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FCPS Channels' Schedule
Schedule for November 25-December 1, 2024
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Snippets of Learning
History comes alive as the people of America's past come to life to tell their unique and powerful stories. This series of historical snapshots—each designed to stand alone—targets significant events in history. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Math Matters - Elementary Lessons for Grade 1
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Academic Success & Mental Health
Dr. Tracy Cross, the keynote speaker, is the president of the National Association for Gifted Children (NAGC) and executive director of the Center for Gifted Education at the College of William and Mary, discusses academic success and performance perfection among students and the often resulting feelings of inadequacy and/or performance anxiety. - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
You Can Choose!
This series teaches young people valuable lessons that contribute to self-discipline, good decision-making, high self-esteem, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to get along with others. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Real Martha Washington
Step back in time and meet Martha Washington, America’s first First Lady. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Smokey Bear: Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
- 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honor, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain dwellers have adapted to the high-life - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Virginia's First People
Dr. Helen Rountree and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the history, culture, geography, and language of Virginia’s First People. - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The Real Martha Washington
Step back in time and meet Martha Washington, America’s first First Lady. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
NASA SCI Files:The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
The SCI Files series integrates science, technology, and mathematics. The programs emphasize research and standards-based instruction, problem-based learning, and scientific inquiry. Educator guides supplement the 60-minute programs. - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
What’s in a Name?
The What's in a Name? series was created to commemorate, preserve, and educate viewers about the origin of the names of Fairfax County's public school buildings. Learn about historic plantations and farms, homes, mills, waterways, one-room schoolhouses, educators, authors, poets, famous Virginians, and more.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Kids' Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honor, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain dwellers have adapted to the high-life. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Music in the Life of Eisenhower
General Eisenhower’s use of music to maintain the morale of American troops in World War II is vividly illustrated by the Airmen of Note, performing Glenn Miller hits. The Virginia Chamber Orchestra and select Pro Coro Singers sample Eisenhower's musical favorites. In-studio experts, students, and moderator Robert Aubry Davis examine Eisenhower’s rise to the top five U.S. presidents in polls by leading historians. Free Study Guide and Lesson Plans are available on the VCO website. - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NASA SCI Files:The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
The SCI Files series integrates science, technology, and mathematics. The programs emphasize research and standards-based instruction, problem-based learning, and scientific inquiry. Educator guides supplement the 60-minute programs. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Cultural Competence
Dr. Darryle Craig defines and examines the importance of cultural competence. Craig advises how to use this important skill to help close the achievement gap, and promote best practices that create success among diverse learners. - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Community Keynotes: Managing Stress
Tara Brach, Ph.D., a nationally recognized mindfulness teacher and author of Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha and True Refuge: Finding Peace & Freedom in Your Own Awakened Heart, discusses how practicing mindfulness can help improve a student’s ability to respond to events and circumstances with clarity and balance. She also presents scientific evidence that supports the benefits of mindfulness. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tricked: Inside the World of Teen Sex Trafficking
TRICKED is a collection of segments produced by Fairfax County Public Schools to educate students about the scouting and trapping techniques that traffickers use in order to help them protect themselves. - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Substance Abuse
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Encouraging Words: Language Developmentfrom Birth to Age 5
This series helps families understand the importance of language in developing literacy skills.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights. - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Music in the Life on Eisenhower
General Eisenhower’s use of music to maintain the morale of American troops in World War II is vividly illustrated by the Airmen of Note, performing Glenn Miller hits. The Virginia Chamber Orchestra and select Pro Coro Singers sample Eisenhower's musical favorites. In-studio experts, students, and moderator Robert Aubry Davis examine Eisenhower’s rise to the top five U.S. presidents in polls by leading historians. - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honor, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain dwellers have adapted to the high-life. - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Virginia's First People
Dr. Helen Rountree and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the history, culture, geography, and language of Virginia’s First People. - 8:00 PM - 0.875
Community Keynotes: Substance Abuse
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 0.875 - 10:15 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High-Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Concussion Protocol
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
You Can Choose!
