: Elementary Edition is here! This Winter 2024-25 edition helps foster curiosity, self-awareness, and career readiness in elementary students. It includes practical tips, activities, and local resource ideas to connect classroom learning with real-life experiences.

Highlights include:

• Ideas for integrating transition planning into lessons and family discussions.
• Strategies to build self-awareness and explore interests.
• Fun ways to introduce career awareness through reflection, exploration, sharing, and activities.
• Hands-on group projects and pre-vocational activities to build real-world work skills.

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

Yearbook - It’s almost time to submit your order FCPS’ Proposed Construction Projects Offer Community-Wide Benefits

Fairfax County Public Schools’ updated plans for new school construction, capacity enhancements, and renovations are outlined in the proposed FY 2026-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Projects include constructing two new elementary schools; renovations at 18 elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools; and relocation of modular buildings.

The proposed CIP was presented to the School Board at the January 14 work session. A public hearing was also held January 14. The School Board will take action on the proposed CIP at its Thursday, February 6 meeting.

What Families Can Do to Fight Drug Misuse

FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.

What can families do?

Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink. 

Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success. 

Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage. 

Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors. 

Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”

Get more information on opioid awareness.

Important Upcoming Dates

January 28 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

January 31 - PTA Bingo Night

February 6 - Band Concert @ 7PM in the gym

February 7 and 8 - Frost Middle School Frozen Jr. Musical

February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

February 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

February 17 - School Closed; President’s Day Holiday

February 21 - PTA Heritage Night

March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

March 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

March 14 - School Pictures - Individual and Class

March 14 - PTA Pi/Math Night

March 26 - School Pictures - Clubs and Candids

March 28 - End of the 3rd Quarter

March 31 - School Closed; Eid al Fitr

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

Visit Fairfax County’s website for Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Whitney Villanueva, at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Dining for Dollars Night at Freddy's | Jan. 22 from 5-9pm

Our next Dining for Dollars restaurant night is coming up on Jan. 22 from 5-9pm at Freddy's (10030 Fairfax Blvd.). The Fairfax Villa PTA will receive 15% of fundraiser sales during that time through online or in-person orders -- just tell them you're supporting the Villa PTA! To participate online, order on the Freddy's mobile app or website using the code GIVEBACK; in the restaurant, tell the cashier or show them a fundraiser flyer below before you pay. Thanks for supporting your Villa community!

Bingo Night Returns to the Villa | Jan. 31 from 6-8pm

Join us from 6-8p on Friday, Jan. 31 for an evening of Bingo, prizes, a bountiful raffle table, and concessions (cash only, please come prepared with small bills!), brought to you by the Villa PTA. Games are free to play, raffle tickets are $1 apiece, and concessions are priced as marked. Can’t wait to see you there!

 It takes a Villa to pull off every school event – please consider volunteering or donating concessions for this family-friendly evening so we can all have fun together. The sign-up sheet is here. Thank you!

Yearbook - It’s almost time to submit your order Frost Middle School’s Musical “Frozen, Jr”

Frost Drama will be presenting Frozen Jr. on February 7 and 8, 2025 and tickets are on sale now.  Go to this link:  https://etix.com/ticket/v/15646.

Show times:    Friday, February 7 at 7:00pm

                        Saturday, February 8 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Tickets are selling fast so be sure to get them now!     

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Important Upcoming Dates

January 20 - School Closed; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

January 28 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

January 31 - PTA Bingo Night

February 7 and 8 - Frost Middle School Frozen Jr. Musical

February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

February 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

February 17 - School Closed; President’s Day Holiday

February 21 - PTA Heritage Night

March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

March 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

March 14 - School Pictures - Individual and Class

March 14 - PTA Pi/Math Night

March 26 - School Pictures - Clubs and Candids

March 28 - End of the 3rd Quarter

March 31 - School Closed; Eid al Fitr

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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Happy New Year and Welcome Back to School!

Welcome back to school after our Winter Break holiday and snow days!

Power of Words Presentation

We have an exciting event happening on January 15th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the Library. Our Educational Specialist for Equity and Cultural Responsiveness, Mr. Gomez Portillo, will lead us through a Power of Words session. This is an opportunity for students and families to engage in conversation about the power of words and their impact on others and how we ALL can make Fairfax Villa Elementary a more welcoming school. We hope you can join us for this powerful event.

ST Math Family Math Week

MIND Research is hosting family math week January 13 - January 17, 2025. During that time, students are encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities with their families at home that include stories with mathematical concepts connected to a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish.

