Did you know that every school has a Family Liaison? Family Liaisons welcome and orient new families to the school and community, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, call Aldrin at 703-904-3800 and ask for Sarah Connolly.  Sara habla español 

Family liaisons serve as an important link between families and schools. They represent a variety of cultures, languages, and races, and can help families access the information and assistance they need to support their children and ensure their academic success.

Find out how family liaisons can support you and your family.

Aldrin Messages News & Information

• Aldrin messages from Mr. Wolfe.

NEWS YOU CHOOSE

• View Aldrin's News You Choose.
• Sign up to receive Aldrin News through News You Choose.
• You need to actively select which newsletters you wish to receive from FCPS and Aldrin ES

SCHOOLOGY

• Aldrin Parent / Guardians Schoology Course | Log in using your SISParentVUE account.
• Learn more about Schoology
• Look for the next communication about how to log into Schoology 
• Once you have your SIS ParentVUE account, please log in at lms.fcps.edu  - https://lms.fcps.edu/

SIS PARENT VUE ACCOUNT Needed to Access Schoology

• Make sure you have registered for a SIS/ParentVUE account
• Access Schoology, student test scores, and student information
• Updates will be complete to see Schoology and the classroom teacher after the 2nd week in August.
• Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Please fill out all school forms each year.

1. Digital Consent

2. Student work to be published on the web

3. Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

4. Laptop use and responsibility

Information on FCPS Opt-Out Forms

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) wants all parents to understand its policies regarding:

• Parents’ rights to inspect, and to consent or opt out, before their child participates in certain surveys administered to students.
• Parents’ rights to inspect instructional materials used as part of the educational curriculum.
• FCPS’ maintenance, retention, and disclosure rules regarding student scholastic records including parents and eligible students’ rights to inspect such records, to request an amendment to such records and to opt out of disclosure of directory information about the student.
• FCPS’ disclosure of student information for graduation photographs or other similar purposes and the right of parents and eligible students to opt out of this disclosure.
• FCPS’ disclosure of secondary school students’ names, addresses, and telephone numbers to military recruiters and the right of parents and students to opt out of this disclosure.
• Parents’ right to opt out of any physical examination of their child is not required by state law.
• The FCPS school counseling program and parents’ right to opt out their child from participation in academic, career, and social or emotional counseling.
• The process by which parents and students may file complaints if they believe their rights as referenced above have been violated.
• Student participation in the Library Equity Access Pass Project, and the rights of parents to refuse participation in the program.

Please view information about opting your child out of FLE lessons.

Have you signed up? Student Information System (SIS) PVUE is an essential tool for parents/guardians to keep up with their student’s attendance, grade book assignments and grades, report cards, and more. If you have not yet created a PVUE account, please activate your account now to keep informed.

• Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Your SIS Parent account also allows you to access your child's courses in Schoology.

Parent Support Request - Student Information System (SIS)

Reset Password - This link will assist you in resetting your password for your SIS ParentVUE .

The following opt-outs will be available in SIS ParentVUE: 

• Tutor.com Access
• SEL Screener Participation
• Counseling Opt Out
• Transportation Intent
• Home Internet Access

Any parent/guardian that is associated with a student, and has a SIS ParentVUE account, can update these opt-outs, as needed, by going to the “Student Information” tab and clicking “Edit Information”. 

the following opt-outs will be available in SIS ParentVUE at the beginning of each school year: 

• Tutor.com Access (was available April 2022)
• SEL Screener Participation
• Counseling Opt-Out
• Transportation Intent
• Home Internet Access

Any parent/guardian that is associated with a student, and has a SIS ParentVUE account, can update these opt-outs, as needed, by going to the “Student Information” tab and clicking “Edit Information”. 

Learn how you can view your child's Schoology courses and communicate with their teachers.

You will need your SIS Parent account activated to log into Schoology as a parent.

Parent Support Request - Schoology

Did you know you can change your emergency contact information yourself?  You sure can!  Just log in to your Parent SIS account login and make any changes there! If you can’t remember your password, just click the “forgot password” link.

Need help creating a SIS ParentVue account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Find a tutor, search for libraries, find FCPS resources and sign up for FREE Parent Resource Center Workshops.

Does your child need homework help or feedback on writing? How about a practice quiz to get ready for a test? Tutor.com is open to FCPS students in all grades, on-demand, 24/7! Tutors are available in multiple languages. Learn more   View this FAQ

Students will be able to access Tutor.com through a link in Schoology.

No cost to families.

Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request.

Spanish
Tutor.com provee servicios para todos los estudiantes

¿Su estudiante necesita ayuda con la tarea o para prepararse para un examen? No lo olvide, los estudiantes de FCPS todavía tienen acceso sin costo a Tutor.com 24/7. 

¿Tiene preguntas sobre el servicio? Vea esta Preguntas Frecuentes.

Korean:
모든 학생을 위한 Tutor.com 서비스
숙제나 시험 준비에 도움이 필요한 학생이 있나요?
잊지 마세요, FCPS 학생은 이와 관련된 도움을 받을 수 있도록, 24시간 연중무휴 Tutor.com을 무료로 이용할 수 있습니다.

서비스에 대한 질문이 있으신가요? 자주 묻는 질의응답을 확인해 보세요. 

