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July 6-July 28 | 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (Students)

July 5-July 31 | 8:00 am to 3:30 pm (Teachers)

 

July 10 - July 28  - 9:40 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.

Contact - Craig Coraggio @email

FCPS offers many different camps for the summer.  Learn more.

Summer Fun for All! Summer Camps and Adapted Recreation 

The Family Resource Center has recently published a list with dozens of summer camps including general camps, camps for students with a variety of needs, and camps for children of military personnel. They’ve also prepared a list of adapted resources, sorted by activity, that are inclusive for children and adults of various physical abilities. 

The Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and support for all families and school staff. They offer a free library, confidential consultations, and informational webinars. For more information, call 703-204-3941, email @email or visit their website.

Spanish:
¡Diversión Durante el Verano para Todos! Campamentos de Verano y Actividades Recreativas Adaptadas
El Centro de Recursos Familiares ha publicado recientemente una lista con decenas de campamentos de verano que incluyen campamentos generales, campamentos para estudiantes con diversas necesidades y campamentos para hijos de militares. También han preparado una lista de recursos adaptados, ordenados por actividades, que son inclusivos para niños y adultos con distintas capacidades físicas.

El Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC) proporciona recursos y apoyo a todas las familias y al personal escolar. Ofrecen una biblioteca gratuita, consultas confidenciales y seminarios web informativos. Para más información, llame al 703-204-3941, envíe un correo electrónico a @email o visite su sitio web.
 

Korean:
올여름 모두를 위한 즐거움! 여름 캠프 및 맞춤형 여름 활동

가족 자원 센터는 최근 일반 캠프, 다양한 도움이 필요한 학생을 위한 캠프, 군인 자녀를 위한 캠프 등 수십 개의 여름 캠프 목록을 발표했습니다. 또한 다양한 신체적 능력을 가진 어린이와 성인을 위한 활동별로 분류된 맞춤형 자원 목록도 준비하였습니다. 

가족 자원 센터 (FRC)는 모든 가족과 교직원을 위한 자원과 지원을 제공합니다. 무료 도서관, 비밀 상담, 정보 웨비나를 제공합니다. 자세한 내용은 전화 703-204-3941, 이메일 @email 또는 웹사이트를 참조하세요.  

June 26 - August 4 - 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Contact: Margo Digbeu @email

Suggested Books for Summer Reading: Rising 1^st grade - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

 

If your child is a beginning reader, check these out:

Wordless Books and Label Books

Pancakes for Breakfast by Tomie DePaola

The Snowman by Raymond Briggs

Ben’s Dream by Chris Van Allsburg

Carl series by Alexandra Day

Goodnight, Gorilla by Peggy Rothman

Here Comes the Cat by Frank Asch

I Read Signs by Tana Hoban

School Bus by Donald Crews

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels A-4, check these out:

Do You Want to be My Friend? By Eric Carle

We Are Painting by Francie Alexander

We Read by Wiley Blevins

What Has Wheels? by Karen Hoenecke

Dogs by Amy Levin

Flowers Have Colors by Janelle Cherrington

Brown Bear, Brown Bear by Bill Martin

Flying by Donald Crews

Open Wide by Robin Mitchell

Bears in the Night by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Blue Bug series by Virginia Poulet

I Like Books by Anthony Browne

Monster and the Baby by Virginia Mueller

Oops! by Mercer Mayer

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 6-10, check these out:

Big Egg by Molly Coxe

Big Friend, Little Friend by Eloise Greenfield

Danny series by Mia Coulter

A Funny Man by Patrica Jensen

Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman

It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Our House Had a Mouse by Denise Worthington

Ten Cats Have Hats: A Counting Book by Jean Marzollo

Biscuit series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Cookie’s Week by Cindy Ward

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle

Is This You? by Ruth Krauss

Just Like Daddy by Frank Asch

Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 12-14, check these out:

Awful Waffles by D.H. Williams

The Big Fat Worm by Nancy Van Laan

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

Gone Fishing by Erlene Long

I Am Planet Earth by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Caterpillar by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Seed by Jean Marzollo

Just for You by Mercer Mayer

Rabbit’s Party by Eve Bunting

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

Andy (That’s My Name) by Tomie DePaola

Building a House by Byron Barton

Captain Cat by Syd Hoff

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff

It’s George! by Miriam Cohen

Morris the Moose by Bernard Wiseman

The Tool Box by Anne Rockwell

 

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

Suggested Books for Summer Reading, Rising 2^nd graders - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 6-10, check these out:

Big Egg by Molly Coxe

Big Friend, Little Friend by Eloise Greenfield

Danny series by Mia Coulter

A Funny Man by Patrica Jensen

Go, Dog, Go! by P.D. Eastman

It Looked Like Spilt Milk by Charles Shaw

Our House Had a Mouse by Denise Worthington

Ten Cats Have Hats: A Counting Book by Jean Marzollo

Biscuit series by Alyssa Satin Capucilli

Cookie’s Week by Cindy Ward

Does a Kangaroo Have a Mother Too? by Eric Carle

Is This You? by Ruth Krauss

Just Like Daddy by Frank Asch

Rosie’s Walk by Pat Hutchins

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 12-14, check these out:

Awful Waffles by D.H. Williams

The Big Fat Worm by Nancy Van Laan

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

Gone Fishing by Erlene Long

I Am Planet Earth by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Caterpillar by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Seed by Jean Marzollo

Just for You by Mercer Mayer

Rabbit’s Party by Eve Bunting

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

Andy (That’s My Name) by Tomie DePaola

Building a House by Byron Barton

Captain Cat by Syd Hoff

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff

It’s George! by Miriam Cohen

Morris the Moose by Bernard Wiseman

The Tool Box by Anne Rockwell

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 16-20, check these out:

Curious George series by H.A. Rey

Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel

Fox series by James Marshall

Franklin series by Bourgeois and Clark

Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton series by Cynthia Rylant

Little Bear series by Else Minarik

Arthur series by Lillian Hoban

Frances series by Russell Hoban

Nate the Great series by Sharmat

Dragon series by Dave Pilkey

Case of series by Crosby Bonsall

Commander Toad series by Jane Yolen

M&M series by Pat Ross

Good News by Barbara Brenner

Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus

My Best Friend by Pat Hutchins

The Napping House by Don & Audrey Wood

Bear’s Bargain by Frank Asch

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Christmas in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Deer in the Wood by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Lighthouse Children by Syd Hoff

