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Dear Lee District Families -
I wanted to share some time sensitive opportunities with the Lee District Community.
The School Board will be holding a Work Session tomorrow and a Regular Meeting on Thursday.
For our high school seniors, there is a scholarship opportunity that I was just made aware of and wanted to share the below details as the deadline is May 1. I hope that some of our seniors can take advantage of this opportunity.
The Fairfax County Health Department is hosting a vaccine clinic at Groveton Elementary School this Thursday, April 28. Please see additional details below.
Lastly, I wanted to share with you some upcoming webinars, a job fair and a reminder about some live theater performances happening around the Lee District. I hope to see you there.
Best,
Tammy
Upcoming School Board Meetings
- All-Day Work Session (Gatehouse): Tuesday, April 26- 11 a.m. - SR&R, ES Language Arts Basal Materials
- Regular School Board Meeting (Jackson Middle School): Thursday, April 28 - 7 p.m. - Trust Policy, Special Education Annual Plan, ES Language Arts Basal Resources
Visit the citizen participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas and handouts.
The meetings can be viewed on FCPS Cable TV Channel 99 (Verizon Channel 11) and on the FCPS website. Meetings are recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube page.
Scholarship Opportunity for High School Seniors
I wanted to share a scholarship opportunity that I just learned about last week. The deadline is Sunday, May 1, however, it is a straightforward application. All you need to submit is a transcript, a 500-word essay, and a short video. For more details, please visit the Legere Legends website or see the flyer here.
FCPS and Fairfax County Government Partnering to Provide Substance Abuse Webinars
Due to the rise in opioid overdoses in the Fairfax Health District (which is consistent with national and state trends), Fairfax County Public Schools has partnered with Fairfax County Government to provide educational webinars on youth substance use trends and supports. The free webinars are scheduled for April 26 and April 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Each of the three webinars will provide the same information.
The topics to be covered include:
- Most commonly used substances.
- In-depth opioid information.
- Reasons why youth use substances.
- Ways parents can support their children.
- Available FCPS and Fairfax County Resources.
- Ways students, parents, and community members can connect with support providers.
Registration for the webinars is available online.
Groveton Elementary School Vaccine Clinic - Thursday, April 28
The Fairfax County Health Department will be hosting a vaccination clinic for children (ages 5+) and adults at Groveton Elementary School (6900 Harrison Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306) on Thursday, April 28, 2022 from 4-7 p.m.
This vaccination clinic will be open to the community. See the flyer here for additional details.
FCPS Holding Instructional Job Fair on Saturday, April 30
FCPS wants you to be a part of our team! We are searching for educators with a strong academic background and a passion to make a difference. To meet hiring needs in instructional areas, we are hosting a job fair on Saturday, April 30, during which networking and interviewing opportunities with representatives from various FCPS schools will be available. This job fair is open to external candidates, internal transfers, and recruitment hires. It will be held both in-person (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and virtually (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
More information is available online.
From the Healthy Minds Blog: Teaching Children How to Accept Mistakes and Disappointment
We all want to see our children succeed. However, making mistakes and learning how to handle disappointment are valuable experiences for children. Here are some strategies from the Healthy Minds Blog for parents on teaching children how to deal with their mistakes in a healthy way.
Upcoming Lee District Performances
Edison High School - Edison Theater Company (ETC)
The Edison Theater Company (ETC) will be performing William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing
May 4-7 at 7 p.m.
For more information and ticket information, visit ETC website here.
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Hayfield Secondary School - Hayfield Dramahawks
The Hayfield Dramahawks will be performing Disney's Beauty and The Beast.
April 28-30 at 7 p.m.
May 5-7 at 7 p.m.
Tickets $12.00
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit hayfielddrama.com.
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Lewis High School - Lancer Theater Presents
The Lewis Lancers will be performing a spring musical - You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
April 28-30, May 6 at 7 p.m.
May 8 at 2 p.m.
For more information, visit the Lancer Theater website. Tickets can be purchased at the door.
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Mount Vernon High School - Spring Musical
The MVHS Theater Arts program will be presenting Matilda The Musical.
April 28-30 at 7 p.m.
April 30 at 2 p.m.
For more details and to purchase tickets visit the MVHS Theater website.
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