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Our 6^th Grade Chorus members went to South County High School for Choirpalooza!

They got to meet the Select Choir, play games, and sing songs together. We even got to see some former Halley students!

Mark Your Calendar!

Monday January 19th, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Student Holiday)

Wednesday January 28th, End of 2nd Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release 2:05 pm

Thursday January 29th, Staff Development Day (No School for Students)

Friday January 30th, Teacher Work Day (No School for Students)

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation and any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.

Dual Language Immersion

Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages

FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opened on Monday, January 12. The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.

The online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents. Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program. 

Families applying for first grade must do so by Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m. Those applying for kindergarten must do so by Monday, March 2, at 4 p.m.

Informational meetings will begin in January. View dates and details on the FCPS calendar. If you have questions, please contact Brigid Williams at 571-423-4600.

Healthy Habits to Reduce the Flu

Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.

Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.

Immunization Events for FCPS Students

FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. 

Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available. 

When Should Your Child Stay Home?

Help your student succeed in school by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick.

So when should your child stay home? Visit our site for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and your school to minimize impacts on learning.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify your child’s school and teacher so that assistance can be provided, if needed.

Meal Accommodations

• Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals

FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.

FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.

Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.

Enhancing Safety and Security for Staff and Students

School safety and security are being enhanced across FCPS with a new emergency management system. The system includes sensors installed in schools and a wearable emergency response button (ERB) for staff. 

The button allows staff to quickly and discreetly request help and, once pressed, they provide location information within the school. The ERB will only work on school grounds and does not rely on cellular service. It is not meant to replace calling 911, but is an additional safety tool that can be used if calling 911 may not be safe or practical. 

Learn more about the emergency management system. You may submit questions to the FCPS Chief of Safety and Security Office.

Strategies for Better Sleep

Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair. 

This is also true for your child. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, memory consolidation, and their overall mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. 

Read about how much sleep a person needs and get sleep strategies you can use with your family.

Did Your Child Get a New Phone or Device?

For a distraction-free start to the new year, please remind your student about FCPS’ policy for cell phones and personal devices. This policy helps students focus, interact more with their peers and teachers, and build independent problem-solving skills.

Visit our cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including:

• Exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
• Cell phone use on buses and field trips.
• Consequences for cell phone policy violations.

If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call your school’s main office.

Acces Schoology to Support Your Child

Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology. 

Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.

Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.

School Board Final Public Hearing Prior to Boundary Vote on January 22

Superintendent Reid recommended proposed boundary changes to the School Board during its January 8 board meeting. 

After feedback from the community, including testimony shared during the January 10 public hearing, the superintendent is amending her initial recommendation, as discussed during yesterday’s work session and last night’s (January 13) public hearing. Dr. Reid’s updated recommendation for proposed changes, including an amended presentation and executive summary, was posted to Boarddocs and the FCPS website on Thursday, January 15. 

The School Board is holding a public hearing on the superintendent’s revised proposed changes to school boundaries on Thursday, January 22, at 6:15 p.m. at Jackson Middle School. If you would like to register to speak, please do so by Tuesday, January 20, at 4:30 p.m. The School Board Office will notify speakers via email no later than the morning of January 21.

The board is scheduled to vote on the superintendent’s recommendation for proposed boundary changes and implementation on Thursday, January 22. Visit the FCPS website for more information about the boundary review.

Family Cafe

The Family Café Series is a special time for parents to come together and learn about important topics.
These fun and helpful sessions are designed to keep families informed and involved in their child’s education—mind, body, and heart.

For more information please contact the Family and School Partnerships Office
703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.

Get Involved, Join the PTO!

Stay connected and get involved! The PTO is working hard to bring exciting events, activities, and resources to our school community this year. Don’t forget to join or renew your membership—membership is required each school year. Your support helps fund programs that benefit all of our students.Click on the link to join/renew PTO Membership