Albert the Albatross by Syd Hoff

Grizzwold by Syd Hoff

Mrs. Brice’s Mice by Syd Hoff

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

Best Nest by P.D. Eastman

Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Eastman

 

If your child has been reading DRA level 24, check these out:

Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parish

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

Cam Jansen series by David Adler

Chang’s Paper Pony by Eleanor Coerr

Josefina Story Quilt by Eleanor Coerr

The Case of the Cool-Itch Kid by Patricia Reilly Giff

The Clue at the Zoo by Patricia Reilly Giff

December Secrets by Patricia Reilly Giff

Fancy Feet by Patricia Reilly Giff (and most other titles by this author)

George and Martha series by James Marshall

Horrible Harry series by Suzy Kline

It Takes a Village by J. Cowen-Fletcher

Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald

Little Bill series by Bill Cosby

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Pee Wee Scouts series by Judy Delton

Pinky and Rex series by James Howe

Space Dog series by Natalie Standiford

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

 

Suggested Books for Summer Reading, Rising 3^rd graders  - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 12-14, check these out:

Awful Waffles by D.H. Williams

The Big Fat Worm by Nancy Van Laan

The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss

Gone Fishing by Erlene Long

I Am Planet Earth by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Caterpillar by Jean Marzollo

I’m a Seed by Jean Marzollo

Just for You by Mercer Mayer

Rabbit’s Party by Eve Bunting

Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw

Andy (That’s My Name) by Tomie DePaola

Building a House by Byron Barton

Captain Cat by Syd Hoff

Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff

Sammy the Seal by Syd Hoff

It’s George! by Miriam Cohen

Morris the Moose by Bernard Wiseman

The Tool Box by Anne Rockwell

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 16-20, check these out:

Curious George series by H.A. Rey

Frog and Toad series by Arnold Lobel

Fox series by James Marshall

Franklin series by Bourgeois and Clark

Henry and Mudge series by Cynthia Rylant

Poppleton series by Cynthia Rylant

Little Bear series by Else Minarik

Arthur series by Lillian Hoban

Frances series by Russell Hoban

Nate the Great series by Sharmat

Dragon series by Dave Pilkey

Case of series by Crosby Bonsall

Commander Toad series by Jane Yolen

M&M series by Pat Ross

Good News by Barbara Brenner

Hattie and the Fox by Mem Fox

Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus

My Best Friend by Pat Hutchins

The Napping House by Don & Audrey Wood

Bear’s Bargain by Frank Asch

Bringing the Rain to Kapiti Plain by Verna Aardema

The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss

Christmas in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Deer in the Wood by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Lighthouse Children by Syd Hoff

Albert the Albatross by Syd Hoff

Grizzwold by Syd Hoff

Mrs. Brice’s Mice by Syd Hoff

Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman

Best Nest by P.D. Eastman

Big Dog, Little Dog by P.D. Eastman

 

If your child has been reading DRA level 24, check these out:

Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parish

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

Cam Jansen series by David Adler

Chang’s Paper Pony by Eleanor Coerr

Josefina Story Quilt by Eleanor Coerr

The Case of the Cool-Itch Kid by Patricia Reilly Giff

The Clue at the Zoo by Patricia Reilly Giff

December Secrets by Patricia Reilly Giff

Fancy Feet by Patricia Reilly Giff (and most other titles by this author)

George and Martha series by James Marshall

Horrible Harry series by Suzy Kline

It Takes a Village by J. Cowen-Fletcher

Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald

Little Bill series by Bill Cosby

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Pee Wee Scouts series by Judy Delton

Pinky and Rex series by James Howe

Space Dog series by Natalie Standiford

 

If your child has been reading DRA levels 28-30, check these out:

Arthur series by Marc Brown

Buster series by Marc Brown

Berenstain Bears series by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Blue Ribbon Blues by Jerry Spinelli

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams

Cherries and Cherry Pits by Vera B. Williams

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Catch That Pass! by Christopher Matt

Centerfield Ballhawk by Christopher Matt

The Counterfeit Tackle by Christopher Matt

Dirtbike Runaway by Christopher Matt (and most other titles by this author)

Day of the Dragon King by Mary Pope Osborne

Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

Dingoes at Dinnertime by Mary Pope Osborne (and other titles by this author)

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume

Little House Friends by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House Farm Days by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Farmer Boy Days by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Littles series by John Peterson

Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar

A Picture Book of series (biographies) by David Adler

Sophie series by Dick King-Smith

Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger

Danger Guys series by Tony Abbott

Herbie Jones series by Suzy Kline

Incredible Animal Adventures by Jean Craighead George

Julian series by Ann Cameron

The Leftovers series by Tristan Howard

Max Malone series by Charlotte Herman

 

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

 

Suggested Summer Reading, Rising 4^th graders  - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

 

If your child has been DRA level 24, check these out:

Amelia Bedelia series by Peggy Parish

The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Pinkwater

Cam Jansen series by David Adler

Chang’s Paper Pony by Eleanor Coerr

Josefina Story Quilt by Eleanor Coerr

The Case of the Cool-Itch Kid by Patricia Reilly Giff

The Clue at the Zoo by Patricia Reilly Giff

December Secrets by Patricia Reilly Giff

Fancy Feet by Patricia Reilly Giff (and most other titles by this author)

George and Martha series by James Marshall

Horrible Harry series by Suzy Kline

It Takes a Village by J. Cowen-Fletcher

Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald

Little Bill series by Bill Cosby

Make Way for Ducklings by Robert McCloskey

Pee Wee Scouts series by Judy Delton

Pinky and Rex series by James Howe

Space Dog series by Natalie Standiford

 

If your child has been DRA levels 28-30, check these out:

Arthur series by Marc Brown

Buster series by Marc Brown

Berenstain Bears series by Stan & Jan Berenstain

Blue Ribbon Blues by Jerry Spinelli

Blueberries for Sal by Robert McCloskey

A Chair for My Mother by Vera B. Williams

Cherries and Cherry Pits by Vera B. Williams

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs by Judi Barrett

Catch That Pass! by Christopher Matt

Centerfield Ballhawk by Christopher Matt

The Counterfeit Tackle by Christopher Matt

Dirtbike Runaway by Christopher Matt (and most other titles by this author)

Day of the Dragon King by Mary Pope Osborne

Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osborne

Dingoes at Dinnertime by Mary Pope Osborne (and other titles by this author)

