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Upcoming Dates:

12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes
                      Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
01/16             Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
01/22             Candid & Club Pictures
01/31             Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Topic: General Health Information & School clinic

It is exciting to see how our hallways are being "decked" out with beautiful winter murals! Can’t wait until all the murals are up!

We have been celebrating the 12 Days of Holiday Cheer. Below is a picture of our third day of Holiday Cheer beginning our day with coffee and donuts. 😊

Our wonderful kindergarteners have been hard at work during their morning meetings! Last week, they explored an inspiring story about cultural identity and learned the importance of embracing and celebrating our differences.

Our 5th grade students had a Geologist guest visit their classrooms this past week. Ms. Scher’s sister is a Geologist, and she came in to talk to the students about her experiences as a geologist and even brought some rocks to show the students. What a great learning opportunity!

ATES Student Parent Lunch_01/16/25

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/rd2EVBYApJ9kQRCXA) if you are planning to attend. Thank you!

Wee Play Parent-Child Playgroups

Parents, caregivers, and their young children birth – 5 years old are invited to enroll in Annandale Terrace Elementary School's free, 90-minute weekly playgroups on Thursdays at 9:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  This program is for families with children who are not already enrolled in a preschool program or another early education program. The Wee Play program, led by a Fairfax County Public School facilitator, is based on the belief that parents and other caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. In a welcoming and friendly space at Annandale Terrace Elementary, Wee Play provides the opportunity for caregivers and their children to learn together and to develop the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.  

Activities include exploring toys and materials, singing songs, hearing stories, playing games, and parent discussions.  

Join us beginning Thursday, January 9 and every Thursday through the end of May.  Enrollment is required. Registration forms are available in the school office and should be returned to ATES Main Office.

❄️ Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. 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 among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

🗺️ Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

🖥️ Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

Sign up for the FRC newsletter or visit their webinar webpage.

Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings.

📍 Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

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Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter. 

⛄Student and Family Resources

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

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!

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

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

Winter Baseball Camps

Camp will be held inside the Annandale High School gyms for players in K through 8th grade on the below Sundays in January/February. Camps will be conducted by the Atoms coaching staff and players.

Each session is from 9:30am to 11:00 am. 

1. Throwing and Defense (1/12)
2. Throwing and Defense (1/19)
3. Hitting (1/26)
4. Hitting (2/9)
5. Hitting (2/16)

More Information/Register Here: Annandale Baseball Winter Camp Registration

Jan 2-3, 2025: Winter Olympics Camp

Camp will be held inside the gyms for players in K through 8th grade on the below Sundays in January/February. Camps will be conducted by the Atoms coaching staff and players.

Each session is from 9:30am to 11:00 am. 

1. Throwing and Defense (1/12)
2. Throwing and Defense (1/19)
3. Hitting (1/26)
4. Hitting (2/9)
5. Hitting (2/16)

More Information/Register Here: Annandale Baseball Winter Camp Registration

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

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

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

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

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

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

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
• Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
• Fall 2024 Sports Champions

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

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
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Upcoming Dates:

12/20             5th Grade Field Trip – Poe MS
                      Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Topic: Holiday Celebration
12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes
                      Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
01/16             Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
01/22             Candid & Club Pictures

Congratulations to these amazing educators. These staff members were nominated by their peers in the following categories and have been selected to represent Annandale Terrace Elementary School at the pyramid level. We wish them best of luck!

On Saturday, our amazing chorus had an opportunity to perform at the Eileen Garnett Civic Center winter festival. The chorus did an outstanding job! Thank you to Ms. Linton and Ms. Harrison for their hard work and dedication in preparing our students for this wonderful event. The performance truly showcased the talent and effort of our amazing students, and we are so proud of them. Thank you to all the families and community members who came out to support our chorus. Your encouragement means so much!

Last Tuesday, we hosted our Science and Math Night along with our Book Fair. It was so nice to see such a wonderful turnout from our families.

Ms. Monaghan’s class was in for a treat last week. Mr. and Mrs. Monaghan, Ms. Monaghan’s parents stopped by to visit and read to the class.

Lunch bunch and power walk equals some happy kiddos! Ms. Scher and Mrs. Badia enjoyed their time with these amazing students!

ATES Student Parent Lunch_01/16/24

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/rd2EVBYApJ9kQRCXA) if you are planning to attend. Thank you!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey ASAP

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form was sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them to the office if you haven't done so. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to: Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Wee Play Parent-Child Playgroups

Parents, caregivers, and their young children birth – 5 years old are invited to enroll in Annandale Terrace Elementary School's free, 90-minute weekly playgroups on Thursdays at 9:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  This program is for families with children who are not already enrolled in a preschool program or another early education program. The Wee Play program, led by a Fairfax County Public School facilitator, is based on the belief that parents and other caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. In a welcoming and friendly space at Annandale Terrace Elementary, Wee Play provides the opportunity for caregivers and their children to learn together and to develop the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.  

Activities include exploring toys and materials, singing songs, hearing stories, playing games, and parent discussions.  

Join us beginning Thursday, January 9 and every Thursday through the end of May.  Enrollment is required. Registration forms are available in the school office and should be returned to ATES Main Office.

Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter

The latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:

• Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
• Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
• SEL Screener Results
• New Accessibility Resources
• Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
• Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
• VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
• Executive Functioning Webinars
• Early Literacy Resources
• ESY and Assessment Webinar
• COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options

Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter. 

⛄Student and Family Resources

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

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue!

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

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

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

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

Community Meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review

If you did not get a chance to attend one of the recent community meetings on the Comprehensive Boundary Review, please consider attending the final meeting in this first phase of the boundary review process. The Region 1 meeting will take place Wednesday, December 18, 6:30-8 p.m.,in the Madison High School cafeteria. Register today. If you are unable to participate, stay tuned for details about virtual Community Boundary Review Meetings coming early next year.

View FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

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

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

FCPS News

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

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Upcoming Dates:

12/11             Interim Reports Sent Home
12/20             5th Grade Field Trip – Poe MS
                      Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Topic: Holiday Celebration
12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes
                      Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
01/16             Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
01/22             Candid & Club Pictures

Congratulations to Ms. Purdy’s class for earning 30 paw praise tickets. For their reward, the Cougar dropped by for some high-fives and a class picture with the Cougar.

Every week we celebrate students who have been referred to the office by their teachers for demonstrating Cougar Pride! These students know how to show respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors all the time! We are very proud of them.

 

Turkey Trot Fun! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Turkey Trot and a special thank you to Ms. Farbstein and Ms. Larson for organizing this amazing event. So much fun was had by all!

Our staff members enjoyed this amazing pie bar! Thank you for the PTA for their support and to Ms. Hamzehloo, Ms. Lovo, Ms. Powers, Ms. Hosseini, and Ms. Ogum for setting up the pie bar. Everything looked and tasted amazing!

When the ATES 2nd graders finished their science unit on Monarch butterflies, they wrote letters to Fairfax Mayor Read asking her to sign the Mayors Monarch Pledge. The last time the Fairfax Mayor signed the pledge was in 2012. Our 2nd grade classes took what they learned through their science unit and explained to Mayor Read why it is important to protect them in their letters.

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Winter Festival

Let's Celebrate the Season!

Join us for a winter festival at The Eileen Garnett Civic Space. Experience the season's joy with tree lighting, winter crafts, and delicious treats.

When: December 7th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA

What to Expect:

• Winter Coat and Clothing Collection: Help keep our neighbors warm and donate to our winter coat and clothing drive.
• Tree Decorating and Lighting: Help us decorate our Christmas Tree.
• Hot Cocoa and Treats: Enjoy a food truck with delicious hot cocoa and festive snacks.
• Live Music: Enjoy songs from Annandale Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.
• Children's Activities: Let the little ones have fun with winter-themed crafts.

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting winter memories with your loved ones.

We can't wait to see you there!

Eileen Garnett Civic Space Winter Festival Tickets, Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 3:30 PM | Eventbrite

 

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form was sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them by Monday, December 9th. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

📝Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

 

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to: Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Wee Play Parent-Child Playgroups

Parents, caregivers, and their young children birth – 5 years old are invited to enroll in Annandale Terrace Elementary School's free, 90-minute weekly playgroups on Thursdays at 9:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  This program is for families with children who are not already enrolled in a preschool program or another early education program. The Wee Play program, led by a Fairfax County Public School facilitator, is based on the belief that parents and other caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. In a welcoming and friendly space at Annandale Terrace Elementary, Wee Play provides the opportunity for caregivers and their children to learn together and to develop the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.  

Activities include exploring toys and materials, singing songs, hearing stories, playing games, and parent discussions.  

Join us beginning Thursday, January 9 and every Thursday through the end of May.  Enrollment is required. Registration forms are available in the school office and should be returned to ATES Main Office.

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.  

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

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

Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meeting - in person December 11

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. The in-person community meeting will be held during the next few weeks: 

• Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review.  

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

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

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

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

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

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

FCPS News

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

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

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Upcoming Dates:

12/11             Interim Reports Sent Home
12/20             5th Grade Field Trip – Poe MS
                      Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Topic: Holiday Celebration
12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes
                      Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
01/16             Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
01/22             Candid & Club Pictures

Congratulations to Ms. Purdy’s class for earning 30 paw praise tickets. For their reward, the Cougar dropped by for some high-fives and a class picture with the Cougar.

Every week we celebrate students who have been referred to the office by their teachers for demonstrating Cougar Pride! These students know how to show respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors all the time! We are very proud of them.

 

Turkey Trot Fun! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped with the Turkey Trot and a special thank you to Ms. Farbstein and Ms. Larson for organizing this amazing event. So much fun was had by all!

Our staff members enjoyed this amazing pie bar! Thank you for the PTA for their support and to Ms. Hamzehloo, Ms. Lovo, Ms. Powers, Ms. Hosseini, and Ms. Ogum for setting up the pie bar. Everything looked and tasted amazing!

When the ATES 2nd graders finished their science unit on Monarch butterflies, they wrote letters to Fairfax Mayor Read asking her to sign the Mayors Monarch Pledge. The last time the Fairfax Mayor signed the pledge was in 2012. Our 2nd grade classes took what they learned through their science unit and explained to Mayor Read why it is important to protect them in their letters.

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Winter Festival

Let's Celebrate the Season!

Join us for a winter festival at The Eileen Garnett Civic Space. Experience the season's joy with tree lighting, winter crafts, and delicious treats.

When: December 7th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA

What to Expect:

• Winter Coat and Clothing Collection: Help keep our neighbors warm and donate to our winter coat and clothing drive.
• Tree Decorating and Lighting: Help us decorate our Christmas Tree.
• Hot Cocoa and Treats: Enjoy a food truck with delicious hot cocoa and festive snacks.
• Live Music: Enjoy songs from Annandale Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.
• Children's Activities: Let the little ones have fun with winter-themed crafts.

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting winter memories with your loved ones.

We can't wait to see you there!

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Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form was sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them by Monday, December 9th. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

📝Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation Webinar

Webinar - Protecting Kids Against Digital Exploitation: Keeping Kids Safe Online December 13, 2024, from 10-11:30 a.m. Register Here

Join us for this important webinar presented jointly by Fairfax County Schools, the Fairfax County Police Department, the Department of Justice, and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

 

Webinar Highlights:

• What is Sextortion?
• What are FCPS and FCPD seeing in relation to sextortion?
• How can families help prevent their kids from becoming victims?
• How should families respond if their child was victimized?

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to: Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Wee Play Parent-Child Playgroups

Parents, caregivers, and their young children birth – 5 years old are invited to enroll in Annandale Terrace Elementary School's free, 90-minute weekly playgroups on Thursdays at 9:30 - 11:00 AM or 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM.  This program is for families with children who are not already enrolled in a preschool program or another early education program. The Wee Play program, led by a Fairfax County Public School facilitator, is based on the belief that parents and other caregivers are children’s first and most important teachers. In a welcoming and friendly space at Annandale Terrace Elementary, Wee Play provides the opportunity for caregivers and their children to learn together and to develop the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills needed to succeed in school and beyond.  

Activities include exploring toys and materials, singing songs, hearing stories, playing games, and parent discussions.  

Join us beginning Thursday, January 9 and every Thursday through the end of May.  Enrollment is required. Registration forms are available in the school office and should be returned to ATES Main Office.

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

🍲 Food Assistance and Resource Guide

Food insecurity impacts more than 96,000 Fairfax County residents. There are many resources available to support those who need food assistance. Learn how to help these families and the many resources available to support those who need food assistance on Fairfax County’s website or view the county’s Human Services Resource Guide.

❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.  

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

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

Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meeting - in person December 11

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. The in-person community meeting will be held during the next few weeks: 

• Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review.  