This series teaches young people valuable lessons that contribute to self-discipline, good decision-making, high self-esteem, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to get along with others. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
BrainWorks
Kids and parents alike will enjoy BrainWorks, an entertaining and informative show about the brain. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
The Real Martha Washington
Step back in time and meet Martha Washington, America’s first First Lady. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Smokey Bear: Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Aerospace Academy
Investigate, discover and soar! Aerospace Academy is a series of learning labs based at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honor, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain dwellers have adapted to the high-life. - 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Smart Play
Play is intrinsic and kids just do it! Can parents influence the play environment to encourage learning? These questions, and many more, are answered as program hosts demonstrate activities that can be used to develop preschooler's skills, such as the ability to identify, match, sort, and create. - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Small Business 21st Century
Small Business 21st Century provides viewers with information and education about various aspects of financial literacy regarding retirement, long-term care, healthcare, and living benefits strategies for individuals and families on Main Street. Small business development and sustainability is also a very critical aspect of this programming outreach. - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Meeting the Needs of Struggling Readers
Speaking at the 11th Annual Special Education Conference: Parents + Educators + Students = Success, Dr. Jan Hasbrouck describes the characteristics of students who become struggling readers and presents research-supported and classroom-proven approaches to successfully address these students' needs. - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Academic Success & Mental Health
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
In Other Words
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Kids' Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
At Home with Visual Arts
Each program demonstrates family activities that foster an appreciation of the arts through hands-on experiences and visits to museums and art galleries. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
You Can Choose!
This series teaches young people valuable lessons that contribute to self-discipline, good decision-making, high self-esteem, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to get along with others. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Aerospace Academy
Investigate, discover and soar! Aerospace Academy is a series of learning labs based at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NASA SCI Files: The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
The SCI Files series integrates science, technology, and mathematics. The programs emphasize research and standards-based instruction, problem-based learning, and scientific inquiry. Educator guides supplement the 60-minute programs. - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Scott the Nature Guy
Learn about nature with FCPS's Scott the Nature Guy. - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
STEM in 30
Produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, this fast-paced series engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics in just 30 minutes. Shows combine animations, interviews with experts, and unique locations to show students that science extends beyond the walls of their school. - 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Hot Topics with The Improv Troupe
The Improv Troupe that highlights issues students face every day. Students learn to develop strategies toward solution of the characters' problems and similar issues in their daily lives. - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honor, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain dwellers have adapted to the high-life. - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
- 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope. - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Argo's World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
APTV: Inside the Crime Lab
FBI: Inside the Crime Lab offers middle school children a behind-the-scenes look at the greatest crime laboratory in the world—the FBI’s Crime Laboratory. - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cappies Gala 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights. - 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Hot Topics with The Improv Troupe
The Improv Troupe that highlights issues students face every day. Students learn to develop strategies toward solution of the characters' problems and similar issues in their daily lives. - 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet the Author
Meet the Author gives students direct access to authors who share their personal stories, offer writing tips, and encourage students to “keep reading, keep writing, keep dreaming.” - 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Real Martha Washington
Step back in time and meet Martha Washington, America’s first First Lady. - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Virginia's First People
Dr. Helen Rountree and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the history, culture, geography, and language of Virginia’s First People. - 8:00 PM - 0.875
Community Keynotes: Substance Abuse
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 0.875 - 10:15 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Raising Children with Healthy Self-Esteem in a High-Pressure Culture
Rachel Bailey, M.A., CPDPE, shares tools to help foster self-esteem in children. She discusses treating children with respect, allowing them to express their feelings, teaching skills and empowering children. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Concussion Protocol
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
Schedule for December 2-8, 2024
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Math Matters
- 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Scott the Nature Guy
Learn about nature with FCPS's Scott the Nature Guy. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author: Alicia D. Williams
Author Alicia D. Williams says, the inspiration behind her award-winning book, Genesis Begins Again, came from “trying to figure out” what she wanted to write. On this edition of Meet the Author, Ms. Williams shares the inspiration behind her picture books, The Talk, Jump At the Sun: The True Life Tale of Unstoppable Storycatcher, Zora Neale Hurston, and Shirley Chisholm Dared: The Story of the First Black Woman In Congress. - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Brain Works
Kids and parents alike will enjoy BrainWorks, an entertaining and informative show about the brain. - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cappies 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Community Keynotes: Safeguarding Mental Wellness
In this edition of Community Keynotes, presenters discuss how we safeguard the mental wellness of our students. They discuss tough issues like depression, self-injury, and suicide, and provide parents with tips on how to identify when their children may be at risk. They also present techniques for how to promote mental wellness and how to lessen the impact of precipitating events that could put children at risk. - 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Town Teams
This historical documentary reaches beyond the astonishing popularity of the game and examines the origins and importance of baseball. - 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Community Keynotes: How to Raise an Adult
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
At Home with Language Arts
This series visits parents and their children at home and demonstrates in-home activities that supplement and reinforce what students have learned at school.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Leo the Wildlife Explorer
Join Junior Rangers Leo and Katie, their loyal dog, Hero, and Ranger Rocky on fun and exciting adventures aroudn the world and learn about the nature and wildlife that surrounds us on this beautiful planet. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids' Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
NASA SCI Files: The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
In The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge, the Treehouse Detectives are excited about their school’s participation in the upcoming President’s Challenge. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aerospace Academy: We Can Fly
Investigate, discover and soar! Aerospace Academy is a series of learning labs based at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolan
Author Jerdine Nolen will be discussing her latest book, On Her Wings, which is a non-fiction picture book about the early life and legacy of groundbreaking American writer Toni Morrison. Nolen will also talk about her other award winning fiction books such as Freedom Bird, Calico Girl and Irene’s Wish. - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools. - 10:30 PM - 11:00 PM
Exploring Naviance Student
Exploring Naviance Student demonstrates how the Naviance platform can help support FCPS students in planning and acheiving their postsecondary goals. Audience: High School parents.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids' Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Science How?