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume

Little House Friends by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little House Farm Days by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Farmer Boy Days by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Littles series by John Peterson

Marvin Redpost series by Louis Sachar

A Picture Book of series (biographies) by David Adler

Sophie series by Dick King-Smith

Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger

Danger Guys series by Tony Abbott

Herbie Jones series by Suzy Kline

Incredible Animal Adventures by Jean Craighead George

Julian series by Ann Cameron

The Leftovers series by Tristan Howard

Max Malone series by Charlotte Herman

 

If your child has been DRA levels 34+, check these out:

Baby-Sitters Club series by Ann M. Martin

Stacey series by Ann M. Martin

Angel Park series by Dean Hughes

Back Home by Gloria Jean Pinkney

The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Henry and Ribsy by Beverly Cleary

Ramona series by Beverly Cleary

The Lightweight Rocket and Other Cases by Seymour Simon (and other titles by this author)

Meg Mackintosh series by Lucinda Landon

Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle series by Betty MacDonald

Pony Pals series by Jeanne Betancourt

Pippi Longstocking series by Astrid Lindgren

The Secret Valley by Clyde Robert Bulla (and other titles by this author)

Summer Whales by Eve Bunting

Someday a Tree by Eve Bunting

Best Enemies series by Kathleen Leverich

El Chino by Allen Say

Encyclopedia Brown series by Mordecai Richler

The Magic School Bus series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen

Time Warp Trio series by Jon Scieszka

Yang series by Lensey Namioka

 

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

 

Suggested Summer Reading, Rising 5th graders  - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

Remember! MyON and Tumblebooks will still be available online during the summer!
Adventures of Ali Baba Berenstein	Hurwitz, Joanna
Aldo series*	Hurwitz, Joanna
Angel Park Hoopstarts*	Hughes, Dean
Armies of Ants	Retan, Walter
Baby Animal Zoo	Martin, Ann M.
Baby Sitter's Club series*	Martin, Ann M.
Boxcar Children series*	Warner, Gertrude Chandler
Case of the Dirty Bird	Paulsen, Gary
Class Clown	Hurwitz, Joanna
Dirty Beasts	Dahl, Roald
Disappearing Cookies and Other Cases*	Simon, Seymour
Elisa in the Middle	Hurwitz, Joanna
Foolish Gretel	Armstrong, Jennifer
Godzilla Ate My Homework	Jones, Marcia
Henry and Beezus*	Cleary, Beverely
Ramona Quimby series*	Cleary, Beverely
I Wonder Why Snakes Shed Their Skin	O"Neill, Amanda
Key to the Playhouse	York, Carol
Kristy and the Walking Disaster	Martin, Ann M.
Space Station Plot and Other Cases*	Simon, Seymour
Story of Ruby Bridges	Coles, Robert
Teacher's Pet	Hurwitz, Joanna
Tornado	Beyers, Betsy
What is the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?	Fritz, Jean
What's the Matter with Herbie Jones	Kline, Suzy
Whipping Boy	Fleishman, Sid
Wild Pony	Betancourt, Jeanne
Against the Odds	Layden, Joe
All Pro Biographies: Dan Marino*	Stewart, Mark
Best Enemies*	Leverich, Kathleen
Body Battles	Gelman, Rita
Encyclopedia Brown series*	Sobol, Donald
Kristy and the Walking Disaster	Martin, Ann M.
Lavendar	Hesse, karen
Make a Wish Molly	Cohen, Barbara
Meg Mackintosh series*	Landon, Lucinda
Mieko and the Fifth Treasure	Donnelly, Judy
Mystery on the October Road	Giff, Patricia
Pony for Keeps*	Betancourt, Jeanne
Space Station Plot and Other Cases*	Simon, Seymour
Story of Ruby Bridges	Coles, Robert
Teacher's Pet	Hurwitz, Joanna
Tornado	Beyers, Betsy
What is the Big Idea, Ben Franklin?	Fritz, Jean
What's the Matter with Herbie Jones	Kline, Suzy
Whipping Boy	Fleishman, Sid
Wild Pony	Betancourt, Jeanne
Against the Odds	Layden, Joe
All Pro Biographies: Dan Marino*	Stewart, Mark
Best Enemies*	Leverich, Kathleen
Body Battles	Gelman, Rita
Encyclopedia Brown series*	Sobol, Donald
Finding the Titanic	Ballard, Robert D.
Fire at Triangle Factory	Littlefield, Holly
Forgotten Door	Key, Alexandar
George's Marvelous Medicine	Dahl, Roald
Giraffe and the Pelly and Me	Dahl, Roald
Girl Called Al	Greene, Constance C.
Hurricanes!	Hopping, Jean
If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln	Mc Govern, Ann
If You Lived at the Time of the Civil War	Moore, Kay
If you Lived in Colonial Times*	McGovern, Ann
If You lived with the Sioux Indians	McGovern, Ann
If You Sailed on the Mayflower	McGovern, Ann
If You Traveled on the Underground RR	Levine, Ellen
If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution	Levy, Elizabeth
If Your Name Was Changed at Ellis Island	Levine, Ellen
The Jacob Kidd Story	Moore,David
Lion to Guard Us	Bulla, Clyde Robert
Magic School Bus Series*	Cole, Joanna & Degen, Bruce
The Minpins	Dahl, Roald
Oh, Brother	Wilson, Johnson M.
One Day in the Tropical Rain Forest	Craighead George, Jean
One Day in the Woods	Craighead George, Jean
Owls in the Family*	Mowat, Farley
Rising Stars of the NBA	Layden, Joe
Revolting Rhymes	Dahl, Roald
Shoebag	James, Mary
Story of George Washington Carver	Moore, Eva
Story of Harriet Tubman	McMullen, Kate
Story of Jackie Robinson	Davidson, Margaret
Story of Thomas Edison	Davidson, Margaret
The Sub	Peterson, P.J
Tales of Olga da Polga	Bond, Michael
Time War Trio series*	Scieska, Jon
Tornadoes!	Hopping, Lorraine
Tut's Mummy:  Lost and Found	Donnelly, Judy
The Twits	Dahl, Roald
Wanted Dead or Alive:  The True Story of H. Tubman	McGovern, Ann
Frindle	Clements, Andrew
Because of Winn-Dixie	DiCamillo, Kate
Flying Solo	Fletcher, Ralph
Misty of Chincoteague	Henry, Marguerite
Misty's Twilight	Henry, Marguerite
Babe, The Gallant Pig	Sharmat, Marjorie Weinman
Charlotte's Web	White, E.B.
Shiloh	Naylor, Phyllis Reynolds
Sarah, Plain and Tall	MacLachlan, Patricia
Family Under the Bridge, The	Carlson, Natalie Savage
Hatchet (6)	Paulsen, Gary
Our Only May Amelia	Holm, Jennifer
Cabin Faced West, The	Fritz, Jean
Caddie Woodlawn	Brink, Carol Ryrie
Signers, The	Fradin, Dennis Brindell
Out of My Mind	Draper, Sharon
Schooled	Korman, Gordan
Early Thunder	Fritz, Jean
Stuart Little (8 books)	White, EB
Seymour Simon's Book of Trucks	Simon, Seymour
Secret of Gumbo Grove, The	Tate, Eleanora
Story of Frederick Douglass,Voice of Freedom	Weiner, Eric
Brian's Hunt	Paulsen, Gary
Frederick Douglass, Voice of Freedom	Weiner, Eric
* Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment!
*Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their
independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books	on topics they enjoy!
Remember! MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online	ALL SUMMER!

