This will be my last News You Choose, as my time at Sunrise Valley is coming to an end. I truly enjoyed my 4 plus months here and am excited to welcome Ashley Younger back on Friday the 19th. I hope all who celebrate a holiday during our winter break have a wonderful time. School will be closed from 12/22-1/2. School will re-open on January 5th.
Click here for the AMAZING weekly video report! Hear how to spread joy and watch a commercial for our Spirit Week! You don't want to miss this: https://youtu.be/COFaHtJ9qzw
Maureen (interim principal) & Jody (assistant principal)
Maureen can be reached at mboland@fcps.edu and Jody at jmdelaney@fcps.edu.
Next week, we’re hosting a spirit week brought to you by the 6th Grade Spirit Team. Get into the spirit from December 15-19!
-
Monday - Peppermint Day - Wear red or white, or both
-
Tuesday - Twin Day - Coordinate with a friend or classmates so you match like twins
-
Wednesday - Hat Day - Wear your favorite hat: beanies, baseball caps, silly hats—anything goes!
-
Thursday - Beach Party Day - Dress up like you’re on the beach! Bring extra warm layers for recess though.
-
Friday - PJ Day - Wear your Pajamas and bring a stuffy!
AAP Referral Forms - Due Tomorrow
Full-Time AAP Screening and Identification News:
Full-time AAP parent referrals for students in grades 2-6 are due by December 15th. No exceptions can be made to this deadline. Referral forms can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/advanced-academic-programs-aap/forms-advanced-academic-program-aap Completed referral forms should be submitted through email to sebalcanoff@fcps.edu or directly to the front office. In addition to the referral form, you may submit the following optional materials:
- A Parent/Guardian Questionnaire with specific examples of demonstrated behaviors. Forms can be found at the link above.
- 2 single-sided pages of work samples that demonstrate critical and creative thinking. Work samples should be submitted on standard copy paper. Originals will not be returned, so please only submit copies.
- Ability testing completed outside of school through George Mason University or a licensed psychologist
- Family Consent Form to share an IEP or 504. Forms can be found at the link above.
Please reach out to Sara Balcanoff at sebalcanoff@fcps.edu with any questions.
Picture make-ups and retakes were rescheduled due to the 2-hour weather delay last week. The new date is January 13!
Victor O’Neill Studios will be here to photograph students who were absent on School Picture Day in September, are new to the school, or are unhappy with their original portrait and would like a retake. Be sure to notify your child’s teacher if you would like a retake.
If you didn’t get a chance to order Fall Pictures, there’s still time! Visit vosphoto.com/uc (Online Code = Student ID).
Any questions about school pictures, email Victor O’Neill Studios.
FCPS participates in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of curriculum.
 | 
