2019-2020 Course Catalog
Date
Date
Event Title
Event Title
Description
Description
Audience
Audience
Details
Details
All events cancelled due to Covid-19 through the end of June 2020.
All events cancelled due to Covid-19 through the end of June 2020.
Completed 2018-19 Events
Completed 2018-19 Events
August 281:00 p.m.MEHMS
New Student Orientation
Meet administrators, teachers, fellow students, and learn about becoming a Henderson Husky.
Orientation for students and parents/guardians new to FCCPS.
No registration required.
August 291:00 p.m.MEHMS
Sixth Grade Locker Day
Try out the new lockers, and test the combination locks, meet teachers and see the school.
Henderson sixth grade students and their parents/guardians
No registration required.
August 2910:00 a.m.GMHS
New GMHS Student & Parent Orientation
Meet administrators, PTSA leader, students and learn about GMHS. Separate sessions for parents/guardians and students.
Parents/guardians of GMHS students in grades 10, 11, 12 who are new to Falls Church.
No registration required.
August 291:00 p.m.Mt. Daniel
Meet the Teacher Day
Mt. Daniel students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit the school, see their classroom and meet their teacher. Kindergarten 1:00-1:45 pmGrade 1 2:00-2:45 pmGrade 2 3:00-3:45 pm
Mt. Daniel students and their parents/guardians
No registration required. Out of concern for neighbors, please no parking on N. Oak St. or in neighborhood. Park and ride shuttle will be provided from George Mason High School.
August 309:00 a.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Meet the Teacher Day
3rd-5th grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to visit the school, see their classroom and meet their teacher.
3rd -5th grade students and their parents/guardians
No registration required.
August 3010:00 a.m.GMHSStudents - Mustang CafeParents - Auxiliary Gym
Freshman Orientation
Ninth grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to learn about GMHS. Parents and students will attend separate sessions
Ninth grade students and their parents/guardians
No registration required.
August 3010:30 a.m.Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Meet the Teacher Day
Parents/guardians are invited to bring their students to meet the teachers and see Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Parents/guardians and Jessie Thackrey Preschool students
No registration required. Park at Falls Church Presbyterian Church on Fairfax St..
September 4
6:00 p.m. Classroom visitsGMHS
6:00 p.m. Classroom visitsGMHS
GMHS Meet & Greet the Adminstrative Team and Standards-Based Grading Parent Info Session
All GMHS parents/guardians are invited to meet administrators and learn about Standards-Based Grading
All GMHS parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 4
7:00 p.m. Classroom visitsGMHS
7:00 p.m. Classroom visitsGMHS
GMHS Back to School Night
All GMHS parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers, see school, following the student schedule.
All GMHS parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 106:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
FCEPTA Info Fair and Ice Cream Social
30 Community organizations will set up tables so that parents have the opportunity to see what activities are available in the community. And free ice cream for all.
PK-Grade 5 students and their parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 117:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
Beginning Band Instrument Petting Zoo
Students new to band will have the opportunity to test band instruments to decide which one they want to play.
4th -5th grade students and their parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 126:00 p.m.MEHMS
Henderson Back to School Night
All MEHMS parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers, see school, following the student schedule.
All MEHMS parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 166:45 p.m.MEHMS
Thomas Jefferson High School of Science and Technology Parent Information Night
Find out about the application process for 8th grade students applying to TJHSST.
Parents/guardians of interested middle school students.
September 177:00 p.m.Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Preschool Back to School Night
All JTP parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers, see school.
Parents/guardians of Jessie Thackrey Preschool Students
No registration required.
Park at Falls Church Presbyterian Church on Fairfax St.
Park at Falls Church Presbyterian Church on Fairfax St.
September 187:00 p.m.MEHMS
Joint Mason PTSA /Henderson PTA Meeting
Topics on the agenda are new GMHS and Standards Based Grading
Parents and guardians of Henderson & Mason Students
No registration required.
September 196:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Back to School Night
All TJ parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers, see school.
All TJ 4th & 5th grade parents/guardians
No registration required.
September 219:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Mt. Daniel School
Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with DIsabilities
The "Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities" curriculum is designed to assist participants in understanding four things as they prepare to make decisions for their student who receives special education services.