Online textbooks, emergency preparedness, parenting classes, renting FCPS facilities, and more.

Families play an important role in helping children prepare for kindergarten and having a successful school year. Visit the following pages to learn how to actively support your kindergartener:

• Success in Kindergarten Parent Strategies – Learn how to provide a smoother transition to kindergarten (available in nine languages).
• Early Childhood Tips – FCPS’ Early Partnership Team shares information on a wide variety of topics covering learning, feelings, and development.
• Kindergarten Year at a Glance – Find out what your kindergartener will learn throughout the year.

Schoology Parent Course

• PDF - Parent Presentation - in Schoology
• Video - Parent Information Session - Full Presentation
• Video - Parent Session Core 5 -  Grades K - 3rd
• Video - Parent Session PowerUP - Grades 4th - 6th
• Video - Lexia Data Reporting

Fairfax County Public Schools has the following resources available to assist families of students with special needs. 

• The Office of Special Education Procedural Support helps staff, families, and students with the implementation of and compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, as amended. 

   

• The Family Resource Center (FRC) offers free webinars, consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Sign up for their newsletter. Contact the FRC at @email or call 703-204-2941.

• Kathy Murphy, the assistant ombuds for special education, provides information and support to caregivers and students regarding special education and Section 504 services. Contact the Ombuds Office by submitting a question, calling 571-423-4014, or emailing @email. 

Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education has updated the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. This state guide was developed to help those involved in special education including families, teachers, school administrators, advocates, and  students.

 

• Spanish:
  Recursos de Educación Especial para Familias
  Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax tienen los siguientes recursos disponibles para ayudar a las familias de estudiantes con necesidades especiales. 
  
   
  • La Oficina de Apoyo Procesal de Educación Especial ayuda al personal, las familias y los estudiantes con la implementación y el cumplimiento de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) y la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación, según enmendada. 
    
     
  • El Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC) ofrece seminarios web gratuitos, consultas, una biblioteca y recursos para ayudar a los adultos a apoyar el éxito de todos los estudiantes, incluidos aquellos con dificultades de aprendizaje, necesidades especiales y discapacidades. Suscríbete a su boletín de noticias. Póngase en contacto con el FRC en @email o llame al 703-204-2941.
    
     
  • Kathy Murphy, asistente de la Oficina del Ombuds para educación especial, proporciona información y apoyo a los cuidadores y a los estudiantes en relación con la educación especial y los servicios de la Sección 504. Para contactar a la Oficina del Ombuds, puede enviar su pregunta por correo electrónico a @email o llamar al 571-423-4014. 

Adicionalmente, el Departamento de Educación de Virginia ha actualizado la Guia para Familias de Virginia sobre la Educación Especial. Esta guía estatal fue desarrollada para ayudar a quienes participan en la educación especial, incluyendo familias, maestros, administradores escolares, defensores y estudiantes.

• Korean:
  가족을 위한 특수 교육 자료

페어팩스 카운티 공립학교는 특별한 도움이 필요한 학생의 가족을 돕기 위해 다음과 같은 자료를 제공합니다. 

• 특수 교육 절차 지원 사무소는 교직원, 가족, 학생이 장애인 교육법(IDEA) 및 개정된 재활법 섹션 504를 이행하고 준수할 수 있도록 도와줍니다. 
  
   
• 가족 자원 센터(FRC)는 무료 온라인 세미나, 상담, 도서 대출, 자료 제공을 통해 학습 장애, 특별한 도움이 필요한 학생, 장애가 있는 학생을 포함한 모든 학생의 성공을 지원합니다. 뉴스레터에 가입하세요. FRC에 문의하려면 @email 또는 703-204-2941로 문의하세요.
  
   
• 특수 교육 부 옴부즈맨인 Kathy Murphy는 특수 교육 및 섹션 504 서비스와 관련하여 보호자와 학생에게 정보와 지원을 제공합니다. 질문을 제출하거나 571-423-4014로 전화하거나 @email 으로 이메일을 보내 옴부즈 사무실에 연락하시기 바랍니다. 

또한 버지니아주 교육부는 버지니아주 가족을 위한 특수 교육 가이드를 업데이트했습니다. 이 주 가이드는 가족, 교사, 학교 행정 담당자, 대변인, 학생 등 특수 교육에 관련된 사람들을 돕기 위해 개발되었습니다.

• Virginia Literacy Partnership provides ways to help parents learn about a certain topic or find activities to do at home with your child.
• Computer games for literacy skills.
• How to help your child with comprehension
• How to support your child's writing
• and much more.

TESTING

Learn about FCPS testing and links to testing prep sites.

Resources for parents for SOLs and WIDA for English Students of Other Languages (ESOL)

Test Anxiety Presentation - 3/19/24 - Test Anxiety for Parents Presentation 23-24(Final2).pdf

Test Anxiety - You Tube

Helping Kids Cope with Test Anxiety - You Tube

Updates have been made to the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener Parent/Guardian Report and Guide for families of students in grades 3-12.  The updates further emphasize how SEL Screener results are used to support school and districtwide planning, in addition to support for individual students. 

Spring SEL Screener results will be mailed home to families in mid-May.  Translated reports are available on the FCPS SEL Screener Website. 

