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Randolph Adams - TOY Finalist

Randolph Adams - Hunters Woods ES
This 5th grade teacher focuses on each individual student.  Teacher of the Year Finalist.
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Roy Holder, TOY Finalist

Roy Holder - Lake Braddock SS
Mr. Holder, beloved band director, empowers young musicians to excel.  Teacher of the Year Finalist.
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Michelle Ohanian - TOY Finalist

Michelle Ohanian - Mt. View AHS
Fosters self-esteem and teaches the value of persistence and accountability to students who need a second chance. Teacher of the Year Finalist.
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Roberta Ricci - TOY Finalist

Roberta Ricci - Cooper MS

Middle school special education teacher provides a classroom  of learning and fun while embracing students' differences. Teacher of the Year Finalist.
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Frank Stevens - TOY Finalist Frank Stevens - Pimmit Hills AHS
Businesssman turned teacher uses sales approach model to engage students in history curriculum. Teacher of the Year Finalist.
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FCPS 2008 TOY Winner

FCPS Teacher of the Year Winner 2008
Watch the FCPS Teacher of the Year winner unveiled in this surprise announcement!
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Educators' Day

Educators' Day in the Workforce
Teachers and staff members travel to businesses to learn about workforce trends and career opportunities for students.
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Challenge 24

Challenge 24
This math contest adds up to mastery of number relationships.
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What’s Up With That? Demolition at Glasgow MS

What’s Up With That? Demolition of Glasgow MS
With a new Glasgow Middle School open for business, FCPS recycles materials in the old building.
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Parent Meeting at Robinson Secondary School

Regional Parent Meeting at Robinson SS

Making connections between school and home for parents to learn about curriculum and services.
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Langley HS Orchestra at Carnegie Hall Langley HS Orchestra at Carnegie Hall
Student musicians prepare to take the stage at this world renowned performing arts center.
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Cappies Review – The Importance of Being Earnest

Cappies Review – The Importance of Being Earnest at McLean HS
McLean HS presents this engaging and witty comedy..
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Lake Braddock Crew Team

Crew Team at Lake Braddock SS
On the water with this physically challenging club sport..
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Marshall HS FBLA Partnership with Shrevewood ES

Marshall HS FBLA Partnership with Shrevewood ES
High school students teach youngsters all about business.
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Black History Bowl at Annandale HS

Black History Bowl at Annandale HS
Students show what they know about African-American culture and newsmakers.
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What's Up With That? Recorder Karate

What's Up With That? Recorder Karate
Students motivated to succeed in elementary music.
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Spotlight: Key Companions Program

Spotlight: Key Companions Program
Adults forge special relationship with Key Center Students.
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Parent Liaisons Parent Liaisons
See how one parent liaison bridges the gap between school and home.
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Cappies Review: The Island of Dr. Moreau

Cappies Review: The Island of Dr. Moreau
Lake Braddock SS puts on an exciting and unforgettable production of this science fiction tale.
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Camera Club at Fairview ES

Camera Club at Fairview ES
Students get the picture when it comes to digital photography.
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Myth Busters at Mt. Vernon HS

Myth Busters at Mt. Vernon HS
Students take a second look to challenge assumptions and expose popular myths.
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STRETCH Program at Poe MS

STRETCH Program at Poe MS
Special program helps students struggling with homework learn the skills to succeed.
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What’s Up With That? Students Soar with Jobs at Reagan Airport

What’s Up With That? Students Soar with Jobs at Reagan Airport
A partnership between Pulley Center and Reagan National Airport Authority provides work experience to special education students.
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Spotlight: Groundhog Job Shadow Day

Spotlight: Groundhog Job Shadow Day
Academy students shadow professionals for a one-on-one career lesson.
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Counselor’s Office – Career and College Planning Too Counselor’s Office – Career and College Planning Tool
A look at how this Web-based tool and other counseling resources help prepare students for a lifetime of success.
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Cappies Review: The Musical Murders of 1940

Cappies Review: The Musical Murders of 1940
Robinson SS delivers a sound production of this murder mystery.
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Jobs That Make A Difference: Game Managers

Jobs That Make A Difference: Game Managers
Athletic Game Managers are counted on to play a crucial role in running FCPS sports and activities.
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Laura Bush Visits Washington Mill ES Laura Bush Visits Washington Mill ES
First lady Laura Bush joins Dr. Dale to celebrate Washington’s birthday and launch a new school program.
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Morning Meetings at Garfield ES

Morning Meetings at Garfield ES
Morning meetings build community, enhance social skills and support academic achievement for students.
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Spotlight: Planetarium at Herndon HS

