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Hello, Springfield District,
As we move deeper into the fall season, I want to begin by thanking our Fairfax community for its strong support of the $460 million school bond referendum. This investment in our schools reflects a shared commitment to safe, modern learning environments for our students and staff, and I am deeply grateful for the trust our voters have placed in Fairfax County Public Schools.
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to connect with so many of you across our schools and community. From Ravensworth Elementary School’s PTA Trunk or Treat and the Open House and Community Boundary Review meeting at the new western high school, to Community Boundary Review meetings with the Chantilly, Fairfax, Lake Braddock, West Springfield, and Woodson pyramids, I continue to be inspired by the engagement and thoughtful dialogue of our families and staff. I was also grateful to participate in “AI: Meeting the Moment,” attend the Silverbrook Elementary Veterans Day Program, and join our Advisory Committee for Students with Disabilities at their recent town hall.
I’ve also had the opportunity to visit several of our schools alongside local and state leaders, including Fairfax High School with Senator Saddam Salim, Delegate David Bulova, and Member, At-Large Kyle McDaniel; West Springfield High School with Delegate Kathy Tran and Mr. McDaniel; South County Middle School with Delegate Tran; and Oak View Elementary and Robinson Secondary School with Delegate Dan Helmer and Braddock District Representative Rachna Sizemore Heizer. I also appreciated visiting the Inclusion Program at Greenbriar East Elementary with Ms. Sizemore Heizer and connecting with families at the Centreville High School PTA meeting. Finally, I was proud to represent Fairfax County at the Virginia School Boards Association Annual Convention and present alongside colleagues from across the Commonwealth.
I continue to be thankful, as always, for your ongoing partnership and support of our students, staff, and schools.
I will be in touch soon,
Sandy
Clockwise from top left: Visiting South County Middle School with Delegate Kathy Tran and Principal Justin Simmons; visiting Robinson Secondary School with Delegate Dan Helmer, Braddock District Representative Rachna Sizemore Heizer, and Principal Tracey Phillips; visiting Fairfax High School with Senator Saddam Salim, Delegate David Bulova, Member, At-Large Kyle McDaniel, Principal Dr. Georgina Aye and staff; another photo of visit to Robinson Secondary School with Delegate Helmer, and Ms. Sizemore Heizer; visiting West Springfield High School with Delegate Tran, Mr. McDaniel, and Principal Dr. Jim Patrick; attending the Silverbrook Elementary School Veterans Day Program with Region 4 Executive Principal Kimberly Greer, Principal Dr. Pamela Simpkins, staff, and a family; and visiting Oak View Elementary School with Delegate Helmer, Ms. Sizemore Heizer, and Principal Jamie Luerssen.
This newsletter includes information on the following issues:
Upcoming School Board Meetings
Meeting information and materials will be posted to BoardDocs.
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December 1 at 7:30 p.m. - Public Hearing: Annandale High School Pyramid Advanced Academic Programming
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December 2 at 10:30 a.m. - Work Session: Strategic Plan Goal Five: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation
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December 2 at 3 p.m. - Joint Budget Policy Meeting with Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
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December 4 at 7 p.m. - Regular Meeting: 2025 Legislative Program, etc.
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December 9 at 3 p.m. - Governance Committee Meeting
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December 10 at 4:30 p.m. - Administration Committee Meeting
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December 11 at 4:30 p.m. - Comprehensive Planning and Development Committee Meeting
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December 15 at 4 p.m. - Public Engagement Committee Meeting
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December 16 at 5:30 p.m. - Joint Work Session with City of Fairfax School Board
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December 18 at 7 p.m. - Regular Meeting: Strategic Goal Plan Five: Leading for Tomorrow’s Innovation, Fiscal Year 2026 Midyear Review, Boundary Phasing, etc.
Please note that times and topics are subject to change.
The work sessions and meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 99 (Verizon channel 11) and the FCPS website. Both will be recorded for future viewing and posted to the FCPS School Board YouTube channel.
For Spanish speakers, to watch recorded School Board meetings or live during regular meetings, visit the FCPS en Español YouTube channel.
Visit the Community Participation webpage to sign up to speak at a regular meeting. Visit BoardDocs for more meeting logistics, agendas, and handouts.
Are you interested in School Board action items? Sign up to get an update on School Board votes the morning after the School Board meeting.
Please contact the board clerk if you need language interpretation or American Sign Language support for any School Board meeting. Find your school board members and learn how to contact them on the School Board Members webpage.
Reuniones de la Junta Escolar de FCPS en Español
Para ver las reuniones de Junta Escolar grabadas o para ver en vivo durante las Reuniones Ordinarias en YouTube, por favor vaya al canal de YouTube de FCPS en Español.
School Board Work
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