Quantico MCCS LIFE MKTG OCT 2018 LIFE MAGAZINE | Page 10

School Liaison Program (SLP) 2034 Barnett Ave., 703-784-4729, [email protected] The School Liaison Program is a great resource for military families with children in grades K-12. This program assists military families with information and resources on Virginia K-12 education. In addition to family services, the SLP collaborates with different schools in the area to support their mission of educating both military and civilian students. SLP also works closely with the Virginia Department of Education to improve policies affecting the education and graduation rates of incoming military students. The Quantico School Liaison Program services families with students attending Quantico Base Schools, Fredericksburg City, Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, and Prince William County schools. Federal Impact Aid Federal Impact Aid Overview: An Overview for Parents Receiving the Federal Survey Cards • Federal Imapact Aid is a law that provides a way for the federal government to reimburse local school districts for the loss of property and business tax support associated with federally connected students residing on/off base in the district. • The funding that your child’s school receives in Impact Aid directly impacts his or her education by providing replacement funding for operating expenses such as material, equipment, staff, special education programming, and building improvements as part of the general funding of the the district. What can I do? It’s simple: Each year your child receives the Federal Survey Card form that requests confidential information regarding his/her federal connection (including military dependents). Simply by thoroughly completing and promptly returning this brief survey, you contribute to your child’s school funding! • Incomplete cards can not be submitted for Impact Aid; thereby creating a loss of funding for the district. • Use a complete work address including street address, building name or number, and zip code. • Information provided is protected under Privacy Laws. For more information, contact the MCB Quantico School Liaisons 703.784.4729 or email [email protected] Youth Sports (YS) 312 Purvis Rd., 703-784-9756/5637 [email protected] Register at the Youth Sports Office, 0900-1700, Mon-Fri PRE-SEASON BASKETBALL CAMP Registration: 29 Oct - 23 Nov Ages 5-13: $60 10 YOUTH BASKETBALL SEASON Registration: 29 Oct - 14 Dec Age 4: $50 Ages 5-13: $60