Mark Your Calendars!

March 26: End of Third Quarter: 2-hour early release March 29- April 2: Spring Break- School and Office Closed April 5: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)

 

Student Health

If your student is not feeling well, we ask that you please keep them home. They may still access the class virtually. 

If your child will be absent from school, please email Primary's attendance at @email or call 703-781-2750 with the reason why your child is absent. Please be specific about the reason why your child will not be attending.

Parent Approval Needed for Digital Resources!

At Fort Belvoir Elementary, our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. You can find our school’s list of the resources that require parental consent here.

Included on this page is also a link to a form where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. Please note, that the form will need to be filled in for each enrolled child. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to your child’s teacher or our School Based Technology Specialists Rejane Martinez (Upper School) or Lauren Damico (Primary School) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Technology Support for Families

The FCPS Technology Resource page provides tip sheets and support in multiple languages. These tip sheets provide answers to basic questions about FCPS technologies. Often you can find the answer to your question in these resources. For technical support questions about your online parent accounts, your student’s FCPS laptop, or technology your student uses for online learning, contact the Parent Technology Help Desk (toll free) at 833-921-3277 or enter a support request ticket via the Parent and Student IT Portal.

The Parent Technology Help Desk will be answered 7 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a week. Parents who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and an interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS has Parent Information Phone Lines available in eight languages to assist with general questions about FCPS.)

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT)

Visit the website to read updated information

• Regardless of currently receiving FCPS Grab & Go meals, eligible students must qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
  • To receive the benefits apply here.

• Qualifying students will receive P-EBT benefits through the 2020-2021 school year.

• Households that previously received P-EBT will have new benefits automatically added to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) EBT or P-EBT card.
  • Benefits Expansion - The P-EBT program has been extended through the end of 2020-2021 academic school year. Retroactive benefits for October through January will be issued to eligible remote and hybrid students.
  • Eligibility Expansion - Households with students attending public schools under a hybrid modality are now eligible to receive P-EBT benefits. Previously, P-EBT benefits were only available to students who were learning remotely for five consecutive days. The P-EBT program will now issue benefits to students whose schools are open and operating under both approved modalities (hybrid and remote). School districts have communicated information directly to eligible households. If you are unsure if your child is eligible for P-EBT benefits, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.

• If you are newly eligible, a P-EBT card will be mailed to you or funds will be added to your SNAP EBT card.

 For questions, please contact Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800. 

Please click here for more information.

Grab and Go Meals

Did you pick up your grab and go meal today?

Meals are available for pick up between 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. unless there is a delayed opening or closure due to inclement weather.  

The meals will be provided at no cost for students through June 30, 2021. FCPS students are welcome to come to any of the sites or bus route stops to pick up a meal during these time periods. Adults may purchase meals for $2.00 each.

As a reminder, it is important to follow social distancing guidelines. Be sure to stand a minimum of 6 feet apart from others and practice regular hand washing, including prior to leaving a residence to pick-up meals, upon returning home, and before consuming food. Please wear a mask when picking up meals.  

Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 with any questions.  

Please visit https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/food for more information.

March 18 -- Important update on meal distribution for March 22 through April 7.

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to providing all students access to meals during one early release school day, the week of spring break when schools are closed and one teacher workday when students are not in school.  The following plan will be in place:

Monday (3/22)

• Bus routes will offer 3 days of breakfast and lunch.
• Grab & Go locations will offer regular meal service.

Tuesday (3/23)

• Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch.
• Grab & Go locations will offer regular meal service.

Wednesday (3/24)

• Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch.
• Grab & Go locations will offer 7 days of breakfast and lunch.
• Meal Kit sites will offer 7 day meal kits to include breakfast, lunch afternoon snack and supper.

Thursday (3/25)

• Bus routes will offer 4 days of breakfast and lunch.
• Grab & Go locations will not offer meal service.

Friday (3/26) Early Release

• Bus routes will not offer meal service.
• Grab & Go locations will offer 7 day meal kits to include breakfast and lunch.
• Meal Kit sites will offer 7 day meal kits to include breakfast and lunch.

Monday (3/29) through Friday (4/2) Spring Break

• No meal service.

Monday (4/5) Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

• No meal service.

Tuesday (4/6)

• Bus routes resume normal meal service. 
• Grab & Go locations will not offer meal service.

Wednesday (4/7)

• Grab & Go locations resume normal meal service.
• Meal Kit sites resume normal meal service.

Meals will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.   

Please call the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at 703-813-4800 with any questions.  

Parent Resources

Child Mind Resources: Supporting Families During COVID-19: This resource roundup is centered around helping families navigate challenging emotions and challenging situations more effectively so everyone can get a happier, healthier start to the year. Below are some direct links to targeted resources from the Child Mind library. 

Keeping Kids Engaged in Remote Learning

Parenting During Coronavirus: Managing Anger and Frustration

How to Handle Tantrums and Meltdowns

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April 29, 2021 at 11:30am

This presentation will help prepare parents by providing a glimpse into IEP meetings, practical advice on how to participate in meetings and how to have a productive, student-focused meeting.

From preplanning to working together afterward, this presentation will support the building of collaborative relationships and development of parent's advocacy skills while focusing on the needs of the students.

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