Tiger Tales

Tiger's Den

Families,

We are finally back to school. As we continue to experience cold temperatures and an increase in illness in the county, please remember our attendance procedures. If a student will be absent, families can call the office, send a message to the teacher via talking points or email to report full-day absences for the current school day. For late arrivals and early dismissals, please contact the school office directly.

We appreciate your support and always welcome your feedback.

Have a wonderful week.

Hoang and Laura

Winter Weather Transportation Reminders

The FCPS Office of Transportation Services will notify families of any changes to bus stops due to road conditions. Until roads and bus stops are completely clear of snow, there may be some bus delays. Families can monitor the Bus Delay website to get up-to-date information on routes that are running more than 10 minutes late. Parents will also receive an email if a bus is more than 30 minutes late.

Tiger Graphic with Save the Date information

Save the Date: Parent Coffee

Join us for our Parent Coffee on Friday, February 13, at 9:30 AM in the school cafeteria! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families and share experiences. We are also excited to share that coffee will be brewed and served by our students from the Kilmer Center Coffee Shop! We look forward to seeing you there to enjoy a morning together and support them.

ABA Family Training Communication: A Foundation for Independence

This workshop is intended for family members of students with Autism served in preschool autism classrooms (PAC), Enhanced Autism Classrooms (EAC) and CAT B secondary classrooms.

Topics covered will include:
▪ Communicating wants and needs
▪ Using social interactions and environments to support communication
▪ Breaking down how to teach communication

February 25th, 2026
Choose one virtual session:
10:00am - 11:30am
or
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join using this meeting link:
https://meet.google.com/vio-pmnq-dzo

All family members and caregivers are welcome to attend ABA Family Training. No registration is needed.
To request an interpreter, contact Stephanie Watkins at (571) 423-4110 or by email at sawatkins@fcps.edu and provide your name and contact information (phone number and/or email).
For additional questions, contact Tina Wilkerson by email at twilkerson@fcps.edu.

Inclement Weather Statement: If FCPS announces a two-hour delay, training will take place as scheduled. If there is an early closing and/or cancellation of afterschool activities, the evening session will be canceled. If there is a full day closing, both training sessions will be canceled.

FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance

The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters. Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit the ombuds webpage, where you may submit a question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.