Suggested Summer Reading, Rising 6th graders  - PRINT LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

This list includes a wide variety of books to appeal to the interests and reading levels of many students. Parents are encouraged to review book selections with their children in order to help them make appropriate choices. Students may select books from this list, or they may read a comparable book that is approved by their parents.

Additional suggestions can also be found in reading lists developed by Fairfax County Public Library at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library and Virginia Readers’ Choice at https://www.vsra.org/virginia-readers-choice/previous-winners/

 

 Angleberger, Tom. DARTH PAPER STRIKES BACK. (Fiction) Harvey is upset when his Darth Paper finger puppet brings humiliation and gets Dwight suspended. Origami Yoda asks Tommy and Kellan, now in seventh grade, to make a new casefile to persuade the School Board to reinstate Dwight.

Angleberger, Tom. STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA. (Fiction) Sixth-grader Tommy and his friends describe their interactions with a paper finger puppet of Yoda, worn by their weird classmate Dwight. They try to figure out whether or not the puppet can really predict the future.

Applegate, Katherine. THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN.

(Fiction) Ivan is a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall. When he meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.

Barrett, Tracy. THE 100-YEAR-OLD SECRET. (Mystery) An American brother and sister living in London, discover that Sherlock Holmes was their great-great-great grandfather. They are inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Famous Detectives and given his unsolved casebook. They attempt to solve the case of a famous missing painting.

Baskin, Nora Raleigh. SUMMER BEFORE BOYS. (Fiction) Julia and Eliza are lifelong friends who have shared everything until one develops her first real crush. The girls find themselves drifting apart until Eliza does something drastic to win Julia back.

Bauer, Joan. ALMOST HOME. (Fiction) Sixth-grader Sugar and her mother lose their beloved house and experience the harsh world of homelessness.

Berlin, Eric. THE PUZZLING WORLD OF WINSTON BREEN: THE POTATO CHIP PUZZLES. (Fiction) Puzzle-crazy, twelve-year-old Winston and his ten-year-old sister Katie find themselves involved in a dangerous mystery involving a hidden ring.

Black, Holly. DOLL BONES. (Fiction) Zach, Poppy and Alice have been friends for ever. They love playing with their action figure toys, imagining a magical world of adventure and heroism. Just when it looks like the three might be growing up and leaving the game behind, Poppy reveals she is being haunted. Reality and make-believe begin to blend, and the three head out on an adventure they will never forget.

Borden, Louise. THE JOURNEY THAT SAVED CURIOUS GEORGE: THE TRUE WARTIME ESCAPE OF MARGARET AND H. A. REY. (Nonfiction) This beautifully illustrated book tells the story of the Reys and their escape from Paris during World War II.

Buyea, Rob, BECAUSE OF MR. TERUPT. (Fiction) Seven fifth-graders at Snow Hill School in Connecticut relate how their lives are changed for the better by "rookie teacher" Mr. Terupt.

Choat, Beth. SOCCERLAND. (Fiction) Flora is such a good soccer player that she has been invited to the International Sports Academy to compete for a chance on the U. S. Girls’ Soccer team. It’s her first time away from home, and she works hard to make new friends as well as trying to become the best soccer player that she can be.

Clements, Andrew. ABOUT AVERAGE. (Fiction) As the end of sixth grade nears, Jordan Johnson, unhappy that she is only average in appearance, intelligence, and athletic ability, reveals her special skills when disaster strikes her central Illinois elementary school.

Clements, Andrew. TROUBLE-MAKER. (Fiction) When his older brother gets in serious trouble, sixth-grader Clay decides to change his own mischief-making ways, but he cannot seem to shake his reputation as a troublemaker.

Cody, Matthew. POWERLESS. (Fiction) A group of young people set out to discover why their very special powers disappear before their 13th birthday.

Connor, Leslie. WAITING FOR NORMAL. (Fiction) Waiting for a “normal” life, Addie is forced to make it on her own when her mother neglects to live up to her responsibilities.

Creech, Sharon. THE GREAT UNEXPECTED. (Fiction) Humorous and heartfelt, this is a story of pairs—of young Naomi and Lizzie, both orphans in present-day Blackbird Tree, USA, and of Sybil and Nula, grown-up sisters from faraway Rook's Orchard, Ireland, who have become estranged.

Cronin, Doreen. THE TROUBLE WITH CHICKENS. (Fiction) J.J. Tully is a former search-and-rescue dog who is trying to enjoy his retirement after years of performing daring missions saving lives. So he’s not terribly impressed when two chicks named Dirt and Sugar and their chicken mom show up demanding his help to find their missing siblings. Driven by the promise of a cheeseburger, J.J. begins to track down clues. Is Vince the Funnel hiding something? Are there dark forces at work?

Curtis, Christopher Paul. THE MIGHTY MISS MALONE. (Fiction) With love and determination befitting the "world's greatest family," Deza Malone, her brother Jimmie, and their parents endure tough times in Indiana and later Michigan, during the Great Depression.

DiCamillo, Kate. THE MAGICIAN’S ELEPHANT. (Fiction) When ten-year-old orphan Peter Augustus Duchene encounters a fortune teller in the marketplace, she tells him that his sister, who was presumed dead, is alive. He goes on a series of adventures to find her.

