In A Few Words FCPS

Today, we’re talking about something that truly makes a difference in our schools: volunteering with Fairfax County Public Schools.

Volunteer FCPS:

https://www.fcps.edu/get-involved/volunteer-fcps

Early Literacy Program:

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

Advanced Academic Programs (AAP):

https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs

In this episode, hosts talk about the new student identification cards for bus riders, upgraded tablets on school buses, and a new transportation app that will launch later this fall.

Links

New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System

Cellphone Policy

In this episode, hosts talk about "Setting Up a Successful School Year for Your Child" Divided into Elementary, Middle, and High School segments, with transitions and practical tips for parents.

This podcast will give families age-appropriate tools to helptheir children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally at every schoolstage-elementary, middle, and high school.

Links:

⁠Back to SchoolResources⁠

⁠Digital CitizenResources⁠

⁠Emotional and MentalWellness for Families⁠

⁠School Refusal⁠

⁠Sleep Resources⁠

In this episode, hosts talk about  something that can make a big difference for families during the summer months—free summer meals available through Fairfax County Public Schools. 

FCPS Summer Meals

In this episode, hosts talk about Five Strategies to keep your children engaged and beat the summer slide.

They discuss about:

1. What does “Summer Slide” mean?

2. Academics and Experiences

3. Keeping it Light, Keep it Moving

4. Leveraging Community Resources

5. Encouragement for Families

   
   

   
   

   This podcast is to help families understand and prevent the “summer slide,” a common learning loss that can occur during school breaks. Through expert tips,  and engaging activities, we aim to keep children motivated, curious, and connected to learning all summer 

   long. Listeners will leave each episode with practical strategies to support their child’s academic growth while still enjoying a fun and balanced summer.

   
   Links:

   Family Resource Center’s Summer Guide

   Summer Camp Registration

   School Aged Child Care

   Neighborhood and Community Services

   Summer Learning at FCPS

   Summer Learning Resources

   
   

Today’s episode is for every parent, caregiver, and student who has ever thought:

“I just need a little more support.”

Links: 

Family Resource Center

Varsity Tutors

Tutor List

Hazel Mental Health

Language Phone lines

Family Academy

Webinars on YouTube

Summer Camp Guide

Finish the year strong and start to think about Summer.

Summer Camp Guide

In this episode, hosts talk about tips for preparing your child for transitioning from elementary school to middle school and middle school to high school.

Links: 

Curriculum Nights: https://www.fcps.edu/standard-school-year-calendar/middle-school-curriculum-nights

Trust Policy: https://www.fcps.edu/trustpolicy

Food Resources:

https://foodforothers.org/

https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/food-council/sites/food-council/files/assets/documents/pdf/fairfax-food-resources.pdf

In this episode, hosts talk about holiday stress, managing time during Winter Break, and keeping children active and engaged in a balanced, meaningful way.

On today's episode we share resources for families needing to communicate with their school's Family Liaison.