Spotlight: Planetarium at Herndon HS
Visits to the Herndon HS planetarium enhance learning in science, social studies and other core subjects.
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Geography Bee at Lanier MS

Geography Bee at Lanier MS
Students showcase their knowledge of geography and culture in a challenging and fun environment.
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Listening and Reading Library at Rosehill ES

Listening and Reading Library at Rosehill ES
Students read, listen and learn with special literacy effort that reaches out to young English language learners.
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Cappies Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cappies Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Lee HS brings this magical tale to life in Shakespeare’s classic romantic comedy.
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Jobs That Make A Difference: Sports Officials

Jobs That Make A Difference: Sports Officials
Call the shots! Game officials are needed to support the many FCPS high school sports teams.
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First Year Principal of the Year: Nardos King, Mount Vernon HS

First Year Principal of the Year: Nardos King, Mount Vernon HS
FCPS celebrates this leading school principal and her commitment to excellence.
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What’s Up With That? Field Trip to the Cemetery

What’s Up With That? Socks for Soldiers at Hunters Woods ES
Students collect socks for care packages sent to soldiers overseas, reinforcing the FCPS focus on community service.
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Student-Led Parent Conferences at Poe MS

Student-Led Parent Conferences at Poe MS
Students take the lead to conference with parents and set goals for academic improvement.
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Principal of the Year: Brian Hull, Colin Powell ES Principal of the Year: Brian Hull, Colin Powell ES
Leadership, excellence and dedication to students define this winning school principal.
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What’s Up With That? Field Trip to the Cemetery

What’s Up With That? Field Trip to the Cemetery
Forestville Elementary School students learn about history, math and science at a local cemetery.
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Cappies – The Crucible

Cappies – The Crucible
Strong acting delivers a powerful performance of this Salem witch trial drama.
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Habits of the Mind

Habits of the Mind
Sunrise Valley Elementary students develop lifetime habits and learn about respect and caring.
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Principal of the Year 2007 Announcements Principal of the Year 2007 Announcements
FCPS unveils the winners of the 2007 Principal of the Year and First-Year Principal of the Year honors.
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What’s Up With That? Pumpkins and Physics

What’s Up With That? Pumpkins and Physics
McLean High School students build pumpkin launchers as part of honors physics studies.
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Playground Mediators

Playground Mediators
West Springfield Elementary School students learn to mediate conflicts on and off the playground.
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Huntley Meadows Science Trip

Huntley Meadows Science Trip
Forestdale ES students study nature at Huntley Meadows Park.
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Cappies Review: Disney's High School Musical 

Cappies Review: Disney's High School Musical 
Edison HS performs this new hit production.
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Jobs That Make a Difference – DSA Administrative Assistant Jobs That Make a Difference – DSA Administrative Assistant
The Department of Student Activities Administrative Assistant is a big contributor to the workings of a school.
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Spotlight: Building Minds With KEVAplanks Spotlight: Building Minds With KEVAplanks
Visual arts partnership enhances learning across all subjects.
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Jobs That Make a Difference: SBTS - School-Based Technology Specialists Jobs That Make a Difference: SBTS - School-Based Technology Specialists
These specialists help integrate technology into classrooms and provide support in every school. 
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Dr. Dale at White Oaks ES

Dr. Dale at White Oaks ES
Dr. Dale kicks off the Brown Bag Lunch Program at White Oaks ES.
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Falls Church HS

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage at Falls Church HS
This monthly Spanish-speaking parent meeting combines celebration and education activities. 
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Parent Advocacy Handbook Parent Advocacy Handbook
Valuable resource supports parent involvement in student education at all grade levels.
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Spotlight: ImPACT Concussion Testing Spotlight: ImPACT Concussion Testing
A computer-based program tests memory, reaction time and other brain functions to help injured student athletes.
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Charger Dancers at Chantilly HS Charger Dancers at Chantilly HS
Spirited dance team turns out top-notch performances at school football and basketball games.
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Bayscaping at Daniels Run ES

Bayscaping at Daniels Run ES
Students and teachers at Daniels Run ES help support Chesapeake Bay clean up with an environmental program.
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How To Guy: Head Start

How To Guy: Head Start
Learn about this free preschool program designed to meet children's academic, health, nutritional, and emotional needs.
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Spotlight: AEDs in Schools Spotlight: AEDs in Schools
FCPS schools are equipped with life-saving Automatic External Defibrillators for health emergencies.
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Chalk 4 Peace Chalk 4 Peace
Students at Woodlawn ES use color to express their thoughts about global peace.
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Nutrition Minute: Daily Caloric Intake Nutrition Minute: Daily Caloric Intake
Information from our culinary expert Sous Chef about the importance of daily caloric intake.
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New Teacher Orientation 2007

