FCPS Service Learning

Today was the last day of the summer garden heroes events! So thankful of all of you who gave us an extra hand in the summer. Native plants, pollinators, birds, and us truly appreciate it. @LakeAnneES @EcoSchoolsUSA @fcpsGet2Green

Thank you @VAservice for profiling us in the August issue of Volunteer Virginia. We ♥️ having the opportunity to share our #volunteer story throughout the state! #givingback, #makingadifference, #volunteering virginiaservice.virginia.gov/2022/08/youth-…

Tattersall Park Habitat Restoration! - Oakton volunteer.fairfaxcounty.gov/custom/1380/op…

PBL Driving Question: “How can you, as a designer, repurpose an old metro car into a new space that might positively impact your community?” Great job, students! #FCPSServiceLearning #fcpspogpol

Young Scholars presented their repurposed metro cars today and discussed how they would impact their community. @BucknellElem #BucknellStrong

Have a great summer break, @fcpsnews students! Continue looking for ways to serve and make a difference in your community. And be sure to record any service hours completed this summer in your x2VOL account! #FCPSServiceLearning

Graduation is always one of my favorite times of the school year. I’m so excited for what the future holds for these amazing grads! 🤗@BryantFCPS @FCPSR3 @fcpsnews #Classof2022 #WeAreBryant #BryantStrong

Get your brain wet! Join Team Accotink to: Lend a hand to defend the exceptional flora of the Accotink Gorge by cutting back the invasive alien Chinese wisteria vines that threaten to engulf all. tinyurl.com/v8ndnssx

This Friday is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. It was first organized by students in 2013 to raise awareness after the death of their friend to gun violence. Join us in wearing orange tomorrow, June 3 and see our gun violence prevention resources: bit.ly/3z8bJEZ

#tipfortoday All kids need & deserve supportive adults in their lives. Whether you’re a parent or family member of a LGBTQ+ kid, or your child is friends w/ a LGBTQ+ youth, etc., here are some ways you can support the LGBTQ+ youth in your life. #pridemonth2022  @fcpsnews

Getting by with a little help from our friends today. 🤍 1st Graders @BucknellElem + students from @BryantFCPS teaching/learning from each other. Our Community Garden is growing by the day! 🌱 #BucknellStrong 💞 #BryantStrong @FCPSR3 @fcpsGet2Green @TheKarenHertel @Karen4Schools

🧪"It's not just science, it is friendship, mentorship." Each Friday, the @TJHSST_Official Women Interested in Science and Engineering club hosts 20 girls from @WeyanokeES with the goal of encouraging more young women to consider STEM studies. Take a look: bit.ly/3Nk7euY

Lucky me spent the morning w/students from @WoodburnES. They made gifts for students at the @SJDavisCenter signs for the Pulley Center, terrariums for the school staff & filled 100 gift bags that @ElliesHats will give to kids facing cancer treatment. #MakingADifference #volunteer

How can we, as environmental engineers, build a Preservation Park with elements that work to combat air pollution and erosion? Mrs. Sirota’s⁩ 3rd graders were excited to share their designs with peers and invited guests! #LTESLions ⁦⁦@fcpsaap⁩

Wetlands, next to a rainforest, are one of the most diverse and productive habitats on the planet. Here in the Chesapeake, they reduce pollution, limit flooding, harbor wildlife and make our parks all the more beautiful. #AmericanWetlandsMonth chesapeakebay.net/discover/bay-1…

We ❤️ our teachers and so does the Mosiac ES community! #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the heart of our #FCPSfam, our educators! Thank you for dedicating so much of your lives to the caring and nurturing of our community's children. #ThankATeacher #OurFCPS

Thank you FCPS & @ourminds_matter for kicking off May’s Mental Health Acceptance Month! @FrostOMMclub had a great time Moving 4 Mental Health!

#GYSD22 is in action in Northern Virginia! Families are participating in 6 service projects, one which was funded by a grant from @Hersheys! #YSA. Love all of this #volunteering!

Have an idea for a new Historical Marker honoring the Black/African American experience in our community? Students can submit an idea until April 30. Details: fairfaxcounty.gov/topics/histori…