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Greetings!
This is an occasional newsletter intended to provide PTA leaders, school and community leaders informed about events of interest to parents, teachers, and administrators. Please forward this information to the appropriate chairpersons or coordinators so that they can further inform potentially interested attendees. Please visit the FCCPTA website at www.fccpta.org for more information.
Sincerely,
Mona
Ramona Morrow, President
Fairfax County Council of PTAs
PS: Local Unit audit reports are due to Virginia PTA by October 1. This is necessary to remain a unit in good standing. Click HERE For More Information. |
FCCPTA General Membership Meeting-Video Surveillance Presentation
FCCPTA General Membership meetings are open to all PTA members. Each local PTA is encouraged to send two representatives to the meeting. Date: Tuesday, September, 27 Time: 7:00 9:00 PM Location: Gatehouse Cafe, 8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA, 22042
Agenda: Presentation by FCPS Office of Facilities & Transportation Services on the recent proposal by the Fairfax High School Principals Association for the expansion of video surveillance in high schools. A question and answer period follows the presentation. Principals will be on hand to explain their proposal. Members of the FCPS School Board requested input from parents. This is your opportunity to come ask your questions and voice your opinion. The adoption of 2011-12 FCCPTA Annual Budget and Best Practices session follows the presentation. |
The Out-of-Sync Child (PRC Workshop)
Carol Kranowitz, a leading expert on Sensory Processing Disorder and Sensory Integration and author of The Out-of-Sync Child, Growing an In-Sync Child and The Out-of-Sync Child Has Fun, will present this free workshop for parents. Learn strategies and activities to support children with Sensory Processing Disorder. Book sales and book signing after the workshop!
Date: Tuesday, September 20
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Auditorium, Lee High School, 6540 Franconia Rd, Springfield, VA |
| Are You Ready? (PRC Workshop)
It's time to get organized for school! Join us to learn and share practical solutions to improve your child's organizational skills at this workshop for parents of children receving special education services in grades K-12.
Date: Thursday, September 22 Time: 10:00 AM Location: Dunn Loring Administrative Center2334 Gallows Road Parent Resource Center, Entrance 1, Room 105 Dunn Loring, VA |
Courageous Parenting & Family Involvement (PRC Workshop)
Eliminate defiance, disrespect and sibling fights. Improve focus, attention, and behavior in school. Create stress-free mornings, homework time and bedtime. Take control of your life so you can connect and problem solve. Develop motivated kids, responsible for their attitudes and choices. Collaborate with educators and connect meaningfully with children to foster active problem solving and responsibility.
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2011
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Auditorium, Woodson High School, 9525 Main Street, Fairfax, VA |
Unified Prevention Coalition (UPC) General Membership Meeting
Please plan to join us for the next Unified Prevention Coalition (UPC) meeting on Monday, Sept. 26. We will hear from several of our partners about their organizational changes, build on our discussions at the UPC Cafe Conversations held on August, 29, hold our sharing roundtable, and discuss upcoming events of UPC. (See attached UPC 2011-2012 Meeting Dates.)
A flyer about Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout is attached. UPC is a sponsor with the FCPD and others on this Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board project. Help spread the word about this opportunity to dispose of medications at district police stations from Oct. 10-14.
Call 571-423-4270 for more information.
Date: Monday, September 26 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Gatehouse Administration Center, 8115 Gatehouse Road Room 3050-3051 (third floor; Parking available under building), Falls Church, VA
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Homework Made Simple (PRC Workshop)
Join us for this free workshop for parents to learn tips, tools and practical strategies to help make homework easier for your child. Presented by Ann Dolin, President, Educational Connections, Inc. and author of the award winning book, Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework. Book sales and signing by Ann Dolin!
Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LX85SF9
Date: Thursday, September 29 Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Cafeteria, Hayfield Elementary School, 7633 Telegraph Road Entrance 1, Alexandria, VA |
Youth Mentoring 101 (Fairfax Partnership for Youth Workshop)
Free Training
Who may attend?
- People interested in an overview of how youth mentoring works, with no commitment
- People who have signed up with a one-on-one youth mentoring program and need basic mentoring training
Space is limited.
Register by Friday, September 30, 2011
Having problems registering? Email your contact information to Betty Harvey at betty.harvey@fairfaxcounty.gov
Date: Tuesday, October 4
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Burke Centre Library Meeting Room 116/117, 5935 Freds Oak Road, Burke, VA 22015
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GET REAL!
FOOD DAY 2011
Monday, October 24
Real Kids, Real Food.
Plan a Food Day Celebration at your elementary, middle, or high school. It's easy!
Fun educational activities teach students how to enjoy a rainbow of fresh, whole food and how to read food labels. Students can create a food sculpture and will donate the food to a local food bank, Our Daily Bread.
Participating schools will be invited to a kick-off meeting where we will provide a complete package of materials. Join us!
For more information or to sign-up for the kick-off meeting, email contact@realfoodforkids.org.
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