FAMILY AGREEMENT

Family Media Agreement

FAMILY TIPS

Pre-K to 2 Family Tips

K-5 Family Tips

Grade 6 Family Tips

SEL CONVERSATIONS IN DIGITAL LIFE

Grade K - 5 Family Conversations

Grade 6 Family Conversations

ALL COMMON SENSE MEDIA  - ACTIVITIES, TIP, AND RESOURCES

Common Sense Media Page

Resources are available in (English version & Spanish version)  and include:

• Managing Devices and Screen Time
• Homework Help and Test Prep
• Digital Wellbeing
• Celebrating Identity and Community
• Affordable Connectivity Program Information

FCPS has adopted Common Sense Media Digital Citizenship Curriculum

Common Sense Media Curriculum

Digital Parenting the Autistic Child: A three-part resource guide from FOSI (Family Online Safety Institute)

• Part 1: Special Needs Requires Special Attention
• Part 2: Not All Screentime is Created Equal
• Part 3: Introducing Boundaries and Embracing Unplugging

Technology @ Home

Identity Awareness, Protection and Management Guide (Excellent resource with social media privacy setting smart cards)

Parent Technology Help Desk:833-921-3277">1-833-921-3277

PARENT AND STUDENT IT SUPPORT PORTAL

PARENT AND STUDENT IT SELF HELP HUB

Google Play Parent Controls - Android Users

Parent Controls - iPhone, iPad, and iTouch Users

How Parents Can Address Social Media Challenges

Social Media Basics for Parents

Selecting Quality Content for your Family

Parenting in the Digital Age

Screen Activity Reports for Parents

What is it?

Parents can submit a request for a weekly email report with a summary
of their child’s FCPS device Internet activity.

How can parents get access?

Parents can simply submit a request on the Tech Support for Families
page (https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/technology-support-families).

What will parents need to provide?

Before submitting a request, parents/guardians will need the enrolling
parent email address on file in our Student Information System, as well
as the Student ID for their child.

How can parents learn more about what is available?

For more information about the report and additional features available
to parents, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Report information page
(https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/lightspeed-parent-reports).

Tips by Text Program - These social media graphics promote the Tips by Text program and include English and Spanish versions.

Talking Points - Download and Resources

Easy and safe communication between families and schools.

What is TalkingPoints?

TalkingPoints is an easy and safe way for families can communicate in their home languages with their child’s teachers for free. We will be using this platform to communicate with you about your child’s education and progress.

How can families use TalkingPoints?

There are two ways families can use TalkingPoints.

• School and teacher messages will come directly to the phone number that is registered in our system as a SMS text or through the TalkingPoints Parent App.

• You can reply by text or through the app.

Families will receive messages in the language they have listed as their correspondence language. Families can reply in any language and the message will be translated into English for the school. If families prefer to not receive text messages from TalkingPoints, they can reply with "GOODBYE" at any time.

The FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention public website has been updated to include a video to educate parents on what bullying is (according to the Students Rights and Responsibilities document) and what they can expect when a bullying allegation is reported to a school administrator.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a COVID-19 Testing Locator website, which can help families find no-cost COVID-19 testing sites.

The locator is part of the CDC’s Increasing Community Access to Testing (ICATT) program, which focuses on at-risk communities. Testing is available at pharmacies and other locations and is provided at no cost to individuals with or without health insurance and in areas with an increased demand for testing. 

More information via the CDC’s recent announcement is available at the following link:

https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2023/s0124-testing.html

Clinic and Health Services

“Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. Eating disorders are not fads or phases, and can have serious consequences for health, productivity, and relationships.”

In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a webpage with detailed information and resources to be provided to parents and guardians of Fairfax County Public Schools. This information may be found at the FCPS Eating Disorders webpage.

On our Aldrin Mental Health Wellness page, you will find many resources that support mental health and wellness.

• Mental Health and Emergency Services
• Meet our counselors
• FCPS Healthy Minds Blog
• School counseling / Mental Health Resources
• Videos from our Mental Health Team
• Resources to cope with feelings and stress
• How to talk to your child about Coronavirus
• Student Health and Wellness
• Student Health Services - Health and Safety Guidance

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.”

Visit the FCPS website for more information.

Korean:
약물 오남용을 막기 위해 가족이 할 수 있는 일

FCPS는 교직원, 학부모/보호자, 학생과 함께 오피오이드 유행에(opioid epidemic) 대한 인식을 높이기 위해 최선을 다하고 있습니다. 함께라면, 학생들의 건강과 행복을 지킬 수 있습니다.

가족은 무엇을 해야 할까요?

• 미성년자의 음주 및 기타 약물 오남용을 반대하는 모습을 보여주세요. 10~18세 청소년의 80% 이상이 부모의 영향이 음주 여부 결정에 가장 큰 영향을 미친다고 답했습니다. 
• 자녀의 건강, 웰빙, 성공에 관심이 있다는 것을 보여주세요. 
• 알코올 및 기타 약물에 대한 좋은 정보를 제공한다는 것을 보여주세요. FCPS 오피오이드 인식 증진 웹페이지에서 유용한 자료를 확인하세요. 
• 자녀에게 주의를 기울이고 위험한 행동을 하지 못하게 하십시오. 
• 음주와 약물 사용을 피하기 위한 자녀의 기술과 전략을 길러주세요. 가족에게 암호 단어를 문자로 보내거나 "싫어/안돼"라고 말하는 방법을 연습하는 등, 자녀가 술과 약물에 대한 결정에 직면했을 때 어떻게 할 것인지에 대해 자녀와 함께 대화하십시오.

