All Fairfax County public schools will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 9 and Wednesday, Feb. 10. Offices are open. Students log onto your classes FCPS 24-7 Learning site to stay updated on the latest homework..
- The following activities in schools and on school grounds are canceled:
- extracurricular activities
- interscholastic contests
- team practices
- field trips
- middle school after-school programs
- professional learning and training courses
- all adult and community education classes
- recreation programs
- community use activities
- School Age Child Care (SACC) centers are closed.
- Offices are open with a liberal leave policy in effect.
- Essential personnel are to report to work.
Due to the snow day on February 3rd, Monday February 15th is now a school day.
Upcoming presentations on Feb. 11th & 25th
On Thursday, February 11th there will be a PTA Meeting at Kings Park at 7PM to discuss the current FCPS Budget shortfall with John Cook, our Board of Supervisor Representative. On Thursday, February 25th there will be a bullying presentation with Stefan Mascoll, FCPS Safe and Drug Free Youth at KG from 7-8 pm in the library.
Check out our February newsletter and calendar for information on school events. Take a look at the 2009-2010 school calendar (translated versions).For customized info about your child’s classroom, log onto your child’s FCPS 24-7 Learning site. If your child is sick please call the Kings Glen Absentee Line at 703-239-4040.
Budget Awareness
On Thursday, February 11th there will be a PTA Meeting at Kings Park at 7PM to discuss the current FCPS Budget shortfall with John Cook, our Board of Supervisor Representative.
Stay aware of the budge issues by going to http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011.htm (FCPS Budget Site) and http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/government/budget/ (Fairfax County Budget Site)
Also be sure to read The Bottom Line, a new publication that contains the latest budget news, facts, dates, and rumor busters to help the FCPS community better understand the budget and the budget process. To read the premiere issue, please go to: http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline.html To read the second issue go to http://www.fcps.edu/news/fy2011/bottomline012210.html
Are you aware that
Fairfax County Public Schools anticipates having to face a budget deficit of $100 to $200 million for FY 2011 (next school year)? During the FY 2010 budget cycle (current school year), FCPS closed a budget deficit of $200 million.
The proposed budget for next year includes a class size increase of one student, the elimination of the Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools (FLES) program, general education summer school, all high school freshman sports, and reductions in other sports programs. Pimmit Hills Alternative High School will be closed and its students sent to other schools or programs in FCPS. The central offices will cut five percent in 2011 bringing the total cuts to 20 percent over the past three years. Nearly 600 positions will be eliminated, including 81 in the central offices that provide support to schools. Unfortunately, for the second year in a row, the proposed budget includes no salary increases for employees.
There are now new fees for athletic participation, AP/IB/PSAT test fees, and an increase in the fees charged in our buildings for community use. We also expect that we will be able to increase rental revenues from monopoles or cell phone towers on our school properties.
To prevent more damaging cuts, Dr. Dale is recommending that the Fairfax Board of Supervisors increase the county transfer by $57.8 million dollars to preserve full day kindergarten, elementary band and strings, elementary foreign language immersion and further class size increase for general and advanced academic classrooms. If we do not get the additional funding, these programs will be considered for elimination.
The Board of Supervisors adopts the Fairfax County Budget on April 27 and then the FCPS School Board adopts the FCPS Budget on May 20, so we are a few months away from a final budget. You are free to testify at the School Board and Board of Supervisor Public Hearings. Here is the timeline:
February 4 School Board Adopts FY 2011 Advertised Budget
February 23 County Executive Releases FY 2011 Advertised County Budget
March 9 County Board of Supervisors Advertises Tax Rate
April 6-8 County Board of Supervisors Budget Public Hearings
April 6 School Board presents budget to County BOS
April 27 County BOS approves County Budget, tax rate resolution and transfer amount to schools
May 11 & 12 School Board Budget Public Hearings (Jackson Middle School)
May 13 School Board Budget Work Session (Gatehouse
May 20 School Board adopts Approved Budget
Citizens are also welcome to e-mail Board members to voice their opinions at schoolboardmembers@fcps.edu Also, please see the School Board Website.
School Board's Contacts for Kings Glen
The At-Large: Ilryong Moon, 571-423-1090, ilryong.moon@fcps.edu
__________James Raney, 571-423-1091, james.raney@fcps.edu
__________Martina Hone, 571-423-1089, martina.hone@fcps.edu
Braddock: Tessie Wilson, 571-423-1088, tessie.wilson@fcps.edu
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors' Districts for Kings Glen
Braddock: John Cook, 703-425-9300, braddock@fairfaxcounty.gov
Springfield: Pat Herrity, 703-451-8873, springfield@fairfaxcounty.gov
 Superintendent Jack Dale's FY2011 Budget Play (09:44)
 Negative Impact of Increased Class Size. Play (09:44)
Lake Braddock All Night Grad Party Mulch Sale
The LBSS PTSA will host the ANGP for the Lake Braddock Secondary School Class of 2010 on Monday, June 21, 2010. Students rely on donations and proceeds from the mulch sale to provide nearly one-third of the financial support for this alcohol and drug free event. You can help by ordering mulch and/or making a tax deductible cash donation.
We are offering JKs double shredded hardwood bark mulch in 3 cubic foot bags for the same price as last year: $4.50 per bag. Orders of 15 bags or more will be delivered to your home on Saturday or Sunday, March 20-21, 2010. Orders less than 15 bags must be picked up at the Lake Braddock Secondary School Parking Lot on Saturday, March 20, 2010.
Adult and student volunteers are also needed to deliver mulch to customers. Questions? Contact the LBSS Mulchman, Ed Hartman, at lbss.mulchman@cox.net
Keeping Healthy
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH), has produced two videos to inform parents of steps they can take to prevent the transmission of H1N1 influenza (also known as “swine flu”) and seasonal influenza.
The videos — “H1N1 for Parents” and “H1N1 for Educators” — are available for viewing on the VDOE H1N1 influenza Web site at this address: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/health_medical/influenza/index.shtml
Also, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is working with the Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) to monitor the progression of the 2009 H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) .
Correct Handwashing Prevents Flu
Play this video to find out ( other video clips )
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