Draper, Sharon. OUT OF MY MIND. (Fiction) Considered by many to be mentally retarded, a brilliant, impatient fifth-grader with cerebral palsy discovers a technological device that will allow her to speak for the first time.

Erskine, Katherine. MOCKINGBIRD. (Fiction) Ten-year-old Caitlin, who has Asperger's Syndrome, struggles to understand emotions, show empathy, and make friends at school, while at home she seeks closure by working on a project with her father.

Federle, Tim. BETTER NATE THAN EVER. (Fiction) Nate Foster has big dreams. His whole life, he’s wanted to star in a Broadway show. But how is Nate supposed to make his dreams come true when he’s stuck in Jankburg, Pennsylvania, where no one (except his best pal Libby) appreciates a good show tune? With Libby’s help, Nate plans a daring overnight escape to New York.

Fleming, Candace. AMELIA LOST. (Biography) This book tells the story of Amelia Earhart's life - as a child, a woman, and a pilot - and describes the search for her missing plane.

Freedman, Russell. ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND FREDERICK DOUGLASS. (Nonfiction) Freedman tells the story of a friendship between two men who shared many characteristics. Lincoln and Douglass were both self-educated, born into poverty, and through relentless effort and hard work, reached great success.

Freedman, Russell. FREEDOM WALKERS. (Nonfiction) The author breathes life into the key personalities and events that contributed to the yearlong civil rights struggle. The struggle became known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

Freedman, Russell. THE BOSTON TEA PARTY. (Nonfiction) More than any other event, the Boston Tea Party of 1773 has come to stand for the determination of American colonists to control their own destinies. From the arrival of the ships full of tea in Boston Harbor, through the protest meetings at the Old South Church, to the act of dumping 226 chests of tea into the harbor, Freedman captures this exciting story.

Hale, Shannon. PRINCESS ACADEMY: PALACE OF STONE. (Fiction) Miri returns to Asland and calls upon all of her knowledge of rhetoric and other useful lessons learned at the Princess Academy when she and the other girls face strong opposition while working for a new, fair charter. This is the sequel to Princess Academy.

Hiaasen, Carl. CHOMP. (Fiction) When filming an episode of the reality television show "Expedition Survival" in the Florida Everglades, the difficult star disappears. Wahoo and classmate, Tuna Gordon, set out to solve the mystery.

Hopkinson, Deborah. ANNIE AND HELEN. (Biography) This book describes the relationship between Helen Keller and her teacher, Annie Sullivan, and includes excerpts from letters written by Annie about her work with Helen.

Hopkinson, Deborah. TITANIC: VOICES FROM DISASTER. (Nonfiction) Photographs, telegrams, letters, and first-person accounts from passengers, witnesses, and crew members provide multiple perspectives on the sinking of the Titanic.

Klise, Kate. DYING TO MEET YOU: 43 OLD CEMETERY ROAD. (Fiction) In this story told mostly through letters, children's book author, I.B. Grumply, gets more than he bargained for when he rents a quiet place to write for the summer.

Korman, Gordon. SCHOOLED. (Fiction) Capricorn Cap Anderson has been homeschooled by his hippie grandmother, Rain. When Rain is injured in a fall, Cap is forced to attend the local middle school. Although he knows a lot about Zen Buddhism, nothing has prepared him for public school.

Korman, Gordon. UNGIFTED. (Fiction) After pulling a major prank in school and due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction.

Lakin, Patricia. STEVE JOBS: THINKING DIFFERENTLY. (Biography) Everyone knows that Steve Jobs was an entrepreneur and a visionary. This book discusses Jobs’ triumphs, but it also lets us see his human side. Readers are reminded that people who dare to dream can change the world.

Lawlor, Laurie. RACHEL CARSON AND HER BOOK THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. (Nonfiction) Rachel Carson was an ordinary child who grew up to be a pioneer environmentalist. This biography shows that anyone can make a difference. A detailed epilogue explains more about the lasting impact of her book, Silent Spring.

Lord, Cynthia. TOUCH BLUE. (Fiction) The state of Maine plans to shut down her island's schoolhouse, which would force her family to move to the mainland--and Tess to leave the only home she has ever known. Fortunately, the islanders have a plan too: increase the numbers of students by having several families take in foster children. So now Tess and her family are taking a chance on Aaron, who has been bounced from home to home.

Lourie, Peter. THE POLAR BEAR SCIENTISTS. (Nonfiction) Young readers can follow scientists as they scan the Alaskan wilderness for these magnificent creatures. Full color.

Lubar, David. DOG DAYS. (Fiction) Larry has to work hard to try to earn money to buy food to feed three stray dogs. Now his brother has taken him to an alley where another dog is staying. How can he afford to take care of another dog?

Mass, Wendy. 11 BIRTHDAYS. (Fiction) After celebrating their first nine same-day birthdays together, Amanda and Leo had a falling out on their tenth birthday and have not spoken since. Since not speaking to each other for the last year, they prepare to celebrate their eleventh birthday separately. Soon peculiar things begin to happen as the day of their birthday begins to repeat itself over and over again.

Mass, Wendy. 13 GIFTS. Shortly before her thirteenth birthday, shy and withdrawn Tara is sent to stay with her aunt, uncle, and cousin in her parents' hometown of Willow Falls. She makes new friends and becomes involved with an elderly buyer and seller of collectibles, who seems to be trying to give Tara some kind of mysterious message.

Mills, Claudia. HOW OLIVER OLSON CHANGED THE WORLD. (Realistic Fiction) Oliver has a problem…his parents are way too protective and to top it off, they won’t even let him do school projects by himself. When his teacher proclaims that anyone can change the world with a good idea, Oliver is skeptical but hopeful that it is true.

Morpurgo, Michael. AN ELEPHANT IN THE GARDEN. (Fiction) Devastated to learn that an orphan elephant in the Dresden zoo, where their mother works, is to be euthanized in anticipation of an upcoming bombing, Lizzie and Karl persuade the zoo director to let them keep the elephant in their garden.

Myer, Susan Lynn. BLACK RADISHES. (Fiction) A young boy and family are forced to move out of their home when the Germans invade France. The boy finds himself helping to smuggle people into the free part of France for the French Underground.

Nielsen, Jennifer. THE FALSE PRINCE. (Fiction) In the country of Carthya, a devious nobleman engages four orphans in a competition to be selected to impersonate the king's long-missing son.