If you are not able to join us at one of the "face to face" sessions, you can also access the content via online training modules at the following link: I'm Determined - Parents - Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities. There are a total of five modules that range in length from three minutes to five minutes, which can be completed in a single viewing or broken up over time to meet individual time constraints. They are self-paced learning modules and available to all. The curriculum for these modules are available in print and online. A fully accessible online version can be found at the web link: Virginia Department of Education’s Special Education - Parents Section.
If you are not able to join us at one of the "face to face" sessions, you can also access the content via online training modules at the following link: I'm Determined - Parents - Critical Decision Points for Families of Children with Disabilities. There are a total of five modules that range in length from three minutes to five minutes, which can be completed in a single viewing or broken up over time to meet individual time constraints. They are self-paced learning modules and available to all. The curriculum for these modules are available in print and online. A fully accessible online version can be found at the web link: Virginia Department of Education’s Special Education - Parents Section.
Parents & guardians of FCCPS students with Special Needs
September 246:00 p.m.MEHMS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Henderson & Mason Students
No registration required.
September 257:00 p.m.GMHS Auditorium
Senior Parent College Information
Learn about the college application process.
Parents and guardians of Seniors
No registration required. This program will be videotaped.
September 269:00 a.m.GMHS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Henderson & Mason Students
No registration required.
October 210:00 a.m. - noonFairfax County Parent Resource Center, Dunn Loring Center, Room 100, 2334 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, VA 22027, USA
Postsecondary Education Options, Parent Coffee & Conversation
Coffee and conversation on postsecondary education options for students with disabilities. Participants will learn about disclosure, accessing accommodations, and disability support services.
This Fairfax County Public Schools program, is open to FCCPS parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
October 27:00 p.m.GMHS Cafeteria
Vaping, Juuling, E-Cigarettes - What Parents Should Know
Speakers: Leonardo A. Espina, MSW, FCCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan, MEHMS Principal Valerie Hardy, GMHS Principal Matt Hills
Presented by FCCPS Healthe & Wellness Committee for all FCCPS Parents and Guardians
Free childcare provided for ages 5 and up. Onsite donations to Girl Scout Troop 4211 appreciated.
October 78:30 a.m.GMHS Room B-121
Parent Coffee with Virginia Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Parent and Guardians of students with IEPs and 504 plans
To learn about transition services offered for students and families with IEP’s and 504’s to help plan for after high school. DARS representatives will give a short presentation and then be accessible for questions and answers.
No registration required. More information.
October 77:00 p.m.GMHS Auditorium
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Education Presentation - State Mandated
Sophomore students and a parent/guardian are required to attend this state-mandated driver's education program
Students learning to drive and their parents/guardians
No registration required. Signature sheet required to show completion of course.
October 109:00 -10:00 a.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Henderson Principal's Coffee
Meet with principal Valerie Hardy
Henderson parents/guardians
No registration required.
October 106:00-6:40 Kindergarten6:45-7:25 First Grade7:30-8:15 Second GradeMt. Daniel
Back to School Night
All Mt. Daniel parents/guardians are invited to meet teachers, see school.
Mt. Daniel parents/guardians
No registration required. Out of concern for neighbors, please no parking on N. Oak St. or in neighborhood. Park and ride shuttle will be provided from St. James school parking lot on Park Ave. between N. Spring and N. Oak Sts.
October 156:30 - 9:00 p.m.Lake Braddock Secondary School
Moving on to Life in the Community
This resource fair assists parents with future planning for students with intellectual disabilities who may require ongoing supports after graduating from high school. Participants include representatives from vocational, residential, leisure, recreational, independent living, and advocacy programs.
This Fairfax County Public Schools program, is open to FCCPS parents/guardians of students with disabilities. GMHS Transitions Counselor, Liz McCarthy, will be in attendance.
October 179:00 -10:00 a.m.Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Parent Coffee
Parents/guardians of Jessie Thackrey Preschool students
Parking is available in the FC Presbyterian Church parking lot off of Fairfax Street, a short walk through Frady Park to the school.
October 188:30 a.m.GMHS Mustang Cafe
Parent Coffee - Beyond Happy Faces Mental Health Curriculum
Parents/guardians of GMHS students.
