In A Few Words FCPS is dedicated to bringing families timely, important information and resources related to school news. We want to invite you to partner with public schools in your child's education at Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). In FCPS, we believe all families’ matter. This podcast is produced by the Office of Family and School Partnerships and the Office of Multilingual Services (previously ESOL) with the support of Digital Learning Resource Services and the Chief Equity Office.
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Ep. 57 | Sept. 2026 | New School Bus Technology — What FCPS Families Need to Know
In this episode, hosts talk about the new student identification cards for bus riders, upgraded tablets on school buses, and a new transportation app that will launch later this fall.
Links
New Student ID Cards and Bus Navigation System (https://www.fcps.edu/news/fcps-modernizing-school-transportation-new-student-id-cards-and-bus-navigation-system)
Cellphone Policy (https://www.fcps.edu/cellphone-policy)
27 Aug 2026
Ep 56 | August 2026 | Setting up a Successful School Year
In this episode, hosts talk about "Setting Up a Successful School Year for Your Child" Divided into Elementary, Middle, and High School segments, with transitions and practical tips for parents.
This podcast will give families age-appropriate tools to helptheir children succeed academically, socially, and emotionally at every schoolstage-elementary, middle, and high school.
Links:
Back to SchoolResources (https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/BackToSchool)
Digital CitizenResources (https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/digital-citizenship-resources-yknu8ukezr6ha5z3)
Emotional and MentalWellness for Families (https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/emotional-and-mental-wellness-for-families-8tev0a8szdmsb64q)
School Refusal (https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/school-refusal-sobm9qsaesfl2kwa)
Sleep Resources (https://padlet.com/FCPSFamilyResourceCenter/sleep-7p6r1evj6bv8bnpf)
17 Jul 2026
Ep 55 | July 2026 | Summer Meals
In this episode, hosts talk about something that can make a big difference for families during the summer months—free summer meals available through Fairfax County Public Schools.
FCPS Summer Meals (https://www.fcps.edu/services/families-and-caregivers/food-and-nutrition/summer-meal-service-program)
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