자세한 정보는 FCPS 웹사이트를 방문하시기 바랍니다.

SEL instructional materials featured on the site include: VDOE SEL standards and curriculum framework, resources to support Morning Meeting, Closing Circle, and Responsive Advisory Meeting as well as information on the SEL Screener. Learn more.

Learn tips and strategies for student wellness.

• Zones of Regulation website
• Create a Zones Check-in for home - YouTube
• Helpful strategies used at home to help your child's teacher - ZonesSampleLettertoTeacher-1.pdf
• The Zones Chart with helpful I feel and I can do suggestions - ZonesChartPDF(good).pdf
• Zones of Regulation Emotion Chart and Coping Strategies - Chart of Coping Strategies
• Zones Book Nook - Recommended books to help students with their feeling in relations to The Zones of Regulation

The Zones of Regulation App®

An interactive tool that provides a fun way to assist in developing real-life regulation skills. Learners will be taken on an adventure through a town filled with exciting learning opportunities around Zones concepts, rewards, and mini games. Currently available for download on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Chromebook (Android Compatible). One app download may be used for up to 8 unique learners.

Your child brings you a draft of a report for school. The first thing you see is a misspelled word. If you start by pointing that out, your child may become immediately discouraged and resistant. Instead, use the PNP method to make it easier for your child to hear your constructive comments. 

© 2022 The Parent Institute, a Division of PaperClip Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Get more tips for parents and other family engagement resources.

Family Liaison

Did you know that every school has a Family Liaison? Family Liaisons welcome and orient new families to the school and community, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, call Aldrin at 703-904-3800 and ask for Sarah Connolly.  Sarah habla español 

View our Parent Hanbook

When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
 

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
 

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent. 

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
 

Spanish:

🤒 Cuándo un Estudiante Debe Quedarse en Casa y No Ir a la Escuela

Tanto si los estudiantes faltan a clase por enfermedad como por cualquier otro motivo, faltar a clase conlleva una pérdida de aprendizaje. 

Ayude a su estudiante a tener éxito animándolo a asistir todos los días posibles, pero asegúrese de que su estudiante se quede en casa si está enfermo. Visite el sitio web de FCPS para obtener información sobre cuándo debe mantener a su hijo en casa. 
 

Si su hijo tiene una enfermedad crónica, asegúrese de notificar a su maestro, para que se le pueda proporcionar asistencia si es necesario. Por favor contáctenos tan pronto sepa que su hijo estará ausente. 

Lea más sobre cómo las familias pueden ayudar a formar buenos hábitos de asistencia.

Korean:
🤒 언제 학생은 집에 있어야 할까요?

학생들이 질병이나 다른 이유로 학교에 출석하지 않는다 하더라도 학교를 나오지 않으면 학습 손실로 이어집니다.

최소의 기간 동안 학생이 학교를 빠지도록 도와야 합니다. 그러나 학생이 아플 경우 집에 머물러 쉴 수 있도록 도와주십시오. 언제 자녀가 집에 있어야 할지에 관련된 정보는 FCPS 웹사이트를 통해 알아보실 수 있습니다.

자녀가 만성 질환을 앓고 있는 경우, 학교 측에서 그에 알맞은 도움을 제공할 수 있도록 선생님께 알려야 합니다. 자녀가 결석한다면 즉시 연락하여 알려주십시오.

가족분들은 좋은 출석 습관들이기를 읽어보실 수 있습니다.

In FCPS, we all belong. From the first day of school, to the last day of school, every child matters. If your student is having a hard time finishing the year strong and attending school, please contact a trusted adult at the school—a teacher, counselor, or administrator. Visit our website for more attendance resources. 

• Spanish:
  Asiste a la escuela hoy; para tener éxito mañana. ¡Todo Pertenecemos Aqui!
  Todos pertenecemos a FCPS. Desde el primer día de escuela, hasta el último día de escuela, cada niño importa. Si su estudiante está teniendo dificultades para terminar el año con fuerza y asistir a la escuela, por favor contacte a un adulto de confianza en la escuela-un maestro, consejero o administrador. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener más recursos sobre la asistencia.
   
• Korean:
  출석은 오늘, 학업 성취는 내일. 우리는 모두 이곳에 속해있습니다!

우리 모두는 FCPS에서 소속감을 갖습니다. 우리 학교에서는 등교 첫날부터 마지막 날까지 모든 학생이 소중합니다. 학생이 한 해를 힘차게 마무리하고 학교에 출석하는 데 어려움을 겪고 있다면 학교의 신뢰할 수 있는 성인 (교사, 카운슬러, 행정직원)에게 연락하시기 바랍니다. 더 많은 출석 관련 자료를 보시려면 웹사이트를 방문하세요. 

BUS ROUTES AND BELL SCHEDULES - Who to contact, safety, school bus services, and link to delayed bus route information.

Questions and Concerns

If parents have other questions or concerns regarding transportation, they may call the school principal or the Area Transportation Office.

