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Important Dates 11/4 - Student Holiday (Teacher Workday) 11/7 - Deadline for Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations (see announcement below) 11/11 - Holiday

Attendance Matters!

This week is shorter than usual, and we look forward to welcoming all our Jaguars back on Wednesday, November 5th. While we understand the temptation to extend your vacation by a few days surrounding the holiday, we want to emphasize the impact of missing school. A few missed days, even if excused, can accumulate and lead to significant learning gaps for your child.

To support students who have missed 10 or more days of school, we strongly encourage them to stay after school to make up for lost time.

Additionally, please note that the attendance report card will be sent out this week to all families. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the deans at FCDeans@fcps.edu.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Paperless Report Cards

We’re excited to offer you a more convenient and faster access to receiving your child’s report cards: Go Paperless!

By choosing to go paperless, you'll be able to:

• Access report cards directly in ParentVUE with just a few clicks.
• Reduce wait time in seeing your child’s report card.

Here's how you can opt-in:

1. Log into ParentVUE, click on "My Account," and select “Go Paperless.”
2. All parents/guardians living with the student at the same address must have an active SIS ParentVUE account to opt-in.
3. Once selected, the “Go Paperless” option will apply to all associated students, no matter their grade level.
4. If you’ve already opted for paperless for your secondary students, it will automatically apply to any younger siblings at the elementary level too!

If you need assistance, please reach out to our Family Liaisons, Carolina Dotel & Melanie Hurtado Cespedes at 703-207-4074.

Other relevant information

• First quarter ends October 31, 2025.
• The gradebook view will be down Friday, October 31, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. until Monday, November 10, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.
• We anticipate mailing report cards out on or around November 14th.

Student Impact: Important Information About Virginia SOL Changes and Accountability

It is important that families are aware of the startling impact that new SOL cut scores (what number indicates proficiency in a subject) will have on our students. When looking at FCPS pass rates, 26% of our students who passed their math SOL in the spring of 2025 would no longer be considered passing if they took the same test with these new cut scores. For reading, it’s 28% fewer students. 

During the October 23 School Board meeting, Dr. Reid shared some of the impacts that the Virginia Board of Education’s proposed changes will have on our students. 

For our high school students in particular, passing an SOL can mean the difference between graduating and not graduating. 

These changes aren’t about raising expectations for our children, they simply move the finish line for students. Raising expectations means we change the learning experience for our students, something FCPS is deeply committed to as is evidenced by our focus on increasing access to high school mathematics courses in elementary and middle school and ensuring all students have access to rigorous high school courses that prepare them for the future.

The Virginia Board of Education will be taking action on the plan to implement the changes to cut scores on November 13. Community members are able to provide feedback on these changes through November 6. 

The state will also host a listening session for families on November 5 from 5:30-6:30pm where you can share your thoughts. You can join the the listening session with this information: 

Link to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 230 998 444 924 3

Passcode: ui9mv9Nz

There are also several legislative changes that will take effect in the 2026-27 school year including additional requirements for SOL testing and requiring SOL testing results to count as a portion of the students final grade in middle and high school. 

In addition to these cut score changes, the state is also changing how they measure schools. This means that many Virginia families will now see their schools marked as failing. Superintendent Reid explains more in this short video and greater detail can be found on the FCPS website.

We will continue to keep our community informed about these state changes that will have an impact on our students and our schools.

Chick-Fil-A Seven Corners “Spirit Week”

The “Bell Game” between Falls Church and Justice is this upcoming Friday November 7^th 7:00 PM at Falls Church HS. The Chick-Fil-A Seven Corners “Spirit Week” fundraiser is held between both of our schools the week of November 3rd to 7th. Proceeds will be donated to Falls Church HS and the winning school will receive an additional $1,000.

Please consider supporting by placing all orders through the Chick-Fil-A App, select Community Care Event at checkout, and use the code Jags25.

Thanks! Go Jaguars!

From the Spotlight Theatre Company

Come see Falls Church Spotlight Theatre Company's production of Between the Lines: A New Musical!

Performances are December 5th & 6th at 7:00 PM and December 7th at 3:00 PM.

Tickets can be found here 

Between the Lines is a story of a girl who is adjusting to a new school and new life in her junior year. When it isn't going well, she finds herself sucked into a children's fairytale book - figuratively and literally. Can she find her way back to a better reality?

Fairfax County Youth Survey on Physical and Mental Well-Being

The Fairfax County School Board and the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors work together to administer the Fairfax County Youth Survey. The survey is given each fall to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12. It provides information about a variety of topics related to our students that influence their physical and mental well-being, from sleep, physical activity, and nutritional habits to protective factors, substance use behaviors, and symptoms of depression. 

The 2025 Fairfax County Youth Survey will be taken by students between Monday, November 10, and Friday, November 21. Parents and caregivers can opt their student out of participating in the survey if they so choose. 

Visit the Fairfax County Youth Survey webpage for more information and to review the opt-out forms.

✨ Providing students with access to the necessary emotional, behavioral, mental, and physical health services to support their successful engagement in school is part of the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 2: Safe, Supported, Included, and Empowered.

Impact of Federal Shutdown on Local Community

Fairfax County is home to around 80,000 federal employees and thousands of federal contractors. Its Federal Workforce Resource Hub is intended to help navigate current and future issues for residents, government employees, active military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits and businesses who may be affected by actions, changes, or disruptions to federal services or employment.

Community Resources for Families in Need

Through partnerships with community-based organizations and other Fairfax County agencies, Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) provides information, referrals, and advocacy to help individuals connect with services, including: basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, health care services, and referrals to services and resources.

Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance. 

How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need

View the Emergency Food Access Providers webpage to see where to access food or donate to your local food bank.

Download the New FCPS Mobile App!

The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.” 

With the app you can:

• Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
• View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
• Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
• Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
• Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.

Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed. 

Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents TeAndra Nelson and Roy Dykes.

Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians

The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:

• ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
• Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
• Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School 
• Moving on to Life in the Community

Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines. 

Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.  

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or submitting 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” in the Issue Description section. You may also call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:   

• Thursday, November 6
• Tuesday, November 18
• Wednesday, November 19  
• Thursday, November 20

A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.

Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

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.

No-Cost Mental Online Therapy for All High School Students

Is your student experiencing anxiety, behavior changes, or challenges with peer and family relationships? Do they seem withdrawn or uninterested in their usual hobbies? 

Parents/caregivers can refer their children for free weekly therapy with a licensed therapist through Hazel Health. Visit the FCPS’ Teletherapy webpage for information about this service.