Demands on teacher time have increased dramatically since the pandemic. With the adoption of new textbooks, differentiated support plans for students, required professional development for the new Virginia Literacy Act, new reading and math Standards of Learning exams (SOLs) from the state, and other initiatives - teachers have a lot to do in addition to actually teaching. These demands require blocks of uninterrupted, in-person, and collaborative time to plan.
With that in mind, FCPS has developed a division-wide plan for seven three-hour early release days (Mondays) for elementary students in the 2024-25 school year.
Students can take their normal route home (bus, walk, kiss and ride) on early dismissal days. Where necessary, however, the school will ensure that every student has supervised activities at the school and returns home at the regular time if that is what works best for your family.
FCPS is offering student supervision at no-cost to families for those who have unique childcare needs. Students will be supervised by FCPS school-based staff, substitute teachers, and central office staff. Students who stay after school may be placed in mixed-aged groups. Students will not receive instruction between early release and the regular dismissal time. Instead, they will participate in after-school activities under the supervision of FCPS staff. Supervision of students may involve activities such as:
Quiet Time/Independent Reading/Listening
Completion of Missed Schoolwork/Homework
Laptop/Tablet time (ST Math, Myon, Lexia, Varsity Tutors, etc).
Library rotation
Physical Activity
Crafts
Board Games
Dates for Early Release
Early release Mondays for elementary schools in the Centreville pyramid are as follows:
September 23
October 28
December 9 (changed from November 25)
February 24
March 17
April 28
May 19
Early Release Day Chess Camps
Are you looking for an enrichment activity for your child on those Early Release Mondays? Magnus Chess Academy is offering 3-hour Early Release Chess Camps at Centreville Elementary School on the early release dates. This is an excellent opportunity for kids in all grades and all levels to learn chess!
This is a great camp for everyone from brand new beginners to tournament players. Students will have two lessons, ranging from rules to studying master games, as well as a bunch of practice games. All equipment is provided.
Cost: $49 per camper for each camp day.
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