New Teacher Orientation 2007
New teachers cruise on a journey to success as they’re welcomed at the FCPS new teacher orientation.
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ATS Rock-On Adventure Camp

ATS Rock-On Adventure Camp
Assistive technology students learn self-advocacy and gain expertise in technology in this summer camp.
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Middle School Survivors

Middle School Survivors
Luther Jackson MS summer class helps rising 7th graders ease into middle school.
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What’s Up With That? Show Me the Money How To Guy: How to Enroll in IB Courses
Learn how to register for International Baccalaureate (IB) courses in FCPS.
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AP Boot Camp at Fairfax HS

AP Boot Camp at Fairfax HS
A summer grant-funded Academic Boot Camp prepares students for the new school year.
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Foreign Language Camp

Foreign Language Camp
Children go to fall festival as part of social outreach program.
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AP Boot Camp at Fairfax HS

AP Boot Camp at Fairfax HS
A summer grant-funded Academic Boot Camp prepares students for the new school year.
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  Practical Anatomy - Skeletal Studies at Kings Park ES Practical Anatomy - Skeletal Studies at Kings Park ES
Students integrate literature, music, movement, and technology to explore anatomy as part of their PE class.
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  Karneval at Lanier MS

Karneval at Lanier MS
Culture, fun and learning come together in this school festival.
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  What’s Up With That? Seussical Jr. at Kings Glen ES

What’s Up With That? Seussical Jr. at Kings Glen ES
Connecting dramatic arts and literature through a school musical.
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  Bren Mar Park ES Teams with HR Staff

Bren Mar Park ES Teams with HR Staff
HR staff members mentor young students and share in fun, educational activities at the school.  
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  Hoops for Heart at Forestville ES Hoops for Heart at Forestville ES
Students support community by raising money for the American Heart Association.   
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  Cappies Review – The Blithe Spirit

Cappies Review – The Blithe Spirit
Fairfax High School brings Noel Coward’s classic to the stage.
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  Bill Strauss – Renaissance Man

Bill Strauss – Renaissance Man
Celebrating the life of Bill Strauss, co-founder of the Cappies.
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  Super Saturday School @ Mount Vernon Woods ES Super Saturday School @ Mount Vernon Woods ES
Educational program helps elementary students with core academic skills.
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  Lunch with Fluffy at Clearview ES Lunch with Fluffy at Clearview ES
Good behavior earns rewards in the Clearview ES cafeteria.
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  What’s Up With That? A Food Services Tasting Party What’s Up With That? A Food Services Tasting Party
Students taste-test new foods for FCPS cafeterias.
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  Spotlight: Annandale Terrace ES Parent Center Spotlight: Annandale Terrace ES Parent Center
A place for parents to learn and contribute to their child’s school.
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  DIT Interns on the Job DIT Interns on the Job
Practical work experience and a paycheck too for these Department of Information Technology (DIT) interns.
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  Cappies Review - The Wiz Cappies Review - The Wiz
Westfield HS puts on a breakthrough performance of this major musical.
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  Super Saturday School @ Mount Vernon Woods ES South County SS Drumline
Keeping the beat with an activity that emphasizes teamwork.
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  Crisis Terms 101 Crisis Terms 101
These standardized emergency response terms help protect students, staff and the community.
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  Laurel Ridge ES Helping the Homeless Laurel Ridge ES Helping the Homeless
Elementary students decorate and prepare lunch bags for meals for the homeless.
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  What’s Up With That? Kings Park and Kings Glen Safety Patrols What’s Up With That? Kings Park and Kings Glen Safety Patrols
Students from Kings Glen serve as safety patrols for younger students at Kings Park.
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  Spotlight: Gifted and Talented Center at Luther Jackson MS Spotlight: Gifted and Talented Center at Luther Jackson MS
Concentrated GT program challenges students and strengthens skills in analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving.
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  Club Sports at Robinson SS Club Sports at Robinson SS
The Robinson Rifle Team has a flawless record in safety and sports excellence.
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  Jobs That Make A Difference: Zella Davidson at Chantilly HS Jobs That Make A Difference: Zella Davidson at Chantilly HS
Long-time FCPS employee dishes up 45 years of excellent food service.
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  Cappies Review – You Can’t Take It With You Cappies Review – You Can’t Take It With You
Herndon HS delivers a strong performance in this outrageous comedy.
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  Original Work - CVHS Orchestra

Original Work - CVHS Orchestra
Composer John Mock commissions a piece for the Centreville High School orchestra.
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  Spotlight: Learning Lodge at Keene Mill ES

Spotlight: Learning Lodge at Keene Mill ES
Using differentiated instruction help special education student achieve.
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  Cappies Review: Urinetown

