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FCPS Headlines

April 17, 2020

FCPS HeadlinesApril 17, 2020

A FCPS News Publication

This division newsletter will highlight our goals, initiatives,
program news, school board actions, as well as success stories.

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There are no words to express how grateful and appreciative I am of how the Fredericksburg City Public Schools family and this community have come together throughout this COVID-19 global pandemic. I thank you for the support and all that you have given to help the needs of our students, staff, and their families.

- Dr. Marceline Catlett, Superintendent

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How to Make Your own Face Covering

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FCPS COVID-19 Webpage
Coronavirus Information Webpage:
Special messages and updates from the Superintendent,
Fact Sheets, FAQs, and numerous Resources.

7 Simple Tips for Sheltered-in-Place

1. Turn off the TV news.

2. Keep routines.

3. Assure children are safe.

4. Control your emotions.

5. Model good behavior.

6. Offer age appropriate advice.

7. Look, listen, then speak with hope, honesty and kindness.


- Dr. Stephen Sroka

Choice Boards
Available for students- preschool through grade 12.
Computer and iPad Distribution Schedule
FCPS Tech Dept. providing support for internet access as well as division-issued devices for students during the closure.
FCPS Mobile Feeding Program
Fredericksburg City Public Schools is providing student lunches during this
unanticipated school closure due to COVID-19.
Grab and Go Meal Distribution Video
Special thank you to the FCPS Food Services Dept. and over 80 volunteers help to feed the city's students during the unexpected closure of schools due to COVID-19.
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Virtual Virginia (VVA) Outreach Program

The Virtual Virginia (“VVA”) program offers online courses and digital content to Virginia’s students and educators. VVA plans to expand enrollment seats for school divisions through June 30, 2020. VVA currently offers high school courses and will expand its offerings to include elementary and middle school content and courses beginning in May 2020 and continuing into the 2020-2021 school year.

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TV Classroom

Superintendent of Public Instruction James Lane announced this week that four Virginia public media stations will broadcast teacher-led classroom instruction aligned with the commonwealth’s academic standards into homes across the state beginning this week.
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VA Learns Anywhere

VDOE created the Continuity for Learning (C4L) Task Force consisting of teachers, leaders, and collaborating educational partners across Virginia. This Task Force has prepared Virginia Learns Anywhere which reinforces much-needed structure while also empowering individual teachers to support students in learning remotely. It encourages divisions to develop and implement continuous learning plans in partnership with local county health departments, families, staff, and local boards of education.
VSBA At-Home Learning Resources
At-home learning resources that are available online for students who are home due to COVID-19 provided by the Virginia School Boards Association.

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