Yearbook - It’s almost time to submit your order Important Upcoming Dates

January 15 - Power of Words Family Presentation 6:00-7:00 pm

January 20 - School Closed; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

January 28 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

January 31 - PTA Bingo Night

February 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

February 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

February 17 - School Closed; President’s Day Holiday

February 21 - PTA Heritage Night

March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

March 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

March 14 - PTA Pi/Math Night

March 28 - End of the 3rd Quarter

March 31 - School Closed; Eid al Fitr

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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Fairfax Villa Employee Award Winners

Thank you to everyone who submitted nominations for our employee awards. We were able to honor our award winners at our staff breakfast last week. The following are our winners for this year:

• Outstanding Teacher: Kelly D’Alessandro 2nd Grade Teacher

• Outstanding New Teacher: Morgan Crain - Intellectual Disabilities Teacher

• Outstanding School Based Leader: Shelia Sobeski - Assistant Principal

• Outstanding School-Based Professional Employee - Janet O’Lare - Special Education Department Chair

• Outstanding School-Based Operational Employee - Julie Scoville - Office Assistant

These award winners exemplify what it is to foster cooperative relationships with colleagues and our school community. They also foster an environment where diversity in all of its forms is valued and appreciated and demonstrate keeping equity at the center of their work.

Please join me in congratulating our outstanding employees at Fairfax Villa!

Winter Spirit Week Winter Sing Along

Our Annual Winter Sing Along will be held on Friday, December 20th! Each grade level will share a special song, and all our students will join together in singing an array of festive songs, including the Villa favorite, “We Wish You A Swingin’ Holiday!”  

Due to space restriction this event will be livestreamed for families to join virtually. 

Preschool, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades will have their Sing Along at 1:00pm.

Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades will have their Sing Along at 2:30pm.

We hope you can join us online for our fun and festive annual Winter Sing Along!

Zoom Information: 

Topic: Fairfax Villa Sing-along

Time: Dec 20, 2024 12:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92539361384?pwd=mBomNy8r1jbynMNsuHpsJsbwXfOaoV.1

Meeting ID: 925 3936 1384

Passcode: 410564

Thank you for your support at our Winter Bookfair! FCPS News

Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Woodson Winter Wonderland Event Important Upcoming Dates

December 14 - Woodson High School Winter Wonderland Event

December 15 - Full-time AAP Referrals and optional materials due

December 20 - Virtual Winter Sing Along (Preschool, 1, 3, 5 @ 1:00/K, 2, 4, 6 @ 2:30)

December 23-January 3 - School Closed; Winter Break

January 9 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

January 15 - Power of Words Family Presentation 6:00-7:30 pm

January 20 - School Closed; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

January 28 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

January 31 - PTA Bingo Night

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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Winter Spirit Week Winter Sing Along

Our Annual Winter Sing Along will be held on Friday, December 20th! Each grade level will share a special song, and all our students will join together in singing an array of festive songs, including the Villa favorite, “We Wish You A Swingin’ Holiday!”  

Due to space restriction this event will be livestreamed for families to join virtually. 

Preschool, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grades will have their Sing Along at 1:00pm.

Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th, and 6th grades will have their Sing Along at 2:30pm.

We hope you can join us online for our fun and festive annual Winter Sing Along!

Zoom Information: 

Topic: Fairfax Villa Sing-along

Time: Dec 20, 2024 12:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/92539361384?pwd=mBomNy8r1jbynMNsuHpsJsbwXfOaoV.1

Meeting ID: 925 3936 1384

Passcode: 410564

Our students sound ready for their Strings Concert on December 12th @ 6:00pm.

Our Pre-school students enjoyed listening to our 5th and 6th graders during their strings practice.

Winter Parties

Due to the prevalence of allergies and sensitivities in our student population, we do not typically allow food treats to be given out in class. However we understand that winter parties are a memorable time for students. We ask that you comply with class food requests and accommodations for this event. Please do not bring any snacks or food items with nuts of any kind. Please check with your teacher for a list of allergies. Thank you!

FCPS News Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. 

Learn how to help these families and discover the many resources available to support those experiencing food insecurity on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

Bundle Up With Books Over Break

Fairfax County Public Library’s winter reading adventure has begun and will continue through Friday, January 31, 2025. Visit your local FCPL branch or their Winter Reading Adventure website to register and get a sneak peek at the prizes being offered.

Check out their Winter Reading Events webpage to learn about laser tag, movie nights, crafting sessions, Noon-Year Eve celebrations, and book discussions.

Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

The Fairfax County Park Authority has rounded up its seasonal fun into a handy list of events happening across the county. 

Learn more about the Winter Wonderland and the Holiday Train at Burke Lake Park, Holiday on the Farm at Frying Pan Farm Park, the Holiday Lantern Tour at Colvin Run Mill, and many more fun events.

Woodson Winter Wonderland Event Important Upcoming Dates

December 12 - Strings Concert @ 6:00pm

December 12 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

December 14 - Woodson High School Winter Wonderland Event

December 15 - Full-time AAP Referrals and optional materials due

December 20 - Virtual Winter Sing Along (Preschool, 1, 3, 5 @ 1:00/K, 2, 4, 6 @ 2:30)

December 23-January 3 - School Closed; Winter Break

January 9 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

January 15 - Power of Words Family Presentation 6:00-7:30 pm

January 20 - School Closed; Martin Luther King Jr. Day Holiday

January 28 - End of the 2nd Quarter

January 29 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

January 31 - PTA Bingo Night

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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Thank You!

For your generous food drive donations to support our families!

And for making our Thanksgiving Luncheon such a special day for our students!

Fairfax Villa Book Fair!

Our annual Book Fair is coming soon! Our Book Fair will run from Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6th. Our evening Book Fair will be on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The book fair is a fundraiser that allows us to buy many new books for the library. We appreciate your support! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please sign up using the Sign-Up genius below.

 Sign Up Genius- Click here to volunteer!

Interested in using eWallet to provide funds for your child to shop at the Book Fair? See this video to learn more and visit our Book Fair Website for more information.

Please join us tomorrow for the Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Fairfax Villa

WHAT:   Barnes & Noble is providing a percentage of its store sales made on Saturday, Nov. 23rd.  Just use code 12814398 for purchases in the store on the 23rd or online through the 27th.  Staff will be at the store with activity stations, read alouds, and the Café will showcase student artwork!

PURPOSE:  Money from the sales will help fund the following:

• New Nonfiction Books for the Villa Library
• Read Across America (books for “Been Booked” read-alouds, contests)
• Project Lift (books given to students at-risk for literacy before Summer break)

WHERE:  Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033

WHEN:  11am-2pm for activities with Villa staff.   Sales count all day on the 23rd in the store.  Staff members will be present for fun activities from 11-2pm.  Online sales count until the 27th (Thursday before Black Friday). 

Just to note:  There will also be two author signing tables that day, YA and adult self-published graphic novelist Leonard Langford (12-3pm) and Harper Collins Middle School author Jan Gansei (at 4pm). So all ages may have interests that day.

Enjoying our Fairfax Villa Thanksgiving Luncheon with a fabulous group of 4th graders!

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

FCPS NewsEn caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

Preparación para el invierno

Resultados de la Encuesta del SEL

La lucha libre femenina es el nuevo deporte de invierno

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo. 

 

Accessing Family Life Education Materials (FLE)

Gr.  6th grade classes will be participating in Family Life Education (FLE) Human Growth and Development (HGD) lessons beginning in December. (Be on the look out for communication from teachers regarding this shortly). Grades 4 & 5 will implement their lessons the week before Spring Break.

For your convenience, the lessons and materials are available for families to view at your own pace on the All Parents/Guardian: Fairfax Villa ES Schoology Course. Detailed instructions on how to access these materials can be found here.

Additionally, the Woodson Pyramid will be hosting a Parent Preview Night for FLE on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30-6:00PM. This event provides an opportunity to ask questions and receive assistance in accessing the materials virtually.

Join us using this link: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98212425017?pwd=RMP78xMm7oJohNebVYWw54gwOiYlfE.1

We invite you also to learn more about Fairfax County's elementary FLE program on the FCPS website.

Important Upcoming Dates

November 23 - Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Fair Lakes Promenade

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2-6 - Fairfax Villa Book Fair

December 4 - Book Fair Night 5:30-7:30pm

December 5 - FLE Parent Info Night Virtual 5:30pm 

December 15 - Full-time AAP Referrals and optional materials due

December 23-January 7- School Closed; Winter Break

January 15 - Power of Words Family Presentation 6:00-7:30 pm

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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In Honor of our Veteran's SCA Food Drive

SCA is hosting a food drive for families throughout our community from November 6th through the 20th. Please consider donating the following items:

Canned foods (protein, fruit, vegetables, beans, soup, etc.), dried beans, honey, cereal/oats, pasta/mac & cheese, peanut butter, rice, instant mashed potatoes, fruit juice (plastic bottle, not glass), healthy snacks, flour, and paper plates. Please check the expiration date. We are only accepting items that are unopened and do not need refrigerating.

Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Luncheon!

Always a favorite, Fairfax Villa’s Thanksgiving Luncheon is Thursday, November 21.  Flyers with information and order forms went home in Wednesday folders this week (they are bright orange!).  We will need some additional adult help that day.  Just one hour of time!  Please see the Sign Up Genius link below for information and to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FADAF29A64-52420409-thanksgiving

Ms. Textoris and Mrs. Sobeski enjoyed camping out on the roof to show our thanks for all the community support during our Boosterthon Fundraiser.

Fairfax Villa Book Fair!

Our annual Book Fair is coming soon! Our Book Fair will run from Monday, December 2nd through Friday, December 6th. Our evening Book Fair will be on Wednesday, December 4th from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The book fair is a fundraiser that allows us to buy many new books for the library. We appreciate your support! If you would like to volunteer at the book fair, please sign up using the Sign-Up genius below.

 Sign Up Genius- Click here to volunteer!

Interested in using eWallet to provide funds for your child to shop at the Book Fair? See this video to learn more and visit our Book Fair Website for more information.

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Fairfax Villa

WHAT:   Barnes & Noble is providing a percentage of its store sales made on Saturday, Nov. 23rd.  Just use code 12814398 for purchases in the store on the 23rd or online through the 27th.  Staff will be at the store with activity stations, read alouds, and the Café will showcase student artwork!

PURPOSE:  Money from the sales will help fund the following:

• New Nonfiction Books for the Villa Library
• Read Across America (books for “Been Booked” read-alouds, contests)
• Project Lift (books given to students at-risk for literacy before Summer break)

WHERE:  Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033

WHEN:  11am-2pm for activities with Villa staff.   Sales count all day on the 23rd in the store.  Staff members will be present for fun activities from 11-2pm.  Online sales count until the 27th (Thursday before Black Friday). 

Just to note:  There will also be two author signing tables that day, YA and adult self-published graphic novelist Leonard Langford (12-3pm) and Harper Collins Middle School author Jan Gansei (at 4pm). So all ages may have interests that day.

Our first grade engineers are working on building a house so structurally sound that the Big Bad Wolf can’t blow it down! AAP Full-Time Screening Information

Reminder:  Window for AAP Full-Time Referrals closes on December 15!

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-6 who would like their student to be considered for the full-time advanced academic program must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form (and any of the optional materials) to Cat Wilkins no later than December 15. Forms for full-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for full-time services can be accepted. 

Mrs. Wilkins shared detailed information about the full-time screening process at an info meeting on 11/12/24. A recording of the meeting and the accompanying slides (in both English and Spanish) are posted in the  "All Parents/Guardians" Course in Schoology. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your parent view account. If parents/guardians have any questions that were not answered in the presentation, please contact Mrs. Wilkins at [email protected].

Mrs. Wilkins will also be holding drop-in office hours via Zoom to answer any questions at the following dates/times (zoom meetings linked):

• Monday, Nov. 18, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 
• Thursday, Dec. 5, 9:30 - 10:30 am
• Friday, Dec. 13, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

For a general overview of the Advanced Academics program, please see the recording and slides from the parent presentation that was held on 10/1/24, located in the  "All Parents/Guardians" Course in Schoology. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your parent view.

For more information on AAP in FCPS, including all forms, visit the AAP website here.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Grade 1 Testing Notification

Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition

In an effort to obtain additional information about your child, the online version of the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) will be administered to your child on Tuesday, November 19, 2024. It is important that your child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time period. It is also important that your child has had a good night’s rest and a healthy breakfast before testing.

The NNAT3 is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability without requiring the student to read, write, or speak. Students are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The NNAT3 is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.

Score reports will be provided to parents once scores become available. Typically, these reports are available several months after the test is taken. If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Mrs. Wilkins or School Test Coordinator, Shelia Sobeski, at your child's school.

 

For translations of this letter please visit https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/abilities-test-info. 

FCPS News

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.

Spanish: Reunión Comunitaria de Revisión de Límites

Las reuniones comunitarias sobre la Revisión de Límites de FCPS se llevarán a cabo en cada una de las seis regiones de la división. Le animamos a asistir a la reunión en nuestra región, que tendrá lugar el Lunes, 2 de diciembre, 6:30-8 p.m., en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria de Westfield. 

Por favor, inscríbase con antelación haciendo clic en la fecha. Habrá servicio de interpretación. 