O’Conner, Barbara. THE FANTASTIC SECRET OF OWEN JESTER. (Fiction) Owen Jester wishes his family hadn’t moved to his grandfather’s house after his dad lost his job. For one thing, his grandfather’s live-in nurse knows how to ruin anyone’s idea of a good time. And then there’s Viola, the girl next door, who can’t ever mind her own business. Late one night, Owen hears a curious noise when the train passes by his grandfather’s house. Something mysterious and wonderful has fallen off the train. When Owen finally discovers what it is, he realizes he just might need a know-it-all after all. But can he trust Viola keep the most fantastic secret to ever tumble into Carter, Georgia?

Palacio, R. J. WONDER. (Fiction) Ten-year-old Auggie Pullman, who was born with extreme facial abnormalities and was not expected to survive, goes from being home-schooled to entering fifth grade at a private middle school in Manhattan. There he endures the taunting and fear of his classmates as he struggles to be seen as just another student.

Pastis, Stephan. TIMMY FAILURE: NOW LOOK WHAT YOU’VE DONE. (Fiction) Timmy Failure is the founder, president, and CEO of the greatest detective agency in town. And he’s about to crack the biggest case of his generation: a school competition to find a stolen globe. It’s his ticket to bringing home a $500 prize, but shenanigans are afoot and must be stopped.

Patent, Dorothy Henshaw. DOGS ON DUTY. (Nonfiction) The invaluable contributions of Military Working Dogs are well documented in this book. Patent discusses their special attributes such as the night vision and sense of smell that help these dogs keep their human partners safe. The roles they have played in World Wars I and II, in Vietnam, and in Iraq and Afghanistan are highlighted. Brief histories of individual dogs such as Stubby from World War I and Eli in Afghanistan are told.

Patterson, James and Chris Grabenstein. I FUNNY. (Fiction) Wheelchair-bound Jamie Grimm resolves to become the world's greatest stand-up comedian despite less-than-funny challenges in his life. He endures bullying from his mean-spirited cousin and hopes he will be fairly judged when he enters a local comedy contest.

Patterson, Nancy Ruth. Ellie Ever. (Fiction) After losing her father and all their possessions in a hurricane, nine-year-old Ellie and her mother move to a small apartment on a horse farm in Virginia. There her new classmates think that she lives in a mansion and is a princess.

Peck, Richard. THE SECRETS AT SEA. (Fiction) In 1887, the social-climbing Cranston family is secretly accompanied on their voyage from New York to London by Helena and her mouse siblings. The journey is both terrifying and wondrous as the mice meet an array of titled humans despite their best efforts at remaining hidden.

Pinkney, Andrea Davis. HAND IN HAND: TEN BLACK MEN WHO CHANGED AMERICA. (Biography) This biography profiles the lives of 10 brave men from different eras of American History. Readers discover that each man left an indelible legacy and that courage and determination can turn ordinary citizens into heroes.

Pitchford, Dean. CAPTAIN NOBODY. (Realistic Fiction) Newt Newman has always been in his big brother’s shadow. When a football injury sends his brother into a coma, Newt is noticed even less by his too-busy parents. Along with some quirky friends, Newt creates a Halloween costume that creates an alter ego for him – Captain Nobody – the defender of the little guy.

Rinaldi, Ann. SARAH’S GROUND. (Historical Fiction) In 1861, eighteen-year-old Sarah Tracy, from New York state, comes to work at Mount Vernon, the historic Virginia home of George Washington. While there she tries to protect the safety and neutrality of the site during the Civil War. She also meets her future husband, Upton Herbert, the plantation superintendent. Historical notes are included

Sandler, Martin. THE IMPOSSIBLE RESCUE: THE TRUE STORY OF AN AMAZING ARCTIC ADVENTURE. (Nonfiction) In the dead of an Arctic winter, whaling ships full of men are stranded in ice. Follow three rescuers in a race against time in this heart-pounding true adventure.

Scatterwood, Agusta. GLORY BE. (Fiction) Gloria Hemple celebrates her Fourth of July birthday at the community pool, but 1964 brings changes that she had not anticipated. Her hometown of Hanging Moss, Mississippi, is in turmoil, and Gloria must navigate her way through changing relationships with family and friends.

Schmidt, Gary D. OKAY FOR NOW. (Fiction) As a fourteen-year-old who just moved to a new town, Doug Swieteck has no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother. He finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage.

Selznick, Brian. WONDERSTRUCK. (Fiction) Having lost his mother and his hearing in a short time, twelve-year-old Ben leaves his Minnesota home in 1977 to seek the father he never knew in New York City. There he meets Rose, who is also longing for something missing from her life. Ben's story is told in words; Rose's in pictures.

Senzai, N. H. SHOOTING KABUL. (Fiction) Escaping from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, eleven-year-old Fadi and his family immigrate to the San Francisco Bay Area, where Fadi schemes to return to the Pakistani refugee camp where his little sister was accidentally left behind.

Scieszka, Jon. GUYS READ: FUNNY BUSINESS. Ten stories guaranteed to delight and amuse, from the following writers: Mac Barnett, Christopher Paul Curtis, Kate DiCamillo and Jon Scieszka, Paul Feig, Jack Gantos, Jeff Kinney, David Lubar, Adam Rex, and David Yoo are included.

Scieszka, Jon. GUYS READ: THRILLER This is a series of short stories that are full of mystery, intrigue, and nefarious activity. Featuring some of the best writers around, it is a pulse-pounding collection of brand-new short stories, each one guaranteed to keep you riveted until the final page.

Scott, Elaine. BURIED ALIVE. (Nonfiction) This book describes the 2010 mining accident in San José, Chile, in which thirty-three men became trapped underground for over sixty days and details the rescue efforts and the worldwide media coverage of the event.

Sheinkin, Steve. LINCOLN’S GRAVE ROBBERS. (Nonfiction) A group of counterfeiters scheme to steal Abraham Lincoln’s body from his tomb and ransom his remains for money to free a master counterfeiter from jail. Secret Service agents learn of the plot, recruit an undercover agent to infiltrate the gang, and try to catch the criminals before they can rob Lincoln’s grave.

Silverstein, Shel. EVERY THING ON IT. (Poetry) This poetry collection, published since Silverstein’s death, includes more than one hundred and thirty never-before-seen poems and drawings completed by the cherished American artist.

