Tuesday: First Day of School for Students at Fairfax County Public Schools

Tuesday is the first day of school for students attending Fairfax County Public Schools.

First Day of School Photo: If you’re taking a photo of your child on his or her first day of school, FCPS is inviting you to share your favorite pictures on Twitter by using the hashtag #firstdayfairfax. FCPS will retweet some of the photos on the FCPS Twitter page, found at www.twitter.com/fcpsnews.

Links: The following are links to helpful information to keep handy:

• Download the FCPS mobile app
• School year calendar
• FCPS Meal Price Information (Prices have gone up for the first time in five years.)
• School Lunch Menus
• My FCPS e-newsletter, which is chockfull of useful information for families.

• Back to School Information from FCPS
• Back to School Night Schedule
• New Changes for 2014-2015 School Year

Immunizations

• Immunizations for Back-to-School Available at Health Department Clinics

Child Care

• Help for Parents Seeking Child Care
• Neighborhood and Community Services After School Programs
• School Age Child Care Program

Learning Resources

• Homework Help Through the Fairfax County Public Library
• Park Authority and Reston Community Center Classes

Safety Tips

• Emergency Plans and Supplies
• Food Safety Tips
• Online Safety Tips

School Supplies

• Furnish a Homework Haven for Under $100