Students from elementary and middle schools feeding into
Stuart High School were invited to Stuart Aug. 19 to pick up free school supplies, meet educators and volunteers from their school, get free vision and hearing tests, and get a haircut. Popcorn, snow cones, balloon animals, face painting, and a magician lent the event a fun, carnival atmosphere.
Parents had an opportunity to sign up for Fairfax County’s online Student Information Services system, check if their children’s vaccinations are up to date, and check out resources from dozens of Fairfax County and state agencies, Fairfax County Public School departments, and nonprofitorganizations. At least 4,700 people showed up.
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| Yoselyn, 8, is a student at Bailey's Elementary School, and her brother, Jahson, 11, is heading to Glasgow Middle School. |
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| Students were given a large Ziploc bag full of school supplies. |
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| From the left: Region 2 Executive Principal Jay Pearson, Beech Tree Elementary School Principal Karim Daugherty, Beech Tree Assistant Principal Lisa Daugherty, and Beech Tree instructional coach Christine Garant. |
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| Sarah Shannon (left) of the Virginia Latina Institute for Reproductive Health. |
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| Stylists from the ACCH Beauty/Barber Salon in Seven Corners provide free haircuts. |
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| Stuart cheerleaders take charge of face painting. |
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| Captain Token performs magic tricks. |
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| Deylan Baldelomar, 7, a student at Glen Forest Elementary School, takes a hearing test. |
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| A team from Parklawn Elementary School welcomes students and their families. |
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| Children get tips on nutrition from the Northern Virginia Healthy Kids Coalition. |