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

📚 Bundle Up With Books Over Break

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

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

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

⛄ Get Outdoors for Winter Fun!

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

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

FCPS News

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

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Upcoming Dates:

11/27-29        Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break-No School
12/02             Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/02-06        ATES Annual Book Fair
12/03             Family Science/ Math Night / Book Fair Family Night
                       (5:30-7:30pm, Gym, Cafeteria & Library)
12/11             Interim Reports Sent Home
12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes

A huge thank you to our friends from Immanuel Christian School for their donations! We truly appreciate their support!

Just some of our amazing teachers spending time together after school. They are all truly amazing teachers!

 

First grade teachers did some learning together in math. Here is Ms. McCall and Ms. Arnold co teaching a lesson while her teammates looked on. Way to go team! What an amazing way to learn together!

Look at these amazing students learning phonics with Ms. Mousa! Way to go kids!

Look at these amazing students learning phonics with Ms. Mousa! Way to go kids!

Last Thursday, we had our Thanksgiving luncheon! Thank you to all the parents that joined their students for this wonderful event. It is always so joyful to see students enjoying the company of their families at school.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form was sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them as soon as possible. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

Volunteers are needed for ATES Book Fair!

The ATES Book Fair is scheduled on Dec. 2-6.  We would love to see your family at FAMILY night on Tuesday, 12/3 from 5:30-7pm.  The science of reading development shows that letting kids choose books they are excited about makes a huge difference in their motivation for reading, so please give them the gift of reading by buying books for them at the book fair.  Please bring your family Tuesday night on 12/03, and if you would be willing to volunteer to help out during the book fair, please complete the Volunteer Survey form: https://forms.gle/N7FDcTewzZcuv2Np8. Please contact the Librarian Assistant, Ms. Becky Powers at  [email protected] or call 703-658-5600 if you have any questions about it. Thank you!

P.S. Reference ATES Book Fair_Sneak Peek.pdf  when you are helping with your child to make the book wish list. Also you can order via https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/annandaleterrace if the books you want are not available at the book fair. 

Please join us on December 3rd at 5:30-7:30pm for a fun and educational night brought to you by The Children’s Science Center and ATES math team. The dinner will be served in the cafeteria at 5:30pm and the program starts at 6:00pm in the gym /cafeteria. All students are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult! Thank you!

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to: Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

The window for families to submit a referral for Full-Time AAP services is the first day of school through December 15, annually.  Forms for Full-Time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. 

Submitting a referral form for Full-Time AAP will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of six trained professionals from various schools and roles will review the portfolio materials to determine eligibility for Full-Time placement.  Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they have been turned in for central selection by emailing Michelle Carr- Hogan, [email protected]. 

Referrals for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP are screened at the local school. If you miss this deadline, your student can still be screened for Subject-Specific AAP or Part-Time AAP for the remainder of the year and submit a referral for Full-Time AAP next fall. 

For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs website.

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.  

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

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

Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meeting - in person December 11

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. The in-person community meeting will be held during the next few weeks: 

• Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review.  

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Winter Festival

Let's Celebrate the Season!

Join us for a winter festival at The Eileen Garnett Civic Space. Experience the season's joy with tree lighting, winter crafts, and delicious treats.

When: December 7th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA

What to Expect:

• Winter Coat and Clothing Collection: Help keep our neighbors warm and donate to our winter coat and clothing drive.
• Tree Decorating and Lighting: Help us decorate our Christmas Tree.
• Hot Cocoa and Treats: Enjoy a food truck with delicious hot cocoa and festive snacks.
• Live Music: Enjoy songs from Annandale Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.
• Children's Activities: Let the little ones have fun with winter-themed crafts.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting winter memories with your loved ones.

We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1082230242789?aff=oddtdtcreator

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

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Upcoming Dates:

11/25             Turkey Trot Day
11/27-29        Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break-No School
12/02             Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/02-06        ATES Annual Book Fair
12/03             Family Science/ Math Night / Book Fair Family Night
                       (5:30-7:30pm, Gym, Cafeteria & Library)
12/23-01/03   Winter Holiday-No School
01/06/25        School Resumes

Our 4th-grade students recently embarked on an exciting educational field trip to Jamestown and Williamsburg, where history truly came alive! This enriching experience allowed students to explore the first permanent English settlement in America and immerse themselves in the colonial history of Williamsburg. A huge thank you to Ms. Scilovati, 4th grade teacher, for taking the lead and organizing this amazing field trip for the team.

Our kindergarten teachers had an opportunity to rehearse mathematical instructional practices using the fishbowl format during their extended CLT meeting. Such a great an opportunity for teachers to learn the content they are teaching. Way to go team!

Our preschool students had a wonderful breakfast with their families. Thank you to Ms. Rubin, Ms. McCarry, and Ms. Herbert for organizing such a wonderful event.

These students know how to show their Cougar Pride. Their teachers wrote a positive referral for each of them letting us know how they demonstrate respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors at school. Way to go! We are very proud of them.

Staring at today's first snow, it's so precious to see those wonder eyes.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form was sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them as soon as possible. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

Volunteers are needed for ATES Book Fair!

The ATES Book Fair is scheduled on Dec. 2-6.  We would love to see your family at FAMILY night on Tuesday, 12/3 from 5:30-7pm.  The science of reading development shows that letting kids choose books they are excited about makes a huge difference in their motivation for reading, so please give them the gift of reading by buying books for them at the book fair.  Please bring your family Tuesday night on 12/03, and if you would be willing to volunteer to help out during the book fair, please complete the Volunteer Survey form: https://forms.gle/N7FDcTewzZcuv2Np8. Please contact the Librarian Assistant, Ms. Becky Powers at  [email protected] or call 703-658-5600 if you have any questions about it. Thank you!

P.S. Reference ATES Book Fair_Sneak Peek.pdf  when you are helping with your child to make the book wish list. Also you can order via https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/annandaleterrace if the books you want are not available at the book fair. 

Turkey Trot Day_ 11/25/24- New Date

Due to the forecast of rain and cold weather, we’ve decided to reschedule our Turkey Trot to ensure a fun and safe event for everyone. The new date for the Turkey Trot will be Monday, November 25th. If you are still able to volunteer on the new date, please plan to arrive at the same time you originally signed up for. If you’re unable to volunteer on the new date, please email Ms. Selby Larson, our PE teacher at [email protected]  and let her know. Check the email Ms. Larson sent to you for the details if you signed up to be a volunteer at Turkey Trot Day initially. Thank you!

Please join us on December 3rd at 5:30-7:30pm for a fun and educational night brought to you by The Children’s Science Center and ATES math team. All students are welcome to attend and must be accompanied by an adult! Thank you!

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

❄️ 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 to find out about emergency weather closings. 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. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.  

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

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

Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meetings - Virtual November 25 and in person December 11

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. Two community meetings, one virtual and one in person, will be held during the next few weeks: 

• Monday, November 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Virtual via Zoom – Register here.For virtual meetings, registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
• Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review.  

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Winter Festival

Let's Celebrate the Season!

Join us for a winter festival at The Eileen Garnett Civic Space. Experience the season's joy with tree lighting, winter crafts, and delicious treats.

When: December 7th from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA

What to Expect:

• Winter Coat and Clothing Collection: Help keep our neighbors warm and donate to our winter coat and clothing drive.
• Tree Decorating and Lighting: Help us decorate our Christmas Tree.
• Hot Cocoa and Treats: Enjoy a food truck with delicious hot cocoa and festive snacks.
• Live Music: Enjoy songs from Annandale Terrace Elementary School 5th Grade Chorus.
• Children's Activities: Let the little ones have fun with winter-themed crafts.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to create lasting winter memories with your loved ones.

We can't wait to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1082230242789?aff=oddtdtcreator

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

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Upcoming Dates:

11/18             3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19             Gr. 3 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
11/21             Thanksgiving Luncheon /
                      Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
11/22             Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Technology Info (Parent Vue and Schoology)
                      Turkey Trot Day
11/27-29        Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break-No School
12/02             Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/03             Family Science/ Math Night (6:00-7:00pm, Gym & Cafeteria)

On Friday, November 8, 2024, we celebrated the end of the quarter Cougar Pride reward with great enthusiasm! We are thrilled to announce that the purple house, which include the following classrooms: Ms. Herbert, Ms. Whiteford, Ms. Pacilio, Ms. Park, Ms. Romero, Ms. Purdy, and Ms. Monaghan’s classrooms, earned the most paw praise tickets this quarter for exemplifying our school’s behavior expectations of demonstrating respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. To honor their hard work, we celebrated with a fun afternoon of yard games and popcorn – a well-deserved treat! A huge thank you to Ms. Monaghan and Ms. Jacobson for their leadership in organizing this event. And another huge thank you to the staff members that supported – Ms. Panzer, Ms. Carr-Hogan, Mr. Martir, and Ms. Rogers!

While the purple house enjoyed their reward, the other classes took time to review what it means to be respectful at school. These students worked on a creative project, designing yard signs that highlight respectful behaviors. We’re excited to soon display these signs in front of our school building as a reminder of our commitment to maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment.

Congratulations to Ms. Jochum’s class for earning 30 paw praise tickets! As a reward, the Cougar stopped by for a quick visit and a class picture.

Here are some of our amazing teachers (Ms. Scilovati, Ms. Jochum, and Ms. Roy) enjoying each other’s company soon after dismissal.

Annandale Pyramid Math PD: Our Collaborative Journey Continues

Annandale Community:

We are excited to share the success of our recent math professional development sessions, held across the Annandale Pyramid. This collaboration is part of our ongoing commitment to aligning and enhancing math instruction from kindergarten through 12th grade, ensuring every student benefits from innovative, inclusive approaches to learning.

The sessions were made even more memorable by a visit from Superintendent Reid, who observed one of the workshops at Annandale Terrace Elementary School. She highlighted the visit in her "Weekly Reflections" newsletter, sharing her appreciation for our teachers’ dedication: "It was inspiring to see second grade teachers from across the pyramid collaborating on the upcoming math unit, sharing strategies, and adapting resources specifically to support our multilingual learners." Her words energize us to continue this vital work in supporting our diverse learners.

Here’s a look at the event highlights and outcomes:

Annandale Pyramid Elementary Schools: The recent Annandale Pyramid Elementary Math Professional Development session, held across various schools, brought together K-5 teachers for focused workshops tailored to each grade level. The sessions began with an overview of goals and shared resources, emphasizing adaptations for multilingual learners. Teachers then practiced effective scaffolding techniques in small groups and rehearsed lesson plans, with peer feedback to refine their approaches. These collaborative efforts aimed to enhance support for multilingual students and foster consistent instructional strategies across schools.

Annandale Pyramid Secondary Schools (Grades 6-12): Teachers from Annandale High School, Poe Middle School, and Holmes Middle School worked closely to share best practices to support our diverse group of students. They explored ways to address students’ needs through teacher-led small groups and used pictorial anchor charts to strengthen students' mathematical language. Content teams identified specific upcoming lessons where they plan to apply these strategies. This collaborative work highlights our commitment to building community across our schools and supporting our unified vision:

In the Annandale Pyramid, mathematics teaching and learning focuses on developing an understanding of concepts and procedures through problem-solving, reasoning, and discourse.

Thank you for your continued support as we foster a collaborative learning community in the Annandale Pyramid. Together, we are making strides toward a brighter future for all our students.

The Annandale Pyramid Principals

Ingrid Badia (Annandale Terrace ES), Keesha Jackson-Muir (Braddock ES), Elizabeth Williams (Bren Mar Park ES), Michael Astudillo (Columbia ES), Felicia Usher (Weyanoke ES), Chad McRae (North Springfield ES), Serena Giron (Holmes MS), Jason Pannutti (Poe MS), and Shawn DeRose (Annandale HS)

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The paper form is sent home with your students on Thursday, November 14. Please be sure to return them by Friday, November 17. 

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

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

Questions? Please call or email Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo, our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected]  or Mr. Jose Vega, our Registrar @ 703-658-5602 or [email protected]

Announcing FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program Nominate amazing ATES staff members!

FCPS has special awards program to honor outstanding staff members. This can include classroom teachers, ESOL teachers, SPED teachers, Specialists (PE, Music, Art, etc…), Instructional Assistants and Instructional Leaders for each school. It’s a perfect way to celebrate any of our staff members to be recognized for all the amazing work they do each day.  

If you would like to nominate anyone from ATES, please fill out this form no later than by November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, send them to Essel Linton, Awards Liaison at [email protected] 

The nomination forms may be accessed through:  https://forms.gle/gytbYzSJEfxvpcd98

Thanksgiving Luncheon / Student Parent Lunch_11/24/2024

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Parents are invited to have Thanksgiving lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/ySq4eVmfuGiBqAPU8) if you are planning to attend.

