In A Few Words FCPS

By Fairfax County Public Schools

In A Few Words FCPS is dedicated to bringing families timely, important information and resources related to school news. We want to invite you to partner with public schools in your child's education... more

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How many episodes does In A Few Words FCPS have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.

In A Few Words FCPS episodes:

December 05, 2024 Episode 43 | December 2024 | FCPS Advanced Academic Programs
In this episode our hosts talk about the FCPS Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Continuum of Services.
The goal of the Advanced Academics Program’s Continuum is to build upon students’ individual talents and skills to maximize their academic potential. All students from Kindergarten to grade 12 receive instruction to develop critical and creative thinking skills. The Equity of access to these services is a priority within FCPS. Be sure to contact your child’s school for more details on what services your child is receiving. For more detailed information, go to the FCPS website, Continuum
of Advanced Academic Services.

This episode’s infomercial features information about Getting
to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation sessions.

Email [email protected] with
suggestions for podcast topics, questions, or comments.
Advanced Academics Programs Overview
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

Getting
to Know FCPS: A Family Orientation
https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/catalog
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33min
October 18, 2024 Episode 42 | October 2024 | Student Rights and Responsibilities: Cell Phone Use and More
In this episode, the hosts take on a big topic, Students
Rights and Responsibilities, and make it understandable in a few words.
The hosts tell you:
●       why the Students Rights and
Responsibilities, also referred to as SR&R, are important,
●       key points you need to know and
●       how you access the information as well as
give your input.

After the hosts give you the general information, they talk about
the cell
phone policy and the cell
phone storage pilot program that’s being tried in some of FCPS middle
and high schools.

Podcast
Infomercial, which is information delivered as a commercial, is about FCPS
telephone support to families who do not speak English as their first language.
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish,
Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a
telephone information line for general information about FCPS. There
are nine different languages to assist families.

Email [email protected]
with suggestions for podcast topics, questions or comments.
Links:
Student Rights and Responsibilities
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/leadership/policies-regulations-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities-srr

Student Rights and Responsibilities Elementary Quick Guide
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/policies-regulations-and-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities/elementary-quick-guide

Student Rights and Responsibilities Secondary Quick Guide
https://www.fcps.edu/about-fcps/policies-regulations-and-notices/student-rights-and-responsibilities/secondary-quick-guide

Cell Phone Policy
https://www.fcps.edu/cell-phone-policy

Cell Phone Storage Pilot
https://www.fcps.edu/cell-phone-storage

Family Information Phone Lines
https://www.fcps.edu/family-information-phone-lines
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16min
September 05, 2024 Episode 41 | September 2024 | Let's Prepare for a Successful School Year
In this episode, as you prepare for
a successful school year, you are reminded to keep your ParentVUE account on the Student Information System up-to-date. Use it to keep track of your student’s grades,
attendance, class schedules and much more. Use the Family Academy
website for all things related to families in
FCPS. You can submit questions, explore academic and community programs,
register for classes like Early Literacy, Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool
Children and Family Literacy, and read or
subscribe to the latest Family Resource Center newsletter.
Always feel free to contact your child’s school if you ever have any
questions.

Podcast Infomercial, Download Here
Comes the Bus App to track your child’s bus location. If you have concerns about
your child's school bus transportation, speak to the transportation supervisor
responsible for your school or call the Office
of Transportation Services at 703-446-2000.

Email [email protected]
with suggestions for podcast topics, questions or comments.
FCPS.edu
https://www.fcps.edu/

Family Academy
https://www.fcps.edu/family-academy

Family Resource Center
https://www.fcps.edu/frc

SIS ParentVUE (Student Information System)
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/technology/student-information-system-sis-fcps/sis-parent-account-overview

HIPPY
https://www.fcps.edu/family-resources/family-engagement/home-instruction-parents-preschool-youngsters-hippy

Early Literacy
https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/early-childhood-education/early-literacy-programs

Family Literacy
https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/family-academy/family-literacy-program

Here Comes the Bus & Bus Delay Notification
System
https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/transportation

