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FCCPTA General Membership Meeting: Wed., Jan. 22
Day: Wednesday, January 22
When: 7:30 PM
Discussion of the FCPS and Fairfax County Budget is also on the agenda. (See article.) |
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Join Friends of Fairfax Community PTA
JOIN Friends of Fairfax Community PTA and start making a difference TODAY!
We need you and all of our Community Members' support and involvement to be successful! Community memberships make our PTAs strong.
Friends of Fairfax Community PTA encourages parental engagement in our schools and supports programs for students and teachers to help bridge the financial and academic gap for PTA schools in Fairfax County.
Membership Dues fund the development of PTA leaders, student enrichment programs, and teacher enhancements through a grant process.
Please Click HERE To Download the Friends Of Fairfax Community Membership Form.
Have questions? Contact: friendsffxcompta@gmail.com
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FCCPTA CALL TO ACTION!
Maintaining Quality Schools in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is often regarded as one of the best school districts in the country, but quality comes at a cost. FCPS has struggled with their budget for many years. Dr. Karen Garza, School Superintendent, recently presented a "proposed budget" that is balanced by reductions of $96.5 million and requesting an increase of $98.1 million transfer for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. For budget details, please refer to the FCCPTA paper, Maintaining Quality Schools In Fairfax County Here is where we -- FCCPTA, teachers, students -- need your help:
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Citizen's Guide to Understanding the FCPS Budget
"created as a tool for our community to make the
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) annual budget more transparent. Developing the budget is very important because it reflects the priorities of the FCPS community. As a division, our primary purpose is to support the learning of all students. [The] guide details FCPS revenues and expenditures, and shows that FCPS is efficient and effective in using public dollars as [FCPS] invest[s] in our children's education. This year, it's especially important to understand the FCPS budget so we can have thoughtful conversations about our priorities. We will face a critical challenge as our revenues have not kept pace with our growth and needs."
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Real Foods For Kids Needs Parents To Be Advocates In Their Childrens' Schools
Does your school know about what is happening with Real Food For Kids and the initiative to improve school food? You can be the connection! RFFK is looking for one individual from every school in Fairfax County Public Schools to be a liaison of information. As we send out information via our newsletters or email, you can take back timely information to share with your school or RFFK:
- Post on your school's PTA/PTSA/PTO site
- Write a blurb for your school's weekly blast message
- Put up posters regarding events
- Request the information to be shared with the school's wellness committee
- Forward questions from your school to RFFK so we can address individual needs
- Share ideas about great things your school may be doing that other FCPS school may love to replicate!
Please join our team! Send confirmation and/or questions to rffknews@verizon.net. Then pass on this message to your friends in other schools in your community and throughout the county. Let's get the message out there: real food is important for our kids!
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FCCPTA Special Education Committee Presents "The Parent Education Advocacy Training Center (PEATC): What We Do And Why"
Date: Monday, February 10 Time: 6:00 t0 7:00 PM
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FCCPTA Reflections Awards
Reflections awards levels are:
- Outstanding Interpretation
- Award of Excellence
- Award of Merit
Arts categories include:
- Dance
- Film
- Literature
- Music
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Grade level divisions are:
- Primary
- Intermediate
- Middle
- High
- Special Artist
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STATUS UPDATE: Blueprint For Change | Later High School Start Times
Judith Owens, M.D., Danny Lewin, Ph.D, and the Children's National Medical Center (CNMC) Blueprint for Change consulting team presented their Status Update to the School Board on Monday, January 13. The team anticipates conducting two general town hall meetings and delivery of the final report, including initial draft scenarios to the School Board during April 2014. |
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