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Welcome to FCCPTA's newsletter, Top 10 on the 10th, where we'll bring you no more than 10 PTA-related news items on the 10th day of every month. |
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In this Issue
- President's Message
- Financial Fitness
- Student Mini-Grants | January 15
- Spelling Bee | Enrollment extended to January 30
- Advocacy Updates
- Parent Advocacy Handbook
- The Kids We Lose Documentary Screening
- Citizenship Essay Contest | February 1
- FCCPTA General Membership Meeting | February 3
- My Holly Jolly Winter Break
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“Village is a place where you can find peace, unity, strength, inspiration, and most importantly a natural and beautiful life.” -Minahil urfan
You are a gift. I have witnessed each of you pouring all the best pieces of yourselves to create these peaceful, inclusive, and strong PTA villages. Thank you. As we approach the holiday season, with celebrations honoring Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the New Year among others, I thank you for your service. Regardless of culture or beliefs, many of these winter holidays emphasize honoring the past and hoping for peace in the future. Food, music, and gifts shared with friends and family are often central to these celebrations. We may hold different beliefs and celebrate different holidays, but these shared values help build the bridge to inclusive villages. It takes a village to raise a child. You’ve created and nurtured your villages. Please continue to encourage one another, and open your villages to others.
I wish everyone a peaceful and joyous holiday season with best wishes for the new year!
May you be happy. May you be well. May you be safe. May you be at peace.
-Kara
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Financial Fitness from the Treasurer
Dues were due to the FCCPTA on December 1. You can still pay them. To pay online through MemberHub.
You can also download our Dues Remittance Form and mail it to FCCPTA (our mailing address is on the form). Additional information on dues submission is located on our FCCPTA Website.
Please remember, Treasurers, we want to hear from you. If you have questions or need assistance on financial matters, contact Jaime Yarussi, FCCPTA Treasurer at treasurer@fccpta.org.
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Fairfax County Council PTA (FCCPTA) is pleased to announce our 2020-21 Student Technology Mini-Grant Program.
Through a generous donation from the Fairfax County NAACP, FCCPTA is offering Fairfax County Public School students (in grades 3-11) an opportunity to obtain a $500 mini-grant for the purchase of computer or a technology-related device or equipment.
There are six (6) $500 mini-grants available. In order to apply, the students or their parent/guardian MUST be a member of a PTA/PTSA.
The application deadline is Friday, January 15, 2021
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Enrollment period extended!!
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A special thanks to VA PTA’s VP of Advocacy, Jenna Alexander, for attending FCCPTA’s December meeting and presenting the latest advocacy updates and funding initiatives that are underway at the state level.
In case you missed it, you can request request a copy of the full presentation by contacting La Guardia Myers at vp.advocacy@fccpta.org.
The PTA continues to advocate for all children through adequate, equitable and sustainable school funding to create safe and healthy communities.
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Did you know there is a Parent Advocacy Handbook available on FCPS’s website?
The Parent Advocacy Handbook contains answers to many questions parents and guardians may have about the school system and how they can best advocate for their student. The Handbook was created by the Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) of the School Board. It is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean and Spanish.
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FCPS is finalizing their restraint and seclusion policy, with a state mandated deadline of January 1. FCCPTA has partnered with SEPTA to evaluate the proposed policy and advocate for the elimination of restraint and seclusion.
A special thank you to everyone who supported and attended our special screening of The Kids We Lose documentary on December 7th. The event truly went viral, with almost 500 people registered! The feedback was tremendous.
If you would like to learn more about this event, please email Jenna White at ticn@fccpta.org.
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2021 Virginia PTA Citizenship Essay Contest |
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Virginia PTA is committed to promoting a sense of citizenship and responsibility in the lives of our children – tomorrow’s leaders. To demonstrate the value that Virginia PTA places on good citizenship, we are proud to sponsor, support, and encourage Virginia students to write an essay for the 2021 Citizenship Essay Contest. This year’s selected theme is “How can we stand together when we are so far apart?”
WHO CAN ENTER?
All Virginia students in grades K through 12 presently enrolled in schools with active PTA/PTSAs in Good Standing may enter. A non-graded Special Writer Division is available and limited to students whose physical, cognitive, or mental health challenges meet ADA guidelines. Qualifying students entering this division create their own essay but may receive non-artistic accommodation and assistance from an adult.
CRITERIA:
In all categories, adherence to the theme as it relates to CITIZENSHIP, originality, clarity, thought and skill in standard written English will be judged. The theme must be used as the essay title and may not be altered in any way.
Submissions are due February 1, 2021
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General Membership Meeting |
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Join us Wednesday, February 3 at 6: 30 pm for our Virtual General Membership Meeting. Hear from Dr. Brabrand, School Board Members and the FCCPTA team, and learn more about growing your PTA and helping your school community.
Topic: FCCPTA General Membership Meeting
When: February 3, 2021 06:30 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please note the meeting will also be shared on Facebook Live
ALL ARE WELCOME!
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My Holly Jolly Winter Break |
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