Simon, Seymour. SEYMOUR SIMON’S EXTREME OCEANS. (Nonfiction) Seymour Simon investigates the most extreme environments, animals, plants, and weather in the ocean. Imagine exploring the most extreme parts of our amazing oceans— the tallest waves, the darkest depths, and the largest and most dangerous sea creatures on Earth. Interesting facts and stunning photographs make for an exciting underwater expedition!

Stead, Rebecca. WHEN YOU REACH ME. (Fiction) By sixth grade, Miranda and her best friend know how to navigate their New York City neighborhood. They know where it's safe to go, and they know who to avoid. But things start to unravel. A mysterious note arrives, scrawled on a tiny slip of paper. The notes keep coming, and Miranda slowly realizes that whoever is leaving them knows things that haven’t yet happened.

Stephens, John. THE EMERALD ATLAS. (Fiction) Kate, Michael, and Emma have passed from one orphanage to another in the ten years since their parents disappeared to protect them. Now they learn that they have special powers, a quest to find a magical book, and a fearsome enemy.

Stone, Phoebe. THE ROMEO AND JULIET CODE. (Historical Fiction) During World War II, eleven-year-old Felicity is sent from London to Bottlebay, Maine, to live with her grandmother, aunt, uncle, and a reclusive boy. He helps her decode mysterious letters that contain the truth about her missing parents.

Telgemeier, Raina. DRAMA. (Fiction—Graphic Novel). Callie rides an emotional roller coaster while serving on the stage crew for a middle school production of Moon over Mississippi as various relationships start and end, and others never quite get going.

Telgemeier, Raina. SMILE. (Fiction—Graphic Novel). Raina trips and severely injures her two front teeth. She copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.

Thimmesh, Catherine and Melissa Sweet. GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING: STORIES OF INGENIOUS INVENTIONS BY WOMEN. (Biography) This book tells how women throughout the ages have responded to situations confronting them in daily life by inventing such items as correction fluid, space helmets, and disposable diapers.

Thompson, Jamie. DARK LORD: THE EARLY YEARS. (Fiction) The Dark Lord is confounded when he awakens in the middle of a small town on a planet he’s never seen before. What is this strange place, why do they keep calling him Dirk Lloyd, and why is he powerless against these earthlings who insist on finding his parents?

Turnage, Shelia. THREE TIMES LUCKY. (Fiction) Mo LoBeau was washed ashore as a baby in tiny Tupelo Landing, North Carolina. Now eleven, Mo and her best friend turn detective when the co-owner of a café and his cook appear to be implicated in a murder.

Vernick, Audrey. BROTHERS AT BAT: THE TRUE STORY OF AN AMAZING ALL-BROTHER BASEBALL TEAM. (Nonfiction) The Accerra family had 16 children, including 12 baseball-playing brothers. In the 1930s, the boys formed their own semiprofessional team and became the longest playing all-brother baseball team in history.

Weeks, Sarah. PIE. (Fiction) Polly Portman’s award- winning pies put the town of Ipswitch, Pennsylvania, on the map. After Polly’s death, her devoted niece Alice and Alice's friend investigate who is going to extremes to find Aunt Polly's secret pie crust recipe. Fourteen pie recipes are included.

Williams-Garcia, Rita. ONE CRAZY SUMMER. (Fiction) In the summer of 1968, eleven-year-old Delphine and her two younger sisters travel from Brooklyn to Oakland, California, to spend a month with the mother they barely know. They arrive to a cold welcome as they discover that their mother, a dedicated poet and printer, is resentful of the intrusion of their visit and wants them to attend a nearby Black Panther summer camp.

Woodson, Jacqueline. EACH KINDNESS. (Fiction) When a newcomer is shunned by the popular girls, their teacher shows them how small acts of kindness can change the world. It is too late to undo the harm they have caused, but these students will take this anti-bullying message to heart.

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

Suggested Summer Reading, Rising 7th graders  - ONLINE LINK

The following lists are stories at approximate reading levels.  Please check over the books for content, appropriateness, and interest before selecting them for your children.

Note to Parents:

• Reading over the summer should be for enjoyment! 
• Reading growth happens more quickly when children are reading books on their independent level EVERY DAY and are reading books on topics they enjoy.
• DON'T FORGET! - MyOn and Tumblebooks are available online ALL SUMMER!

 

Please use the login information shared with you by your teacher this year to access BrainPOP or BrainPOP Jr. 

LINK to SITE | Family Resources

Lexia at Home Resources (I): Help your students boost their learning with these at-home activities.

The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) summer reading program (All Together Now) will start on June 16 and end on August 18. 

Students will have the chance to earn prizes when they read and complete activities.

Prizes will be awarded after the completion of Summer Reading Adventure. 

More information about the FCPL summer reading program is available online.

Strengthening Mathematical Literacy at Home Looking for math practice or a challenge this summer?  You may want to visit the Virginia Department of Education (DOE) site.

ST Math

We encourage everyone to continue with some Math instruction this summer using the fun program, ST Math.  Our kiddos know it well, but you may want more information.  See the attached.ST Math for webinar details.  

Be sure to register!

Take Tutor.com on the Road!

• Tutor.com continues to be available to all students, at no cost, to continue summer learning. Visit the Summer Access Tutor.com webpage for more information on how to access the online service throughout the summer. 

Spanish:
Utilice Tutor.com en Cualquier Lugar
Aproveche los viajes de Tutor.com

• Tutor.com sigue estando a disposición de todos los estudiantes, gratis, para que continúen aprendiendo durante el verano. Visite la página web Tutor.com Summer Access para obtener más información sobre cómo acceder al servicio en línea durante el verano.

Korean:

• 도로 위에서도 과외를!

• 모든 학생은 Tutor.com을 무료로 이용할 수 있습니다. 따라서 여름방학 때도 학습을 계속할 수 있습니다. 여름 내내 온라인 서비스에 들어가는 방법에 대한 자세한 내용은 여름방학 온라인 서비스 접속 홈페이지를 참고하세요. 

The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will offer virtual Mental Wellness Consultations from June 26 to August 4. Any FCPS parent or secondary student can schedule a 45-minute consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker by phone or videoconference. Consultations will be offered in two ways:

• Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social, emotional, and academic success. Information about community resources will also be provided.
   
• Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides an opportunity for middle and high school students to receive guidance and support for concerns related to anxiety, mood, behavior, peer or family interactions, or school transitions and changes. Strategies and tools can also be provided to address academic challenges such as organization and time management.