No Registration Required
October 217:00 - 9:00 p.m.Hayfield Secondary School
Considerations for Students with Disabilities in the College Search and Beyond
Annual College Night features an open-fair of colleges and universities in addition to workshops related to the college admissions process, highlighting issues to consider in the college search, application, and preparation process for students with disabilities.
This Fairfax County Public Schools program, is open to FCCPS parents/guardians of students with disabilities. GMHS Transitions Counselor, Liz McCarthy, will be in attendance.
October 226:00 p.m.GMHS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Henderson & Mason Students
No registration required.
October 236:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary
FCEPTA Meeting - Creating and Celebrating a Love of Reading
Special guest speaker Melissa LaSalle (aka The Book Mommy from https://whattoreadtoyourkids.com/) will be joining us to discuss how to cultivate or enhance a culture of reading in your home.
Parents and guardians of Thackrey, Mt. Daniel and Thomas Jefferson students
No registration required.
October 237:00 p.m.GMHS Auditorium
Partners for Safe Teen Driving Education Presentation - State Mandated
Sophomore students and a parent/guardian are required to attend this state-mandated driver's education program
Students learning to drive and their parents/guardians
No registration required. Signature sheet required to show completion of course.
October 249:00 a.m.MEHMS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affect syour child.
Parents and guardians of Henderson & Mason Students
No registration required.
October 268:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.George Mason University Johnson Center
Future Quest
Future Quest is a FREE college and career conference held every two years for middle and high school students with disabilities young adults with disabilities, their families, and professionals who work with them. It is organized by George Mason University and the Northern Virginia Transition Coalition. One of the largest events of its kind in Virginia, Future Quest features more than 40 workshops and 40 exhibits related to successful life after high school.
November 49:30 a.m.GMHS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Mason Students
No registration required.
November 49:30 a.m.MEHMS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Mason Students
No registration required.
November 43:30 p.m.GMHS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Mason Students
No registration required.
November 43:30 p.m.MEHMS
Standards Based Grading Info Session
Learn about Standards Based Grading and how it affects your child.
Parents and guardians of Mason Students
No registration required.
November 77:45 a.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
November 712:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
November 77:00 p.m.GMHS Mustang Cafe
Student Services Information Night
Learn about the wide variety of services that GMHS team offers to students and families. Attendees will be able to select sessions of interest.
Parents and guardians of Mason Students
No registration required.
November 99:30 a.m.Thomas Jefferson Family Resource Center
Schoology & Powerschool Workshop in Family Resource Center
Learn about these programs that teachers, parents and students are using to communicate. This session will be presented in Spanish
TJ, MEH, GMHS parents/guardians
No registration required. More Information
November 149:30 -10:15 a.m.Mt. Daniel
Mt. Daniel Principal Coffee - Caring Community and Culture
This 45 minute program will begin with a short overview of some facet of Mt. Daniel, and then will shift to a Town Hall format, allowing parents to raise any school-wide issue or question they might like to discuss.
Mt. Daniel parents/guardians
No registration required..
November 146:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Family Resource Center
Schoology & Powerschool Workshop in Family Resource Center
Learn about these programs that teachers, parents and students are using to communicate. This session will be presented in Spanish
TJ, MEH, GMHS parents/guardians
No registration required. More Information
November 146:30 p.m.GMHS Mustang Cafe
2020-2021 Calendar Community Engagement Meeting
Discuss the proposed 2020-2021 School Calendar options. Provide feedback to the Ad Hoc Calendar Committee
Parent, guardians, community members, FCCPS employees
No registration required..
November 207:00 p.m.GMHS Mustang Cafe
Winter Sports Parent Info Night
Meet the GMHS Athletic Director, Coaches and other parents. Learn about the expectations for athletic participation.
Parents/guardians of students on Cheerleading, Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming teams
No registration required.
November 216:30 -8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Family Resource Center
Standards Based Grading
Learn about Standards Based Grading. This session will be translated to Spanish
Translation services for Spanish-speaking community members
No registration required.
December 511:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.FCCPS Central Office
Superintendent's Brown Bag Lunch
Bring lunch and learn from Superintendent Peter Noonan and the construction team about the GMHS Construction Project.
All community members
No registration required.