Si no puede asistir en esta fecha, consulte la lista completa de reuniones en el sitio web de la Revisión integral de límites escolares. 

 

Important Upcoming Dates

November 15 - PTA Dance Party

November 17 - Federal Impact Aid Survey Due

November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

November 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Old Dominion Pizza

November 20 - 5th Grade Ukulele Concert at 7pm

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch - Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

November 23 - Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Fair Lakes Promenade

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 2-6 - Fairfax Villa Book Fair

December 4 - Book Fair Night 5:30-7:30pm

December 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Taco Rock

December 23-January 7- School Closed; Winter Break

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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SCA Food Drive

SCA is hosting a food drive for families throughout our community from November 6th through the 20th. Please consider donating the following items:

Canned foods (protein, fruit, vegetables, beans, soup, etc.), dried beans, honey, cereal/oats, pasta/mac & cheese, peanut butter, rice, instant mashed potatoes, fruit juice (plastic bottle, not glass), healthy snacks, flour, and paper plates. Please check the expiration date. We are only accepting items that are unopened and do not need refrigerating. 

Fairfax Villa Staff and students showed off their creativity and spirit during our Book Character Day.

AAP Parent Information Meetings

Cat Wilkins, Fairfax Villa’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), will be sharing detailed information about the Full-Time AAP screening process in a virtual parent meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is intended for parents of 2nd-6th grade students who are interested in referring for Full-Time AAP services. The deadline for Full-Time referrals is December 15.

Here is the information for the Zoom meeting:

Join URL:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91079357146?pwd=upU2QL5GsbA9V1Wb4WGMIAfqVpss6r.1&from=addon

Meeting ID:

910 7935 7146

Passcode:

928721

Mrs. Wilkins previously presented an overview of AAP services at a meeting on 10/1/24. If you would like to view the recording and slides (available in English and Spanish) from that meeting, please visit the "All Parents/Guardians" Course in Schoology. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your parent view.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is fast approaching - Monday, November 11.  Fairfax Villa would like to honor Villa military families by creating a Veteran’s Wall in our lobby.  If you have military family members, whether they be active, retired or deceased, and would like to participate, please fill out the google form.  Make sure you fill out a separate form for each family member.  Military family members can be moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sons & daughters.

The deadline to fill out the google form is Friday, November 8.  We look forward to honoring all of our Fairfax Villa Military family members.  Thank you all for your service.

Veterans Day Google Form

Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Luncheon!

Always a favorite, Fairfax Villa’s Thanksgiving Luncheon is Thursday, November 21.  Flyers with information and order forms went home in Wednesday folders this week (they are bright orange!).  We will need some additional adult help that day.  Just one hour of time!  Please see the Sign Up Genius link below for information and to sign up.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FADAF29A64-52420409-thanksgiving

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Fairfax Villa

WHAT:   Barnes & Noble is providing a percentage of its store sales made on Saturday, Nov. 23rd.  Just use code 12814398 for purchases in the store on the 23rd or online through the 27th.  Staff will be at the store with activity stations, read alouds, and the Café will showcase student artwork!

PURPOSE:  Money from the sales will help fund the following:

• New Nonfiction Books for the Villa Library
• Read Across America (books for “Been Booked” read-alouds, contests)
• Project Lift (books given to students at-risk for literacy before Summer break)

WHERE:  Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033

WHEN:  11am-2pm for activities with Villa staff.   Sales count all day on the 23rd in the store.  Staff members will be present for fun activities from 11-2pm.  Online sales count until the 27th (Thursday before Black Friday). 

Just to note:  There will also be two author signing tables that day, YA and adult self-published graphic novelist Leonard Langford (12-3pm) and Harper Collins Middle School author Jan Gansei (at 4pm). So all ages may have interests that day.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available online in SIS ParentVUE. If you have not already filled out the form online, we will provide paper forms in November. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important, because information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

Please watch this video and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page for more information.  

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Spanish:Actualizaciones de las Calificaciones de Lenguaje para la Escuela Primaria

Nuestros maestros han estado trabajando duro enseñando con el nuevo currículo de Artes del Lenguaje, ¡y estamos emocionados de ayudar a todos nuestros estudiantes a convertirse en fuertes lectores y escritores! Este año también tenemos nuevas evaluaciones, que es como comprobamos si su estudiante necesita ayuda adicional con la lectura y la escritura, y los nuevos Estándares de Aprendizaje (SOLs).