Area I Transportation    - 703-446-2150
Area II Transportation   - 703-446-2050
Area III Transportation  - 703-249-7000
Area IV Transportation - 703-249-7100

The following resources are available to all FCPS families. Visit the links below to learn more about workshops and classes for families, digital and printable resources for early childhood, mental health, military families, special education, multilingual, and wellness topics.

• Parent Resource Center Webinar Registration and Schedule
• Parent Resource Center Workshops and Webinars on YouTube
• Parent Resource Center Digital Resources
• Student Safety and Wellness Resources
• Digital Citizenship Resources
• Social-Emotional Learning Resources
• Multilingual Podcast
• Quick Tips Family Engagement Library (English and Spanish)
• Parent Information Phone Line (available in eight languages for parents who do not speak English)
• Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

Family Liaison

Did you know that every school has a Family Liaison? Family Liaisons welcome and orient new families to the school and community, and help them understand the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. They can also help connect families to resources in the community. Family liaisons might also assist a family in transitioning to a new school and encourage family-school partnerships to help ensure their student's success and healthy development.

If you have questions or would like more information, call Aldrin at 703-904-3800 and ask for Sarah Connolly.  Sara habla español 

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) have updated school COVID-19 recommendations following the new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) respiratory virus guidance.  

The COVID-19 isolation period of 5 days is no longer recommended. 

The new respiratory virus guidance applies to respiratory viral illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). 

Students who have symptoms of, tested positive for, or have been diagnosed with, a respiratory virus e.g., COVID-19, influenza, RSV may return to school when: 

• Student is fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
• The student’s symptoms have improved or resolved 
• Students should follow additional precautions as outlined per the CDC upon resumption of normal activities

Keeping Students and Staff Members Safe at School.

FCPS Intranet

• Trailer of the safety video
• Know your Security Scenarios video
• Lockdown FAQs
• Parent/Guardian Tips
• Terms and Procedures for Emergency Response

FCPS’ Office of Family and School Partnerships would like to remind families of some of the many resources available to them:
 

• Bilingual community liaisons support student registrars by providing families with information about school and community services offered in Fairfax County. Liaisons are available to help families speaking Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. Once registered at a school, families can contact their family liaison for assistance. 
• Early literacy programs are available to Fairfax County residents for parents of children up to 5 years old. These programs help prepare children for school and build confidence in parents as their child’s first teacher. They also help parents become active partners in their child’s education. Programs are available in African-Heritage, Arabic, Spanish, and Korean. 
• Parent Information Phone Lines are available in eight languages for parents who speak languages other than English. 
• A Multilingual Family Podcast is produced by the offices of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family and School Partnerships, and Professional Learning and Equity. It covers important information for parents in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean. 
• ESOL services are available in Fairfax County not only for students but also for adults and families. Information on Spring classes will be posted in March 2023. 

 Visit the Family Engagement webpage for more resources.
 

Spanish:
Recursos Multiculturales y Lingüísticos 
La Oficina de Asociaciones Familiares y Escolares desea recordar a las familias algunos de los recursos disponibles para ellos.
 

• Los enlaces comunitarios bilingües apoyan a los registradores de estudiantes proporcionando a las familias información sobre los servicios escolares y comunitarios que se ofrecen en el condado de Fairfax. Los enlaces están disponibles para ayudar a las familias que hablan Español, Coreano y Árabe. Una vez inscritos en una escuela, las familias pueden ponerse en contacto con su enlace familiar para obtener ayuda. 
• Los programas de alfabetización preescolar ayudan a preparar a los niños para la escuela y a fomentar la confianza de los padres como primeros maestros de sus hijos. También ayudan a los padres a convertirse en socios activos en la educación de sus hijos. Los programas están disponibles en Árabe, Español, Coreano y Herencia Africana.
• Las Líneas Telefónicas de Información para Padres están disponibles en ocho idiomas para los padres que hablan otros idiomas distintos del Inglés. 
• Un Podcast Multilingüe para Familias es producido por las oficinas de Inglés para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas (ESOL), Asociaciones Familiares y Escolares, y Aprendizaje Profesional y de Equidad. Cubre información importante para los padres en Inglés, Español, Árabe y Coreano. 
• Los servicios de ESOL están disponibles en el Condado de Fairfax no sólo para los estudiantes en las escuelas, sino también para los adultos. La información sobre las clases de primavera se publicará en marzo de 2023. 

Hay más recursos disponibles en la página web de participación familiar. 
 

Korean:
다문화 및 언어 자원 지원

전국 가정 참여의 달 동안 가족・학교 파트너십 사무소는 가족분들이 이용할 수 있는 몇 가지 자원을 알려드리고자 합니다. 추가 자료는 가족 참여 웹페이지에서 이용하실 수 있습니다. 