December 12 7:45 a.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
Dec. 12 9:00 a.m.Jessie Thackrey Preschool
Parent Coffee
Parents/guardians of Jessie Thackrey Preschool students
Parking is available in the FC Presbyterian Church parking lot off of Fairfax Street, a short walk through Frady Park to the school.
December 12 12:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
January 910:00 a.m. - noonTBD
Transition IEP Workshop
Join this work shop to learn more about the importance of the IEP for effective postsecondary planning during the secondary years. What should parents be looking for? What questions should you be asking the school team, your son or daughter? What role does the IEP process have for increasing self-advocacy? How do the goals in the IEP support postsecondary planning?
This Fairfax County Public Schools program, is open to FCCPS parents/guardians of students with disabilities.
January 141:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
January 146:00 p.m.GMHS Library
Standards Based Grading
An informative session on navigating Standards Based reporting in Schoology and PowerSchool to support your understanding of the two platforms.
All GMHS parents/guardians.
No registration required. ion.
January 146:00 p.m.GMHS Library
Standards Based Grading
An informative session on navigating Standards Based reporting in Schoology and PowerSchool to support your understanding of the two platforms.
All GMHS parents/guardians.
No registration required. ion.
January 146:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
January 158:30-9:30 a.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Standards Based Grading & Schoology
An informative session on navigating Standards Based reporting in Schoology and PowerSchool to support your understanding of the two platforms. Please bring your own computer to this session and log-in to Schoology and PowerSchool in advance of the session. If you are not able to log-in, please reach out to Steve Knight prior to the session.
Henderson parents/guardians
No registration required.
January 157:00 - 8:00 p.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Standards Based Grading & Schoology
An informative session on navigating Standards Based reporting in Schoology and PowerSchool to support your understanding of the two platforms. Please bring your own computer to this session and log-in to Schoology and PowerSchool in advance of the session. If you are not able to log-in, please reach out to Steve Knight prior to the session.
Henderson parents/guardians
No registration required.
January 211:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
January 216:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
January 239:00 a.m..GMHS
Standards Based Grading Parent Session
An informative session on navigating Standards Based reporting in Schoology and PowerSchool to support your understanding of the two platforms.
All GMHS parents/guardians.
No registration required. ion.
January 239:30 -10:15 a.m.Mt. Daniel
Mt. Daniel Principal Coffee - IB for All
This 45 minute program will begin with a short overview of some facet of Mt. Daniel, and then will shift to a Town Hall format, allowing parents to raise any school-wide issue or question they might like to discuss.
Mt. Daniel parents/guardians
No registration required.
January 277:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Community Meeting about FY2021 Proposed Budget
Hear from Superintendent Peter Noonan about the proposed budget.
All community members
No registration required.
January 281:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
January 286:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
January 287:00 p.m.GMHS
IB Diploma Information Session
Learn about the requirements for the IB Diploma - course & exam requirements, CAS, extended essay.
All FCCPS parents/guardians, especially of sophomores. Students welcome, too.
No registration required.
Contact IB Coordinator Dan Coast for more information.
Contact IB Coordinator Dan Coast for more information.
January 30 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.George Mason High School
Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Session
GMHS Counselors will present on the transition to high school, including diploma types, course registrations, and more.
Henderson parents/guardians of 8th grade students
No registration required.
January 31 9:00-10:00 a.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Rising 9th Grade Parent Information Session
GMHS Counselors will present on the transition to high school, including diploma types, course registrations, and more.
Henderson parents/guardians of 8th grade students
No registration required.
February 41:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
February 57:00 p.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Joint PTA Meeting on FY2021 Budget
Hear from Superintendent Peter Noonan about the proposed budget.
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
No registration required.
February 57:00 p.m.George Mason High School Auditorium
GMHS Band Information Night for 8th grade students and parents
This educational evening will include a collaboration of both the MEH 8th Grade Advanced Band Students, interested MEH students and the GMHS Band on Wednesday, February 5, in the GMHS Auditorium. While the evening is geared toward the rising 9th-graders, it is open to the entire FCCPS community including MEH and GMHS parents, and will be a rare opportunity to observe and experience the progression of skills in the band program. In particular, the chance for students and parents to observe rehearsals with a visiting clinician, and all that entails, is extremely eye-opening and inspiring.