Debido a estos cambios, ahora estamos enseñando todas las habilidades de Artes del Lenguaje que su hijo necesita saber (y comprobar si necesitan ayuda adicional) durante todo el año escolar, en lugar de diferentes habilidades cada trimestre. Aunque estas habilidades serán nuevas para su hijo al principio del año, el objetivo es que su hijo se fortalezca en todas sus nuevas habilidades al final del año.

Esto significa que cuando reciba el informe de progreso de su hijo el mes que viene, puede que tenga un aspecto diferente. El profesor de su hijo le dará más información sobre los nuevos informes de progreso y sobre cómo nos aseguramos de que su hijo reciba la ayuda adicional que pueda necesitar. También puede encontrar más información en la página web de Calificaciones y Reportes de FCPS.

También tendremos nuevas maneras para que usted ayude a su niño a practicar sus habilidades de lectura y escritura en casa. ¡Estos recursos vienen pronto!

Important Upcoming Dates

November 4 - Student Holiday; School Planning Day for Teachers

November 5 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

November 11 - School Closed; Veteran’s Day

November 12 - AAP Parent Information Zoom Meeting at 7pm

November 14 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

November 15 - PTA Dance Party

November 17 - Federal Impact Aid Survey Due

November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

November 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Old Dominion Pizza

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch - Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

November 23 - Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Fair Lakes Promenade

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Taco Rock

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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FALL PICTURE RETAKE DAY – Wednesday, Oct. 30

Was your student absent for the original picture day?  Or are you not happy with the pictures that you received?  Then you are in luck!  Picture Retake Day is Wednesday, Oct. 30.  For initial pictures, we do have order forms in the office.  If you would like one ahead of time, please contact the office.  There will also be order forms available the day of. 

 If your student will be having their picture retaken, they MUST bring the original picture packet with them and turn them in to the photographer.  If the student forgets or leaves them at home, new pictures will be taken, but they will not be released/sent out until the originals are returned.

 If you have any specific questions about your photos or order, please contact Barksdale directly at 800/220-7667.  For all other questions, please contact Julie Scoville in the office at 703/267-2800.

We will also need some additional parent volunteer help that day.  If you are available to help with crowd control and line flow, please sign up on the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805094FADAF29A64-52418223-2024

SCA Food Drive

SCA is hosting a food drive for families throughout our community. Please consider donating the following items:

Canned foods (protein, fruit, vegetables, beans, soup, etc.), dried beans, honey, cereal/oats, pasta/mac & cheese, peanut butter, rice, instant mashed potatoes, fruit juice (plastic bottle, not glass), healthy snacks, flour, and paper plates. Please check the expiration date. We are only accepting items that are unopened and do not need refrigerating.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is fast approaching - Monday, November 11.  Fairfax Villa would like to honor Villa military families by creating a Veteran’s Wall in our lobby.  If you have military family members, whether they be active, retired or deceased, and would like to participate, please fill out the google form.  Make sure you fill out a separate form for each family member.  Military family members can be moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sons & daughters.

The deadline to fill out the google form is Friday, November 8.  We look forward to honoring all of our Fairfax Villa Military family members.  Thank you all for your service.

Veterans Day Google Form

Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Luncheon!

We are looking forward to hosting our families for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21st. Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details.

Barnes & Noble Fundraiser for Fairfax Villa

WHAT:   Barnes & Noble is providing a % of its store sales made on Saturday, Nov. 23rd (Saturday before Thanksgiving).  Just use this code 12814398 for purchases in the store on the 23rd or online through the 27th.  Staff will be at the store with activity stations, read alouds, and the Café will showcase student artwork!

PURPOSE:  Money from the sales will help fund the following:

• New Nonfiction Books for the Villa Library
• Read Across America (books for “Been Booked” read-alouds, contests)
• Project Lift (books given to students at-risk for literacy before Summer break)

WHERE:  Barnes & Noble, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA 22033

WHEN:  11am-2pm for activities with Villa staff.   Sales count all day on the 23rd in the store.  Staff members will be present for fun activities from 11-2pm.  Online sales count until the 27th (Thursday before Black Friday). 

Just to note:  There will also be two author signing tables that day, YA and adult self-published graphic novelist Leonard Langford (12-3pm) and Harper Collins Middle School author Jan Gansei (at 4pm). So all ages may have interests that day.

Diwali is coming!

If your family celebrates Diwali, we invite you to send in a picture that represents the ways in which your family observes the holiday. Pictures will be placed on a bulletin board to share with our school community. Please put your student’s name and homeroom teacher on the back of any pictures you would like returned. Questions? Please reach out to Mx. Gaskins, [email protected].

