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February Highlights |
Explore February Family Academy Opportunities
Stay up to date on all offerings throughout February! The Family Academy is excited to offer a variety of classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Find registration opportunities and more details on the “Learn With Us” tab of the FCPS Family Academy page.
Family Cafe Series |
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The Family Café Series is a special time for families to come together to learn about important topics that support their child’s growth and learning. These fun and helpful sessions keep families informed and involved in their child’s education—mind, body, and heart.
At Family Café, we believe families are important partners in helping children succeed. We’re excited to learn and grow with you!
Upcoming Family Café Sessions:
Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
At this session you will learn about the various career and technical education courses available to middle and high school students in FCPS. This session will include information about available pathways, specialty programs and career academy opportunities.
Register here
February 26 at Lorton Community Center
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Families or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health. Getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children supports healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. It is equally important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
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Apply for Your Child to Learn in Two Languages
FCPS’ 2026-27 Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Program lottery opened on Monday, January 12. This online, countywide lottery is open to Fairfax County residents.
The program offers students in kindergarten and first grade the opportunity to learn in English and another language — French, German, Japanese, Korean, or Spanish — for half of each instructional day.
Families must have a SIS ParentVUE account. Students not currently enrolled in FCPS should register at their base school before applying for the immersion program.
Deadline for applications
- Thursday, February 12, at 4 p.m fo families applying for first grade
- Monday March 2 at 4 p.m. for families applying for kindergarten
Sign Up to Volunteer!
Make a difference in your community by tutoring, mentoring, or helping at school events. Every contribution matters!
Learn more about how to sign up for Volunteer FCPS here.
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