Dear Neighbor,
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! As a proud FCPS graduate, I want to thank all of our teachers and school employees who go above and beyond every day to ensure our students and families learn and thrive here in Fairfax County.
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You can read about the following Providence District updates:
- Board Meeting Highlights
- Land Use and Transportation Updates
- Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Updates
- English Classes for Adult Learners
- Upcoming Events
With gratitude,
Supervisor Dalia Palchik
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The Board designated May as Stroke Smart month. |
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At Tuesday's Board of Supervisors meeting, we recognized the James Madison Girls Basketball Team for its wins in the Virginia High School Class 6A State Championships, and designated May as Stroke Smart Month in Fairfax County.
I presented the following Board Matters:
The Board also took the following actions:
- Adopted the FY 2024 Budget Plan
- Some budget highlights can be found in my previous newsletter.
- Approved revisions to Fairfax County's Road Fund Guidelines
- Held a public hearing and readopted the Zoning Ordinance as amended through March 22, 2023.
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The Board recognized the James Madison Girls Basketball Team. |
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Land Use and Transportation Updates |
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The existing Poplar Heights Tank was constructed by the City of Falls Church in 1952 on a small 0.13-acre site located in the Poplar Heights neighborhood in the Providence District.
Fairfax Water acquired the City of Falls Church water system in January 2014 and continues to integrate the former City water system with the Fairfax Water system. As part of this effort, Fairfax Water identified the need to replace the Poplar Heights Tank to improve water pressure, enhance water quality, and provide additional water storage required by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH).
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Judicial Complex Plan Amendment Community Meeting |
The Judicial Complex Plan amendment will consider the expansion of existing and new judicial and public safety operations for the County, and the addition of affordable and supportive housing, as well as potential other uses supportive of the Judicial Complex Master Plan. This Plan amendment will be reviewed concurrently with a rezoning application (RZPA-2022-PR-00152). Read more about the project.
Join us for a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, May 16 at 7PM to learn more and provide your input!
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The Fairfax County Department of Planning and Development will host a second virtual community meeting about the Pan Am Shopping Center on Monday, May 22 at 7PM to share staff’s draft recommendations on the amendment and obtain additional community feedback before the publication of the staff report on June 7.
Public hearings on the plan amendment are scheduled for June 22 (Planning Commission) and July 25 (Board of Supervisors). The property owners will also attend to answer questions about their proposal and the associated rezoning application which is on a separate timeline.
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Join the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission (NVTC) for an open house on Tuesday, May 16 from 6:30PM to 8PM at the Mary Styles Riley Public Library (120 N Virginia Ave) to learn about the Envision Route 7, a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system designed to connect the Mark Center in Alexandria to Tysons via Bailey's Crossroads, Seven Corners, and Falls Church along the Route 7 corridor.
You can also chat with NVTC staff at the following pop-up locations:
- East Falls Church Metro Station: May 10, 3-7PM
- West Falls Church Metro Station: May 11, 3-7PM
- Falls Church Farmers Market: May 13, 11AM to 3PM
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Superintendent's Safety and Security Presentation |
At the April 27 School Board meeting, Superintendent Michelle Reid provided updates about increased security support, increased video monitoring, strengthened employee and school visitor screening, installation of speed cameras and stop arm cameras on school buses, evaluation of a weapons screening system and front office panic alarms, and more. |
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Strategic Planning Feedback |
Fairfax County Public Schools has almost completed the process of drafting a new Strategic Plan, which will guide our school division in the years ahead. Feedback from families, employees, community members, and county/community partners has been an important part of this effort.
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English Classes for Adult Learners |
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Join the Fairfax County Public Library on Saturday, May 20 from 10AM to 3PM at the Providence Community Center (3001 Vaden Drive) for its sixth annual celebration of comic books, science fiction, fantasy, TV, movies and more!
Back in person for the first time since 2019, they are going all out with a variety of fun and "fan"atical activities, including a presentation and book signing with Ben Hatke, author and illustrator of the "Zita The Space Girl" series and other titles.
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Mental Health Awareness Month Virtual Town Hall |
The Recovery Program Solutions of Virginia (RPSV) is hosting a virtual Townhall about Peer Support.
Join this informative conversation on Sunday, May 21 from 2PM to 3:30PM to learn more about mental health, options for care, its ties to substance use and homelessness, and the power of peer support.
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Unpacking Gender: How to Talk to Kids and Teens Workshop |
Join Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Domestic and Sexual Violence Services for a conversation that will explore the messages we are taught about gender and how they can affect our relationships with ourselves, loved ones, and community. This workshop on Thursday, May 25 from 7PM to 8:30PM at the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7585 Leesburg Pike) will discuss the impact gender roles and stereotypes have on everyone and how this knowledge can help us prevent violence.
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Tysons Library Friends Quarterly Book and Media Sale |
The Friends of the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library will hold their quarterly book and media sale on June 1-4 from 10AM to 5PM. Proceeds will benefit the Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library and related activities.
Donations made at least a week prior to the event are appreciated. Volunteers to assist with the sale are welcome and needed.
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Crime Solvers Golf Fundraiser |
Join the Fairfax County Crime Solvers and Police Department on Friday, June 9 at 11AM for a day of golf and competitions at the Reston National Golf Course. Whether you are a new or advanced golfer, we play a scramble format that is fun for all levels of golf!
There will also be a silent action, raffles, and dinner buffet after golf.
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We want to hear from you! Please reach out to us with questions, comments or just to say hello. Please feel free to email us with events you would like to be included in my newsletter.
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