 

All parents and secondary students are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Consultations can be requested online or by calling 703-503-2520 and leaving a message.

(The following is for high schools only.)

Hazel Health: Virtual Therapy Services for High School Students

Teletherapy services will continue to be available for all FCPS high school students at no cost this summer. Sessions can be scheduled Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hazel’s highly-qualified therapists specialize in speaking “teen.” 

 

Caregivers must first opt in their students to access Hazel Health. Then, a caregiver or school counselor, social worker, or psychologist can refer the student to Hazel for services. Learn more on the FCPS teletherapy webpage. 

 

• Spanish:

Bienestar Mental Apoyos de Verano

La Oficina de Servicios de Intervención y Prevención de FCPS ofrecerá Consultas de Bienestar Mental virtuales del 26 de Junio al 4 de Agosto. Cualquier padre de FCPS o estudiante de secundaria puede programar una consulta de 45 minutos con un psicólogo escolar o trabajador social escolar por teléfono o videoconferencia. Las consultas se ofrecerán de dos maneras:

• Directamente a padres de estudiantes en cualquier nivel de grado. Esta consulta ofrece a los padres la oportunidad de recibir orientación sobre cómo apoyar el éxito social, emocional y académico de sus hijos. También se proporcionará información sobre los recursos de la comunidad.

 

• Directamente a estudiantes de intermedia o secundaria. Esta consulta proporciona una oportunidad para que los estudiantes de secundaria y preparatoria reciban orientación y apoyo para preocupaciones relacionadas con la ansiedad, el estado de ánimo, el comportamiento, las interacciones con compañeros o familiares, o las transiciones y cambios escolares. También se pueden proporcionar estrategias y herramientas para abordar retos académicos como la organización y la gestión del tiempo.

Se anima a todos los padres y estudiantes de secundaria a aprovechar este servicio. Las consultas pueden solicitarse en línea o llamando al 703-503-2520 y dejando un mensaje.

Hazel Health: Servicios de Terapia Virtual para Estudiantes de Secundaria

Los servicios de teleterapia continuarán disponibles para todos los estudiantes de secundaria de FCPS sin costo este verano. Las sesiones se pueden programar de lunes a viernes, de 7 a.m. a 7 p.m. Los terapistas de Hazel, son altamente calificados y se especializan en hablar con "adolescentes". 

Los cuidadores deben primero optar por que sus estudiantes accedan a Hazel Health. Luego, un cuidador o consejero escolar, trabajador social o psicólogo puede referir al estudiante a Hazel para servicios. Obtenga más información en el sitio web de teleterapia FCPS.

• Korean:
  올여름 정신건강 지원 서비스
  FCPS 중재 및 예방 서비스 사무소는 6월 26일부터 8월 4일까지 온라인 정신건강 상담을 제공합니다. FCPS 학부모나 중고등학생은 누구나 전화나 온라인 상담을 통해 학교 심리학자 또는 학교 사회복지사와 45분 상담을 예약할 수 있습니다. 상담은 두 가지 방법으로 제공됩니다:
   
  • 모든 학년의 학생의 학부모에게 열려있습니다. 이 상담은 학부모가 자녀의 사회적, 정서적, 학업적 성공을 지원하는 방법에 대한 지침을 받을 기회를 제공합니다. 지역사회 자원에 대한 정보도 제공됩니다. 
  • 중학교 또는 고등학교 학생에게 직접 제공됩니다. 이 상담은 중고등학생이 불안, 기분, 행동, 또래 또는 가족과의 상호작용, 학교 전환 및 변화와 관련된 우려 사항에 대해 지도와 지원을 받을 기회를 제공합니다. 정리 및 시간 관리와 같은 학업 문제를 해결하기 위한 전략과 도구도 제공될 수 있습니다.
     

모든 학부모와 중고등학생은 이 서비스를 이용할 것을 권장합니다. 상담은 온라인 신청 또는 703-503-2520으로 전화하여 메시지를 남겨 신청할 수 있습니다. 

Hazel Health: 고등학생을 위한 온라인 상담 서비스

온라인 상담 서비스는 이번 여름에도 모든 FCPS 고등학생에게 무료로 제공됩니다. 세션은 월요일부터 금요일까지 오전 7시부터 오후 7시까지 예약이 가능합니다. Hazel의 우수한 자격을 갖춘 상담사는 “청소년”을 전문적으로 상담합니다.

보호자는 먼저 학생이 Hazel Health 등록될 수 있도록 허락(Opt-In)을 해야 합니다. 그런 다음 보호자나 학교 상담사, 사회 복지사, 심리학자가 학생을 Hazel 서비스에 의뢰할 수 있습니다. 자세한 내용은 FCPS 온라인 상담 웹사이트를 참고하세요. 

Summer Hours:

Beginning on Monday, June 13, we are moving the service to our in-house Service Desk. The phone number for parents will stay the same -  833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS) - and the reduced hours for summer are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday in June, July, and early August. Outside of those hours, parents can also visit the Parent and Student IT Support Portal to find self-help resources or submit a tech support request ticket.

FCPS Website | Free and Reduced Meal Application Form | Aplique en línea ahora

Families must apply and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced-price meals for the 2023-24 school year. 

Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes. 

SUMMER MEALS  

Since Aldrin is a summer programming site, FCPS (and VDOE) will also offer the Summer 2023 Meal Program here.  The program will begin on July 10 and conclude on July 28.

• We will host children 18 years and younger to free meals (breakfast and lunch). No ID is required.
• Tables will be set up in the school cafeteria for community members to eat. In accordance with VDOE requirements, meals must be eaten onsite and meal participants must go through the cafeteria after signing in.
• Summer 2023 Meal Program participants are asked to enter at Door #1.
• Breakfast will be served from 9:00 to 10:00 am.
• Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00 pm.
• More information is shared on the Food Services Site.

If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2023 Meal Service, please contact the Office of Food & Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800.

July 10 - July 28 - More Information Locations and Times

Hunger doesn’t take a vacation and neither do we!  The Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) will host the Summer 2023 Summer Meal Service at schools throughout FCPS.  Check out the school sites below.

Fairfax County Public Schools is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, or age. There will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.  Meals will be served in the school cafeteria, with a few exceptions, meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, at the sites and times as follows.  All sites are closed on July 3rd and July 4th.

FNS will offer no-cost breakfast and lunch to all children 18 years of age and younger.  There is no registration involved and everyone is welcome! Meals must be consumed on-site.