AAP Parent Information Meetings

Cat Wilkins, Fairfax Villa’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), will be sharing detailed information about the Full-Time AAP screening process in a virtual parent meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is intended for parents of 2nd-6th grade students who are interested in referring for Full-Time AAP services. The deadline for Full-Time referrals is December 15.

Here is the information for the Zoom meeting:

Join URL:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91079357146?pwd=upU2QL5GsbA9V1Wb4WGMIAfqVpss6r.1&from=addon

Meeting ID:

910 7935 7146

Passcode:

928721

Mrs. Wilkins previously presented an overview of AAP services at a meeting on 10/1/24. If you would like to view the recording and slides (available in English and Spanish) from that meeting, please visit the "All Parents/Guardians" Course in Schoology. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your parent view.

Carter G. Woodson High School’s Rededication Ceremony

Students, elected officials and FCPS leadership cut a ribbon to represent the change in name to C.G. Woodson High School.

Important Upcoming Dates

October 30 - Fall Picture Retakes

October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release 

November 1 - School Closed; Diwali and All Saints Day

November 4 - Student Holiday; School Planning Day for Teachers

November 5 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

November 11 - School Closed; Veteran’s Day

November 12 - AAP Parent Information Zoom Meeting at 7pm

November 14 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

November 15 - PTA Dance Party

November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

November 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Old Dominion Pizza

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch - Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

November 23 - Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Fair Lakes Promenade

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Taco Rock

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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The Fairfax Villa Dragon’s Team for the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia’s 20th annual DSANV Buddy Walk®

Our team showed up for this walk in record numbers and with top donation dollars. Way to go team!

 

Thank you for supporting our school and community!

 

Diwali is coming!

If your family celebrates Diwali, we invite you to send in a picture that represents the ways in which your family observes the holiday. Pictures will be placed on a bulletin board to share with our school community. Please put your student’s name and homeroom teacher on the back of any pictures you would like returned. Questions? Please reach out to Mx. Gaskins, [email protected].

Fourth grade shows their athletic wear spirit during Digital Citizenship Spirit Week!

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is fast approaching - Monday, November 11.  Fairfax Villa would like to honor Villa military families by creating a Veteran’s Wall in our lobby.  If you have military family members, whether they be active, retired or deceased, and would like to participate, please fill out the google form.  Make sure you fill out a separate form for each family member.  Military family members can be moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sons & daughters.

The deadline to fill out the google form is Friday, November 8.  We look forward to honoring all of our Fairfax Villa Military family members.  Thank you all for your service.

Veterans Day Google Form

AAP Parent Information Meetings

Cat Wilkins, Fairfax Villa’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), will be sharing detailed information about the Full-Time AAP screening process in a virtual parent meeting on Tuesday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m. This meeting is intended for parents of 2nd-6th grade students who are interested in referring for Full-Time AAP services. The deadline for Full-Time referrals is December 15.

Here is the information for the Zoom meeting:

Join URL:

https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/91079357146?pwd=upU2QL5GsbA9V1Wb4WGMIAfqVpss6r.1&from=addon

Meeting ID:

910 7935 7146

Passcode:

928721

Mrs. Wilkins previously presented an overview of AAP services at a meeting on 10/1/24. If you would like to view the recording and slides (available in English and Spanish) from that meeting, please visit the "All Parents/Guardians" Course in Schoology. Please note that you will need to be logged in with your parent view.

Kindergarten shows off their hobbies for Hobby Day! 

Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Luncheon!

We are looking forward to hosting our families for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21! Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details.

Some students in Ms. DeHart’s class wear yellow for Digital Citizenship Spirit Week!

Health Information and Emergency Care Forms

The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.

These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet. 

For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.

Dr. Reid’s Strategic Plan Important Upcoming Dates

October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

October 24 - PTA Spirit Night at Oh George!

October 30 - Fall Picture Retakes

October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release 

November 1 - School Closed; Diwali and All Saints Day

November 4 - Student Holiday; School Planning Day for Teachers

November 5 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

November 11 - School Closed; Veteran’s Day

November 14 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

November 15 - PTA Dance Party

November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

November 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Old Dominion Pizza

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch - Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Taco Rock

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

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October 21st Early Release Required Survey

Our next Early Release Monday is October 21st. To ensure a safe dismissal for all our students you must complete this October 21st Survey as soon as possible. The survey has been updated to include information for families with one, or multiple, students. The survey includes dismissal time and how they are getting home. The deadline for completing the survey is October 17th. You will be able to make edits to your survey response, if needed, until October 17th. On our early release day, October 21st, the front office will not be able to change dismissal times after 11:00 to ensure the safety of our students. We are building our transportation rosters based on your survey responses, so please ensure they contain accurate and updated information.