Turkey Trot Volunteer Sign-Up

Turkey Trot Day is scheduled on Friday, November 22nd and we need parent volunteers to make this event fun and successful! Volunteers are needed to help teachers to run the activity stations and monitor students. Please complete this survey if you are interested to volunteer. 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Thursday, December 12, 6:45-8:15 p.m., at Annandale High School Cafeteria.  

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

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

Parklawn Elementary School Boundary Study Community Meetings - Virtual November 25 and in person December 11

The public is invited to provide input on the scope of a boundary study to address capacity challenges at Parklawn Elementary School. Two community meetings, one virtual and one in person, will be held during the next few weeks: 

• Monday, November 25, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.Virtual via Zoom – Register here.For virtual meetings, registration is required to receive the Zoom link.
• Wednesday, December 11, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.In person - Parklawn Elementary School - Cafeteria, Door 1

Each meeting will include the same presentation and feedback opportunities. Language interpretation will be available at both meetings.

Additional information and a link to sign up for the Parklawn project email list are available on the Parklawn Boundary Study webpage. Communication about this ongoing work will also be shared by the school and your School Board representative, Dr. Ricardy Anderson.

Fairfax County Public Schools is also conducting a divisionwide review of school boundaries. The first set of community meetings for this larger effort will take place between mid-November and mid-December. The meetings for Parklawn Elementary School are separate from the divisionwide review.  

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 15th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Fairfax Recycles Day

Come participate in Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16, by dropping off recyclables and more at the Drop-Off Event and Touch-a-Truck at the Gerry Hyland Government Center 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA. See below for the list of acceptable items.

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Veterans Day Recognitions
• Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, Community Leadership
• Teacher Hiring Event

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

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Upcoming Dates:

11/11             Student Holiday-Veterans Day-No School
11/14             Gr. 4 field trip to Jamestown / Williamsburg
11/15             PreK Family Breakfast (9:00-10:00am, PreK Classrooms)
11/18             3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19             Gr. 3 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
11/21             Thanksgiving Luncheon /
                      Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
11/22             Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Technology Info (Parent Vue and Schoology)
                      Turkey Trot Day
11/27-29        Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break-No School
12/02             Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/03             Family Science Night (6:00-7:00pm, Gym)

Last Thursday, October 31, 2024, was Book Character Day! So much fun was had by all! A huge thank you to the Specialist’s Team for organizing this event. And a huge thank you to all staff members and volunteers who read a story to students and dressed up as a favorite character.

This amazing 5th grade student was recognized for showing her Cougar Pride. Way to go!

Here we have one of our amazing High Impact Tutors, Ms. Avazpour, working with students on matching numbers and counting! Thank you, Ms. Avazpour, for supporting our students in math.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

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

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

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

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

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

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). In addition, you can contact Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo,
our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected] if you need some help with setting up a ParentVue account. T

Announcing FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program Nominate amazing ATES staff members!

FCPS has special awards program to honor outstanding staff members. This can include classroom teachers, ESOL teachers, SPED teachers, Specialists (PE, Music, Art, etc…), Instructional Assistants and Instructional Leaders for each school. It’s a perfect way to celebrate any of our staff members to be recognized for all the amazing work they do each day.  

If you would like to nominate anyone from ATES, please fill out this form no later than by November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, send them to Essel Linton, Awards Liaison at [email protected] 

The nomination forms may be accessed through:  https://forms.gle/gytbYzSJEfxvpcd98

Thanksgiving Luncheon / Student Parent Lunch_11/24/2024

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Parents are invited to have Thanksgiving lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/ySq4eVmfuGiBqAPU8) if you are planning to attend.

Turkey Trot Volunteer Sign-Up

Turkey Trot Day is scheduled on Friday, November 22nd and we need parent volunteers to make this event fun and successful! Volunteers are needed to help teachers to run the activity stations and monitor students. Please complete this survey if you are interested to volunteer. 

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

Title I Family Compact

Annandale Terrace Elementary is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.  

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools that receive Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.  

For details of 2024-2025 Title 1 Family Compact, please read FY25 Title I Family Engagement Compact.pdf

In addition, please let us know your feedback by completing SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

📍 Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.

Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students

Students with sensory disabilities require specialized services and support to access instruction that is typically presented visually and auditorily (by means of hearing). FCPS provides educational services to students who are deaf, hearing-impaired, or visually impaired. They are supported in various settings, including at their school or through itinerant specialists who travel to different schools to work with students, rather than being based in a single school. Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.

Visit the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) website for Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Fairfax Recycles Day

Come participate in Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16, by dropping off recyclables and more at the Drop-Off Event and Touch-a-Truck at the Gerry Hyland Government Center 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA. See below for the list of acceptable items.

FCPS News

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

• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families 

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Upcoming Dates:

11/01             Student Holiday-Diwali-No School
11/01-02        All Saints Day/ Dia de los Muertos
11/04-05        Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
11/06             Annandale Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A (ALL Day)
                      Report Cards Go Home
11/07             Picture Retake Day
11/08             Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process
11/11             Student Holiday-Veterans Day-No School
11/14             Gr. 4 field trip to Jamestown / Williamsburg
11/15             PreK Family Breakfast (9:00-10:00am, PreK Classrooms)
11/18             3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19             Gr. 3 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
11/21             Thanksgiving Luncheon /
                      Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
11/22             Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                      Technology Info (Parent Vue and Schoology)
                      Turkey Trot Day
11/27-29        Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break-No School
12/02             Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/03             Family Science Night (6:00-7:00pm, Gym)

Last Thursday, students and mentors celebrated together by going to a wonderful outing! Students and their mentors engaged in a game (or two) of bowling! So much fun was had by all! A huge thank you to all the mentors for taking the time to mentor our amazing students each week. And, another huge thank you goes to Jennifer Boyle for planning the outing.

Look at our amazing kindergartners learning new things every day!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

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

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

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

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

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

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). In addition, you can contact Ms. Sherry Hamzehloo,
our Parent Liaison@ 703-658-5693 or [email protected] if you need some help with setting up a ParentVue account. T

Announcing FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program Nominate amazing ATES staff members!

FCPS has special awards program to honor outstanding staff members. This can include classroom teachers, ESOL teachers, SPED teachers, Specialists (PE, Music, Art, etc…), Instructional Assistants and Instructional Leaders for each school. It’s a perfect way to celebrate any of our staff members to be recognized for all the amazing work they do each day.  

If you would like to nominate anyone from ATES, please fill out this form no later than by November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, send them to Essel Linton, Awards Liaison at [email protected] 

The nomination forms may be accessed through:  https://forms.gle/gytbYzSJEfxvpcd98

Thanksgiving Luncheon / Student Parent Lunch_11/24/2024

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Parents are invited to have Thanksgiving lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/ySq4eVmfuGiBqAPU8) if you are planning to attend.

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

Title I Family Compact

Annandale Terrace Elementary is a Title I school within Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) and utilizes the Title I grant to improve student achievement and help all students meet the objectives of the FCPS Program of Studies and the Virginia Standards of Learning. A partnership with families is essential to meeting this goal.  

Under Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, schools that receive Title I funds are expected to collaborate with families to develop and maintain a parent and family engagement policy that describes the school’s approach to involve families in students’ learning and includes a compact expressing the partnerships among staff, caregivers, and students to reach high academic goals for every student.  

For details of 2024-2025 Title 1 Family Compact, please read FY25 Title I Family Engagement Compact.pdf

In addition, please let us know your feedback by completing SIIP and Family Engagement Policy

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Fairfax Recycles Day

Come participate in Fairfax Recycles Day on Saturday, November 16, by dropping off recyclables and more at the Drop-Off Event and Touch-a-Truck at the Gerry Hyland Government Center 8350 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA. See below for the list of acceptable items.

FCPS News

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

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

 

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

10/28           Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31           Book Character Day
                    End of 1st Quarter
                    2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm
11/01           Student Holiday-Diwali Holiday
11/04-05      Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
11/06            Annandale Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
11/07           Picture Retake Day
11/08           Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                    Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process
11/11           Student Holiday-Veterans Day
11/14           Gr. 4 field trip to Jamestown / Williamsburg
11/15           PreK Family Breakfast (9:00-10:00am, PreK Classrooms)
11/18            3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19            Gr. 3 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
11/21            Thanksgiving Luncheon /
                    Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
11/22           Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Technology Info (Parent Vue and Schoology)
11/27-29      Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break
12/02           Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/03           Family Science Night (6:00-7:00pm, Gym)

Here we have 4th grade students from Ms. Nyren’s class and from Ms. Roy’s class working hard during literacy.

Mr. Harris is one of our wonderful instructional assistants! Here he is supporting students in Ms. Roy’s class.

Movie night was so much fun! A huge thank you to all the volunteers that made this event happen!

These three wonderful students were recognized by their teachers for showing Cougar Pride! They are excellent examples of showing respectful, responsible, and safe behaviors. Way to go!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

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

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

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

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

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

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

Announcing FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards Program Nominate amazing ATES staff members!

FCPS has special awards program to honor outstanding staff members. This can include classroom teachers, ESOL teachers, SPED teachers, Specialists (PE, Music, Art, etc…), Instructional Assistants and Instructional Leaders for each school. It’s a perfect way to celebrate any of our staff members to be recognized for all the amazing work they do each day.  

If you would like to nominate anyone from ATES, please fill out this form no later than by November 15, 2024.

If you have any questions, send them to Essel Linton, Awards Liaison at [email protected] 

The nomination forms may be accessed through:  https://forms.gle/gytbYzSJEfxvpcd98

Thanksgiving Luncheon / Student Parent Lunch_11/24/2024

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Parents are invited to have Thanksgiving lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/ySq4eVmfuGiBqAPU8) if you are planning to attend.

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions at the final community conversation this fall. It will be held Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School. Click the date to register. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Upcoming Dates:

10/21           3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
10/25           Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                    Topic: Math Presentation
10/28           Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31           Book Character Day
                    End of 1st Quarter
                    2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm
11/01           Student Holiday-Diwali Holiday
11/04-05      Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
11/06            Annandale Spirit Day at Chick-fil-A
11/08           Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                    Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process
11/11           Student Holiday-Veterans Day
11/14           Gr. 4 field trip to Jamestown / Williamsburg
11/15           PreK Family Breakfast (9:00-10:00am, PreK Classrooms)
11/18           3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
11/19           Gr. 3 Field Trip to Huntley Meadows
11/22           Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Technology Info (Parent Vue and Schoology)
11/27-29      Student Holiday-Thanksgiving Break
12/02           Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
12/03           Family Science Night (6:00-7:00pm, Gym)

This past week, all 4th grade students had an opportunity to work together and create this beautiful pollinator meadow for our school. All plants are native to Virginia and aligned with the Science standards of learning. We are very grateful for the partnership with the R3 program of Fairfax County Stormwater Management for supporting us and providing all materials. A huge shout out goes to Ashley Ireland and Michelle Carr-Hogan for leading this amazing project for Annandale Terrace ES!

Math, math, math – everywhere! Throughout the week students were seen working together playing math partner games, working on their math stations, reminding ourselves of all the positives students are achieving, and practicing some mean, median, mode, and range using sports!

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

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

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

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

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic. 

Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Join Superintendent Reid at a Community Conversation. Ask questions and share your thoughts:

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Wee Play_ Parent Child Playgroup

Moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers attend playgroups weekly with their children to make friends, learn together through play, and share ideas that support children’s development.

WHEN:                   Every Thursday, beginning October 24th

 

TIME:                     9:30 – 11:00 am or 11:00 – 12:30 pm

 

WHERE:                Annandale Terrace Elementary School

 

REGISTER:          Please return the registration by

                              10/16. attention Diva Rojas: [email protected]

See the registration form here: Wee Play Flyer_English.pdf

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

You're Invited to the Autumnal Extravaganza!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space Fall Festival! Enjoy a petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages.

When: October 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

What to Expect:

• Petting Zoo
• Pumpkin Giveaway
• Food vendors offering treats
• Fun activities for the whole family
• Craft fair with local artisans
• And more!

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends.

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Fall Festival Tickets, Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/15-18     Digital Citizenship Week
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          K Field trip to Miller Farms
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/18          Family Movie Night (6:30pm-9:30pm, ATES)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
10/25          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: Math Presentation
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          Book Character Day
                   End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

…returning next week!

Digital Citizenship Week

Join us from October 15th to 18th as we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with a fun and educational Spirit Week! Each day will focus on important topics to help our students become responsible and safe digital citizens.

