🌱 How new FCPS rules will change daily life for Springfield families
Springfield, Virginia Patch AM: a 4 min readHey there, Springfield! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How new FCPS rules will change daily life for Springfield families
Also on today's calendar: Back To School Giveaway and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 90, low: 71.
- Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Calendar Overhaul, Screen-Time Limits, New Boundaries (connectionnewspapers.com) — Major changes are coming to Fairfax County Public Schools this August that will directly affect Springfield families, from fewer days off to new bus ID cards and stricter screen-time rules. The board also approved physical math textbooks, finalized boundaries for the new Skyview High School, and began exploring long-term funding options to tackle a growing maintenance backlog. 
📸 Around Springfield
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Upcoming Events in
Springfield
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★ Featured events ★
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Back To School Giveaway →
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8 IB School, 1501 Cameron St, Alexandria
10:00 am -
Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Cards and Pokemon Show →
Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003,
9:30 am
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
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Other local events
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Popsicles on the Playground - G4-6
Ravensworth Elementary School Ravensworth Elementary
6:00 pm -
KPWCA Herald Submission Deadline
Kings Park West Civic Association 10410 Headly Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032 -
Mount Vernon Vintage, Antique, & Artisan Market →
8717 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria
8:00 am -
The Big Flea returns to The Fredericksburg Expo Aug. 15-16th →
Fredericksburg Convention Center, 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg
4:00 pm
Friday August 7
Saturday August 15
Sunday August 16
📣 Springfield Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Kaydee Puppets
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
11:00 am -
Carefull Knit & Crochet
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library -
3:00 pm -
Popsicles on the Playground - G2-3
Ravensworth Elementary School Ravensworth Elementary
6:00 pm -
Open Mic Night in Downtown Winchester — The River House →
Taylor Pavilion, 119 N Loudoun St, Winchester
5:00 pm -
Popsicles on the Playground - G4-6
Ravensworth Elementary School Ravensworth Elementary
6:00 pm -
Falls Church Farmers Market
Falls Church Events City Hall > City Hall Parking Lot - 300 Park Ave. Falls Church VA
8:00 am -
Teen Advisory Group
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
10:30 am -
Building Better Bonds!
Kate Waller Barrett Library Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
2:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My wife needs new hearing aids.
Her original hearing aids were issued by Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Audiology years ago and they no longer see retiree dependents… (Nextdoor Rolling Valley)
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Springfield. Apply here.
- Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Team Member (Clerk, Floor Service) - Part Time in Springfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Springfield here.
🗞 Nearby News
Annandale
- Annandale celebrates National Night Out (annandaletoday.com)
- FACETS Extends School Supply Drive Through Aug. 10 (patch.com)
- New seven-story senior living community opens in Fairfax City (ffxnow.com)
Burke
- William 'Bill' Weber (merrillfotonews.com)
Lorton
- Townhouse Fire In Lorton Displaces No Residents, Causes No Injuries (patch.com)
Ok Springfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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