Students who attend SACC will be able to go to their SACC program at the 1:00 pm early release time. Please mark that choice in the survey if your child is enrolled in SACC and will be going there at the Early Release time.

We need all families to fill out this updated survey. It is crucial we hear from everyone to create accurate rosters for dismissal on October 21st. Thank you for your attention to this very important survey. Please reach out to the front office with any questions or for assistance.

Save the Date for Our Thanksgiving Luncheon!

We are looking forward to hosting our families for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 21! Please save the date and stay tuned for additional details.

National School Lunch Week

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers. 

This School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. Also, new menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback. 

Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? Nutrition Services now has printable menus. 

Spanish:Celebrando el poder de los almuerzos escolares

Múltiples estudios demuestran que los almuerzos escolares son importantes para apoyar la salud general de los estudiantes al mejorar sus dietas y combatir la inseguridad alimentaria. Los estudiantes que comen almuerzos escolares consumen más frutas, vegetales, y fibra que sus compañeros. 

Esta Semana de Almuerzo Escolar, los Servicios de Alimentos y Nutrición (FNS) de FCPS les recuerda a las familias que están dedicados a proveer comidas sabrosas, saludables, sostenibles y enfocadas en los estudiantes. Nuevos artículos de menú han sido lanzados este año basado en la retroalimentación de los estudiantes. 

¿Quieres saber lo que hay para el desayuno o el almuerzo? Los Servicios de Nutrición ahora tienen menús para imprimir disponibles.

Ms. Werrlein's class creates number games.

CogAT Notification - Testing Notification

All students in second grade and select students in grade 4-6 have received a testing notification in their testing folders. Some of these notifications require guardians to return information. Please be sure to return this form as soon as you can.

It is important that your child attend school on these testing days. If your child must miss school during this time period and your child does not have another ability test result in their student record, they will have an opportunity to take another ability test later this fall.

The purpose of the CogAT is to provide information about students’ developed abilities in verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal reasoning. The types of tasks included in the test are based on content that children are likely to have experienced in school. However, the way questions are asked and specific test content are not necessarily what children have previously experienced. Children are not expected to know the answers to all questions and will be given opportunities to practice sample items before taking the test. The CogAT is an abilities test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way they would for an achievement test.

Score reports will be provided to parents once results become available. Typically, these reports are available before winter break. If you have any questions about this test, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher (AART), Ms. Wilkins, or either of our school test coordinators, Ms. Sobeski or Ms. Hachwi. 

Various translations are available here. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• The Power of School Lunches
• Upcoming Community Conversations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

• Spanish:En caso de que se lo haya perdido en FCPS This Week, la división escolar compartió actualizaciones sobre los siguientes temas y otros:

• Más información sobre Lexia para la Alfabetización
• El poder de los almuerzos escolares
• Próximas conversaciones con la comunidad

Lea FCPS Esta Semana para aprender más sobre estos temas. Si aún no recibe este boletín semanal, suscríbase hoy mismo.

Important Upcoming Dates

October 14 - Student Holiday; Staff Development Day

October 18 - PTA Fall Festival 6pm - 8pm

October 21 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

October 24 - PTA Spirit Night at Oh George!

October 30 - Fall Picture Retakes

October 31 - 2 Hour Early Release 

November 1 - School Closed; Diwali and All Saints Day

November 4 - Student Holiday; School Planning Day for Teachers

November 5 - Student Holiday; Teacher Workday

November 11 - School Closed; Veteran’s Day

November 14 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

November 15 - PTA Dance Party

November 18 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

November 20 - PTA Spirit Night at Old Dominion Pizza

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch - Advanced Ticket Purchase Required

November 27-29 - School Closed; Thanksgiving Holiday

December 19 - PTA Spirit Night at Taco Rock

Be Informed; Stay Involved!

• Fairfax Villa Events Calendar
• FCPS School Year Calendar
• Sign up for News You Choose 
• Join the Fairfax Villa PTA
• Substitute Teaching Opportunities
• Monitor your student's academics with a SIS Parent Account
• Recognize an FCPS Employee at FCPS Cares
• Mental Health Resources and Emergency Services Information

10900 Santa Clara Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030  |  Main Office: 703-267-2800
Attendance: 703-267-2828 | Web | Twitter | Contact Us