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20min
March 18, 2024 Episode 40 | March 2024 | Take the Family Engagement Survey Today!
Do you feel welcome at your child's school? Are you informed of your child's
progress? Answer these questions and more on the Family Engagement Survey. It
takes 10 minutes and is open through March 22, 2024. Your feedback helps us
understand what is going well in your child's school and where we can improve.
Now is your chance to give feedback on your school's welcoming environment,
communication, volunteer opportunities, and more. It is available in many
languages. Your responses are confidential. https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024
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3min
June 11, 2023Episode 39 | June 2023 | Summer Fun. Let’s Stay Active Over the Summer!
In this episode, hear about FCPS and Fairfax County Summer Programs designed to keep your child engaged in fun social and physical
activities. Also, the hosts talk about summer learning opportunities. Use the links below for more detailed information. Podcast Infomercial, FCPS has partnered with Hazel Health to help eliminate barriers to quality mental health care services for all high school students, at no cost to families. Therapy sessions with Hazel Health are a safe space and are private and confidential. Learn how Hazel works. Be safe and enjoy your summer vacation.
• Summer Learning
• FCPS Summer Pre-K-12 Intervention, Remediation, Credit Recovery and Credit Acceleration Opportunities
• Fairfax County Library Summer Fun
• Fairfax County Teen Centers
• Fairfax County Park Authority Rec-PAC (Pretty Awesome Children)
• FCPS Tutor.com Summer Access
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11min
May 12, 2023 Episode 38 | May 2023 | FCPS Family Resource Center
Hear how the Family Resource Center (FRC) provides resources and supports for all families and school staff in FCPS. Meet Mary Beth Harrison-Cunningham, manager of the FRC. The Family Resource Center provides free library resources, confidential consultations, and informational
webinars.

Reach the Family Resource Center at 703-204-3941, by emailing at [email protected] or visit their website at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/family-engagement/family-resource-center
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11min
May 12, 2023 Episode 37 | May 2023 | Making the Transition to High School
When teenagers move from middle school to high school, a world of
opportunities open up. High school offers new courses, new friends, new
activities, and new responsibilities. In this podcast, hear about these new
opportunities in your teenager’s life and how parents can be supportive in the
transition.

Click for FCPS
College and Planning Website.
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9min
April 21, 2023 Episode 36 | April 2023 | Transition to Middle School
Making the move from elementary school to middle school can be
both an exciting and unsettling time for a parent and child. In this podcast,
hear ways to ease the transition by:
- understanding the developmental changes in your child,
- getting to know the middle school culture,
- encouraging independence, but remaining available,
- offering emotional support to your child,
- reiterating your family values and expectations, and
- staying involved in your child’s school.

It’s not too early to start thinking about summer fun. The FCPS Tech Adventure Camp and the Career and Technical Education Camp are taking registrations for summer 2023.
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10min
March 27, 2023 Episode 35 | March 2023 | Meet Dr. Reid
Dr. Reid, FCPS Division Superintendent, offers a message of appreciation for the FCPS Community. As she concludes her first year, she reflects on what she has learned and how thankful she is of the students, staff, and families. Dr. Reid discusses the importance of family contributions to education and her vision for the future. Read Dr. Reid’s Weekly Reflections and see how she is making an impact.

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In a Few Words is a production of Fairfax County Public Schools, Fairfax, Virginia. FCPS is one of the largest school divisions in the U.S. with 198 schools and centers. We serve a diverse student population of more than 180,000 students in grades prekindergarten through 12, speaking over 200 languages. We produce 3 other podcasts and they all can be found on our blog:
Multilingual Family Podcast: Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish
https://www.fcps.edu/blog/multilingual-family-podcast-arabic-english-korean-spanish
And individually:
Spanish
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/enpocaspalabrasfcps
Arabic
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inafewwordsarabicfcps
Korean
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inafewwordskoreanfcps

Follow FCPS on Twitter
https://twitter.com/fcpsnews

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8min
February 22, 2023 Episode 34 | February 2023 | Tutor.com: FCPS Online Tutoring Resource for Students
This episode features, Joash Chung, manager of Tutor.com. Listen to learn about the features and accessibility of this online tutoring service. Students have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand service at no cost to families. Students can connect online any time, any place, and in most K-12 subjects. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format (voice and/or text chat). Tutoring services may be accessed before, during or after school hours and/or weekends.

https://www.fcps.edu/resources/online-tutoring-services

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11min

FAQs about In A Few Words FCPS:

How many episodes does In A Few Words FCPS have?

The podcast currently has 15 episodes available.