• 이중언어 커뮤니티 리에종 연락 담당자는 페어팩스 카운티에서 제공되는 학교 및 커뮤니티(지역사회) 서비스에 대한 정보를 가족에게 제공 및 학생 등록을 지원합니다. 리에종은 스페인어, 한국어 및 아랍어로 가족 지원을 돕고 있습니다. 학교에 등록이 된 다음, 가족은 패밀리 리에종 (가족 연락 담당자)에게 도움을 구할 수 있습니다. 
• Early Literacy (초기 문해력) 프로그램은 페어팩스 카운티 주민중 5세 이하의 자녀 부모님을 대상으로 운영되는 영어 교육 프로그램입니다. 학교에 진학하기 전 자녀가 학교에 적을 할 수 있도록 돕고, 학부모가 자신감을 느끼고 첫 선생님을 만날 수 있도록 돕습니다. 또한 부모가 자녀 교육에 적극적인 파트너가 될 수 있도록 돕습니다. 프로그램은 아프리카에서 온 아프리칸, 아랍인, 스페인어 구사 가족, 한국인 가족을 위해 준비되어 있습니다. 
• 학부모 정보 전화선은 영어 이외의 언어를 사용하는 부모를 위해 8개 국어로 제공됩니다. 
• 다국어 가족 팟캐스트는 영어가 모국어가 아닌 학생들이 학교에서 별도로 영어를 배우는 과정인 타 언어 사용자들을 위한 영어 (ESOL), 가족・학교 파트너십, 전문 학습・평등 사무소에서 제작합니다. 학부모가 알아야 할 중요 정보를 영어, 스페인어, 아랍어 그리고 한국어로 다룹니다. 
• ESOL 서비스는 페어팩스 카운티에서 학교 학생뿐만 아니라 성인에게도 제공합니다. 봄학기 정보는 2023년 3월에 게시됩니다. 

FCPS WEBSITE - Online textbooks, emergency preparedness, parenting classes, renting FCPS facilities, and more.

Workshops and Webinars for Caregivers Available on YouTube

Sign Up for Family Resource Center Newsletters

Meet the Family Resource Center

The Family Resource Center Library for Families and Staff

Follow the Family Resource Center Online

Workshops and Webinars for Caregivers Available on YouTube

The Family Resource Center offers a range of workshops and webinars on YouTube to help families and educators support student success. Topics covered in these videos include executive functioning, challenging behavior, autism, early childhood, digital citizenship, ADHD, mindfulness, calm parenting, special education, military-connected families, and twice-exceptional students. Contact the Family Resource Center at @email or 703-204-3941 for more information.

Sign Up for Family Resource Center Newsletters

Don’t miss any of the helpful resources and webinars offered by the Family Resource Center! Get on their mailing list today. 

Enter your email address on the News You Choose platform. Look for the FRC under “Family Engagement. Remember to click Submit. 

Meet the Family Resource Center

The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families/caregivers, educators, and community members. Visit us at the Dunn Loring Center for Family Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105. Contact us at 703-204-3941 @email. 

We provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students,

including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Those services include free consultations and resources, free webinars and workshops, a free lending library, and we maintain the FCPS tutor list. Contact us to get the list of FCPS employees who are available to tutor. 

The Family Resource Center offers free, confidential in-person, videoconference, and phone consultations for families and FCPS staff. We can brainstorm strategies and possible solutions to help you address your concerns by drawing upon resources and support from FCPS, as well as community, state, and national centers. Contact us to set up an appointment. 

The Family Resource Center Lending Library contains more than 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children. We can send any materials to

your child’s school or FCPS office.

The Family Resource Center Library for Families and Staff

The Family Resource Center (FRC) Library contains more than 10,000 books, eBooks, DVDs, and CDs on topics related to parenting and educating all children, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. 

Families and staff can check out up to six items and keep them for three weeks. Contact the FRC at @email or 703‐204‐3941 for help locating resources to support you, your child, or your CHILD. Call ahead and they can have resources available for you to pick up, or they can be shipped to any FCPS school or office. 

Visit the FRC Lending Library at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105. 

Follow the Family Resource Center Online

The FCPS Family Resource Center (FRC) offers a welcoming and engaging environment for families/caregivers, educators, and community members. Bookmark these links to access resources from the Family Resource Center (FRC):
 

• YouTube 
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Newsletters
• Website

Visit us at the Dunn Loring Center for Family Services, 2334 Gallows Road, Entrance 1, Room 105. Contact us at 703-204-3941 @email. 

Recognize a staff member who goes above and beyond.

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story below, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees.

Welcome to the FCPS Parent Resource Center

Our staff is available by phone 703-204-3941 or email @email.  We’re here to help.

Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road, Room 105
Dunn Loring, Virginia 22027

We offer a welcoming and engaging environment for families, educators, and community members. We provide access to information and resources to support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities.

The success of our strategic planning process depends on our entire community being engaged. Watch as some of our amazing elementary students share their hopes and ideas for the future of schools. Also, stay tuned for information on upcoming opportunities to participate in the development of FCPS’ Strategic Plan. 

Why Do We Need a Strategic Plan? 
The Strategic Planning process is well underway, with the Community Forums beginning in less than three weeks. But why do we need a new strategic plan? 

Similar to a roadmap, a strategic plan clearly defines the best route for us to take in the years ahead to reach our goals. Our students are preparing for careers that don’t exist today. In order to keep pace with these needs, we need to rethink our plans for the future—and how we will best serve our students for this new era. 

Register Now for Community Forums!

Visit our Strategic Planning webpage for the schedule of Community Forums. Register for the one that is most convenient for you and get more information on our exciting Strategic Planning process!

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¿Por qué Necesitamos un Plan Estratégico? 

El proceso de planificación estratégica está muy avanzado, y los foros comunitarios comenzarán en menos de tres semanas. Pero, ¿por qué necesitamos un nuevo plan estratégico? 

