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    • Math SOL Revision

      The Virginia Department of Education is hosting six public engagement sessions in the coming weeks to allow individuals to participate in the review and revision of the 2016 Mathematics Standards of Learning.

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    • FCPS Focus

      The latest edition of Frederick County Public Schools’ E-newsletter FCPS Focus is now available. Read the May 12 issue of FCPS Focus.

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    • Season of Celebration and Success

      Frederick County Public Schools is inviting students, parents, teachers, staff and members of the community to participate in the Season of Celebration and Success through June 3.

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    • True or False?

      FCPS has launched a Web page to address misinformation and help citizens form opinions about the school division and its budget based on facts.

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    • 2022 General Assembly

      Many bills that could impact public schools in Virginia will be considered during the 2022 General Assembly.

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    • Return to Learn Plan

      The purpose of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III Fund is to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools and address the impacts of COVID-19 on the nation's students by addressing students' academic, social, emotional and mental health needs. Read the FCPS School Health and Safety Plan and the FCPS Return to Learn Plan.

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    • Online Report Cards

      Frederick County Public Schools will be transitioning to online report cards for all students during the 2021-22 school year.

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    • Free School Meals

      FCPS will be offering free school meals throughout the 2021-22 school year.

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    • Jordan Springs Elementary School launched a student mentor/buddy program in 2021-22 in which fourth and fifth grade students serve as buddies to some of their peers in kindergarten and first grade. The program is helping the younger students feel more comfortable at school after having their normal school experience disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic the past two years.

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