The opportunities are endless at FCPS! Attend the Virtual and In-person Instructional Job Fair on Sat., Feb. 11, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. EST. This is your opportunity to interview as well as network with representatives from various FCPS schools. Learn more: bit.ly/3QB7NmT
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📅 CALENDAR FEEDBACK: We want your feedback on the draft 2023-24 school year calendar options. See the calendar drafts and complete our feedback form by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1 pm: bit.ly/3igcNjz
The School Board is scheduled to approve a final 2023-24 calendar on Feb. 9.
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📈 Help us shape the division’s future for the next few years! Join us at our Strategic Plan Community Forums as we rethink our plans for the future. Register to attend: bit.ly/3iQK6KY
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Try out our new text-to-speech feature, available on the FCPS and each school website, which will read the words aloud from webpages. This feature benefits people with accessibility needs, such as visual impairments, dyslexia, or other reading difficulties.bit.ly/3HcT8tS
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Reminder: Draft calendar options for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years will be presented during the School Board meeting on Thursday,1/26, at 7 p.m.
📺Watch live on the FCPS website:bit.ly/3GOoeYm
🗓See the Work Session agenda:bit.ly/3EaiPtB
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📅 CALENDAR FEEDBACK: We want your feedback on the draft 2023-24 school year calendar options. See the calendar drafts and complete our feedback form by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 1 pm: bit.ly/3igcNjz
The School Board is scheduled to approve a final 2023-24 calendar on Feb. 9.
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Interested in learning more about gap year opportunities for high school students? Join us for the annual Gap Year Program Fair on Wednesday, February 1, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at West Springfield High School. Parents and students welcome! bit.ly/3IC3oy0
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😎 Get ready to learn and have fun! This summer, Tech Adventure Camp is back. Students have the option of classes in STEAM, cooking, health, and other CTE programs. Registration opens on Feb. 1: bit.ly/3H9XstS
Learn more about our summer programs: bit.ly/3R2RpMh
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High school students have the chance to explore their professional interests. Attend our Academy Open House events:
: Feb 4
: Feb 7
: Jan 25
Learn more: bit.ly/3uUDm0Q
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#FCPSTeacherTuesday "I was always interested in teaching but ended up working in the music industry. I taught private lessons on the side, and as my pupils progressed, I became more invested in their successes. I decided to teach."
Melinda Ward
Strings Teacher
Rolling Valley ES
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Draft calendar options for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years will be presented during the School Board meeting on Thursday,1/26, at 7 p.m.
📺Watch live on the FCPS website:bit.ly/3GOoeYm
🗓See the Work Session agenda:bit.ly/3EaiPtB
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The salad bar is back! 🥗 This month our Office of Food and Nutrition Services began adding salad bars back to elementary schools. The goal is to reach all 142 elementary schools before June this year.
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The online application for the Dual Language Immersion Program for 2023-24 opens today! Current prekindergarten students may apply for the two-way kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program.
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🐇 Wishing good fortune to those in our community who celebrate Lunar New Year! In many east Asian countries, the Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays of the year and is all about ushering in luck & prosperity with family. #OurFCPS
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🛠️Carson MS students are engineering with empathy. Teacher Mark Bolt challenged his students to research disabilities, and the obstacles individuals must overcome to perform daily tasks. Students made adaptive devices to help overcome those challenges. bit.ly/3ZMi3wl
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A joyous Orthodox Epiphany to those in our community who celebrate! In the Orthodox church, Epiphany is recognized on January 19 and celebrates the baptism of Jesus rather than the arrival of the Three Kings. #OurFCPS
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It’s winter theatre season! Which school productions are you attending? See the FCPS Performing Arts calendar for a full list of productions and get your tickets today: bit.ly/3WfKD6I
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📈 Help us shape the division’s future for the next few years! Join us at our Strategic Plan Community Forums as we rethink our plans for the future. Register to attend: bit.ly/3iQK6KY
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Tune in to the School Board Work Session today, from 2:30 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., as the school board presents the calendar draft for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years.
Watch live on the FCPS website:bit.ly/3GOoeYm
See the Work Session agenda:bit.ly/3EaiPtB
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High school students have the chance to explore their professional interests. Attend our Academy Open House events:
& : Jan 19
: Feb 4
: Feb 7
: Jan 25
: Jan 18
Learn more: bit.ly/3uUDm0Q
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FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. This is your opportunity to interview as well as network with various FCPS schools. Learn more and register online:bit.ly/3QB7NmT
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Dedicated on the field and in the classroom. 🏈 Congratulations to head football coach Larry Choates for being nominated by the Washington Commanders for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year.
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Last night Dr. Reid presented a proposed FCPS budget for the 2023-24 school year. Budget highlights include:
✅ Closing pandemic achievement gaps
✅ Support for special ed, preK, AAP & literacy
✅ Attracting/retaining teachers
✅ Increased security measures
Learn more ⬇️
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Lancer Football wants to congratulate Coach Choates for winning Washington Commanders Coach of the year! "This is such a great thing for our program. I am so excited for the learning opportunities our players will receive." We are so proud of you! #ChargingForward
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Music helps students learn and brings everyone together.🎼 Student musicians from Flint Hill MS, , , and mentor students at by teaching music lessons once a week. Learn how to become a mentor.bit.ly/3X7y52w
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FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. This is your opportunity to interview as well as network with various FCPS schools. Learn more and register online:bit.ly/3QB7NmT
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It only takes one person to serve as a trusted adult to help change a young person's path. Yet one in three children lacks a mentor. A young person's life can be improved by you in just 30 mins once a week. Learn how to become a mentor. bit.ly/3X7y52w
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High school students have the chance to explore their professional interests. Attend our Academy Open House events:
& : Jan 19
: Feb 4
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: Jan 25
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Learn more: bit.ly/3uUDm0Q
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The online application for the Dual Language Immersion Program for the 2023-24 school year will begin on January 23. Applications are due based on grade level. Read more: bit.ly/3GDHCJ0
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FCPS Family Math Week is here – January 9-13! Play some fun games and help us reach our goal of 1 million minutes of math: bit.ly/3VPVkNX , and
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232 FCPS students are currently enrolled in the pharmacy technician program, available through three of our Academies, and students are taking advantage of real-world internships. Attend one of the upcoming Academy open houses to learn more: bit.ly/3uUDm0Q
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#FCPSTeacherTuesday There’s no place like home! Four graduates return to their former school to begin teaching careers. bit.ly/3GWyAqk
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Interested in learning more about gap year opportunities for high school students? Join us for the annual Gap Year Program Fair on Wednesday, February 1, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at West Springfield High School. Parents and students welcome! bit.ly/3IC3oy0
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FCPS Family Math Week is here – January 9-13! Play some fun games and help us reach our goal of 1 million minutes of math: bit.ly/3VPVkNX
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One Herndon MS teacher's good deed doesn't go unnoticed. Gabe Segal, a special education teacher, works to pay off his students' meal debt. bit.ly/3waDU3z
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From FCPS students to FCPS automotive teachers! Two best friends are making a lasting impact on the Lake Braddock community. Dominic Prakash and David Plum are motivating students and preparing them for the workforce. Learn more: bit.ly/3vO5umH
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Please join us for upcoming presentations for each school pyramid, "Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations About Alcohol & Drugs" with our partners from the and . Learn More: bit.ly/3GrHlav
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FCPS Family Math Week is here – January 9-13! Play some fun games and help us reach our goal of 1 million minutes of math: bit.ly/3VPVkNX
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