Similar a un mapa de carreteras, un plan estratégico define claramente la mejor ruta que debemos seguir en los próximos años para alcanzar nuestros objetivos. Nuestros alumnos se preparan para carreras que hoy no existen. Para seguir el ritmo de estas necesidades, tenemos que replantearnos nuestros planes de futuro y la mejor manera de servir a nuestros estudiantes en esta nueva era. 

¡Inscríbase Ahora en los Foros Comunitarios!

Visite nuestra página web de Planificación Estratégica para consultar el calendario de Foros Comunitarios. Inscríbase en el que más le convenga y obtenga más información sobre nuestro apasionante proceso de planificación estratégica.

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Korean:
왜 전략계획이 필요할까요?

전략계획이 물 흐르듯 진행되고 있습니다. 커뮤니티 포럼이 3주 안으로 진행될 예정입니다. 왜 새로운 전략계획이 필요할까요?

전략계획은 로드맵과 비슷한 역할을 합니다. 전략계획은 향후 몇 년간 저희가 세운 목표를 최고의 경로로 도달할 수 있도록 명확하게 정의합니다. 우리 학생들은 오늘날 존재하지 않는 직업을 준비하고 있습니다. 이러한 요구를 맞추기 위해 저희는 미래에 대한 계획과, 이 새로운 시대에 저희가 어떻게 하면 학생들을 가장 잘 도울 수 있는지 재고해야 합니다.

지금 바로 커뮤니티 포럼에 신청하세요!
전략계획 웹 페이지를 방문하여 커뮤니티 포럼 날짜들을 확인하여 주시기를 바랍니다. 편하신 시간대의 날짜 선택 및 신청을 하여 주시기를 바랍니다. 더불어 기타 참여와 관련된 사항을 확인하십시오. 

If your family qualifies for free or reduced lunch prices, we ask that you please submit your application as soon as possible.

Learn more about the FRM program here. This is an annual requirement.

View lunch prices and account information.

The FCPS Office of the Ombudsman provides an independent, confidential resource for students, families, community members, and employees who are seeking informal help to answer questions, resolve concerns, and voice complaints regarding FCPS matters. The Office of the Ombudsman reports to the Chief Equity Officer. 

What is an Ombuds? 

Staff from the Ombuds Office are happy to meet with schools, parent groups, and community organizations to talk more about their work and how they can assist parents and employees. Feel free to contact them at the email below to invite them to speak to your school or group. 

English:
Did you know that FCPS has an Office of the Ombuds that is available to support you? An ombuds is someone who helps resolve conflict by facilitating communications and sharing available resources. The Office of the Ombuds works as an independent confidential resource to help students, families, community members, and employees get questions answered, resolve concerns, and voice complaints regarding FCPS matters. 

The ombuds is available to: 

• Share strategies for parents to improve communication with, and between, school and home.
• Help to resolve disagreements between parents and schools or disagreements involving employees in the workplace.
• Provide ideas to foster parent participation in Individual Education Plan (IEP) and 504 Plan meetings.

They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
 

If you have concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds, please call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, You may also submit a question. 

Spanish
La Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo de FCPS está emocionada de celebrar el Día del Ombuds el 13 de Octubre del 2022. Un ombuds es alguien que ayuda a resolver conflictos facilitando la comunicación y compartiendo los recursos disponibles. La Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo de FCPS trabaja como un recurso independiente y confidencial para ayudar a los estudiantes, familias, miembros de la comunidad y empleados a obtener respuestas a sus preguntas, resolver sus preocupaciones y expresar sus quejas con respecto a los asuntos de FCPS.  

El ombuds está disponible para: 

• Compartir estrategias para que los padres mejoren la comunicación con, y entre, la escuela y el hogar.
• Ayudar a resolver desacuerdos entre los padres y las escuelas o desacuerdos que involucran a los empleados en el lugar de trabajo.
• Proporcionar ideas para fomentar la participación de los padres en las reuniones del Plan de Educación Individual (IEP) y del Plan 504.

No cambian ni toman decisiones, políticas o reglamentos; no toman partido ni proporcionan asesoramiento legal.

Cualquier persona que tenga preocupaciones, preguntas o quejas que compartir con la Oficina del Defensor del Pueblo puede hacerlo llamando a nuestra oficina al 571-423-4014, enviando un correo electrónico a @email, o visitando nuestra página web, donde puede enviar una pregunta.
 

Korean
FCPS의 옴부즈맨 사무소는 2022년 10월 13일 옴부즈맨의 날을 축하하게 되어 기쁩니다. 옴부즈맨은 원활한 의사소통 및 함께 사용할 수 있는 자원을 공유함으로써 고충을 해결하는 데 도움이 되는 사람입니다. FCPS 옴부즈맨 사무소는 학생, 가족, 지역 사회 구성원 및 직원이 FCPS와 당면한 문제와 관련하여 질문에 대한 답변을 얻고 우려 사항을 해결하며 불만을 표명할 수 있도록 돕는 독립 행정 감찰관입니다. 