Access to Student Links

Want your student to practice ST Math or log in to Lexia on your personal device? Learn how on our school website under "Technology" You can also access the links directly via our "Student Links" page. Reach out to your child's teacher for their FCPS username and password and access our resources in the comfort of your home today! 

ATES Student Parent Lunch_10/18

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Friday, October 18, 2024. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/yKCHMUaoCv9PxwqM6) if you are planning to attend.

PTA will be selling Pizza, drinks among other things during the movie. You can pre-order your pizza by filling out this survey form. Your cooperation will help us to estimate the amount of pizzas we need to pre-order.  You will be paying the pizza (s) at Movie Night. 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

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

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

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

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Join Superintendent Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback:

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Wee Play_ Parent Child Playgroup

Moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers attend playgroups weekly with their children to make friends, learn together through play, and share ideas that support children’s development.

WHEN:                   Every Thursday, beginning October 24th

 

TIME:                     9:30 – 11:00 am or 11:00 – 12:30 pm

 

WHERE:                Annandale Terrace Elementary School

 

REGISTER:          Please return the registration by

                              10/16. attention Diva Rojas: [email protected]

See the registration form here: Wee Play Flyer_English.pdf

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

You're Invited to the Autumnal Extravaganza!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space Fall Festival! Enjoy a petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages.

When: October 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

What to Expect:

• Petting Zoo
• Pumpkin Giveaway
• Food vendors offering treats
• Fun activities for the whole family
• Craft fair with local artisans
• And more!

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends.

Eileen Garnett Civic Space - Fall Festival Tickets, Sat, Oct 19, 2024 at 11:00 AM | Eventbrite

 

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/15-18     Digital Citizenship Week
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          K Field trip to Miller Farms
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/18          Family Movie Night (6:30pm-9:30pm, ATES)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
10/25          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: Math Presentation
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          Book Character Day
                   End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

…returning next week!

Digital Citizenship Week

Join us from October 15th to 18th as we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with a fun and educational Spirit Week! Each day will focus on important topics to help our students become responsible and safe digital citizens.

Access to Student Links

Want your student to practice ST Math or log in to Lexia on your personal device? Learn how on our school website under "Technology" You can also access the links directly via our "Student Links" page. Reach out to your child's teacher for their FCPS username and password and access our resources in the comfort of your home today! 

ATES Student Parent Lunch_10/18

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Friday, October 18, 2024. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/yKCHMUaoCv9PxwqM6) if you are planning to attend.

PTA will be selling Pizza, drinks among other things during the movie. You can pre-order your pizza by filling out this survey form. Your cooperation will help us to estimate the amount of pizzas we need to pre-order.  You will be paying the pizza (s) at Movie Night. 

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Celebrating the Power of School Lunches

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

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

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

2024-2025 Family Science Night Volunteer sign-up

For the school year 2024-25, ATES is hosting a free event for our students and families courtesy of The Children’s Science Center  www.thechildrenssciencecenter.org. The Mobile Science Lab will bring fun experiments and activities designed to excite our students about science!  It is completely free because we are a Title 1 school, however 30 volunteers are needed to run the activities. Please consider volunteering your time and/or pass this on to someone who’d like to volunteer. Children’s Science Center brings all the materials, displays and activities.  Volunteers just set up, read their volunteer packet (you receive this a week in advance), run the activity table, and go home when finished.
 
Volunteer Requirements:  Adults (teachers, spouses, friends, community members, etc.) or high school students in  Grades 11 and 12 (Community service hours given for high school students).

   When:  Tuesday, December 3rd
   Place:  Gym @ Annandale Terrace Elementary School
   Time:   5:15-7:45 p.m.  (This time includes set up/clean up. The actual family program is from 6:00-7:30 pm)
   RSVP by Friday, November 8th by completing this Volunteer Sign-up Form.
   For any questions, please email Cindy Rogers via [email protected].

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Join Superintendent Reid for a series of Community Conversations and share your feedback:

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

Wee Play_ Parent Child Playgroup

Moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers attend playgroups weekly with their children to make friends, learn together through play, and share ideas that support children’s development.

WHEN:                   Every Thursday, beginning October 24th

 

TIME:                     9:30 – 11:00 am or 11:00 – 12:30 pm

 

WHERE:                Annandale Terrace Elementary School

 

REGISTER:          Please return the registration by

                              10/16. attention Diva Rojas: [email protected]

See the registration form here: Wee Play Flyer_English.pdf

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

You're Invited to the Autumnal Extravaganza!

Join us for a day of fall fun at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space Fall Festival! Enjoy a petting zoo, delicious food, and festive activities for all ages.

When: October 19, 2024, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: 7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003

What to Expect:

• Petting Zoo
• Pumpkin Giveaway
• Food vendors offering treats
• Fun activities for the whole family
• Craft fair with local artisans
• And more!

Don't miss out on this exciting event! Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends.

 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1029019132927?aff=oddtdtcreator

FCPS News

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Learn About Lexia for Literacy
• Schools Win Exemplar Awards
• Upcoming Community Conversations

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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Upcoming Dates:

10/11          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: The Science of Reading / Early Literacy
10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/15-18     Digital Citizenship Week
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          K Field trip to Miller Farms
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/18          Family Movie Night (6:30pm-9:30pm, ATES)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
10/25          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: Math Presentation
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          Book Character Day
                   End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

Miss Scilovati and Ms. Prasser's class met their buddies this past week! All the students were so excited and had so much fun! Here are some photos! Yay - Red house!

On Friday, September 27, 2024, we had our first parent coffee of the school year. During the parent coffee, parents learned about the Academic Advance program presented by Ms. Carr-Hogan. Information on the importance of attendance was also shared. In addition, parents were encouraged to sign-up for the PTA.

Thank you for participating PTA Sponsored INCA Social Fundraiser Night last Friday. The proceeds we made will benefit ATES PTA to help paying for school field trips, family events, and etc.

What better way to spend a Saturday than enjoying America’s pastime—baseball at Nat’s field! We had a fantastic family engagement field trip to watch the Nationals take on the Phillies. Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from a private organization, we were able to give our families this wonderful experience. It was a day filled with fun, excitement, and community!

Digital Citizenship Week

Join us from October 15th to 18th as we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with a fun and educational Spirit Week! Each day will focus on important topics to help our students become responsible and safe digital citizens.

Access to Student Links

Want your student to practice ST Math or log in to Lexia on your personal device? Learn how on our school website under "Technology" You can also access the links directly via our "Student Links" page. Reach out to your child's teacher for their FCPS username and password and access our resources in the comfort of your home today! 

ATES Student Parent Lunch_10/18

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Friday, October 18, 2024. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/yKCHMUaoCv9PxwqM6) if you are planning to attend.

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Wee Play_ Parent Child Playgroup

Moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers attend playgroups weekly with their children to make friends, learn together through play, and share ideas that support children’s development.

WHEN:                   Every Thursday, beginning October 24th

 

TIME:                     9:30 – 11:00 am or 11:00 – 12:30 pm

 

WHERE:                Annandale Terrace Elementary School

 

REGISTER:          Please return the registration by

                              10/16. attention Diva Rojas: [email protected]

See the registration form here: Wee Play Flyer_English.pdf

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Jennifer Boyle, school counselor at [email protected], Emma Day, School Psychologist at [email protected], or Celia Fruchterman, school social worker at [email protected]  to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more. 

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
• Sign and Return SR&R
• Upcoming Immunization Clinics

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

10/11          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: The Science of Reading / Early Literacy
10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/15-18     Digital Citizenship Week
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          K Field trip to Miller Farms
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/18          Family Movie Night (6:30pm-9:30pm, ATES)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time 12:20pm
10/25          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: Math Presentation
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          Book Character Day
                   End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

Miss Scilovati and Ms. Prasser's class met their buddies this past week! All the students were so excited and had so much fun! Here are some photos! Yay - Red house!

On Friday, September 27, 2024, we had our first parent coffee of the school year. During the parent coffee, parents learned about the Academic Advance program presented by Ms. Carr-Hogan. Information on the importance of attendance was also shared. In addition, parents were encouraged to sign-up for the PTA.

Thank you for participating PTA Sponsored INCA Social Fundraiser Night last Friday. The proceeds we made will benefit ATES PTA to help paying for school field trips, family events, and etc.

What better way to spend a Saturday than enjoying America’s pastime—baseball at Nat’s field! We had a fantastic family engagement field trip to watch the Nationals take on the Phillies. Thanks to the generous donation of tickets from a private organization, we were able to give our families this wonderful experience. It was a day filled with fun, excitement, and community!

Digital Citizenship Week

Join us from October 15th to 18th as we celebrate Digital Citizenship Week with a fun and educational Spirit Week! Each day will focus on important topics to help our students become responsible and safe digital citizens.

Access to Student Links

Want your student to practice ST Math or log in to Lexia on your personal device? Learn how on our school website under "Technology" You can also access the links directly via our "Student Links" page. Reach out to your child's teacher for their FCPS username and password and access our resources in the comfort of your home today! 

ATES Student Parent Lunch_10/18

The Family Engagement Committee is sponsoring the Student-Parent Lunch Day on Friday, October 18, 2024. Parents are invited to have lunch with their student during their lunch time. This event is part of increasing family engagement at ATES and providing parents an opportunity to come to the school. The price for lunch is $5.00 for all guests (Free of charge for all students in Annandale Terrace). Please complete this survey (https://forms.gle/yKCHMUaoCv9PxwqM6) if you are planning to attend.

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review

FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person. 

All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on: 

• Tuesday, October 8, 3-7 p.m.
• Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday, October 28, 3-7 p.m.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

Please check the Immunization Resources page for clinic locations, dates, and how to submit a consent form.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 5: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our final goal is Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation. We are preparing our students for a future that has yet to be imagined. We must give them the skills they will need to succeed. Watch this video to see students exploring and preparing for careers through Career and Technical Experience programs. See how Goal 5 is being put into practice.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

Wee Play_ Parent Child Playgroup

Moms, dads, grandparents, and other caregivers attend playgroups weekly with their children to make friends, learn together through play, and share ideas that support children’s development.

WHEN:                   Every Thursday, beginning October 24th

 

TIME:                     9:30 – 11:00 am or 11:00 – 12:30 pm

 

WHERE:                Annandale Terrace Elementary School

 

REGISTER:          Please return the registration by

                              10/16. attention Diva Rojas: [email protected]

See the registration form here: Wee Play Flyer_English.pdf

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Jennifer Boyle, school counselor at [email protected], Emma Day, School Psychologist at [email protected], or Celia Fruchterman, school social worker at [email protected]  to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more. 

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
• Sign and Return SR&R
• Upcoming Immunization Clinics

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

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

The FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

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10/03          Día festivo para estudiantes: feriado de Rosh Hashaná
10/04          Día festivo para estudiantes-Día laboral para maestros
10/14          Día festivo para estudiantes-Día laboral para maestros
10/17          Grado1 Excursión a Cox Farm
10/18          K Excursión a Miller Farms
10/18          Almuerzo para padres/alumnos (hora de almuerzo, Cafetería)
10/21          Salida anticipada de 3 horas - Hora de salida 12:20 p. m.
10/28          Mercado Familiar de Alimentos (3:45 p.m., Cafetería)1
10/31          Fin del primer trimestre
                   Salida temprana de estudiantes 2 horas: Salida 1:20 p.m.

Tuvimos nuestro primer almuerzo familiar el viernes 20 de septiembre de 2024. Fue maravilloso ver a tantas de nuestras familias unirse a sus estudiantes para almorzar.

¡Preparándonos para otro proyecto al aire libre! Pronto se compartirá más información. 😊

¡Estudiantes de primer grado aprendiendo en acción! Aquí tenemos a los estudiantes de Ms. Demery-Debrow aprendiendo a crear imágenes mentales para desarrollar conocimientos sobre cómo crecen y cambian los personajes de los animales.

Un enorme agradecimiento a todos los que vinieron a apoyar la feria de recursos durante la Noche de Regreso a Clases. ¡Gracias a la Biblioteca Pública George Mason, PTA, Wonder Wagon, Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Asistencia, Salud Mental, Visión y Odontología, y mucho más! Los recursos proporcionados fueron bien recibidos por nuestras familias.

Gracias a todos los maestros por sus maravillosas presentaciones a nuestras familias durante la Noche de Regreso a Clases. ¡A continuación se muestran algunos de nuestros equipos de nivel de grado!

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Regístrese Hoy para una Conversación Comunitaria!

Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid será la anfitriona de una serie de conversaciones comunitarias este otoño. Ella te invita a compartir tus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para registrarse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

• Lunes Septiembre 23, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Newington Forest.
• Lunes Septiembre 30, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Mount Vernon Woods.
• Lunes Octubre 14, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la Escuela Primaria Fairhill.
• Lunes Octubre 21, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Virginia Run.
•  Miércoles Octubre 30, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela secundaria Herndon.

🗓️ Consejo de Asistencia: Programación de Viajes o Eventos Familiares

La buena asistencia es una habilidad importante para la vida que ayudará a los estudiantes a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá.

Al planificar viajes o eventos familiares, consulte el calendario de FCPS y trate de utilizar los fines de semana y días festivos escolares. Cada día de aprendizaje es un día hacia el éxito. Tenga en cuenta que las ausencias se acumulan rápidamente. Los estudiantes que faltan el 10% del año escolar (o solo dos días al mes) se consideran ausentes crónicos.

Cuando sea posible, programe citas para su hijo fuera del horario escolar. Si su hijo necesita faltar a la escuela debido a una enfermedad u otro motivo, debe informar la ausencia.

Mire este video con consejos para comprender nuestro calendario escolar y visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener información adicional. ¡Asiste hoy, logra mañana!

Programas Académicos Avanzados (AAP) Continuidad de Servicios de Primaria

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) están comprometidas a desafiar a todos los estudiantes a través de esfuerzos de desarrollo de talentos e instrucción diferenciada para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes avanzados.

FCPS ofrece una gama continua de servicios académicos avanzados para todos los estudiantes en los grados K-12. El enfoque continuo de servicios reconoce las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes y se enfoca en emparejar servicios, no en etiquetar a los estudiantes. A través del continuo, los estudiantes tienen:

•  Múltiples puntos de entrada para oportunidades de aprendizaje más profundo en áreas específicas de necesidad a medida que se desarrollan.
• Un grupo de estudiantes con necesidades académicas similares para continuar creciendo en su aprendizaje.

Por favor lea los detalles de los programas visitando: ATES AAP FallNewsletterES.pdf

El boletín informativo de otoño de la AAP ES (PDF) también está disponible en los siguientes idiomas:

• Arabe
• Chino
• Coreano
• Español
•  Urdu
• Vietnamita

Regreso a Clases / Noche de Información sobre el Título 1

Gracias por asistir a la increíble Noche de Información sobre Regreso a Clases/Título 1 del miércoles por la noche. Aquí hay un enlace a las presentaciones para las familias que no pudieron asistir.

✨ El Plan Estratégico 2023-30 - Objetivo 4: Acceso Equitativo a las Oportunidades

El Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS establece cinco metas principales para crear un cambio positivo en la división. Estas metas muestran dónde debemos enfocar nuestra atención y nos ayudarán a alinear nuestros esfuerzos. 

La cuarta meta asegura que todos los estudiantes tengan el mismo acceso a oportunidades, sin importar a qué escuela asistan. Esto incluye programas académicos y de otro tipo que inspiren e involucren a los estudiantes y les permitan explorar sus pasiones y talentos. Vea cómo se está poniendo en práctica el Objetivo 4.

Los Estudiantes serán Encuestados sobre Aprendizaje Socioemocional

FCPS se compromete a apoyar el bienestar mental de todos los estudiantes. El evaluador de aprendizaje socioemocional (SEL) ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a compartir sus perspectivas sobre cómo sus escuelas y comunidades los apoyan y los ayudan a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito.

La evaluación se ofrece a todos los estudiantes de los grados 3 al 12 en el otoño y la primavera. Aborda habilidades como lograr metas, comprender y manejar emociones, establecer y mantener relaciones con adultos y compañeros, y tomar decisiones responsables. Los estudiantes también comparten el éxito de su escuela y comunidad al lograr que se sientan valorados, incluidos y apoyados. Los datos de evaluación se utilizan para planificar la programación para la división, las escuelas y los estudiantes individuales.

Después de cada evaluación, los resultados estarán disponibles en la pestaña Documentos de SIS ParentVUE y se enviarán por correo a las familias que no tienen una cuenta de ParentVUE. Para obtener más información, visite la página web del Evaluador de Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL).

Las familias que deseen excluir a su hijo pueden hacerlo completando el formulario de exclusión en el Paquete de Aviso Anual o SIS ParentVUE. Para obtener más información, visite la página web del Evaluador de Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL) o comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal.

Tenga en cuenta que el SEL Screener no es lo mismo que la Encuesta Juvenil Anónima del Condado de Fairfax, que se llevará a cabo a finales de este otoño.

✔️ Lista de verificación para padres/cuidadores: ¿Ha completado estos formularios importantes?

Entendemos que los múltiples formularios escolares que reciben los cuidadores durante las primeras semanas de clases pueden resultar abrumadores, ¡pero cada uno ayuda a preparar a su hijo para un año escolar exitoso! Si no tiene una cuenta SIS ParentVUE, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo para obtener un código de activación y siga las instrucciones en la página web de la cuenta SIS ParentVUE.

🩹 Requisitos de Vacunacion 

Consulte con su proveedor de atención médica lo antes posible para asegurarse de que su hijo esté al día con las vacunas requeridas por el estado de Virginia.  A partir del lunes 30 de septiembre, los estudiantes que no hayan presentado comprobante de vacunación no podrán asistir a la escuela.

Puede verificar el cumplimiento de las vacunas de su hijo y enviar su registro de vacunas en SIS ParentVUE. Los registros también se pueden entregar en la oficina principal de su escuela.

También se pueden proporcionar documentos de vacunación alternativos (a continuación) a la oficina principal de su escuela, pero no se pueden cargar en ParentVUE:

• Una declaración escrita de un proveedor de atención médica que especifique todas las vacunas administradas.
• Declaración escrita de un proveedor de atención médica sobre una exención médica permanente o temporal.
• Un formulario de exención religiosa notariado objetando la administración de vacunas debido a conflictos con principios o prácticas religiosas.

Encuentre más información sobre vacunas.

📋 Formularios de permiso

Las familias pueden otorgar permiso fácilmente para que sus hijos accedan a una variedad de recursos escolares a través del sistema de Consentimiento digital de padres. Los padres pueden optar por que sus hijos participen o no en recursos que incluyen herramientas educativas en línea, servicios de asesoramiento escolar y servicios de tutoría. También pueden cambiar la forma en que se administra la información de los estudiantes. Visite la página web de Consentimiento digital de padres para acceder al sistema. Mire este vídeo para ver cómo utilizar la herramienta.

Derechos y responsabilidades de los estudiantes (SR&R)

El documento SR&R explica las expectativas sobre el comportamiento de los estudiantes y las respuestas de los adultos. A los padres que utilicen SIS ParentVUE se les pedirá que firmen el documento al iniciar sesión en esa plataforma. Una versión imprimible del documento con una hoja de firma está disponible en la página web de SR&R. Este formulario debe firmarse y devolverse antes del Viernes Septiembre 30.

Acceso de Padres a Registros de Vacunación en VIIS

Los padres pueden acceder a los registros de vacunación de sus hijos de forma gratuita desde el Sistema de información de vacunación de Virginia (VIIS) para cualquier vacuna obtenida en el estado de Virginia completando este breve formulario de solicitud de registro de vacunación. Las indicaciones del formulario se proporcionan en inglés y español. Una vez que se procesa el formulario (de 3 a 5 días hábiles y, a veces, menos), el registro de vacunación se envía por correo electrónico directamente a los padres a la dirección de correo electrónico proporcionada.

🩹 Requisitos de vacunación

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD) proporcionará vacunas a los estudiantes de primaria de FCPS los lunes con salida temprana limitada en las oficinas de su distrito a partir de octubre. Todas las vacunas requeridas por la escuela se ofrecerán de forma gratuita.

Para encontrar los lunes de salida temprana para la escuela de su hijo, ubique su pirámide escolar y luego vea las fechas en la parte inferior de la página web limitada de los lunes de salida temprana.

Programe la cita de vacunación de su hijo llamando al 703-246-7100.

¡El pedido anticipado del anuario está abierto!

¡No te lo pierdas! ¡El Anuario Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 ya está disponible a precio anticipado por solo $16! Reserva el tuyo antes de que los precios suban después del 11 de abril. ¡Asegure esos recuerdos hoy! Visite https://www.strawbridge.net/ e ingrese el código YB30242. Los anuarios se repartirán en Junio.

SIBSHOPS: ¡Un Emocionante Taller Presencial para Hermanos y Hermanas de Niños con Necesidades Especiales!

Los talleres de Sibshop son para niños de 2.º a 6.º grado matriculados en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax que tienen hermanos con necesidades especiales.

•  Conozca a otros hermanos en un ambiente relajado.
• Celebre las muchas contribuciones hechas por hermanos y hermanas de niños con necesidades especiales.
• Compartir experiencias entre hermanos y recibir apoyo de pares.
• ¡Juega y diviértete!

Octubre 4, 2024, 9 a.m. - mediodía

Centro Comunitario Jim Scott 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031
Presentado por Servicios de Trabajo Social Escolar de FCPS

Regístrese en línea

Apoyando la Salud Mental de su Hijo

Los niños pasan por muchos cambios, y puede ser difícil saber si su comportamiento es apropiado para su desarrollo o si podrían beneficiarse de apoyo en salud mental. Es importante que hables con tu hijo y prestes atención a sus acciones, especialmente a estas señales de advertencia:

• Aumento de la irritabilidad, hiperactividad, energía y/o comportamiento agresivo.
• Tristeza excesiva, desesperanza o preocupaciones.
• Pérdida de apetito o aumento o pérdida significativa de peso.
• Falta o exceso de sueño.
• Disminución de las calificaciones, evitación de la escuela o problemas de asistencia.
• Consumo de alcohol o drogas.
• Alejamiento de actividades o de amigos y familiares. 
• Pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismos o a otros.

Si nota alguna de estas señales de advertencia o siente que su hijo puede estar experimentando un problema de salud mental, hay ayuda disponible. Todas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax tienen al menos un consejero escolar, un psicólogo escolar y un trabajador social escolar. Comuníquese con Jennifer Boyle, consejera escolar, en [email protected], Emma Day, psicóloga escolar, en [email protected], o Celia Fruchterman, trabajadora social escolar, en [email protected] para analizar sus inquietudes e identificar recursos.

Por favor, comuníquese con uno de estos miembros del personal para hablar sobre sus preocupaciones e identificar recursos. Llame a su escuela o visite su sitio web para obtener la información de contacto de los miembros del personal. Encuentre información adicional para apoyar el bienestar de su hijo. 

Si usted o un ser querido está experimentando una crisis de salud mental, como pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismo o a otros, tome medidas de inmediato. Llame al 988, vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana o comuníquese con el Centro de Sharon Bulova para Servicios de Emergencia de Salud Comunitaria al 703-573-5679.

Seguridad y Almacenamiento Seguro de Armas de Fuego

Proporcionar a los estudiantes y al personal un entorno educativo seguro sigue siendo nuestra prioridad. Tristemente, la violencia con las armas de fuego continúa afectando a las escuelas y comunidades a través de nuestra nación.

En FCPS, lecciones sobre seguridad de armas son incorporadas en nuestro currículo. Es crítico que los padres y guardianes hablen con sus hijos acerca de la importancia de la seguridad de armas de fuego y el almacenamiento seguro de armas de fuego en sus hogares, y en cualquier hogar que puedan visitar. 

El sitio web de FCPS tiene recursos para la seguridad de las armas de fuego, así como información detallada sobre las prácticas de seguridad en las escuelas. Vea la carta reciente del Dr. Reid a la comunidad para más recursos. 

Guarde las armas de fuego y los medicamentos con seguridad

La Junta de Servicios Comunitarios de Fairfax-Falls Church tiene un número limitado disponible de cajas de seguridad para medicamentos y seguros que sirven para una gran variedad de armas de fuego. Visite el sitio web (Lock and Talk) para obtener más información.

La Política de Confianza de FCPS Apoya la Cultura Solidaria

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax están orgullosas de su cultura solidaria y se esfuerzan por brindar un espacio seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para todos los estudiantes y familias. La Política de Confianza de FCPS solidifica este compromiso y se alinea con la Política de Confidencialidad y Confianza Pública del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax. Garantiza que los estudiantes y las familias de FCPS puedan acceder a los beneficios y servicios de FCPS sin temor a que la información sea divulgada, directa o indirectamente, a funcionarios federales de inmigración. Visite la página web de la Política de confianza de FCPS para obtener más información sobre la política y la regulación en varios idiomas.

