Return to School Update - October 6
Return to School Update - October 6
Fairfax County Health Department
Oct. 6
New Cases: 58
Total Cases: 21,626
Confirmed: 20,859
Probable: 767
(Health District includes Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church and towns within the county)
Total Hospitalized: 2,208
Total Deaths: 607
Oct. 5
New Cases: 75
Total Cases: 21,568
Confirmed: 20,803
Probable: 765
(Health District includes Fairfax County, City of Fairfax, City of Falls Church and towns within the county)
Total Hospitalized: 2,206
Total Deaths: 605
New Data On Community Transmission By Region Provided In Virginia
New data on community transmission
COVID-19 Testing Information in Fairfax
Fairfax County Health Department COVID-19 Data Dashboard
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/covid19/case-information
Traditional Trick-or-Treating Not Recommended for Halloween; Safe Alternatives Available
Instruction
Oct. 5: Return to School News
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VAEDUFCPS/bulletins/2a3852d
After outcry, Fairfax Superintendent revises proposal to reform admissions at Thomas Jefferson High School
Graduation data going in right direction in Fairfax
The Challenges of Virtual Schooling (Virginia Run ES counselor)
FCPS School Bus Drivers Fill Other Roles While Students Are Learning From Home
Superintendent
Dr. Brabrand Town Hall on the TJ admissions process. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m.
Media
VIDEO: Bobcat Book Club: Pine Spring ES
https://twitter.com/fcpsnews/status/1311706188224983046
Fairfax County Public Schools Offers Free Meals to All Children 18 and Under
http://www.centre-view.com/news/2020/oct/01/fairfax-county-public-schools-offers-free-meals-al/
FCPS Food Distribution
|
Day |
Date |
Total |
|
Monday |
9/21/2020 |
33,347 |
|
Tuesday |
9/22/2020 |
37,647 |
|
Wednesday |
9/23/2020 |
39,317 |
|
Thursday |
9/24/2020 |
39,233 |
|
Friday |
9/25/2020 |
43,736 |
|
Saturday |
9/26/2020 |
31,110 |
|
Sunday |
9/27/2020 |
28,597 |
|
Monday |
9/28/2020 |
43,142 |
|
Tuesday |
9/29/2020 |
47,360 |
|
Wednesday |
9/30/2020 |
49,017 |
|
Thursday |
10/1/2020 |
49,277 |
|
Friday |
10/2/2020 |
55,651 |
|
Saturday |
10/3/2020 |
33,694 |
|
Sunday |
10/4/2020 |
31,685 |
|
Monday |
10/5/2020 |
46,792 |
|
Tuesday |
10/6/2020 |
47,251 |
Total Meals Served Since March 14: 3,426,949 (through Oct. 6)
Resources
Parent Resource Center
Digital Citizenship Series: Tips for Parents: Helping Kids Navigate Life in the Digital Age
- Series Part 1: How to Find Balance with Technology
- When technology becomes the primary place for school and connecting with others, what does it look like to set boundaries?
- We will discuss ways to stay connected with the world and how to get back on track when it goes too far.
- Friday, November 6, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
- Series Part 2: Hot Topics: What Concerns You the Most?
- What can you do to set your child up for success to handle whatever challenges and temptations they may face with technology?
- What can you do to help them rebound when they make a mistake? We will be asking you to share your top concerns about the world of technology and your child so that we may craft this webinar around advice and resources on the hottest topics.
- Friday, November 13, 2020, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
College Boot Camp 2020: A Webinar for Students
Join Career and Transition Services online for a virtual College Bootcamp! This virtual College Boot Camp is for students with an IEP that are graduating in 2021 and plan to attend college. Career and Transition Services staff will work with students on starting the application process.
- Do you have an IEP?
- Are you graduating in 2021?
- Do you want to go to college?
- Do you need help getting started?
THEN THIS BOOT CAMP IS FOR YOU!!!!!
Participants will:
- Complete a college search in Naviance
- Identify and explore your top three colleges
- Get familiar with the Common App ®
- Determine your next steps
*Please note parents are welcome to sit in on the workshop with their students, however this event is for students.
*If parents are interested in learning more about postsecondary options, we encourage parents to attend Postsecondary Education Options on December 9, 2020.
Monday, November 9, 2020, 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Register for College Boot Camp 2020: A Webinar for Students
Return to School FAQs
https://www.fcps.edu/return-school/return-school-questions-and-answers
***Next Update Oct.. 8****