옴부즈맨의 역량:

• 학부모가 학교 및 가정과의 의사소통을 보다 더 잘 할 수 있도록 전략적인 방안을 안내해 드립니다.
• 학부모와 학교 간의 의견 차이 또는 직장 내 직원과 관련된 의견 충돌을 해결하는 데 도움을 줍니다.
• 학부모 개별 교육 프로그램 (IEP) 및 504 계획 회의에 참여할 수 있도록 아이디어를 제공해 줍니다.

옴부즈맨은 어떠한 결정의 변경도 결론도 내리지 않으며, 정책 혹은 규정을 만들거나; 누구의 편을 들지도; 법률 자문을 제공하지도 않습니다.

옴부즈맨 사무소와 공유해야 할 우려 사항, 질문 또는 불만 사항이 있는 사람은 누구나 571-423-4014로 사무실에 전화하시거나, [email protected]로 이메일을 보내시거나, 또는 웹사이트를 방문하시어 질문을 제출하실 수도 있습니다. 

Parent Information Phone Lines

FCPS offers telephone support to parents who do not speak English as their first language.

FCPS language lines are available in eight different languages to assist parents who do not speak English as their first language. A school system employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday. The caller will provide you with the requested information, arrange for you to speak with the appropriate school employee, or connect you with the resource that you are looking to find.

FCPS Informational Flyers for Parents

Welcome to the School Age Child Care (SACC) Program- a great place to be a child!

SACC provides fun, safe and educational care for children in kindergarten-sixth grade before school, after school and during school vacations in most Fairfax County public elementary schools. Children with special needs are fully included in all SACC centers. In addition, SACC programs at Key and Kilmer Centers serve youth, ages 5-21, with multiple types of disabilities. SACC offers a sliding fee scale for income eligible families.

The SACC program serves children five days a week, Monday-Friday.

Before School - 7 a.m. until school begins.

After School - End of school day until 6:15 p.m. SACC service begins when the children are dismissed
from school.

Winter/Spring/Summer Programs - Full-day winter, spring and summer programs are offered at a
number of consolidated sites throughout the county.

Comprehensive health and safety protocols are followed at all locations.

FCPS Transportation Services

Sign up for the Bus Delay Notification System, learn about safety routes, kiss and ride, and who to contact.

If you have concerns about your child's school bus transportation, speak to the transportation supervisor responsible for your school or call the Office of Transportation Services at 703-446-2000.

For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), you will need to contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

The Office of Transportation Services is responsible for providing safe and efficient transportation of all eligible students to and from schools and school activities each day. To accomplish this monumental task, a team of dedicated routing, safety, and administrative specialists combined with a host of drivers and attendants work together to maintain a high level of service for all of our clients.

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made. 

❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made. 
 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place where we will post an emergency weather closing. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and plan for childcare if appropriate.

Spanish:
❄️ Preparativos para el Invierno

El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. El tiempo de invierno llegará pronto. Mire este video para ver cómo deciden cuándo hay que cerrar las escuelas debido al clima. 

El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente el primer lugar donde publicaremos cuando haya un cierre de emergencia por el clima. Otros canales de comunicación serán usados lo más pronto posible incluyendo correo electrónico, texto, medios sociales, y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. 

Asegúrese de planificar para la temporada de invierno. Asegúrese de que su información de contacto esté actualizada en SIS ParentVUE, marque el sitio web de FCPS, y planifique para el cuidado de niños si es apropiado.

 

Korean: ❄️ 겨울 날씨 대비하기

눈 깜짝할 사이에 겨울 날씨가 찾아올 거예요! 이 비디오를 보고 날씨와 관련된 휴교 결정이 어떻게 내려지는지 알아보세요. 

일반적으로 악천후로 인한 휴교는 FCPS 웹사이트에서 가장 먼저 게시됩니다. 또한 이메일, 문자, 소셜 미디어, 뉴스 방송국 등 다른 커뮤니케이션 채널을 통해 가능한 한 빨리 휴교 결정을 알아보실 수 있습니다. 학교 일정과 관련하여 저희가 어떤 커뮤니케이션 수단을 사용하는지 자세히 알아보세요. 

겨울철을 대비해 계획을 세우시기를 바랍니다. 학생 정보시스템 SIS ParentVUE에 연락처 정보가 최신 상태인지 확인하시고, FCPS 웹사이트를 즐겨찾기에 추가하시고, 필요한 경우 자녀 돌봄 계획을 세우고. 

At Home - Technology Readiness Steps for Students

1. Log onto your laptop with your student ID and password.
2. Connect your laptop to your internet connection.
3. Login to Google account.  In the Chrome browser, go to www.fcpsschools.net, and sign in with your fcpsschools.net account.
4. Log into Schoology. Make sure you can access your courses.
5. If you have any issues with these steps from home, go to the Tech Support for Families page, to submit a ticket for support.

Additional Tech Resource Information

• https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/technology-support-families

FCPS will be returning to its previous procedure for snow days for the 2023-24 school year. There will be no virtual learning when school is closed due to bad weather. 

During snow days, students may still access Tutor.com, complete any supplemental learning opportunities recommended by their teachers, and view educational programming (available online and on public access television channels):

• Elementary school instruction – Red Apple 21.
• Middle school instruction – Channel 25.
• High school instruction – Channel 99.

Eleven snow days are built into FCPS’ existing calendar. Eliminating virtual learning days will enable us to maximize students’ in-person learning and provide equitable access to instruction and student services.