Noticias FCPS

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

• FCPS quiere apoyar más a las familias militares
• Firme y devuelva el SR&R
• Próximas Clínicas de Vacunación  

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

📸 Aclaración: Exclusión Voluntaria de Fotos/Vídeos de Estudiantes

Hemos recibido preguntas sobre las opciones y la orientación para optar por no participar en fotografías y videos de los estudiantes. Aquí hay aclaraciones y recordatorios:

• Las selecciones de exclusión voluntaria "Completo" y "C limitado" son las que significan que un estudiante queda excluido de las fotos, videos y audios que publica FCPS.
• El campo 'Uso comercial' en SIS se refiere a la divulgación de información a empresas y organizaciones externas. NO se refiere a publicar fotos/video/audio de un estudiante.
•  Para educación especial y estudiantes con discapacidades: Obtenga el permiso de los padres/cuidadores antes de publicar fotos/videos/audios de los estudiantes que reciben estos servicios.

Para obtener descripciones completas de cada opción de exclusión voluntaria, consulte los formularios del folleto de exclusión voluntaria en la página 13.

Talleres Gratuitos para Familias

Los padres y cuidadores pueden acceder a seminarios web gratuitos, consultas confidenciales, una biblioteca de préstamo y recursos para ayudar a los adultos a apoyar el éxito de todos los estudiantes, incluidos aquellos con desafíos de aprendizaje, necesidades especiales y discapacidades. Obtenga más información sobre el Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC).

En septiembre, el FRC organizará seminarios web para familias sobre cómo apoyar a los hermanos de niños con discapacidades, ayudar a los estudiantes a organizar su trabajo escolar, trabajar con niños a quienes les gusta traspasar los límites y el desarrollo y el bienestar de los adolescentes. Suscríbase al boletín informativo de FRC para conocer sus últimas ofertas o visite el sitio web de su seminario web.

📑 Varsity Tutors Brinda Soporte a Pedido sin Costo

FCPS se está asociando con Varsity Tutors para brindar a los estudiantes y a las familias recursos adicionales para el aprendizaje. Todos los estudiantes pueden aprovechar los servicios de Varsity Tutors sin costo alguno, que incluyen clases semanales en vivo en línea, tutoría por chat a pedido las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, edición de ensayos y recursos de estudio, como contenido grabado, problemas de práctica y pruebas de diagnóstico. Obtenga más información sobre la tutoría en línea con Varsity Tutors.

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Upcoming Dates:

10/03          Student Holiday-Rosh Hashanah Holiday
10/04          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          K Field trip to Miller Farms
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time12:20pm
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

We had our first family lunch on Friday, September 20, 2024. It was wonderful to see so many of our families join their student(s) for lunch.

Getting ready for another outdoor project! More information will be shared soon. 😊

First grade students learning in action! Here we have Ms. Demery-Debrow’s students learning to create mental images to build knowledge about how animal characters grow and change.

 

A huge thank you to all who came to support the resource fair during Back to School Night. Thank you to the George Mason Public Library, PTA, the Wonder Wagon, Boy Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Attendance, Mental Health, Vision and Dentistry, and so much more! The resources provided were well received by our families.

Thank you to all the teachers for their wonderful presentations to our families during Back to School Night. Below are some of our grade level teams!

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 30, at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, at Herndon Middle School.

🗓️ Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events

Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.

When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.

When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence. 

Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:

• Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
• A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Please read the details of the programs via visiting: ATES AAP FallNewsletterES.pdf

Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) are also available at the following languages:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Back to School / Title 1 Info Night

Thank you for attending Wednesday night's amazing Back to School /Title 1 Info Night. Here is a link to the presentations for families who were unable to attend.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 4: Equitable Access to Opportunities

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

The fourth goal ensures all students have the same access to opportunities, no matter what school they attend. This includes academics and other programs that inspire and engage students and allow them to explore their passions and talents. See how Goal 4 is being put into practice.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Parent Access to Immunization Records in VIIS

Parents can access their child's immunization records for free from the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) for any immunization obtained in the state of Virginia by completing this brief Immunization Record Request Form. The prompts on the form are provided in English and Spanish. Once the form is processed (3-5 business days and sometimes less), the immunization record is emailed directly to the parent at the email address provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices beginning in October. All school required immunizations will be offered free of charge. 

To find the early release Mondays for your child’s school, please locate their school pyramid, then view the dates toward the bottom of the limited early release Mondays webpage.  

Please schedule your child’s immunization appointment by calling 703-246-7100.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Jennifer Boyle, school counselor at [email protected], Emma Day, School Psychologist at [email protected], or Celia Fruchterman, school social worker at [email protected]  to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

Gun Safety and Safe Gun Storage

Providing students and staff with a safe educational environment remains our priority. Sadly, gun violence continues to impact schools and communities across our nation.

In FCPS, lessons on gun safety are built into our curriculum. It is critical that parents and guardians talk to their children about the importance of gun safety and safe gun storage in their homes, and in any home they may visit. 

The FCPS website has gun safety resources as well as detailed information about safety and security practices at schools. See Dr. Reid’s recent letter to the community for more resources. 

Safely Store Firearms and Medications

The Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has a limited supply of free locking medication boxes and trigger locks that fit a wide variety of firearms. Visit the Lock and Talk website to learn more. 

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages. 

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Wants to Further Support Military Families
• Sign and Return SR&R
• Upcoming Immunization Clinics

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

📸 Clarification: Student Photo/Video Opt Outs

We have received questions about student photo/video opt-out choices and guidance. Here are clarifications and reminders:

• The ‘Comprehensive’ and ‘Limited C’ opt out selections are the ones that mean that a student is opted out from photos, video, and audio being published by FCPS.

• The ‘Commercial Use’ field in SIS refers to release of information to outside businesses and organizations. It does NOT refer to publishing photos/video/audio of a student.

• For special education and students with disabilities: Get parent/caregiver permission before publishing photo/video/audio of students receiving these services.

For full descriptions of each opt-out choice, see the Opt Out booklet forms page 13.

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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Fechas Importantes:

09/27          Café para padres (9:00 a. m., cafetería)
                   Tema: Información para padres de la AAP
                   Noche de restaurante ATES patrocinada por PTA
                   (Inca Social, 4:00-8:00 p.m.)
                   Dirección: 2670 Avenir Place, Viena, VA 22180
09/28          Juego de béisbol a las (4:05 p.m., Nationals Park)
                   dirección: 1500 South Capitol ST SE. Washington, DC 20003
10/03          Festivo para estudiantes: Rosh Hashaná
10/04          Festivo para estudiantes-Día laboral de maestros
10/14          Festivo para estudiantes-Día laboral de maestros
10/17          Grado 1 Excursión a Cox Farm
10/18          Almuerzo para padres y estudiantes (hora de almuerzo, cafetería)
10/21          3 horas de salida anticipada - Hora de salida 12:20 p.m.
10/28          Mercado de alimentos familiar (3:45 p. m., cafetería)
10/31          Fin del primer trimestre
                   Salida temprana para alumnos 2 horas: salida 1:20 p. m.

¡La semana pasada celebramos la Semana del Espíritu de Concientización sobre la Asistencia! ¡Fue muy divertido ver a los estudiantes y al personal unirse a la diversión!.

Las Hijas de la Revolución Americana han creado esta maravillosa exhibición para celebrar y crear conciencia sobre el Día de la Constitución, que fue el 17 de septiembre de 2024.

¡Hicimos algunas comprobaciones de carpetas esta semana! Nuestros alumnos de 3.º, 4.º y 5.º grado mantendrán carpetas este año para mantener todo organizado en un solo lugar.

Me encanta ver a estos alumnos de cuarto grado de la clase de Ms.  Scilovati concentrados durante su tiempo de lectura independiente. ¡Así se hace!

Los maestros de quinto grado comenzaron a enseñar la Unidad 1 del nuevo plan de estudios de alfabetización el viernes. Aquí tenemos a Ms Rigby usando las nuevas revistas para iniciar la lección.

El viernes pasado se celebró nuestro mitin de motivación y este es uno de los eventos favoritos de nuestros alumnos. La banda de la escuela secundaria Annandale y la Guardia de honor se unieron a nosotros para brindar la energía que este evento merece. Y en cuanto al bastón de apoyo... redoble de tambores, por favor... ¡fue a la Casa Verde!

Programas Académicos Avanzados (AAP) Continuidad de Servicios de Primaria

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) están comprometidas a desafiar a todos los estudiantes a través de esfuerzos de desarrollo de talentos e instrucción diferenciada para satisfacer las necesidades de los estudiantes avanzados.

FCPS ofrece una gama continua de servicios académicos avanzados para todos los estudiantes en los grados K-12. El enfoque continuo de servicios reconoce las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes y se enfoca en emparejar servicios, no en etiquetar a los estudiantes. A través del continuo, los estudiantes tienen:

•  Múltiples puntos de entrada para oportunidades de aprendizaje más profundo en áreas específicas de necesidad a medida que se desarrollan.
• Un grupo de estudiantes con necesidades académicas similares para continuar creciendo en su aprendizaje.

Por favor lea los detalles de los programas visitando: ATES AAP FallNewsletterES.pdf

El boletín informativo de otoño de la AAP ES (PDF) también está disponible en los siguientes idiomas:

• Arabe
• Chino
• Coreano
• Español
•  Urdu
• Vietnamita

Regreso a Clases / Noche de Información sobre el Título 1

Gracias por asistir a la increíble Noche de Información sobre Regreso a Clases/Título 1 del miércoles por la noche. Aquí hay un enlace a las presentaciones para las familias que no pudieron asistir.

Los Estudiantes serán Encuestados sobre Aprendizaje Socioemocional

FCPS se compromete a apoyar el bienestar mental de todos los estudiantes. El evaluador de aprendizaje socioemocional (SEL) ayuda a nuestros estudiantes a compartir sus perspectivas sobre cómo sus escuelas y comunidades los apoyan y los ayudan a desarrollar las habilidades que necesitan para tener éxito.

La evaluación se ofrece a todos los estudiantes de los grados 3 al 12 en el otoño y la primavera. Aborda habilidades como lograr metas, comprender y manejar emociones, establecer y mantener relaciones con adultos y compañeros, y tomar decisiones responsables. Los estudiantes también comparten el éxito de su escuela y comunidad al lograr que se sientan valorados, incluidos y apoyados. Los datos de evaluación se utilizan para planificar la programación para la división, las escuelas y los estudiantes individuales.

Después de cada evaluación, los resultados estarán disponibles en la pestaña Documentos de SIS ParentVUE y se enviarán por correo a las familias que no tienen una cuenta de ParentVUE. Para obtener más información, visite la página web del Evaluador de Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL).

Las familias que deseen excluir a su hijo pueden hacerlo completando el formulario de exclusión en el Paquete de Aviso Anual o SIS ParentVUE. Para obtener más información, visite la página web del Evaluador de Aprendizaje Socioemocional (SEL) o comuníquese con nuestra oficina principal.

Tenga en cuenta que el SEL Screener no es lo mismo que la Encuesta Juvenil Anónima del Condado de Fairfax, que se llevará a cabo a finales de este otoño.

✔️ Lista de verificación para padres/cuidadores: ¿Ha completado estos formularios importantes?

Entendemos que los múltiples formularios escolares que reciben los cuidadores durante las primeras semanas de clases pueden resultar abrumadores, ¡pero cada uno ayuda a preparar a su hijo para un año escolar exitoso! Si no tiene una cuenta SIS ParentVUE, comuníquese con la escuela de su hijo para obtener un código de activación y siga las instrucciones en la página web de la cuenta SIS ParentVUE.

🩹 Requisitos de Vacunacion 

Consulte con su proveedor de atención médica lo antes posible para asegurarse de que su hijo esté al día con las vacunas requeridas por el estado de Virginia.  A partir del lunes 30 de septiembre, los estudiantes que no hayan presentado comprobante de vacunación no podrán asistir a la escuela.

Puede verificar el cumplimiento de las vacunas de su hijo y enviar su registro de vacunas en SIS ParentVUE. Los registros también se pueden entregar en la oficina principal de su escuela.

También se pueden proporcionar documentos de vacunación alternativos (a continuación) a la oficina principal de su escuela, pero no se pueden cargar en ParentVUE:

• Una declaración escrita de un proveedor de atención médica que especifique todas las vacunas administradas.
• Declaración escrita de un proveedor de atención médica sobre una exención médica permanente o temporal.
• Un formulario de exención religiosa notariado objetando la administración de vacunas debido a conflictos con principios o prácticas religiosas.

Encuentre más información sobre vacunas.