Students watched how scientists and other experts used tools and technology in their work. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolan
Author Jerdine Nolen will be discussing her latest book, On Her Wings, which is a non-fiction picture book about the early life and legacy of groundbreaking American writer Toni Morrison. Nolen will also talk about her other award winning fiction books such as Freedom Bird, Calico Girl and Irene’s Wish. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
STEM in 30: The Need for Speed: TOPGUN and Naval Aviation!
We’ve all seen a plane take off from a long runway, but what if you don’t have a full-sized runway? On aircraft carriers, jets are launched into the air — zero to 165 mph in three seconds! Tune in as we take you to the deck of an aircraft carrier to learn about the science behind launching and landing airplanes from a ship. Embrace your need for speed in this episode of STEM in 30. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Meet the Author: L.M. Elliot
New York Times best-selling author, L.M. Elliot writes historical and biographical fiction for young adults. On the next edition of Meet the Author, Laura talks about her latest, docudrama-style Cold War novel, WALLS, which follows two cousins in 1960-61 Berlin—an American Army teen in the West and his cousin trapped in the East, as the infamous Berlin Wall goes up. - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Town Teams
This historical documentary reaches beyond the astonishing popularity of the game and examines the origins and importance of baseball. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
At Home with Visual Arts
Each program demonstrates family activities that foster an appreciation of the arts though hands-on experiences and visits to museums and art galleries. - 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 9:00 PM - 9:50 PM
In Our Backyard: The Opioid and Heroin Crisis
This program explains how opioids impact the brain and body, how people become addicted to opioids and heroin and explores the resources available, where to turn for help, and the power of hope. - 9:50 PM - 11:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Leo the Wildlife Explorer
Join Junior Rangers Leo and Katie, their loyal dog, Hero, and Ranger Rocky on fun and exciting adventures aroudn the world and learn about the nature and wildlife that surrounds us on this beautiful planet. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author: L.M. Elliot
New York Times best-selling author, L.M. Elliot writes historical and biographical fiction for young adults. On the next edition of Meet the Author, Laura talks about her latest, docudrama-style Cold War novel, WALLS, which follows two cousins in 1960-61 Berlin—an American Army teen in the West and his cousin trapped in the East, as the infamous Berlin Wall goes up. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
STEM in 30
Produced by the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, this fast-paced series engages students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) topics in just 30 minutes.Shows combine animations, interviews with experts, and unique locations to show students that science extends beyond the walls of their school. - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Virginia's First People
Dr. Helen Rountree and Dr. Michael Barber discuss the history, culture, geography, and language of Virginia’s First People. - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Conversation with the ISS & Astronaut Kjell Lindgren
Astronaut Kjell Lindgren, on board the International Space Station, talks with friends, staff and students from his alma mater, Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Lindgren is a graduate of Robinson’s Class of 1991. - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life - 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet the Author: Jerdine Nolan
Author Jerdine Nolen will be discussing her latest book, On Her Wings, which is a non-fiction picture book about the early life and legacy of groundbreaking American writer Toni Morrison. Nolen will also talk about her other award winning fiction books such as Freedom Bird, Calico Girl and Irene’s Wish. - 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Cappies 2024
The Cappies (Critics and Awards Program) is an international program which was launched in FCPS. It recognizes, celebrates, and provides learning experiences for high school theater and journalism students, and teenage playwrights.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Highlights for Kids
Highlights has always been an essential part of childhood, inspiring memorable experiences for generations of families. Highlights’ “Fun with a Purpose” philosophy has helped kids grow to become their best selves—curious, creative, caring and confident. Now, your favorite Highlights content is on video—from storybook animations to live-action segments. Watch & Learn! Videos will entertain and engage young kids, while encouraging literacy, self-confidence, and joyful learning! - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Space Quest with Dr. Jim
