Please join us for a Superintendent Community Conversation at Herndon High School on September 19th , 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid, FCPS superintendent, and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register here: https://forms.gle/S3dEuQ4uPZ4KvWVj6

Healthcare Enrollment at Hutchison through Partnership for Healthier Communities

Wednesday, September 21st 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 29th 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Does your child or family need healthcare? Partnership for Healthier Kids will visit Hutchison Elementary to connect parents with affordable source of healthcare services through programs like Medicaid, CHIP, and local safety net providers. There are healthcare options available for most children, including those new to the country. Please contact Maria Michlik at 703-925-8329 or Mary Specht at 703-709-3159 for an appointment.

Good health, school attendance, and academic success are closely linked. Thank you for partnering with Hutchison Elementary for a successful school year.

FCPS students continue to have unlimited access to live, 24/7, 1-to-1, online tutoring services through Tutor.com at no cost to families during the 22-23 SY. Student participation is optional and parents/guardians can opt their student(s) out of accessing the services. Detailed information and FAQs are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website.

English: https://hutchisones.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/AAP-SeptemberNewsletterES%20Hutch.pdf

Spanish: https://hutchisones.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/inline-files/AAP-SeptemberNewsletterES-Spanish%20Hutch.pdf

Last week the Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) discovered that due to a technical card processing glitch, 90,000 new cards that do not work were issued to households. New cards were ordered and, according to the vendor, will be put in the mail in the next few days. A public message was posted to the VDSS website.

If families have recently received a P-EBT card that is not working, a replacement card is already on the way. Do not contact the P-EBT Call Center or submit an Inquiry Form to order another card, as this may further delay the processing of their benefits.

The survey is given to all students in grades 6, 8, 10, and 12 each fall. It provides a wealth of information about a variety of topics related to our youth that influence their physical and mental well being, from sleep and nutritional habits to substance abuse behaviors to symptoms of depression and suicidal thoughts.

The results provide a snapshot of our youth in Fairfax County but also serve as a barometer of our own effectiveness as a community in fostering healthy choices in our young people. Data from the Fairfax County Youth Survey is used as a measurement tool in the FCPS Strategic Plan Goal 2 - Caring Culture - Healthy Life Choices.

The survey is anonymous and voluntary. Visit our website for more information on the upcoming Fairfax County Youth Survey.

FCPS is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The Fairfax County School Board recently approved a Trust Policy that solidifies our commitment. It aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy to ensure that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit our Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.

September is Attendance Awareness Month. Some of the ways parents can help their children create healthy routines and a habit of getting to school on time every day include:

• Set a regular bedtime and morning routine. (Need help? View this morning checklist, available in English or Spanish.)

• Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before.

• If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to teachers, school counselors, or other parents for advice on how to make them feel comfortable and excited about learning.

• Develop back-up plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, a neighbor, or another parent.

• When possible, avoid medical appointments or extended trips when school is in session.
  
  

Visit our website for more attendance resources. Attend today, Achieve Tomorrow!

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