📋 Formularios de permiso

Las familias pueden otorgar permiso fácilmente para que sus hijos accedan a una variedad de recursos escolares a través del sistema de Consentimiento digital de padres. Los padres pueden optar por que sus hijos participen o no en recursos que incluyen herramientas educativas en línea, servicios de asesoramiento escolar y servicios de tutoría. También pueden cambiar la forma en que se administra la información de los estudiantes. Visite la página web de Consentimiento digital de padres para acceder al sistema. Mire este vídeo para ver cómo utilizar la herramienta.

Derechos y responsabilidades de los estudiantes (SR&R)

El documento SR&R explica las expectativas sobre el comportamiento de los estudiantes y las respuestas de los adultos. A los padres que utilicen SIS ParentVUE se les pedirá que firmen el documento al iniciar sesión en esa plataforma. Una versión imprimible del documento con una hoja de firma está disponible en la página web de SR&R. Este formulario debe firmarse y devolverse antes del Viernes Septiembre 30.

Acceso de Padres a Registros de Vacunación en VIIS

Los padres pueden acceder a los registros de vacunación de sus hijos de forma gratuita desde el Sistema de información de vacunación de Virginia (VIIS) para cualquier vacuna obtenida en el estado de Virginia completando este breve formulario de solicitud de registro de vacunación. Las indicaciones del formulario se proporcionan en inglés y español. Una vez que se procesa el formulario (de 3 a 5 días hábiles y, a veces, menos), el registro de vacunación se envía por correo electrónico directamente a los padres a la dirección de correo electrónico proporcionada.

🩹 Requisitos de vacunación

El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Fairfax (FCHD) proporcionará vacunas a los estudiantes de primaria de FCPS los lunes con salida temprana limitada en las oficinas de su distrito a partir de octubre. Todas las vacunas requeridas por la escuela se ofrecerán de forma gratuita.

Para encontrar los lunes de salida temprana para la escuela de su hijo, ubique su pirámide escolar y luego vea las fechas en la parte inferior de la página web limitada de los lunes de salida temprana.

Programe la cita de vacunación de su hijo llamando al 703-246-7100.

¡El pedido anticipado del anuario está abierto!

¡No te lo pierdas! ¡El Anuario Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 ya está disponible a precio anticipado por solo $16! Reserva el tuyo antes de que los precios suban después del 11 de abril. ¡Asegure esos recuerdos hoy! Visite https://www.strawbridge.net/ e ingrese el código YB30242. Los anuarios se repartirán en Junio.

SIBSHOPS: ¡Un Emocionante Taller Presencial para Hermanos y Hermanas de Niños con Necesidades Especiales!

Los talleres de Sibshop son para niños de 2.º a 6.º grado matriculados en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax que tienen hermanos con necesidades especiales.

•  Conozca a otros hermanos en un ambiente relajado.
• Celebre las muchas contribuciones hechas por hermanos y hermanas de niños con necesidades especiales.
• Compartir experiencias entre hermanos y recibir apoyo de pares.
• ¡Juega y diviértete!

Octubre 4, 2024, 9 a.m. - mediodía

Centro Comunitario Jim Scott 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031
Presentado por Servicios de Trabajo Social Escolar de FCPS

Regístrese en línea

Apoyando la Salud Mental de su Hijo

Los niños pasan por muchos cambios, y puede ser difícil saber si su comportamiento es apropiado para su desarrollo o si podrían beneficiarse de apoyo en salud mental. Es importante que hables con tu hijo y prestes atención a sus acciones, especialmente a estas señales de advertencia:

• Aumento de la irritabilidad, hiperactividad, energía y/o comportamiento agresivo.
• Tristeza excesiva, desesperanza o preocupaciones.
• Pérdida de apetito o aumento o pérdida significativa de peso.
• Falta o exceso de sueño.
• Disminución de las calificaciones, evitación de la escuela o problemas de asistencia.
• Consumo de alcohol o drogas.
• Alejamiento de actividades o de amigos y familiares. 
• Pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismos o a otros.

Si nota alguna de estas señales de advertencia o siente que su hijo puede estar experimentando un problema de salud mental, hay ayuda disponible. Todas las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax tienen al menos un consejero escolar, un psicólogo escolar y un trabajador social escolar. Comuníquese con Jennifer Boyle, consejera escolar, en [email protected], Emma Day, psicóloga escolar, en [email protected], o Celia Fruchterman, trabajadora social escolar, en [email protected] para analizar sus inquietudes e identificar recursos.

Por favor, comuníquese con uno de estos miembros del personal para hablar sobre sus preocupaciones e identificar recursos. Llame a su escuela o visite su sitio web para obtener la información de contacto de los miembros del personal. Encuentre información adicional para apoyar el bienestar de su hijo. 

Si usted o un ser querido está experimentando una crisis de salud mental, como pensamientos de hacerse daño a sí mismo o a otros, tome medidas de inmediato. Llame al 988, vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana o comuníquese con el Centro de Sharon Bulova para Servicios de Emergencia de Salud Comunitaria al 703-573-5679.

Todos pertenecemos a la escuela

Cada uno de nosotros es único y cada estudiante importa. Si su estudiante tiene dificultades para asistir a clase, hable con un adulto de confianza en la escuela.

Mire este video para ver cómo todos pertenecen a la escuela. Visite nuestra página web de Asistencia para obtener recursos sobre asistencia. ¡Asiste hoy, logra mañana!

La Política de Confianza de FCPS Apoya la Cultura Solidaria

Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax están orgullosas de su cultura solidaria y se esfuerzan por brindar un espacio seguro, acogedor e inclusivo para todos los estudiantes y familias. La Política de Confianza de FCPS solidifica este compromiso y se alinea con la Política de Confidencialidad y Confianza Pública del Gobierno del Condado de Fairfax. Garantiza que los estudiantes y las familias de FCPS puedan acceder a los beneficios y servicios de FCPS sin temor a que la información sea divulgada, directa o indirectamente, a funcionarios federales de inmigración. Visite la página web de la Política de confianza de FCPS para obtener más información sobre la política y la regulación en varios idiomas.

🍽️ Impulsando el Exito Estudiantil: Nuevas Opciones de Comida Preparadas en FCPS

Los estudiantes tendrán más de una docena de nuevas opciones para el almuerzo y el desayuno en las cafeterías escolares a partir de esta semana. Los nuevos elementos del menú fueron los favoritos en la feria gastronómica del año pasado, incluidas las alitas BBQ coreanas, las alitas dulces con chile tailandés, el pollo tikka masala y los tacos callejeros de barbacoa, o se probaron con degustaciones y grupos focales de estudiantes.

Vea los menús escolares para ver todas las opciones nuevas y cuándo estarán disponibles.

✨ El Plan Estratégico 2023-30 - Meta 3: Crecimiento y Excelencia Académica

El Plan Estratégico 2023-30 de FCPS establece cinco objetivos principales para crear un cambio positivo en la división. Estos objetivos muestran dónde debemos centrar nuestra atención y nos ayudarán a alinear nuestros esfuerzos.

Nuestro tercer objetivo es que todos los estudiantes logren crecimiento académico y excelencia. Queremos que nuestros estudiantes tengan las habilidades académicas para tener éxito. Por ejemplo, asegurarse de que sean lectores en tercer grado y tomar cursos que los desafíen a lo largo de su educación los ayudará a prepararse para el éxito de por vida. Veacómo se está poniendo en práctica el Objetivo 3.

Paciencia y Seguridad en el Transporte

Gracias por su paciencia mientras todos nos acostumbramos a las nuevas rutinas este año escolar. Apreciamos que nuestras familias sigan los procedimientos de Kiss and Ride y sean pacientes mientras esperan los autobuses de sus hijos.

Si el autobús de un estudiante se retrasa, los padres pueden acceder al Sistema de Botificación de Retraso del Autobús o utilizar la aplicación móvil Here Comes the Bus para recibir el informe del retraso del autobús. Se enviarán mensajes de correo electrónico para anunciar retrasos importantes en el autobús. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Transporte al 703-446-2050 si tiene preguntas adicionales. Si tiene alguna inquietud después de las 5:30 p. m., comuníquese con Seguridad y Protección al 571-423-2000.

Para asegurarse de recibir mensajes de correo electrónico sobre retrasos en el autobús, actualice su información de contacto en SIS ParentVUE.

🎤 Nuestras Escuelas, Nuestro Futuro: ¡Regístrese Hoy para una Conversación Comunitaria!

Superintendente Dra. Michelle Reid será la anfitriona de una serie de conversaciones comunitarias este otoño. Ella te invita a compartir tus pensamientos y hacer preguntas. Haga clic en las fechas a continuación para registrarse en cualquiera de las siguientes conversaciones:

• Lunes Septiembre 23, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Newington Forest.
• Lunes Septiembre 30, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Mount Vernon Woods.
• Lunes Octubre 14, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la Escuela Primaria Fairhill.
• Lunes Octubre 21, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela primaria Virginia Run.
•  Miércoles Octubre 30, de 6:30 a 7:30 p. m., en la escuela secundaria Herndon.

Los eventos se llevarán a cabo de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m. Se proporcionarán servicios de cuidado infantil y de interpretación de idiomas.

📸 Aclaración: Exclusión Voluntaria de Fotos/Vídeos de Estudiantes

Hemos recibido preguntas sobre las opciones y la orientación para optar por no participar en fotografías y videos de los estudiantes. Aquí hay aclaraciones y recordatorios:

• Las selecciones de exclusión voluntaria "Completo" y "C limitado" son las que significan que un estudiante queda excluido de las fotos, videos y audios que publica FCPS.
• El campo 'Uso comercial' en SIS se refiere a la divulgación de información a empresas y organizaciones externas. NO se refiere a publicar fotos/video/audio de un estudiante.
•  Para educación especial y estudiantes con discapacidades: Obtenga el permiso de los padres/cuidadores antes de publicar fotos/videos/audios de los estudiantes que reciben estos servicios.

Para obtener descripciones completas de cada opción de exclusión voluntaria, consulte los formularios del folleto de exclusión voluntaria en la página 13.

Teléfonos Móviles Apagados, Aprendizaje Encendido

Gracias por ayudar a apoyar la política de teléfonos celulares de FCPS al esperar para llamar o enviar mensajes de texto a su hijo sobre asuntos no urgentes hasta que termine el día escolar. En caso de emergencia, siempre es mejor comunicarse con la oficina de la escuela para localizar a su hijo durante el horario de clases. 

Visite la página web de la Política de Teléfonos Celulares de FCPS para leer más sobre las políticas de uso por nivel de grado y para compartir sus comentarios sobre la política actual de teléfonos celulares. 

Enlace familiar - Puesto vacante en ATES

Consulte la descripción del trabajo/calificación para este puesto de tiempo completo y presente su solicitud a través de enlace si está interesado. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

Consulte la descripción del trabajo/calificación para este puesto de tiempo completo y presente su solicitud a través de enlace si está interesado. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre este puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

🔍 Informe para Padres de Lightspeed sobre la Actividad del Dispositivo del Niño

FCPS tiene herramientas para ayudar a los padres a saber más sobre la actividad de sus hijos en cualquier dispositivo de FCPS. Lightspeed, el servicio de filtrado de contenido de Internet de la división escolar, proporciona estas herramientas sin costo alguno para las familias.

Los padres pueden registrarse para recibir un Informe para padres semanal, que proporcionará una lista de los principales sitios que visitó su hijo. El informe también ofrece a los padres la posibilidad de registrarse para obtener acceso gratuito al Portal para padres sobre el uso de Internet. A través del portal, los padres pueden pausar el acceso de sus hijos a Internet en su dispositivo de FCPS fuera del horario escolar.

Obtenga más información sobre los informes para padres de Lightspeed.

Talleres Gratuitos para Familias

Los padres y cuidadores pueden acceder a seminarios web gratuitos, consultas confidenciales, una biblioteca de préstamo y recursos para ayudar a los adultos a apoyar el éxito de todos los estudiantes, incluidos aquellos con desafíos de aprendizaje, necesidades especiales y discapacidades. Obtenga más información sobre el Centro de Recursos Familiares (FRC).

En septiembre, el FRC organizará seminarios web para familias sobre cómo apoyar a los hermanos de niños con discapacidades, ayudar a los estudiantes a organizar su trabajo escolar, trabajar con niños a quienes les gusta traspasar los límites y el desarrollo y el bienestar de los adolescentes. Suscríbase al boletín informativo de FRC para conocer sus últimas ofertas o visite el sitio web de su seminario web.