“Space Quest with Dr. Jim” is a Telly Award-winning educational TV series based on Dr. Jim Thorne’s original story songs about space science and history. Follow the adventures of two future kids named Tommy and Laura, as they explore space with their robot companions, Piper and Vista! The material in the show relates to the Standards of Learning questions for elementary science students. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Scott the Nature Guy
Learn about nature with FCPS's Scott the Nature Guy. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All the Answers
A fun, fast-paced series that dives into interesting topics of all kinds, taking students on a "did you know" adventure. From pivotal inventions, natural wonders, sports, science, history, and wildlife, to the human body, the magic of our planet, and the vast expanse of our World. - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet the Author: L.M. Elliot
New York Times best-selling author, L.M. Elliot writes historical and biographical fiction for young adults. On the next edition of Meet the Author, Laura talks about her latest, docudrama-style Cold War novel, WALLS, which follows two cousins in 1960-61 Berlin—an American Army teen in the West and his cousin trapped in the East, as the infamous Berlin Wall goes up. - 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Meet the Author: Mary Alice Monroe and Angela May
Mary Alice Monroe is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty-seven books. She also writes children’s picture books, and a new middle-grade fiction series called, The Islanders written with her longtime colleague, Angela May. “The Islanders is the story of friendships forged in the wild, and what happens when kids unplug and experience nature’s power to heal and unite.” - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 2:00 PM - 2:35 PM
American Sign Language Made Easy
ASL is an easy-to-learn, step-by-step approach to learning sign language, complete with drills and practice exercises to increase signing ability and understanding. Clarissa, your effervescent host, will teach you how to sign the alphabet, numbers, food, transportation, emotions, colors, months, time, workplace lingo, small talk and much more. Students will learn grammar, ASL idioms and the use of proper facial expressions to increase understanding. - 2:35 PM - 3:15 PM
Flight School
The Flight School series examines historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 4:00 PM - 5:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 5:15 PM - 7:15 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated. - 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM
Town Teams
This historical documentary reaches beyond the astonishing popularity of the game and examines the origins and importance of baseball. - 9:15 PM - 10:00 PM
Titanic: The Band Played On
- 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Community Keynotes: How to Raise an Adult
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Leo the Wildlife Explorer
Join Junior Rangers Leo and Katie, their loyal dog, Hero, and Ranger Rocky on fun and exciting adventures aroudn the world and learn about the nature and wildlife that surrounds us on this beautiful planet. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids' Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
NASA SCI Files: The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
In The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge, the Treehouse Detectives are excited about their school’s participation in the upcoming President’s Challenge. - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Aerospace Academy: We Can Fly
Investigate, discover and soar! Aerospace Academy is a series of learning labs based at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. - 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Picture Books
Modern storybooks that help capture young children's imagination and encourage a love of reading. Viewers will learn about the world around them with stories that explore other cultures, explain the past, examine different environments and encourage good social/emotional skills. - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Behind A.I.
Everything seems possible today thanks to Artificial Intelligence. But how successful will it be? Whereas more than ever before, technology is a driving force of evolution in our society, that driving force is now running riot. It has become urgent to unveil the scientific foundations of "deep learning" and the new "intelligent algorithms" in order to better understand how machines make our decisions. - 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life - 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Into the Outdoors
Into the Outdoors aims to create environmental awareness and outdoor lifestyles that empower our next generation to become sustainable stewards of Planet Earth. But it’s not all about science, there's craziness and laughter mixed in, because -- well -- learning should be fun. - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
APTV: Inside the Crime Lab
FBI: Inside the Crime Lab offers middle school children a behind-the-scenes look at the greatest crime laboratory in the world—the FBI’s Crime Laboratory. - 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
You Can Choose!
