Important Information for the Month
October 2018 Newsletter
It’s finally fall and we can’t wait to experience everything this season has to offer with our students and families. We are looking forward to taking the learning outside and are planning special hands-on learning activities in all of our classrooms. This month we have several amazing family events as well. We hope you can attend!
Sincerely,
Kirstin Baker, Principal
Fairfax County Public Schools Closed—October 8th
Our local public schools are closed on October 8th, but we have a full day of fall themed fun planned for our school-age students. If your student would like to attend please reach out to us for details.
Holiday Closures
Our school does not follow the local elementary school schedule as we are open more days each year. For the 2018-2019 school year the days we are closed are:
August 23 and 24 (School Year Prep and Training for Staff)
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (open with limited hours)
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
June 13 and 14 (Summer Camp Prep and Training for Staff)
Independence Day
You can access our school year calendar and list of events here for a printable version to use as a reference: 2018-2019 Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Year at a Glance
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Alma (Parent Portal)
All parents are automatically entered into our parent portal through Alma upon enrollment. If you have not received a link to set up your Alma account, please contact administration for assistance. The link to direct you to Alma is located on our website under “For Parents” and then “My Account.” Functions of the portal include payments, payment methods, account statements, contact information and authorization of individuals to pick up your child.
Love your school? Share your review!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. That is why we are reminding you that you can find us on Google+, Great Schools, Facebook, and other online directories. Thank you in advance for completing a review!
From Our Education Department
From stuffed animals to family pets, children have an innate love for animals. In our classrooms, animal-themed activities are always exciting and engaging for the children. For instance, teachers may transform the dramatic play center into a veterinary office and provide children with stuffed animals, toy doctor props, a pencil,[.....]
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October 2018
Important Information for the Month
October 2018 Newsletter
It’s finally fall and we can’t wait to experience everything this season has to offer with our students and families. We are looking forward to taking the learning outside and are planning special hands-on learning activities in all of our classrooms. This month we have several amazing family events as well. We hope you can attend!
Sincerely,
Kirstin Baker, Principal
Fairfax County Public Schools Closed—October 8th
Our local public schools are closed on October 8th, but we have a full day of fall themed fun planned for our school-age students. If your student would like to attend please reach out to us for details.
Holiday Closures
Our school does not follow the local elementary school schedule as we are open more days each year. For the 2018-2019 school year the days we are closed are:
August 23 and 24 (School Year Prep and Training for Staff)
Labor Day
Veteran’s Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve (open with limited hours)
Christmas Day
New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
President’s Day
Memorial Day
June 13 and 14 (Summer Camp Prep and Training for Staff)
Independence Day
You can access our school year calendar and list of events here for a printable version to use as a reference: 2018-2019 Academic Calendar 2018-2019 Year at a Glance
Links 2 Home
If you’re not currently receiving photos and daily reports for your child you can easily change this by downloading the Links 2 Home app on your phone. Just type ‘Links 2 Home’ in the search bar for the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After downloading Links 2 Home you can register with the same email address that you used to enroll your child in our school. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Alma (Parent Portal)
All parents are automatically entered into our parent portal through Alma upon enrollment. If you have not received a link to set up your Alma account, please contact administration for assistance. The link to direct you to Alma is located on our website under “For Parents” and then “My Account.” Functions of the portal include payments, payment methods, account statements, contact information and authorization of individuals to pick up your child.
Love your school? Share your review!
In today’s connected world, many families turn to online reviews to learn more about the reputation of schools. That is why we are reminding you that you can find us on Google+, Great Schools, Facebook, and other online directories. Thank you in advance for completing a review!
From Our Education Department
Learning is Fun with Real and Toy Animals
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