Original Work - CVHS Orchestra
Composer John Mock commissions a piece for the Centreville High School orchestra.
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Sixth Grade Field Trips to Art Museums
Enhancing 6th grade student knowledge of the fine arts with visits to local treasures such as the National Portrait Gallery.
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  Cappies Review: Urinetown

Cappies Review: Urinetown
Langley HS delivers a top-notch performance of this comedy musical.
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  Evening Under the Stars Evening Under the Stars
Special family night at Hutchison ES celebrates reading together and strengthens student learning.
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  Tri-Sport Athletes Tri-Sport Athletes
Students engaged in sports and other activities learn important time management and other life skills that support academic success.
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  Spotlight: Natural Gas Cost Efficiency Spotlight: Natural Gas Cost Efficiency
FCPS locks in big savings on natural gas to efficiently support school needs.
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  Carbon Monoxide Awareness Carbon Monoxide Awareness
Edison Academy students educate the community about the dangers of the CO - Silent Killer.
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  Magic School Bus Magic School Bus
Cunningham Elementary School students help unveil the new book “The Magic School Bus Gets Cleaned Up.”
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  What’s Up With That? ESOL Classes for Adults

What’s Up With That? ESOL Classes for Adults
Forest Edge partners with churches to offer ESOL classes to help parents and community members learn English.
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  Children’s Author Jacqueline Jules Children’s Author Jacqueline Jules
Timber Lane ES librarian takes inspiration from her students for her second career as a published author. 
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  Driver’s Ed for Parents Driver’s Ed for Parents
New program engages parents in FCPS driver’s education program.
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  Checkmate at Bull Run ES  Checkmate at Bull Run ES 
Students learn math and decision-making skills as part of a popular elementary school chess club.
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  How To Guy : Become a Referee How To Guy : Become a Referee
Get into the game - learn how to become a referee for FCPS sports.
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  What’s Up With That? ArtSpeak at Poe MS What’s Up With That? ArtSpeak at Poe MS
Broadway star Natascia Diaz joins this special FCPS program to share the arts with students.
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  Elementary Intersession Classes Elementary Intersession Classes
Modified-calendar elementary schools offer fun and educational classes during school breaks. 
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  FCPS Theater – Fall Preview FCPS Theater – Fall Preview
A look at exciting theater productions coming to area high schools. 
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  What’s Up With That? Johnny Appleseed at Centre Ridge ES

What’s Up With That? Johnny Appleseed at Centre Ridge ES
Centre Ridge ES brings this American legend to life for fun lessons in history and literature.
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  Dugout Canoe at Thomas Jefferson HS Dugout Canoe at Thomas Jefferson HS
A student-built canoe makes its first voyage on the Potomac with lessons in American Indian culture and history.
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  Nutri-Facts: Food Pyramid Nutri-Facts: Food Pyramid
Information regarding the Food Pyramid.

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  How To Guy : Extracurricular Activities How To Guy : Extracurricular Activities
FCPS offers exciting and enriching after-school activities, from sports to clubs to academic programs.
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  Synthetic Turf at WSHS Synthetic Turf at WSHS
SYC and FCPS partnership for synthetic turf field at West Springfield High School.
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  Needs-Based Staffing Supports Student Achievement Needs-Based Staffing Supports Student Achievement
Helping schools staff to meet all students’ needs.
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  What’s Up With That? Show Me the Money What’s Up With That? Show Me the Money
Middle-school students get lessons in money management and financial literacy.
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  Camp Road Dawg Camp Road Dawg
Unique summer and after-school program promotes gang awareness among FCPS students.
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  Marching Band Camp at McLean HS Marching Band Camp at McLean HS
Band camp gets Highlander Marching Band off on the right note..
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  What’s Up With That? IB Summer Camp at Edison HS What’s Up With That? IB Summer Camp at Edison HS
Students enhance critical thinking through science, reading and arts activities that prepare them for the rigors of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.
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  Bookmobile at Fort Belvoir Bookmobile at Fort Belvoir
Making reading accessible in the summer for Fort Belvoir ES students.
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  Celebrating Employee Excellence in FCPS Celebrating Employee Excellence in FCPS
A look at recognition programs that celebrate FCPS employee excellence.
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  Athletic Scholarships in FCPS Athletic Scholarships in FCPS
Student athletes win with this annual NVADACA scholarship program.
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  What’s Up With That? Shakespeare Arts Integration at Woodburn ES What’s Up With That? Shakespeare Arts Integration at Woodburn ES
Integrating performing arts into core subjects helps engage students.
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  Educators Day in the Workplace

Educators Day in the Workplace
Teachers tour area businesses and learn about the workplace to better prepare students for future employment.
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