This series teaches young people valuable lessons that contribute to self-discipline, good decision-making, high self-esteem, a sense of responsibility, and the ability to get along with others. - 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Smart Play
Play is intrinsic and kids just do it! Can parents influence the play environment to encourage learning? These questions, and many more, are answered as program hosts demonstrate activities that can be used to develop preschooler's skills, such as the ability to identify, match, sort, and create. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Mars Rover 2020 Name Reveal
- 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
NASA SCI Files:The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge
In The Case of the Physical Fitness Challenge, the Treehouse Detectives are excited about their school’s participation in the upcoming President’s Challenge. - 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
The Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony
The Scholastic Art Awards Ceremony, hosted by FCPS, is an annual event to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of secondary visual arts students in the Fairfax County Region. Artwork created by the student award winners was selected by a distinguished panel of judges from 2,500 submissions to receive gold key and silver key awards. - 7:30 PM - 8:10 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools. - 8:10 PM - 10:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: From Chaos to Calm - 10 Ways to Stop Power Struggles with Author Kirk Martin
Author Kirk Martin delivers an entertaining presentation providing concrete strategies to restore calm in your home and stop power struggles. Great for parents of children 2 - 22. - 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM
In Other Words
Each program in this series is an invitation to engage in discussions around important topics affecting our school communities.
- 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Counting with Paula
An educational series about numbers and social development for preschool children. - 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Argos World
Argo's World is a fun and educational mixed media CG animated series about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for children 7-12 years old. - 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Howard B. Wigglebottom
Howard shares ways to listen better to others, their heart, thoughts, feelings, body and the little voice in our heads called intuition. - 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Kids Planet
An educational and fun series that reinforces values and manners in children in an easy and fun way. From labels and protocol to fundamental principles such as solidarity and freedom. A manual of politeness and courtesy updated day by day. - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Elementary Science Seminars
The goals of this series are to encourage student interest in science and to help students understand basic principles of science and scientific methodologies. - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
2024 Retirement Ceremony
The annual FCPS Retirement Ceremony was held on May 1, 2024, at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology. - 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM
FCPS Honors 2024
Excellence in teaching students, leading schools, and providing support is what Fairfax County Public Schools is all about. The Department of Human Resources sponsors recognition of outstanding performers as they seek to create and demonstrate the best instructional and support practices. - 2:15 PM - 3:30 PM
The Hispanic American Experience
There is no industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't left their indelible mark on history, with some of the most iconic scientists, politicians, singers, actors, artists and more hailing from Hispanic lineage. This program commemorates eminent Hispanic American men and women whose impact have touched all aspects of life. - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Elementary Science Seminars
The goals of this series are to encourage student interest in science and to help students understand basic principles of science and scientific methodologies. - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Music in the Life of Eisenhower
General Eisenhower’s use of music to maintain the morale of American troops in World War II is vividly illustrated by the Airmen of Note, performing Glenn Miller hits. The Virginia Chamber Orchestra and select Pro Coro Singers sample Eisenhower's musical favorites. In-studio experts, students, and moderator Robert Aubry Davis examine Eisenhower’s rise to the top five U.S. presidents in polls by leading historians. - 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Black American Experience
The Black American Experience series features African Americans who left their stamp on history and celebrates over 200 years of change in America. From children of slavery to the first African American elected President, this series is an inspiring journey of courage. Their stories are a vivid reminder that Yes, We Can overcome hardship and oppression through the strength of our beliefs and personal sacrifice. - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Native American Experience
Although our Founding Fathers, Presidents, and military leaders are celebrated as heroes of American culture, the valuable contributions made by indigenous people to many key events in the country's history are often disregarded. Let us delve into the remarkable lives and achievements of Native American men and women to examine their exceptional accomplishments. - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Mountains and Life
Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tricked
TRICKED is a collection of segments produced by Fairfax County Public Schools to educate students about the scouting and trapping techniques that traffickers use in order to help them protect themselves. - 9:15 PM - 9:50 PM
It Could Happen To Any of Us - The Truth About Opioids and Xanax
Produced by Fairfax County Public Schools. - 9:50 PM - 11:00 PM
FCPS Parent Resource Center Presents: Getting Past Procrastination: How to Get Your Kids Organized, Focused, and Motivated…Without Being the Bad Guy
Ann Dolin M.Ed. and author of "Getting Past Procrastination" shares tips on getting kids organized, focused and motivated.