Recursos para Familias Recién Registradas

Estar conectado con su comunidad escolar lo ayuda a mantenerse informado y apoyar el éxito de su hijo. Tómese un tiempo para familiarizarse con los numerosos recursos y herramientas disponibles para las familias de FCPS, que incluyen:

• Cuidado de niños en edad escolar (SACC): este programa del gobierno del condado de Fairfax proporciona un ambiente seguro y divertido antes y después de la escuela para niños en edad de escuela primaria.
• Comunicaciones para familias de FCPS: FCPS comparte noticias e información para apoyar el aprendizaje de los estudiantes y promover la participación familiar.
• Recursos de participación familiar: FCPS trabaja para conectar, fortalecer y apoyar a nuestras familias, escuelas y comunidades.

¿Conoce los enlaces familiares? – Los enlaces familiares sirven como vínculo entre las familias y las escuelas. Puede comunicarse con Sherry Hamzehloo, nuestra enlace familiar, en [email protected]

📑 Varsity Tutors Brinda Soporte a Pedido sin Costo

FCPS se está asociando con Varsity Tutors para brindar a los estudiantes y a las familias recursos adicionales para el aprendizaje. Todos los estudiantes pueden aprovechar los servicios de Varsity Tutors sin costo alguno, que incluyen clases semanales en vivo en línea, tutoría por chat a pedido las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, edición de ensayos y recursos de estudio, como contenido grabado, problemas de práctica y pruebas de diagnóstico. Obtenga más información sobre la tutoría en línea con Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
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Upcoming Dates:

09/27          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: AAP Parent Info
                   PTA Sponsored ATES Restaurant Night (Inca Social, 4:00-8:00pm)
                   Address: 2670 Avenir Place, Vienna, VA 22180
09/28          Baseball Game at (4:05pm, Nationals Park)
                   address: 1500 South Capitol ST SE. Washington, DC 20003
10/03          Student Holiday-Rosh Hashanah Holiday
10/04          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/21          3-Hour Early Release -Dismissal time12:20pm
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hour Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

Last week we celebrated Attendance Awareness Spirit Week! It was so much fun to see both students and staff join in on the fun!

The Daughters of the American Revolution have created this wonderful display to celebrate and bring awareness to Constitution Day which was on September 17, 2024.

We did some binder checks this week! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are keeping binders this year to keep everything organized in one place.

Love seeing these 4th graders from Ms. Scilovati’s class focused during their independent reading time. Way to go!

5th grade teachers began teaching Unit 1 of the new literacy curriculum on Friday. Here we have Ms. Rigby using the new magazines to launch the lesson.

Our Pep Rally was last Friday, and this is one of the favorite events our students enjoy the most. The Annandale High School band and the Color Guard joined us to bring the energy this event deserves. And as for the spirit stick….drum roll please…it went to the Green House!

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:

• Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
• A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Please read the details of the programs via visiting: ATES AAP FallNewsletterES.pdf

Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) are also available at the following languages:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Back to School / Title 1 Info Night

Thank you for attending Wednesday night's amazing Back to School /Title 1 Info Night. Here is a link to the presentations for families who were unable to attend.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Parent Access to Immunization Records in VIIS

Parents can access their child's immunization records for free from the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) for any immunization obtained in the state of Virginia by completing this brief Immunization Record Request Form. The prompts on the form are provided in English and Spanish. Once the form is processed (3-5 business days and sometimes less), the immunization record is emailed directly to the parent at the email address provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices beginning in October. All school required immunizations will be offered free of charge. 

To find the early release Mondays for your child’s school, please locate their school pyramid, then view the dates toward the bottom of the limited early release Mondays webpage.  

Please schedule your child’s immunization appointment by calling 703-246-7100.

Yearbook Pre-Order is Open!

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Jennifer Boyle, school counselor at [email protected], Emma Day, School Psychologist at [email protected], or Celia Fruchterman, school social worker at [email protected]  to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages. 

🍽️ Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias  starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

📸 Clarification: Student Photo/Video Opt Outs

We have received questions about student photo/video opt-out choices and guidance. Here are clarifications and reminders:

• The ‘Comprehensive’ and ‘Limited C’ opt out selections are the ones that mean that a student is opted out from photos, video, and audio being published by FCPS.

• The ‘Commercial Use’ field in SIS refers to release of information to outside businesses and organizations. It does NOT refer to publishing photos/video/audio of a student.

• For special education and students with disabilities: Get parent/caregiver permission before publishing photo/video/audio of students receiving these services.

For full descriptions of each opt-out choice, see the Opt Out booklet forms page 13.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time. 

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Family Liaison- Vacant Position at ATES

Please see the job description /qualification for this full time position and apply via this link if you are interested. For any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected]. 

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

Resources for Newly Registered Families

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 

Do You Know About Family Liaisons? – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may contact Sherry Hamzehloo, our family liaison, at [email protected]

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

7604 Herald St, Annandale, VA 22003 |  Main Phone: 703.658.5600
Attendance: 703.658.5656 or Submit an absence online
Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

Upcoming Dates:

09/27          Parent Coffee (9:00am, Cafeteria)
                   Topic: AAP Parent Info
                   PTA Sponsored ATES Restaurant Night (Inca Social, 4:00-8:00pm)
                   Address: 2670 Avenir Place, Vienna, VA 22180
09/28          Baseball Game at (4:30pm, Nationals Park)
                   address: 1500 South Capitol ST SE. Washington, DC 20003
10/03          Student Holiday-Rosh hashanah Holiday
10/04          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/14          Student Holiday-Teacher Workday
10/17          Gr.1 Field trip to Cox Farm
10/18          Student Parent Lunch (Lunch Time, Cafeteria)
10/21          3-Hours Early Release -Dismissal time12:20pm
10/28          Family Food Market (3:45pm, Cafeteria)
10/31          End of 1st Quarter
                   2-Hr Early Student Release - Dismissal time 1:20 pm

Last week we celebrated Attendance Awareness Spirit Week! It was so much fun to see both students and staff join in on the fun!

The Daughters of the American Revolution have created this wonderful display to celebrate and bring awareness to Constitution Day which is on September 17, 2024.

We did some binder checks this week! Our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are keeping binders this year to keep everything organized in one place.

Love seeing these 4th graders from Ms. Scilovati’s class focused during their independent reading time. Way to go!

5th grade teachers began teaching Unit 1 of the new literacy curriculum on Friday. Here we have Ms. Rigby using the new magazines to launch the lesson.

Our Pep Rally was last Friday, and this is one of the favorite events our students enjoy the most. The Annandale High School band and the Color Guards joined us to bring the energy this event deserves. And as for the spirit stick….drum roll please…it went to the Green House!

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Elementary Continuum of Services

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development efforts and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of advanced learners.

FCPS offers a continuum of advanced academic services for all students in Grades K-12. The continuum of services approach recognizes unique student needs and focuses on matching services, not labeling students. Through the continuum, students have:

• Multiple entry points for deeper learning opportunities in specific areas of need as they develop.
• A cluster group of students with similar academic needs to continue growing in their learning.

Please read the details of the programs via visiting: ATES AAP FallNewsletterES.pdf

Fall AAP Newsletter ES (PDF) are also available at the following languages:

• Arabic
• Chinese
• Korean
• Spanish 
• Urdu
• Vietnamese

Back to School / Title 1 Info Night

Thank you for attending Wednesday night's amazing Back to School /Title 1 Info Night. Here is a link to the presentations for families who were unable to attend.

Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning

FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.

The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students. 

After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.

Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office. 

Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.

✔️ Parent/Caregiver Checklist: Have You Completed These Important Forms?

We understand that the multiple school forms caregivers receive during the first weeks of school can feel overwhelming, but each one helps set your child up for a successful school year! If you do not have a SIS ParentVUE account, please contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage. 

🩹 Immunization Requirements 

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A healthcare provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

📋 Permission Forms

Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Parents can opt their child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. They can also change how student information is managed.Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)

The SR&R document explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses. Parents using SIS ParentVUE will be prompted to sign the document when logging in to that platform. A printable version of the document with a signature sheet is available on the SR&R webpage. This form should be signed and returned by Friday, September 30.

Parent Access to Immunization Records in VIIS

Parents can access their child's immunization records for free from the Virginia Immunization Information System (VIIS) for any immunization obtained in the state of Virginia by completing this brief Immunization Record Request Form. The prompts on the form are provided in English and Spanish. Once the form is processed (3-5 business days and sometimes less), the immunization record is emailed directly to the parent at the email address provided.

🩹 Immunization Requirements

The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices beginning in October. All school required immunizations will be offered free of charge. 

To find the early release Mondays for your child’s school, please locate their school pyramid, then view the dates toward the bottom of the limited early release Mondays webpage.  

Please schedule your child’s immunization appointment by calling 703-246-7100.

Yearbook pre-orders are open

Don't miss out! The Annandale Terrace 2024-2025 Yearbook is now available for early bird pricing at just $16! Pre-order yours before prices go up after April 11th. Secure those memories today! Visit https://www.strawbridge.net/ and enter code YB30242.  The yearbooks will be passed out in June. 

SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!

The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs. They will:

• Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
• Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
• Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
• Play games and have fun!

October 4, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon 

Jim Scott Community Center 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax, VA 22031

Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services

Register Online

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health

Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:

• Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
• Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
• Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
• Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
• A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
• Alcohol or drug use.
• Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family. 
• Thoughts of harming themselves or others.

If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact Jennifer Boyle, school counselor, at [email protected], or our school psychologist, Emma Day at [email protected] or school social worker, Celia Fruchterman, at  [email protected] to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness. 

If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.

We All Belong at School

Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school. 

Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!

FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture

Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages. 

🍽️ Fueling Student Success: New Food Options Cooked up at FCPS

Students will have more than a dozen new options for lunch and breakfast in school cafeterias  starting this week. New menu items were either favorites at last year’s food show — including Korean BBQ wings, sweet Thai chili wings, chicken tikka masala, and barbacoa street tacos — or were tested with student focus groups and tastings. 

View school menus to see all the new options and when they will become available.

✨ The 2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence

FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan sets five main goals to create positive change in the division. These goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. 

Our third goal is for all students to achieve academic growth and excellence. We want our students to have the academic skills to be successful. For example, making sure they are readers by third grade and taking courses that challenge them throughout their education will help prepare them for lifelong success. See how Goal 3 is being put into practice.

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following Kiss and Ride procedures and being patient while waiting for your children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-446-2050 with any additional questions. For any concerns after 5:30 p.m., contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid will host a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for any of the following conversations:

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Newington Forest Elementary School.
• Monday, September 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
• Monday, October 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Fairhill Elementary School.
• Monday, October 21, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Virginia Run Elementary School.
• Wednesday, October 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m., at Herndon Middle School.

Events will take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.

📸 Clarification: Student Photo/Video Opt Outs

We have received questions about student photo/video opt-out choices and guidance. Here are clarifications and reminders:

• The ‘Comprehensive’ and ‘Limited C’ opt out selections are the ones that mean that a student is opted out from photos, video, and audio being published by FCPS.

• The ‘Commercial Use’ field in SIS refers to release of information to outside businesses and organizations. It does NOT refer to publishing photos/video/audio of a student.

• For special education and students with disabilities: Get parent/caregiver permission before publishing photo/video/audio of students receiving these services.

For full descriptions of each opt-out choice, see the Opt Out booklet forms page 13.

Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Thank you for helping to support the FCPS cell phone policy by waiting to call or text your child about non-urgent matters until the school day is over. In case of an emergency, it is always best to contact the school’s front office to reach your child during class time. 

Visit the FCPS Cell Phone Policy webpage to read more about usage policies by grade level and to share your feedback on the current cell phone policy.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Parent Liaison- A Vacant Position at ATES

It’s a full-time position. Please see the job description /qualification and apply via this link if you are interested. For any questions regarding this position, please email [email protected]. 

Free Workshops for Families

Parents and caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities. Learn more about the Family Resource Center (FRC).

In September, the FRC will host webinars for families on supporting siblings of children with disabilities, helping students organize their school work, working with children who like to push boundaries, and teen development and well-being. Sign up for the FRC newsletter for their latest offerings or visit their webinar website.

Resources for Newly Registered Families

Being connected to your school community helps you stay informed and support your child’s success. Take some time to get familiar with the many resources and tools available to FCPS families, including:

• School Age Child Care (SACC) – This Fairfax County government program provides a safe and fun environment before and after school for elementary school-age children.
• FCPS Communications for Families – FCPS shares news and information to support student learning and promote family involvement.
• Family Engagement Resources – FCPS works to connect, strengthen, and support our families, schools, and communities. 

Do You Know About Family Liaisons? – Family liaisons serve as a link between families and schools. You may contact Sherry Hamzehloo, our family liaison, at [email protected]

📑 Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

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