Parents and family members of all band students in middle and high school
February 111:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
February 116:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
February 13 7:45 a.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
February 139:00 -10:00 a.m.Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Henderson Principal's Coffee
Meet with principal Valerie Hardy
Henderson parents/guardians
No registration required.
February 13 12:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson
TJ Chalk Chat
Opportunity for conversation with TJ principal and assistant principals. The 45-minute session will begin with a presentation on a specific topic, and will include Town Hall style Q&A on any school-wide issue.
TJ parents/guardians
No registration required.
February 1810:00 a.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Calm Parenting: How to Manage Parental Stress
Presented by School Social Workers Robin Borum and Susan Sinclair There will be tips and suggestions as well as time for discussion about your personal experiences and needs. Our elementary school counselors and elementary school psychologist will stop by to introduce themselves as additional resources for you.
Parent of elementary age students (PK-grade 5)
February 181:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
February 186:00 p.m.Inova Fairfax Hospital Physician's Conference Center, 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA
Youth Vaping: What Parents Need to Know
Youth vaping has become a worrisome epidemic. Research shows that about 40 percent of adolescents have experienced vaping before graduating from high school. It is estimated that at least 20 to 25 percent of teens in Virginia vape.
Join Chris King, MD, pulmonologist and medical intensivist, and Sulman Mirza, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, for an engaging conversation about the medical consequences and addictive behaviors of youth
Join Chris King, MD, pulmonologist and medical intensivist, and Sulman Mirza, MD, child and adolescent psychiatrist, for an engaging conversation about the medical consequences and addictive behaviors of youth
All parents.
Register here.The event is being held in the Physicians Conference Center on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Enter the hospital campus from the Blue entrance off Gallows Road and park in the Blue Garage. Parking voucher will be available at the event. A sign will be outside the conference center to help you locate the building.
*If you prefer to watch a live webinar of this Ask the Expert lecture, register for the webinar. Login information will be sent in the confirmation email after you have completed class registration.
*If you prefer to watch a live webinar of this Ask the Expert lecture, register for the webinar. Login information will be sent in the confirmation email after you have completed class registration.
February 186:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
February 207:00 p.m.GMHS
Junior Parent Info Night
An information session aimed at Juniors and their parents, but all GM students and parents are welcome to attend. An overview of the basic timeline for the college admissions process for junior year and senior year will be explained. The guest speaker will be Barry Bradberry, Associate Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid and Assistant Professor at Elon University. The program will be videotaped.
Juniors and their parents/guardians, however all students and parents are welcome.
No registration required.
February 251:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
February 256:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
February 277:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolLibrary/Media Center
Calm Parenting: How to Manage Parental Stress
Presented by School Social Workers Robin Borum and Susan Sinclair There will be tips and suggestions as well as time for discussion about your personal experiences and needs. Our elementary school counselors and elementary school psychologist will stop by to introduce themselves as additional resources for you.
Parent of elementary age students (PK-grade 5)
February 298:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.George Mason HS Cafeteria
Youth Mental Health First Aid
The FCCPS Special Education & Student Services Team, in collaboration with the Fairfax County Community Services Board, is proud to offer our next round of Youth Mental Health First Aid training to all staff and parents. This program will be facilitated by certified instructors from the Fairfax Community Services Board (CSB). The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including ADHD), and eating disorders.
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help a student/youth/child who is experiencing mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people.
March 31:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
March 36:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.
March 46:15 pmGMHS Auditorium
GMHS Math Information Session
Upon completion of a recent secondary mathematics program review, we have revised the George Mason High School mathematics pathways and program of studies for the upcoming school year. This parent information session on the updated course pathways will provide more information and opportunity for Q&A.
All parents and guardians.
No registration required.
March 47:00 pmGMHS Mustang Cafe
Spring Sports Parent Night
Meet the Spring sports coaches and learn about expectations for GMHS athletes and families.
All parents and guardians of Spring Sports athletes.
No registration required.
March 101:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Beginner English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is beginner level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend.
March 106:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Family Resource Center
Adult Intermediate English Class for parents and adult family members of FCCPS students.
Free English language class. This is intermediate level. Join us for the 12-week session. (January 14-March 31).
Parents and family members of FCCPS students are invited to attend. Childcare available.